Light Trophies Presented At High School Banquet 1908
At a banquet for football enthusiasts, Principal Charley J. Lukin led a program honoring the High School Victory of 1908. The San Antonio Light awarded gold football trophies to 12 players and reserves, with Captain Singer and Leo Sien noted for team leadership.
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Charley J. Lukin
San Antonio
Lukin
W. D. Williams
O A. Pleuifer
Paul Metziothin
Binger
Dreiss
Bee
Abbott
Worley
Lien
Lambert
Grads
Lipscomb
Grogs
Minck
Wood
Apis
Leo Sien
Weans
Singer
Beethoven Elects Rathoven Junior Club Officers
The Rathoven Junior Club held its annual election on Wednesday night with close votes for president and vice president. A. J. Castanola was elected president and Geo J Mimiiirst as vice president, while Fowler was reelected secretary. New officers include H L Fowler secretary, Arthur Hye treasurer, Adolph Rennett guard, and M T Hoare club reporter.
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Adolph Rennett
M. T. Hoare
Wolgast Wins Bout Over Kid McCoy in Milwaukee Fight
Los Angeles reports Wolgast of Milwaukee stopped Young Kid McCoy in the second year of what would have been a 10 round bout at Madison Junction last night. The contest ended in a knockout in the second year, delivering a decisive victory.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Kid McCoy
Nuad Junction
Stubbornly Fought Girls Bball Battle Ends In Extra Period
Thomas six beats Brackenridge Grammar 5 to 3 after a 2–2 halftime tie and scoreless second half. Mildred Arnim sinks winning goal in overtime as both teams struggle with passing and limited field goals. Goldbeck stars for Brackenridge, while Arnim, Denman and Guinn shine for Thomas amid tough defense and miscues.
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Tong
Thomas
Brackenridge Grammar School
Mildred Arnim
Brackenridge
Local High School Girls Basketball Schedule and Facts
The girls team from a local high school plans a tough season beginning January 16 with a varsity game at Rustin. Experienced players lead practice with the boys team, while league officials plan monogram sweaters for teams. Meanwhile the Featock and San Antonio Academy reserve elevant disbanded after a fall cancellation, and a basketball contest may replace it. Turner gym hosts tonight’s exhibition with anticipated vaudeville style entertainment.
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San Antonio Academy
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Book Titles for Players in Baseball Nicknames and Pasts
A quirky list links player traits to book titles, naming Cincinnati figures Johnny Kane and Miller Huggins with Little Things, Luther Taylor with The Man From Home, Moore and Crit with Kincaid’s Battery, and more. It notes The Supreme Test for the Gubs and The Girl Question for several players, plus a Giants fan’s misread purchase Tales of the Ox Tanke.
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Johnny Kane
Miller Huggins
Home
Luther Taylor
Kincaid
Battery
Moore
Crit
Sheeters
Gubs
John Hummel
Artie Hoffman
Walter Blair
Fred Merkle
Pat Powers
Joe O'Brien
George Tebeau
Tom Ramsey
Pots Browning
Celly
Port Sam Hays vs YMGA Battle Promises Tight Contest
The Port Sam Hays team travels to YMGA tonight for a likely even game on YMGA’s floor. It marks the first appearance of the B Sol soldiers in the local contest after several years of absence.
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Haskatbol
Port Sam Hays
YMGA
Thia
Soma
Detroit Heads Here on Trip For Tigers Spring Arrival
Detroit American League club executives F. R. Poss and W. H. Yawkey arrived in San Antonio and conferred with local officials about bringing the Tigers to the city next spring. They plan to arrive around March first, use hotel accommodations, and hold twice daily practices at the ball park.
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W. H. Yawkey
Tigers
San Antonio
Morris Block
Louis Lindhelm
Yawkey
Tigera
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Rockport
Block
Ouce
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Poss
Alfred Shrabb to face noted distance men on track
Alfred Shrabb, famed English Tunnel champion aged 82 in his eighteenth year on the track, will race against several prominent distance runners. Other sports notes include Frank J. Marshall versus A Hubinstein in Lodz, league penalties for scorers, and upcoming championship dates.
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Frank J. Marshall
Brooklyn
A. Hubinstein
Lodz
Gloeckner Tied For Top In Bowling Showdown
Kickapoos win both games from Yaquis on Turnagleys with Gloeckner scoring two wins and Dunham none. Elmendorf Languerin and Icke led pins as crowds cheered a comeback to tie the first game late, then surge ahead in the sixth. Score reports list lineups for Kickapoos and Yaquis with umpire and scorer names.
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Dunham
Kickapooes
Yaquis
Blpine
Kickapooos
Owls Lead City Bowling League As Hugo Jaster Sets Record
The Owls surged to the league lead with a 319 average aided by Hugo Jaster who shattered the city mark by delivering ten splashes in two contests. Gloadliner and Lobmueller follow with 304 and 304, while Dukes is the only other team in the 290s. Three weeks remain in the schedule.
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Missiona
Owls
Hugo Jaster
Se Twa Ramen
Turner
Gloadliner
Lobmueller
Dukes
Deing
Conring Tas
Rigen
Bankers Win at Indoor Baseball in Electric Park
In the opening game of the indoor baseball series at Electric Park last night the Prost bank defeated the Washer Bros 18 to 10. Smith pitched for Frost allowing six safeties to 11 by his opponent, with Frost taking an early lead until a fourth inning burst. A Glothiera rally in the sixth produced six runs, but the game ended with the bankers in command.
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Washer Bros
Smith
Frost
Glothiera
Big Game Tuesday in Be thoven alleys clash
The upcoming Tuesday night match between the Comanches and the Owls at Beethoven alleys is billed as the season's most exciting contest as both teams sit tied for first with a perfect percentage. The week's schedule lists Heats versus Fritze, Lohmissier versus Duke, Tornadoes against Alamo Ironworks, and other league pairings across Turner and Sommers Garden venues.
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Turner Altega
Comasches
Beethoven Valleys
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Duke
Turney Alleys
Tornadoes
Alamo Ironworks
Tipto Wells
Notice to Tax Payers In San Antonio 1908
Mayer office announces the board of equalization will convene at the city assessor room 13 in the hall to pass upon oppositions from the division and upon all assessments made by the assessor for the five years ending May 31 1908. The board sits daily 9 am to 1 pm except Sundays and holidays and finishes in a day. Neither the city council nor the assessment committee will consider petitions after adjournment. Bryan Callaghan Mayor Fred Fries City Clerk. Dr Keeling Dentist 2044 Plaza. Children teeth specialty seed oats kansas texas and marnchear noted.
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City of
San Antonio
Texas
Board of Equalization
Segaion
pEsesementa Atear
Bryan Callaghan
Burns Bowling League Leads Averages In Record Pace
The Royal Achates lead with an average of 238 per game as the Alamo Iron Wakkars trail by one pin. A tight battle for top averages continues with close scores and ongoing league play.
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Alamo Iron Wakkars
Thera Tso
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Wis
Tana
Cyelones
Westerzil 5 Drafted by K C Westerzil 5 Drafted by K C
George Westerzil, Broncho out fielder and third baseman, was drafted by Kansas City. Report arrived from the National Commission this morning, shocking local management. Westerzil, a San Antonio High School alum, signed last summer and showed strong fielding and a .301 average in 14 games. Club president Mortis Block lamented losing him, stating his value exceeded the draft payoff.
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National Commission
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San Antonio
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Spurs
Lelby
Wisty
Mortis Block
Tam
Weaterzil
1908 Football Harvest San Antonio Sees Open Play Debate
San Antonio reports show 1908 football season with 14 deaths and 299 injuries, fueling the argument that open play rules may be more dangerous. The year records more maiming and injuries across schools and colleges, including four Cal toga players and seven athletes, with notable high injury counts at large colleges in the south.
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San Antonio
Yale
Speaker Swall
Ja Lurgast
Game Called Off Due to Inability to Field Teams
The scheduled morning football match between the Marshall Streets and High School reserves was canceled at the last minute because the two teams could not assemble. The situation leaves organizers unable to proceed with the contest as planned.
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