Coronal Edges High in Muddy City Showdown 23 to 6
In a soggy affair San Antonio High falls 23 to 6 to Coronal as mud slows both sides. Thayer and McGowan spark High with two scores but Coronal answers with a TD by Shinn and a late push, capitalizing on field conditions and stout defense.
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Mayfield Drops In Oue Tourney Rank
Mayfield falters in the three cushion billiard tourney at Alexander's losing to Sheehan 9 16 in the evening after earlier losing to McAllister in a long afternoon match. Sheehan showed phenomenal form with 16 in 38 turns including doubles and four for a high run. Mayfield managed little against the early lead his opponent took, while McAllister staged a late comeback before Mayfield sealed the win with two points in the 81st inning.
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Packy McFarland Beats Eddy Murphy In Catchweight Bout
Packy McFarland of Chicago earned a decision over Eddy Murphy of Boston in a ten round fight in Kenosha Wisconsin. Murphy was cut and knocked down in the final round but McFarland dominated with ten to Murphy’s one blows and finished without a knockout. There was no official decision.
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Chicago
Eddy Murphy
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Murphy
Packey
McFarland
Japanese Cuist Defeats Morningstar in Pittsburg Match
In Pittsburg last night Kodji Yamada defeated Ora Morningstar 400 to 883 in the first game of a billiard tournament. It took 11 innings for Yamada to run out. A $1000 purse awaits the winner of a series between Yamada Morningstar and George Slosson.
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Kodji Yamada
Ora Morningstar
Yamada
George Slosson
Kling declines baseball after rumors of interest
John Kling, former Boston National League manager, announced he would never play baseball again. He spoke amid rumors that Cincinnati and Pittsburg were seeking his services.
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Kansas City
John Kling
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Tenpin bowling grows fast in local leagues this winter
Bowlers shift from ninepin to tenpin as leagues roll on vacation break ends. Managers report rapid growth, surpassing last year, with many rivals posting scores well above 200 average and strong local talent ready to form teams for intercity competition.
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San Antonio
Chance Diffident on Chicago Manager Move
Frank Chance, former Chicago Nationals manager, told friends in Los Angeles private business keeps him from meeting Frank Farrell owner of the New York Americans. He will not go before year’s end and may not go at all.
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Frank Chance
Chicago Nationals
Chicago
Frank Farrell
New York Americans
Chance
Local sports notes mix with football and billiards
The piece notes the high school football title chase and suggests tougher sportsmanship at Corona games. It highlights San Antonio’s growing billiard scene and plans to attract top players. Polo practice resumes at the army post with a three game cup series between artillery and civilians, amid travel tales of umpire Harry Howell near San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Welch Defends English Lightweight Title in 20 Round Fight
Freddie Welch defended his England lightweight title last night at the National Sporting Club in London defeating Hugh Mehegan in a twenty round decision.
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Freddie Welch
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Freight Investigation Delayed by Christmas Holidays
Railroad Commissioner W D Williams will resume his inquiry into freight delays on the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio and Houston and Texas Central lines after the Christmas holidays. He notes that complaints on freight handling are not improving per commission reports. Turkeys wanted. Wagenfehr Poultry Depot. A Coliman plumber 416 Main Ave
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San Antonio
Houston
Texas Central Railways
Household Wins Two From Light Bowlers in Commercial League
Household Furniture outpaced the San Antonio Light 2 to 1 at Grand alleys tying the race for second place in the Commercial Ten Pin League. Nolan led Household with 208 in a 3 game set while Gayle added 540 pins. Stein topped Printers with 202 and Deibler posted a 186 average for the match. Tonight Maverick Clarke and Peden Tron & Steel teams bowl on same alleys with anticipated strong scores.
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Deibler
San Antonio Light Players
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O'S
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Peden Tron & Steel Company
World's sassiest rookie joins Pirates in spring
Walter Rehg, set to return to the Pirates next season, is called the world sassy est ball player by veterans. The fresh, noisy rookie clashed with umpire Billy Klem during his first big league stint, defending his punchy style with witty reply and grit.
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Walter Rehg
Pirates
Fred Clarke
Clarke
St. Paul
Rehg
Billy Klei
Cincinnati
Reheg
Klem
Busher
Tesreau Leads NL Pitchers in Low Earned Runs
Big Jeff Tesreau tops the National League in preventing earned runs per nine innings. Through 90 opposing runs against him, 53 were earned, making him the only NL pitcher to allow less than two earned runs per nine innings.
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Jeff Tesreau
Giants
Jeff
Freshness and catches give Reds glory in old game
Bill Klein recalls Art Fromme and Johnny Bates making a key backhand catch in deep center that saved the game for the Reds. Fred Clarke praises Reha and Rehg as the freshest, hinting at a bright future for the players amid memories of past hustling.
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Art Fromme
Johnny Bates
Reds
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Fred Clarke
Reha
Rehg
Louisville
Savannah
Teachers Hold Institute in Luling Texas
Caldwell County Teachers Institute opened in Luling with more than sixty teachers in attendance. County School Superintendent J. B. Hatchitt is in charge.
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Tex
Caldwell County
Teachers’ Institute
J. B. Hatchitt
Carriage Robe Selection at Woodward Carriage
Now is the time to choose a carriage robe from Woodward Carriage Co as shoppers plan seasonal upgrades. The store offers a range of fabrics, colors, and sizes to fit different vehicle styles and customer needs.
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Woodward
Educational basketball to aid San Antonio students
Director Wheeler of the Y M C A plans a double grammar school basketball league for junior and senior players in San Antonio. He urges school principals to cooperate, claiming athletics boost study efficiency and character, with two leagues of about eight teams each forming through winter for stronger spring results.
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San Antonio Y. M.C. A
San Antonio
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