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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
8
Pet Brown the middleweight champion outclassed Jack Coleman in a Bee thoven hall bout before a large crowd. Brown won the first fall in one hour and twenty minutes and the second in twelve minutes, delivering a decisive two straight falls victory.
The description notes the first fall was achieved with the old fashioned but effective hammer lock, while the second fall remains incomplete in the excerpt.
Coleman weighed 174 3 4 pounds and fought hard, but Pet Brown wore him down with arm scissors and a hammer lock. The match ended after 1 hour 15 minutes with Coleman unable to continue, while Ralph and Ray Hilton boxed in an exhibition. Referees were Frank Noell and Ed Fomby.
The Traction Company quintet, led by Captain Fred Wagenfehr, beat Households in the odd game 773 to 709 and 843 to 704. Wagenfehr had a 545 total with a 198 second game. Rambo totaled 499. Walser led the losers with 687 and a 211 high in the final set.
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NEW YORK December 12 Every active club in the United States Golf Association is urged to send a delegate to the annual meeting here January 12. Howard F Whitney secretary of the association says matters of vital importance need careful consideration and that the amateur rule is expected to be discussed to a final conclusion.
In a YMCA program many seniors played and William Pieper's team beat Willard Boone's squad in a close Indian club relay. William Myers led the winning team in basketball with 12 points, and George Jenkins added six. Naylor led the losers with six points. Referee was George Wheeler. Also notes Arthur Greiner was hospitalized for a nervous breakdown attributed to injuries from 1911 Indianapolis Stakes races.
The piece argues a new West Coast or third major league faces obstacles from existing leagues and town loyalties. It notes candidates like Minneapolis and Baltimore would oppose realignment, and cites uncertainties about Pacific Coast League joining. It also mentions Urban Shocker’s IL dominance and comments on Haughton remaining in baseball.
EGE STATION Tex Dec 12 With football season over fans turn to basketball at A and M College The five is coached by Lieutenant W H Morris former West Point star and All American while Captain Burkett leads a squad of last year's players promising a solid season
Major baseball magnates from the National and International Leagues and the American Association met in New York to review inter league games and potential World Series rule changes. Garry Herrmann urged a five out of nine format with lower prices and shared receipts for lower teams, while others backed taxing players from lower clubs. The International League to resist national commission rulings on Newark Brooklyn franchise payments, and support minor league draft rule relief were noted.
Tulane University Mississippi A and M and University of Georgia withdrew from the Southern Athletic Conference after a meeting in Charleston. Professor Douglas Anderson cited the conference enforcing a one year residence rule as the reason, though the schools remained in the SI A A. Jackson elected president of the Southern Field Trials Club in Montgomery as its annual meeting and derby trials opened at Letohatchie Alabama.
Fritz Shiverick Cornell star quarterback was elected captain of the 1917 Cornell football team. The junior from Chicago has played two years on the varsity eleven.
Engineers and the Second Wisconsin infantry eleven clash in the consolation round of the Potchernick Cup elimination series. Captain Wait C. Johnson announces the match, set for 3 p.m. on the Staff field at Fort Sam Houston, with free admission.
Georges Carpentier asked for changes in the contract for a Willard fight and indicated he could obtain a army furlough to travel to America for the match. He sought training expense coverage and Rickard agreed to these terms, enabling his possible participation to aid the French relief fund.
Verne Ayau, a Chinese American shortstop for the local Chine baseball team, was signed on Monday to play shortstop for the Seattle Club of the Northwestern League. He is noted as the first Chinese player to enter organized baseball circles.
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