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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1916

Page

5

Budweiser Wins Feature at Fair Grounds Race

Budweiser captured the feature race amid a crowded program at the fair grounds. War Boy led early in the six furlong event, with Budweiser overcoming rivals to emerge in front. Odds-on Pedro and Alisa Paige trailed as the field narrowed, while Betsy Meelin and Lady Meleck posted notable advances.

Fair Grounds Winans Lucky Mack Mack War Bey Budweiser Muri Alisa Furan Ailsa Paige Lady Meelick Cullis Sie Ali Gong Linfield Burger Uuicode Kent Orbicular Junior Bugs Devler St. Leo Pabin Rote Hird Blexry Bellon Deck Steed St. Taw Tone Mery Helton War Boy Osborne Sven Jung Bride Up Birger Grbiegiar Jr Finseth Rie Rudweis Mallistary Polane Ron Pall Tiz Nat Fey Pedro

Murray to Galveston trade in baseball splits 1915 season

A Thursday night announcer said outfielder Jimmy Murray was sold to the Galveston entry of the Newas League. The move, tied to the International League in the 1915 season, follows his prior time with the Boston Braves.

G. Allen Jimmy Murray Galvestonyenny Newas League Boston Brives

Fowler Beats Griffo in Hot Springs Relay

In a four person relay race in Hot Springs, Fowler defeated Griffo with Monk Futting of Chien- A and Youmy Uritto of Chien- notable at the fourth round. Haley knocked out Cat in a finishing burst as the Lind rows edited the event. Feb 4 report. Hart Six-day Bike Race in Chicago opens with 12 stages, Geri point system to determine lead.

Monk Futtinr Hart Raon Chicago Thursda

Four World Records Fall in Thursday Night Swim Meet

The London Daily reports four world records broken on Thursday night as Perry and Gillivray set new marks in the 80 yard and 40 yard events. McDermott and Benson led records in medley and breaststroke, with Harry Hetner clocking the fastest 100 yard medley. The meet, highlighting A.G. and Minnie G. performances, marks a historic night in competitive swimming.

Cricago Serkel Mrnday Perry Gillivray Duke Kahanamaku A. C. Raithel Minnie A. G Sais Cvene Benae Limon Bor Testug CLM Buniels New York AWG Mike McDermott Vingiga A.G Ite Picerta Harry Jletner Renewa

Willard Signs To Box Moran In New York Bout

Champion Jess Willard agreed to box Frank Moran in a ten round fight in New York on March 17. Promoters Tex Rickard and Sam McCracken will pay Willard about 47 409 by draft plus percentage of advertising rights. Moran earns 6200 per minute and 20000 from the promoter, making the purse the largest for a ten round bout.

Chicago Jess WiLlard Willie Frank Moran New York Willard Weet Moran Tex Rickard Sam McCracken Monan Tom Joes N.Y Denmark United States International Boxing

Championship Train Arrangements Revealed for Donor Event

A historic deal outlines a $32,500 payout with $20,000 deposited by the promoter and $25,000 due 24 hours before the event. Robert Verner, noted stakeholder from New York, coordinates February 10 arrangements. A referee must satisfy the title holder. Walter Mahan of Los Angeles is to oversee the champion's train. Seat prices reportedly range up to $230.

Rovert Verner New Ya Willard Jotrsul Walter Manahan Los Angeles

Doubleheader Saturday St Mark's Streak Faces Central Christians

A Saturday doubleheader features St Mark's Episcopal battling McKin sley Avenue Methodists while First Presbyterians meet Central Christians in the mintican and National Leagues. St Mark's undefeated in the mintican League seeks to extend its 6-0 record. McKin sley Avenue shows a strong recent run. First Presbyterian has won five of seven, Central Christians two of six, with both sides aiming for victory. A separate note recalls a crowd near Travilence fier where an old salt’s warning to a boy ends with a punchline about danger and resolve.

Bynday Bayket Bally St. Mark's Episcopal Tetu Mckinsley Avenue Methodists First Presbyterians Central Chestians Mare Sid Inee Leither Lague Mulinley Avenue Promi Ises St. Mark's First Presbyterian Central Christians Hoth Fes Bylerians Livers Sq Quentinn Janlgg

A FEW MINUTES WITH THE SPORTING EDITOR

The column questions contract rumors about Champ Willard and opponents Moran Curley Rickard and McCracken. It doubts the public will buy staged bouts and predicts press manipulation as headlines grow. The piece critiques New York fight hype and asks for forthcoming explanations from promoters.

Buffs Doubleheader Saga in Junior A Series Edges Leopards and Falls

In a Junior A series doubleheader at MC A Thursday the Buffaloes beat the Leopards 15 to 12 but then lost to the Tigers 12 to 15. Byars Fokts led the winners with eight points, Aubrey Tuttlebee added five, and Norris Stewart contributed two. For the Leopards, Tascomb and Straus scored five and four points respectively, with Wilson Sloan scoring five for the Tigers. Referee Ernest Green oversaw the games as players logged ten-minute halves.

Buffaloes MC. A Ve Leopards Wic Tisare A. Fhe Leonards Tigers Byars Fokts Aubrey Tuttle Store Norris Stewart i Rugralees Teopards Torbert Teasers Borns

Traction Company Wins Three Straight In R&S League Night

Ransom & Silshee toppled by Traction Company as George Johnson absence weakened the bell jerker lineup. Final scores read 540 to 654, 589 to 701, and 601 to 99. Captain Lantrip led with 226 in opening set, Mistretta and Scott starred for the Sinking kit, while Hudson topped the losers with 517 and 207 in opening game. Ransoms connected 15 strikes in game two for a running total of 599. upcoming Sunset and Swi clash Friday for three games.

Traction Company Quint George Johnson Ransom & Silshee Towling Thurdilay Lantrip Mistretta Scott Ada Mistrotta Hudson AL Traction Company Srt Fuercher Waltigay

Mike Finn Fann Illness Shocks Beaumont Club

Mike Finn Fann, longtime scout and former manager in the Southern Association, is in critical condition after emergency surgery following a recent signing to manage Beaumont in the upcoming season. The report notes his prior posts in multiple cities and his resignation from past roles.

Bre Mike Finn Tiettott Menmmlis Mobile Lille Rock Beaumont

Yale Baseball Schedule Sets 27 Games With Harvard and Princeton

Yale announces a spring baseball schedule totaling twenty seven games with a possible third game against Harvard and Princeton if needed to settle the series. The season opens at home due to late Raster revess of the year, with an Easter trip south set for April 20 to April 28. The feature will be the appearance of the New York tonals.

Muse Arcangeu New Haven Conny Schuinie Yale Harvard Princeton Ing New York

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