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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1911

Page

10

Army Victor In Fast Game On Post Court

In San Antonio the Twenty second infantry defeated the Independents 30 to 25 in a hard fast basketball clash at the army post gym. The Soldiers led 22 to 12 at halftime and despite the Independents tightening in the second half the margin held. Martin and Swartz starred for the infantry while Kottler and Schramm led the Independents.

ARMY San Antonio Twenty-second Infantry Army Post Gymnasium Quint Martin and Swartz Infantry Kottler and Schramm Martin Stevenson

Mullin Signs with Tigers for 1912 Season

Detroit says pitcher George Mullin, a veteran of the American League club, signed a Detroit contract for 1912. Fort Wayne reports Mullin plans to seek his release from Frank Navin and hints at a possible managerial offer from a minor league club.

Mullin Detroit Associated Press George Mullin Fort Wayne Ind Frank Navin

Vehicle condition and repair policy note

The message questions car safety and notes it is bad policy to operate a rundown automobile in need of repair. It hints at possible interest in discussing repair or replacement options.

Bargains in Automobiles at San Antonio Motor Car Co

San Antonio Motor Car Co offers 5 and 7 passenger Oldsmobiles at striking prices to clear stock before new arrivals. Features include fore doors electric lights Warner Speedometer and Prestolite tank. Old car trade-ins invited. Fred Murphey at Dannier Hicks Building Bowman contact.

San Antonio Motor Car Co

Higgins Company Team Adds Pat Newnam For Second Series

The Higgins company team of the Winter league may strengthen for the second series starting New Year’s Day with Pat Newnam joining as player manager and first baseman. Final round Sunday pits Roundups vs Infantry at Texas league park and Higgins vs Orioles at Krisch park, as standings determine the rest of the pennant race. Manager Dugosh reports most Roundups players are under contract for the next series, aiming to satisfy league rules regarding unsigned players.

Higgins Company Pat Newnam Pat Infantry Texas League Park Orioles Krisch Park Dugosh

Recruits Likely to Shape Major League Finishes

New York December 29 The Associated Press reports that big league managers will rely on recruits to improve pennant chances next season as no major trades are in sight and current rosters are unlikely to change. Scouts indicate openings for young players across teams.

Associated Press New York

Wet courts postpone Davis international tennis matches

In Christ Church New Zealand heavy rain halted the Davis international trophy matches scheduled to begin today. The American team led by William A. Larned Beals C Wright and Maurice E McLoughlin is favored to win while English supporters back the Americans for easier success at next events. German and French squads are expected to join at the world’s tennis trophy next competition authorities. Emperor William urged German players to improve for a strong showing against English and American stars.

Associated Press Christ Church New Zealand William A. Larned Beals C. Wright Maurice E. McLoughlin California United States Emperor William

Springfield sets revolver record in five-man match

Springfield, Mass claims a world record in a five-man five-shot five-target indoor match. They totaled 1145 to defeat Emeryville California's Shell Mound club in the United States Revolver Association league. The Manhattan club of New York previously held the record with 1140 last year.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Shell Mound Club Emeryville Cal United States Revolver Association Manhattan Club New York

Raicevich Demonstrates Class in Rochester Showdown

Italian wrestler Giovanni Raicevich threw Franz Mohler in nine minutes and 84 seconds in Rochester last night. He followed with two falls on Santalee, the Frenchman, in nine minutes and eight minutes and 39 seconds respectively.

Raicevich Associated Press Rochester N. Y Giovanni Raicevich Franz Mohler Santalee

Palzer Wins by Knockout Over Kaufman in Fifth Round

Al Palzer defeats Al Kaufman by knockout in the fifth round at the National Sporting Club in New York. The bout, scheduled for ten rounds, featured fast exchanges with Kaufman briefly holding the advantage, and Palzer landing a decisive right hand to end the fight as a growing white hope in local boxing.

Associated Press New York al Kaufman al Palzer National Sporting Club Palzer Kaufman Bermeier

Schedules Mapped Out for National and American Leagues

The joint schedule committee of the National and American Baseball leagues met in French Lick Indiana as six hours of behind closed doors showed their busy work. Secretary Heydler and Secretary McKey declined to release specifics before the national commission meeting in Cincinnati on January 3.

Associated Press French Lick Springs Ind Heydler National League Robert McKey American League National Commission Cincinnati

Packey McFarland Bout Called Off in Cleveland

It was announced in Cleveland that the scheduled lightweight bout between Packey McFarland of Chicago and Phil Brock of Cleveland has been canceled. McFarland cited inability to make the required weight on such short notice.

Packey Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Packey McFarland Chicago Phil Brock McFarland

Pitcher Crevenstine Signs With Newton Kansas Team

Signs with Kansas team pitcher Crevenstine who starred for Higgins company in the Winter league will pitch next season for Newton in the Kansas State League. He helped Higgins in multiple games and now joins Newton to bolster the staff for the coming season.

Kansas Crevenstine Higgins Company Newton, Kans

Molesworth Rides Favorite to Classy Fourth at Juarez

Doncaster owned by Molesworth wins the fourth race at Juarez a mile long with time 1 39 3 5. Flying Feet finishes second and Lady Macy third as Sugar Lump and Pit A Pat also race. Other races list Massalo Faneuil Hall Florence A and Florence A among winners and runners.

Associated Press Juarez Mexico Doncaster Molesworth Wolverton Ocean Queen Carter Coppers Gross Virginia Lindsay Gunston Sir Angus Massalo Cotton Oonoomoo Burlingame King White Miller Marjorie Fleming Witness Great Caesar Big Claim Joseph M. Originator Earls Court Lillie Leyva Doc Allen Henry Bill Anderson Hoffman Baby Doll Strathland Lawn Florence Krepp McAllen Sleepland Donecaster Flying Feet Buxton Lady Macy Groth Sugar Lump Faneuil Hall Post Mora Light Balella Elder Gramercy Florence A Anne McGee Hill L. M. Eckert Judith Page Mapleton Jim Cafferata

Boxing Profits Regulated by New York Boxing Board

Albany N Y Dec 29 reports say the athletic commission will file its year end 1911 report to the legislature. The document shows boxing regulation boosted treasury receipts with about 15000 earned in the first four months under the new law and projected annual income near 45000 after expenses. Licensed clubs contributed modest sums under the state law.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Athletic Commission Treasury New York States

Brown Wins Title Bout at Taylor Opera House

Taylor wrestler Brown defeated Josh of Denver in both falls taking the title in eighteen minutes. The match drew a large crowd at the Taylor Opera House with an arm roll and hammerlock finish. The St. Anthony hotel will host a related supper event.

Taylor Tex Brown Josh Denver Taylor Opera House Brow

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