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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
4
Local baseball worlds await moves as Morenci and Puneball figures sign contracts and Texas league teams eye big league matchups. Names like Quick, Jensen, and others surface amid speculation on where players will land and how teams plan to draw crowds this season.
New York based athlete from the Gly games in London clocked 12 4 5 seconds for 130 yards, shattering the former record of 12 seconds. Brooklyn’s Forty-seventh regiment competed, with notable runners Wendell Tater and Timons Faryad mentioned among top finishers. Nelson and Robertson placed second and third in the event.
Langford, a chubby U S welterweight and heavyweight contender, is poised to face champion Jack Johnson. The two boxers differ greatly in build and style, but Langford is seen as the only fighter who could challenge Johnson's dominance and excite audiences in the United States and Europe.
OA Academy defeated Lakeside 20 to 7 in a tight game yesterday after extra periods. Strong defense limited Lakeside to only three field goals while Hester and Stratton anchored the winning front court with eight combined points. Bonham’s guards circulated the ball, with standout passing from Circus and Marks fueling the late surge.
Brackenridge Grammar School Reserves edged Joh second team 6 to 4 yesterday afternoon after a close first half 2 to 1. Players listed include Thaliner Brackenridge Johnson Coluver Roark Myers Youngblood Robinson Patterson Weillanan and Stombers amid a rugged contested junior girls basketball tilt.
The Thomas School second team fell to Brackenridge on their home court as Brackenridge's first team matched the afternoon clash. Final score revealed a 13 to 8 result with standout performances by Hue finker, McKennin and M. Guinn for the Thomas squad.
Lamar basketball team dominated the contest with a lopsided score as key players led scoring bursts and defensive stops. The opponents struggled to contain Lamar’s offense while the home crowd watched a clear mismatch in pace and execution.
St Louis reserves triumphed over Peacock reserves 23 to 10 yesterday. The game stayed tight in the first half before St Louis pulled away in the second period. Martines St Louis led with 22 points while Peacock’s 11-point standout provided late scoring.
Special to Phoebe Light Beaumont Texas February 12 The Central Coal and Coke Company of Kansas City bought 40 400 acres of timber land near Garson Arkansas for 7 000 000 dollars confirming a major regional land deal with wide timbering implications and potential industry impact.
Langbein's High Eighs won both games from Grasso's Giants on Turner alleys. First game margin four pins, second by one. Langbein led early and stayed within striking distance as players like Grasso Wagenfuhler and Gloeckner produced the clang of pins. Lines show Langbein 274 and 25 in the two games to Giants 200 and 249 with strong contributions from H Langbein captain and Giants captain Y Grasso.
Brockton Massachusetts February 12 Here s request acquisition to the American association is of umpires He is Chs FL King of this city known throughout the west and especially in the cities of the American association where he gave decisions in 1405 King started in 18a a payer with the Augusta Meelvic in the New England league He was injured and turned his attention to the arbitrating end of the game In 190s he worked in the New England league and in 1995 was signed by Ban Johnson being released in 1908 The signing of Steve Kane of Joe O bren s organization by the American league made an opening for King He will cave for Chicago in a short time we consist with O bren
In Fresno on February 12 James J. Jeffries dismissed Al Kauffman. He declined to engage with Ring Delansy’s offer to match him for a $31,000 stake, saying they would not pursue the bout under terms proposed.
Birkhead Booth Frost Building suites 306 7. George Huntress attorney old 1708 Washer Building now 922. Ben P Lane Romams Kampmann Building rooms 307 308 309 with W R Parker attorney notary public new 40 208 Kampmann Brig Jos J Sweeney lawyer notary public room 7 5022 East Houston Street old phone 11203 r.
Jeffries denies retirement and hints at a comeback. Sam Berger, sparring partner for the Sighter, says Jeffries is training quietly and may re enter the ring after his recent comments and speculation about a rematch or continued fighting career.
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