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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
47
Dr. B. Merrill Hopkinson of Baltimore L. Di Bennedetto of New Orleans and A. F. Dugosh of San Antonio Texas are designated to the Olympic team in a formal listing from the committee.
Freshmen defeated Sophomores 10 to 5 on Clark field in an extra six minutes of play. Pritchett booted a 30 yard drop kick to tie and then crossed after blocking a kick to seal the win. Ned Holland led the Freshmen from San Antonio. Seniors and Juniors played to a scoreless tie, with the title to be settled in a rematch.
New York December 8 The executive committee of the American Olympic company named James E Sullivan chairman of the team selection committee for the 1912 Stockholm games Mathew P Halpin of the New York A C was chosen to fill the same role for Stockholm and Michael C Murphy trainer for the Penn team was named as trainer for the American athletic team of 1912 Tryouts will be held in Boston Chicago and San Francisco with dates near April for pentathlon on the 18th and decathlon on the 19th and 20th Swimmers will be chosen considering national championships indoors as outdoor swimming is impractical United States will be represented in all events including horse riding fencing and cycling with south members listed among the committee"}
The baseball program in New York City next week lists events beginning Monday with a National commission meeting at 11 a.m. and an Eastern league session at 10 a.m. Tuesday features National league board of directors at noon and general owners meetings at 2 p.m., followed by a banquet by the Philadelphia Athletics at 7 p.m. for magnates officials and writers. Wednesday covers General meetings of both the National and American leagues.
San Antonio Motor Car Co offers 5 and 7 passenger Oldsmobiles at low prices to clear stock before new arrivals. Fore doors electric lights Warner Speedometer Prestolite tank included. exchange accepted. Bee Frederick Murphey, Lawyer, 511-512 Hicks Building.
Ann Arbor December reports that coach Fielding H. Yost has not signed a renewed contract. Students and alumni fear his absence could endanger Michigan football. Yost expects to decide within thirty days, while campus debate grows over the conference and future scheduling with Minnesota.
The Rock Hill drag hunt at the hunt grounds drew a good crowd yesterday with a seven mile course and three checks. Rainer Drury and Page led the chase as Hal Chase faced a sharp career heat, with plans for another run Sunday near Fort San Houston as many from Fort San Houston are expected to attend.
The Grand Big Five beat the Century High Rollers by 142 pins across three games. Carl Ziegler led with high game 269 and high average 211, while the team total was 2842 to 2700. Thomas of the Century Rollers had high game 236 and high average 202. Next match set for career night at Century Lanes.
CORPUS CHRISTI Tex Dec 8 Married in Mathis Thursday morning at 7 oclock James Kelly of Corpus Christi and Miss Ellen Timon of Mathis. Miss Timon daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Timon one of the oldest families of this section while the groom is a popular young business man and former Pelicans baseball player. They will reside here after December 18. French athletic instructors use photography to reveal faults in athletics including high jumping.
The international six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden starts Sunday night with fifteen teams. Defending winners Jimmie Moran and Eddie Root return in different pairings with Frank Kramer and Fred Hill. Other entrants include Lorenz and Saldow, George T. and Brecco, Lapize and Van Couwaert, Pedlar Palmer with Jumbo Wells, E A Pye with Elmer Collins, Jacks B W Clark with Joe Fogler, and Demara with Lawrence.
The San Antonio Scholastic association raises membership from four to six with St Anthony college and St Mary’s college joining. Other members are San Antonio Academy Garden Academy Peacock and Brackenridge High School. A 30 game schedule starts January 9 with two games weekly on Saturdays and Tuesdays on dual courts. Age limit remains 21.
The St. Louis College Juniors defeated the High School second team 10 to 0 on the college gridiron. Schuele ran 30 yards for the first touchdown after a reception. A second TD followed from a fake line back play. The Juniors closed the season with six wins and one loss.
It is confidently announced that the St. Louis Browns will not make their battle for the pennant next year but will prepare to build up for the season of 1925. The statement signals a rebuilding approach and reassures fans of future efforts to improve the club.
A Winter Baseball league meeting is set for 6 30 this afternoon urging every manager to attend or be represented. Reports on each club’s finances will be given and several player trades are expected. The season has gone well so far and managers hope the four remaining games before December 31 proceed in fair weather.
Manager Roger Bresnahan of the St Louis National League club arrived from Toledo and denied scouting players. He said he would not block Mil ler Huggins from leaving for Cincinnati if he gets a chance to manage that club.
The boxing bout between bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon and Patsy Brannigan is canceled after a new mayor in Johnstown Pa bans boxing for the present. Brackenridge High defeated Marshall Street 16 to 4 with Snider and Wheeler standout, and will host the High School Scrubs next Monday.
St Marys College Minims defeated St Louis College Minims 23 to 14 on the college court yesterday afternoon. E Ducos and E Bonn led St Marys while Marchalk and Ithelm were top players for St Louis. Cartwright and Lindau ran the game for officials as a large crowd watched.
Washington December reports that Surgeon General Stokes condemns football at the Naval Academy as a questionable sport for future officers. He cites hazardous play and lingering disabling after effects, urges regulation of outdoor sports, and recommends daily physical drills for ship crews.
Chicago, II. Dec. 8 Acc to reports among baseball men steps are to be taken at the National League meeting in New York to transfer ownership of the Boston club to a group headed by Murphy of the Cubs. The franchise price is $175,000 with $100,000 pledged by four men including Cha Murphy, president of the Chicago National League club. Others named are Charles We and Joseph Harris. Stahl's Case Will Be Deal
The victorious University of Cal nia Rugby football team may meet the winner of the Vancouver Victoria game in Vancouver British Columbia at an annual matchup with Leland ford.
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