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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
9
The item references possible St. Paul base players McAlee and McAlear, with spring plans for the Browns and Houston as target teams. It notes Yale captain Barney Reilly training with Yale and mentions umpire Steve Kane, plus assorted ads and recruiting notices.
Nelson, the world champion pugilist, appears in two exhibition bouts with sparring partners Trumpeter Hassan and Joe Galligan in Fort Sam Houston. Despite faulty moving pictures, the crowd stayed engaged as Nelson showcased aggressive jabs and a hot, adaptable style. After the show, Nelson and guests dined with manager and sparring partners. An encore is planned at the post gymnasium with Kid Burke, government reservation event, as Nelson tours San Antonio with his entourage.
From Hot Springs Arkansas on February 9 Edward Papke signed contracts to meet Jimmy Flynn in Los Angeles on May 7. Papke has trained locally for the bout while local orders and plans indicate the match may be postponed or canceled.
The Peacock seconds lost to the St. Louis reserves by 37 points in a fast game on the ers court. Fouls were called and players listed include Martinez and Gallagher among others with referees and half timings noted.
Lakeside and Lakeside High School played to a 12 12 tie in a rough afternoon game. Bart Rankin tied the score with an emergency foul basket as time expired. Leonard and Stratton starred for Lakeside while Rankin and the High School squad battled through many fouls and a disputed final foul.
Arana Mex, equipping a match with VC Lewis for the Mexico title, posted a 218 average across 15 games, surpassing the previous Rochester mark. The report notes Akers’ eagerness for a rematch and hints at Texas-based competition, all framed in 1908 style.
Pittsburg February 9 1909 star outfielder Honus Wagner the NL’s top batter in 1908 and noted for his short stay with the Pittsburg club signed for the coming season Barney Dreyfus returned home and announced Wagner will play in his usual position at Melon Carnegie hutsher fans recall his near retirement after a long season.
The Turner reserve basketball team defeated Fort Sam Houston seconds 47 to task in a one sided contest at the arena. The game featured fast play and Turner led from the start, delivering a clear win as spectators watched the Turner squad dominate on the floor.
Turner league action opened with Pritre's Zulus and Zizelmann's Kop Koos splitting two tight games. Both teams posted 800s while Fritze's Zu Aus and Alxel ann's Kop Kons averaged around 298 and 240 respectively. The Zu Zus led early then the Koos surged, final scores tight as a dramatic finish capped by a late tie attempt.
A hazy note outlines a hill billed match between Hoch and Lehmueller on Turner alleys with Rein ver ve. The Thursday Eagles versus R’s game is postponed and Hagies versus Misslays will be played Wednesday on Sommers’ alleys. Port Sam Houston area references appear.
Hat Kobe faces Rimetsain in a likely heavyweight clash highlighted by national wrestling circuits. Top contenders prepare for a showdown with stakes tied to title chances and regional accolades.
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