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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
5
A historical double feature highlights a split by the Ahren s Ott squad with Simming stars. The event includes multiple innings, notable plays, and a tense close as both sides showcase pitching by Fried and Wedge, with key hits by Simmang, Gray, and Collins.
Kid Williams of Baltimore, the world bantamweight champion, meets Peaukie Burny of Jersey in a twenty round title fight declared for the arena tonight with Hol Smith of Chicago to referee. Williams says he is in splendid condition and confident of victory. Advance sale December 21 and 22 with limited January tickets.
Umpires Anderson and McAfferty were surprised with awards after a hard fought Army base football match. The lengthy ceremony at Headquarters Park recognized their arbitration in a win by the Army squad, with speeches from Aldonas of Ahrens & Co and donations by local firms. The game featured multiple touchdowns, standout play from Tistror, Gelringer, Guertin and Bul Ten, and a crowd eager to honor the officials who supported the event.
The Sunday School basketball double header is slated for Tuesday night. In the National League First Presbyterians meet Central Christians, while St Mack's Episcopal faces McKipley Avenue Methodists in the American League. Neither opening game winner yet, both teams claim they will win Tuesday. A large crowd is expected at 8 10 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus football team from Coimbua routed the Base Hospital eleven of Fort Sam Hillstop 28 to 0 on Infantry Post gridiron. Strong teamwork and frequent forward passes powered the win as all players contributed notably. The Knights scored four touchdowns and added two extra points in a decisive performance.
The Coropal Institute and Southwanlesna State Normal settle their Thanksgiving dispute and announce a game for Wednesday December 8 at the Baptist Academy field. Coropal unbeaten, Normal has several defeats this season, including games against Baptist Academy and North Texas Normal. Stanley Cofall elected Notre Dame captain for 1940. Harry (Doc) Mettheshey, a noted former player, dies at 45. Harry S Lansing of Columbia named Missouri 1916 captain.
San Antonio Texas December 2 1915 Luck Tire and Manufacturing Company 2035 Marya Street City Gentlemen The reason Thought stuck in the Lark Thre and Manufacturing Company was because Mr Hutchins thought it was a grand proposition after he had investigated it thoroughly before taking it up I have great confidence in his judgment as he has never recommended anything to me for an investment which did not say not as well or better than he anticipated and singer have taken my stock every time that comes in the office Monday so much enthusiasm year (Ne future of the thre that Tam Rind Have my Atori and now nothing to go by to take me alan Howpectfally youve Te STING and 30 St Marys street
Henry M. Biman known as Higbee joins the San Antonio Texas League baseball team after a trial at an Army Post. Manager George Leidy watched the Ahrens Off-All-Stars double header and instructed Simmang to sign Monday at the Guilder Hotel. Simmang excels at plate discipline and outfield coverage, earning praise for eye, walks, and fielding range.
The San Antonio team defeated the Army Post in polo at Fort Sam Houston Sunday afternoon by 7 ½ to 4 ½. The Army Post reserves beat the civilian team 11 to 4 in the subsequent match. notable injuries included Lieutenant Kirby with a dislocated shoulder and Harald Rayton shaken but uninjured. The first San Antonio team displayed strong teamwork and skilled horsemanship, while officers performed well on their mounts. Spectators enjoyed a lively matinee and the event concluded with a clear success.
Holy Name defeats St Tauis Codexe in a tense junior tennis match held on Windlora courts after a close rally. Ler May Pret ve He Moly lead the close action with strong serves and returns. The result boosts Holy Name in the season standings.
A letter from H Hildebrandt at 12A Austin Street praises the Tack Tire and Manufacturing Company, citing integrity and sound business ideas as key to success and endorsing the tire as superior. The note includes stock subscription rationale and belief in a bright future for the enterprise. Also lists holiday rail and travel specials with various dates, routes, and pricing from Southern Pacific and related services.
The article notes that revues surge in London West End and suburban theatres during wartime, edging out traditional variety. It contrasts English revues with the French, highlighting lighter wit, entertaining plots, and dominant American influences such as ragtime, slang, and rapid, novelty-filled scenes.
A Berne report details a heated confrontation in which Richard P. Bi ers, an Acreci can citizen of German parentage, condemns Gaffney as a rabid pro German agitator amid wartime tensions. The piece portrays strong distrust of enemy sympathizers and calls for firm loyalty measures.
An American resident in Munich faced pressure to leave Bavaria after anti German writings and pro German agitation. He fled to Switzerland then sought transport to New York as American officials labeled him a rabid agitator. The case underscores tensions as Germany and its emigre critics clashed during the early war period.
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