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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1926

Page

2

Bruins Double Bill Sunday At Wimbledon Clash

Bruins plan a Sunday double header on the tennis scene with Helen Wills facing Tala and Wimbledon, while Jupe blocks Shreveport opener. The Bears, idle Friday, prepare for two games after a rain soaked Saturday schedule, with Owens stepping into pitching duties and Tiny, Blankenship and Swens contributing in a reshuffled lineup.

Bruins Helen Wills Doedies Tala Wimbledon Inf Antonio Bears Caus Gri Daley Honus Mizze Bears Tiny Owens Dallas Sid Wriday Homer Blankenship Swens Mai Klein Geannt San Antoni Wajp Biein Segrist Golvin Kearns Bonowita Tarjor Hon Distel Woebr Ham Blankenship Bordie Wilson Mike Collins Howe North Tessas League Park

New golf champion rises among San Antonio caddies

Morrison Levinson, brother of the 1925 city champion Lewis Levinson, wins the caddie golf title in a strong final against Jesse Perez. Golf scores over 80 are shunned among caddies, while rounds in the low 70s came quickly in the tournament.

Morrison Levinson Lewis Levinson San Antonio Galfars Brother Lewis Jesse Perez

Japs Hawaiians Open Swim Meet In Tokyo

The five day Japan Hawaii aquatic meet opened with Gay Fare Farrington in charge at the Terones Memorial pool. Eleven events were listed with Japanese swimmers strong in three. No records were set as the hundred meters race was disrupted by fouling and protest by several competitors.

Gayfare Re Farrington Terones

Boxing Fight Results From Across Cities

Boxing results from multiple cities show winners in bantamweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions. Notable bouts include California’s Dee Lynch losing to a Dashed opponent in San Francisco, and George Cook defending in heavyweights. Postponed St Louis bout and Berlin heavyweight title scene also noted.

Latzo Agrees Southwestern Net to Fight Winner of Tournament

Pete Latzo agrees to a bout with the winner of the Dallas tournament to be held June 26 at the Madison Garden venue. Details show Latzo’s camp negotiating terms with Dundee and Walker promoters, with a standard purse and 37 percent share discussions. The event is part of the broader tennis betting and exhibition circuit surrounding the Texas and New York venues.

Pete Latzo Southwestern Net Walker-Dundee Dallas Pete Lamyon

Monsacrs Meet Blues asfofeliek Sasare

In a rough sports note, Monsacrs will face Blues in a forthcoming match. The article mentions a feud or shield and reserves key players, with little clear detail due to the damaged OCR text.

Bradley's Derby Favorites at Fairmount Park Derby

Bradley's is seen as favorites for the first annual Derby at Fairmount Park. Stablemates of 5 R Bradleys Ile Heur farm are among the leading picks. Betting odds show Haste, Hake, and Bar Somle among contenders as trainers and owners prepare for the event.

Collinsville Bagganbagynye Smi R. Bradley Ile Heur Farm Poirmenot Hans Visenors Bkurerson Toa Tee Tarenser Layrer Taday Gare

Cleveland Notes on Viable League Franchises and Schedules

Cleveland, June 19. Whestier New York and Philadelphia drawn into consideration as members of the American something league. A meeting will discuss franchise grants for new cities, expanding the league and related civic considerations.

Cleveland Ohio New York Philadelphia Civies Jon Civive

Levinson Crowned City Caddie Champion in 31-Hole Final

Morris Levinson defeated Fosse Perez in a 31 hole match to win the city amateur caddie championship at the Country Club, emulating his mother Lewis who won the crown years earlier. Williams edged Esanivel for second in a lively final, while Esquivel and Williams drew praise for cool, seasoned play.

Morris Levinsei San Antonio-canalax Clabie Lewis Fosse Perez Urackenridze Brother Lewis Perez Jesse Himeelf Sammy Garcia Levinson W. A Cap) Williamson

Would Clean Up Wrestling in Chicago

The athletic commission has moved to regulate wrestling, limiting matches to five rounds if a marked advantage occurs and allowing a five minute reset. AU draw rule can force a rematch conference and a three month wait between re-matches. Violations risk suspension and medical clearance.

Beliher Thes Shell

Lions Field Girls Tennis Semi finals Near San Antonio

Lions Field hosts a girls tennis semi final featuring Uggs McToran versus Mars Tanner Hitt with Anna Mac Reichert aiming for the title and a spot at the state junior meet in San Antonio.

Lions Field Uggs McToran Mars Tanner Hitt Anna Mac Reichert San Antonio Lions de Burgos Buzzards Buzzards Eenie Weenie Vnduar Hors and Giels Junfiac Aml Leagive Ine Indnar Adame

Miss Orcutt Wins Women's Golf Title

Miss Orcutt defeats Myre Wright to capture the Westchester county women’s golf championship on a rainy day at Marienpeurt Florida. Orcutt dominates the final round to secure the title for W Reaches High.

Miss Orcutt Marienpeurt Myre Wright Kiss Af Haftral

Helen Wills Alters Wimbledon Plans After Surgery

London June 19 A report from the Allegiadn Layn indicates Helen Wills the American tennis champion sent a message stating she would play in the women’s singles at Wimbledon. Wills underwent an appendectomy June 4 in Paris and her mother and father later said it would be unwise to compete so soon. a spokesman said she would attend as a spectator.

London VPI Tonlas Allegiand Layn Paris Wills Helen Wimbledon

Rain Delays Missouri Valley Tennis Final Rounds

Rain again postpones the Missouri Valley tennis finals with only two matches completed. In men singles semifinals, Phil Gagl Jr of Springfield faces Larry Brown of St. Louis, while in women singles Meli cent Bashi of St. Louis meets Mrs. A H Chapin with Lottie Hagemeyer of St. Louis against Marguerite Davis of St. Louis awaiting results. Final rounds for men and women singles, doubles events, and junior matches planned for tomorrow.

Kansas Gipy le Vlay Phil Gagl, Jr Springfield Massiy Brown St. Louis Meeta Berka Melicent Bashi A. H. Chapin Lottie Hagemeyer Marguerite Davis Se Lani Syomen Raes

Texas League Bianding Bias Postpones Schedule

A fragmented report notes multiple Texas League games postponed due to grounds issues. Teams mentioned include Fort Worth Beaumont Port Worth Waco Wichita and Shreveport. Specific matches and venues are unreadable, but postponements are confirmed across several cities with no rescheduled dates provided.

National League match results and pitching notes

The National League games at Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York produced mixed outcomes with several incomplete notes on lineups. Batters Osborne Hartnell Grimes McWeeny Haverveaves and Cigeingatt appear in box score fragments alongside Pittsburgh New York and Chicago references and scattered scores and erratic timing notes.

Renulls Brooklyn Chicago Osborne Hartneil Grimes McWeeny Haveréaves Cigeingatt Philadelynia Philadelphia Bik. de Cinvionat Philavélphia Balterica Risey Heierave Lean Alejes Boesut Pierre Hepline Jontard

American League scores recap from early games

Washington at St Louis, Cleveland astonishes. Philadelphia loses to Detroit as New York defeats Chicago. Philadelphia 12 Detroit 3 in a high scoring affair. Detroit pitchers Quinn and Feeksey excel, while hitters Wittenin and Nanton deliver strong at bats.

Major Leaders in National League and MLB Batting Pitching

AP summary lists top hitters and pitchers with numbers for June games. Cusler of the Pirates leads NL batting with 869 runs, Adams and Frisch post high hits and triples, Wright and Burns among leaders in various categories. Ruth and Gehrig notable for home runs and power totals. Pennock leads Yankees wins.

Associated Press Cusler Pirates Bindes Cardinals Adams Athe Aquiles Frisch Giants Wright Battumles Pirate Meadows Dpitetes Moystil Te Sox BT Trans Ruth Yankees Baraz Indians Burns Indi Gehrig Rath Stadt Monsel Fankese Pennock Youkros Seat

Tyler Acquires Willie Andrus For 1000 Dollars

Tyler Texas reports Willie Andrus, an aging rookie, has been acquired from Cleveland Indians for 1000 dollars amid a shakeup of pitching and infield roles. Frank Kitchens, a noted manager, will adjust the roster as 3.1 McNell joins from Herre Houle to bolster the Three-L League squad.

Tyler Willie Andrus Texas Jone Willie Abdrus Frank Kitchens Mrojan Mangger Cleveland Dallas Indians Tsier Kormi Clabsugh Andrus Kitchens McNell Itanmini Herler Ruetere Ueness Herre Houle

Cochran Struggles in Billiard Showdown with Ha genlarher

In Las Amiles Welker Cochran trailed early as Eric Ha genlarher built a commanding lead in a 24 hour exhibition match. Cochran rallied to win the final frame but finished down by 23 points in a tense score line reflecting the event’s rough play and crowd presence.

LAS Amieles Welker Cochran Hilliard Chom- Hensal Tae Wien Eric Hagenlarher Alehousi Cochran Thigenis Hey Ak Fieli Trails Wing

Baseball Scores From The Minor Leagues And Leagues

In the Minor Texas League and VALLEY LEAGUE action, several games were reported with mixed results including Weslaco beating Camburg and Terre Haute tallying six runs. The INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE saw Rochester and Reading play a game as only two contests occurred. The SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION lists Chattanooga and New Orleans with rain halting others, while the WESTERN ASSOCIATION notes Fort Smith and Ardmore in a 7 to 4 result. The Pacific Coast League and other leagues show Victoria and Corpus Christ awaiting a rescheduled game.

Tausieville Rye Wilhwaukee S Paw Toledo Minpengelis Celuninas Gale Alres International Rochester Terania Reading Southern Asarciation Chattnanoga Nashwing Pirmintham Little Knew Orleans Mobile Memonia Atlanta

Burns to meet Lohman in Port Sam bout this Thursday

Promoter Sam Mardin forecasts a brutal clash as veteran Joe Lohman, affected by a Toledo climate change, fears the hip podrome test against red-haired Burns. Lohman’s manager Jordan argues Burns will face a stronger foe than slick Lohman, while training tightens as June 2 sparring with Jimmy Delaney nears.

Sam Mardin Taak Joes Lohman Aid Shold Eailidler- Pts Chuet Burns Les Luhman Port Sam Holeton Hippodrome Burne Degues Maneyer - Jordin Burns Tadther Lohman Lyst HHA Mimager Jorden Cfgime Lohman Toledo Lohman Slyx Addyhior Lobman Joe TOV Lohitan Barns George Sanders Charter Lunia Torancel Jimmy Delaney Dor Curley Butch Darlin Alt Ita Pa Chi Ae Ae

Y swimmers triumph in close meet over San Pedro

Morale high as Y swimmers edge San Pedro 7 to effort with standout performances. Cantankerous times and notable strokes highlighted the night with Waite and Visher earning top marks while Goyned and Reinhardt led multiple events for San Pedro.

MOG Sivimmore San Pedro Wisher San Petre Waite Fatton Stenke Sernle Weiss Pedro Rudlow Ai Cry San’ Pedr Grant Niches Y Nrelo Hanits Reinhardt San Petro Thie Emery Perivo Memte Mt. C Fowler Lutyaribh M. Gal Reinkardl Visher Goldvick San Polen Peronet

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