Dunham Splash Medal race heats up with four leaders
Four bowlers Phillips Hau eisen Hegeman and A Werel share the Dunhamsplash Medal lead as standings tighten. The schedule runs three weeks longer with many changes ahead as teams eye the home stretch and key matches on Beethoven alleys and Summers allege.
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Dunhamsplash
Phillips
Haueisen
Hegeman
A. Weel
E. Arpmann
Beven
A Phillipps
O. Handsen
A. Werel
Englishman Wins Motor Paced Race at Madison Square Garden
In New York on Saturday night Z Wills of England defeated American champion Walthour in a 10 mile motor paced bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Walthour showed tactics that puzzled spectators. after a disputed tire claim the race was restarted later with Wills maintaining lead to victory in 17 minutes 2 seconds.
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New York
Dev. Z.wills
Englen
Walthour
Madison Square Garden
Watthour
Wills
Aftar
Wilts
Kid Burke Ready For Bout With Young Jeffries
Fort Sam Houston lightweight champion Kid Burke says he will fight Young Jeffries anytime anywhere for any side bet from five to five hundred dollars. He can fight at 128 pounds or above 126 with two hours’ weigh in and can choose the referee. Jeffries must meet him Thursday December 10 at 2:30 at baseball headquarters if he wants the match. Fans want a public bout in a cellar or open lot. both fighters are fast and clever.
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Kid Burke
Fort Sam Houston
Young Jeffries
Tocal Atis Halder
Jeffries
Hid Burke
Baseball
San Antonio Bronchos Expect Fast 1909 Training Camp
Manager George Leidy plans to rebuild with players proven in other fields while avoiding full experiments. He expects a strong 1909 squad, with early starts and hard work, aiming for solid performance in the spring and possible interleague games with Detroit joining as a training partner at Wiedrie Park.
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San Antonio
George Leidy
Leidy
Y M C A Team Bowl Series Opens With Railroad Club
The first of a bowling contest series between Railroad Y M C A and Shy City Y M C A played Saturday night at Railroad alleys. First half score 629 for Railroad and 25 for City. Second half unfinished at five innings with City 40 pins behind. Next match in two weeks.
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Railroad Y. M. G. A
Shy City Y. M. GC
Longboat loses in 1 mile race to Metanca Indian champion
Philadelphia report: Longboat, famed Metanca Indian runner, loses 1 mile race by a length and a quarter to Tom Longboat. Smallwood clocked 65 minutes 1026. Loneboat to meet Dorando on December 15. We give house and let tickets trey with feed.
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Philadelpha
T-Ballwood
Tom Longboat
Smallwood
Loneboat
Dorando
Trey
M. Maruchaed
Close Race for Coming Season in Local Basketball
The 1908-09 basketball season awakens with expected fierce competition as about forty teams contend for the city title. Favorites include M. C G A Turners, Peacock, St. Louis College, and Fort Sam Houston, with St. Louis College seen as a likely finals contender. The Y M C A quint is noted for speed and experience, while other squads like Fort Sam Houston and Peacock show strong potential. courts and surface differences may shape early outcomes. The season will split into classes with interscholastic and junior teams entering the fray, and the Girls Athletic league riding toward a hot finish.
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M. C G. A. Turners
Peacock
St. Louis College
All- Post
Fort Sam Houston
Five
Inds
Fort-Sam-Houston
Hish Behndl
Herbert Scott
Guerra
Ihfoor
Y. Msg. A
San Antonio Academy
St. Athony’s
West Texas
Marshall Training School
Lakeside
Garden Academy
St. Mary's College
Bara
Y Reserves and YMCA Team Set for Tight Court Clash
The Steves basketball team will face a strong YMCA second team on the Tatter's floor Tuesday night. Both squads are expected to be well matched in a close game. The Y will use the occasion to practice at the post gym and may meet Lakeside Saturday night.
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Steves
Y. Regularg
Post Gymnasium
Game Postponed Between Royal Achates and Cyclones
A planned meeting between Royal Achates and Cyclones at Mission Garden on Wednesday night has been postponed. Royal Achates will instead attend a dance at Turney later that evening hosted by their lodge.
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Mission Garden
Turney
Halk
Iby Thalr
Lodge
Local sports brief items from Fort Sam Houston and region
Robert West likely to join Port Worth baseball early next season after Army release. Alabama Kid’s move to Kid Lavigne at City of Mex met with local joy despite a knockout in the session. Independents, San Marcos, Houston Athletics arrange New Year games. Fort Sam basketball talent prepares for season with YMCA Turners series in planning. Lakeship versus St Mary’s College today. local teams and schools gearing up for basketball and football showdowns across Dallas and Waco.
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Robert West
Fort Sam Houston
Port Worth
Pantherville
Kid Lavigne
Mexinn
Fort Sam Howaton
Lhey Wiltle
Turners
Verein
Dallas
Waco
Texas
Joan Institution
Houston High
San Antonio
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