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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

6

Shreveport-Brains and Dallas Game Highlights and Boxing Notes

muddled box score details from a Shreveport and Dallas baseball clash. mentions players Williams Gross Miller and Bauman with runs, hits, errors, and pitching notes. end of sixth due to darkness with San Antonio and Dallas tied signals.

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Dallas Beats Bears In Doubleheader Road Series

The Dallas Bears tour continued with a doubleheader against the Bruins in Shreveport, losing the first game 7 0 and the second as the Bruins won decisively. Roy Wilson struggled in his debut outing as a Bear, while Flashkemper Klein Galvin and Le Bast provided the only timely hits.

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Major Leaders in National and American League Baseball

National League leaders include Cuyler with a .372 batting average and 25 stolen bases for the Pirates, Wright with 115 homers for the Pirates, and Meadows of the Pirates with a 7 0 start undefeated. Adams leads the Cubs with 82 hits, Frisch of the Giants has 21 triples, Bottomley tops Cardinals with 10 stolen bases. American League leaders show Heisman of the Tigers at .380, Ruth of the Yankees with 63 runs and 92 homers, Burns of the Indians with 85 doubles, Gehrig of the Yankees with 19 triples, and Pennock of the Yankees with 14 wins 3 losses.

Associated Press Cuyler Pirates Blades Cardinals Adams Cubs Doubies Frisch Giants Wright Bottomley Meadows Heisman Tigers Ruth Yanks Hite Burns Indians Gehrig Bagex Meusel Pennock

Lacoste Skips Wimbledon With Rest Notice

Paris July report states Rene Lacoste will not compete in Wimbledon due to rest. the American and French indoor champion remains unavailable for the English tournament. The article includes scattered game notes and mentions league rules affecting player eligibility and uniform status.

LaCoste Universal Service Paris Rene Lacoste

Georges Carpentier Edges Loughran In Close Bout

Georges Carpentier of France loses a hard fought decision to Philadelphia’s Tommy Loughran by a knockdown in round seven. The bout features sharp left hooks from Carpentier and a cyclonic finish, with Loughran showing greater aggression and power throughout the fast contest.

Damon Runyon Universal Services Philadelphia Pa. Jamess Georges Carpentier Orchid France Tommy Loughran Loughran Georges Carpentier

Loughran Tops Carpentier in Philly Showdown For Berlenbach Title

Tommy Loughran, a Philadelphia favorite, defeated Georges Carpentier in a light heavy bout to set up a title clash with Paul Berlenbach. Promoters invited the winner to meet Berlenbach in Municipal Stadium with a $50,000 defense offer on the line. Carpentier showed early boxing finesse but a seventh round right hand by Loughran dictated the result as Carpentier faded afterward.

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New Car to Race Fronty in San Antonio Speedway Meet

Curtis Cross in Fronty eyes revenge after last speedway race as Lawrence piloting car 24 prepares a new ride. July 4 and 3 races entice top drivers to chase a $1000 purse and speed records in the opening of the Grand Auto Racing Circuit at San Antonio with many fast entries expected.

Curtis Cross Lawrehes

Flowers Faces Bob Fitzsimmons in No-Decision Fight

New York reports Tiger Flowers, the middleweight champion, meeting Bob Fitzsimmons in a 10 round no decision bout at Sieges Thirty Acres in Serger City. The card follows Flowers recent title win over Harry Grove and notes his improving form since taking the crown.

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Busy base burglars in Texas League chase steals

Cornelius is reassured as Joe Rabbitt Ray Flashhamper and Leo Najo pose for a team photo and boast 46 stolen bases this season. The three players look ahead to clashes with other clubs in the Texas League.

Cornelius James Brothers Joe Rabbitt Ray Flashhamper Leo Najo

Chasers and Teams Clash Across Cities in Thursday Results

Reported basketball results show Dallas 7 0 Sam Antonio 5 3 Port Worth 14 Wace 2 Beaumont 7 Wichita Felis 6. Shreveport 7 at Play Friday. Lew is at Bneton Chicago at Brooklyn Pillsburs at Newport Cincinnati at Philadelphia Louis 4 6.

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Unclear Event Notes From New York and Detroit Area

Fragmentary OCR records list multiple cities including Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and Washington with scattered numbers and names such as Gas tons Smith Myatt Beall angle and Zachary. The text references batteries and possibly sporting or military itemized entries but remains unreadable and noncohesive.

Bear Ball Club Steals Lead on Fast Bears Baserunners

The Bears rely on speed as Lea Najo Joe Reb bit t and Ray Flashkamper combine for explosive baserunning. Nato Rabbit and Flashkamper add steals as the Gears push a run heavy game, with 46 steals by midseason and potential 100+ total if pace continues.

Bears Jon Lea Najo Joe Rebbitt Ray Flashkamper Jan NATO Rabbitt Flashkamper

San Pedro Mermen Ready For Dual Meet With Y Team

San Pedro Mermen prepare for a Friday night dual meet at the Y pool with the Y M C A team. Hurd of the X team is expected to shine in three events after leading last week’s match against the Fins. The Fort Worth state meet in August is the next target as San Pedro fields numerous swimmers including Goldrick Rebmann Grant and Waite and adds Waite who is the southern breaststroke champion.

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Infielder Kimmick Released Outright by Philadelphians

Walter Kimmick, utility infielder for the Philadelphia Nationals, was given his unconditional release today. The move follows his acquisition from Vernon in the Pacific Coast League earlier, with report indicating he will seek joining another organization next season.

Kimmick Philadelphians Philadelphia Jame Walter Kimmick Philadelphia Nationals Vernon Woh

Philadelphia boxers claim wins in varied bouts

In Philadelphia bouts Tommy Lough outpointed Georges Carpentier of France in a light heavy clash. Yale Okun of New York score a terminal knockout over Johnny Urban of Pittsburgh. Tiny Dougherty knocked out Harry Slaughter in Philadelphia. Other results include Stanislaw Lozyza defeating Jack Bernstein in Madison and Homer Sheridan forcing Howard Leidke to quit in Sioux City. Eddie Lewis earned a decision over Sonny Burns in Minneapolis.

Associated Press Philadelphta Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Georges Carpentier France Yale Okun New York Johnny Urban Pittsburga Taek Tiny Dougherty Harry Slaughter Madison

Tommy White Stuns Speedy Sparks in Wichita Falls Bout

Tommy White, a San Antonio welterweight, defeated Speedy Sparks in a rugged Thursday night bout in Wichita Falls. Sparks, a southpaw, won only one round as White pressured late with a sustained two fisted assault. White trains under Don Cuvliet and Chuck Burns.

Tommy White San Antonio

Enquirer Handicap Draws Best Field of Colts in Annals

Laton Ky June 48 The Enquirer Handicap promises its strongest field ever with more than a dozen top handicap horses entered for the mile and a sixteenth event to be run tomorrow over Latoniz course. A purse of 5000 plus a silver trophy from BH B McLean and a list of eligibles including Prince Dix Doreen Senator Norris Rothermel Marconi Pigeon Wing Jr Helen s Rabo Bar Colo Musician Prince of Wales King Nadi Sapenk Crndgedlor Old Slip Kentucky Cardinal Arcady THE Strap Champ de Mars Heestlection Gibson. If 5 start the winner will net about money. Also Harold stakes for two year olds over 1 1 2 furlongs at 35000 added.

Latonfa Enquirer Latoniz Sily BH. B. McLean Princdix Doreen Senator Norris Rothermel Marconi Pigeon Wing Jr Helen‘s Rabo Barcolo Prince of Wales King Nadi Sapenk Crndgedlor Old Slip Kentucky Cardinal Arcady the Strap Champ de Mars Heestlection Gibson

Cubs' Veteran Protests Penitence Over Suspension

Chicago June 18. Grover Cleveland Alexander veteran Cubs pitcher, suspended by manager Joe McCarthy for breaking training rules, returns to Chicago and apologizes while seeking a meeting with President Veeck. Veeck says Alexander made no attempt to see him and supports McCarthy's judgment. Alexander plans to work back into condition at the hallpark.

Chicago Grover Cleveland Alexander Chicaszo Joe McCarthy Philadelphia Chicara Veeck Cubs Alexander McCarty

Bubbling Over Trains After Derby Triumph

Cincinnati Ohio June 18. Bubbling Over may soon race again after a slight leg injury from his Kentucky Derby win. The horse breezed three quarters of a mile in 1 15 45 at Latonia yesterday, showing improvement in training at idle hour farm.

Cincinty Ohio Idle Hour Farm Uce Tatonia

Latzo Faces Busy Title Defense Schedule

New York June 18 Pete Latzo welterweight champion plans two more fights alongside the Willie Harmon affair. Latzo's manager says he will meet the winner of the Mickey Walker Joe Dunn rumpus in Madison Square Garden next Thursday and may box Georgie Levine at the Pole Grounds on July. Nearby Chicago hosts the Elks national trapshoot July 14 with 800 entries reported and prizes up to 500 dollars in Lincoln Park.

New York Pete Latzo Willie Harmon Newark Latzo Paddy Mullins Mickey Walker Joe Dun Dee Rumpus Madison Square Garden Georgie Levine Brooklyn Pole Grounds Dalylon Chicago James M. Robinson Ameri Trapshooting Association Lincoln Park

Japan and Hawaii Rivals in Pacific Aquatic Meet

Honolulu hosts a ten day Japan Hawaii Aquatic meet pitting Swimmers from Japan against Hawaii. The opening drew unusual interest as nearly all of Hawaii swims and a large Japanese team enjoys strong local support, outnumbering other groups.

Japan Hawaii Honolulu Switlmers Pacific Jananeve State

Panthers Baseball Box Score Mixed Throughout

Box score reads like a blurred page with players Waey Pratt Shirese1 Betts Windle North and Burns noted. The Waco listed squad faced an inconsistent comeback, producing multiple hits and errors by Lopez Elliott and Aséath. Umpires Ervin and Hilly served as officials.

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Shreveport Scores Big In Buffs Baseball Clash

Shreveport baseball matchup features Buffs at home with key hits by Froman, Peel, and Demagaggio. Early errors and solid pitching from Barnaby and Satehus shape a tense game as Shreveport secures a win with multiple runs and standout fielding.

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Beaumont Beats Spuds in Ninth Inning Showdown

Beaumott defeats Spuds 9 to 7 in a late rally as Reagan Connolly Oliver and Dunning drive runs. Errors by Deviv eros Turgeon Brainards and others fuel the comeback with key hits from Teague Teviney and Washburn.

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