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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

10

Wisconsin Second Eleven Triumphs Over Engineers 41 to 0

The Second Wisconsin infantry eleven routed the Engineers 41 to 0 at Fort Sam Houston in the Potchernick Company cup consolation round. Key players included Dunbar Frogner and Weidman, with the Wisconsin line overpowering the Engineers despite several early injuries and penalties.

Wisconsin Infantry Engineers Fort Sam Houston Wisconsin Mississippi Engineer Corps Dunbar Frogner Weidman Wisconsin Eleven

O Quin Named LSU 1917 Football Captain

Michael O Quin of Hanna Louisiana was elected captain of the 1917 LSU football team after starring at left end this season in Baton Rouge Louisiana on December 14.

Baton Rouge Michael O'Quin Hanna Louisiana State University

Carpenter Tools Trial Ad by Sam Speir Hardware Co

Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises a trial on carpenter tools at 219 Losoya Street. The promotion highlights available hand and power tools with pricing and purchase options for tradespeople and hobbyists.

SAM Speir Hardware CO Losoya St

Stallings Probable Cubs Pilot May Be Stallings

New York dispatch reports George Stallings, long time manager of the Boston Nationals, as the leading candidate for the Chicago Nationals manager spot. Chicago’s president Charles Weeghman says he hopes to sign Stallings or Mitchell and may bargain. Moran seeks trades involving Cravath and Schulte while Albert Bender is named Toronto International League manager.

New York George Stallings Boston Nationals Chicago Nationals Stallings Mitchell Charles Weeghman Weeghman Chicago Fred Mitchell Boston Harvard Patrick Moran Philadelphia Cravath Moran Frank Schulte Pittsburg Albert Bender Philadelphia Americans Philadelphia Nationals Toronto

Princeton Elects Captain for 1917 Football Team

Marion R. Wilson of Binghamton New York was elected captain of Princeton University's varsity football team for the 1917 season. Wilson is a junior end. his brothers include Thomas Wilson a 1911 All American guard and Alexander Wilson captain of Yale in 1915.

Princeton N. J Marion R. Wilson Binghamton N. Y Wilson Thomas Alexander Yale

Penn Eleven Works Hard for Oregon Game

Philadelphia December 14. The University of Pennsylvania football team is practicing in preparation for the New Year’s Day game against the University of Oregon in Pasadena California.

Penn Philadelphia University of Oregon Pasadena Cal University of Pennsylvania

Indoor golf course opens in downtown Minneapolis

The first complete indoor golf course in the northwest opens in a downtown Minneapolis office building. In charge of George Sargent Interlachen Golf Club pro, the facility features five driving courts and a nine hole putting course. Four players fit on each driving court and twelve on the putting court simultaneously.

Minneapolis Northwest George Sargent Interlachen Golf Club

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Sunset Quint Wins Three From Gas & Electric

In the Commercial League on Wednesday, Sunset bowling five defeated Gas & Electric three straight games by scores of 696 684, 789 742, and 812 678. Briggs led Sunset with 479 total and a best game of 175. Menger topped the night with 490 and a 182 game. Tomorrow, Uvalde Gulf and Swift Company face Sunset in a three game match.

Gas & Electric Briggs Menger Uvalde Gulf and Swift Company Quinty Brimee Ssuccuses Unrich Howard Alamo City Wisconsin Infantry Giants Vernon Kohr Roach Hanus Militia Yagodinski Wood Vollmar

National Magnates Resume Deliberations In New York

The National League magnates resumed annual sessions in New York with plans to adjourn Friday. They discussed rule changes for the world series possibly extending it to nine games and sharing receipts with the American League. A new players contract, criticized by the Players Fraternity, was to be adopted despite protests. The contract may require minor league salaries when players are sent down. Clubs are expected to pursue salary retrenchment to curb rising pay postwar.

New York National League National Commission Federal League Jeer Baker Philadelphia Clu

League to keep players after August 1 and honor John B Day

Amend constitution bars release of players after August 1 unless all clubs grant waivers. This aims to curb trades that bolster leading clubs but could hinder lower divisions. A committee reviews the issue. The league confirms every under contract counts toward the twenty two per club. By unanimous vote the league will support John B Day, NY club founder, after his paralytic stroke.

John B. Day New York Club Day National League

Sir Galahad Five Triumphs In Tight Battle

The Sir Galahad Junior basketball team edged Kuntz-Albaugh 18 to 14 at St Mark's gym. L Coppard and Wotan led Sir Galahad with eight and seven points, while Leaf starred for the losers and Olivarri added a field toss. Referee Hall presided as the teams traded a hot, defensive contest through 15-minute halves.

Sir Galahad Kuntz-Albaugh S J. Mark's L. Coppard Wotan Leaf Olivarri Hall Coppedge v. Springall

American League Moves to Cut Costs at Annual Meeting

Club owners meet in Chicago as proposals aim to reduce expenses including player salaries and a new players contract. discussions cover banning players from reviewing World Series games and eliminating the draft rule with a new minor leagues board.

Chicago B. B. Johnson Thomas Hickey American Association Baum Pacific Coast League Barrow International Jack Barry Hooper Boston William Carrigan

Giants win sensational local bowling showdown

Local bowling records were shattered as Thomas' Giants triumphed in a dramatic Wednesday night match marked by unprecedented scoring and a stunning finish.

Thomas’ Giants

Youngster to Captain Colgate

D B West an 18 year old was elected captain of Colgate University football team for next year in Hamilton New York on Wednesday.

Colgate Hamilton N. Y D. B. West Colgate University

Xmas Suggestion Date Loaf Gifts from Carolina Tea Room

The Carolina Tea Room promotes date loaf as an attractive gift idea in its Christmas advertisement.

Carolina Tea Room

O Cedar and Blue Grass Maps Highlight Hardware Co Sam Speir

Sam Speir Hardware Co presents O'cedar and Blue Grass maps showcasing durable tools and mapped guidance for home projects. Local store promotion emphasizes quality brands and customer service.

O'cedar Blue Grass SAM Speir Hardware CO Losoya St

Football clashes set for Fort Sam Houston field

Two Army post football games announced for Staff field at Fort Sam Houston. Seventh Field Artillery meets Signal Corps in the consolation Friday. First Wisconsin Infantry faces Seventh Field Artillery in the semi finals Sunday afternoon. A 1:30 soccer match between First Wisconsin Infantry and Third Illinois Infantry serves as a preliminary event. Public invited, no admission charged.

Fort Sam Houston Wait C Johnson Army and Navy News Potchernick Company Seventh Field Artillery Signal Corps Wisconsin Wisconsin Infantry Illinois Infantry Wisconsin Artillery

Builders' Hardware Line Carried by Sam Speir Hardware

The store offers a complete line of builders hardware. Sam Speir Hardware Co. owner Sam Speir notes a full range of products for construction and home repair.

Sam Speir

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