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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1902
Page
10
Sunday light reading notes Tim McAleer and his team gaining enthusiasm as Americans praise their work. The article highlights strong defense from Bobby Wallace and a steady campaign by the Yankees.
The column surveys players like McCormick and Geebs amid Chicago White Sox and Nationals chatter. It notes McCormick’s rising form and home run cadence, Comiskey’s foe Browns in reach, and Nationals improving. It mentions Brooklyn’s team pace and Schaefer’s growing reputation as a speedy, capable bat.
Elkes, Champion and Geers lead a field of speed merchants in a tight pennant race. Despite injury Elkes returns to form and eyes the title, with Bobby Walthour a potential spoiler. Geers dominates as a top reinsman, steering winners across the circuit with Pop Elkes and a strong Village Farm stable backing him.
Aug Geers wins the Derby heat at Readville Mass amid concerns after a Bo Nell injury. Spectators and impartial observers note the outcome would likely have been the same despite the accident. Geers is slated to drive against John Scannell's Theod bot in the next event.
English swimmers prize long distance events and Hoilbien’s plan to cross the Channel. The sport is seen as a fine life skill and body builder, yet Americans have not matched English achievements in this endurance niche.
An account of cyclist Holbien attempting to swim the English Channel from France to England via Cape Griz Nez to Dover. He was rescued by a tug when close to the North Sea, in 62 degree water, after covering most of the distance. The piece also offers safety advice for swimmers, warning against cold water, heavy meals, unknown tides, and lone ventures, with general guidance on preparation and fitness.
The upcoming National Tennis Championships at Newport Rhode Island begin August 19. Five contenders in the singles race include William A Larned Malcolm D Whitman Beals Wright Leo K Ware and William J Koot. In doubles Dwight Davis and Holcombe Ward face strong rivals such as the Wrenn brothers and the Princeton champions Little and Alexander.
The piece compares players including Larned Whitman and Wrenn, noting Larned’s graceful, bold strokes, Whitman’s cautious, consistent play, and Davis’s hard-hitting risks. It praises Wrenn's defensive and attacking mastery and contrasts Annamhiah experts Mahony’s safer backhand style with American methods, emphasizing technique and return certainty.
Holly Thompson, a fifteen year old of Savannah Georgia, won the gold medal from the Atlanta Gun Club and the amateur shooting championship spanning six states. His record included twenty five straight kills. Holt zendorf of Waycross tied Thompson. Edith Renter, a sixteen year old, also competed and showed solid scores. The Interstate Association shoot tournament will be held in August in Massachusetts under the Haverhill Gun Club.
Captain Costello of the Cornell nine says Avi er Dineer of the Boston league club and Christy Matson of New York will join Sikes College of Forestry next year for a course.
St Louis has won more games than any club except Chicago, leading the Pirates in victories and maintaining a strong position in the league race.
Manager Hermann of the International Athletic Club Fort Erie reports Tommy Ryan of Kansas City accepted terms for a twenty round bout September 15 with Kid Carter of Brooklyn. Carter's manager Maelas already agreed. The middleweight championship bout carries a $5000 purse with 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser.
Tom Sharkey discusses the Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout and recalls the Roblin attack in the second round that nearly choked him, noting the severe punch that took his wind and nearly ended the match.
Unclaimed letters listed for the week ending August 16 at the San Antonio post office. Recipients urged to advertise letters with full address and pay one cent. changes of address to be notified to the postmaster.
A fragment lists names and firms including W C Cochrane Norman Walace N Nigro Co Union Mattress Factory Pres of Shiner Conservatory Gould and Wood Houston Bladridge Alamo Loan Co Anglo American Agency Tex Homestead Co and others in miscellaneous notices.
A list of names including Arthur Beiter Mrs pred Bawer J3 Kate Miss J A Sanders appears in a photos section. The fragment offers no events or actions, only a roster of individuals.
Headquarters for fancy California fruits invites orders with flexible delivery days and access to top stock. Reilly Bros promotes nationwide supply and competitive pricing for assorted fruit selections.
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