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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1919

Page

6

Local Sunday School Basketball Opens Series Tonight

The seventh world series in Sunday school basketball at Saint Antonio begins Tuesday night with McKinley Avenue Methodists opposite St. Mark's Episcopal. Teams from Presbyterians and Americus sections vie for early leads as two of three matches loom, with MeKinley and St Mark's fielding strong lineups and practice details noted for the opener.

Man Antonio McRinley Avenis Methodists Winders Bu Uy St. Mark's Iinders Larseur Thy Lague First Presbyterians Americus Enel Tead Sai Fark Uy A Toum Gish Gildesthelster St. Mark’s Engleburt Mekinlet Gérrices Hears Michel Castronmith Sleen Abe Brethamdts Sap Ain Hii Taex

Dempsey and boxing talk dominate scattered notes

A chaotic blend of boxing plans and sport gossip cites Dempsey and a Fourth of July fight with Jess Willard, with references to boxing legalization, trainer moves, and upcoming league shifts. The item blends local sports chatter, newspaper technique, and stray remarks about boxing’s future and public appearances.

West Texas Academy near upset in rough game

A muddled report recalls a high school basketball clash where West Texas Academy beat Saint Marys 20 to 7 in the final period. Key players include Abe and Coyre with points for Saint Marys, while Davenport and Hintey contributed defensively for the visitors in a tense contest.

Marte Callegi West Texas Acadiny Munday Andrioor Tak Evii Ste Mary’s Adair Abe Syore St Mary's Coyre Selon Bent

Boxing Scandals and Contests Highlight Odd 1919 Era News

Fragmented OCR text describes boxing bouts in churches, political notes on elections, and a Mohie baseball lab event. It mentions a church boxing match staged by a London minister, purportedly between Yankee and other contenders, with referees and bets. Details are garbled but reference is made to military and civic topics, including mentions of presidents, elections, and local sports events.

Londo Dan Moan A. Bail Holt Twan

Beaumont Rotary gathering features quartet of Trusties

A Beaumont contingent of boosters including Ned Groaves, Harry Shepherd, and others gathers at the St Anthony Hotel as part of the Noir Alu’s Business League. The group, large and vocal, discusses plans to start the Oilers season with an anticipated $10,000 fund and aims to push a strong campaign with local figures pledging support.

Beaumont “Trusties Rotary Chile St. Anthony Hil Stedman Beaumont Boosters Beaumont Will Douge Ned Groaves Harry’ Sheypard Conway Bros Brown Hubert Oxford Towhy Poray Preston Doty Yakley Banormey Benker Beaumondsrs John Hag Eiffel Yris

Amateurs outshine pros in trapshooting averages report

A report from the American Trap shooting Association lists amatuers with higher averages than many professionals. The piece notes amateurs improve as pros decline yearly, predicting professionals may be eliminated from registered competition as propaganda grows. Data cites many percentage figures across listed shooters and groups.

American Trapwboeling Association Per &O

Locating the Knocks Engine Knock Descriptions Recalled

A fragmented report explains engine knocks caused by overheating and timing issues. It notes that premature explosion and red hot piston gas can ignite the fuel air mixture, with references to compression strokes and pistons. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.

Porter Telon Nk Sulmar Cylintur

Bless Wins in Wordy Prep Contests at City Gym

In a detailed report from the senior basketball meet, Bless led with a dominant team performance as Lowe's quintet rolled over Bollt’s squad 72 to 4. Clarence Boldt’s unit showed strong teamwork and scoring, while Minary Morse claimed second in the individual event with 40 points. Attendance and rivalry shaped the day, with Jon Arnold’s team posting an 18 to 1 edge in the attendance contest amid a three-team league showcase.

Bless Te City MG A Monde George Lowe Iorence Bollt Kingey Norse Leas Been Rhureday Minary Morse Padre W Clarence Boldt Che Yeeut Jon Arnold Bond Bos Begai Tive Aixil Tore Jasors Whiners Jack Bond Long Veldman Castilla A. Steady Zaine Goa Milton Arsold Toy Caries Payne Tiner Laws Ui Beldmam

Snyder wins first day at Kansas City trap tourney

Snyder of Kansas City wins the pre event at a midwinter trapshooting tourney with 95 of 100 targets. Middaugh of Fremont and Hansen of Omaha tie for third with 96. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake leads professionals with 84. The regular shoot program begins today with a 12 target fee for challenge events.

Kansas City Tarcy E. Snyder Ds Middaugh Freemont Kmeas Hansen Ande Neb Prang-Sroeby Vancouver Waal Amatein Ehorpian United, States Fred Gilbert Spirit’ Lake Towa Waa High

Vardon Considered Pro Offer From Gluh at Bostdo Club

The article notes veteran golfer Vardon being approached by the Brau Rusa Club to turn professional. It recalls his past Open Championship win in the United States, and mentions a 2018 finisher trio including Varíon Quimet and Ed Kay. It also describes playoff outcomes with Davies, Variton, and Ray, and hints at Vardon's style being lauded among aging peers.

Bostdo Harry Vendo Lite Hoglisl Te Eres AW Davies Wink Variton

Trip Called Off In Guthy Exhibition Plans

The quartet of amateurs led by Ouimet and Guimet faced possible delays as key members including Anderson and Dixon could not commit to a trip eastward after a recent army gathering. Ouimet, who planned a new bowls venture, chose to stay home, signaling a quiet end to ambitious travel tied to the Nowehewn season.

Guthy Lient Eraayts Guimet Charles Hvaos Fr Max Marston Anderson Andernon Maso Dixon Ding Oulmet Ouimet

Army League tennis match schedule and remounts details

The Army League outlines a busy week with Kelly Field, Brooks Field, and remounts finishing a race and a schedule of tennis contests. Captain Clark of Brooks Field oversees the revised timetable while Lieutenant Powers is noted for his prior command of a unit. Gus Ompeny’s F team faces the Reanks weld five this afternoon, with an 8 o'clock start. the next game features the 534d ory unit and Remounts Wednesday night.

Army League NUM Gute Bullantey Phiyell Clark Brooks Eels Rea Shasotr Lieutenant Powers

Remount No 1 Triumph in Sunday Polo Play

In a Sunday polo match Remount No 1 defeated Fourteenth amid auts, with Cavalry and Cayallemen players featured. Notable contributions came from Wilson No 1 and old-timer Gut Wut Meadows with strong defense, while Hazard and Major Bwanka added depth for the cavalry. The event, held near Mereside, saw tense play and a final victory marked by Remount No 1's coordinated attacks.

Cayallemen Te Sgeek Xeuve Mundey Salonel Wilson Feenth Rettik Phiyng Meudawe Wooth Tienienant- Hazard Cavalry Bwanka Pila Feld Brown Willi Pasker Emion Swank Wooshairi

Morrill High Wins Mead Upset in Scrappy Bout

Morrill High School topped Hartland in a rugged afternoon contest noted for close guarding and a late surge. Notable performances came from Jane Acaptetta Meigs Cayley and Kody in Hoboken area, with Meigs Cayley appearing in standout moments and the crowd counting on a decisive move by Patsy Heaney in the closing minutes. Cav and Veals Genin from Pittsburgh joined the event lineup, while Teague and Teague Paydnay provided key assists. The matchup drew attention to fielding and team depth as fans noted the strong effort from both sides in a tense, high‑tempo game.

John McGraw Fixer of Baseball Deals in Early Era

A fragmented account portrays John McGraw as a premier fixer in early baseball, shaping major trades and manager shifts. The text references McGraw guiding acquisitions, rivaling figures like Grant, and influencing teams such as the Giants and Yankees during pivotal transfer periods. It alludes to his broader influence on the sport’s power dynamics and market moves in the era.

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