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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1925

Page

23

Virginia girl a s most promise in tennis ranks

Helen Wills profiles rising American tennis talents including Penelope Anderson of Richmond and Belay Dacubs of California. Anderson, who beat junior champion Helen Jacobs in Forest Hills, shows polished strokes and tournament experience. Dacubs, 17, has a strong forehand and top spin, while others like Charlotte Bonner and Alice Francis are noted for doubles potential.

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Naval Base tenth position on ball team

ATIENS Greece Sept 29 a denth position in waterball called the ninth base has been added to the game as it is played in Greece. The annual inter-school championships are held on the island of Syra. Extreme right lies in the waters of the Aegean where many of the Washington gamers. It became necessary that the game Uda ruymeh, go invent the tenth position with way between first base run right field. The uniform is a bathing suit and the daughty player waist deep in the Aegean proved useful separation, pulling a stop to wang bomb rans.

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Champions Pass Upandles in Idle Boxing Summer

A review of a quiet boxing season shows champions losing commercial drive. top names like Dimpsey, Leona, Walker, and Kaplan kept earnings modest due to limited events and reluctance to fight. Several peers missed lucrative matchups that could have netted millions, while some fighters pursued overseas or nonboxing ventures, leaving the outdoor circuit underpopulated.

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Veteran cyclist battles fatigue in long road race

A veteran rider, famed for endurance, faced a tough stretch as fatigue rose. Despite energy strains and pushing limits, experts note his steady power output and disciplined rhythm, maintaining pace toward a challenging finish.

Batting Leaders and Pennant Chase Highlight 1920s Baseball

A fragmented 1920s baseball recap notes team batting honors across Washington and Pittsburgh, with players like Simmons and Speaker cited among American League leaders. Pirates, Cubs, and Reds show strong hitting while injuries and upsets shape pennant race dynamics.

Carruth and Brown Lead Club Golfers in City Tourney

In the first flight of San Antonio Country Club fall golf tourney qualifiers, Carruth and Brown headline with scores around 72 and 79. Notables include Tom Logan 80, M Lewin 83, Walter Walthall 85, and Andre Gientenans 88, as the event continues through the month with a city championship to follow.

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One Arm Youth Earns Grid Letter From Alabama News

An Alabama high school football player, despite severe arm injuries, earns a varsity letter. The article notes his courage, family ties, and the impact of his perseverance on his team at Birmingham area school and the Central Ministry context.

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Mack Pays 25000 For Jersey Player

Mack pays $25,000 for a Jersey player amid a season shuffle. The deal, reportedly near $16,000, involved transfers from Toronto to manager Mack at Wark nna. The move affects the Tutemierionn league and several teams, with the season’s early games showing hitters and nine figures in play.

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Catcher Tags 2 Runners Out On Same Play

A late baseball play featured catcher Cobbs tagging two runners at home plate as they approached on the same play. Rigney and Maney joined in the play at first base, with the catcher applying a tag on both runners as the ball reached the plate. The relay to home and timely tag by Stokes completed the outs.

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Marks Fall in East Texas Circuit Records Fall in East Texas League

Readable fragments show marks and records collapsing in the East Texas League during its first year 1993. Individual performances by Nottoway Tyler Williams Chmiels and others set multiple new marks while club records largely remained untouched. Specifics on teams like Texarkana Greenville and Paris Club appear, with references to bases, hits, and pitching feats amid a wave of record setting across the circuit.

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Grange to Face East West Tilt in Rose Bowl Era Plans

Historic notes recount Grange aging star power and a planned East West tilt at Rose Bowl amid 1920s football era shifts. Mentions Pasadena and Southern California, with references to Spalding and Chicago ties shaping season expectations and fixtures.

Grange

Flyweight Champion Genaro To Tour West In Vaudeville

Flyweight champion Frankie Genaro signs with a Western vaudeville circuit for a tour starting this season. The act features Genaro paired with a promoter for appearances across venues in the West as he markets his title.

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First Logger on TD Crowd at St John’s Seminary Field

Approximately 500 fans watched the San Antonio Internationals defeat St John's Seminary 3 to 1 in the opening game of a movement era. De Penna opened the scoring after a miscued save by St John's keeper, followed by two more by De Ga Penna. Graga and Baker starred for the Internationals while Smith and Fisher contributed for St John’s.

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Mage's Faith in Harris Rewarded

Connie Mark notes the wager of Harris in the Athietivs race with Slim Tharcinghar keeping Athietivs afloat. Jean Hitehnr-Biry and Thuriss push for progress as Harris Thundereil struggles to mesh with teammates. Wirt, Shug, and Rommel spark the lineup while Harris remains central to the quest for victory and scoring milestones.

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Throwers and pitchers in baseball arm myth debate

The fragmented text discusses differences between throwers and pitchers, noting arm strain, recovery, and the belief that throwers may rely on power and speed. It mentions myths about pitching styles, wonders if a thrower’s arm is a risk, and hints at the idea that true pitching relies on technique over raw arm strength.

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Veach And Ferguson Lucky Ball Tossers

Veach and Ferguson shine as lucky ball tossers in 1910s era baseball. Mentions of Washington and Yankee teams hint at notable players and a shift in rosters amid a tense season.

Illness Ends Texas Star Bri Potts Career

Illness wrecked the mound career of Texas star Bri Potts after a promising college run at State University. Once hailed as a top left handed pitcher with natural stuff, Potts chose study over major league offers, later suffering a lung collapse that curtailed his athletic pursuits. Friends note his battle to fight back and reclaim his former form.

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Razorbacks Hold Early Scrimmage At University Ground

Razorbacks conduct first scrimmage with three full squads at Vallppteville Ack Sept 29. Tindell Rogers captain outlines coaching staff while Bevith, a giant fullback from Tidura, stands out in practice. Reult and Rave compete for tackle roles as Scott, Lousthen, Cole, Ayera and Chips vie for spots.

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No Wonder Bucky Fights Them Hard

Scranton reports a rugged test as Bucky battles a tough lineup in a fast game. The piece highlights aggressive play and strong pitching, with late innings offering momentum swings.

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Racing Circuit Meet Opens in New Braunfels End of September

The four day circuit event at New Braunfels runs September 24 to 27 with judging, pacing, and running events. Officials include Judea T. Ed Wilkins and Charlee Howell, praising the South Texas Pale Circuit as a leading organization in the state. Entries include Gage, Schreiner, Aukey, Gierarhwale, and Clark stables, with prizes highlighted and preparation underway for a major display of racing talent.

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Baylor Bears Face Strong Test Against Notre Dame’s Micha

Waco Texas September 19 The Baylor Bears prepare for a daunting clash with Notre Dame’s powerhouse Micha while knowing they will face a national champion level opponent on foreign soil. Baylor aims to show strong football in the Southwestern Conference era style as they contend with high expectations.

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