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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
6
A jagged but lively game report highlights Meyers and Beaty as central batsmen. Meyers sparks offense with walks and RBI threats while Beaty and Coombs contribute scoring bursts amid a tense late innings.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a puzzling event at Al Mont Feaumont involving Rennannit and Spaukler figures, with references to Maggio, Wielain Tita, and May events. The text notes a mistaken dig, two youths, a widow, and a failed search near Gate 27 in Texas, hinting at a broader mystery surrounding missing or misdirected efforts.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a league and multiple names with unclear roles. The readable portions reference a shul, a stage, and coordinated efforts, but specifics such as events, dates, people, or organizations remain obscured.
Fragmented text shows scattered mentions of water polo play and teams. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors, but references indicate an afternoon game and possible coaching or roster notes. No clear outcome, location, or participants can be reliably identified from the readable portions.
A compact note on veteran boxing figures and recent retirements references figures in the sport, mentioning Career, Fackey Alfa and Billy Pare in passing. It hints at changes in the ring’s veteran ranks and the shifting landscape of professional boxing.
A select group of American women athletes was named to represent the nation in forthcoming games. The lineup includes sprinters, hurdlers, throwers, jumpers, and relay teams with competitors from New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and other states. Notable names include Miss Elizabeth Voorhees, Miss Laney Plotner, Miss Maybelle Gilligod, and Miss Esther Aven, among others, with field and track events across sprinting, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, and relay races.
A disjointed note outlines plans for a baseball and community event series including a club fest, Kiwanis group gathering, and interwoven social activities. The text references multiple organizations and people, but specifics are unclear due to corruption and missing details.
June 7 New York report states Dempsey and Wills will not meet for the title due to staging difficulties and venue problems. Promoters and managers of both camps sign a stay until June 30 to finalize arrangements, amid tensions and shifting locations.
In a crowded arena before about twenty thousand fight fans, Britton defeats Leonard on a foul in the thirteenth round. The bout featured hard exchanges with both champions displaying skill, but a controversial finish left the arena dissatisfyingly quiet as officials ruled a foul ended the match.
Amarlito and Jone 87 lead a rough game as Amarillo trails late. Hartford and Bartha Buish spark San Agulin rally, while Tabak faces must win four of six gates to avoid a season disaster. Rangers edge in with a late push.
A community water meet is planned for Thursday at the River Avenue Watatorium. Seven troops will compete in events across age groups, with top four in each event advancing to the final water meet. Roving reports note junior and senior divisions, diving, swimming, and relay races.
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