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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1921

Page

3

Bears fall to Shamrockers in seven to six loss

Shreveport hosts San Antonio in a tense game as Connolly hits a homer and Hill struggles at times. Gleason and Hill keep it tight through seven with double plays and late rallies. Two gamblers are arrested at the ball park for betting on the game.

Connolly George Jackson Gigason Tullos Tulior Henry Grossi Hroski Hill Watt Fuller Gleason Enolt Booe Glamond Lénry Bowen Henrys Gross Bowene Collins Phil Barkett Seveal Fon Antoni Agnlireyenort ABE Etty Cereeets Bo Fiolan Fon Antonio Shrevaport Suemmery Bitty FL Henty Hovahan Rewer Homerun Cennaily Escrifices Goo Long Martfoul Gleanim Baeey Gan “Aniotle Shrevejwrt

Brock and illness rumors hit Slreveport game

Reports from Slreveport claim San Antonin pareball club played Priday as Catcher Johnny rock fell ill with appendicitis and was hospitalized. Mrs. Brock had not been informed of her husband’s condition by Saturday afternoon and no word came from Manager Nee, Grovk, or baseball officials. A separate report said Nee injured his leg and could not be a substitute, but this was unconfirmed.

Slreveport San Antonin Pareball Johnny Rock Brock Baseball Nee Grovk Penutice

Spudders Sweep Series as Houston Fails to Prevail

Houston struggles in the final game of the series against the Spudders, losing 8 to 14. Highlights include Kitchens with two home runs, Gripes with a homer, and Blades driving in runs. Other baseball results across the circuit feature Reds, Cubs, Phillies, and a rain-delayed schedule with multiple games postponed or rescheduled.

Wichita Falls Tex Houston Spudders Kitchens Blades Pults Bisshaff Wichite Falls Idvualde and

Bibb Knocks Out Gaynor in San Antonio Bout

Fort Worth boxer Jimmie Bibb knocked out Val Gaynor in the final round of a scheduled ten round bout in San Antonio Friday night. Gaynor weighed slightly more than Bibb, and the match ended with Bibb securing the victory.

Fort Worth Tex Jimmie Bibb Val Gaynor San Antonio Gaynor

Beaumont Blows Up In Dallas Victory For Marines

Beaumont leads 4 to 0 in the eighth as Dallas defense collapses allowing four runs. The Marines add a fifth in the ninth to seal a 9 to 4 win. Galloway's timely hits highlight the offense. Batteries: May and Alexander for Beaumont, Tippi e and Robertson for Dallas.

Dallas Tex Beaumont Marines Galloway May Alexander Tippie Conley Robertson

Fort Worth Rocks Izzy Glenn in First Inning Rout

Fort Worth opened strong on Friday, five runs in the first inning against Izzy Glenn of the Landcrabs as Jack Knights halted the surge. Goodbred pitched five hits, Rigney and Schliebner hit inside-the-park homers, Schliebner’s was the only visitor shot. Final score Fort Worth seven, Galveston fifteen with Latheries Glenn Knight Lapan Goodbred Moore.

Fort Worth Tex Izzy Glenn Landcrabs Jack Knights Goodbred Rigney Schliebner H. Ble Galveston Glenn, Knight and Lapan Moore

Standings and Results in Texas League and American League

Texas League standings list Wichita Falls leading with 31 points and Shreveport, Beaumont, Galveston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston, and others. Friday results show Shreveport 7 San Antonio 6, Wichita Falls 8 Houston 6, Fort Worth 1 Galveston 1, Dallas 6 Beaumont 4. upcoming series include San Antonio at Fort Worth and Galveston at Shreveport. American League results show Detroit 18 Philadelphia 4, Boston and Cleveland games with incomplete box details, and rain halted games with Washington leading 6 to 4. Postponements and planned Saturday matchups: Detroit at Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, St. Louis at Boston.

Wichita Falls Fort Worth Houston Beaumont Shreveport Galveston SAN _ ANTONIO Shreveport San Antonio Wichite Falls Dalles Beaumont Gatlas

Lauzon Wins Jury Judgment Over Kelly Dolan

A county court jury in Mobile awarded Edward Lauzon six hundred nine dollars against George Kelly first baseman of the New York Nationals and A J Corey Dolan coach for a fight during an exhibition game between the Giants and Philadelphia Americans in Mobile on April 1 Dolan was fined twenty five dollars in police court while Kelly was not arrested. McGraw denied offering to move Tuck Weaver to the Giants as discussed while Weaver was acquitted and Landis cleared his name in Chicago.

Mobile George Kelly New York National League Baseball Club A. J John J. McGraw New York Nationals Tuck Weaver White Sox Chicago Giants Heydler Weaver Landis McGraw

Old Time Players Battle in Cleveland 225th Celebration

Umpire announces Cy Young and Chief Zidmer as battery in a vintage game that marked Cleveland’s 225th anniversary events. Young, nearing 60, pitched two innings with Zidmer catching as depleted veteran sluggers faced a slate of younger arms and catchers including Nick Altrock. The old infield mirrored that of 1903 to 1905 with Hickman, Lajoie, Yarny, and Bradley, while notables Burkett Bay Flick Pickering Thitchill Congalton also appeared. Only two hits off Young and one walk reflected the era’s grittier play.

Cleveland Ohio Ray Seiday Cy_Young Zidmer Nick Altrock Washington Charlie Hickman Nap ‘Lajoie Terry Yarney Bill Bradley Jess. Burkett Roach New York Giants Harry Bay Elmer ‘Flick Ollie Pickering Larry Thitchell Bunk Congalton Neale Bull Fred Gatch Paddy Livingston Rosenbach Earl Moore Albert

National league teams listed for Navin Field schedule

Philadelphia Pittsburg Washington New York Boston Cleveland St Paul St Louis Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago Detroit featured in a two game daily schedule to reach the final at Navin Field Detroit Tigers host the event with St Paul the defending champion after last year's victory over Detroit.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Washington New York Boston Cleveland St. Paul St.Louly Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago Detroit Navin Field Detroit Tigers

Texas state rifle and pistol team roster due soon

Announcement of Texas state rifle and pistol team members for the National Matches at Camp Perry Ohio is expected from Adjutant General Austin within a week. Veterans who competed in recent feats may miss this year, but younger talent and a few veterans will balance the squad. The Matches start date moved up from June to July. Mr Cline also announced a Liberty Club rifle shoot at Brackenridge Park on Sunday morning.

Camp Perry Ohio Austin U. UL Cline -of -San Antonio Texas Cline Liberty Brackenridge Park

Yanks Best Athletes Shine at Carnival and Cup Barred

Cobienz July 30 The American athletes are champions of the Rhine fund as the United States leads with 200 points France 106 Great Britain 502. Tramifion Ontario July 30 the winning quest to the third and final race for the George cup in Toronto Friday Scrapper Tf barred for not finishing first race Saturday. The trophy race moves to Nirewana with second Eric Beautiful Rowelawn Cemetery noted as a well kept burial park Crockett IGE.

Cobienz Chamnions The Mhine Fund Tramifion Ont Toronto Nirewana Fieix Eric

Kingsville Ties Robstown in Gulf Coast Baseball Deane

Corpus Christi July 26 Kingsville pulled even with Robstown in the Gulf Coast Baseball League by beating Allee 4 to 3 while Robstown fell 2 to 1 to Corpus Christi. Kingsville travels to Robstown for a doubleheader Saturday as the season resumes.

Corpus Christi Tex Allee Robstown Kingsville Will Robstown Cormas Rebstown

Printers League Opens Seventh Annual Baseball Tournament

Detroit teams from Union Printers Nations Club arrive for the seventh annual tournament set to run from Sunday to August 6. Printers’ clubs enter as chive champions and contenders, with eager crews and schedules lining up for the championship arc.

Detroit Mich Union Printers’ Nations Baseball League Dresk Aschive Goulude

Herman reforms and seeks title bout in 39 days

New Orleans July 30 Pete Herman has reformed and is eager for a title defense within 30 days against Joe Lynch or any legitimate bantamweight challenger. Once fond of easy money, he now vows to fight. He has knocked out Jimmy Wilde in England and defeated Jim Higgins, rebuilding his championship ambitions.

New Orleans Pete Herman Herman Joe Lynch New York Lynch England Jimmy Wilde Jim

Meet Comfort Twice as Clerks Play Double Header

The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks handall team schedules a Sunday double header at Comfort against Confort city. Roster includes Morgel March Picard Ebb Adams Trimble Rtoberts Wulff or Weikel Peters with morning gathering at Empire Theater corner and accommodations promised.

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Handall Comfort Confort Rmpire Manner Picard B of R. C Morgel March Picard Ebb Adams

Ban Ebbetts Field Upset in Boxing Exhibition

New York July 30 The New York fire department has withdrawn its approval of Hirbette Field Brooklyn as a boxing venue. A state boxing commission letter said the International Sporting Club was suspended for misconduct at last Monday's event. Firemen reported interfering with spectators and chair removals at a prior bout, though conditions were not remedied.

New York New Torkifire Department Hirbette Field Brooklyn State Boxing Commission International Sporting Club Lynch-Eferman

Miss Browne Wins New York State Championship

Mire Margy KK Broone of San Francisco defeated Mrs May Sutton Bundy of Los Angeles in the finals of the women's New York state championship at the Crenant Athletic club in Brooklyn on Friday July 20 by 6 3 6 4 4 6.

New York Mire Margy Kk, Broone San Francisco May Sutton Bundy Los Angeles Crenant Athletic Club Brooklyn

Cavalrymen in Form Beat Light Ball Club at Fort Sam

The Sixteenth Cavalry baseball team ripped five runs in the first inning and finished 17 to 2 against The Light ball club at Fort Sam Houston Friday. Vaughn and Cleveland teamed for the win. Vaughn held the Light to six hits. Paint slayer nearly homered. Kry relieved Gist, fanning seven in three innings. The winners totaled thirteen hits with Vaughn and Cleveland starring.

Sixteenth Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Vaughn Cleveland Gregg Cavalry Kry Gist

Philippine Liberty Demands Assurance From Preside

Philippines want guarantees to preserve liberties as Manuel Quezon arrives in Vancouver en route to Washington for talks with President. He dismisses circulating reports of money shipments and threats, says his interests lie in the Philippines and United States, and hopes to learn more about Soviet Russia while in transit. General Wood maintains tact and restraint. Forbes not invited to speak.

Janius B. Wood San Antonis Chicago News N .Washington Manuel Quezon Sen Dapan United. States Washington Wood Forbes Harrison Quezon Varcouver Manila Mazila Euréne Philippines United States Soviet Russia

OMINOUS THREATS VOICED IN LETTER FROM ANTI KLAR

Dallas July 20 The Anti Ku Klux Klan of North Texas announces itself as a mob in a Dallas News letter to North Texas citizens and the Ku Klux Klan threatening open war if violence occurs and warning of lamp post actions near Oakland and Greenwood cemeteries. Amarillo July 30 Six men plead guilty to unlawful assembly over a night visit to Henry Adams’s home near Matador fined 82 each. Burtey killed when Adams fired from inside the house.

Dallas Tex North Texas Dallas News Oakland Greenwood North Tezax Amarillo Henry Adams Matador Burtey Adams

Italian Communists Repulse Faschist Attack at Sarzana Riot

Rome dispatch reports six hundred Fasciati led a punitive expedition against Sarzana in the Cayrana mountains. They were met by military police. a clash followed and Fasciati were dispersed. Local stone cutters and communists attacked fleeing Fasciati, killing several. Officials warned continued Fasciisti activity could spark civil war.

Edgar Anhel Mowrer San Antonio Chicago Daily News Chicago Daily News Foreign Service Rome Sarvzana Cayrana Mountains Sarzana Giolitti Tix Etecennor Konami Bar- Baba

Nationslets declares new tactics in anti Socialist move

Deputy Stefani of the organization, described as a hieber, states the anti Socialist and democratic move seeks rule by the elite and claims no opposition to the proletariat. He notes initial capitalist money intake but says adaptation is needed and hopes negotiations with Socialists aid the establishment of order in provinces.

de’ Stefani Hieber Antdemocratia Priletariat

Credit Given by War Finance Firm In Business Report

The finance firm reports advances and pending applications totaling hundreds of millions in credit. Cotton exports financing shows advances of 10,560,006 dollars and applications for 220,000 to 800,000 bales for co operatives in Oklahoma Texas and Northwest wheat export loans of 7,500,000 on 10,000,000 bushels. Also notes advances for financing 7000 hogsheads of tobacco totaling 148,0.

Iorperalien Oklahoma Texas Northwest

Cuban business shows Cuba’s financial strain and unrest

Havana reports three major banks closed and widespread price cuts as the government seeks price controls and debt relief. Citizens line streets amid public works plans, rent protests, and rising unemployment as sugar plans loom and foreign workers return.

Havana Cuba Gallego Atlantic Spain

Fear Bird Extinction In Bahamas Warns Bailey

Harold A Bailey and three companions warn the Haminga bird faces extinction in the Bahamas without stronger protection after visiting Androg Island hunting grounds for fledgling flastugo for Miami Beach Zoological Park Native natives reportedly eat the young birds while the colonial government offers a reward for information leading to arrests, but slaughter continues.

Miami Fla Haminga Bahamas Harold A. Bailey Androg Island Che Island Miami Beach Zoological Park Bailey Cc Ram Southern Pacific Dallas and Fort Worth Ally

Horseshoe title match set after regional wins

Columbus and Akron competitors drawn for an eleven game series. George May of Akron, 21 time world champion, will face Charles G. Davis of Columbus for a winner's bracket clash. Davis defeated Chastes Tohitt of Lancaster, 1921 national champion, in the prior round as part of the Grand Circuit buildup.

Columbus Oho Lily George May Akron Charles G. Davis Davis Chastes Toh|hitt Lancaster St. Petsteraburg Ela

Tolstoy Estate in Russia Seized by Bolsheviki

Copenhagen reports Tolstoy estate in Russia named Yoxnaje Pollina has been seized by Bolsheviks and redistributed. Dispatches from here say the property will not be restored to Alexandra Tolstoy, the author’s daughter.

Tolstoy Copenhagen Russia Alexandra Tolstoy Dixpatchen Alexandra

Senate hearings probe revisions of taxes in executive plan

Washington July 30 public hearings before the Senate body explored proposed tax revisions. Witnesses urged removing tax burdens from specific industries while noting few concrete suggestions on how the revenue plan would be shaped. Chairman Fordney noted the committee received scant guidance on the tax changes.

Senate Washington, D.C Berg Vail Fordnéy

Changes in Japan’s Royal Life After Hirohito Visit

Reports indicate Japan may liberalize royal life rules after Prince Hirohito’s European tour. Photographs of imperial family members could appear in media. Security details for royal visits abroad may be simplified following imperial Household recommendations.

Tokio Japan Hirohito Europe Imperial Household Household Department Great Britain

Decrease at Fort Sheridan as Army Dwindles

Fort Sheridan near Chicago reports a rapid post drawdown with about 750 soldiers remaining and expects about 20 by September 1. The shrinkage follows congressional funding limits and a War Department order permitting July discharge applications. Maj. George Bell Jr. commands the Sixth Army Corps area.

Shicago Fort Sheridan Here War Department Hixth Army Corps Area Maj George Bell Jr

Oil Discovery Spurs Alaska Stampede Near Anchorage

A reported high grade serpentine oil find near Anchorage triggers a stampede as miners stake a 50 mile north railhead district. An 80 foot quartz vein near California Creek district north of Anchorage is valued at about 500 dollars per ton, according to an apparently authentic report.

Anchorage Alaska California Creek District

Denby Names Flagship Great Northern to Lead Atlantic Fleet

Secretary Denby announced that the transport Great Northern will serve as administrative flagship of the Atlantic fleet starting Thursday. This marks the first time a non battleship vessel is used as fleet flagship in the modern U S Navy. The battleship Pennsylvania will be moved soon to join the Indian fleet, relinquishing flagship duties. Also noted: a separate item from Corpus Christi reports W A Newbitt of Greenville died of heart failure while bathing as his wife Mrs Newbitt was stricken and reached shore.

Washington, D. C Great Northern Army Denby Pennsylvania Hilary 2. Jones Inellie Corpus Christi Tex Greenville

City Council Grants Gas Pipeline Grant in Texas

City council approves a $75,000 grant to fund a natural gas pipeline from White Point, with work planned before fall. The decision was finalized Friday night as the council carried out the proceedings in Christie, Texas.

Congres Christi Tex White Point Grantel

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