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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1912

Page

18

Will Miss Brush Aids The Fogel Expulsion Impact On League

The New York owner will miss Brush as Fogel is expelled. The National League backs Tom Lynch for re election and broadens changes in leadership. McGraw may cut support, altering the league president’s position amid a changing New York club alignment.

National League Horace Fogel Fogel Tom Lynch Lynch Fo- Sel League Iis National Line Umate American League Origation Ban On Murphy Cubs Brush New York McGraw

Motor Trucks to Headline Thirteenth National Auto Show

Motor trucks and delivery wagons of all kinds will be prominently shown at the Thirteenth National Automobile Show in Chicago next February. About 250 trucks and 200 car parts exhibitors are expected, with 90 complete vehicle exhibitors occupying main floor space across the Coliseum and armory. The event runs February 1–15, with commercial cars February 10–15, and will feature both light wagons and ten ton trucks capable of hauling vast amounts of goods.

Chicago Coliseum First Regiment Armory

Wolgast and Ritchie Clash in Controversial Lightweight Title Fight

San Francisco crowds witnessed Ad Wolgast clash with Freddie Ritchie as a disputed foul handed the world lightweight crown to Ritchie. Wolgast faced criticism for poor ring manners while Ritchie, heralded as a polite challenger, vowed to beat Wolgast whenever a rematch occurs.

San Francisco Cal Jim Corbett John L. Sullivan Ritchie Spider Kelly Wolgast Kelly Willie Wolgasty Ad Wolgast Los Angeles Freddie Welsh

Robbery on Alameda and Manchester in Los Angeles

Dr. C. A. Hammett and his family were held up in an automobile on Alameda Street near Manchester Avenue in broad afternoon. A lone highwayman robbed them of $1 and the culprit, Williams Ogle, was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Blue after being identified by Dr. Hammett.

Alameda Street Manchester Avenue Los Angeles C. A. Hammett Dr. Hammett Blue University Station Wiliam Ogle

Coca Import Origins Centered in Americas and West Indies

Most coca entering the United States originates from the West Indies and Central and South American regions, reflecting a broad geographic pattern of production and shipment.

United States West Indies Central and South America

Welsh to Return to United States and Seek American Title

English lightweight champion Freddie Welsh plans a return to the United States after theater engagements abroad, plans to become an American citizen and forfeit his English title. He owns California property from bouts here and believes he can win the American lightweight championship from Mandot Wolgast Rivers and Ritchie.

Matt Wells United States Welsh California Mandot Wolgast Rivers Ritchie Wells K. O. Brown Madison Square Garden Abe Attell Brown Attell Packey McFarland Young Brown Freddie Welsh

Stage Offers For Tuesday's Winner

Reports from Los Angeles indicate Tom McCarey plans for a heavyweight title bout are attracting offers. If Flynn defeats Luther McCarthy next Tuesday, Empire director Izzy Herk offers Curley a ten week engagement at 1250 dollars per week. An eastern agent proposes a vaudeville run. McCarthy has barred any Black challenger in response to a Paris offer for three fights if victorious.

Los Angeles Tom McCarey Curley McCarey Izzy Herk Flynn Luther McCarthy al Palzer Jake Sternad Jim Flynn McCarthy Venice Dan McKerrick Joe Jeannette Vict Breyer Paris MecKetrick Jeannette McVey Bombardier Wells Wells

Basque Family Welcomes Fourth Generation Godfathered Child

In Zarantanto a rare birth unites four generations with all male lineages alive. The newborn is named Urriticoechea, born to Basque farm laborers as the great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather serve as godfathers. The extended family forms almost an entire village unit.

Zarantanto Urriticoechea Unitoa Vilage

Pro sprint and distance records held by early professionals

The piece surveys old and new marks in professional sprinting and distance running. It highlights Flash Donaldson and Postle as leading sprinters, notes Seward and Hutchins' records, and traces the progression of longer distance records by runners like Kolehmainen, Appleby, and Queal, with mentions of Hamersmith, Stamford Bridge, and Lillie Bridge competitions.

Donaldson Arthur Postle Charlie Holloway Harry Hutchins H. M. Johnson George Seward Pouch Piper’ Donovan Harry George Seward Turnpike Road Hammersmith England Johnson Hutchins Postle Walker Joe Chadwick W. Johnson Fenham Park John Bull Holloway Bill Kolehmainen Arthur Wood Hans Holmer Billy Queal Billy Cummings Paisley W. G. George Lillie Bridge London al Shrubb Stamford Bridge Fred Appleby Herne Hill Harriers Zia Hich Len Hurst Tom Longboat John Svanberg Henri St. Yves France Gusta Ljungstrom Kare Johansson Sweden Red Meadows Canada Alexandria Bay Bronx

Claim 108 Pound Title for Brackenridge Team

Brackenridge High School defeated West End 44 to 0 yesterday afternoon to claim the San Antonio championship for teams averaging under 108 pounds. The win showcased Whitney at right end and Ramsey at full back for Brackenridge, with Lacks quarterbacking West End. Brackenridge proved faster and outmatched West End throughout the game.

Brackenridge High School West End San Antonio Whitney Ramsey Brackenridge Lacks West Ends Brackenridge Boys

England Experiments With Water Cure Among Bathers

The fragment notes water cure trials for bathers in England and mentions Europe on a total area of 3 870 000 square miles.

England Ente Urope

Penns 1912 Team A Day Field Eleven

Pennsylvania's 1912 football season ended with a 7 to 2 victory over Cornell, after surprising wins against Michigan and Carlisle. The dry-field team excelled on firm ground. Mercer stood out as a strong ground gainer, and future basketball, swimming, and boxing prospects are discussed along with names of captains, coaches, and returning veterans.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Cornell Penn State College Michigan Carlisle Quakers Mercer Waiton Pierce Keogh Jourdet Coich Kennath Kistler Wood Overbacher Douglas Angeny Dickson Mellon Young Sharpe Doritas Franklin Hogg Bisbee Schofield

Long game records Twenty Innings years of marathon baseball ties and scores

A historical compilation lists marathon games across decades with end scores from Chicago to Philadelphia. Entries show nineteenth and early twentieth century innings, including ties and shutouts, featuring teams such as Chicago, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Boston, and New York with dates and final tallies.

Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston

No Rim Cut Tires Promise Big Savings Offers

Advertises 10 percent oversize Goodyear tires claiming 48 percent average saving and large sales growth. touts rim-out resistance, oversize mileage gains, non skid double tread and bulldog grip features. Promises Goodyear Tire Book fourteenth year edition for tire economy details.

Goodyear Goodyear Tire Book

Rain Lowers Milan's Base Stealing Mark

The article outlines Clyde Milan's base stealing record adjustments due to a weather-affected game. It notes 88 official steals, potential 91 with better luck, and a game halted in the third inning after Jupiter Plavius intervened. Milan’s season totals, catcher-specific dismissals, and his peak day of five steals are detailed. The piece also lists steals by catcher and by opposing teams, highlighting Milan's performance across Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia/Boston.

Jupiter Plavius Clyde Milan Milan Browns Krichell Cleveland Naps St. Louis Detroit Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston O'Neil Adams O’neil Livingston Easterly Carisch Stephens Alexander Snell Crieger Stanage Onslow Koucher Block Kuh Schalk Street Sweeney Sterrett Williams Fischer Thomas Lapp Egan Oston Carrigan Cady Nunamaker

Baseball Score Chronology Begins and Ends in Early 1900s

A list of historical baseball scores shows dates from 1900 to 1942 with teams including Philadelphia Boston Chicago New York Detroit and St Louis and results ranging from ties to decisive wins. A separate note mentions Miss Lillie Williams applying in Los Angeles for a motorcycle policewoman position.

Pigeons Stop Clock in Greensburg Rescue Flight

Two homing pigeons liberated in Hays City Kansas reached Harry Leyh near Jeannette and perched on Greensburg courthouse clock minute hand for about three hours delaying the time. After rest the exhausted birds flew home two miles away. An attendant observed their fatigue during the stop.

Greensburg Hays City Kan Harry Leh Jeannette Leyh Mr. Leyh

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