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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1925
Page
5
Pitchers in the American League contend George Sisler is exposed by knee high to waist high pitches and waist high balls in three zones. Sisler acknowledges adjusting to modern pitching and aims to raise his batting around .350 this year.
Paddock Scholz Pallock and Murchiset quartet set a world best in the 660 yard medley at the U S G and Pomons meet in Los Angeles Coliseum. Their time was 1 04 1 0, beating the previous mark of 1 07 0 0. Eaton of Pomona set a Southern California javelin record and Bob Maxwell of Pomona broke the Pacific Coast 220 yard low hurdles mark.
Mare 14 shows young players urged to save money as Charley Graham part owner of the San Fran Seals discusses Willie Kanon, the third baseman, and a former White Sox prospect. Graham recalls advising a player who saved 17.00, visiting a bank, and learning stock basics to secure future funds.
Washington report details Earl McNeeley eyes on Sacramentos trade deals with three players valued at 25 000 each. Sparky Matthews sent coastward with options, McNeeley clash over salary dispute prompts two clubs to seek court ruling. Trainer Afike Meritue and judge Landis actions frame a volatile pennant chase as teams haggle over 14 000 sums for player moves.
Outing Magazine notes athletes cling to signs and numbers as omens. Thirteen rabbit ponches, being run over, seven by a lucky comb, and other quirky beliefs influence performance mood. Mentioned is a boxer fearing the number ten, a footballer drawn to odd boosts, and a belief in seven as a bad omen.
Workmen uncover fire relics at Rutgers University Queen’s Building dating back over a century. Items include a golf ball shaped relic and two feathered, sewn balls, tied by strands from the early eighteenth century, later added to a collection in Verr hees Library. Meanwhile Boston reports on baseball notes and a St Louis Browns connection.
Romer Barrett, born in England with an English mother and a boxing lineage, began as a caddy in Philadelphia before changing into a boxing career inspired by family. His mother’s England trip, wartime boxing bouts in Chester, and a family history linked to John Heenan shaped his path. Barrett’s journey includes moves to South Africa and back to England before settling in America.
The record recounts a famed pitching duel between Fred Toney and "Lig Vaughn" Vaughn in a major league game noted for its tense ten innings. Neither pitcher allowed a hit through most of the game as batters struggled to score, with errors and safeties shaping the decisive late innings.
Prospect Hill Central Intermediate boys edged Central Christians 15 to 17 in a tight game. Methodists led by Vance and Lyons tied or pulled ahead at moments as James and McCatie scored key baskets. Lineups featured Varne Priory and English for Methodists. McCarke Trugler Olsen and Taylor for Christians. Official scores and next game dates were announced.
Kineey beat St Mark's Juniors in a hard fought game 13 to 2 at the first half. Gerke scored eight goals for the Cubs while Hill and Looney added key scores as injuries interrupted play and McWinley’s defense held steady.
March 14 Spain once famed for bullfights shows signs of losing favor as football gains prominence. The populace now embraces soccer heroes, while newspapers dedicate space to the sport and readers flock to matches. Bull rings see fewer crowds amid this cultural shift.
Friends of Jimmie Dime, a Promoter and manager of George Chip era, discover he has been confined by a broken hip for over ten years after a car crash. The injury ended his fighting days and kept him from returning to competition, though supporters continue to run his boxing interests as he remains disabled.
In a Detroit area court a husband contends ashes from cigarettes spoiled soup at a family meal. His wife seeks a divorce citing ongoing disputes and alleged smoking related tensions. The case centers on domestic strife and the impact of kitchen incidents on the marriage.
A fragmentary account recounts Chief Bender, once a famed Indian pitcher, arguing a strike called on a nonthrown ball. The scene centers on a tense moment as the umpire rules, while the batter and crowd react to a disputed inside pitch.
Ty Cobb, manager of the Detroit Tigers, discusses the club’s prospects amid injuries and new players. He notes the team is young, with strikeouts and pitching changes shaping plans, and says he will rest when needed to keep players fresh while evaluating reserves and potential understudies. He stresses patience as the squad builds toward real hard competition.
Cambridge Mass March 34 Delph Cheek regular catcher on Har vard's varsity baseball team may be lost Io the team this season becrust of the unsettled athl situation at Cambridge as captain of the football team Cheek will devote his ener ay to spring training When 25 candidates reported for battery positions Check was devoting himself to javelin practice on another part of Soldiers' Wicll.
Seguin golfers aim for a decisive match at Reguin as local players, led by notable figures, pursue a confident run. The piece notes planned drills, course conditions, and regional competition shaping a key test for the squad ahead of upcoming events.
A scattered account discusses Archdeacon and peers from 1924 to 1024 highlighting stolen bases and speed comparisons. It mentions Eddie Collins Bob Meusel Goose Coslin Harry Heilman and Harry Hooper among others with varying theft totals. The piece recalls Archdeacon’s 22 games in 1924 and notes critics doubting his pace relative to legendary baserunners.
In a dramatic game Pittsburgh pitchers Marel4 and Kremer led a forging rotation against the Hoodoo WT Ohurlers, highlighting strong control and stamina. The report lauds Kremer as a durable right-hander with a clean personal record and notes the team’s confidence in 1985 mirroring last season.
Connie Mack enters a period as America’s manager after more success and failures. He has finished on top six times in the last seven seasons. John McGraw, with ten pennants, remains ahead of Mack’s winning record, highlighting Mack’s long career.
Berlin March 14 Prince Friederich Sigismund of Vyusetu is hailed as riding champion of 12 Tie complex event series. He competes in jumping contests and training qualifications across Germany, aiming to line up May racing entries with notable riders.
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