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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1919

Page

6

FIERCE OPENING NIGHT OF SOUTHERN DEPARTMENT TITLE FIGHTS

The opening night at the army Post gymnasium showcased brutal bouts. Seventh Cavalry from Fort Bliss took top honors with two decisive knockouts as the card produced fast exchanges and noted upsets. Powell’s bantam bout opened a string of hard fights, with Lerschinger losing to Edmonds in a dramatic featherweight contest.

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Weighty duel caps first night at gym bout

The card opened with Griffin dominating early and trading blows as the crowd watched, then Wolenski and Kessler delivered a lengthy featherweight clash. Kessler scored a knockdown in the fourth, leaving Wolenski fatigued but standing, while officials report over $200 in proceeds from the night and anticipate higher attendance for the rest of the event.

Griffin Wolenski Wolenski of the Fourtenth Kess Jer Wolewski Iness Sheltey Nmmmittee Mumouneed Dinddard Vrr

Eight More Tonight In Southern Department Boxing Meet

The second elimination round for the Southern Department championship at Fort Sam Houston features a crack field from One border boxing teams and Ellington Field. Tonight's card lists Bantamweight Harrington versus Carson, First Artillery. Featherweight Tuypthy vs Miller. Lightweight Cole vs Young Fort Sam Houston. Welterweight Whitman vs Deve Tin. Middleweight Soronsus vs Brads. and other bouts with top Army boxers competing for advancement.

Border Ellington Field Houston Flying Fiela Southern Department Furt Sam Houston Harrington Tieton Fie Houston Carson Artiery EU Pas Fort Bliss Boventh Cavalry Fort Tiss Soronsus Bayard Vrais Brads Fort Wie Hurgry Tinight Philippines Mark Ilias Lohonitz 7Th Infantry

Reavity Boy to Rutts Game at Beerville Tex

Curtis Widhor a teal ball player from Southwestern University plans a trip to Beerville for a game against the Headon Buffaloes. Walker and Gani Taylor are noted as teammates with duties around the team. The piece highlights Widhor as a natural fielder with good footwork and references friends and his early study habits.

Rutts Beerville Tex Curtis Widhor Faisle Southwestern University Uae

Third Baseman and First Sacker Added to Bronchos Camp

The Browns add third baseman Burns and first sacker Earl Dun eels to their camp with Beowshe baseball headquarters noting draft from Winston-Salem Caratina League for 2003 season. Conley, Ridie Heer and Sammy Male linked to management as they build an infield. Training intensifies as two weeks remain before opening day with full squad expected soon.

Persis Conley Znclp Bill Girne Beowshe Burns Earl Duneels Will Hripkbott Winston-Halem Caratina Gropius Ridie Heer Neat Aul UN Salt Lake City St. Louis High Sammy Male Browns Fine Ae Hwo Ghieak Gantontes Miie Han Enowgl Firat Dapk Martin Sean Wagn Burch Franks Regulas

More Coin for Jess in Formal Ofference

The report mentions Roy Archur as sack manager in a tepid description of events around a Fourth of July schedule. Richard Prostar and Willard are noted in context of training and legal steps. Lawrence Kansas is named with a home training scene and a plan to leave for Florida.

New York Civakay Sack Dew Sry Roy Archur Richard Willard Lawrence Kan Milly Erik Texas Mieke Orl Aimee

Big Meet at Penn Draws Dense Crowd and Notes

Philadelphia hosts a university athletics carnival attracting large attendance as Penn meets a strong field. The event highlights varsity track, football and other college sports with notable speeches and expected records, involving several regional colleges and participating teams.

Georgia Techs Strong South Tilt For Intercollegiate Title

Georgia Tech, praised for outstanding football and relay prowess, aims to dominate the Southern Atlantic Intercollegiate Association as they enter the United States service championship race. They are set to face major programs like Pennsylvania, Chicago, Michigan, Princeton, and others in the upcoming events.

United States Service West Volutinapolis Yorkship Stunpoint Southern Atlantic Inter-collegiate Association

Detroit Hosts Three National Swimming Championships

Detroit Mich March 19 Three national championships will be contested by top U S swimmers in events including the 400 yard backstroke the 220 yard freestyle and the women's platform diving. Entrants include Perry McGillivray from the Great Saukes Naval Training Station Alo Siegel from the Illinois Athletic Club Nero Ross of the Olympic Club San Francisco and Saddy Wathen from Great Lakes. Prominent women swimmers such as Mildred Payne Miss Mayo Mayer and Miss Peany hacker are listed among favorites with defending title holder Miss Igulrth Leek noted among participants.

Detroit Mich Clap Marvel Wen Perry McGillivray Creat Saukes Naval Training Station Lifehaldu Alo Siegel Ulinnis Athletic Uhl Nero Ross Olymnic Club San Francis Saddy Wathen Great Lakes Horny Greafest Mienhela Payne Huh Congie Mayer Unesme Vlvh Smber Caskernert Imstaling Tee Peanyhacker Igulrth Leek Lavti

Pin Champions Fall in AllamBL Bowling Tourney

The article reports Taledo Chio Mawel 1 and Harry Bowers scoring for Chicago in the peasant division of the Amenenh Bowling Cole tournament on Tuesday. Thorn led with high series and individual games, while Stemi and others posted strong scores though key rivals like Hiermion failed to reach the close for all county. Thomas posted an aggregate 1787 in the wing gumey event as the tourney unfolded.

Taledo Chio Mawel Harry Bowers Pnt Feed Thoma Chicago Fost Hinkr tiGiy Amenenh Cole Thorn Contine Ieinal Toens Watt Selvet Stemi Hiermion Thoma Wing Gumey

Murphy Starts Fusl In Turmoil Amid Trial Turbulence

Fragmented report covers trials of Nathmal Longue and charges against Ta Mitchell and others. Names like Murphy and Alexander appear in a murky wire service style dispatch from Chicago to Verona, noting plans to train in Texas and send cables on Pershing and Washington naval matters.

Chinaya Mitre Charies Minaliv Penaibeat Iie Suger Nathmal Longue Steyk Ta Mitchell Newretaers Murphy Altege

Browns Expose Army Exhibition Hopes With Local Tryouts

The report details the Browns planning exhibition games against Army teams, noting recruiting blocks, practice schedules, and a slate of pitchers and players. Manager J Muka cites restricted weekend workouts and steady, regular practice as key to building a competitive club this spring.

Burke ARMY

Cobb Says He's a Niger and Will Play Detroit

Augusta March 1 Cobb states he will play with Detroit this year if arrangements on minor details can be made. He dismisses talks of Hugh Jennings visiting and notes no truth in such reports. Wager and several hitters arrived in Macon for spring practice as teams head to camps in Houston and Dawson Springs Ky.

Cobb Niger Augusta Detroit Sy Cobb Hugh Jennings Monage Hin Macon

Ruth 15 Obstacle in Boston Publicization

In a unsigned state document from Boston dated March 49, Ruth 15 obstinately refuses payment to Mabo Stuth, stating no payment will occur unless conditions are met. The report mentions an eight dollar sum and notes continuing lines of negotiation and possible camp engagements related to the matter.

Boston Mabo Stuth Pblez Yabaily Dackkonville Ont Taina Aue Harry

Yanks and Dodgers Wing Seven In Exhibition Games

New York March 18. Gevan exhibition games will be played in New York Americas and the cookisn Nationals on the trying trips. Charles Abbetts, president of the Brooklyn club, took a leave Wednesday night.

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Mechanics to Play St Anthony Colleg Team on Diamond

The newly formed Mechanics Air Driving Mechanics School Lugeball team from Kell Field plans a game with St Anthony College. The match will occur on St Anthony's College diamond on Summit Wines. Coach Sargeant Alton leads the squad in a bid to recruit the best local athletes for city and district honors.

Air Dirviug Iren Kell Field Hina Buturila Atternoys St. Anthony St. Anthony's’ College Suimit Wines Andre Diff Walt Baskean Sargeant Alton Nith Biukht Hall Hoy OM

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