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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1921

Page

3

Guilford Moves To Lead In National Amateur Final

In St Louis on September 24 Jesse Guilford of Boston holds a commanding lead after 18 holes in the final round of the national amateur championship at the Country Club. Gardner of Chicago trails after squaring and trading holes while Guilford’s accuracy and several timely putts push him ahead.

St Louis Jesse Guilford Boston Bob Gardner Chicago St. Louis ‘Country Gardner Guilford Gerdner All_square Reigh Allaquare

Baseball scores and standings from recent games

Baseball reports list results across several matchups with details of batteries and pitchers. Standings reference St Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York Cleveland Detroit and Washington, with notes on doubleheaders and postponements.

Lor Pat New Fork Maveland Louis Eredes Pyastington Philadelphia New York Cleveland Battersen Coveleskie O'Neil Hoyt Gcheng Letroit Chicwse St. Louis Boston Chicago Koston BR. HE McQuillan Kaul Jman Daly Brooklyn-Cincinnati New York-St. Louis

Dixie series games resumed at Memphis before big crowd

Memphis Tennessee September 24 Spencer Abbott and his Memphis Chickasaw Southern Association pennant winners return home to resume the championship series with Fort Worth Texas. A capacity crowd is expected at Rusgwood Park for three games with all reserved seats sold and general admission moving fast. Oscar Tuero may start for Memphis against Paul Wachtel, a top spitball pitcher in the Texas League.

Memphis Tenn Spencer Abbott Memphis Chickasaw Fort: Worth Texas Chicks Kort ‘Wort Jake ‘Atz Panther Memphis: Park Oscar Tuero Memphis “Club Fort Worth Paul Wachtel

Boxing bill opens at Beethoven Hall with two title hopes

A double headliner boxing card is set for Beethoven Hall on Friday night September 30. Promoter Jack Shelton says two ten round bouts are signed, with Bobby Green vs Jimmy Guest and Kid Pancho vs Matt McGee. Other preliminaries include Pat Cavanaugh vs Curtis Meeker and Kid Nando vs Cliff Bledsoe. more bouts may be added to round out the card.

Business Men's Athletic Club Beethoven Hall Jack Shelton Bobby Green San Antonio Jimmy Guest Jack Fowler Pancho Matt McGee Oklahoma McGee Pandho Jankers San Antonio Flash Pat Cavanaugh Curtis Meeker Kid Nando Cliff Bledsoen Shelton

Football makes its bow to sport world in first 1921 games

Chicago reports opening football action as Northwestern Indiana Notre Dame and Harvard schedule early tests. Northwestern battles Belit, Indiana faces Franklin, Notre Dame meets Kalamazoo, while Harvard and Yale prepare doubleheaders with Middlebury and Boston University in New Haven and New York.

Chicago Middle West Matey Northwestern University Indiana University Harvard Notre Dame Iuniversity University of Town Northwestern Belit Purple Indiana Franklin Notre Dame Kalamazoo Viasat Indizng Missouri Valley New York Yale New Haven Bates Middlebury College Boxton University

Boxer Breaks Arm in Milwaukee Lightweight Bout

Milwaukee novelist? actual text states Ritchie Mitchel, Milwaukee lightweight-sxer, broke his right wrist in the third round of a ten round bout in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Wis Ritchie Mitchel Sxer

Boxing Bout Halted as Cut Opens Fragile Victory

The boxing committee stopped the bout between Mitchell and Rice in the fourth round after Mitchell used only his left arm and a wide lead, while Rice suffered a left eye cut and bleeding. The decision halted a battle where Mitchell held the advantage prior to the stoppage.

Ernie Rica England Mitchell Rice Mitchiell

Buff Adds Second Title By Beating Champion Herman

New York report on September 24 describes Johnniny Buff of Jersey City defeating Herman, New Orleans, in a fifteen round world bantamweight title bout. Buff showed speed and aggression, winning by decision after ten rounds were won by Herman and one was even. Herman previously held the title from Kid Williams and had recent bouts with Joe Lynch.

Beriston Corpus Christi Tex McRey Weldb Bastet Sailor Kid Williams Webb Buff Herman New York Jobniny Buff Jersey City Auekison Worl New Orleans Hermen's Kid ‘Williams Baltimore Joe Lynch Lyne Brooklyn

Texas Builds 7469 Miles Of Road Under Federal Aid

Texas reports 7469 miles completed and 17077 miles under construction or planned after five fiscal years under the federal aid road law. Texas leads in miles completed and under construction with federal funds totaling 17.89 million dollars, Illinois close behind in completed aid. Highway Engineer Win­drow credits county officials and federal cooperation for progress and urges continued funding to improve Texas roads soon.

Austin Tex Mexas Texas Iowa Illinois Texan Highway Department Miste TR. G. Windrow Countied Fer

MISS LEITCH WINS OHawa Sent 24 Miss Cecil Leitch champion

Miss Cecil Leitch, British women's golf champion, defeated Miss Mollie McBride 17 up and 15 to play in the final round to win the Canadian title. In other notes, the U S Marine Corps won the National Rifle Team match at Camp Perry with 4219 points, beating the Infantry 3204. A East vs West golf match slated for New York precedes the women’s national calf championship at Hollywood club Deal, N J on October 3. Athletic directors in the Missouri Valley Conference plan basketball schedules in Kansas City September 20. Austin College opened football with a 0–? victory over Durant, Sherman, Vex. Artien match set for October 7 between Lennard and Fried.

Ohawa Cecil Leitch Malay Mateh Sie Mollie McBride Marine Corps Camp Perry Ohio United States Marine Corps United States Infantry New York Faust’ Va United States Holywood Club Deal N. 4 Lincoln Neb Missouri Valley Conference Kansas City

Automobile collisions reported on East Cincinnati Avenue

Police report two cars operated by W. T. Teague and John Heinz collided in the 400 block of East Cincinnati Avenue Friday night. Both vehicles damaged. one driver transported to R. B. Green Memorial Hospital. Additional local notices include ads for services, shops, and events in Crockett and San Antonio areas.

Anna Kovar Houston Street West Commerce San Saba Irs Kovar

Obituary of Robert Nunn 56. San Antonio resident since 1907

Robert Nunn aged 56 died Saturday at 3 AM at his home 3414 South Flores Street. A native of Ontario Canada he had lived in San Antonio nineteen years. He is survived by his widow and daughter Margaret Nunn and three brothers Otne and Ed Nunn of Toronto and Charley Nunn of Port Dover. He was a member of Anchor Lodge No 424 ALP and A ME Huixache Camp No 38 W O W and San Antonio Lodge No 927 Fraternal Aid Union. Funeral Sunday at 5:40 PM from his residence with Rev B Arthur Alleston officiating. Burial in Mission Burial Park. Active pallbearers to be Woodmen members. honorary pallbearers to be W F.

Robert Nunn Hig South Florestreet Ontario Canada San Antonio Fie Margaret Nunn Ften Toronto Charley Nunn Port Dover Tiq Anchor Lodge Alp A. ME Mame G Sam -C Marnhing East Nuelid Avenue

Obituary notices from San Antonio area deaths and services

Several obituaries and funeral notices reflect San Antonio area deaths, including Ty Heidrick de Bona and Peter Rocco de Bona, with details of death, survivors, and funeral arrangements. Also noted are Sam New and Linda Lehan whose burial plans and surviving relatives are listed, along with funeral home arrangements by Zizik Undertaking Company and local directors.

Mexican Red Cross declines government donation plan

The Mexican Red Cross has decided not to accept any portion of the Mexican government’s donation for flood sufferers. The consul stated the decision was learned Friday, as the society led by Juana M Long and E Piszini prepared further charitable contributions.

I Mexicana Angel i Casarino The Red Cross Mexicana Juana M. “Long E. Piszini Hi Wade Rade

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