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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented report describes a cancelled or altered ball game involving Toacarom and local figures. The text mentions Louie Mai the actor and a manager, with references to a London or Detroit setting and various sports terms. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Garry Doyle, a standby for the New York National League team, has arrived in great shape during spring practice ahead of the coming season.
A fragmented historical item discusses Aero Club status, local figures, and upcoming events. Names like Howie, Joe, Brownsville, and Newnan appear amid references to balloon promotion, corporate ties, and regional aviation advocacy, indicating a community interest page on aero activity and club continuity.
The Tigers fought through a chaotic game, with misplays and wild swings. Jennings delivered a surprising homer and Summers dominated the mound as the team overcame errors to post an 11 to 2 victory over Peacock.
A garbled report hints at upcoming races and exhibitions with mentions of Washington Detroit ponies and notable figures like Sam Rich and Peter HL. The piece promises a crowded event lineup and anticipated performances though many names and details are obscured by OCR errors.
The article reports Mrs. Jack Johnson has become the heavyweight champion’s manager after Fitzpatrick’s deposition. It mentions promoters should mail communications to Mrs. Johnson, notes her as a striking white woman, and references plans and uncertainties surrounding the champ’s immediate future.
The Alabama kid fights hard at the Mabini event, delivering a strong ring performance. He dominates exchanges with swift punches, pins his opponent to the mat, and secures a decisive round two victory before a cheering crowd.
Sulon Stewart, described as iguendean, travels to London in April awaiting Papig assignment and Holl league progress. The piece notes his background as a veteran and hints at detention amid busy wartime-era reporting, with references to his age and future work.
A garbled report from Sabinal Texas outlines a remarkable auto sale record. Names include Wood of Sabinal and Lehane of Maxwood with references to Chatham of Marti and Sinako Bros. The excerpt notes five cars sold to various parties and mentions an extortion element and a date near day city.
The report lists high scores and top performers from the Turner Bowling League. Key players include Kawa, Fle, Ling, Seure, Koeh, and Laineshein Beer with notable lines and team leadership noted. Contenders battle through rounds, with mention of pace, pins, and tallies across the night.
Fragmentary report notes Jorrson withdrawing from a scheduled fight with Ketchell amid unclear local details and surrounding names. No outcome or date firmly established in the readable text.
A vivid incident involves Jennings and Tigers taking a ride, with details of a past event and observers noting a mishap. The scene features a car or vehicle ride, the presence of a manager and several named individuals, and the overall atmosphere centers on a notable transportation moment during a community event.
In Boston March 24 the report states Jeff declines an offer of 108000 amid a local market dispute. The fragment hints at ongoing negotiations and public reaction, with references to a trader named Jick Dolmson and a charity tone in the response.
Ambiguous OCR note describes a boxing card featuring Abe Attell and Frankie Neil at California venue with references to a match lasting into the third round. It notes Attell’s prior wins and Neil seeking a decisive result, but details are garbled and dates unclear.
In a brisk English race, Long Shots won with Was him today aid and Dike parte in close pursuit. Longerot finished third as twenty-three horses started. Dean announces plans to take a horse for a first-wlll task, with care and feed emphasized.
A chaotic scene unfolded as umpire and coach Donovan was struck during the game yesterday. He slipped, sustained a serious injury, and was helped from the field. Officials and players debated the incident as the season neared a close.
In a morning Tiger camp briefing the plan to schedule pre season games against league opponents faced Johnson era opposition. Negotiations mentioned including April dates and internal talks about arranging matchups in Dallas while seeking to avoid extra trials.
A compact poetic fragment compares patience to hugging first base until the cows come home and fearing haste. It argues better to wait and cling to peace than rush for fortune and slide toward a risky fate, ending with caution about pursuit.
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