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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1915

Page

6

Peterson gives master billiards exhibition in Detroit

Charley Peterson of Sir Tous, Tet Dall champion, staged a dramatic display at Brunswick Parlor in Detroit. He wowed spectators with shots on straight rail and other styles, earning praise from Frank Mesgivt and prompting plans for another show. He is slated to perform again Friday and may stay longer as engagements in Texas and Houston loom. The tourney will feature Hoppe, DeOra, Inman, and Allen in five different play styles.

Charley Peterson Brunswick St. Justin Willards Ramin Brimswick Academy Thursdie Kaptalis Bach Phy Peterson Tle Chamapida Molcary San Branelaco Ballellan Pederson Sehneter Juite Slasson Sehwetter Oworld Ahchor Peterson Tanel Inarki Bie Sweeurs Frank Mesgivt Maa Pamhold Dhe An Shar Yorhow Magegh Areeiment Peterson Wade Donte Pust Petersom Woul Petnreas Kn Fx Houston Betersan Willeimsage Willie Hoppe Alfred DeOra Melburn Inman Bennie Allen Aines

New Motto Misread by Yale Alumni on Stationery

Yale alumni associations aimed to use the university seal on Unsiv stationary but errors in Hebrew characters altered the motto light and truth to blasphemers and armers. The Yale Alumni Weekly notes the mistake caused by misreading waw and sh.

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Swift Tenpin Team Dominates Grand Alleys Night

The Swift tenpin team extended a winning streak in the Mercia range series on Thursday. They defeated Gesanf Electric Co. 597 to 911 and then toppled Jack Belyg 900 plus, with captain O’Neill posting 617 and a 44 and 210 split in two finals. Teammates Measers Warddel Gates and Darling contributed scores over 500, signaling a tough challenge ahead for rivals in the second series. The Garcos, led by Captain George Armbrust, also showed strong form with Hudson exceeding 506.

Swift Tempi Commercia Pulakloginc Gesanf Electric Company Pney Guaces Fhal Swifts Aptain O'Neil O'Neill Measers Warddel Gates Darling Swift T George Armbrust Gascos Hudson Garcos Swift Five

Relays and Basketball Duel Highlight Local YMCA Contests

Poslewsite's relay win precedes a close City League basketball night at the YMCA. Norris Stewart and Muri Postlewaite sparked a 19 to 0 victory as St Macy's Alum faced M.C. Ay. Beitel and Bleward produced key plays while the crowd gathered for the uniformed 8 o'clock tip.

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Clarke's Team Defeats Schmidt in YMCA Basketball Game

Clarke's basketball squad beat Schmidt's by 15 to 12 in a fast YMCA contest on Thursday night. Clarke led 8–0 at halftime and extended to 11 points in the second half, with Bertch and Gebhardt scoring, and Eubank, Roehell, and Eberhardt stellar on defense, while Schmidt's lineup featured major contributions from Schmidt, Berton, and Jones as guards and forwards. Referee George Wheeler officiated a tense, hard fought clash.

Clarke Schmidt YM. G. A Elect Volary Ben Gebhardt Eubank Roehell Eberhardt Marke Berton Cassie Cases Jones Gebhardt-Grabai Boyd Huffman-Eberhardt Rochell-Steia Tete George Wheeler BieWholtz M. Clarke Langaster Viepers Gre Hudelph Steffler Stubert Wedge Walter Steffler Leke Joners Wittenbers Fhr

No 2 School Wins Close Battle Over No 4 Team

The No 2 School quintet defeated No 4 School 11 to 6 in a tightly contested Thursday basketball game. Janert scored three field goals and a foul, Tamus played excellent guard, while Gunkle starred for the losers. Lineups listed with several players and positions. Referee De Leon.

Janert Tamus Gunkle Waresvellent Tanertos Cheesecee Gunkle Farwere Avery Koeward Walters Eevee Valicene Tamyo Guara- Flores de Leon Eee

National Lawn Tennis Association Meets in New York

Racquet wielders from around the country attend the United States National Lawn Tennis Association annual meeting in New York. They discuss where the 1915 national championship will be held, with Newport RI the traditional site under debate and a possible move to West Side Tennis Club on Long Island. A busy agenda covers European affairs and potential challenges to Australasia for the coming year.

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Business boys hold busy session at Y

Arthur Reichert won the business boys weekly pint contest at the Y with Mesh Jump besting, while newcomers Pieper and Wedge tied for seed in second with 2 and 1 hair. Lancaster’s basketball team defeated Viepers Green 4 fast game 1 to 3 as Steffler and Wittenberg shine.

Business Arthur Reichert William Peper Hubert Wedge Albert Hedell Jackson Fet George Wheeler Stanelling Reams Albert Bedell William Pieper Walter Janert Walter Steffler Reichert Edwin Rudolph Steffer Alvin Teke ' i Arthur Lancaster Herman Roemer Roy Dunning

Comanches Triumph Over Four Square In Thursday Clash

The Comanches defeated the Four Square 24 to 15 with strong defense and rising play from Song, Wieber, Shapiro and Lorenz. McDevitt and Seffries led the Four Square effort, while Wraft guarded well. The same teams meet again next Monday as the Comanches vie for more games.

World records smashed in Chicago at AAU swimming meet

In Chicago the Central A A U swimming championships saw world marks and American records fall. Michael McDermott set a world record 58.85 for 100 yards and clocked 2:38.25 for 200 yards breaststroke, shaving time from his own mark. Perry McGillivray posted 2:50 for 160 and 2:26.1 for 300 yards, besting previous marks by J G Antfield of England. Harry Helier shattered American records in the 40 yard distances, while Gow Tt. Hern won the fancy diving title.

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