Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1926

Page

5

Bears face tough Dallas opener after suspensions and rain

Bears prepare for a double bill at Dallas after Alexander’s suspension for breaking training. Bob Coachman leads the Bears in a 3-2 loss at San Antonio, with a Thursday double-header against the league-leading Steers. Roy Wilson joins the roster. Horman and Hunling Park hit for the Bears in a rugged game with miscues and late-inning pressure.

Bears Cry Fur Bob Coachman Dallas San Antonio Fone AG Bob Mune Ap Posi Fort Worth Houston Poke Hepus Ward Watt Gers Ait Roy Wilson Lincoln Ennin Uchman Feathery Tal Meshkamper Gonzales Silo Hunegling Has Coachman Riviere Bau Gross Ehagger Williams Miller Waeher McHman Flashper Witts Flash

Vet Twirler May Get Out for Keeps

Philadelphia dispatch reports Cleveland Alexander aged around 37, a National League pitcher in his seventeenth season, was suspended indefinitely by Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy for violation of training rules. The decision ends Alexander’s big league tenure unless he reforms and reports back to camp. McCarthy could not locate him to deliver the suspension notice.

Philadelphia Cleveland Alexander Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Pete McCarthy Catnot Alexander Cii-Card

Orsatti Swatting Ball With Omaha Eight Hits In Eight Games

Ernie Orsatti, the young outfielder, continues strong form with Omaha as he climbs Western League highlights. He opened with a double and sacrifice, then slugged a homer and multiple hits across three days, while adding steals and base running feats amid ongoing reports from the circuit.

Orsatti Swatting Omaha Ernie Orsatti San Antonio Ernie Syracuse Bears Reek

Baseball game summary with Pl••• and Coachmen

A fragmentary recap notes a ninth inning rally for Bodie and others. Key players include Flashram, Miller, Wirts, Gonzales, Ri vere and Segrist. Scoring lines show late runs and multiple hits with errors and bases on balls listed, time 2 03, umpires Osborn Kriggs and Barr.

Gonze Willits Nejo Ct OlMiller Klein Seguist Solvin Souchn Ware Sballet Nintit saRan Bodie Baurmen Coachman Rivere Hells Riviere Covchidan San Morse Segrist Gorzzlee Folvin Riley Talitoes Osborn Kriggs Barr Peo Waco AB OA Boggess iMo'o Eazell West Rs Sears Pratt Koney Davis le Lindtes Shires Calvo Windle Ass Goffe Smith Wach Bette Wachtel Uzsatti West Goff Shires Tuero Head Bog- Ress Lindemore Usatti Ussatti Erwin

Major Leaders In Baseball From Associated Press Survey

National League leaders include Curler of the Pirates with 378 runs and Frisch of the Cardinals with 213 hits and 10 triples. Wright and Bottomley appear for the Pirates and Cardinals among top totals. Pirates pitchers Meadows posted strong record. American League leaders feature Ruth of the Yankees with a .380 average and 63 runs, Burns of the Indians with 83 hits and 27 doubles, and Gebrie with 12 triples. The Yankees, led by Pennock and Hart on the mound, won 10 games and lost 3.

Associated Press National League Curler Pirates Blades Cardinals Adams Subs Frisch Chants Wright Bottomley Meadows Wone Ruth Yanks Burns Indians Gebrie Huth Meusel Pennock Hart

Laredo Oilers Surge in Gulf League Pennant Chase

In Victoria Texas Suze 16 the Laredo Oilers surged in the Gulf Coast League pennant scramble by sweeping two of three from leaders Corpus Christi Hawks and Victoria Rosebuds. Standings show Corpus Christi, Victoria, Laredo, Kingsville in order with games played and wins listed. Rosebuds Jay Byrne, second baseman and former Dallas Steel, set a league record with six doubles and five assists without an error and hit .400 in the first game of the Sunday doubleheader.

Victoria Tex Suze Laredo Oilers Corpus Christ Hawks Victoria Rosebuds Funners Corpus Christi Agni Victoria Leredo Kingsville Byrne Jay Fast Rosebuds Dallas Steel Laredo

Murchison Sprint Star Starts Comeback After Injury

Loren Murchison veteran Illinois A. C. sprinter resumes training in New York after a pulled tendon. He plans to compete in Philadelphia July 5 and pursue national titles at 10 and 220 yards, titles he held last year.

New York Loren Murchison Illinois A. C Philadelphia

Jellies Invited to San Antonio Speedway Race Meet

The Houston Street Jellies receive an invitation to a two day race meet at Pleasanton road oval July 2 and 3. Fortis only and any car makes categories await two special carrier events. Top dirt track specialists from across the country expected to compete with pre start inspections for safety and speed gear. The event ties into the Grand Auto Racing Circuit along with Ak Sar Ben St Louis Tulsa Beaumont and other tracks. Between races there will be novelties including Madame La Hour the Parisian woman driver and pie eating milk drinking contests.

San Antonio Speedway Association Oattte Pleasanton Road Ass Niation Fortis San Antonio Trace Fairmount Speedway St. Louis Tulsa Okla Beaumont

Former Champ's Son Alfred Sargent Opens at Columbus Open

Alfred Sargent 17, son of 1909 national open champion George Sargent, emerges as a top amateur contender at the national open qualifying at Seista course west of Columbus. He seeks tournament experience while his father notes the boy’s solid golf skill and local pedigree amid a field of 152.

Columbus Ohio Hank” Gowds Chick” Harley Johans Abner Phin” Guthrie Alfred Sargent Score Country Club West Mouth Young Sargent Cleveland George Sargent Sargent Willowick George Alfred Hwo

Southern Golfers Begin Match Play in Memphis

The Southern amateur golf title draws 32 contenders led by Emmet Spicer of Memphis and Fewing Watkins of Chatta nnooga tied for medalist with 7 under par. Teams Colonial Country Club Memphis and Dallas Country Club lead the field as Chickasaw Golf Club Memphis seeks a strong showing. Des Moines entry Jim Swick joins city tournament with a hole in one on the eighteenth in his first round.

Memphis Tenn Tune Emmet Spicer Fewing Watkins Chattannons F.C. Connor Leroy Taster RB. Munger Birmingham Far Wilson Allanta Ed Reid Charbett Lawrenes Sherrill Tampa Wayside Glenn Crissman Selma Alay Janes Gna Per Ermances Chickasaw ‘Golf Club Dallas Country Club Ted Golier Des Moines Tawa Jane J Jim Swick Colt

Hoff Suspension Nears Public Announcement

Boston reports Amateur Athletic Union plans to publicly disclose the reasons for barring Hoff the Norwegian pole vaulter. AUA chair William J Prout says Hoff will be informed with a fall announcement, cautioning him about dealings with athletic promoters. Hoff may speak in Los Angeles.

Boston Charley Hoff Unio A United States William J ©. Prout AL AL AL AUA Hoff Los Angeles Prout Itoff Charlie Hoff Joyzelle

Flag Chasers Schedule Results Across Texas

Wednesday games in San Antonio Wichita Falls Fort Worth and other cities produced mixed scores with Beaumont beating Shreveport 4 to 7 and Horston plus Waco posting 2 to 0 results.

Fen Antonio Dallas Houston Shreveport Waco Fort Worth Beaumont Wichita Falls Thesday San Antonio Wichita, Falls Horston von Los San. Antonio Wichita Fais Fort Wor Aidt Stan Beaumont Ace Gases

St. Louis Browns Beat Dodgers Behind Strong Pitching

In Brooklyn the St. Louis team defeated Brooklyn 4 to 0. Starter Gigliotti earned the win, while relievers Ehrhardt and Hargreaves preserved the shutout. Batteries were Shyrdéle and Farrel for St. Louis and Vance for Brooklyn.

St.Louis J. Brooklyn Brooklyn St. Louis Ind Shyrdéle Farrel Vance Ehrhardt Hargreaves

American League Standings and Box Scores Fragment

Fragmented standings show Philadelphia and Cleveland in thin splits with partial box scores and batter lists. The Detroit and Chicago games include incomplete line scores and pitching credits.

Jack Delaney Berlenbach Title Fight Set for July 15

New York commission fixed the welterweight championship bout between Paul Berlenbach and Jack Delaney for July 15 at Ebbetts Field. Rain may delay to the next clear night. Humbert Fusazo is promoter and Dan Hickey Berlenbach’s manager attended the hearing. Delaney’s side did not appear. Ticket price listed as 32 dollars.

Universal Service New York Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney New-York State Athletic Commission Ebbetts -Field Willow Humbert Fusazy Dan “Hickey Berlenbach Solons Delaney Jack Dempsey Gene. Tunney Tex Rickard Jess McMahon Mc¢Mahon

Fight Results From Press Wire Across Several States

Reported boxing outcomes show Harry Geeb of Pittsburgh defeating an Allentown challenger by decision in a middleweight bout. Harre Avillé bested Tony Lzto in a Southern weight championship clash in Florida. Jimmy Finley of Louisville edged his opponent in a featherweight bout in Indianapolis, while Burinlo remained noted in New Mexico results.

Ilkelbane Harry Geeb Pittsburgh Chainn Allentown Joeans

Minors Baseball Scores From Several Leagues Across Regions

Box scores show results from the Southern and Pacific Coast leagues with teams like Texarkana Palestine Austin and Quinsy Warville Evanavilles Bloomington Decatur Springfield Peoria Ferre Haute Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis Saint Paul Chattanooga Nashville Memphis Mobile Sacramento Los Angeles Oakland Muskogee McAlester and Topeka reporting wins and losses amid scattered rain delays and unplayed Western games.

Teras Association St Palestine Austin Terapia Corsteana Aquincy Warville Evanavilles Bloomington Decatur Springfield Peoria Ferre Haute Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus Ingianapolis Paul

Fort Worth Blanked by Waco Cubs 22 0 in Texas League

Oscar Yuero the Cuban pitcher sparked Waco with three hits as Fort Worth managed only three. Waco defeated Fort Worth 22 to 0 behind strong defense and sharp pitching by Tuero and Wachter.

Panthers Fort Worth Oscar Yuero Waco Cubs Wachtel

Spudders Wallon Pitcher Hovlik in Texas League outing

Wichita Falls reports a 12-4 victory as Spudder bats overwhelm Beaumont pitcher Hovlik. Shovel Hodge also shines in his Texas League debut, while Beaumont commits several errors and Wichita Falls cashes in with timely hits and several runs.

Wichita Falls Hodge Spudder Hovlik Beaumont Beau Ablh.o.a W. FE. Reagan Lamb Ct Connolly Turgeon Olver Ct Pz Denking Fa Galiaw'y Willia’s Davie Re Brain'd Deviv's Metzler Rf Dunnig Defatess Robert Lapanc Bovik Agaz i Lamb

Bell Winner Bell Beaten In Midwest Tennis Meet

Kansas City June 16 Bell winner Quick falls to rival in Missouri Valley tennis meet. Bell beat Hausmann 6-0 1-0, earlier down Redfield 6-0 as Wray Brown dominates. Doubles team Bell and Quick lose in mixed results as favorites push toward semis.

Kansas City Berkeley Gulf of Austin Texas Southwestern Missouri Valley W.R. Hausmann Bell Dean Redfield Independence Wray Brown St. Louis Jimmy Quick Nallas Brown A. A. Chapiner BL Hattbeck Hyrte Harris Coggishatl Fred Royer Dallas Ernest Mindlin Kansas Ciér Witcher Settle Jack Ringwall Omaha Quick Tom Scofield Fred. Grosse

Champion Kansas Ordered to Defend Title by July 30

New York dispatch reports Jack Kansas of Suffern, lightweight champion, given until July 30 to defend his title against Sid Terris of New York after being informed by the state athletic commission. Kansas’ six month limit to defend the title expired June 1.

NEW _ YORK Jack Kansas Suffaln Annmal Sid Terris New York State Athletic Commisstion Kansas

Major league trades mix with several signings and releases

The article reports on a flurry of baseball moves led by Connie Magee and Mucky Mack involving New York Giants Philadelphia athletics and St Louis Browns. It notes deals, player exchanges including Bill Jacobson Edmund Miller and Howard Ehmke, plus signings by McGraw and Brooklyn and farm moves affecting several clubs.

New York Giants Slinggeturun Philadelphia Connie Mucky Mack Bill Baby Doll) Jacobson St. Louis Browns Edmund Bing) Miller Jacobson Pitehers Bryan Harriss Pred Hvimach Southpaw Piteher Howard Ehmke Boston Detroit Ams Javobson Tehin Oun Ween Bnoyd St. Louis Bit Gente Sisler Dusty Tews Tris Speaker Harry Honper Bay Capital Howard Ehmké Abe Trot Sox Detroit Fire Washington Rent Box Tigers Harriss Heimach Athletics Miller Browns Seaso

Milma Faces Aztecs With Fast Semi Pro Lineup

Milma Rank nine from Laredo meets the Aztecs in a two day set at Van Daele Stadium. Games start Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10. The Border City squad is billed as the season’s fastest semi pro team with two former Alamo Peck stats Juan Rodriguez and Sixto. Phillips released by Wichita club after failing to pitch nine innings.

Laredo van Daele Stadium Juan Reidriguez Sixto

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thursony Wheeler Jay Acer SUBOL Walter Hager Eidel Baeba Charley Paddock Shouto Carey Fanny Puriosiv Deeates Cubs Gulf League Murchison Houston Street Leavenwortit Fort Leavenworth Kan Rocky Mountain Owen City Army Cincinnati Feyeer Pittsburg Heey Chicago En York Boston Bevave Philadelp Louis Aracklin Prittipleiz Fittsburgh Tam Nes Phvladelphia From Ricase Ec Palladelphi Piercy Gane Realegs Mitchell Sew York OUD Mayk and Plelaten Greenfield and Snyder Florence Hoston Pistenurg Zaston Wet Stounds Ren American League Tucadax Col Doh Ers Perkins Steer Buckeye Byege Karr Stuart Coveleskie Ferguson and Ruel Faberang &¢Nail E.s Fhmis Gaston Riachoff Stoner Gibson Cooper Smith Johna Manion Woodtail T. Lents Bt. Louis Battericker and Colsing Gas ‘Ton Falk Ang Dixon Hargrave Viene A Pvt St. Louie Jack Battles Jackson Viele Harre Alavillé E‘teating Tony Lzto Taina Indianapolis Fil Jimmy Finley Emm Flesc Hisborg Burinlo N. M ST See Ta Iue Texarkana Soutiern -Association New Osteann Kattanooga Mobile Nashville Atlanta Pacific Coast League Missions Beattie Sacramento Hollywood Oatland Western Association Fort Smith Muskogee Springtiaie Ardmore Okmulges McAlester Southwestern Association Sallan Topeka Arkansas City Valley Traguf Verlaca Haritages Bromneville Hin. Benilo Texas League Ayece Ae Spudders Wallon Mesumont Oliver Galloway Deviveros Jon‘Kins Brainard Metzler Lapan Tone Wiliams Dunning Metz- Ist Jenkins Sy Sacrifices de Tates Robertson Falls Galway Deviceros Defate Aby Hovilk Hoviik Pires Donohue Fanning Bisons Recruit -Coson Houston Ablelo A. Shreve Orme Kane Kearup Bono's Pest R Taylor If Powell Et Hoffmn Uy i Distel Sx Woedy Cant N'Ss Grahamoet Littien P Wilder As Jaco’s Cason P Nut Cantrell Hon'n FO Graham Houston - Shreveport Froman DeMarglo Peel Bonawits Hoffman Distel Vigare DeMagain Jacobus Hitts DeMaggio Powell Bonawite Sac- Wigare Littlejohn Rane Dittel Kearns Corrigan Fromani Woctit Jacomis Lita Connie Mage Carlyle New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Gorkun Villa Nova James Borie St Savier's Colle McGraw Bil Southworth Heine Bueller Robins Silver Jim Silver Notre Dame Ayy Tain Detroiit Newark Emilio Valmero Choy Weldon Terre Haute Tohnny Tobing Senators Ken Willams Milma Phillips Pacific Coast Teagie Wichita Western League Baseball Club Hig Morris Block Losoya
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication