Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1915

Page

7

McFarland and Gibborng Bout in Limelight at Brighton Beach

Boxing fans flock to Brighton Beach for the McFarland vs Gibbone bout promoted as a $22,000 event. Analysts split on a winner, predicting either a Mike Gibbone knockout or a Packey McFarland points decision, with neither taking needless risks and both athletes showcasing contrasting punching styles and reach.

New York Sant 11 Prekey McFarland Mike Gibbors Brighton Beach Oveun 4. C Wilat C. Btarstall Sta Taather Tdeft Pnateara Jas Tom Prisca Uttle Ergtian Ricter John Bull Packer Mike Gibbone Mike Box Blue Ghnte Constdarbla Ioneia Mike Ales Jenyves Abc Vietory Packey Muel Lysy MacFarland Freddy Welsh McFerland Hint McFeriend Ms Rival Yanding Orn Gibbens Dlis Puckey Mike Sarny

Spectacular bout shaping up for Arsl yound title match

Sports observers note a fierce contest looming as top fighters train hard while trainers push tactical plans. Packer and Hodpe jaw appear set for a height and reach clash, with critics predicting a decisive ring performance and a crowd pleasing display.

Willie Thinian Paches Pauckey Ereet Mike Packer Gibbons MONTY

Knights of Columbus two games schedule at town venues

Stanies Keller’s Knights of Columbus baseball team will play two Sunday games at town venues. In the morning at Negimine Army Post diamond at 9:30 they face Knights and the isod’s Pharmacy. In the afternoon at Trish’s Park at 2:30 they duel the NXX Pearls. Frie and Grinsenbeck will catch for the Knights in the morning, with Hisks and Sinclair for the Pharmacy.

Stanies Keller Knights of Columbud Knights Isod Army Post Negimine NXX Pearls Trish Hark Hisks Sinclair Hood Keiach’s Park Aldwrth Goff Melchar and Altman Brewers

Murphy Wins Big at Hartford Grand Circuit Trot Meet

Tory Murphy dominated the final day at Charter Oak Park Hartford winning the 2:11 trot with Lulu Lumine and the 2:15 trot with Tramp Wright in straight heats. He also claimed two firsts and a second across three races while Walter Cox took the 2:14 pace with Camelia as Murphy’s yard collected wins.

Hartford Conn Eepi, Jr Tory Murphy Chayter Ok Park Murphy Lulu Lumine Earl Wood L Tramp Wright Walter Cox Camelia Hal Murphy Takiog Moray

Yale golfer wins intercollegiate individual title

Yale golfer P.O. Blossom wins the intercollegiate individual championship at Greenwich Country Club, posting rounds of 75 and 73 for a 150 total, one stroke ahead of Louis J. Brenden of Yale and John M. Simpon of Tiangie, in a September 31 event in BrEexwich, Conn.

Breexwich Conn P.O R. Blossom Yale Goitt Greenwich Country Club Himt Louis J. Breden John M. Simpeon Tilingie

Tinker Day at Federal League Park in Chicago

Report of Tinker Day events at Federal League Park honoring Joseph B. Tinker manager of the club. Quoters planned to present him a watch and chain while a match between Broty and Bullliswre was noted, with Tinker expected to attend.

Chicago Tinker Federal League Park Ndor Joseph B. Tinker Watch and Chain Bullliswre Montag

The Cobb Slumps in Batting in Chicago Match

The report details Cobb’s slump as his team struggles against rivals with Batters like Crawford and Barns delivering important hits. It notes leaders across leagues, including Dubious averages, and highlights Boston and Chicago standouts, with other players posting notable home runs and stolen bases.

Chica TVA Polity Mast Wowk Amein Mucalsu Hak Crawford Cobb Vahwann Cotal Mm Spenkar Boston Ludetus Philadelphia Long St. Tuy Daubert Brooklyn St. Louis Doyle Cravath Carpy Pirtaming Manny Pittyburg Alesander Toney Cincinnati Brookton Riages Bragklyn Konesehy Pitta Magee Mann Ault Koneleng Fmost Towl Buffalo Pittsbury Winnell Chicago Crandall Bovis Ilung Lettlers Southern Association Hendrex New Orleans Miller Mobil G Rubbers Memphs Chattanooga Edmonson Sloan Birmingham Lee Aulente Lord Memphis Burke Mobile Henares Bath Thomas New

Boxing Promoters and Winners Stirring Night Ahead

A late 1920s boxing column previews promoter plans for a big night, naming Dan Marshall and Gene Gibbons as key figures. It notes weight classes from light welter to bantam, discusses a controversial foul decision involving Kid Williams and Erile, and mentions no-hit and near no-hit baseball form and The writer flags the struggle over referee decisions and title claims.

Juha Gotenko Kid Wiliams Copenhagen Denmark Baltimore Jostio Johnns Erile St. Louis

Ertle Wins From Williams On Fou

In a boxing bout Allan Ertle defeats Williams on fouling penalties in a ten round match. The referee warned both fighters as blows and fouls occurred. Ertle led in the later rounds and earned decision points despite Williams regaining some pace.

Ertle Williams Fou Allan Johnny Beeve St. Paul Wis Bud Whitlam Halumare Chionpion Unicel Ton Rom Ana Bertle Aden

Frederickburg Races and County Fair Highlight Tex Event

In Fredericksburg Texas four horse races preceded a Kerrville vs Fredericksburg baseball game at Gillespie County Fair grounds. Time records noted for the races with Little Medler and other horses. Major cycling practice in Chicago with Otto Walker setting speed marks. Local celebrations include a wheel-around-the-hub ceremony in Ruston.

Fredericksburg Tex Kerrsfile Gillespie County Dasts Vinte Sandia Warboy Kiddies Dani Little Medler Caisseau Jimmy Valentine Chicago Inl Speedway Park Andns Otto Walker Ina

Vank Tennis Players Task Across Rough Results

Fragmentary OCR lists scattered match results and player names from a New York area tennis event. Entries mention Viitay, Detrait, Philadelphia, New York, and St Louis with inconsistent scores such as 8-2 and 7, referencing multiple unnamed matches and locations.

Viitay's Resats St. Tos New York Mievetan Rk Detrait & Kosten Miladelphia

Federal League meat market and tournament wrap

Fragmented report covers Federal League meat market notes and a regional tournament in Seguin Texas. It notes results, participants, and notable performances from local players and clubs with mentions of Be guin Development Company planning drillings in Guadalupe County.

Unclear sports scores in fragmented report

Fragmented OCR lists teams and scores with many typos. Readable items mention Buffalo and Kansas with a 3 to 0 result, but overall content is garbled and cannot confirm full matches, dates, or opponents. The piece appears to be a truncated sports brief with multiple errors.

Fragmentary scores and names from late 20th century game notes

A garbled OCR text lists scattered team names, cities, and partial scores including Newark, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Davenport. Mentions individuals like O Connory Bluejacket Land and Allen, with references to teams Buffalo, Harlevi, Budient, and Henning. No coherent single event emerges.

Taye Davenport Bronvha St. Louis Ao Real Chempier Dave Newark Kariiss City Alkansas City Scots Buffalo Kansas City Qoo Harlevi Budient Allen Main Henning Enzenroth

Sinton Man Honored In Formal Farewell Event

John D Corhran of Sinton was honored in a formal farewell gathering in San Antonio as he leaves to join the Bowling Cooperative Company. Speakers included Potter Canty, Jide BoA Hunter, M0. Neleon, FO. Cobb, and de Ge Williams. Neighbors praised his leadership and business ability while expressing regret at his departure.

Sinton Tex Sophie Prom Janie Wrofessimmal John D Corhran San Antonio Bawin Chiwveraiy Company Moeman Nonay Potter Canty Jide Boa Hunter Neleon FO Cobb de Ge Williams Cochean Mannet Tod Ie Weil Gulf Coast Grill St Biesinass

Auto Light Regulation Clash Sparks City Debate

A citywide effort to regulate automobile headlights prompts enforcement controversy. Police report many offenders freed with small fines after agreeing to dim high beams, while others faced arrests for shining lights at unsafe distances. Officials will issue owner tags and enforce lighting limits to curb glare and improve safety.

Luis Automobile Hradlignie Soree

Cleveland and New York Face Rough Second Week

Fragmented scores and player names appear for an early American League game with references to Cleveland and New York. Readable items include Batteriog James, Kipioe Vand, Rowton AO MOT tage, Wyckot, Seavey, Halli am Thamas, and other scattered names amid unclear abbreviations and numbers.

Taston F Pilladeiphila Tay Rowton Fusserion Wyckot and Seavey Halli Am Thamas

National League mindolpthin and city club notes

Fragmented text lists teams and players across cities with scattered names such as New York Bell and Cincinnati, mentioning matches or standings. The garbled OCR preserves many proper nouns and potential game entries but lacks coherent structure or dates, yielding a dense, unreadable montage of teams, venues, and persons.

Beart Government Notice and Local Sports Card Fragment

Fragmented report shows Southern League at Little Took with RHE Nash and Little Ruck batting stats amid garbled lines. Includes references to batteries Kronno Street Roth Gibson and others, plus an odd government note about Beart’s tram and reptile development.

RHE Nash Fine Kronno Street Wat Roth and Gibson, Hi

Also Mentioned on This Page

McFarland and Gibbong Gotham Gavin Lord Swivel Berry OF England George McManus Olly Mackie Ceneral Francmos LA Pettit OF France Solly Santa Claus Knock You Japan Baron von Blotinhogen Germany K. Ofc ERX Pearls Bae B. R. Binscam Chicaro Fane Ta Bonor Chiseas Ue Wiss Teamrhooe Tvent Rgadlirt Reini Georgia Peach Kauff Magee Konetchy Federal League Wankther Bros Phar Weet Gauits Lowther Rens West End Pharmacy Madi Pape Musaw Holliday Lowothers SV Rat Endeam ST Paul Minn Thich Ken Heeb Turk Reata Reb Barmandalph the Palma Eddie O'Donnell Mike Gil Wind Rouind Epie Marehall Gathman Ea Coat Sport Add Ehanea Ob Gibbons Merayland Iyi Paeke McFarland Kid McCoy Huske Tommy West Jack McCormack Steve Mdonnell Pilly Sut Peter Mater Geoffers “Hore Boh Muzsimmons Champlor Kitz Villams Erile Vhide Aye Krtly Vadaubiotly Redericksburg Kerrville Werrville Fredericktsburg Batterles Green Mon Brent Ruston Mass W. G. Kendal Beaton Slevele Little Hand Charles Reed Antiean Association Indianapolis Columbus Columbua Alonameny Philadelphe Phy Kabonkis Hostan Metenit Pat Llelothin Jest Mtu Banton Ctuginnalt Louis Ping Samas Tostan Chloe Troakivn St. Louie Ab Pttstere Ee Fife Rieston Lewis Tith Wwe Hrr Jolihathy Raa Benatn Nore Wiams Delumaay bin Franciaco Thomas C. Bunty Pel Kael Rehr Priday Vic Bunty Laigalih Witiohal MeNile Aponkisn Uno Dondas Jitonaldle Halders Tannston P Griffith Darentine Willaims Wasaniira Seguin Weil Ani Beguin Beguin Development Company Sand Hills Len Ennirectors Fetive Drilling Cor Oll Ft Jeounty Guadalupe County Hans Belts Brooklin Pritebuzz Bilaniis Kewarl Kansas St. Ois Dittsburg Hirowkiyn Davenport Ara Chapman John D. Joehran Sas Antonin Sonn Asia Sune Ton Timi Sags St. Lewis Sutherland Tetum Evers Teers Elim SL Louis Vaukerive Haniliuan Severed Mince Kraeser Cleveland It Betewir Zener HB Tiethets Cleveland Batteriog James Onhui Nod Steenge Tokees Kipioe Mindolpthin Bell TF Low He Sealols Barnes Whatsing Cluwily Adams Gibson Horton Iiliabueg Roary Tiltsburs of AODP Batterton Rudutoy Gods Antiehter Tenn Chociinati St. Tavule Lear Cincinpail Bie Laila Wingo Atlanta Sige Oum Zoo Bia Phan Jenk Ant Hateins Challanvoe Nadu Tanvoga Ae ‘Selig Clark Ac Motil Snort— Rhe IT Mobile Battersith and Higgins Catington Decknee Beart Woodward Carriage CO ANG OM Outfitters & Willbee
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication