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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
6
The Nags plan a home stand lasting two weeks with Monday return after a rough stretch on the road. Benson’s Busters Homecoming celebration on May day will admit the fair sex free, while the Brenches seek sharper offense after early defeats. The team emphasizes defense and timely hitting as Talon, Bossateison, and Loftus anchor the effort.
Fragmented passage outlines baseball or football team prospects with players like Hucltons Ponder Munsell Stewart and Harding. Mentions Broners Nagy Browning Berbey Shirevayort Keone and Port Were Prolene, plus May dates and Fort Worth. Readable facts are minimal due to garbled OCR.
In Waco Texas on June 15 the Navigators shut out Galveston 3 to 0 in the second game of the series. Turner and Tonwell started, Cliff Hill kept the Pirates hitless, and Coyle and Crichtow contributed key plays. Galveston protested at one point, but Waco held firm as Malmquist and Coyle starred. Also note Montreal’s Nichols Nash joining the International League in a few days.
The New Orleans lightweight Ausoell arrives with manager Remy Dorr for a Tuesday night bout at Beethoven Hall. He eyes victory after a string of draws and a recent strong showing, with Kurtz vs Masta and Cordova among the names featured on the card. Franky Carr, promoter, expects his fighter to claim the title and deliver decisive action in the ring.
The Headquarters baseball team led Olle Wurebach to a 10 to 1 victory over the Third Artillery at Fort San Houston Saturday. Wurzbach hit a homer with Leathe and Stanley driving in runs as Headquarters capitalized on eleven Artillery errors. Captain Tie Pendleton led the winners with a double and a single, while Wurzbach struck out ten. Medmont pitched well for Artillery, but Ruppert and others produced costly errors.
A Chicago article recounts late night boxing bouts on the West Side with rival figures like Stringer and Feinberg. Promoters used eager scrappers to stage impromptu matches, including a notable clash between Feinberg and Plant, and a rapid four minute bout where Tommy Thomas defeated Jack Roberts. The account highlights local politics, a gubernatorial candidate on stage, and the rising fame of Tommy Thomas, who later adopted the ring name West Side Trial Horse as a successful promoter and fighter.
Maas reports June 19 from Boston that fan sentiment centers on President Ine Lanni of the Red Sox amid controversy with Ditch Leonid and other players. The team boasts strong pitching yet poor run support as Leonard, Wood, Grege, and Uallins carry extra burden while appealing for returns and fair play.
New York writer chronicles veteran golfer Travis, age 55, dominating the Metropolitan golf championship of 1915 with superb putting. He claims practice, especially short putts, and steady nerves, have kept him airborne through age. He recalls four Metropolitan titles and other laurels, noting continued play and the appeal of the sport for "an old man and a young fellow."
Ted Meredith of the University of Pennsylvania will compete in the Millrose 600 yard special at Millrose A A games. His aim is a new record as Homer Baker of New York A C and Dave Calfe well of Boston join the field. Crimbon footballers begin Sept 1. Harvard prep squad notes and captaincies listed for the coming year.
An advertisement argues that tire mileage varies by brand and factory methods, urging car owners to avoid cut-price tires. It cites Goodrich Co as offering lower prices with better mileage, claiming 25% to 50% more miles per dollar and detailing differences in rubber resilience. It warns that road conditions and driving cause wear, and emphasizes Goodrich experience of 45 years.
The Navigators wrap up a lengthy home stand amid improving batting gains and lingering misfires. Reilly plans to return after a broken thumb, Walters handles receiving duties, and manager Bud Mosley seeks spring material while Jack Ashton’s release stirs town talk as the club eyes fresh reinforcing moves.
Comanches steamrolled Betoun 15 to 0 in a two inning one sided game Saturday. Felix Meyer and Albert led the line with strong sticks while Vance paced the losers. Comanches now prepare for upcoming games against top teams with calls for bookings at E119 and new phone arrangements.
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