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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

5

Bears Face Fort Worth Opener In Slumping Offensive Duel

San Antonio manager Honus Mitze said he would summon veteran Bob Couchman for the mound against Fort Worth in the series opener, as the Bears seek to end a hitting drought. Lefty Walkup is expected to start for Atz, while San Antonio struggled to muster offense and relied on sharp defense and timely plays in a game marked by few hits and key defensive plays.

Fort Worth Honus Mitze San Antonio Bears Bob Couchman Worth Atzeata Coachman Jake Atz Dimmy Bears Baeumont Hughes Jim Galiswarj Little Rock Segrist San Antonio Gonzales Golsin Wirts Watt Rabbit Ted Wes Flashkamper Gonzeles Robertson Reagan Corpoly

Pirates Pilot Indefinitely Suspended

Report from New York states Pirates pilot Bill Tanager faced an indefinite suspension. Details are unclear as the wire service copy is garbled and cannot confirm the exact circumstances or authorities involved.

Mermen Meet The Fins Friday at Navy Field

The Y Navy Field hosts a dual meet as part of preparations for the state test. Teams from Velock and Annapolis prepare for Friday night competition with a two day offer on the table.

Fins Annapolis Kelly Navy

White Debuts in Gulf League Victory for Victoria

Lefty Paul White, a star of the City League, made his Gulf Coleague debut with Victoria on Wednesday and defeated Kingsville 9 to 2. He allowed no runs in seven innings while Rankin Beartrout of the spring pitched for Kingsville.

White Paul White Pittsburg Victoria Kingsville Rankin Bear Trrout

Flag Chasers and Results Across Cities

Unclear OCR fragment lists multiple city matchups and scores including San Antonio Fort Worth Dalles Beaumont Houston Wichita Falls and Shreveport with references to Wednesday and Thursday schedules. Mentions Chicago Philadelphia New York Detroit and Detroit scores with names and batteries. Overall reads as a sports score roundup with numerous place pairs and results.

San Antonio Dalles Houston Beaumont Fort Worth Wichita Falla Dallas Shreveport Wichita Falls Weop Philadelphi Chicago Cleveland Washington Shere Detroit St Louis Boston Creveland Philadelphia

National League baseball scores and matchups overview

The page lists multiple NL games with results and batteries, including Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburgh and Chicago matchups. It also mentions East Texas League and other minor leagues with scattered scores and lineups.

Seeligson Dominates Opening Round at Army Tennis Champs

In Washington the national U S army tennis championship began with Major A A Seeligson of the Eighth Corps Area routing Colonel K D Parrott 6-4 6-0 in the first round and advancing to the third round. Lieutenant W J Ritchie, the local runner up, advanced after a default, while other matches featured Bates Tucker, J P Hopkins, and R H Ballard among notable names in the Third, Sixth, and Fourth Corps Areas.

Arthur A. Seelieson San Antonio Army Corps U8. Army Washington W.J., Ritchie Universaty Service Bates Tucker Third Corps Sixth Corps J. A Rosehaus Signal School J. C. Woodland Fourth Corps R. E.oxreiter Schaal R.A. Sharrer District of Washington A. A. Seeligson Rizhth K. Dd. Parrott Fifth Corps Wait C. Tobnson Infantry HH. FL Clark Engineer RL RB. Studier R. H. Baklard 2. B. Oxréiter D. A. Rosebaum R.a.sharrer C. Christenbury Infantry School A. W.greenwell First Corps Ri. C.van Vieet H. ¥. Grant DS. Military Academy Ees BR. C. van [ Viece

Lyons Shutout Exhibition Sparks Two-Run Heater Victory

Pittsburg Heat ers defeated Public Service Utilities 2-0 in a shutout exhibition at Public Service Field. Whitaker drove in Conrad and Wasserman to break a scoreless game by the fifth. Lyons worked the mound for the Heat ers with solid support as both starters held the opposing lineup in check. The series concludes next Wednesday at Public Service Field.

Pittsburg Heaters Public Service Utilities Public Service Field Whitaker Conrad Wasserman Tyons Utilities P. Sex A. Walls i Aioit Lyons Pi Totels Mers Han Conrads Ion Cornwell Fagan Cornivell Trio-Bas Alta Cornwell Ae . Bau Schwarz Iderome Ifarris Hed Goerzes

California's Oldest Mason Succumbs

George TH. Stafford, reputed to be the oldest Mason and Knight Templar in California, died here aged 93. A former Des Moines, Iowa resident, he joined the Lacreilce lodge and moved to California 24 years ago.

California Cal George TH. Stafford Knight Templar Lacreilce Des Moines Towa

Mays to stay at Cincinnati in baseball news

Cincinnati Ohio June 1 Cary reports Mays will not be unconditionally released by Cincinnati. August Herrmann is in New York with the National League. Waivers were asked on three players including Mays, but were withdrawn after a dispatch clarified the Brooklyn Club president Robinson Bohne and Pinelli discussions.

Cincinnati Ohio Cary Mays Cincinnati Nationale Herrmann New York Dispatch Ames- Star New York Dispatch Sdid Rbinson Brooklyn Elained Bohne Pinelli

Browne to Meet Lenglen in International Championship

Mary Browne, American Wightman Cup captain and three time US champion, to face Suzanne Lenglen in the women’s singles at the international hard court championship. Browne advances after other Americans falter and Helen Wills illness forced a default. Elizabeth Ryan and Mars Browne also win for the United States.

Paris Jane Hirh Crto Suzanne Lenglen Mary JK. Browne United States Miss Browne Helen Wills Mre. Viasto Mre T. Shepterd-Barron Joan Fre Elizabeth Ryan Mars K. Browne Mills Contestaves

Dennis Burns Trade Brings Panthers Pitcher to Fort Worth

Dennis Burns, famed for nearly leading San Antonio to a pennant in 1924, will hurl for the Fort Worth Panthers after Houston-based Bears stock purchase. The Coast League move follows a tale of prior bids, manager Ira Thomas, and a deal that nearly fell apart amid Shreveport fan reaction and a season marked by weak pitching but strong hitting.

Dennis Burns San Antonio Will Fort Worth Cats Portland Bears Harry Benson Ira Thomas Shreveport Burns Shreveport Aen Thomas Tast Land

Fort Sam boxing card pits Fitzsimmons vs Lohman at Hippo

Red Fitzsimmons of San Antonio and Jo Lohman of Toledo prepare for a near ten round bout at Fort Sam Houston Hippodrome on Thursday night. Both fighters weigh near 170 pounds and vow no-decisions, with Lohman slight favorite on paper. Preliminary bouts include George Sanders, Babe Galen, Kid St John, and others, with trophies to be awarded before the prelims.

Red” Fitzsimmons San Antonio Jo Lohman Toledo Bate Fort Sam Houston Hippodrome Fitz Red Joe Eytz Fitzshremons Lohman Tahman Killpack Chuck Burns Hippo Gene Tanner Tiger- Flowers Harry Greb Tack Delaney Johnny Ross Renantt Lilly Routtomery Roto Rojas Floyd Johnson Charles Sam” Jordan George Sanders Tupica Jocal Sanders Mike Vasquez Carlos Garcia Babe Galen Kid St John Kid Jacks Key Young Carter Simpson Young Jasineo

Walker Hurt Hand Forces Dundee Fight Postponement

New York July 10 The Mickey Walker Dundee welterweight bout scheduled for June 17 at Madison Square Garden was postponed after Walker injured a thumb in training. Matchmaker Jess McMahon said Walker’s manager Jack Kearns notified him of the injury and that Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh was under consideration as a substitute.

Walker Dundee New York Mickey Walker Madson Square Garden Jess McMahon the Garden Jack Kearns McMahon Jack Zivic Pittsburgh Pete Latzo Seganton

Shriners to Own Ball Park on June 28

The Shriners plan to own League Baseball Park on Monday June 28 with Harte Ables of the San Antonio Bears acting as a noble in Alzafar Temple. A special event titled Shriners Das will feature reduced rates for attendees wearing temple attire and the temple band patrol and drum corps will provide music for the Bears versus Wichita Falls Spudders game.

Shriners Harte Ables San Antonio Bears Alzafar Temple Bears Wichita

Pancho to Box Lencho Again in Eagle Pass

In Eagle Pass Pancho and Lencho plan a rematch after a recent slam bang bout at Black Stadium. Pancho agreed to fight Lencho in Lencho's hometown with a tentative date of July 8.

Pancho Lencho Eagle Pass Kid Kid Lencho Iceal Black Stadium Eagle

Morgan Must Stay In Class As Champion

Boxing Commission rules junior lightweight Ted Morgan must remain in his class due to insufficient 120 pound challengers. Promoter Humbert Fagazy had requested a Morgan Terris fight, but Terris is seen as a senior lightweight at 133 pounds. Meanwhile Rocky Kansas holds the junior title and is billed for a possible defense against Sammy Mandel in Chicago.

Dnisersat ‘Service New York Ted Morgan Boxing Commission William’ Muldoon Todders Terris Sid Wanta Rocky Kansas Buffalo Sammy Mendell Chicago Mandell Kaneas Rocky

Sewell Out Week With Hurt Finger

Cleveland Indians catcher Luke Sewell is sidelined for at least two weeks after a finger on his throwing hand was caught between the bat and a ball in yesterday's game with Washington. Pitcher Ogden and outfielder Myatt were involved in the play.

Cleveland Ohio Luke ‘Sewell Cleveland Indians Ogden Washington Glenn “Myatt

Fight Results From The Adlestated Press

Paris Marcel Nilles heavyweight loss to Gipsy Daniels in a headline bout. Boston Chick Suggs featherweight victory by decision over Gabe Herman. Toledo Chuck Feldman outpointed Tiny Boss of Michigan. Midget Mike Moran of Pittsburgh defeated Jose Ortega of Milwaukee by decision. Los Angeles Chuck Wiggins from Indianapolis fought George Godfrey of Philadelphia in a seven round stoppage or tie in a ten round bout.

Paris Marcel Nilles Gipsy’ Daniels Toledo Ohio Chuck Feldman Boss Manrot Mich Mike’ Moran Pittsburgh Jose_Ortez Milwaukee LOS Angelus Chuck" Wiggins Indianapolis George Godfrey Philadelphia

Berlenbach Faces Stribling in Light-Heavy Title Bout

New York June 10 Upi Paul Berlenbach the light heavyweight champion defends his crown against Billy Stribling of Atlanta in a 15 round fight at Yankee Stadium. Berlenbach seeks aggressive title defense after past knockouts while Stribling, younger and experienced, plans a relentless attack. Weather may be warm for tonight’s outdoor show as promoters face cooler gate expectations. Women golfers to be honored with a golf club prize after municipal tourney.

New York Upi Paul Berlenbach Champon Billy Young Stribling Atlanta Yankee Berienbach Mike Me'Tigne Jack Delaney Bigeport Coun Ctimyson Delaney Canadi Berlenbach Grilles Taul New York State Barry Greb Micker Walker Berien‘ Bach Wea Sex Rickards Mercury Swith 2 Golf-Club Jane Kostier Travis

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