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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
4
Willard the heavyweight from Ontario has faced calls for tougher tests after a string of strong showings this season. The bout with Jeffries quoted in praise but critics note lingering questions about stamina and sustained power late rounds. Observers debate whether Willard can translate early dominance into a lasting championship run.
The text blends boxing rhetoric about Bat Nelson and Jones with garbled names and phrases, then shifts to business notices and an 1835 public sale by the Deputy Collector of Customs in San Antonio. It mentions Hihgeport, Texas, and assorted corporate and incorporator names, alongside auction details for seized items in El Paso.
Sunset bowling team defeated Samscos in two of three matches in the In Line Commercial Tenpin League Monday night, winning the second and third sets 82-75 and 77-52 after a 79-7 loss. Newman and Elmendorff led Samscos in the opener with 200 and 186. Ullrich and Cramer paced the Sunsets with strong scores in the later games. Roy Heeder led Samscos with a 243 pin game in set two, followed by a 196 game, but Sunset consistency sealed the victory. Ullrich starred for Sunset with 354 total, while Howard and Melburn Green contributed 383 and 593 for Sunset ally totals. Samscos’ H eeder posted the night’s high grand total, 47 in the second, but Sunset overall won.
Moha heavyweight Moha defeats Cus Christie in ten rounds Monday night at Milwacker. Christie knocked down in the fourth. official count ends the contest with Moh winning on points.
Ad Wolgast former title holder and Salih from Hoboken boxed a twelve round bout in Columbus. Both showed strong hands early and throughout the fight. Wolgast could not use his right hand after a prior injury in a recent tour with Fred Welsh of England.
The Turner League doubleheader ended in a split with Delninger winning game one 22 to what appears to be 47 and Gardner taking game two 409 to 201. Individual bowling saw Lolly factions surpass 900 in the first match while Quurnery posted over 300 in the second as Deiningers stumbled marginally.
The Hornets and Ute Stars split a double header Monday night with the Hornets winning game one 242 to 231 and the Stars taking game two 408 to 269. Several players posted solid scores, and the Stars rolled 308 in the second game amid strong team execution.
Polo Association set a Tuesday night meeting to discuss suggestions and amendments to the rules to be sent to delegates. The executive committee considers promoting polo in the U S Army with Col Edwin S. Goan and Captain Gordon Johnston as national representatives. Both support polo as part of military education.
Patterson, a former Washington and Jefferson College football standout, earned honorable mention from Walter Camp last fall. He suffered a severe knee injury last season that left him crippled, weighs down to about 100 pounds, and requires crutches to walk.
Club owners in the Western League met in Chicago on Tuesday to decide the future of the Topeka franchise and to discuss adopting a 191% playing schedule. Indications pointed to Topeka losing its franchise if an amicable agreement could not be reached. Colorado Springs was announced as a potential new location if talks failed.
Wells, holder of the champion baggtaly title, faces Moran in a 20 round American Fighting match scheduled for Mendon March 20. The bout will feature LUNN and Martin as co-fighters with Mendon promoting the event.
Luckenbach won the senior class event on Monday night at the Mec A meet. Mel Lamm traded places with J M Clarke for top bars, while Edwin Stein placed third in the parallel bars event. Team standings awarded Luckenbach 6 points, Logan 3, Stein 2, Clarke 1. rival lineups and captains listed for the Hawke teams.
Kansas City officials, led by D J Hatt, argued to Federal League directors that funds could be raised in Kansas City to keep the team from moving to Newark New Jersey. Telegrams from Kansas City report sufficient funds to support the franchise. Baseball circles see a push by the Federal League to place a team in the East when New York decision looms. The transfer is blamed on long travel distances for Kansas City games.
Lloyd firemark secretary of the Federal henge was elected president of the St Louis club of the langue, succeeding W. A. Steininger who resigned. The report notes a seven week term and references Private American seven weeks 1150 with location details at 127 North j sheat Privat chapel Whaves 341.
The Ys MCA juniors beat Beacon Juniors 32 to 14 in a Monday game at the A. After leading 25 to 4, a substitute lineup entered the second half. Stewart 16, King 12, Green 2, Postlewaite 2 starred for the Whitiners with solid defense from Spenver and tight work from forwards and guards throughout.
Vive Stara defeated No 5 School 14 to 9 in a tightly contested basketball game Monday afternoon. Janert led the winners with three field goals and one foul. Barnett and Virgil added scoring while Sharlock and Hagewood shone for the losers.
In New York on February 9, the National League opened with the 1815 schedule and promised a broad talk on baseball welfare. Club magnates signaled early plans for trading with players, signaling a busy meeting beyond conference room discussions.
A Sunday night triple header is planned in the Sunday school basketball league at the Y M C A. Government Hill Met assists and the Evangelical Association of the American Leagues will clash in a postponed game. The Methodist team sits second, Evangelical fourth, and the latter hopes to drop Government Hill’s percentage. The second game features Weary Baptists versus St Marples Episcopal. The league’s fourth and fifth place teams, Central Curls and Prospect Baptists, meet in the National League segment with Prospect in second and Christian in third. A win could move the trailer team up to second.
The A A U C board met at the YMCA Monday night and ruled the Swastikas undefeated after reviewing protests about the January 74 game. Evidence was heard from both sides and the committee upheld the Swastikas as victors over the TMAL City League quintet.
The San Antonio baseball club signs a new third baseman with approval from management. The rookie, linked to Houston and backed by family ties, joins ahead of pre season trials and could bolster the lineup. Bellegie, Ledis, and officials confirm the contract and expected role. John Baggay and James Edwards also signed for the San Antonio roster.
The Independent Midgets defeated the Sap Midgets Monday afternoon 23 to 0. Key performers included Herrera Canary Fadde Canter and Shields for the winners, with Brieny and Jee standout defenders for the losers. Lineup lists Santera Brieny Verd Faddie Lett Yoriard Venee Durxe.
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