Southwestern Telephone Co. tops San Antonio Light in Tenpin League
In a Commercial Tenpin League match at Ground alleys the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company beat the San Antonio Light team 822 802 841 totaling 2465 pins while the Light scored 806 745 657 for 2208. Boren led with 198 and Heilig had a 176 average. Teich top-scored for the losers with 189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
San Antonio
Breit
Wagener
Boren
Heilig
Jeff’ Teich
Gascos
Southwestern Telephone Co
Ist
A. Schafer
OS En
Fricke
C. McHugo
Paskert Sued for Damages After Auto Collision
George H. Paskert, outfielder for the Philadelphia National League team, is being sued for 20000 dollars by John Farry in Cleveland. Farry alleges injuries from an October 28 automobile collision caused by Paskert's vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
George H. Paskert
John Farry
Paskert
Farry
George H. Paskett
Dode
Philadelphia Nationals
Sutton vs Hoppe to Meet in 1700-point Billiard Match
George Sutton accepted Willie Hoppe's offer for a 1700-point billiard match in Chicago next February with $1000 a side. Sutton had challenged Hoppe for $250, but Hoppe insisted on the larger stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Sutton
Willie Hoppe
Sutton
Hoppe
Travis Club Five to Meet St. Mark's in City League
The Travis Club basketball five faces St. Mark's this Friday in a City League matchup under AAU auspices. Texas E. Schramm leads the Travis squad, with players in top shape for the opener. St. Mark's has shown classy workouts and both sides anticipate an interesting and hard fought game on the Travis Club court.
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Travis Club
St. Mark's
Amateur Athletic Union
Travis
San Antonio
Texas E. Schramm
St. Mark's Gymnasium
Withrow Sets Penn Freshman Strength Record Attempt
Ken net C. Withrow, a Penn freshman and football guard, totaled 1700 kilograms in strength tests on Thursday in an effort to beat Michael Dorgias 1774 kilogram mark. He surpassed Dorgias in neck test arm pull arm push and grip with both hands but trailed in leg and back lifts. Withrow plans another record attempt soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Kennet C. Withrow
University of Pennsylvania
Michael Dorgias
Dorgias
Withrow
Texas dog wins Letchatchie all age stake title
John Proctor a pointer owned by W L Curtis of Boston Tex won the all age stake Thursday of the National Field Trial Club. Powhattan entered by Hobart Ames of Boston finished second and Desota Frank belonging to A G C Sage of New York placed third. Twenty dogs entered.
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Letchatchie
John Proctor
W. L. Curtis
Boston
Tex
National
Hobart Ames
Desota Frank
A. G. C. Sage
New York
New York Boxing Tax Takes In About 110000 Since 1911
The state athletics commission reports to Albany that since the boxing law began in August 1911 about 110000 has been paid to the state comptroller as the 5 percent tax on gross receipts of all licensed clubs. Receipts have fallen off in the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
State Athletics Commission
State Comptroller's Office
Cardinal Martinelli Seriously Ill in Rome
Cardinal Sebastian Martinelli aged 65, papal delegate in the United States from 1896 to 1902 and prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Rites, is reported seriously ill in Rome on December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sebastian Martinelli
United States
Sacred Congregation of Rites
Gutzeits Forfeit Two In Ninepin League Clash
The Gutzeit ninepin team forfeited a double header against the Huth clan at Turner Hall when only six or seven players showed up. Huth gained two wins as Gutzeit failed to field seven players. Schmiedekinds and Huntress teams lead the race with Phillipogeren and Tolle close behind. Hoefgen versus Huntress Friday promises a tight rematch.
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Gutzeit
Ninepin
Huth Clan
Turner Hall
Huth
Schmiedekinds
Huntress
Phillip
Oergen
Tolle
Hoefgen
Schmiedekind
Burkey Bowl Sunday at San Antonio Turn Verein
A turkey bowl will occupy Sunday afternoon at the San Antonio Turn Verein. The event starts at 2 p m and lasts until teams falter. Twelve balls per competitor, full setup at each attempt to clean the lumber from the alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Turner Hall
Panama Pacific Exposition athletic events dates announced
Tentative dates for principal 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition athletic events were announced after a conference in New York. Beginning with the A A U basketball championships in late February, weekly events continue through October at the exposition stadium with a third of a mile track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Charles E. Moore
James E. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
Exposition Stadium
A U Championships Schedule Across Swimming Track and Field
A sequence of national events is listed with dates for championships in swimming all events track and field and related disciplines including pentathlon decathlon lacrosse and relays spanning July through October. The schedule enumerates dates by event and host month ranges.
Brickley Named Captain of Harvard 1914 Eleven
Charles E. Brickley of Everett was elected captain of Harvard football for 1914. The 21 year old senior, who starred for the past two Harvard teams, competed with Walter H. Trubull of Salem for the post, with Brickley chosen Thursday in Cambridge.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles E. Brickley
Everett
Harvard
Walter H. Trubull
Salem
Brickley
Water basketball trial at Illinois Athletic Club meet
Water basketball will be tried Friday night at the Illinois Athletic Club swimming meet with Northern University, aiming to surpass water polo in popularity due to its less rough play. Miss Frances Walker, 22, daughter of Judge A B Walker, internal revenue collector, died in Austin after a three week illness. funeral held at home.
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Chicago
Illinois Athletic Club
Northern University
Walker
Austin
Tex
Frances Walker
Internal Revenue Collector
West Avenue
Herzog Named Manager of Cincinnati Reds for 1914 Season
Charles Herzog formerly with the New York and Boston NL clubs was chosen as manager of the Cincinnati Reds for 1914 after meetings with the board and officials. He signs as a player at shortstop and aims for a fast, dashing team similar to the New York club, with no trades planned.
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Cincinnati
Charles Herzog
New York
Boston
August Herrmann
Harry Stephens
Herzog
Joe Tinker
Brooklyn
Tin
McGraw
New York Leader
Hartley
Bob Bescher
Charters Issued in Texas firms in December list
Ennis Lumber Company in Ennis with 35000 capital stock and three incorporators. Trinity Realty and Mortgage Company of Dallas with 15000 capital stock. The Big Wichita Oil Company of Fort Worth with 25000 capital stock. San Marcos Sanitarium in San Marcos with 15000 capital stock. Southwestern Talking Machine Company of Dallas with 20000 capital stock. Thomas Bros. Company of Livingston with 5000 capital stock. Permits granted include Texas Gulf Coast Development Company in Wilmington Delaware with 500000 capital stock and Texas headquarters at Danbury Brazoria county, Alamo Oil and Gas Company in Tulsa Oklahoma with 25000 capital stock at San Antonio, Crandall Packing Company in Palmyra New York with 75000 capital stock at Dallas. Amendments filed include Sanitary Water Company of Cooper increasing from 3075 to 6000 and Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company decreasing from 200000 to 140000.
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Austin
Tex
Ennis Lumber Company of
Ennis
Capital Stock
T. T. Clark
J. Blakey
8. R. Davis
Trinity Realty and Mortgage Company of
Dallas
J. R. Sharp
Barry Miller
W. H. Walker
Big
Wichita Oil Company of
Fort Worth
John Scharbauer
F. E. Couch
Coke
W. Harkrider
San Marcos
Thomas Bros. Company
Livingston
Polk County
A. M. Thomas
O. M. Thomas
C. D. Poe
Texas Gulf Coast Development Company
Wilmington
Del
Texas
Danbury
Brazoria County
Alamo Oil and Gas Company
Tulsa
Okla
San Antonio
Crandell Packing Company
Palmyra
N. Y
Sanitary Water Company of
Cooper
Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company of
Lufkin
Letter Carriers Elect Officers In Austin Branch
Branch 181 of the National Association of Letter Carriers met in the federal building and elected Fred L. Eck as president B N Barnhart as vice president T J Minter as secretary and Bery Ericson as sergeant at arms The Austin unit has thirteen members of twenty city carriers The national group totals about 30000 members and aims to promote postal service welfare through organization.
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Austin
Tex
National Association of Letter Carriers
Federal
Fred L. Eck
B. N. Barnhart
T. J. Minter
Bery Ericson
United States
Bank Seizure at Elizabeth by National Examiner
A national bank examiner took charge of the First National Bank of Elizabeth Pennsylvania today on Treasury Department orders after bank directors sought action. The 1898 bank had $50,000 capital, $400,000 deposits, $30,000 surplus and $580,000 total resources. it cited excessive slowpaper hindering operations.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
First National Bank of Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Treasury Department
Motors and Holiday Car Buys Stir San Antonio
Local dealers report strong Christmas demand for touring cars from Hudson Lozier and Ford, with several gifts planned and deliveries underway. The Hudson line shows sales up $1.75 million for mid-year, while Peerless expands service under Frazer, with dealers coordinating support through Woodward Carriage Company.
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S. M. Williams
Southern
Peerless Products
Kansas City
Hugh O. Frazer
Peerless
el Paso
Frazer
Woodward Carriage Company
Y M A Members Note Closed Gym For Minstrel Night
The Y M C A announces the gymnasium will be closed for the entire evening due to a minstrel event at the Gunter Hotel ballroom hosted by association members.
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Gunter Hotel
Gonzales Guests Friday Morning At Guarantee Motor Room
Gonzales attended a brief visit Friday morning at the sales room of the Guarantee Motor Company, meeting staff and checking available models. The stop appeared casual and cordial with light conversation about autos and local sales.
Christmas Day Play P Delta Chi Meets Independent Team
The Pi Delta Chi of the San Antonio High School will meet an independent team from the High Ocean Electric Park on Christmas Day. This annual event pits past stars against new players and a good contest is expected with Tex Ramsdell refereeing.
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Pi Delta Chi
San Antonio
High Oeat Electric Park
Tex Ramsdell
Filipino Midgets and Victoria at Gunter Christmas
George W. Farley and two Filipino midgets arrive in San Antonio for the Gunter hotel Christmas celebration. Princess Victoria, the smallest developed woman, will perform on piano and appear at the showman banquet. Six hundred invitations are sent to American showmen including Buffalo Bill Cody and Ringlings as wintering guests.
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Gunter Hotel
George W. Farley
Gunter
America
Buffalo Bill” Cody
the Ringlings
San Antonio
Ralls Spur Track Dispute Triggers Texas Court Action
Crosbyton South Plains railroad prepares injunctive suit in District Court to block the railroad commission order mandating a spur track at Ralls Crosby county following a clash between Ralls residents and the company. The commission had ordered the spur construction.
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Austin, Tex
Railroad Commission
Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad
Ralls
Crosby County
Texas prison population drops in November to 3771
The Texas penitentiary population fell by 27 during November. The monthly prison commissioners report shows 3 771 convicts on hand as of November 1.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Executive Department
Ernst Rentrup bout promises swift, versatile action
Charles Rentrup and light heavyweight champion Adolph Ernst square off in a two falls out of three match at Kihlberg's Friday night. Promoter Tom Head predicts a strong crowd with no standing room. Preliminary features Texas Bill against Gaumeiter. main event set for around 9:15.
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Kihlberg
Charles Rentrup
Adolph Ernst
Rentrup
Nelson
Charley Dellvak
Ernst
Speed
Tom Head
Texas Bill
Gaumeiter
Army Post
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Heilig and
Commercial Tenpin League
P.C Gas & Electrics
Household Fur, Co
Quaker
Sutton VS
Billiard Stars
Jeff
Bud” Fisher
Fanny
Ato
Tia
Penn U
Stotts
Gutzeits
Huth Ninepinners
Verein
G. S. Lincoln
Conroy Building
Plaza Theater
Charley Herzog
Cincinnati Reds
Giant
Tailenders
William Steinhardt
Hudson Company
Hudson Motor Car Company
Bettween
Steinhardt
Lozier Company
Lozier
Chandler
L. A. Smith
Buick
Fred Sterling
del Rio
So-and-So
Ford
Ford Sales Company
Emil Schleyer
Y. M
Electric Park
Ernst-Rentrup
A. Collman
Amer
THE
N. B
Christ ME
Red Cross
Wright Bros
Main Avenue
Richter’s Steam Bakery
Potchernick-Birdsong Co
Bouston &J
Crockett
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