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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
6
Representatives from the Intercollegiate Athletics Association meet to discuss proposed changes. Officials aim to adjust policies affecting member colleges and competition structure for upcoming seasons.
In New Orleans on December 14 delegates to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association met at Gibson Hall Tulane. The major changes in the association rules included allowing first place points in track events. Trinity College asked to withdraw from the SIAA for three years and was granted.
The annual meeting elects Bud Fisher delegate from Clemson to aid Dr. Dudley on the rules committee. Amendments modify secretary treasurer records, redefine contest eligibility to require bona fide college students, and restrict four year participation. Delegates from multiple universities attend.
This afternoon the High School football squad holds a final scrimmage before the Monday game with Coronal at Electric Park for the inter city championship. Coronal and Institute teams vary in form but appear evenly matched and highly motivated with the clash expected to be fast and decisive.
After rain disruptions, Laurel Heights and Country club courses plan to reopen for regular matches. The Laurel Heights final Class A round features J L Melilhenny versus W J Lyons with the Symons cup at stake. If weather holds, Class C and D may finish next week.
The Turner basketball five defeated Marshall Training School 40 to 19 at West End. Turner domination from start to finish kept the ball mostly in Turner hands, while Marshall showed improvement but failed to crack the Turner defense.
Frank Chance says no official word on pursuing managing the New York Highlanders or any other club. He plans to meet officials personally before deciding, noting he has not received a formal offer and will not discuss terms or return to baseball until he learns more. He is at his Glendora ranch and evaluating options.
New York Dec 14 The Polo Association executive committee accepted the English challenge for the Hurlingham Cup, assuring an international series for world championship honors between the United States and England. Harry Payne Whitney to captain the American cup defending team of 1913, with further personnel and tryouts to be announced later.
Gatun lake formed by the Panama canal project is described as one of the world’s most beautiful water stretches. The lake already serves commerce as locals use it to move products to markets. When raised 30 feet, most of its 164 square miles will be submerged, except tree tops.
AUSTIN Texas December 14 Chartered today Dawson Union Gin company of Dawson capital stock 14000 incorporators Will Bankston J O Lawrence T F Hill Quanah Oil and Gas company of Quanah capital stock 15000 incorporators B F Robbins T D Frizzell Benjamin J Brothers The Crawford Morris company of Commerce filed an amendment increasing its capital stock from 75090 to 160000 Permit to do business in Texas granted to the Mutual Investment company at Phoenix Arizona capital stock 40000 Texas headquarters at Dallas Proof of final payment of capital stock made by Fowler Bros Land company of San Antonio
President Frederick J. Fielding presided the first meeting of the new house committee to govern the club house operations at its upcoming January opening. W. E. Milligan was elected chairman, W. H. Furlong Jr. secretary, with a full slate named. Plans include a women’s auxiliary, coupon book operation, no tips for attendants, and a manager to run the club.
August Herrmann, president of the Cincinnati club, said he will sign Joe Tinker as manager next Wednesday after a big trade. He indicated the terms are agreed and a pitcher from the American League will be part payment for releasing Frank Chance to New York Americans. The pitcher is described as a promising youngster, not Mullin.
Burke of Memphis and Kirke of St Louis staged a ten round no decision exhibition at the Grand Athletic club in Shreveport. Kirke, recent winner over Abe Attell, showed form while Burke appeared clever and strong at the end. Spectators praised Kirke’s showing.
Dr. A F Bishop pastor of First Presbyterian Church Austin will travel to Denison to assist in the dedication services of the new Presbyterian church there. Bishop previously served as pastor in Denison for several years.
Dentist Dr Atlee specializes in orthodontics at the Gibbs building. Former phone 6757 replaced by new number 150.
Dr. W. D. Bradfield of First Methodist Church Austin reports from Chicago on the council’s second quadrennial session. Twenty eight denominations with over 16 million members were represented along with bishops editors and other church leaders.
Riebe Undertaking Co operates an auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce. Phone 341.
Connolly defeated Wilcox 18 to 13 in 46 innings at Alexander's in a tense week‑closing three‑cushion tourney. The see‑saw contest swung from the first quarter through the stretch, with Connolly breaking away in the final innings to claim the victory.
New York December 14. Hope for a new six day race record faded as at 8 am leaders stood 25 miles 8 laps behind the record with 14 hours left to race until tonight's 10 o clock finish. The Suter brothers were eliminated from the field.
Shipments of prize roosters bound for a cooking main were hurriedly sent out after officials from the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals arrived in Monroe. Crates were moved to Greenwood Mississippi Wichita Falls Texas and other points.
The Crows of the City Ninepin league closed half their schedule with a double victory over the Larks, totals 343 and 319, to hold a single loss in fourteen games. McAllister Dunham Gloeckner and Canning starred as the Crows posted strong scores while the Larks fought in both games.
A banquet in The Hague honored Dutch cavalry officers who distinguished themselves at the recent international horse show in New York. The prince consort praised the four officers for maintaining their country’s honor in America.
Vehicle floor coverings described as the correct size and weight offered by Woodward Carriage Company.
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