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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
9
Report says the Bears plan a field fence change at League Park with an extended wall to the far side, aiming to add nearly 300 feet and increase homer opportunities. Club president Mrs Beacon denies any immediate return to Brock in Garden Street as talks continue.
Saucy Sue Oaks winner favored for the Oaks at Epsom Downs with Lord Astor’s filly expected to be a heavy odds on favorite after winning the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Seaspray entered by American A K Maccombeer to challenge.
Mrs. Jacob Jones aged 95 of Springfield Ohio has died at home. She claimed the honor of knitting the first red socks worn by the Cincinnati Reds about 60 years ago when she was a girl in a Cincinnati art shop. The socks were worn on the Reds trip to California.
The Intercollegiate track and field championships open at Franklin Field in Philadelphia with nearly 500 men from 27 colleges. Coaches expect Yale Georgetown Pennsylvania Harvard Princeton California and Southern California to contend for the title as competition unfolds Friday and Saturday. AGGIES Choose Captains at Texas A and M Gillespie Coleman named head of track and Fallian Alvord captain of cross country. Fallian also relay member.
In Indianapolis May 28 drivers including Bob McDonough and Tom Alley prepare for the thirteenth Soo-Mile Automobile Classic at the Speedway. Twenty-one drivers already earned start rights after Tuesday and Wednesday trials. Officials conduct machine checks and driver exams as crowds gather for the event with forecasts of speed records and capacity crowds over 125000.
Captain Bob Roper of Chicago fouled Sandy More in round six of a scheduled ten round bout in Wilmington California, causing a decision loss despite leading until the blow. His brother Jack Roper KO'd Frank Treeman Huntington Beach in the first round of the semi final. American Association results list Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul scores and Louisville Toledo scores.
Chester Horton reflects on golf technique, noting that rigid backswing and arm tension cause miscue. He advises relaxing the back swing, letting the clubhead through, and catching it in the grip at the top to maintain rhythm.opyright John T F. Dilla Co. 1914 reproduction restrictions apply.
Bob Meusel trails Gabby Hartnett in the home run race with his tenth homer of the season as Hartnett leads with 13. Rogers Hornsby and Ken Williams share third, while Ty Cobb steals a base on Schalk’s quick play. Cubs find hope as Denver Grigsby returns from injury and Babe Ruth nears a Sunday return. Pirates surge with Wright’s two homers and a triple plus a single in a 13 to 5 win at Boston, Roush fuels Cincinnati’s 13 to 3 victory over Chicago, and Burleson throws a two one hit win for Paris in East Texas League play. Boone and Todt power the Red Sox lineup in heavy-hitting roles.
In Michigan City May 28 cowboy wrestler Joe Mondip clashed with Warne Munn in a sparring session at a training camp. Mondip bucked Munn opening a gash over his right eye before Munn countered with a right hand that sent Mondip down. A crowd watched the workout. Charley Rosenberg fights Herbie Schaeffer in Aurora opening program. winner pursues Bud Taylor in a later match.
Frankie Pompas of Corpus Christi, 115 pounds, headlines a four round prelim against Bobby Porta of Kelly Field on Jack Shelton's Schwab Field card. Pompas rebounded from recent injuries and previously scored knockouts for the local crowd. Other preliminaries include Mayen vs Young, Forrester vs Sava, Teid vs Pampas, Lopez vs Spar. Summer rates go into effect with grandstand seats cheap and escorts with ringside tickets admitted free.
Southern Pacifico track men left at 10 oclock for Houston to compete in the Southern Pacific Lines field and track meet Friday and Saturday. T. E. Zeller led the group with Harry Murakami Henry Genard Dr Crosty and W. E. Redus among officials. Radio KPRC Houston Post Dispatch will broadcast final results at 7 PM Saturday.
Two civil cases filed in Bexar County court allege damages from a collision between a police ambulance and an automobile at West Commerce Street and Santa Rosa Avenue on May 27, 1923. The city commissioners are named as defendants.
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