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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
Work begins at Electric Park on Monday to reconstruct the Bronchos field with a grass diamond to be ready by February 26 when the team reports for spring practice. Groundkeeper in charge, local talent to be used, with possible external expert help in securing proper material and layout for durable sod and prepared outfields.
A seventh inning rally gave Washers an 10 to 7 victory over Taske in game one as Kottler steadied the strip and Wie saved for Washers. Kinney's Kinney's team won a close second game 8 0 to 2 9 over Joske with Brien Barton and Reigel leading the effort for Kinney and Joske respectively.
New York December 11 crowds remained at Madison Square Garden all night as weary riders trailed the old six day record. By 9 o'clock leaders showed 2025 miles 6 laps to 2033 miles 2 laps set by Miller and Walker in 1309. A Dublin house and free feed ticket offer is listed, with M Maruchan's phone contact.
Reported plans name Clarke Griffilly to manage the Cincinnati Reds in the National League. The move is unexpected as veteran pitcher Vent Herriman is said to be involved. Griffilly previously led the New York Americing club and resigned last year after years with the Mat organization.
Local sports briefs report on Houston Independents, Dallas High, and area schools weighing Christmas day games and state title chances. Mentions Houston basketball training, Soldier teams, San Antonio Academy progress, Schreiner injury doubt, Peacock team effort, and weather impacting schedules.
Officials are still not secured for an upcoming basketball game between Hith School and the Tormy's. The contest is set for next Friday at noon, but bids for officials have fallen short and timing remains tight.
Turner teams shared games as Pfeffer and Lowther led scoring for the Apaches and Natalive. Apaches won 82 to 68 in the opener while Niches trailed, with Hauser Hwneisen Walters Schueter and Lowther delivering strong runs. Hauser and Haneisen starred with three splashes each, totaling eleven for the series, as Pfeffer and Lowther posted notable scores in late frames. The lineup lists Nie Tenge captain and a long roster. tonight’s games feature Dubam vs Baldys and Mission vs Sovlaly on designated alleys.
Brackenridge Grammar School’s basketball team defeated Milam 10 to 4 in the third game of a series. Heybaum led Brackenridge with field goals, while Farnworth and Covad starred for Milam. The muster includes several names and a call for local enlistments.
Boxing gossip runs scarce as Burns Johnson train in, with Burns favored to win the title. The December 23 dawn bout will crown a new champion, who must defend the title here at Christmas noon. Delaney’s promotion hints Kaufman may rise to challenge Horns or Johnson before spring.
Los Angeles reports Abert Tell and Ad Wolgsal completed training and are in peak condition for the championship bout at the Jeffrias arena. Attell expresses strong confidence, claiming victory in tonight’s fight.
Mayor Bryan Callaghan announces the board of equalization will convene at the city assessor’s office to review appeals and assessments for the tax year ending May 21, 1908. Sessions run daily 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until adjournment within 60 days. city council and purchasing committee will not deliberate on matters after adjournment.
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