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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

4

Martina Breaks Tie in Seventh in Triple Score Bout

In a windy semi final, Martina breaks a seventh round tie with a triple score to win 7 to 2. Read defeats Cordova in a brutal ten round war while Foster wins in the prelim. Benny rallies in the tenth as Read prevails in a fierce main bout at Berthoven Hall.

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Read's Manager Defends Boxing Bout in San Antonio

Rud Burmester, manager of Tom Read, Australia’s lightweight champion, writes to the Sporting Editor of the San Antonio paper defending Read’s boxing match with Bennie Cordova. He says only a minor injury occurred to Read, caused by Cordova’s rough tactics, and argues Read deserved seven clear rounds with two even, one to Cordova. Burmester calls for fans to judge the bout fairly and praises Read’s skill and sportsmanship.

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Chicago fighter Wallace stops Murphy in seventh round

Charlie Walte of Chicago knocked out Eddie Murphy of Ruston in the seventh round of a scheduled 22 round bout. The decision was technical after Murphy’s brother caused a disruption by invading the ring, leaving Murphy floored four times.

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Sports Standings and Results Across Cities

Tuesday results show Fort Worth 2 Houston 1 while other scores list Henumont 12 Shreveport and Dallan at Galveston 11 Waen 3. Upcoming games include Ban Antonio at Fort Worth Houston at Dallas Galveston at Shreveport and St Louis at Pittsburgh Wednesday schedule covers Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Detroit and Cleveland with cold conditions noted.

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Clabby Outpoints McCoy in Brooklyn Middleweight Bout

Jim Clabby of Hammond Indiana defeats Al McCoy of Brooklyn in a ten round middleweight contest in Brooklyn. Clabby weighed 162 while McCoy was listed at 167..Clabby outpoints McCoy in every round of the bout held Tuesday night.

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Spantners Defeat Houston Buffs In Fort Worth

In Fort Worth Tex Mark Rodlora limited Houston to five runs while an error and a misplayed bunt in the sixth allowed Houston a run. Spantners won 7 to 6 with a late rally. Batteries: Rodlora and McMurray for Spantners Napier and Allen for Houston.

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Ertl Beats Conlon In Bantamweight Bout

Johnny Ertl of St Paul easily outpointed Eddice Conlon of New Orleans in a ten round boxing match as reported by ringside writers.

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Southern League results from Little Rock and surrounding games

Scores and battery details from Southern League games played at Little Rock and Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Mobile New Orleans with listed pitchers and batters. The report notes multiple scorelines, substitutions, and contributing players across the fixtures.

College Ball Results Across Texas and Nearby States

College basketball results listed from Austin and Waxahachie show Texas A. and M. defeating Texas 3 to 2, Baylor beating Trinity 6 to 3, Northwesterns 4 to 3 over Ulinals, Arkansas 8 to 7 over Henry Kendall, Penn State defeating Vermont 5 to 2, and Tufts routing Holy Cross 23 to 7. The results cover University of Texas, Baylor, Trinity, and various regional matchups.

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Longhorns Defeat A and M To Clinch State Title

Texas University claims the state college baseball championship by beating A and M 4 to 2 at Austin. Cariwright homered in the fourth inning for the deciding run. Beth Winston and Cone pitched well for Texas while A and M rallied in the eighth, loading the bases with one out but scoring only one run. Batteries: Whiston Cone and Anderson Olsen and Coleman.

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Brongs Win and Loge in Double Bill at Dallas

May 5 Dallas sees the San Antonio Hronchos and the Dallas Glaniatroka split a doubleheader. In game one San Antonio shut out Dallas 6–0 by Stewart’s pitching. In the second game Dallas won 6–3 as Mun sell wildness aided the locals’ three-run fifth.

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Dillon knocks out Queen Alverson in tense Chicago bout

In Lexington Kentucky on May 5 Jack Tilson of Thdinnipolig defeated Queen Alverson of Chicago in the AM round of a scheduled tenorourd bout here Tuesday night. Anderson held the early advantage until a knockout blow by Dillon ended the fight.

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A Few Minutes With the Sporting Editor

A boxing column offers sharp critique of a recent ten round bout. The writer notes controversy over referee decisions and praises Cordova’s fast finish while criticizing the Read decision. The piece discusses the difficulty of judging ten rounds and questions fairness in boxing outcomes.

Kauff to Return to Brooklyn as Suspension Ends

Benny Kauff, the Brooklyn Federals outfielder, was suspended last week for attempting to join the New York National League club. It is understood he will resume play for Brooklyn as soon as President James Gilmore lifts the suspension after settling salary disputes with the Federals.

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Belsey Wins Handball Tourney Clash in New York

G Belsey defeated W G Gis in four games to claim the MCA handball title. Coffey was the betting favorite, besting Reich in a boxing match while Willard loomed as future opponent. The New York tournament drew strong bets and tense play as Belsey mounted a comeback after dropping the first game.

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Galveston Sharks Run Past Waco in Third Straight Win

In Waco Texas on May Tuesday Galveston pummeled Waco 11 to 3 as Waco errors aided the visitors. Galveston tallied in all three innings while Galveston pitcher rotation held steady. Batteries: Ashton and Telly, Alten and Dilger. Umpire: Hayes.

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Players Make Requests

New York May 5 reports that the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues declined requests from the Fingers' Fraternity for changes in dealing with players. It ruled a released player must be paid traveling expenses, to be billed back to the purchasing club. Traveling expenses to training camps were approved for class AA and class A leagues.

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Indoor baseball results from Sunday School league

In the American League game Government Hill Methodists beat St Mark's Episcopal 16 to 7. In the National League Trinity Methodist edged Central Christian 3 to 2. Batteries: Government Hill Smith and Fete. St Mark's Gish McAlpin Hamer Smith. Trinity Methodist Warren Van Dusen. Central Christian Schofield Alberk.

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Peace Near In Baseball World With Federals Rise

Chicago reports on a potential Federal League entry into the national agreement as a major organization. The plan would move players like Wingo Caldwell Porritt and others back to the Federals, with punishment for further jumping and Landis delaying decisions until June. The agreement to take effect next season aims to restore order amid upheaval in baseball.

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