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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1915

Page

3

Sunset win caps odd bowling night over Swifts

In a rough read of a local league, Sunset beat Swifts 792 to 60 in a late Friday match. Key performers include Gates with 579, Derr and Captain Uriel leading Sunset, while Waddell and ONeill posted high marks for the Swifts. multiple high scores and misplayed plays mark the noisy event.

Mark Wes Wat Bellinger Gates Bettur Holdie Derr Uriel Sunael Waddell O'xeill Hollimer Sinacts Mendy Niedt

De Oro Sets New World Record In Billiards Match

Alfred De Oro established a new world billiards record Friday night with fifty points in twenty eight innings, surpassing Frank Dar’s 34 innings record from 1907. The record came in the second block of his match against August Hieckhofer, with De Oro scoring 24 points in 84 innings and a high run of eight. The final results and next match are noted, including daily stoppers and Chicago-bound plans.

Mhigaso Tre Alfred He Oro Persperid Frank Dar New Orleans de Ore St. Tauly Ores Au-Gust Hieckhofer

Amateur boxing cards and local baseball notes from New Orleans

Fragmented report covers Ollie Anderson and Mcafferty in amateur league action and post season amateur championship series. Mentions local promoters Harris Beason cap Letdy and Arthur Mitchel with expected keen clashes Sunday afternoon. Also notes Clarry of New Orleans defeating Sam Langford in a New York heavyweight bout and scattered railway and sale items.

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Cleveland bakery owner to discuss meat and bread sales

In a Cleveland meeting Friday George DP and W end Of the Taker attempt to brief officials on city bakery issues. Severs, owner of the American Te st Bagel shop, will head to Cleveland next week to address reported timing problems and potential sales of Pheetub. Steele indicated job openings and incentives are being prepared.

Dohmeain Tieaportant Mion Cleveland Lee L George DP Steete Communitton Seifes Seavers Jobnean Cin Steele

Alamo Heights Triumph Over West End in 19 to 0 Match

Alamo Heights football defeated West End 19 to 0 at Elgeble Park Pride afternoon. Uli Myst Tele Roth and Jeane contributed key assists in the second half as the Heights pulled away. Early on West End neared the goal, but a strong stand by Alamo Heights stalled the drive. Lingworthy led West End’s attack, while Ficclé, Bi, and Lehman featured for the winning eleven.

Mania Heights West Indyluven Elgeble Park Uli Myst Tele Roth Jeane Herther West End Alamo Heights Heights Immedi

San Antonio High Downs Sinton in Friday Football Tilt

In San Antonio Vex December 4 the San Antonio High School football team defeated Sinton High School on their home field. The visitors led early but the local squad, led by standout Newberry and Sterne, rallied with strong line play and timely passing to take control and win. The Sinton squad showed flashes of talent, with Strauss and Ward contributing on both sides, though the locals maintained the edge throughout.

Sinton Santo Altonte Iocal High School Newherry Strauss Fas Toad Senna Pigs Gillespie Ward Carlisle Washington, D. C Lane Savenieen Carlisle Indians

Lawn Tennis Body Names Star Players

New York December 4 Members of the executive committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association approved a report on the ranking of star players. Wotton M. Johnson, the president, announced the national singles and doubles rankings for men and women. The annual meeting scheduled for February will consider amending the constitution to admit national members and access to public parks in major cities.

United States

Golf course construction study at University of Illinois

Chicago, Dec. 4. Golf course construction added to studies at the University of Illinois, believed first among leading educational institutions to adopt such a plan. Tom Benda low engaged as instructor. His remark notes construction has become an important art with high demand and few experts.

Chicago University of Ilinuis Tom Bendalow Bendatow

Mexican Bandit Case Held Without Bail in Rio Grande Valley

Mexican suspects Lopez and Cubit were held without bail by Judge Kirk as grand jury action nears. Prosecution claims they killed Dr. EB. 5. McCain in a rain wreck near Brownsville, seven miles north of town on October 17. Witnesses testified Lopez seen near the wreck site and described weapons used. defense plans proceeding on habeas corpus.

Ter Aoreiro Lopez Rojerio Cubitore Kirk We Grind McCain ReowHsville Tandy Hrownsville Topking C. Pierce Lopez Caballero A. Klader Tayman Nicangi Gonzales Trinidad J. Chupa Te Hose Ars

Testimony Given in Kingsville Train Death Case

Para Cuellar de Peni testified Lopes was on her horse Sunday afternoon before the wreck and remained there for two days. Statements by Curella Emily G Lazane and others corroborated. The case, before Judge Kirk, concerns the death of Detar McCaby and another U S soldier on the same train.

Cuellar de Peni Lopes Dingsville Curella Emily G. Lazane Andres Garcia Lepo Sheff Kingsville Wenday Santiago Tantillenns Proxetiang Flores Lacang Chapa Guadalipe Ramona Martin Costerer

Plan to issue bonds for Corpus Christi advertising

A local plan urges issuing 11 000 in bonds to fund a citywide publicity drive promoting Corpus Christi as a winter and summer resort. A citizens mass meeting is set for December 20 to review legality and scope, with county cooperation and tax funding proposed. The plan aims to broaden posting of commercial and resort features and share burdens among property owners.

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Ordinance Bans Ne ad billboards at intersections

City commissioners moved to prohibit erection of billboards within two hundred feet of any street railway at intersections to reduce danger and obstruction. The measure, drafted by City Attorney Gillette, amends the existing billboard law and stops new permits. The meeting also adopted a new 200 page financial system to unify city funds, clarify authorities, and align with the state charter. it takes effect in ten days.

Cprner Steves Titus Leven Gillette

Brackenridge Park considers temporary clubhouse use for golf

Mayor Brown and Commissioner Lambert studied the municipal course at Brackenridge Park to decide if a temporary clubhouse is needed this year. They favor repairing the old Jockey Club building to house the club, with showers and lockers, at low cost. If used, the course might be renumbered to align holes with the clubhouse, but no major changes to the layout are planned.

Brackenridge Park Brown Lambert Jockey Club Emall Stark Sam Major Brown Prise

Hirsch 18 Confident Quipus Christ Tex Inc

Joseph Ulrsch president of the Texas Bankers Association left for New Orleans for the Cotton States Bankers Conference. Hirsch called the conference and predicted about 500 attendees including bankers agricultural experts and others backing the movement. Conference to discuss financing the enterprena and preserving livestock in the Southern states.

Quipus Christe Tex, Inc Joseph Ulrsch Texas Bankers’ Association New Orleans Cotton States Bankers’ Conference Hirsch

Mayor to Present Texas River Needs in Washington Meet

Corpus Christi Texas Mayor Roy Miller will join the Texas delegation in New Orleans before traveling to Washington to present Texas river and harbor needs to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. He notes Texas projects faced cuts in recent appropriations and expects stronger support from the committee.

Corpus Christi Tex Te Cusress Texas New Orleans Southern Pacific

Union Leaders Held in Chicago

In Chicago authorities charged forty seven union officials and others with labor graft and extortion. Indictments allege nearly 600000 in tribute and a city wide network with nine districts guided by officials. Prosecutor Cass noted 6946 counts per defendant and described strikes and damage to property used to extract payments.

Chicago Fursts Ugs Charles C. Cass Hinckmall Stile Maclay Hosno Union

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