Printers Lose to Peden Iron in Tight Bowling Match
San Antonio Light bowling team strengthens second place in Commercial Tenpin League after edging Peden Iron and Steel on Grand alleys last night. Breit tops with 215, 569 total. Cap tain Wagener and Captain Tinnin star in a dramatic finale as printers stage a fierce shift in frames.
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San Antonio Light
Peden Iron and Steel Company
Steel Company
Wagener
Tinnin
Tron Workers
Breit
Hays
Deibler
Stein
Altman
Graham
Bowling league scores and upcoming match at Fisk alleys
The Fisk company and the San Antonio Machine and Supply company faced high scores with Wagener Pereida Graham and others posting strong marks. The Rubber team has been improving and a win tonight could boost their percentage as the series continues at the Fisk alleys.
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AOD Ae
FERRO
Eels
Deibler
Wagener
Ang Steel Co
Wat Pea
Pereida
Uwelesas Sc
AMTEE
Graham
Fisk Company
San Antonio Machine and Supply Company
Frisco Sportsmen Back 23 Meter Yacht for Lipton Challenge
Frisco sportsmen form a syndicate to raise 250000 for a yacht to contest for the Lipton challenge. Captain Frank Stone of San Francisco will sail the 23 meter class vessel, 120 feet overall, 75 feet water line, 22 feet beam, 20 feet draft, sloop rigged, modeled on Shamrock but longer. Stone will voyage east to collect data on this coastal innovation.
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San Francisco
Thomas Lipton
Thomas L. Miller
Frank Stone
Stone
Hoppe Beats Yamada In Balk Line Tourney Showdown
Willie Hoppe, the 18.2 balk line champion, defeated Kodji Yamada of Japan 400 to 329 in Philadelphia. Hoppe posted a high run of 175 and a 444-9 average while Yamada's best run reached 111 and a 284-9 average. Matthews Cafeteria ad copy appears in the piece.
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Philadelphia
Willie Hoppe
Kodji Yamada
Hoppe
Yamada
Pelicans Tie With Plovers In City Ninepin Series
The Pelicans split a two game set with the Plovers in week six of the City Ninepin League, lifting them into a tie for fifth with the Larks. The opener ended 256 254 with close totals after six innings, and the rematch saw Pelicans win 239 227.
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Pelicans
Larks
Piavers
Billiard Tourney Produces Close Class A and B Wins
Four matches mark a banner day in the three cushion tourney at Alexander's. White beats Howard in class A as White wins after a late rally. Erkel edges Phelan in a showcasing finish. In class B Mayfield and McAllister secure wins with late runs, while Mayfield’s comeback in the afternoon shocks the gallery.
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Alexander's
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Mayfield
Erkel
White
Mayfield Chambers
Howard
Erkel- Phelan
Phelan
Saar Aes
Pheiggey Ae
Eek
Chambers
Innin Williams
4D Wolgast Disabled Could Miss New Year's Bout
In San Francisco on December 5, manager telegramed that former lightweight champion Ad Wolgast has a badly stiffened left arm and will not box again soon, dimming chances of a New Year’s Day appearance in a local ring.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Wolgasts
Wolgast
McFarland Dominates Terry to Five-Round Win in Dayton
Packey McFarland of Chicago easily outboxed Battling Terry of Pittsburg in Dayton Ohio, earning the decision as the bout was stopped in the fifth round of a scheduled eight. Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service 221 EB Commerce Phone 341.
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Dayton, O
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Battling Terry
Pittsburg
Riebe Undertaking Co
Papke Wins Middleweight Crown in Paris Bout
Billy Papke defeated George Bernard of France for the middleweight title in Paris last night. Papke earned the decision in the seventh round as Bernard, hailed as France’s last hope, was unable to continue after the sixth, being counted out.
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Paris
Billy Papke
George Bernard
Papke
Bernard
France
Billiard Exhibitions Eyed In San Antonio Stir
The idea of billiard exhibitions in San Antonio featuring Willie Hoppe George Sutton and perhaps Yamada has stirred the local cue world with inquiries about possible venues and arrangements. San Antonio grows as a billiard center as recent tournaments prove local talent can challenge top players. In Houston street a barber shop pool contest decided by a razor bet ends with Tony taking the job, leaving his rival to seek other work.
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San Antonio
Willie Hoppe
George Sutton
Perhap Yamada
Houston Street
Tony
Thomas High girls defeat Brackenridge 21 to 4 in season opener
Thomas School girls’ team dominates Brackenridge High Independents 21 to 4 in the first girls basketball game of the season. Brackenridge scored first but Thomas then pulled away led by McCullough Burke and Samuels. The match, played fast and clean, showcased strong early form and potential for both teams as they develop.
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Thomas School
Brackenridge High Independents
Thomas
Brackenridge Girls
Brackenridge
Turner Champs Dine Captain Klaus Hosts Ninepin Victory
Captain Klaus of Turner led the Turner Ninepin league champions in a banquet at Turner hall after their season bowloff win over Huntress. Gus Koch presented a loving cup to Klaus as part of a championship celebration attended by many notables including D J Jochimsen W Schmiedkind Al Richey Nic Tengg Emil Schmidt George Lowther Dr A D Zucht and Reiman Neumann.
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Turner
Charles Klaus
Huntress
Klaus
Turner Hall
Gus Koch
D. J. Jochimsen
W. Schmiedkind
al Richey
Nic Tengg
Emil Schmidt
George A. Lowther
Dr. A. D. Zucht
Reiman Neumann
Rud A. Menger
Harry G. Wharton
Emil A. Kuehn
Anton Judmaier
Peter P. Hoefgen
Decision Grants $5000 in Anna Axme Case
The National Trotting Association board of review ruled in favor of owner O. H. Shole of Colorado, dismissing charges that the mare Anna Axme was overage. The decision allows Shole to claim about $5000 earned by the horse in the Detroit and Kentucky futurities, previously withheld.
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New York
Anna Axme
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
O. H. Shole
Colorado
Shole
Anna
Detroit
Kentucky
Not a Dollar Need Be Paid Until Cured
Advertisement for a medical clinic offering treatments for chronic nervous and blood diseases and a range of conditions including varicocele stricture prostatitis rupture and contagious blood poison. Claims years of experience with many cured men and invites written case descriptions if unable to visit.
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Terrill Medical Institute
Hicks
San Antonio
Tex
British Navy Pay Raise Announced in Commons
The pay of officers and men in the British navy will be increased after five decades of stagnation. Churchill announced in the House of Commons that annual wages rise by 1,932,365 dollars, with officers gaining 176,000 dollars and non commissioned personnel 1,756,365 dollars. Seamen and stokers see roughly a 15 percent boost.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Trials Start at Gould Estate In High Point
The annual field trials of the American Winter club begin at George J. Gould the New York magnate’s High Point North Carolina estate and run through the week. Expected attendees include George J. Gould Clarence Mackay Kermit Roosevelt and Vincent Astor.
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High Point
N. C
American Winter Club
George J. Gould
New York
Clarence Mackay
Kermit Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Dr AtLee Dentist Orthodontic Specialty
Dr AtLee operates as a dentist with an orthodontic specialty in the Gibbs Building. Contact details show an old phone 5757 and a new number 160 for appointments.
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Dr. AtLee
Gibbs _ building
McGoorty and Gibbons Vied for 158-Pound Title
Boxing peers rate McGoorty and Gibbons as the top middleweights since Papke left for Europe. Neither matches Ketchel, but both are strong contenders for the 158 pound title in this period.
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Papke
Europe
McGoorty
Gibbons
Ketchel
Horsemen expelled from American Trotting Association
Four horsemen were expelled and two suspended pending settlement by the board of appeals. Dr. W B Prater of Dayton Tennessee and John Courtney of Knoxville suspended until they return all winnings from Uncle Ned for proper distribution. Others expelled include J R Kirby Wheaton Rex A C Ireland Swift Current Sask W L Bedwell Xenia and Will Leroy Princeton. Dr D Haynes Whitesville fined 100 and Granger suspended until fine paid. Dr J R Baird Frederick Oklahoma fined 100 and suspended until payment. Sewanee elects captain for 1913 MecCullom guard chosen captain of University of the South team. Gillem departs for army exams.
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Chicago
Board of Appeals
American Trotting Association
W. B. Prater
Dayton
Tenn
John Courtney
Knoxville
Ned
J. R. Kirby
Wheaton
Ill
Rex
A. C. Ireland
Swift Current
Sask
W. L. Bedwell
Xenia
Will Leroy
Princeton
D. Haynes
Whitesville
Granger
J. R. Baird
Frederick
Okla
Buck Weaver Returns to Atlanta Southern League
Buck Weaver, formerly with New Orleans Southern League team and later with the Chicago Cubs and Boston Nationals, will join the Atlanta Southern League team for the coming season in Atlanta Georgia.
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Buck” Weaver
Atlanta
Buck" Weaver
New Orleans
Southern League Baseball
Chicago Cubs
Boston Nationals
McGoorty Edges Gibbons In Ten Round Scrappy Bout
Eddy McGoorty of Osnkish Wisconsin outpointed Mike Gibbons of St Paul in every round of a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Gibbons showed defensive skill and footwork while McGoorty pressed with body blows and solid lefts, dominating most exchanges as the crowd favored Gibbons.
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New York
Deeé
Eddy McGoorty
Osnkish
Wis
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Madson Square Garda
Gibbons
McGoorty
Gitons
Bu McGoorty
Gibbon
Beding
Nylor
Tigers Buy Pitcher Herm Nichols From Wyandotte
Kent Navin of the Detroit Ameri league club announces the purchase of pitcher Herm Nichols from Wyandotte in the Border League. Nichols gained prominence by defeating Mullin and Dubuc of Detroit and Blanding of the Cleveland Americans in an exhibition after the season.
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Detroit, Mich
Kent Navin
Detroit Ameri
Herm Nichols
Wyandotte, Mic
Trainer's Health Breaks as Murphy Leaves for Rest
Michael C. Murphy, noted athletic trainer, departed Philadelphia with his wife for Atlanta to regain his health. Returning from Sweden after guiding the American Olympic team, Murphy’s health declined and he could not devote attention to the University of Pennsylvania football squad.
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Philadelphia
Michael C. Murphy
Theville
Sweden
Murphy
University of Pennsyvania
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