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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

5

Ernst Downs Sientaupni Roset To Ernst Downs Siento

Ernst defeats Charles Rentrup in two straight falls at Kihlbergs hall in San Antonio. Weight advantage and power from Taylorite champion secure 37:02 first fall and 7:57 second fall as Rentrup fights bravely against the heavier foe. Texas Bill wins fast preliminary bout against Soldier Gaumieter.

Adolph Ernst Charles Rentrup San Antonio Kihlberg’s Ernst Rentrup Harry Lucenay Ernst Got Rentrup Texas Bill Gaumieter Army Post

Promoters Spark Boxing and Wrestling Card in San Antonio Crowd

Texas Bill dazzles fans with quick falls in 15 16 and 2 18, using toe hold head scissors and body scissors to win. O'Keefe and Smith clash on stage with a proposed boxing match, six weeks to prepare. Rentrup heads to Salt Lake City for a title bid, then back to wrestle Brown as January 15 bout looms.

Texas Bill Gaumieter Bill Ernst Kid Smith Jack O'Keefe Travis Smith San Antonio O'Keefe Louis Houde Harry Lucenay Demetras Ad Ernst Pet Brown Taylor Rentrup Tom Head Hig Salt Lake City Yokel Brown

Greek student Dorzias sets world strength record at Penn

Michael Dorzias, a University of Pennsylvania student from Greece, registered 1890 kilograms on standard testing machines at the university gym. Dr. R Tait McKenzie called him the strongest man in the world. Earlier he set a Pennsylvania and inter collegiate mark of 1774 kilograms. freshman Kenneth C Withrow hit 1700 kilograms nearby.

Philadelphia Michael Dorzias University of Pennsylvania R. Tait McKenzie Dorzias Pennsylvania

Illinois Athletic Club Multiple Records Fall in Swim Meet

Illinois Athletic Club swimmers broke three intercollegiate records against Northwestern on Friday night. Perry McGillivray swam 100 yards in 58 1-5 seconds and won the 220 yard event in 2 31 3-5. The club relay team set a 150 yard mark at 1 22 2-5.

Chicago Illinois Athletic Club Northwestern University Perry McGillivray Athletic Club

Golf courses in good condition for weekend play

San Antonio Country Club and Laurel Heights Golf Club prepare for Saturday golf with regular courses usable. Country Club nine holes open first, second nine likely by Sunday. Laurel Heights surface dried and rolled by Will H Symons team. Federals and Gascos scores noted. match concludes week with totals 769 808 2288.

San Antonio Country Club Laurel Heights Golf Club James Norwood Laurel Heights Club Ben Will H. Symons

Gascos Sweep Prides In Three Straight Tenpin Wins

The San Antonio Gas and Electric Bowling Club defeated the Postoffice Prides three consecutive games on Grand alleys to extend their lead in the Commercial Tenpin League. Filectrics hit the 800 mark in all games and posted a 163 team average to the Prides 152. McMonagle Pinkus aided the Prides with a strong second set 808 total, while Muehlendorff and Armbrust starred for Gascos with 226 and 221 games.

San Antonio Gas & Electric Co Armbrust McHugo Menger Muehlendorff Uscf Sewvees Ice Eldridge Eee McClanahan McMonagle Pinkus Eeeeee Howard Eretee Eeee Postoffice Prides San Antonio Gas & Electric Company Prides Pinkus

Red Cross Christmas Seals for TB relief

Urges individuals and firms to place a Seal on every letter to aid children in charity hospitals. For sale at post offices and most stores.

Red Cross

Hoefgen Ninepinners Split Ninepin Doubleheader

The Hoefgen ninepin team won the opening session but lost the second as Huntress edged them 256 to 249. Hoefgens stand 500 average and Huntress 750 after the two games, with key players Hoefgen Mays Prassell Seffel Huntress and Dimaline delivering strong performances.

Hoefgen Huntress Hoefgens Schmiedekind Mays Prassell Seffel Dimaline

White Has Shade Over Ad Wolgast In 10 Round Fight

Charley White of Chicago shaded Ad Wolgast of Cadillac in a 10 round no decision bout in Milwaukee. White landed more cleanly, dominated the third round with repeated lefts and rights, while Wolgast struggled and tired as the match progressed.

White Wolgast Olgast AD Wolgast Milwaukee Wis Charley White Chicago Cadillac Mich

Captain Anson Not in Need of Pension

Governor Tener, new National League president, stated Captain Adrian Anson of Chicago need not receive a pension. He noted Anson is physically and mentally strong and earns his keep on vaudeville. The league would aid if future need arises.

New York John K. Tener Pennsylvania National League of Professional Ball Clubs Heydler League Adrian C. Anson Chicago Anson Tener National League

Sunday School Teams Clash for Light Cup at Y M C A

The Sunday School League double header at the Y M C A features McKinley Avenue Methodists versus Calvary Baptists in the first game and West End Methodists versus First Baptists in the second. Secretary E E Dilley notes rising interest and a close race this season.

George Wheeler McKinley Avenue Methodists Calvary Baptists West End Methodists National League First Baptists West

Austin elected president of Highway League division

Charles O Austin was elected president of the Highway League division of the Chamber of Commerce at a directors meeting. He succeeds A M Fischer. officers include J L Strohm as first vice president and George C Saur as second vice president. Austin becomes a vice president of the overall chamber and a board member.

Charles O. Austin Highway League Chamber of Commerce Iday A. M. Fischer J. L. Strohm George C. Saur J. M. Vance D. B E. Colp Martin J. Arnold Austin Good Roads Department Real Estate Exchange General Chamber of Commerce

Travis Club Dominates St. Mark's In Exhibition Win 60–26

In a postponed city league game at the Travis Club, the Travis Club defeated St. Mark's 60 to 26 in an exhibition. Pahlman led with 30 points, Schramm 16, Elmendorf 14, while Bee added six. Dolan and Stickney starred for St. Mark's, but Travis showed stronger form overall.

City Basket Ball League Travis St. Mark's Pahlman Tex” Schramm Elmondo Pahlmann Schramm Elmendorf Bee Dolan Stickney St. Mark’s Travis Club Amateur Athletic Union Brosseau-Wells Dolan-Stickney Nnn Eee

McLoughlin Tops US Tennis Ratings in New York

Maurice McLoughlin of California was rated first among U.S. players by the United States Lawn Tennis Association executive committee meeting in New York. R N Williams was listed second. The session was held behind closed doors with rules discussed but no action taken.

New York Maurice McLoughlin California United States Lawn Association R. N. Williams

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