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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
6
The Cardinals overwhelmed the Nag Twirlers 18 to 2 in an exhibition game. Doak Bryan led pitching with strong support from Snedecor and Rulenci as Leidy's crew showed solid hitting and fielding, while the Nag Twirlers struggled against the Cardinals' lineup and timely scoring.
Kansas Jetty to keep the Kodneal Lessin franchise for the 181 season, per a story in Hore thivay. A Gime, a federal organization, would move to Newark, with transfers to be finalized before the next Tuesday when talks resume. President Gilera planned open negotiations Friday in Thdian jepalls. The transfer deal was said to hinge on city consent to anticipated damages and existing franchise terms.
Boxing promoter Jack Curley projects a favorable outlook as plans proceed for the Willard-Dempsey bout in Juarez. He asserts confidence in securing funds and draws for the event, despite reported transfers and disputed claims impacting the buildup.
Fragmented text shows a speaker recalling prior indifference from supporters and media changes. The writer hints at a dramatic April 4 event, claims strong financial backing and reservations filling up hourly, and references a Juarez affair with planned warrants amid optimism.
The YMCA meet featured pole vault results with Arthur Reichert clearing 4 feet 4 inches to win first, Albert Bedell second with 4 feet 19 inches, Rudolph Steffier third at 4 feet 9 inches, and Walter Jane fourth at 4 feet 8 1/4 inches. Individual standings list Reichert, Bedell, Stetther, and Lane as top performers with other competitors from Alvin, Clovia, and Rich Betchert also noted.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a city league basketball item with a 7:30 start and a prelims call. Mentions Trier Seconds, Fuannese Haya, and a team labeled V2. The piece is garbled and yields few readable facts beyond the time and that a chosen team consists of top city players.
The Seniors defeated Schmidt’s team 14 to 2 in the first game while Logan’s five beat another opponent 9 to 3 in the second. Rex Lech highlighted the first contest with a sensational field goal and four goals from ten chances, supported by Day Murphy and William Raha. Fred Juggs and P. W. Luckenbach added key scores as the teams guarded well and penalties limited scoring.
New Haven Conn March 1 The New Haven eight of the Eastern Baseball Association will not start this season following an official announcement last night The club released third baseman George Sherwood and catcher Lynn Pater and executives indicated the rest of the team would be released soon Directors met with President O Tourke and decided to forfeit the franchise The matter will be taken to the National Commission for adjustment
The Vox Kadiks and Knights of Columbus will meet again Sunday in a return engagement after a close exhibition. Lefty Reich will play for the Kodaks, Wright for the Knights, with both players set to wear New Braunfels uniforms in 1915. Stanley Keller, manager of the Knights, plans to use Aldsworth, Walter, and Mallits as key pitchers or fielders.
Baron Pierre de Courbertin, president of the International Olympic Committee, writes to the Associated Press from Taussine Switzerland objecting to canceling the 1916 Games without the host nation’s consent. He notes the event even if postponed may not be held in Berlin as planned and argues the Olympics endure despite past cancellations.
In a double bill, the Welkers and the Mase team split wins as Welkers take the first game 382 to 407 and Mays’ squad wins the second 288 to 264. Gloeckier Welker Hoefgen and Mays star as scoring details appear garbled but indicate a competitive Thursday session.
War Sin Houston polo team led by Catan Hemagasy defeated San Matao in a Friday afternoon exhibition. The crowd saw Sun heen L partment contribute as Rexx’s squad built a decisive early lead and never relinquished it after the opening period.
A Sporting Editor notes Cleveland Indians’ weak pitching and lineup, predicting a tough season while praising Chapman and Wood. He compares Cleveland to the 1914 Braves and highlights deficiencies in pitchers, with mixed reviews of Harvore, Liebold, Jackson, and outfielders Neld.
March reports from New York detail semi finals in the women’s indoor tennis championship with Mollo Bjuratedt Albertu Weber and Stivs Marie Wagner advancing in singles while Wjurstedt Morenve Hallin win doubles over Humphries Holden. In Jacksonville exhibition play Philadelphia Athletics defeated Chicago 4 to 1 as Colnel Cockrell noted as a Confederate veteran dies in Abilene Texas.
The St Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians depart San Antonio on a Texas tour ahead of the National League season. Manager Miller Huggins plans talks with John McGraw over Perritt trade details while Chicago White Sox pitcher Bob Bescher and other stars draw interest from St Louis. Colonel Blatchford chosen executive officer for national rifle shooting matches at Jacksonville starting October 18.
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