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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
4
Ezzell and Tout Also Regulars in Red Sox Camp
Warren W. Brown reports on the Boston Red Sox spring training, noting Ezzell and Tout as regulars along with Todt and Connolly stepping up. Todt impresses with fielding and hitting while Connolly trails. Gross appears set to anchor the rotation, and Ezzell vies with Prothro for third base amid a young infield and tentative pitching plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Brown
STW Galesns
Bob Quinn
Ang le Fohi
Ron
Boster Red Sox
Connolly
Cal
Bay City
Jeans
Cub
Weiter
Phil Todt
Red Sox
Todt
Joe Harris
Slans
Gross
Coriolis
Bill Ro
Chicazo Box
Salina
Ike Camp
Sox
Ster Éinss
Exel Gross
San Antonio
Adler Tee
Fenton
Bezzell
Thirg
Omer Ezzell
Prothro
Gili Wambs
Tate
Connoliz
Yodt
Donnolly
Lee
Ezzell
Baseball
Harris
Wamby
John Heving
Val Piciarch
Seitht
Kohl
Jing
Ernie K
Dallas
Fohl
Soonr
Iagstead
Bob Veach
John Collins
Des Moines Opens Series At Houston
Des Moines travels to Houston to start a two game series following the Houston Tulsa set. The Houston club split with Tulsa, losing a pair then tying in eleven innings in the Sabbath contest. Houston shows solid form in exhibition play apart from some batting gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Houston
Tfnnston
New Coach Rouses Team for First School Game
Leslie Wasserman recently appointed baseball coach at West Texas Academy unites two large, inexperienced squads into a nine to face Mainwyvenue High School Monday in the Academic League opener at the Alamo Heichis Academy. Known for speed infield play, Wasserman hails from San Antonio semi professional ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Wasserman
West Texas
Tary Academy
Main Wyvenue High School
Wasserman
Alamo Heichis Academy
Les
San Antonio
ITF Adopts Uniform Tennis Ball and Foot Fault Rule
The International Tennis Federation at its annual meeting, with twenty nations present, approves a uniform tennis ball by January 1, 292. The American foot fault rule is adopted, affecting French players and standardizing service rules, with new members Austria Hungary India Ireland Greece and Ecuador awaiting full status. Germany makes no admittance request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
International Tennis Federation
Austria
Hungary
India
Ireland
Greece
Ecuador
Germany
Yoakum shooters lead Sunday trapshoot at Brackenridge Park
Baker and 8 K John Yoakum topped the field at Brackenridge Park Sunday, each hitting 40 of 50 birds. Local professionals Mrs Adloeqyper We in and Bob Haswood shot 48 and 45 respectively, with several Yoakum locals posting single scores. Return matches set for 22 at Brackenridge Park as Yoakum shooters plan another event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Brackenridge Park
Goth
Yukum
Fy, Daveik
J. Salazar
E.G. Hudson
A. Witehell Breike
Brackenridgs Park
Penn selects relay squad for English race at Queen's Club
University of Pennsylvania names its inite relay team to face Osforn University and Cambridge University at the Queen's Club London on April 11. Coach Lawson Robertson Everett Lommasson Kenneth Schuckley Moor J.C. MacDonald and Charles Rogers comprise the lineup. MacDonald part of the 1600 meters relay world record team from the recent Olympics. Season opens April 16 in Onmulg ee Oklahoma with Western Association schedule set for April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Osfori University
Cambridge University
Queen's Club
London
Lawson Robertson
Pennsylvania
Everett Lommasson
Cleveland
Ohio
Kenneth Schuckley
Kansas City
Moor J.C. MacDonald
Paterson
N. J
Charles Rogers
Mifchantville
MacDonald
Onmulgee
Okla
Western Association
Olen
Muskogee
Okmulger
Fort Smith
Ardmore
Independence
Springfield
Ruth in Poor Form Says Walsh From St Petersburg
New York columnist Davis J. Walsh reports from St Petersburg on March 28 that George Herman Ruth appears unable to bear down as before. Critics question his power and form while noting he still could deliver hits. Ruth is described as heavier and under scrutiny by fans and peers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
New York
St. Petersburg
Fla
Herman
Svith
Braves
Athletics
Eppa Rixey
Jake May
Reds
Ruth
Avion Enlt
Brooklyn
Sonvilly
Rotunda
Four Drivers Hurt In Tanforan Races
At the Tanforan dirt track near San Francisco, four drivers were injured in three minutes of racing action. Ralph Tu Palma won the feature in 35 seconds, Frank Larkhert took a ten mile race in 10 minutes 23 seconds, and Jack D Peddi Cord won another ten mile event in 3 minutes. The accidents, witnessed by about 15 000 spectators, were blamed on shifting earth layers. None is believed seriously hurt. Names listed include Mike Morfie Leigh Green and Henry Beal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ralph Tu Palma
Storan
Here
Frank Larkhert
Jack D Peddicord
Coomas
Mike Morfie
Leigh Green
Henry Beal
San Franci Hall
San Jose
DePalma to Race in Dallas 109 Mile Meet
March 23 news announces Ralph DePalma and other speed kings will race in a 109 mile Dallas event on April 11. Sanction comes from the A A A via Dallas attorney Carpen ter after a telegram. The meet expects eight seasoned drivers and many amateurs in the preliminaries. main event requires an average speed of 128 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Vight
Ralph DePalma
Parti Juate
Lewis
Carpenter
Mike
Infantry Cagers Wind Up Season
Ninth Infantry and the First Infantry cagers conclude league play at cantonment gym. Tuesday night the Second Engineers face the Twenty third Infantry followed by matches with Special Troops and Twenty second Artillery in the closing game. Meanwhile Wayne Munn and Joe Mondt near a heavyweight wrestling bout as Gabe Kaufman confirms terms for a March 21 match in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Infantry
Cantonment Gorgon Gymmnasium
Swentythird Infantry
Fiflee Artillery
Twentieth Infantry
Cywelfth Artillery
Twenty-third Infantry
Munn
Mondt
Chicago
Wayne Munn
Claimant
Joe“Loets
Colorado Cowboy
Gabe Kaufman
Teanager
Krone
Cutler
San Antonio stars named to Texas all-time eleven
Dean Taylor’s selections honor San Antonio players and nearby towns with focus on a right end right tackle and guards. Semp Russ is quarterback on the first team while Frost Woodhull and Walter Schreiner anchor ends. K L Berry and Otto Pfeiffer are named for guard and tackle roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Hart
Walter Schreiner
Lamar Bethea
No. L. Berry
Louis
Jordannn
Sam
Pig” Dittmar
Jim McCall
Lucian Parrish
Otto Jeiffer
txeHle
Mark McMahon
Tom Dennis
George McCellourk
Frost Woodhull
Semp Russ
Arnold Wirkpatrick
Fenner Leslie
Oscar “Eckhardt
Dim Caperton
Frank Domingues
Vullbeek
Ben Robinson
Fred Ranetell
Texas
T. E
Arnold ‘Kirk
Auspatrick
Dean Taylor
Sity
Louis Jordan
Fredericksburg
San Antonio Academy
San Antonians
Dean
Taylor
San Antonio
Russ
Liv
New York
Se¢One
Oun
Anmonto
Frost Woodfull
Saturday League Meets at Tireadway Goods Store
Sunday showers canceled many corner contests while the Elks old Folks club defeated the 40th Squadron from Kelly Field 6 to 3 at Brackenridge Park. Veterans in Elk uniforms included Pete Onion Sally Graves Snitz Clarke Buddy Mergrde Tae Naylor Ollie Warz bach Paul Villaret Civil Wart,G?v
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Kelly Field
Brackenridge Park
Pete” Onion
Sally” Graves
Snitz” Clarke
Bud+ dy? Mergrde
Tae Naylor
Ollie Warzbach
Paul Villaret
Exhibition Games Across Cities Include Mixed Baseball Scores
A garbled listing shows exhibition games in Laredo Minneapolis Corsicana Beaumont Dallas and other cities with varied results. Notable mentions include Chicago Cubs versus Vernon and Pittsburgh versus San Francisco with score lines scattered across the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Minneapolis
Houston
Isa
Dtouston
Mites
Darknery
Orleans
Boston
Pualaetond
Corsicana
Waco Recond
Beaumont
Tiss Moines
Eleven
Dallas
Beaver
Wichhia Falls
St Paul
Wichhta
Shreveport
Suyrevenert
Gma- Mobile
Gowiaydle
Los Angeles
Chicago Cubs
Vernon
Stockton
Scramento
St Loui Cardinal Steanes
Oakland
St Louis Cardinale
Fold
Galdand
San Proncisco
Pittsburgh
San Franc
Old Honus Wagner Still Plays Gall Gall
Old Honus Wagner remains active in baseball amid spring training chatter. He leads a sandlot team and claims he can hit with the younger locals, while discussing his status as a veteran shortstop. Meanwhile, the Indians of Cleveland boast strong performers, and recent tournament scores reflect steady competition and team gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyitdsburgh
Honus Wagner
Wagner
Urain Iy
Buffalo
Maren
Hord
Indians
Cleveland
Yash
Riat
Wagner O
Western Pennsylvania
Paschal Federation
Grichel
Wan Helms
Ida Thine Samen
San Antonians Defeat Austin Aine in Sunday Baseball
San Antonio’s Southern Pariste baseball team again defeated the Austin Aine club Sunday by a wide margin at Schwab Field. Eddie Mueller and Slip Graef pitched superbly for the San Antonians while Whitworth struggled for the Austinites. Next Sunday’s game is set, with Wisterzil’s Indians facing the Public Service squad after rain postponed this week’s planned match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Sothern Pariste
Austin
Alamost Schwab Field
Eddie Mueller
Slip Gracf
San Antonians
Whitworth
Austinites
Wil Sanday
Murakam
Anterson
Betts
Whitledare
Mueller
Cicneh
Webb
McCarty
Errom
Murakami
Weltman
San
Fieyd Sutton
Carty
Grebe
Merioll
Holand
Boses
Ban “Ane
Krueger
Mura
Canaly
Veltman
Passer
Betty Holand
Indianz
Public Service Company
Spe
Ayres and Local Club Figure Dies in Dallas Hospital
Sammy Ayres Jr. 36 of Hutchins died Sunday in a Dallas hospital after a past career with Texas League teams. A banker and local politician, Ayres was the son of Colonel Sam Ayres. An ambulance accident preceded his death, with an investigation underway into whether injuries caused the death. Ayres to be buried in Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayres
Sammy Ayres Jr
Hutchins
Dallas
Old Sea Ane Tonig Bromches
Texas League
Hutchina Bank
Sam Ayres
Fez
Emmi
Hutebine
Indian Schoolboy Fuqua Aims To Fill Levi Boots
Smiling Joe Fuqua, star Indian high school fullback and all state selection from Stigler, left for Troxiel Institute at Lawrence Kansas declaring he will fit John Levi's boots for the Indian eleven next fall. Also notes Chicago Canadian Club wins western soccer title 2 1 over Cleveland Thistle in first western championship for a Chicago team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stigler
Qkle
Maireh
Joe” Fuqua
Allstate
Troxiel Institute
Tawrence
Kan
Fuqua
John Levi
Chicago
Clu
Cleveland Thistle
Millers Farewell Game Before San Antonio Trip
The Minneapolis Millers schedule a farewell game at the Bears park before leaving for Houston and a northern trip. Manager Mike Kelley eyes a spring return, while injuries and a reshuffled lineup figure in the Tuesday lineup and potential Miller debuts. Home runs by Edmondson and Ainsmith spark scoring as the team tours Nuevo Laredo and Taredo with players rotating positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
Minneapolis Millers
San Antonio
Mike Kelley
Millers
Houston
Benes
Josephine Park
Nuevo Laredo
México
Gaona
Taredo
W. Harris
Tareda
Walter Mayer
Lea Najo
San Antonio Bears
Ramon Gonzales
Laredo
Minneapolis
Edmondson
Ainsmith
Yost and Roper Swap Coaches in Mutual Exchange
Ann Arbor notices Michigan athletic director Fielding H. Yost announces an exchange agreement with Princeton coach Bill Roper. Yost will spend two weeks with Princeton's spring football squad starting April 16, taking Harvey Emery and possibly Ted Weiman. Roper will arrive at Michigan on April 21 with one or two Princeton assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
Bill, Roper
Princeton
Yost
Tiger
Roper
Harvey Emery
Ted Weiman
T Ty
Tunney Gets Offer to Tackle Dempsey
Billy Gibson, manager of Gene Tunney, American light heavyweight champion, announced an offer for Tunney to box Jack Dempsey in a one round no decision bout in Los Angeles. He would withhold acceptance pending negotiations for a rematch with Tom Gibbons in New York this summer, noting that Gibbons had been offered $75,000 to meet Tunney but showed no inclination to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Gibsim
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles
Tyne
Tom Gibbons
New York
Gibson
Gibbons
Cunney
St. Paul
Brucker Signs With Lincoln Western League Club
Bart Brucker, last season's Seattle catcher, signs with Lincoln in the Western League. He was released by Seattle manager Killifer after an in-play injury. Also noted is a listed bout between Aud Taylor and Midget Smith set for April 21 in Mast Maleage, with Taylor to make his first start in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucker
Lincoln Lincoln
Neb
Bart Brucker
Seattle
Lincoln
Killifer
Seatle
Taylor
Smith
Ten Waute
Indy March
Torre Hite
Midget Smith
New Yorke
Mast Maleage
Millers Front Office Vows Return After Mexico Trip
Minneapolis Millers manager Mike Kelley announced plans to bring the team back next spring following a Sunday excursion to Nuevo Laredo Mexico. He stated the invitation was all that was needed and several invitations have been received. The remark marked his first explicit intention to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelley
Minneapolis’ Millers
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Miller Pilot
Mike
Nurmi to Sign Official A U Entries for Feature Meet
Noam Nurmi plans to sign official AAU entries at the national AAU offices in New York ahead of a major meet. Frederick W. Rubien, AAU secretary, said the move prevents mix ups after a Hartford meet lapse where the Olympic champion did not appear. Nurmi’s prior entry was reportedly written by someone else on a business card. Ritola faced suspension for not appearing at a Boston meet. Under the new plan Nurmi will be officially entered and may be suspended if he fails to start unless illness or injury prevents it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohl
Hudy Kallie
Salt Lake
Trearon
Howard Bhoke
Jack
Quin Alex Ferguson
Cumis Fullerton
Fred Wingfield
Thattanooga
Sox
Oscar Fuhr
Chester Toss
Wiltze
Mobile
Charles Jamison
Pat Noonan
Harold Sherman
Memphis
Fenn
Pawtucket
R. Z
Cardington
Ohio
New York
Mareh
Nurtni
Cntry
Amateur Athletic Union
Frederick W. Rubien
Hartford
Nurmi
Ritola
Willie Ritola
New England Association of the
A. A. UL
Boston
Titola
Hig
Hugo Quist
Gibbons Demands 200000 for Wills Title Fight
Eddie Kane, manager of Tom Gibbons, demanded a flat guarantee of 206000 for Gibbons to box Harry Wills in a charity show for Italian hospital fund in New York on June 19. Kane replied to an offer said to have come from Herbert J. Fugacy of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eddie Kane
Tom Gibbons
Gibbons
Harry Wills
Italian Hospital Fund
New York
Wrere
Kane
Herbert J. Fugacy
Honeywell Enters National Balloon Contest at St Joseph
St Joseph Ma March 26 The fifth entry in the national balloon elimination races to start from St Joseph May 1 was received today Captain Eugene Taneywell veteran St Louis balloonist filed his registration fee He will pilot a box for the French American Balloon Company Other entries include Aircraft Development Company Goodyear and two U S Army entries The closing date extended to March 31 Major General Mason M Patrick chief of the Army Air Service will attend the fighter than air events and fly from Washington to St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Eugene Taneywell
St. Louis
Palloon Company
Aircraft ‘Development’ Company
Detroit
Mich
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
United States Army
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Washington
Sunsprego Sets Mile and a Fur Long Record at Coffroth
Sune pero won the Coffroth $50,000 handicap trial in Tia Juana on March 23, clocking 2:52 for a mile and a furlong to erase the old mark by a second. Cherry Tree ran second and Tittle Chief third as $25.60 wagers paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunspero
Tia Juana
Sunepero
Cherry Tree
Tittle Chief
Canadian rugby lawmakers resist rule changes to align with U S football
The Canadian rugby legislators oppose altering the game to resemble American football. They flatly reject any major changes to the current core of rugby in the Dominion and will not approve drastic alterations for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dominion
Rickey Sees Cards With Pitching Woes Ahead of 1925 Season
Rickey asserts the St Louis Cardinals lack pitchers but will rise in the National League if their bullpen shines. He cites Allan Sotheron Jess Trail and Bill Sherdel among the veterans in shape, with Haines and Caulson among newcomers. Infield duties battle across third base and shortstop while outfield spots remain unsettled as spring training begins in Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockton
Cal
St. Louis Cardinals
Rickey
Allan Sotheron
Jess Tlaij
Bill Sherdel
Sotheron
Gett
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