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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
7
New York Giants overpower Indians with Snyder homer and heavy hitting. Smith and Gaston spark San Antonio clash as Giants roll to win. Pitching mixed, fielding shaky, but Giants execute late and pad lead.
A series of spring exhibition games features the New York Giants' second team at Galveston and multiple clashes across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Highlights include Brooklyn’s win over St Louis in Mobile, Judge Landis set to attend Orange, and Dallas hosting the Texans College nine before a charity gate. Strong showings include Grosse and Sisler collecting five hits, with other renewals by Cleveland, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit demos noted.
Charles W. Paddock world champion sprinter was excused from San Francisco for Honolulu and is expected back within a month. He denied recent reports of a $20,000 a year professional offer, stating such a bid was made years ago during the Antwerp Olympic Games and rejected. He reaffirmed his amateur status and rejected any professional temptations tied to running under conditions.
Seguin Texas March 22 It was indicated by Chicoze Ameian Leas club officials here Thursday the day of the sex in coup the prospect for the team s return in Seguin next spring are very bright A farewell due ee was given by the younger set of the city Wednesday might at which the hope was expressed that the team would return Officials and mayors voiced appreciation of the treatment accorded the team The Chicago party about 30 in ae will leave Seguin at 10 00 o clock Tuesday night Purr pacy will stop at Austin where the University of Texas tram will be played Friday and will then continue to Dallas to meet the New York Giants there Saturday and Bondas The Sox amlisute will play exhibitions on their trip northward Tig Falk the swatting oneficker will join the Sox st Austin Secretas¢ Harcr Grabiner says Falk as well as third baseman Medigan has signed Mudligan has not yet reported The only holdout to Pitcher Dick Kerr who will be returned the team is in Nongh Teses
In Houston Texas Debbs Green from San Antonio lightweight pugilist saved a technical knockout over Kid Wranklin of Shreveport La in the eighth round of a scheduled ten round bout Wednesday night Franklin quit after Green dislocated his jaw with powerful punches Tilly Kid Ferman coast welter outclassed fellow Dallas boxer Cel indrs in a thin bout Jimmy Warne of Houston won a technical knockout over Harry Harris of Houston in the third round seconds tossed in the epongs
Walter Walthall, in his recent form, carded a 61 at the San Antonio Country Club on Wednesday, finishing two under par. The round featured a steady streak of solid play, with a closing par and a strong finish amid amateur competition.
Walthall captured the IBP flight golf title with a 75 par round. He showed steadier play Wednesday than Saturday, offsetting higher scores with two pars and low drives. The bar score details suggest firm play across front and back nine with improvements noted.
Former soldier and heavyweight hopeful Bob Martin, noted for rapid early knockouts and a wartime boxing record, aims for a crack at the heavyweight crown. The 100 pound plus fighter began boxing in France at twenty, won the A K championship, and accumulated 22 knockouts in 32 fights, later securing 15 wins in 20 pro bouts after war service. He hails from a region known for tough fighters with strong lineage, projecting strong odds if he keeps rising.
Chicago golf statisticians project the National Open at Skokie Club may challenge the 72 hole record under 200 strokes. James Nernes of New York holds the current title as experts note course revamps demand precise driving and club work. Pros Gaudin and Duncan offer bold scores while locals predict unprecedented scoring for the championship.
Six players have signed to start a Veterans' handball tournament at Guy YOM within two weeks. More entrants are expected as the veteran group includes Tack Burke A B Kfieforgh To Nal guage Wheeler Earl Mueller and Paul Tunsell Sime Fred Felthanse. A number of familiar names from past years are in the entries.
Joske's team meets Kenedy in the Sunday League opener with tough competition expected. Manager Dart Goliit plans a hard night as Lad Wasserman and other players from Kenedy’s squad prepare for a strong San Antonio contingent.
The Montreal Star announced it would stop printing news about professional boxing matches in the city until a regulatory commission is appointed to oversee the sport. The move follows promoter scandals that left the public fleeced by promoters and unfair bouts.
A fragmented notice indicates Ursinus College will prohibit some activities at competitive athletic events starting Thursday to prevent cheerleaders from competing with dissertations or grandstand noise. The report is unclear but suggests a student council decision to limit certain expressions during games.
The Messinton A U G rail way unidependents seek a game with Pleuxonton Sunday with comé San Antonio team. The Pleasantor five will on expenses of the bripy. Ailes are also wanted for Sundays throughout the baseball Ronaulalee a few week days. Wince GW Cook North Freosanton Moore Wis. Skating Monrée. Milwaukee Wis. March 38 Moore New York won the senior nit all e race at the international amatour indoor skating meet here Wednesday night. A Nubfor Cleveland was loud and Gus three Moore's time was Boss baseball bat ete POTCHES IIGI'S 211 SE Mary's Bt Adv.
Brackenridge team decisively defeated rival high schools in a Wednesday afternoon game at Sehwah Field. Janek Talar pitched well for Brackenridge, leading an 8 to 4 victory as Main High faltered. errors and a shaky infield aided Brackenridge's win.
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