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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

6

LOHMAN WINS IMPOSING RECORD IN TEXAS GOLF TITLE

Red Fitzsimmons faces Joe Lohman in a high profile light heavyweight bout slated for June 10 at Port Sem Houston Hippodrome. Lohman, a 173-pounder, enters with strong advance notices and a solid past showing, while Fitzsimmons, a shifty veteran, aims to bolster a nationwide reputation. The card features a mix of noted boxers, past contenders, and rising challengers in a stacked lineup headed toward a decisive evening.

Red” Fitzsimmons Joe Lohman B. W. Billpack Port Sem Houston Hippodrome TJ Lohman Yelody Lone Fitzsimmons Stea Cinck Burns Jack League Lobman Tobman Credi Ding Tiger Blowers Thaminn New York City Harry ' Grek Flowers Lomatia Lohman Sembling Tost Bob Fitzsimmons Sally Montroviers Tommy Tamehran Romero Rojas Bob Roprr Bud Garman Billy Shale Homer Smith Siki Lobiman Toledo

Beaks Struggle as Series Stumbles Amid Pennant Push

In a turbulent stopover Dallas tuned up as the Beaks lost three straight. Houston and San Antonio trade blows in a tough stretch, while Bear pitchers like Pipkin and Letty spark a late surge. Gonzales drives in runs, Bears rally in the eighth, but bases left loaded and a stolen home highlight a day of sharp plays and missed chances.

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Johnson of Fliers Blanks Doughboys in Duel

Johnson and Carlisle staged a two fall duel at Kelly Field as the 42nd Squadron defeated Company A of the First Infantry 240. Ench pitcher allowed three runs but the winning battery was Fernson and Smith with Carlisle and Du Far. Matsuda beat Stuart in El Paso, winning two falls after a night contest.

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Baseball score report with San Antonio and Houston teams

The fragmentary box score lists players from Houston and San Antonio players with pitching lines, hits, errors, and fielding notes. It records totals for both teams, including runs, hits, and errors, plus pitchers Ward Littiejohn and Jacobus and players like Pipkin and Peel. The incomplete text notes innings pitched, strikeouts, bases on balls, and left on base figures, ending with time 2 25.

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Flag Chasers Wednesday Sports Results Across Cities

Results from Houston to Boston show varied scores with Houston 7 over San Antonio 3 Beaumont 10 over Waco 9 and Wichita Falls 3 over Shreveport 4 Fort Worth 3. Washington and New York posted 3-1 and 2-3 results respectively as bats, batteries, and lineups are listed for multiple games across major leagues.

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National League Wedressay's Resulte

Brooklyn and Philadelphia split games with shifting leads as pitchers and batters struggle to gain control. Batter notes include Coanes Wertz J Tey, and Ehrhardt Fetta among others. New York and Chicago also post results with varied scoring and lineup details.

Wedressay Santen Brooklyn Zames Boston Coanes Wertz J. Teylors Petty Ebrhetti Willams O'Neil Ios Herrn Aan Staith Tester McGrew SteWeeny Ehrhardt Fetta Pe Ung Harsraves

Incarnate Word Girls Seek Big College Cage Matches Here

Incarnate Word College in San Antonio eyes tougher competition next season. Coach Tommy Gish and Derek Gish discuss bringing in major state teams after solid season, with the Word girls slipping only once in the playoff series to Draughon’s Business College.

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Downey to face Ratner in June boxing bout in Cleveland

Cleveland middleweight Bryan Downey is slated to meet Philadelphia’s Augie Ratner in a round bout on June 3 in Cleveland. Ratner travels from Philadelphia for the scheduled matchup as part of the local boxing card.

Downey Ratner Cleveland Ohio Bryan Downes Augie Ratner Philadelphia

Queen of the Golf Links Crowned in San Antonio

Miss Jane Keetter claimed the municipal women’s golf title at San Antonio, defeating Miss Lucille Robitzsch in the finals. Keetter, sister of local pro Keene Keetter, stood crowned queen of the tournament.

Jane Keetter San Antonio Lucille Robitzsch Miss. Keetter Keene ‘Keetter

Rickard Reports Champ Sick and Under Weight

New York reports Tez Rickard returning from the South in poor condition amid talk of a championship fight. He weighs 188 pounds and plans a rest period before resuming training, with Gene Tunney named to meet Jack Dempsey next September pending commission approval.

New York Tez Rickard Jack Dempsey Sys Rickard E James Richard New York State Athletic Commission Gene Tunney

Sunsets Face Houston Saturday and Seguin Sunday

The Sunsets travel to Houston for a 4 PM Saturday SPL League game at Block Stadium and then visit Seguin on Sunday. Houston beat Sunsets by a run last weekend while Seguin has built a rising record on the mound with Rei Schuenemann M Calleze’s catcher and Herman Mueller delivering solid play.

Houston Seguin Loughern Pacific Sunsets Block Stadium Sunsets Segnig Rei Schuenemann M. Calleze

Miss Ederle Off for Channel Swim

New York June 5. Gertrude Ederle sailed on the Brandenburg to attempt another swim of the English Channel after failing in her first year. She was accompanied by her father and her mother.

Miss Ederle Channel Swim New York

Harvard Rowing Coach Resigns On Eve Of Yale Race

Harvard announces the resignation of Edward A. Stevens after three years as rowing coach. Herbert H. Haines will serve as steady head until the June 25 Yale race. Stevens cited lack of crew cooperation and his departure follows a terse message to Athletic Director Binghall.

Harvard Yale Cambringe Mass Tate Secant Harvar Edward A. Stevens Crimson Herbert H. Haines Seady Stevens Binghall Cornell

Licht Defeats Bankers 12 to 4 in Baseball Tilt

Licht defeated Bankers 12 to 4, tallying runs from strong offense and solid pitching. Winters delivered a remarkable nine frame performance with 34 walks in a historical display while teammates contributed multiple doubles and key plays to secure the win.

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Lewis Jr Stars in Brackenridge Park Amateur Golf Tie

Eight of the city’s crack golfers survive a 32-player field at Brackenridge Park. Quarterfinal pairings include Levinson, Albaugh, Wheat, and Lewis Jr. Levinson’s 76 over Clark highlights the day as Lewis Jr. posts a 74 to lead after Wednesday’s rounds. Scott, Brown, Brannon, and Peek also advance. Londos pins Lutze in Los Angeles wrestling.

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Loyal Fans Club formed to boost San Antonio Bears

Charley Wuest organizes 250 signatures to create a Loyal Fans club for the San Antonio Bears Texas League team. Members pledge support, cheer at wins, lift spirits on losses, welcome constructive criticism, and aim for near full attendance to back the franchise.

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Major Leaders and Playing Highlights From 1930s Baseball

In the National League Cuyler of the Pirates leads with 63 doubles and 51 hits, while Heathcote and Brigel appear in related leader lists alongside Wright and Lottomley. Meadows of the Pirates posts a perfect 4 0 pitching line. The American League shows Digan and Ruth among batting and pitching leaders with Gehrig Meusel and Peonock noted for notable stats and records.

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