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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1909

Page

7

Thomas Girls Win In Girly Athletic League Thriller

The Thomas girls basketball team defeated Turners 78 to 6 on Turner court. After a slow first half and a 4 to 1 score, Thomas surged after halftime with Mildred Arnum scoring the first field basket and the Arnings and Margorsti contributing solid guard play to secure the lopsided victory.

Piya Wane Hae Thomas Shoo High School Turners Beta Avon Thomas Girls Girly’ Athletic League Turner Court Auore Thomnas

Devine Street Stars and Florida Street Champions Tie in Tilt

The Devine Street Stars and the Florida Street Champions split a rough basketball tilt on the Monble court. Scoring unclear, key players named include Isfely Chet, Morrison, Denning, and Rogers. The fragmentary report notes positions and attempts but lacks full scores or dates.

Devine Street Stars Florida Street Movida Strewt Maeap Floridas Isfely Chet Suligman Rishtforward Morrison Rogers Brender Ray Grondawa

Texas League May Admit Oklahoma City in 1909

Texas League officials reached a tentative plan to have 10 clubs in 1909 with Oklahoma City as a guaranteed member. Morris Block cited strong profits in 1908 and stated several towns still seek franchises while the exact lineup remains unsettled.

Texas League Oklahoma City Austin Morris Block Block Phoxas Jenste Jook Whee Ollahoma Town

Local dog wins championship at Lone Star Field Vale

Woolton's Lass owned by GA Hillt won grand honors at the Nix Ranch yesterday, defeating rivals in a one hour and thirty minute heat series. The event drew attendees from multiple states and featured dogs such as Red Wing and Pawnbrokes, with Lass and Honest Scrap delivering strong performances despite penalties and refusals.

Lone Star Vale San Antonio Wither Woolton Lass GA. CG. Hillt Nix Ranch Halli Wooolton Tony Moorley Red Wing Dive of Kent Pawnbrokes Wishel's Honest Scrap Hill Johnson Dave Ken Dave Gote Mul Tony Mooring Tony Walton Fisher Serp A. F. Hochwalt Deyton Ohio J. Jones Naldwine Miss Wesley Tencork T. A. Ferlet C.F. Hayne H. C. Sharpe Campbell B.D. Thomas S G. Wellborn Louis H. Bush Carey V. ¥. Farrar WR. Lyon Piqua GW. Collier

Peacock Five Tikes Game In Tough Interscholastic Meet

Peacock Five defeated San Antonio Academy 22 to 11 in a hard fought basketball game at Metrie Park yesterday afternoon. The final margin came after Peacock trailed 9 to 6 at halftime and used a strenuous second half to pull away. The contest featured few fouls, strong forward play from Pearock and DeBona and solid guard work, with the lineup listing Pearock, DeBona, Corder, and Harwood among others.

B.C. High School Sereek A. Academy West Texas Peacock San Antonio Academy Aa. A Mectrie Park Peacocks Iineup

Longboat Wins Marathon in Madison Square Garden Race

New York Fen reports Longboat edged Alfred Shrubb in the indoor marathon at Madison Square Garden. Longboat showed a steady, free stride over 26 miles and 385 yards, maintaining the lead until Shrubb faded at the twenty-fifth mile, allowing the Indian to finish second.

New York Fen Tom Alfred Shrubb Ligrave Ie Qion Soite Falrely Madison Square Garden

Many Horses Leaving New Orleans for Tampa

Racing fate in Louisiana unsettled as owners move horses from the Suburban meet bids. The Thyton, Burchett, Sergino and Pender Brast stables will be transferred to Tampa and shipped promptly. Manager Kelley of the First Pariselim signs Outfitker John Koy and Cofehord Carlsehi, former Boston and Pittsburgh players.

New Orleans Thyton Burchett Sergino Pender Tampa Kelley John Koy Boston Americans Cofehord Carlsehi Pittaburge

Glose Race In Church League Tie For Place

A three way tie forms for a league spot as Government Hill defeats One First Baptist to join Central Christian and St. Mark's at the top. The 13 to 10 score features Cox and Brown as stars and lists Pate Davis Cather H Cather Mitchell Johnson as players with ref Franks noted. Also includes a separate Army recruitment notice seeking able bodied men 18 to 33 for San Antonio posting in the paper.

Government Hill First Baptist Yeterday Central Christian St. Mark's Tod Cox and Brown Government Wij Vogt Wright United States Offeer Moore Building Edorner Avenue Wouston Street San Antonio Texas

Bowling Banquet Celebrates Season and Toasts

A large gathering of bowling club members celebrated with speeches and toasts. Henry Dukes introduced the event, with remarks from Jox Bartiz of the Fur Verein and Ston Gloeckner praising camaraderie and the season’s competitions. Several speakers thanked supporters, awarded medals, and shared humorous stories as the group planned for the next series.

Sievessf Anil Indidantal Henry Dukes Wes Ston Gloeckner Char Cisee Mr. Dikes Lohmualler

Battling Nelson Promises Big Fights in Town

Frank Shaughnessy to manage Rawadsa in Virginia State League next season after starring with Philadelphia and Washington clubs. The article notes Nelson's popularity, advance ticket sales, and the Battler’s public appeal as crowds anticipate a strong boxing turnout in Beethoven Hall with Billy and notable opponents.

Billy Pridy Nelson Aby Beethoven Hall Frank Shaughnessy Fidkter Philadelphia Washington Shaughnessy Philadelphia American — Teague Headley Quatervilla Washington Union

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