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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1907
Page
3
A chaotic roundup covers boxing figures in Britain and America with mentions of Johnson Langford and Ketchel, plus rumors of league hostilities in baseball. It notes heavyweights and multiple fights, the Puritan steamship, and a Cleveland team salary dispute with Bradley and Pilek.
AdobuL Teapperwein yesterday staged an extraordinary rifle exhibition at the Fair grounds, firing 6800 shots without a miss over ten days. He used two B2-caliber auto rifles, hit 14,549 points with 14,040 scored, and set records for shots and accuracy while enduring arm and eye strain. The event drew a large crowd as the shooter aimed to surpass the previous mileposts in marksman history.
Fragmented readout covers a late start to the ball season with references to New York team plans, exhibition games, and rumored schedules. Mentions of players, dates in Apt or April, and disputed quotes imply confusion about the opening matchups and opponents across multiple teams.
Notes from the Turner Bowling League on Ninepin Alleys show Scho Wal Lowther tied for first with Chancellor team leaders in the second series, while Lonmueller’s and Richey’s Gladiators posted high scores. Skewed records and fragmented lines describe the match pace, with the season wrapping after holidays and next games set for January 10.
Fragmented notes indicate Mission Garden Bowling League with fourteen games recorded. Names such as Wirth Muth Selinitt appear amid uncertain terms Storms KR and Sechuette, suggesting standings or players but details are unclear. The text hints at a forthcoming schedule or results but provides no clear outcomes.
The Fort Sam Houston Heroes defeated Troy Kauereog’s Stars on their home alleys, taking two of three games and finishing with high scores. Cohil led with the top three-game score and an average around 187, while Flo posted an eye catching score of 20 in the frame.
In a cluttered report from the Warner Bowling League, G Conring leads with top splash counts and several players set records. William Riedner posts a 10 pin mark, others like W Kuehn and M Cres total eleven, while many competitors accumulate doubles and high single game splashes.
Sporadic notes on Texas basketball drought and upcoming season hint at a dark horse team. Veterans from Wey and exparienes players could rejoin after Christmas, shaping a tense race as schedules and amateur ideals drive preparations amid questions of MERCenary risk and balance.
The piece discusses small college athletics in a second year of a league, noting Wat i' bys and expectations for strong results from Manila Tomita. It praises a capable coach, notes inexperience, and comments on the lack of a unified league structure. It highlights financial strains, potential invitations, and the need for better organization to sustain sports like basketball and football.
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