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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
7
A garbled report notes a March match between White and Cross in New York with Hoey Lee Crass and performances by Rane Kaufman and Leary. The fragment mentions weights, batteries, and bridges as stray details, but the core appears to describe a sports event with multiple names in a tense melee.
West Texas teams clash in a rugged contest as Richards and others lead the effort. The game features a tense first half with key plays from Ven and Seton, and ends with West Texas edging the opposition in a defensive battle.
Dan Murphy's quint claimed both games in a double header at an indoor court. Murphy led with scoring while teammates Vosk, Lawbeing, and Dasen contributed on offense and defense. Referee calls and a close second game defined the day as Murphy's squad secured two decisive wins.
Houston under the auspices of the Houston Press Club hosts a 168 pound weight class wrestling match on April 20 between Thor Olsen of Pomeroy, Ohio and Joe Turner of Washington, D. C. The event is the club’s second effort to elevate wrestling with strict contracts and integrity. Turner previously faced Nimer Brown of Taylor, losing two falls.
A rugged reminiscence by the sporting writer on the boxing scene recalls Packy McFarland as a noted lightweight showman who fought at catchweights to maximize purses. The piece questions his legitimacy, notes his manager’s strategy, and hints at public money backing while suggesting McFarland’s decline after famed bouts and a controversial image.
Bedell Bedell won the weekly class event among the Business Boys at Ine Yo MO on Thursday night in the swinging divs on Gre parallel burst. He set a record by performing the show 45 times and tops the Individual standings with ed points. William Vigper won second, with a easy third place and a pot of prize money. Newcomer Chirence Boldt placed well with 1h, followed by Matter Tanert Wie fourth. Rabet and Janere were crushed with high points. Other listed competitors and scores are provided in the shuffled roster.
US CAGG reports March 26 Huey William Myer of Chicago led after a decisive 60 to 30 victory over New York veteran John Daly. Daly paired with Alfred de Oro in Friday night’s feature, while George Moore of New York faced Charles Marinat of Chicago. Huey’s lead hinges on final matches as the world championship nears a decisive Saturday finish.
The Ahrens team faces the Harlandales next Sunday at 3 30 PM on the Harlandale diamond. Manager A Jones will test potential pitchers Curran Maddox and Biglach with ileim catching. Harlandales have not announced their lineup but aim to halt the City League champions of 1914.
Boxing crowds in Havana show renewed betting on Jess Willard as the Willard camp gains momentum. Reports say Willard’s power and training impressed Cuban observers, shifting wagers away from Johnstn toward Willard in anticipation of a bout at a local track.
The Kodak and Owls teams loom large as a key track duel looms. Mentions of leaders like Sildridge and Morars Vreseh hint at strategic lineups and expected performances. With possible substitutions and coaching plans, the contest promises an intense showdown for fans.
Becher leaves St Louis to join the New York club after a deal with W J Pell Perritt moving to New York. Miller Huggins confirms Munager McGraw accepted the St Louis offer and Becher is en route to join the New York training camp in Texas. He is expected to debut Saturday in the opening series against the St Louis Americans.
Mary 26 reports Jack Welsh of Gan Trancises Wes was tapped as referee for its Johnson Willard Reht. He was rejected at a principals and promoters meeting Thursday night, then Promoters sent a cablegram asking acceptance. Welsh was retained as referee at fourteen mer. Harry Sharpe of St Louis and Mike Donsven of New York were considered, but Welsh won.
Promoters in Chicago announced a signed agreement for a bout between Mike Gibbons and Packy McFarland. The welterweight clash will be staged within sixty days with weights over 145 pounds, McFarland admitting a move from lightweight. Gibbons remains a contender for the middleweight crown.
In Peoria tilting high scores marked the bowling event with Til achieving the top single-round score in the American Bowl contest held Thursday night. In Palestine, a local amateur squad aided by Browns upset the St. Louis Americans by a narrow margin, while Indiana’s Mindy track team prepared for a meet in Bearkoly, California as the California dedication approached.
March 26 report notes Markle of the beat Texas Reagio ihin faced Plicher Markle striking out ten batters through six innings. West two batters struck out. final score Bay tor 3, Conanis 0 in a Boston Noavlonids game.
The Flying Squadron held its final meeting at Write Park Motiodiet Church under the supervision of the Flying Squadron of America. J Prink Taney of Indlamepetl, former Indiana governor, spoke on A Political Prophecy. Oliver We Stewart of Chicago, former member of the Illinois Legislature, urged reconsideration of prohibition and noted Western states had turned dry partly due to such gatherings. Hanley criticized politicians favoring Maugreal Re UW patie maraisy, urging national unity against coercive alcohol policies. Stewart warned many Americans question whether they truly support prohibition or align with its advocates, while High Actiona emphasized thoughtful public reasoning to guide policy.
Fragmented OCR of a historic timetable lists numerous routes and destinations including Houston, Victoria, Kerrville, Corpus Christi, and New Orleans. Entries mention departures, times, and special services like Sunset Limited and Sunnet routes, with scattered numbers and notes on connections and service areas.
Federal league officials converge to ratify a playing schedule as rumors swirl about Newark franchise ownership and a possible deal affecting player transfers between Indianapolis and Brooklyn. Key figures Powery Sinclair and Ward are tied to the dispute, with discussions over which teams join the lineup and where the Indian Gybs will play if lineups stay intact.
Mrs Troiand and Jhirlow Merina Cricket in Philadelphia led the field in the United North Amateur Golf championships for women on Thursday. Faith and Wykagy Chi of New York followed as runners up. Elkins of Pilteburm claimed the Linchimpiatsnin medal, beating Louis Elkins in a notable citywide event.
A treated essay discusses the fading utility of many human muscles and organs once essential. It notes how skin, the appendix, and other parts have diminished in use due to clothing, diet changes, and modern life, while cheek muscles and eyebrows retain limited function.
Doctors say long tubes and internal organs are not as essential as once thought. Surters note that some organs serve minimal roles and humans can adapt to alternative postures and movement. The piece argues against the idea that upright walking is the sole natural mode of locomotion.
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