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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
10
Eight teams begin play at the Y M C A on Saturday with a 3 p m start. The league, for The Light trophy, sets age limit at 15 and requires registration with Physical Director Tannenbaum to establish eligibility. Forfeits possible for no shows. Schedule lists matchups from February 10 to February 29.
A list of matchups scheduled across March. March 2 at 3 p.m. features School 4 with School 13 and School 5 with School 10 plus School 2 with School 11 and School 3 with School 7. March 7 at 5 p.m. lists School coe with School 7 and School with School 11. March 9 at 3 p.m. includes School 2 vs School 13, School 3 vs School 11, School 4 vs School 10, and School 5 vs unknown opponent.
Pirates president William L. Dreyfuss insists on Gardner signing with the club along with his wife and baby to prevent homesickness. The plan aims to keep the pitcher from losing his edge by keeping him near family in Pittsburg.
At Pinehurst North Carolina the St Valentine golf tournament extended its play with three more matches in the first division Survivors listed include N W Dean Oklahoma C W Becker Woodland Dr C H Gardiner Agawam Herman Wendell St Davids Henry C Fownes Oakmont Robert Hunter Woburn C N Phillips Atper City and B T Allen Fox Hills advancing to today’s round
William J. Klem has signed a three year contract to umpire in the National League. He has seven years of officiating in the senior circuit, after starting in the Connecticut league and moving through the New York State league and American Association with one season in each.
Detroit pitcher Lafitte signed his 1912 contract with the American League club today. An official announcement confirmed the agreement and the player will report to spring training soon.
In Windsor Ontario on February 8 Mickey Sheridan of Chicago edged Billy Wagner of Chicago by a small margin after eight fast rounds. The bout drew local fans and showcased quick exchanges and solid defense from both lightweights.
The Bob Smart ten pin team formed recently aims to play a series of games against any local ten pin teams. Arrangements can be made by telephoning Century Alleys at new phone 1063.
At a San Antonio Scholastic Bowl meeting managers disallowed Brackenridge High's protest over last Saturday's Brackenridge beating of San Antonio Academy. The Brackenridge team then withdrew from the league, leaving four teams. Garden Academy had already withdrawn. Remaining teams will forfeit games as needed to wrap up the league series.
In four seven up games at Century bowling alleys last night the Gas and Electric team beat Investors by 36 points. Muehlendorf had a strong game for Gas and Electric while Johnson of Investors also played well. Scores not fully listed.
Koch tops Turner Ninepin league play to move one win from Lowther who keep the lead. First game featured strong work by Schaefer and Rossy for Koch while Lowther's squad balanced scoring. In second game Lowther pursued a comeback with a 31 backward and two shots for twelve. Also, Texas Eagles beat Comanches 15 to 14 at Delaware street court in a tight contest.
Cincinnati players had shiny caps mistaken for buttons by Cubs fans after a loss in Chicago. Clark Griffith explained they were ivory in the players skulls sticking through, prompting fan banter as crowds left the park.
Willie Richie of California and Young Erne of this city fought a fast six round draw before the National Athletic club. Packey McFarland withdrew from the Erne match due to an eye injury from a previous bout. Freddie Kelley and Harry Dona hue fought ten rounds with Kelley going the limit. Chick Hayes and Monte Attell battled ten rounds with Hayes receiving the edge.
Champion heavyweight Jack Johnson announced he would depart Chicago for New York to sign for a ten round match before the Fairmont Athletic club. He said a $30,000 share was offered and accepted by wire. The opponent was not named and Johnson called for assurances from the boxing commission before the event proceeds.
Harmon, chairman of the San Antonio Driving club racing committee, says Friday afternoon’s matinee program is nearly set. Entries are fewer than the last show, but withdrawal fines have increased entry seriousness, boosting anticipated quality.
Postponements mark the City basketball series as illness hits two players from opposing teams. UT San Antonio’s visit last week and gym access issues pushed games back. Eleven games remain with schedule extended beyond the original close. Turners floor clash between Y M C A Sioux and Roundups and Turners likely Saturday night.
Brackenridge High School defeated the cadets 31 to 6 on Peacock court to clinch third place in the San Antonio Scholastic League race. Snyder and Bertetti starred for Brackenridge with Curtis Peacock and Cash leading the cadets.
The Texas-Oklahoma Baseball league has been organized with eight North Texas and South Oklahoma towns. Ardmore Durant Gainesville Denison Sherman McKinney Bonham and Wichita Falls will form the league and the committee is now drafting the game schedule.
Waco Texas February 8 special report fans face the prospect that three star players McMahon Meek and McLaurin may be suspended to meet the Texas league salary limit. President Davidson says he will adhere to the $2300 ceiling even at cost to playing strength and acknowledges the players’ reluctance to sign under new terms.
About forty to fifty golfers played on the San Antonio Country Club course under ideal weather. Coach Donaldson demonstrated a new swing with mixed reception as players tried his method. Notable attendee Francis Wilson of The Bachelor's Baby visited with host Chandler. Recent goal contest results include DePew over Brown, Chandler over E C Tarrant, Brown over Venable, and Venable over Burleson.
The piece notes how siblings of champions often face a handicap when stepping into combat or competition. It cites Willie Wolgast, Jim Jeffries, Abe Attell, the Sullivan Twins, Stanley Ketchel, Oscar Gardner, Joe Corbett, and famed boxers and athletes as examples of brothers entering the arena and confronting heightened expectations.
Willie Hoppe defeated George Sutton 600 to 280 to retain the 18.2 balk line billiard championship in New York. Hoppe's average was 29717 with high runs of 96 88 and 78 while Sutton struggled to threaten the title. Sutton's best run was 67 as Hoppe closed with a 78.
Philadelphia champion Joseph Mayer used strategic play to defeat J F Poggenburg 400 to 261 in the sole 18.2 balk line amateur billiard match, delivering a decisive finish after disrupting Poggenburg’s close position game.
Dan McLeod former Chicago heavyweight champion teams with local trainer to face Tom Long of Corpus Christi in a likely three falls within ninety minutes. The program also features Pet Brown of Taylor vs Peter James of Boston in a best two of three catches style match.
The Orioles Club under Manager Gabrials calls a meeting for all members tonight at 6 o clock at Krisch Park to discuss club affairs and upcoming activities.
Mike Gibbons of St. Paul knocked out Young Cashman, a local welterweight, in the fourth round at the Empire Athletic Club in New York. The Associated Press reports the bout that drew a local crowd on February 8.
Texas league magnates convene a two day session in Houston to settle transportation rates with railroad passenger agents and to draft a new 1912 schedule after Beaumont joins and Oklahoma City leaves. A league board of directors is likely to be established to assist President Wilbur Allen. Remaining 1911 issues will be resolved at the meeting.
The San Francisco Coast league team signed 25 year old left handed pitcher William J. Moore of San Antonio Texas. Moore is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds.
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