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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
7
The Postofa Pridun and the Fort Sam Haast Heroes divided the honors in the series. The Prides totaled 2158 pins, averaging 728 per game, winning by 13 pins. The Heroes finished with 2188 pins, averaging 718 per game, winning two of five by margins of 3 and 2 pins.
Bradford Five secured a 17 to 3 victory against Marshall Streets on the Pyiegas rink. Rankin led Bradford with 7 points, supported by Monadue and Stephens. Fouls and rough play marked the game, but Bradford controlled the early minutes and held the lead throughout the first half.
In a close contest Thomas loses to rival High School 11 to 14 in six minutes of overtime. Miss Middlebrook Tears ankle early in overtime but stays off. Miss Maybelle Alling ties the score for Thomas. Miss Brookman delivers the decisive goal for High School as the own team edges Thomas in a dramatic finish.
San Marcos and Thomas high schools prepare for a pivotal intercity girls basketball clash. Thomas will be missing captain Sallie Middlebrook, while San Marcos plans to field a strong lineup with most key players present. A closely contested contest is expected despite uncertain weather and lineup adjustments.
Round of bowling features Leethaven allossa dhe Royal Achatuy hosting warmups and practice amid garish decorations and banquet plans. Notable performances include 38 game score by Carl Zietler as Wests Isom keeps high averages. upcoming tournament promises records and changes as teams prepare for leap year style events.
The squad resumes drills in the gym Monday with the varsity form last year, minus Lee and Braden. Several new players join, including two strong pitching candidates, while Bronk Thiacima leads as captain in this period. The program introduces a new system at Colum z.
British varsity crews lead ahead in training while American college oarsmen have barely thought of open-water practice. At Oxford and Cambridge the victorious Cambridge crew pulled ahead, with the Cambridge stroke praised for lessons from Christ Church. Oxford supporters, despite a win, faced stern conditions as heat and summer misgivings tested the crews.
The piece notes player contract scrutiny and coaching plans as teams prepare for spring training. It cites Cobb and Herrmann on contract protections and outlines potential lineup changes, with focus on Chesbro and the New York Nationals. Multiple cities and teams are referenced as preparations unfold.
The story reports baseball figure Rube Waddell negotiating with the Browns in St Louis over a potential $1 sign and a long term deal. Details suggest he may leave for New Orleans so far as a contract is concerned, with lingering uncertainty about signing.
An unclear OCR fragment references players, teams, and prices, mentioning Widdell Talley and Gashouse coke costs. The text is garbled with stray terms and monetary amounts, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize reliably.
Local sports items report a game between an All-Star baseball team and an unnamed opponent was called off due to park repairs. St Mary’s College may face delays while teams try to reschedule, with tentative plans to play midweek two weeks hence.
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