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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1921

Page

3

Nee's single clinches Gears win over Sandcrabs in 3rd straight

Johnny Nee's fifth inning single broke a tie after O'Brien's homer as the Gears defeated the Galveston Sandcrabs 3 to 2. Lefty Lybrand and pitcher Jack Knight kept the game tight, with key plays including a one handed Bear catch and Henry's double.

Johnny Nee O'Brien Galveston Bears Lybrand Matt Williams Henry Fuller Jack Knight Knight Jack Keight Connolly Distel Nee Secord Tullos Brock Hin Alien Crabs Bear Alten Hint Sam Haight Sying Jark Knight Bittle Fillam Pulige Benkebner Filles Neg Boor Neo Boue Wee Connally Sara Knight Schfieb

Standings and scores from Saturday baseball across leagues

National League results show St Louis beating Chicago while New York edged Washington. Boston defeated Philadelphia, and Cleveland toppled Detroit. American Association notes include Birmingham and Memphis games, with Texas Oklahoma League results from Mineral Wells and Ardmore.

St Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Boston Washington New York Akeegels St. Louis Broklyn Tonton Philadsiphix Louis Pittehure Cincinnati Fridarta Renalta Chleaco Alexander Farrel Hzey Lenehue Coumbe Winge Louis Seer Wim Wisburg Dionk Haines Clemens Arison Brotttem American Association Pel Eesseseees St. Wane Eat Louis ‘ Wate Washington Fo ARS Detroit

Tommy Still Supreme Dog Wins American Derby Race

Tommy the undefeated whinpets dog claimed the American derby title in Hamilton Massachusetts on September 3 racing 200 yards in 32.15 seconds. Owner James Gilligan of Lawrence Massachusetts noted the record time as Man War the Canadian champion was scratched.

Hamilton Mass Tommy James €. Gilligan Lawrence Tamamy Bres Man War

Tipple Blanks Gassers in Shreveport Victory

Dallas pitchers threw a near shutout as Tipple Blankson beat Shreveport 8 to 1. The offense produced eight runs on hits in seven innings, with ten strikeouts by the Dallas pitcher and a solid fielding effort behind him.

Defer Win and Tie Highlight Transferred Star's Debut

A rushed report notes a deferred win and a tie as a new transfer from Beaumont, Whoistan, enters the Troustan lineup. Varavehied delivers key hits, with six points from the firer and other scoring by the header, as the team aims for a strong groove.

Troustan Hesder

Beaumont and Houston Baseball Doubleheader Delayed by Darkness

Friday saw eight innings without a run before darkness halted play. The games were moved from Beaumont. a doubleheader will occur Saturday. First game Beaumont 2 Houston 5 with batteries May Meine Alexander Pearson Griffith. Second game Beaumont 0 Houston 4 with batteries Meine Whaling Bolden gad Eiffert.

Beaumont R.H. E. Beaumont Houston May Meine Alexander Pearson Griffith R.A. Beaumont ONO Whaling Bolden Gad Eiffert

Fort Worth Takes Series Lead In Wichita Falls Game

Wachtel in form as Fort Worth beat Wichita Falls Friday 6 to 4 in a key series game. Kraft and Rigney led the attack with three hits apiece, while the Spaud ders managed four hits. Final score 14 to 12 in Wichita Falls comeback effort?

Fort Worth Wichita Falls Tex Wachtel Spuadders Kraft Rigney Cate

Boat Race Postponed in Detroit Ahead of Martusworth Trophy

The first heat of the Martusworth trophy motor boat race in Detroit was postponed from Saturday to Monday after Maule Leaf VII, the challenger, reported a broken gear box.

Detroit Mid Mosdar

Archdeacon Sets World Record for Circling Bases

Archdeacon, center fielder for the Rochester International League club, established a new world record for circling the bases in 2.5 seconds during a format trial, finishing despite a strong headwind. The previous mark was 18.4 seconds set by Wana Lohert in 1910.

Rochester Mautive Archdeacon Buseball Rochester-Newark Wana Lohert

Major League Pennant Hunt Sees Tight Averages Across Contenders

All four pennant challengers sit at seven percent in wins with Pitt having a half game edge on New York as the Giants trail by one game and the Yankees hold a full game lead over Cleveland. Ruth lifts the Yankees and Meusel Peckinpaugh also homer while Shocker and Heilmann lead pivotal races in a packed week of results across the league.

Pittsburg Nationals New York Giants Pirates Yankees Cleveland New “York

Japs Must Capture Match Saturday in Davis Cup Duel

Forest Fiftits New York September report says Japan's Kuningae and Shimidari risk Davis Cup fate as they meet Watson M. Washburn and Norris Williams II in the third doubles match. Mile. Suzanne Lenglen to appear in an exhibition mixed doubles with Vincent Richarda after the Davis match. William M. Johnston beat Ichiya Kumague in straight sets, while William T. Tilden II outlasted Zeam Shimidzu in five".

Forest Fifits N. Y Mile Suzanne Lenglen Vincent Richarda May Suten Bundy Los Angeles Willis EE. Davia Sai Franeiven Japan William MM. Johnston San Francisc Ichiya Kumague William T. Tilden II Philadelphia Zeam Shimidzu Shimidzu Jet Tilden

Rickard Indicted on Transporting Film Charge

Federal grand jury indicts Tex Rickard promoter of Dempsey Carpentier for transporting motion pictures of the bout from Jersey City to Chicago in violation of federal law. Rickard previously fined $1000 for a similar offense and released on bond after arrest.

Valeaga Tex" Rickard Dempsey-Carpentier Dempany- Carpentier Chicago Jersey City Rickard New York

Ellam Denies It About Land Aimay In Galveston Report

Galveston manager Roy Imlom of the Tex League era says nothing definite about a report from Galveston regarding land aims for Atlanta Pitot. He states no action has been taken as of Friday.

Galveston Atlanta Roy Imlom San Antonio

Uncertain Atlanta Proposition Side Notes In Baseball

The excerpt records confusion over an Atlanta proposition affecting player status in the Southern Association. Statements indicate a return to Galveston next season would preclude playing shortstop, with uncertainty about futures and positions. The dialogue mentions attention to the proposal and questions about second base duties.

Atlanta Southern Association Adachu Ellum Galveston

Downey and Wilson Reported for 160-Pound Battle

New York dispatch notes both Downey and Wilson announced plans for the 160 pound heavyweight bout. Each camp predicted victory by knockout as fans expect a strong clash. Jack Dempsey fans will see him at Rickard arena Monday watching the Downey fight from ringside.

New York Clevelanil Riddle Byran Vion Downey

Boerne Beats Bandera In Kendall County Fair Game

Lawhorn of Boerne pitched a one hit game though Bandera scored twice on errors as Boerne won 7 to 2. Bandera tallied on a scratch single while Boerne collected ten hits with Lawhorn contributing several hits and driving in runs.

Lawhorn Borrie Bandera Boerne Tex Borrie- Southpaw Kendall County

Orioles to Bandera in Sunday Monday Series

The Orioles of the Saturday League travel to Banters to face their local team in a Sunday and Monday series. Layne and Amann will pitch for the Orioles with Arrondondo catching. Manager Amann asks players to report at Pete's Place on Sunday morning.

Orioles Banters Layne Amann Arrondondo Pete

Tiremen to Battle Tigers in New Braunfels Game

Diamond Auto Supply baseball team heads to New Braunfels Sunday to face the Tigers. The Tiremen recently defeated the Tigers once, with Brecher and Tolle listed as New Braunfels battery and either Ovie Wursbieh or N Means slated to pitch for the Diamond team.

Diamond Auto Supply Company New Braunfels Tigers Brecher Ovie Wursbieh N. Means Rt. E. Inom

Twelfth Field Artillery Triumphs in Camp Trayix Final

The Twelfth Field Artillery beat the First Infantry 7 to 5 in the Camp Trayix baseball playoff. Brought wis pitched for the winners with Walgraf and Hanson also on the mound for the Doughbars. The teams meet again on September 1.

Field Artillery Infantry Wis Walgraf Hanson

Danish swimmer Mille Gade begins 150 mile Albany to New York swim

Miss Mille Gade, 22, Danish champion swimmer, starts a 150 mile relay like voyage from Albany to New York with a pilot, trainer, and masseur aboard. She plans to complete the journey in four days by swimming about sixteen hours daily.

Albany N. Y Mille Gade New York Frisdas Miss Gade Manhattan

River City crime report and local notices

A disorderly page item notes a man found unconscious on the Weis Pecan street sidewalk near 100 block at 10 10 Friday night, taken to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital by police ambulance. Other items include stolen car report from 304 Brooklyn Avenue, a public dance notices and local business ads amid an assortment of community notices and events.

Man Ralph "du R. R. Russell Brooklyn Avenue W. Commerce

Rug company offers two tone reversible rag rugs

Murgis Rug Co presents area rag rugs made from old clothing two tone reversible designs. Located at 812 Gladstone Travia 4261 Ady. Transportation and delivery options are available.

Murgis Rug Co Gladstone Travia Ady

Attentive Squirrels Target Golf Balls Not Players

In Carleton Place Ontario a local report says golfers observed squirrels watching players. Leslie Reynolds tracked a squirrel to a hollow tree and found a cache of 41 salt balls. further searches uncovered more missing balls on the course.

Carleton Place Leslie Reynolds Halle

Obituary for Gertrude Schaezler a San Antonio resident

Mrs Gertrude Schaezler age 78 died Saturday at 645 am at 046 River avenue Sle Iwan she was born in Germany and lived in San Antonio 67 years She left five sons two daughters one sister one brother and nine grandchildren Funeral at 430 pm Sunday at her home with interment in Knights of Pythias cemetery Also obituary for Frank X Groshenny age 62 died Friday at 2 pm at 210 River avenue native of Alsace and long time San Antonio resident He is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter Funeral services were to be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock at melodic faith family church led by Rev B S McKenna

Lybrand Vtirosh Distel Sehlieh Ly Brand Tullos Bill Ineher Teare Connally Galverton Rs Antonio Tullas J. Whight Loy Threy Ren Spenrer Melhar Nec Gertrude Schaezler River Avenue Sle Iwan Germany San Antonio M Jx Max Nand Adelph Walter Otto Schnesters Sophie Mueller Oxenr Brotne Sinter Lina Lierk Julius Lilerk Stry- Teun Suniay Interinnit Knights of Pythios Frank. X. Groshenny Frank X. Grosheny Alsace Twenty-second Infantry Qeronima Frank Earl Groshenny Lilian Dale Groshenny Funera Rey McKen

Local man J. Harper Hare dies at 40 interment planned

J Harper Hare, a Greenville native, died Wednesday night at 1 o'clock at his residence 312 Lilian Street. Survived by wife Jennie and five children Theresa Arla Kate Claude Otto Elbert. Funeral Tuesday at 4 PM from Ne Lidivig Undertaking with Rev J Be Bell officiating. Interment in Pearsall on Saturday at 3 PM under Pearce Wilbert funeral directors.

J. Ha Borner Lilean Street Greenville Jennie Hare Antonio

Ku Klux Klan Parade Reported in Austin

The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan held a parade in Austin with San Antonio Klan members participating. About 8:30 pm street lights flickered on Congress Avenue and a figure carrying an American flag appeared. Officials say more than 1000 participants were involved.

Associated Press Austin the Knights Congress Avenue San Antonio

Grain shippers meet in Houston to study tariff changes

Shippers of grain gathered in Houston to discuss coordinated opinions on a proposed tariff shift from Atlantic to gulf ports. The Friday meeting at the Houston Chamber of Commerce urged presenting a unified Texas position to the Interstate Commerce Commission and to include the issue in the Southwestern Industrial Traffic League docket.

Houston Tex Krain Exas Gulf Ports Atlantic Hotston Chamber of Commerce Gulf Ion Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Southwestern Industrial Traffic League Dallas

Legion Members Leave France After Visit

Two thousand American supported, fatherless French children waved as 100 American Legion members prepared to sail from Paris Saint Lazare port Havre aboard the Leopoldina for home. French infantry and republican guards escorted the delegation. Emile Deutsch de La Meurthe praised Franco American aid to orphans and noted ongoing support with direct correspondence between American benefactors and the children.

Prean Paris Sept France St. Lazare Station American Legion Belgium Havre Leopoldina Emile Deutsch de la

City considers gravel as cost saver for paving

City Engineer Dr B Barriga may approve replacing trap rock with gravel on streets to cut costs. Harrigan claims gravel at 1.42 per yard versus Texan Trap Rock at 4.25. Southwest Texas Bithetic company under contract for 400000 in paving could see large savings if trap rock rate remains high.

Harrigan Texan Trap Rock Texas Billithic Company Horrigan Bitwithic Company

Corps Corporal Gaston Laid To Rest In National Cemetery

The body of Corporal Robert A. Gaston 28 killed October 8 in action near St Etienne France will arrive in San Antonio Wednesday. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Gaston 1515 New Braunfels Ave a sister Miss Mabel Gaston and brothers Roy and Fred. Interment will be in National Cemetery with full military honors. He received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre for bravery in the engagement. He belonged to Company F 141st Infantry 8th Division and trained at Camp Bowie before overseas service in July 1918. His death occurred in the same action as Captain Ira C Opden. Corporal Gaston was born at Fort Clark Texas and educated in Brackerville and San Antonio.

Robert A. Gaston St. Etienne France San Antonio Hoboken Graton Robert Gaxton New Braunfels Avenue Mabel Gaston Roy Fred Gaston Alo National American Legion Gaton Tie 14St Infantry Ira C. Opeden Gaston Fort Clark Texas Brackerville

Campaign to Safeguard Interests of America and Ireland

Chicago announces a new national campaign by the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Public. The effort centers on safeguarding interests at the disarmament conference as one of four issues, led by Thomas W. Lyons from the national headquarters. A telegraphic dispatch from Stephen MM. O'Mara of Limerick, Ireland, provided key guidance while he is in Washington.

Chicago America Ireland American Association For Tvpublic Thomas W. Lyons Anneciation Way Stephen MM. O'Mara Tabyar Limerick

Jail Escaped Convicts Nabbed After Train Ride

Houston police arrest Maximo Vega and Ernest Conner, escaped convicts from Huntsville, as they rode into the city on an I. & N. railway train. The pair, heavily armed, fled from Beaumont last Thursday after injuring a guard and overpowering a ward. they were captured without resistance in Houston.

Thouston Vex Houston Polic Maximo Vega Ernest Conner Huntsville Conroe Houston Buntaville

Tulsa man whipped alleged thief in masked vigilante raid

In Tulsa Oklahoma on Friday night over 100 masked men attacked J. I. Prasler a 28 year old accused thief after release from jail. They stripped and whipped him then ordered him to leave town and warned others to cease crime. Prohibition agents named in Texas reorganizations announced appointments of Ray Lemmon and George M. Pridgen as agents.

Okla Prazler Wewan Prohibition Austin Tex Texas David YH. Moreris Ray Lemmon Dale George M. Pridgen Jlousteg Prohibition Sipents

Food prices rise in many cities reports labor department

Washington D C September food prices show increases from July to August across major cities. Philadelphia Chicago Washington New Haven Bridgeport Providence Kansas City St Louis Springfield IL Birmingham Peoria Salt Lake City Denver Little Rock ranges from 1 to 6 percent.

Washington Department of Labor Philadelphia Chicago New Haven Bridgewort- Aid Providence Kansas City St. Louis Springfield Birmingham Peoria Salt Lake City Denver Little Rock

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