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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1912

Page

6

San Marcos Crisis Over Postseason Game Plans

Coaches Pfeiffer of San Marcos High and Voight of Coronal Institute clash over a proposed postseason game to decide the title between San Antonio and San Marcos. Voight accuses High School of refusing to play while Coronal remains willing, pending proper steps to arrange the match on neutral grounds amid local calls for fairness.

Coronal Footall Pfeiffer Voight Coronal San Antonio San Marcos San Antonio High Coronal Institute Farig Highchool

High and Coronal Face Off Over Game Terms

Management splits over gate receipts and expenses for a planned matchup. Coach Voight favors no payment beyond expenses. McGowan and Pfeiffer oppose any such terms, warning a game could be canceled if pressed. Both teams continue practice as talks stall pending a definite agreement for next Saturday.

Voight High Maneger McGowan Pfeiffer McGowan Coronal San Marcos San Antonio

Three-cushion billiard leaders hold firm top spots

In Alexander's tourney the Class A leaders Erkel Chess and Krug and Class B leaders Hughes Brandes and Mayfield retain perfection. Mayfield, a newcomer, rises to third place after his first win. Daily matches through Friday will test contestants as the triple ties persist.

Alexander’s Erkel Chess Krug Hughes Brandes Mayfield

May Lead Highlanders Chicago Jones Arrives for AL Meeting

Fielder Jones former leader of the Chicago American League club arrives in Chicago for a meeting of the American League called for Wednesday. Jones has been mentioned as a possible head for the New York American League.

Chicago Fielder Jones Chicago American League Baseball Club Jones

Democrats Move Toward Philippines Autonomy Bill

Washington December 9. Despite Tafts strong disapproval in his message to congress, several prominent Democrats prepare for considerat ion in the house of the bill proposing immediate autonomy for the Philippines and absolute independence in eight years.

Washington Taft Congress Philippines House

Three-Some Competes For Laurel Heights Tourney Cup

A three-some for the class B Laurel Heights golf cup is set this afternoon as A. H. Danforth, Stanton Smith and Mellhenny chase victory via most holes in an 18 hole match. Next Sunday the class A cup final will pit W. J. Lyons against J. L. McIlhenny after semifinal wins. Lyons 5 up 4 to play over W. McIlhenny and McIlhenny 2 up 1 over T. Dillon. Lyons 48 and 46 sides, McIlhenny 45 45.

Laurel Heights A. H. Danforth Stanton Smith Mellhenny Symons W. J. Lyons J.L. McIilhenny Lyons W. McIlhenny J. L. MeIlhenny T. T. Dillon Mcllhenny

League Directors Open Annual Meeting In New York

The National League directors meet amid news of Roger Bresnahan's $40,000 contract dispute with St Louis over termination by the owner after year one. Bresnahan may accept $10,000 yearly to catch and aid Fred Clarke with Pittsburgh. August Herrmann pushes renewed hope for a 1924 interleague 64 game series following 112 games by each league.

New York Roger Bresnahan St. Louis Baseball Club National League Bresnahan Fred Clarke Pittsburg Pirates August Herrmann National Commission Herrmann

Cyclists Set New O Day Race Records

At Madison Square Garden the eighth hour of the twentieth annual six day bicycle race ended with 15 teams tied at 189 miles three laps, a record by three miles eight laps. The top nine prize purse totals about $18,000 in bonuses plus cash placements from first to ninth.

New York Madison Square Garden Hehir Goullet Marcel Berthel Maurice Brocco Fourth Avenue S Berthel Frank Kramer Jimmy Moran Jackie Clarke Fred Hill al Grenda Ernie Pie Walter Rutt Joe Fogler Percy Lawrence Jake Magin New Zealand Jump Wells Gordon Walker Providence Jamaica Alvin Loftes Clarence Carman Marcel Berthet

Booker T. Washington outlines celebration of 50 years freedom

Booker T. Washington spoke at Carnegie Hall saying fifty years of freedom for the negro race in America will be celebrated next October in every village town and city with commemorations in schools churches and halls. Dr Stephen S Wise introduced him at the Free synagogue event.

New York America Booker T. Washington Carnegie Hall Washington Free Synagogue Stephen S. Wise

Dr AtLee Dentistry Orthodontic Specialty Gibbs Building

Dr AtLee operates from the Gibbs Building offering orthodontic dental care. The listing notes an old phone 6757 and a new phone 160 for contacting the practice.

Dr. AtLee Gibbs _ building

Rajah seeks 40000 under broken St Louis contract

Deposed St Louis National League manager known as the Rajah has filed a 40000 claim for four years remaining on his contract. He is represented by counsel at a league meeting. Negotiations for his possible move to the Pittsburg club are reported as advanced.

St. Louis Rajah Cardinal Pittsburg

Field Trial Derby Opens Southern Meet in Letohatchie

Twenty one dogs from across the United States began the Derby at the fourth annual Southern Fields Trials club meet at Letohatchie Alabama, twenty five miles south of Montgomery. Drawings for the all age stake and club meeting take place tonight. the Derby and all age events offer seven hundred fifty dollars in prize money. Judges include Frank M DeGraffenreid Seale Alabama W D Blount Jr Pensacola and P B Masters Jacksonville Florida. Automobile rugs by Woodward Carriage Co.

Seale, Ala W. D. Blount Jr Pensacola P. B. Masters Jacksonville Iloa

Flynn and McCarty End Their Training for Big Fight

Jim Flynn and Luther McCarty, white heavyweight title hopefuls, wrapped up training in Los Angeles today ahead of their Vernon arena 20 round bout. Both say they are fit and in excellent condition, with McCarty weighing around 205 pounds and Flynn about 185. Betting has shifted from McCarty favorites at 10 to 8 to even money.

Los Angeles Cal Jim Flynn Luther McCarty Vernon Arena McCarty Flynn

Tenpin Schedule Promises Fast Games This Week

The Commercial Tenpin league opens a week of exciting matches. Household Furniture faces Maverick Clarke, Hello bowlers clash with Electrics, Fisk meets San Antonio Light, and Peden Iron & Steel battles San Antonio Machine. Giants stars Tesreau Marquard Ames sit top individual lists while Rucker leads in shutouts and strikeouts ahead of Mathewson and Alexander.

Household Furniture Company Maverick-Clarke Southwestern Telephone Company Gas & Electric Fire Hello Fisk San Antonio Light Squad Peden Iron & Steel Company San Antonio Machine & Supply Company Giants Tesreau Marquard Ames New York Richie Leifield Rucker Heydler Brooklyn Mathewson Alexander Philadelphia

Controversy Over Southwest Football Title Cools

Light remarks note the dispute between Coronal and High over the theoretical Southwest title remains unsettled with hopes for resolution. Pfeiffer says his comments were misconstrued by Voight as golfers at Laurel Heights battle rain and cold. Cup tourney events near a dramatic finish with Class B today and Class A next Sunday.

Coronal High Pfeiffer Voight

Hendrix Best Pitcher in National League 1912

Hendrix of Pittsburg leads the National League pitching for 1912 with 24 wins and 9 losses and a .727 victory percentage. Cheney of Chicago ranks second with 26 wins and 10 losses, rounding out the top five among the league’s leaders.

New York Hendrix Pittsburg Cheney Chicago

Annual New York bicycle race entries spark talk of Pie and lg finish

Six days of regulation reports cover the international bicycle race held in New York. Among the entries two riders named Pie and lg are noted as potential contenders for an exciting finish in this annual event.

New York Pie

Osteopath Pr J R Cunningham at 449 Moore Bldg

Listing for Pr J R Cunningham osteopath located at 449 Moore Building with old telephone number 984 J. The brief notice provides contact details for this medical practitioner.

Pr. J

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