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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
6
Smiling Mike Collins is released by the Bears as manager Conley reshapes the roster. Dallas pitchers Jim Lindsey and teammates deliver a tight game, with hits by Riley and Butsiman fueling a late Dallas rally in a clash with Shreveport.
Tad shares his colorful personality in entertaining boxing stories to appear in The Light three times a week through the summer. He promises lively anecdotes and insightful takes on bouts and boxers.
Medina Lake faces depleted fish stocks due to extensive seining for perch bass crappie and minnows. William H Williamson State Legislature representative backs a bill to close the lake to seining, with support from local Chamber of Commerce leader and citizens.
A late ninth inning rally lifts the Bruins as Klein drives in a run with a line drive single after Bauman, Wirts and Gonzales contribute timely hits. Riviere struggles with walks and hits through several innings as Yale battles back, but the Bruins hold on for the victory.
In a chaotic game, Empire Pat Donghe delivered a two run error in the first, while Gonzales was ruled out on a close infield call. Police intervened as irate Bears fans clamored for calls they believed were missed, and tempers flared in the stands over disputed plays.
Lyman Still hits 50 of 50 clay birds, continuing a remarkable run with FLO. Pemna tozal trap star Traf dike and others post solid scores as San Antonio Gun Club shooters highlight Thursday's session.
Lyons of the Pittsbure Heaters pitched a strong practice game against the Straus-Prank Maulers on Saturday afternoon. He allowed only one double to Willie Dunsmore and kept the Maulers from scoring, letting the Heaters win 3 to 10. Rossman and Lyons led strong fielding and battery work with Stevens Ward and JJames.
Scores from multiple minor leagues show rain outs and varied results. Teams in East Texas and the Southwest report wins by Springfield Muskogee and McAlester, while Pacific Coast and Western leagues list Oakland Portland Los Angeles and San Francisco Sacramento victories. International and American leagues feature Newark Baltimore Rochester Toronto and Indianapolis Kansas City results.
New York beats Philadelphia 7 to 2 in the first game and 7 to 2 in the second. Philadelphia scores 7 runs, New York 12 in the opener. Second game ends 7 to 2 as Ulrich Pierre Baecht Henline McQuillan Fiorence McMullen handle pitching. St Louis defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 3 in a game called to allow travel.
In Philadelphia the Washington team won one and lost one in a doubleheader marked by rain. Coveleskie and Morrell led the mound actions for Washington while Ogden and Ruel contributed at the plate. In Boston New York took a 6 run lead, but Boston rallied to a 9 3 defeat.
English champion Lenglen and partner Didi Vlasto defeated Wills and Ryan in a stirring Wimbledon doubles match. The report notes Lenglen's medical examination and advice to avoid vigorous play after a recent electrical treatment.
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