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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1912
Page
11
An item describes a vehicle with a top and windshield showing a speedometer, located in San Antonio. The fragment mentions 92 and 9 in association with the unit.
The Athletic association at Pennsylvania discusses a major shake-up with a possible new rowing coach and broader coaching changes after coach Keinath resigns from basketball. The wrestling squad looks strong with Dorizas drawing training partners as Folwell and Pile pledge to train with him.
Dr J W Neptune of Salina Kansas says his Franklin G car has 21000 miles with no adjustments to any part. Purchased December 1 1910 he used it daily since then. Crank case never opened no bearing adjustments. Auxiliary valves ground thrice other valves ground once. Motor untouched. Original tires averaged ten thousand miles before replacement.
English champion Bombardier Wells and heavyweight claimant Tommy Burns agreed to meet in Calgary on March 14 for a $37,000 purse and the world's championship. Burns is slated to receive $25,000 regardless of the outcome, with a potential defense against all challengers if he wins.
New York dispatch outlines August Herrmann’s proposal to have National and American League teams play home and home series, creating an interleague world series. The scheme envisions two 112 game seasons, a 60 game interleague slate, shared spoils for players, and a trial to win public support despite fears of undermining league rivalry.
Heinie Zimmerman of the Cubs led the National League in runs batted in 98 in 145 games, with strong support from Hans Wagner Owen Wilson and Bill Sweeney. The piece surveys NL hitters, rankings, and a famed tribute to Honus Wagner as the greatest all around player.
Fred Clarke predicts Hans Wagner may return to the majors and cites his longevity. Clarke credits Wagner's relentless effort and full-tilt play, contrasting with players who conserve energy hoping to extend careers. The discussion also mentions Ty Cobb as a counterexample.
Chronology of major billiards events: Joe Carney sets a three cushion world mark with 50 in 31 innings, wins Denver championship over DeOro, Hoppe defends 18.2 balk line title against Sutton and Morningstar, Horgan and others claim national and international championships, with notable damages awarded to Charles Peterson in St Louis and a Paris amateur crown.
Discharge of managers in the National League shocks fans as owners, led by women like Mrs. Britton, interfere with team control. Bresnahan’s dismissal from the Cardinals draws comment, with Miller Huggins named as successor amid doubts about St. Louis under new leadership. The piece contrasts legendary figures who win despite owners’ meddling and notes several racing milestones on separate dates.
February events include Robert E. Hopkins of Tarrytown New York setting a sixty mile ice time record at 3 30 00. Ira M Cole is reelected president of the Chicago Automobile Club. W E Kasha sets a five mile motorcycle record in 3 02 34. Joe Jagersberger of the Case racing team retires.
Mrs. B M Woolley of 1001 Burnet Street says Dr Tom L Millers three week treatment stopped her asthma and chronic bronchitis and improved her appetite sleep and health. Mrs R D Heady, also of 1001 Burnet Street, reports relief from catarrh headaches indigestion after two weeks with the treatment. Mr S C Selby of 231 Avenue C cites relief from chronic bladder and kidney pain after one month of therapy. Office hours and free consultation listed at 203 Gunter Office Building, San Antonio.
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