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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

4

Sunset Bowlers Triumph Over Mills Quinte

Sunset Bowlers defeated Mills Quinte in a three game series at Grand Alleys Tuesday night scoring 770, 762 and 879. High games featured by Winslow and Howard with notable team totals and a close second place by Mills. Entries list individual scores for Begravins, Mills, Grynden, and Howard among others.

Jist Omega Harry Mills Sinehow Lhe Miley Tad Hik Qin Iyi Mis Begravins Coma Ames Mills Aejee Vtan Grynden Laas Wein Yy Sameta Cramer Bellinztie Ulrich Pere Howard Pot Naples Tofner Tsar

High Scores and Championship Match Tension Across Clubs

Shouts fill the arena as the national rifle association announces standings in class A events. Clubs nationwide report scores including Watertown at 1 983 and Boston area entries.ievements and regional results highlight ongoing competition.

Wabshinton Dre National Rife Association of American Kings Mills Ohio Watertown Paul Minn New Liven Conn Quinnining Ssc Bedford Vannten Mass

Athletic events held at Y and theater showdowns noted

The Y hosted athletic events with multiple boys competing in a theater program. Scores listed include 62, 78, 8, 104, and others. George Mulheron and Jane Barber emerged in finals, Barber winning the school chess championship by defeating Bruce Rogers. Bike event planned for Wednesday with boys riding to Springs. Aubrey Schofield and Plord managed the meets.

Boys Langs Peut Panier Theater Coet Pitt Te Brute Maerk Posthealyey Arthur ‘Duusheling Mately Aay M. Pontlewades Palhighers Teee Suva Theorge Mulheron Gueapuue Befeati Jane Barber Ernest Creen Brookes Dasramb Gane Barber Brucerogs Uinadla Mately Braohos Aubrey Schofield Plord

Taft Urges Military Drills for College Students

Former President William Taft addressed the National Collegiate Athletic Association in New York City, urging military drills for first two years of college life. He argued students are ideal material for future army officers and emphasized military preparedness as a core benefit of college training.

NEW Cic William of, Tuft National Coueptate Athletic Association Whitelin Army

Government Hill and Laurel Heights Win Basketball Contests

In Sunday action Government Hill Aethentiat ousted their league rivals as Wilcox led with seven field goals and one free throw for fifteen points. Laurel Heights defeated West Indy Methodists as Stykes and Janert contributed key field goals to secure the win.

Goverment Hill Aethentiat Awkel Hall Ovnnter Avangelionl Laurel iTwhetis Methodists West Indy Methodists Wilcox A. Loewstury Iosets Stykes Janert Arnold Ford Kaine Jackson

West Indies hoop game line notes and referees

Fragmentary sports recap lists players Sivkee, Gidley, Lacks, Barnes, Scott dividing goaling for the West Indies and mentions Gene Rong as referer. Includes referees Weber and Senk, guards Scott and Wells Gulley, and half notes with 15 minute halves.

Winkers Gidley Lacks Barnes Scott Gene Rong Wells Lacka Spencer Aes Barnes Abhy Tvard Wyilsom Ely Scott Jannt Guard Gene Senk Miiriaites

Ted Lewis Beats Willie Ritchie in Madison Square Garden Bout

Ted Lewis of Frug and Gallongton fights Willie Ritchie in a ten round match at Madison Square Garden. Lewis uses fast footwork and a sharp left hook to dominate most rounds while Ritchie shows grit but fails to seize the pace. Lewis weighed 139 pounds. Ritchie 144. Ritchie sustained a cut above the right eye.

York Ted (Kid Lewid Frug Gultongnt Walle Dichie Frangkeu Madison Square Garden Ritchie Stitehie Lewis Riteila Rivehle

Griffiths Beats Britton Akron individual boxing result

Johnny Griffiths of Akron outpointed Jack Britton of Chicago in a Tuesday bout by a close twelve round margin. Britton led early with experience but Griffiths controlled the late rounds, gaining a narrow victory.

Akron Johnny Griffiths Thie Elty Jack’ Britton Chicago Clight Mirgin Brtton Griffith Britten Griffithy

Giants Schedule Made Public By New York Club

The New York National League club released its 1910 schedule listing games across several dates and cities including Dallas Houston Detroit and New Orleans with key matchups and travel notes. The schedule shows early season dates in March and April and includes games in Beaumont Baton Rouge and other locations as part of the Giants travel itinerary.

York National’ League Club Dallas Tex Houston Ted Detroit Americ Vas Mouston Beamont Aprl & Danrkbians Slave University Baton Gange New Orleans

Gallant Defeats Yoakam in Boston Bout at Founda

Boston fighter Gib bert Gallant earned the referee’s decision over Alaniey Yoakam in a bout at Founda here Maer. The match featured territorial trades as the crowd watched the action unfold with Gallant taking the win.

Tom Shevlin a Famous Yale Coach Dies in Minneapolis

Thomas L. Shevlin of Minneapolis dies from pneumonia after contracting a cold while coaching the Yale football squad last fall. He guided Yale from 1902, captained the 1904 team, and was a renowned all around athlete and coach remembered for his leadership and impact on Yale football.

Minneapolis Minn Thomas L. Shevlin Holimiaire Juamberman Yale Ljed Ghuvtli California Pneumona Shey- UN Ulmi Mileway Harvard Hilt Mina Iele Thomas Lee Shevlin Hanor If Hong Amerigat Shevlin Tio

Studhalter Upsets Hare In Handball Clash At MC A

Ernest Studhalter defeated Ray M Hare in straight games 11 7 24 8 11 7 in the handball tournament at the MC A Tuesday to reach the third round. The newcomer surprised handball fans with a left serve and smart returns, taking an early lead and holding on as Hare rallied briefly.

Ernest Studhalter Ray M. Hare Studhalter Bundshalter Yiare Sundhaller Phyghtal George Wheeler Referem

Umpire Training Plan Promoted at League Owners Meeting

League owners in Cincinnati next week will discuss spring training for umpires. Charles W. Weishem, purchaser of the Chicago Nationals, and Charles Williams, club secretary, said Tuesday the move would push adoption of the plan. It proposes sending umpires to training camps with the players, a system tried in the Federal League season and called a success.

Cincinnati Charles W. W.eeshman Charles Williams Nave Fin Pires

PLAN RACE MEET AT YALE GRENADA TRACK

San Antonio Racing Association outlines a thirty day winter meet on the Yale Grenada track from January 24 to February 29 with five running events daily and large purses to attract owners of thoroughbreds from far and near to compete. A shooting accident in Mission Texas injures a veteran Texas Ranger noted as one of the region’s best shots.

San Antonio Racing Association Yale Grenada Tanuary Crek Forrsier Texas Ranger Ihn Southweat Linley

Rumor of Italian King Wounded in Austrian Grenade Strike

Overseas News Agency reports a sensational rumor that King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy has been wounded by an Austrian grenade in a hospital. The claim is labeled unverified. authorities and war weariness dominate, while socialist affiliates sought English talks but were blocked by British refusal.

Amirllin Bayville Vietor Emmanuel Italy Mit Overseas London Sve Manish Tribes Socialist Party England Enitizh Javor Ageney Vor Neuhe Zeitung Germany

Robbers Enter a Depot in Second Recent Theft

A Sunday night robbery at the Southern Pacific passenger station involved a broken window and forced office door. An amateur burglar hurried off before valuables could be taken as attempts were made to blow the safe with nitroglycerin. Local and railroad officers investigate.

Sothern Pacife Stadon Yale

New Route to Russia Opens From Norway

A new steamship route from Norway to Russia is established. The Norwegian vessel Kong Helge carries American and English machinery to Russia, sailing Tromsoe to Alexandrovsk under favorable conditions. The line is expected to benefit Russia by easing trade amid Arctic freezing and Sweden transit disruptions.

London Ateamshilp Norway Russia Kong Helge Cariog Tromsoe Alexandrovsk Copenhaagen Arvlangel Bay Sweden

Paris Lights May Brighten With Fewer Streets Lights

General Mau noury military governor of Paris expressed hope that the capital could be brighter without increasing the risk of air raids. He said he was examining the issue and if findings support it, a return to almost normal lighting could be made.

Golf Tourney Qualifier Sees Tie For Medal At Pinehurst

Dean Carter of New York and 8 Seggerman of Englewood CC tied at 81 to share medal honors in the qualifying round of the annual holiday week golf tournament at Pinehurst. One hundred ten players registered for the event, with the playoff to follow in the coming week.

Pinehurst Dean Pnin G. Carter New York Seggerman Englewood Country Club

Trendall Wins Bout In St Louis Welterweight Clash

St Louis reports Trendall defeats Len Row in an eight round welterweight bout. Trendall claims both fighters landed solid punches and notes the match as a strong finish to the night. The event underscores ongoing national boxing activity with plans to reconvene-related committees in early January.

St. Louie Dee Len Rowlands Rowlands

Recommendation of Navy Board Ignored Summary

Washington DC. The Navy General Board repeatedly urged a four ship program for dreadnoughts amid a century rise in capital ships but Congress largely reduced or rejected these recommendations. From 1900 to 1907 proposals were trimmed yearly, with only a fraction authorized and months later the board’s strongest asks were pared back.

Washington, DB Dee Nevy General Board Bord H

State Railroad Shows Profit and Growth Plans

Governor meets with H. Huddleston general manager of the state railroad based in Palestine. The road reports earnings surpassing expenses with a $1806 gain for the month. Huddleston favors extending the line to Dallas using convict labor to cut costs, estimating value at $22,000 per mile once finished. No formal steps set yet.

Austin Tex H. Huddleston Palestine Huddleston Ling la Dallas Iran Huddleafan

Engineers Confer In Austin With State Water Board

Dr. C M Hall of Alabama and Dr Ball visit Austin to confer with the state board of water engineers. They are guests of Dr T A Taylor dean of engineering at the University of Texas. The talks touch on federal conservation work and water resources investigations.

Grippe in New York spreads as death rate rises

New York officials report a grippe outbreak reaching from Chicago and other cities. The department of health warns uninfected people to avoid sneezing and coughing individuals. Influenza deaths and pneumonia cases climbed during the week ending December 25, with about 2000 pneumonia cases estimated.

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Buildings Needed for Federal Records in Washington

Resolutions adopted at a joint meeting of the American Historical Association and allied bodies request Congress to appropriate funds to construct a dedicated federal records building in Washington. Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington presided. Lea F. Alek of the Carnegie Institution illustrated the current disarray of archives.

Ashington Congress American Historical Association American Economic Association theAimerican Political, Science Assetion Miles Poindexter Washington Lea F. Alek Carnegie Institution of Washington

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