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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1926

Page

2

Bears Tour Continues With Sweetser In Serious Condition

Fort Worth notes show Spudburg next on the Bears itinerary as they push through the road tour. San Antonio Bears tied the series with Fort Worth at one game apiece after a 9-5 win. Tiny Owens and Lefty Ward sparked pitching while Grilliant and Ezzeil led offense in a tense game.

Wichita San Antonio Fort Worth San Antonio Bears Jimmy Walkup Owens Sone Lex Antonia Ezzeil Sears

Polo season heats up in Highland Park league clash

Reynald Carnahan and Louis Geetz star in the Highland Park Crake-pole League as Geetz’s Shetland Pony edges ahead in speed while Carnahan’s donkey keeps steady in the long scrimmage. The spirited match pits Mexican ponies against local riders in a tense contest.

Reynald Carnahan Peck Avenue Louis Geetz Rigsby Highland Park Geetz

American golfer Jess Sweetser suffers illness after Atlantic voyage

The American amateur golf champion Jess Sweetser fell ill with a fever and nervous strain after returning from his transatlantic trip to Britain. He is hospitalized in Bronxville New York for a long rest and complete examination, spurring talk of a delayed title defense and a possible hospital stay.

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Olympic Club Sends Stars East for AAU Trials

A 12 member Olympic Club team will travel to New York to compete in AAU national championships. The group includes noted athletes Sweet, Gillen, Miller, Lelener, and Purber among others as they vie for titles.

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Helen Wills Plans Wimbledon Return From Hospital

The report notes Helen Wills will attend Wimbledon after a hospital stay. Details about the date and condition are uncertain, with references to a Paris event and a training session but no clear timeline.

Helen Wills Hospital Wimbledon

Couchman Leads League in Effective Twirling Performance

The article highlights Couchman as a standout pitcher leading the league with strong strikeout rate and consistent starts. It notes four of his last five outings were solid, with low earned run averages and high support from his defense. The piece contrasts his recent form with peers and mentions specific game outcomes and team context.

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Rivals Train in Tijuana Ahead of July Dedication Fight

Reported preparations in Tijuana for a forthcoming dedicatory bout at Tiadiana's new arena. The article mentions James W Crofton as a participant and notes training camps with rival fighters, including local coaches and organizers from New York and California.

San Digg Cal Muffinan Pericipaly Tiadiana New A eHrive Opyzee Niente James W Crofton Weamoree New York Fara Mirani Cate Henrich Aimee

Highland Park Children Adapt Army Game For Fun

Local youngsters improvise a wartime themed outdoor game at Highland Park using croquet mallets and substitute props. They describe a rough field, improvised equipment, and a playful drill simulating marches and patrols amid a casual neighborhood recreation.

Eller Reds Old Star Wins Fight With Rum Runner

In Consolersville Tay July 42 Tod Mupp a former Nap Hianat League baseball player fought a rum runner, overpowering him after a drunken incident. The ex athlete abandoned his stance and restrained the assailant, securing control and ending the breach.

Eller Consnersville Tay CP —Horner Tod" Mupp Nap Hianat Finiah Helin Wlisker Tolan Palin Ridater Fey Dinel Jane

West Texas to Preserve Half Million Acres

A statewide action designated more than 500 000 acres in West Texas as a preserve. The move, described as the largest of its kind in the United States and Texas, was signed this week by the Game Commissioner. Details on the specific counties and boundaries were not fully clear in the text.

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Morales-Two-Game Set Tops Chapultepecs Booth

Morales will face the Chapultepecs in a double header on the Morales diamond. Manager Renriguez confirms two new signings amid roster chatter as takers’ lists show Merandez Sule and Sanches with notable sluggers in the mix.

Chalk Farre Valley League Flais Por'z Karmien Rauilnree Gibran

Pennant Chasers Update From Early Season Action

San Antonio trips Fort Worth as Waco and Wichita Falls show in early standings. Shreveport beats Dallas and Houston tops Newark with Boston beating Detroit in a mix of scores. Detroit claims a victory while New York and Chicago events surface in the week’s box of results.

Baseball Scores Across Leagues Mixed Results Show Wins and Losses

A chaotic recap lists multiple games with scattered scores and player notes across the National, Texas, Northwest, and Pacific leagues. Philadelphia routed Pittsburgh, while New York and Brooklyn posted uneven results amidst a flurry of misread names and unclear venues.

Katy Specials Tie Up With Manlers

The Katy Spevindy and the Sienia Frank Manlera tangle in a Nes Sunday afternoon game on the Public Services field. Left Tangiry and Kinonda Farm shape the Speyiddes while Gye Dryer aids Lefler with work for the Manlers. Infielder Lloyd Flakes is to be given a bry Mt in the sattield for the specials, Jat life orn request.

Katy Spevindy Sienia Frank Manlera Tangiry Kinonda Farm Fay Speyiddes Gye Dryer Aid Lefler Manlers Lloyd Flakes

Rainy Day Delays Altoona Race Qualifiers At Speedway

Altoona Pa reports rain and shipping delays hindered top drivers as 230 mile car race qualifiers surged. Dave Lewis Earl Devore Danny O'Brien and Earl Cooper were the only finishers to qualify amid stormy conditions and variable speeds from 149.6 to 180 mph. Weather looked uncertain though fans hoped for clear race time as Frank Luckhart and Peter De Daolo were named official starters along with Fred Wagner as official starter.

Alloona Atoona Speedway California Dave Lewis Earl Devore Dany O'Brien Earl Cooper O'Brid Matley Cooper Frank Luckhart Tex Angeler Indianapolis Speedway Peter de Daolo Couitte Antumabie Tertis Fred Wagner

Sunset Play Awaits Crucial Ennis Clash in Title Race

Sunset players eye a decisive Southern Pacific League showdown against Ennis on Saturday at 4 pm. Lonny club adds Totas AmE to improve infield defense as Sangers, Weeks, Perl, and Ednie-Muchler prep for the pivotal tilt that could clinch or derail their title bid.

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Major Leagues Batting Leaders and Pitching Standings Noted

Unclear AP sourced snapshot lists American and National League batting leaders with names such as Gayler Bhides and Meadors plus Pirates Cardinals Giants figures. Mentions of triples stolen bases pitching records for teams including Yankees Indians and Hoyt with wins and losses.

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