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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

5

Presbyterian And Government Hill Quintets Winners

The First Presbyterian and Government Hill Methodist teams won opening games in the Sunday School Basket Ball League second series. Presbyterian beat Alamo Heights Methodists 2 to 4 in the National League, while Government Hill Methodist defeated Laurel Heights Methodist 2 to 4 in the American League. Details highlight key players and lineups from both contests.

Presbyterian Simday School Winame Alamo Heigets Methodists Laurel Heights Metuidist

Quail Scarcity Highlights Municipal Range Shoot

In cold weather riflemen gathered at the municipal range to observe Lieut. Ale Tange and others. Lemon excelled by qualifying for the expert siflemgn course on Leon Springs range, scoring seven points above the required standard. Calloway shot 80 on the 300 yard bull’s eye as Stillwell and Barbera posted strong scores. The group noted quail were exceptionally scarce after a recent hunt.

Sergio IL Matehoil Calloway Han Anders Stillwell Ty Keen Charley Barbera Quail Linah Teo

American League Club Owners Meet in Annual Session

American League club owners convened in Chicago for a major annual session to address wartime conditions, economic measures, and war contract policy. Friction among owners was anticipated. no gate changes will be made despite the 4 City schedule and awaiting National League input.

Cmicago Wec Americur League Ghil Gan Johnson Nends

Tavis and Hassane Winners

New York December 12 Levis American defeated Ivan Linow of Russia with a head hold after one hour sixteen minutes. Hassane defeated George Mannieh of Serbia in fifteen minutes two seconds with a half Nelson and leg hold.

Tavis and Hassane New York Deg Stpangier Levis American Ivan Linow Russia Yussiff — Unssane George Mannieh Serbia

Pearl hunt party bags limit at Mitchell Lake

A hunting party from Pearl, Alabama, led by Chaimeey M. Powers, returns from Mitchell Lake with a full bag. Powers touted a fine batch of canvas backs and claimed the birds were the best seen in America.

Huntamen Chaimeey M. Powers Pearl, al Aimerioa Harry WN More Trelord Merrill Minwauken Serank Warrote Mitchell Lake Mr. Powers Amd

Refinement Without Ostentation At Gunter Cafe

A brief notice highlights the Gunter Cafe as a refined hub prioritizing understated elegance and quiet service. The venue emphasizes tasteful atmosphere, attentive staff, and a welcoming setting for patrons seeking a simple, quality dining experience.

Gunter Cafe

Golf in the Player's Own Hands Says Horton

Chester G. Horton of the Country Club argues the game rests with the golfer. He stresses mastering mind and body, studying personal shortcomings, and training the sense of touch to achieve peak efficiency.

C. G. Horton Country Club Chester G. Horton Gulf Horton Hingell Canon Fis Rane Storry Vardon James Braid J. J. Tevlor Ami So An

International Club Owners Defer Final Action At Meeting

At a Tuesday meeting in AWW York the Unternili and Thivelail League owners deferred final action on suspending operations for 1818. Only two residents favored coming. others wished to quit. Presidents Price of New York and Lightenheim of Montreth said they would follow the majority. Franchises of the Buffalo Club were debated as salaries and league dues grew to about 18,400.

York Unternili McCaffery Lorante Nnn Giltimore Rochester Providence Fighmond Price New York Lightenheim Montreth Mey

Gardner a Visitor and Local Baseball Owner Plans Duck Hunt

Joe Gardner, owner of Vie Dathis Baseball, travels through San Antonio on a feesday en route to hunt ducks. He aligns with President Harrison J. Tenton on the coming session, while rumors of new gun measures spread among temperate circles.

Joe Gardner Vie Dathis Slop San Antonio Cnust Nore

Hermit Shoots 110 Pound Buck Near Fletores

Hermanh Schmidt returned to San Antonio Wednesday morning after a short trip. He shot a finger-point buck weighing about 110 pounds, with the animal downed early Wednesday morning.

Hermanh Schmidt San Antonio Fletores

Grover Alexander and Bill Killifer Sold to Cubs

NGW York December 12 The big Philadelphia National League deal was completed today as pitcher Grover Alexander and catcher Bill Killifer were sold to the Chicago Cubs for a large sum rumored to exceed 90 000 The Chicago players joining Philadelphia next season were catcher Prendersast and catcher J Dithaeter The sale drew comment from Phillies President William F Baker and manager Weeghman, with questions about Killifer’s demanding contract and Alexander’s future at bat.

NGW York Pest Hasvinl Aly WHS Pultidelia National League Ehch Grover Alexander Er Willam Killifer Chicago Mathonuls Considera Hion Cub Battery Ss Chikago Filadelphia Witcher Cutcher J.dithaeter William F. Baker Philadelphia Clu Aeutine Tyne Weeghinin Oshen Antes Ant FEY Jygva Joan Lindsbury Philadedynhe Severay Sensi Anil Mitle J

National magnates confer with American moguls in New York

A fragmented New York report notes national magnates and American industrial leaders preparing for a yearlong petition, drawing attention from Lone Star business circles. Speculation surrounded a possible joint meeting with the American dean in Chicago as talks conclude.

New York Tolan i Tener

National League Owners Weigh Changes At Wednesday Meeting

Chairman Garry Bermann of the national commission scheduled a Thursday session, while other NL club owners favored more time to settle their own affairs before meeting with American League magnates. Constitutional amendments were on the agenda for Wednesday, along with clearances on several matters. Radical proposals on conduct for the coming season were anticipated.

Jnouncca Garry Berrmann National Commission American League En Ifte

Many More Murders in Bone Day Arizona

In Tempe Arizona C Wy Mller of Tempe a member of the state board of pardons and paroles states murder has risen 100 percent in Arizona since the death penalty abolition. Homicides in Maricopa County total 15 in the first ten months of the year amid growing crime in other counties despite bans on intoxicants. The assertion ties crimes to offenders not punished by death and cites Malaga grapes export issues and poor fruit condition from Spain described by reports from New York.

Tempe Aux C Wy Mller State Board of Pardons and Paroles Arizona Maricopa Phoenix Malaga Tonnaga Almeria Span United States New York Hosta Philadelphia Board of Healtt

Nineteenth Hole Report From Country Club Golf Match

Judge Newton and others braved biting wind at the Country Club course, finishing all eighteen holes despite a dark secret in the match result. Players from New York and local clubs competed amid hazards at Park golf course and plans for postholiday tournaments at the Country Club were announced.

Newton Bernstrom New York Acros Country Club

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