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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1912

Page

8

McCarty Triumphs in White Hope Clash to Face Palzer

Luther McCarty, Missouri heavyweight, defeats Jim Flynn in a 16th round stoppage to set up a New Year bout with Al Palzer for the championship. Flynn, battered and criticsmaking, denounces the decision as yet another setback in the white hope era.

Los Angeles Cal Luther McCarty Missouri Jim Flynn Pueblo McCarty al Palzer McCarey Flynn Eyton

McCarty Knocks Out Flynn In Seventeenth Round

In a fierce 17 round bout Bud Fisher etched early rounds while McCarty pressured Flynn. Flynn rallied at times but fell behind as McCarty landed decisive blows ending when a jaw smash and knockdown forced referee Eyton to stop the fight.

McCarty Flynn Missourian Eyton

Kerr County Farmers Institute to Meet Saturday in Kerrville

Kerrville Texas December 11 farmers institute of Kerr County will convene Saturday with Commissioner Kane expected to attend.

Kerrville Tex Farmers’ Institute of Kerr County Kane

M Graw to Remain Giants Manager as Ownership Stabilizes

New York announces no change in ownership or management of the National League Giants. H N Hempstead, elected president of the National Exhibition Co, confirms the Brush family retains control. McGraw will continue as manager with the same authority and support he had with Mr Brush.

New York New York National League Club H. N. Hempstead John T. Brush National Exhibition Company New York Club Brush C. J. Sullivan Ir. Brush McGraw

Flanders Six Arrives, Set for Exhibition in San Antonio

The first of the Flanders Sixes reaches San Antonio and will be shown at Labadie Auto Company on Avenue C. Flanders assistant sales director F H Smith stays to study local trade with E H Labadie and explore sub-agency prospects for the Fifty Six and Forty Six models, 1913, as the company focuses on six cylinder cars.

San Antonio Labadie Automobile Company Avenue C F. H. Smith Flanders Company Detroit Mich

Evie Users Win Electrics in Close Training

In a tight bout, Evie Users triumphs over Commercial as both train hard. He returns home in good condition and appears fit. Brown offers no immediate plans but challenges all rivals, with no one in Texas or elsewhere able to push his shoulders to the mat.

Brown Texas Taylor Brown Cage Athieti Charles M Weigl Brown Chicago Brown Bruno

Alley Bowlers Edge In Close County League Match

In a tight South League bout, the Be that they had expected edged past their rivals 624 to 613. Connell led with high series as Gas House members Smythe Heilig and Stelzer produced strong marks, while Postl's chi- club showcased key strikes from Muehlendorf and Wagenfehr.

Winnies Connell Muehlendorf

Cyclists suffer early crash in six day race in New York

In the six day cycling event in New York, Jake Magin of the California New Jersey team broke a collar bone during a sprint and was hospitalized. Thirteen teams were tied at 1150 miles nine laps at 8:00 a.m. The Suter brothers trailed one lap after Moran and others were bruised but remained in the race.

New York Jake Magin New Jersey Percy Lawrence Suter Brothers Granda Fourth Avenue Magin Moran Bedell Walker

Financial Or The W As Rendered to the Commission

A clipped financial item reports a commission receipt related to resource reporting. The note outlines how funds or assets were presented to the commission, with emphasis on accounting and governance procedures and the involvement of key officials.

Brown Dominates As He Wins In Cage Match

Brown, a Chicago athlete, defeats rivals in a tense middleweight bout. He lands decisive blows, remains undefeated with consecutive wins, and advances to a key next round.

Poultry Shipped to Gatesville Show by Bohis and Bogen

E. E. Bohis and A. A. Bogen of Taylor Texas shipped several pens of prize poultry to Gatesville for entry in the Gatesville poultry show this week. Bohis sent white Wyandottes and Indian runner ducks. Bogen sent rose comb Rhode Island reds. The birds have won premiums at Houston Dallas Waco and other Texas shows.

Taylor Poultry Taylor, Tex E. E. Bohis A. A. Bogen Gatesville

Oklahoma Giant Carl Morris Knocks Out Williams in Eight Round Fight

Carl Morris of Oklahoma stopped Bob Williams of New York in the third round in Chattanooga. Williams was knocked down several times but remained game in the scheduled eight round bout.

Chattanooga Tenn Carl Morris Bob Williams New York Williams

YM C A Basketball League Formed for 1912 13 Season

The Y M C A forms a Senior league for the 1912 13 season with hopes of intermediate and junior leagues later. Opening games tomorrow night feature the Senior teams as practices continue. The schedule lists matchups among Giants Midgets Pigmies Dwarfs and Midgets captains include J C Nolan R Neighbors C Fuquay S Slimp and other players.

San Antonio J. C. Nolan Barcalow Simpson Roemer B. Knight B. Hoffman F. Huca Jr. Pigmies R. Neighbors Muir Stanfield Logan Jaggi Buck Ragland C. Fuquay Graham Stickney R. O’hair J. Hudson N. Lee Birdwell Giants S. Slimp Campbell Causey Moore West Barrett F. Alt Jr Dobbs T. Telotte

Lynch Re-Elected President of National League

Thomas J. Lynch was re-elected president and John A. Heydler secretary and treasurer at the National League annual meeting in New York. The current board remained, with C. J. Sullivan replacing the late John T. Brush. Lynch’s one year and Heydler’s three year terms were unanimous. Lynch cited the 1912 season pennant to Philadelphia for perfect behavior, noting 12 060 baseballs used, 88 postponed games, 140 double headers, and 78 unplayed games. Five of six protests were disallowed.

New York Thomas J. Lynch John A. Heydler National League C. J. Sullivan John T. Brush Messrs. Lynch Heydler Lynch Philadelphia

Quiet rumor mill swirls around early baseball camps

A lighthearted note suggests Horace Fogel may write a tell all book about the National League for a $10,000 fee while Morris Black jokes about the costs of exposing faults in the Texas league. The possibility of a Broncho owner succeeding Texas league president is also hinted at as leadership changes loom.

Horace Fogel Philadelphia Morris Black Texas League Allen Texas

Iglehart Fights to Sell Austin Franchise by January 10

D T Iglehart owner of the Austin franchise faces difficulty disposing of his stock. Reports from Austin state he doubts the league will remove the franchise if not sold by January 10. At a recent meeting he set a price at which the league might purchase, with the issue seemingly unresolved for Texas league baseball.

D. T. Iglehart Austin Iglehart

Connollys Cue Wins In Billiard Tourney

In Alexander s cue room Connolly defeats White in Class A for the handicap victory. White with 21 scratch points fell short as Connolly posted 18 with an 18 point handicap over 52 innings. Class B sees two tight matches McNeil over Garcia 15 7 in 76 innings and Mayfield over Lesche 15 67 innings with Lesche on the verge of triumph.

Doc White Connolly Alexander's White Garcia McNeil Mayfield Lesche Leseke Ovcevecea

Crows Win City League Honors in First Half Sweep

The Crows clinch top position in the City ninepin league after twin games with the Larks while the Plovers defeat the Eagles and gain a chance at parity. Eagles and Plovers split. Plovers win 294 to 289 in the second game as umpire A Gloeckner officiates.

Crows Larks Eagles Eagle A. Gloeckner

Lockhart Race Meet Reported Successful

The Caldwell County Fair association race meet in November left a handsome reserve fund after settling expenses for new grounds and stables. The committee proposes further improvements to the association for continued progress.

Lockhart Tex Caldwell County Fair Association

Satisfactory Strike Adjustment Report From Houston

Miss Margaret C. Daley national organizer of the Garment Workers reports successful efforts in Houston to settle strike troubles. She will return east tonight after more than 100 members had been on strike here for two weeks.

Houston Tex Margaret C. Daley Garment Workers

Pennant to Be Awarded to Boston in 1912 Season

Chicago officials of the American League met today and confirmed Boston will receive the league championship for 1912. Trades were not disclosed and no major moves or deals surfaced. Fielder Jones denied seeking the New York Americans managerial post amid persistent rumors of a Farrell deal.

Chicago American League Baseball Clubs Boston Jones New York Americans Farrell

Tinker Deal Reaches Final Stage With Cincinnati Purchase

National League magnates close annual meeting negotiations and likely finalize Joe Tinker trade to Cincinnati. Reported terms include Mitchell Phelan and Corridon, with Frank Chance to be released by Herrmann and possibly retained by the New York Americans.

New York National League Joe Tinker Cincinnati Mitchell, Phelan Corridon Tinker Herrmann Frank Chance Chance Farrell New York Americans

Lipton Leaves New Orleans for New York Christmas Eve Lusitania Voyage

Sir Thomas Lipton sails from New York on December 24 for Liverpool aboard the Lusitania. He travels with Col. Duncan 8 Neill and plans visits to Atlantic City and Boston, keeping his return and ship name a secret.

New Orleans Sir Thomas Lipton New York Col Duncan Neill Atlantic City Boston Sir Thomas Lusitania Liverpool

Carriage Company Offers Lap Robes in Plush or Wool

Wood ward Carriage Company showcases lap robes suitable for automo bile or carriage use. Plush and wool options cater to passengers seeking warmth and comfort during travel.

Woodward Carriage Company

Retired promoter laments boxing’s decline in talent

Chicago boxing figure Louis M. Houseman visiting San Antonio criticizes modern fighters and praises past scrappers. He notes lighter weights on the coast, questions Willie Ritchie’s title reign after the Wolgast matchup, and says Flynn’s elimination thins the heavyweight field. He doubts Tom O Rouke’s Palzer can regain top form without heavy work.

Louis M. Houseman Chicago Inter- Ocean Tommy Ryan Mr. Houseman San Antonio Pacific Coast Willie Ritchie Ad Wolgast Houseman Ritchie Wolgast Flynn Jeffries McCarty-Flynn

Dentist and osteopath listings on Moore Building

Dr. G. N. Keeling, dentist at 517 Moore Building with old phone. Dr. J. R. Cunningham, osteopath at 449 Moore Building with old phone 984-7.

Fielding Genito G. N. Keeling Moore J. R. Cunningham Moore Bidg

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