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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
8
The Eagle Tenpin Club edged the Household Furniture Co in the Commercial Tenpin League on Grand alleys by fifty five pins after overcoming a 172 pin handicap. They won two of three games as the final frame saw Furniture lead briefly by nine.
Bud Fisher guides the Eagles to a 2640 to 2585 win over the Households Furniture team. Krause earns best single game with 226 while Thomas leads with a 613 three-game set for the Eagles. A rematch is planned on the Grand alleys.
Pittsburgh, Pa. December 26 John J McGraw manager of the New York Giants criticizes Rube Marquard for sensational publicity tied to an actress and a $10 000 contract demand He notes Marquard’s refusal to pitch in games and defends his World Series decisions He warns against unwise publicity and faults Marquard’s conduct affecting the team Chicago report confirms Murphy to pick Florida camp sites and plan 30 plus exhibition games on the tour northward
Professor Wesley Peacock of Peacock Military Academy and four students led a hunt at the Askey ranch in Live Oak County returning with four deer. They also killed several coyotes described as wild cats.
Chicago and Dee Comiskey recall the old days of fierce city series. He says today’s rivalries lack the extreme taunts and rocks from fans compared with the 1880s Browns and White Stockings. Joe Tinker notes taunts, but the pay has changed whether the crowds bite.
Wingo of the Cardinals earns high praise from former manager Roger Bresnahan who notes his rapid development and daily improvement. Bresnahan recalls his own path to catching and emphasizes the rarity and value of good catchers in the majors.
Champion William Hoppe accepts George Sutton challenge for 18.2 balk line crown in New York around mid February. Intercity 18.2 match between Clarence Jackson of Chicago and Al Taylor of Milwaukee planned with 2400 points, three nights each city. Wecker Cochran, 14, Iowa, to tour eastern circuit showcasing 18.2 balk line exhibitions in multiple cities.
President Murphy of the Chicago National League club says Roger Bresnahan likely will sign with Chicago next year after a telephone talk. An offer reportedly includes a $10,000 bonus and a three year contract at $6,500 annually. Bresnahan, 32, is free to sign with any NL club after leaving St Louis.
Dean Le Baron Briggs of Harvard, speaking for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, deplored coaching antics on the baseball field. He urged differentiation between amateur and professional baseball and warned students against imitating tipping lines or flashy coaching practices associated with Mr Jennings.
Patsy Sheppard a famed lightweight from 1864 to 1874 died at his Boston home aged 65. He fought most noted boxers in England and the United States and later trained and backed John L. Sullivan.
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