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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1919
Page
20
Fragmented baseball notes discuss SACK MARTIN joining the Boston Braves as a new infield addition with interest from Milwaukee and Chicago clubs. The piece highlights his fielding, speed, and prior World Series experience, plus roster chatter about training sites and expected arrival dates.
A hectic slate fills the City Z schedule with basketball, volleyball, tennis, and a Sunday school meet. Texas A&M College faces a major Tuesday game at the YWCA, while Em ory Morse leads scoring. Robert G. Antrix and W. W. McBuiker duel in the wrestling area as school programs prepare gym and locker room upgrades.
The Del Rio event led by Captain Willig featured Company D capturing multiple wins, with notable performances by Private Re AO Mossi and Sgt Miller. Chris Christensen coordinated the meet, while Company D outscored rivals in the track and field events, including a 22 minute winning effort by a ten-man soldier team and a 154 pound bout where Private Hamby defeated an opponent before a second round quit.
New York dates March 1 to March 21 mark the spring pivot for the executive committee of the United States and the 1918 schedule. National tennis associations plan the largest schedule in recent years with major events at Philadelphia Cricket Club and South Side Tennis Club Chicago. The Learwood Cricket Club Boatos hosts a championship award and the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills prepares for late August play. A committee led by Florence Ballin and others will arrange the women’s tournaments and national championships to avoid conflicts.
Texas University clinched the state championship in a hard fast victory over A & Ms College Saturday night. Key players included Devincy, Denwin, Silk, and Dittert leading the offense and defense as both teams fought hard for the title in a closely contested game.
Poll reports from the rival side note veteran players and professionals dominant on the old course as Murry Vardan leads at the top of the field in the Open Championship. Broidstouy and Gall contest the circuit with 72, 94, 60, 74, TS scores while Tear secures a win. Aseemly Bull completes 7 rounds amid sharp amateur form and notable names Blackwell and Brun Peures engage in strong match play.
Strong sentiment exists for a post-season Dixie championship series between Southern Association pennant winners and Texas League leaders. President Martin of the Southern urges cross-league play while concerns about travel costs and fan interest are noted. plans indicate a possible spring start with Birmingham or Nashville as northern hubs.
The Turner Ladies bowling schedule opens next Wednesday afternoon on the Turner alleys. Teams compete in a round of matches including No. 1 against No. 3, No. 2 against No. 4, and multiple pairings through April with captains and ladies listed for each squad.
A Maryland ruling upholds a ban on certain outdoor athletic clubs and activities affecting several local organizations. The Court of Appeals reversed a lower court, affecting clubs including the Baltimore County Bike Pilgrim Club and Marsland Athletic Club, limiting gatherings for tennis, wicket, and other social events.
A fractured OCR reads a boxing notice from Paris about a heavyweight title challenge involving Chetlonger Carpentier and Gotfrews Carpentier and a middleweight bout with Marah L-Mike O Day. Details are unclear due to garbled names and locations.
A garbled February report discusses Ray De Palma driving a Vackord Aviation car at Daytona Beach. It covers sensational speeds, world records for miles and the challenges of high speed aerodynamics, wheel integrity, and air resistance. The article cites potential design ideas to reduce air lift and improve stability.
Involving a proposed replacement for current Waco leadership, the piece names several figures linked to the Waco franchise and Nears League discussions. It cites Taner and J. M. Hardy as contenders, mentions Tanner Manner and others across cities like Dallas and Shreveport, and hints at a broader club transition amid regional team ties.
Kid Crox, Camp John Wise premier light weight, was outfought all the way in a three round engagement with Charlie Pastor of Fort Sam Houston Base at a Saturday night boxing meet conducted under the Mysteries of Patton Cavalry. The match drew a large crowd as fighters from Fort Sam Houston and nearby depots clashed, with several bouts ending in knockouts or draws.
A garbled report traces a boxing dispute and a boxing commission investigation. It notes a probe into violators and suspects while detailing the district officials and prosecutors involved and references past incidents and a boxing club close to the scene.
The fragment notes March 21 and 22 decisions for the University of Trinn team with Kelly Weld leaving Camp Mtantey and players like Leon Spelues and Halleryth mentioned. It references upcoming games, roster uncertainties, and potential lineups for the season amid limited readable details.
A chaotic report details a Calvary Napalye game where the Baptists fell to Christ Church Napalye. Key players Macy, Hujall, and Meigs contributed but could not overcome Calvary Baptist Tuniorn and a strong defense. Over 2600 fans attended the tense contest at Washington.
Gun report lists first five riflemen with unclear placements and scores amid garbled text. It mentions participants like Hoverton and Moor with numeric scores, references a moor of 88, and notes a drill or parade at Meockwiridye Park. The article devolves into stray commentary on training, employment, and linguistic issues, with numerous transcription errors and fragmented phrases.
A rambling, colorful sports column edits in a chaotic mix of names and teams. It references the Mircilogo brothers, the Writsborge, Leithman, Ty Cobb, Billy Evans, Ben Johnson, Sam Hickey, and Luke Watm among others. The piece jumbles notes on baseball, boxing, and racing, with scattered quotes, editorials, and plans for a future stadium in Moriliiann, hinting at growing public competition over sports personalities and venues.
Eleven returning players to their expatriate unit fall short as Footy Viel Aie Hurview Mech pushmiket Boll Tom attempt a come from behind bid. The Aggies host a tough schedule with Kelly Wild bowl planned and fans optimistic about a strong showing. Upcoming games loom against Ogalont A and Melinieg with Hin undefeated.
A full program tops Sunday's pageant with two polo matches and jumping contests headlining. The event, held at the Post, features parachute drops and aero demonstrations by Colonel Pratt and the Fourteenth Cavalry. Crowds expect dramatic stunts after polo ends, with aviation displays and a charity relief drive for the Near East.
The A’s dominated play with two goals by each line, aided by strong defense from Stephens, Dekemans, and Rosebacher. Notable scorers included Gish with one goal and Detin with three assists, as winners leveraged height and tactical edge to secure the win.
The Beavkerigo Bagh School leads interscholastic competition with strong showings from South Side Hiro School boys and Anthony's College. Brakenridge faces delays over meeting times while Monachiomatic and other teams prepare for the sweeping challenges. Other notable squads include Main Avenue High and Denck Military, with several strong programs contending for top spots as the season advances toward May meet dates.
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