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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1909
Page
3
The retired champion discusses recent portraits taken for publicity in San Francisco and Los Angeles. He quips about his physique, insists the shirt stay on, and declines further participation, noting no strong reason to pose again.
Vultee Press reports in Chieco that major league leaders and officials will meet in Chi niga to settle the National and American leagues and the National Basketball Commission before the season. Ban Johnson and Harry Pulliam are said to seek Murphy’s ouster from baseball, sparking charges and counter charges. Frank Chance travels from California to prepare Chicago for upcoming meetings. The National League meeting opens Monday, the American League Tuesday, with season schedules and commissioner arrivals to be discussed.
In a windy write up the Warles and Missions crown first and second with Co manches first Owls second No Missions third. The season moves toward remaining games as Timatine Chas Walier and A. Duensh plan a garden gathering to discuss trophies. Emerson’s key night features Pickaw from Pontyition Prides and Kiyo, holder of the U.S. 191 average in 14 games, with upcoming schedules noted for Monday through Tuesday.
The Turner Bowie league begins its new schedule with uneven play and surprising performers. Friten Koo Koos leads the junior division with a hot batting average, while Meduers Pioneers top the league average. Koch and Langbeth pace the race with strong showings and several teams hover near .000 to .500 records.
St Mary's Academy basketball overwhelmed San Antonio Academy yesterday afternoon. The final score was 38 to 7 with St Mary's dominating from the start. Halves totaled 20 to 15 as the game showcased fast pace and strong defense by the winning team.
A fragmented report describes outfield play featuring Clem and Sullivan with mention of Peay and other players from the Boyton Red Sox in Cleveland. The piece hints at strong pitching and rising talent, noting a standout moment and public interest in upcoming games.
The local Aero club gathered to discuss proposed changes to increase membership and pilot training. President Mielding noted no definite action was set, with plans to reconvene soon for a formal decision while considering future outreach.
The narrative details Sullivan as a college man with early career ties to Mercersburg Notre Dame and Cordell, plus his athletic feats at St Louis and in Cleveland events. It describes teammates Wall, Mino, and others, praising performance, field events, and balloon race plans with Capt. Hannewell and Capt. Steveng.
Louisville American Association club announces that Pete Pelty has signed to lead as pitcher and captain. Chivington, club vice president, confirms the contract and notes Pelty’s prior experience with the Chaeinawl catcher Potts as part of the roster plans.
Reported at Bleak Burk worlds, Peacock Academy defeated High School by 21 points to 18 in a rough game. The contest included multiple free throws, defensive stops, and noted foul trouble, with Peacock showing stronger teamwork and effort from key players.
New York fans prepare for a science driven bout as Abe Attell the featherweight champion meets English challenger Jim Driscoll next. They will weigh in at 126 pounds and face off at six o’clock on fight night. Driscoll has impressed many since arriving, often conceding weight but lacking the decisive punch to topple the champion.
Special to The Light reports a meeting in Waco Texas to decide steps to prevent surrender of Waco's baseball franchise to Oklahoma City. Directors and local backers convene to chart a course defending the team.
An aged advertisement for Ladies' Fine Stationery featuring Frank W. Church and design by QZ Wort Cranimpton Strent. The clipped snippet highlights a shop offering refined writing paper and related accessories.
Newton Cinco, famed as the best woman driver, plans to compete February 20 to 22 in New Orleans driving the Knox Giant, backed by manufacturers seeking her skill. Though not a professional, she has a history of flawless runs and has become a leading figure in women racing.
The Independents beat the YMCA Reserves in a rough opening game. Scoring at the end of the first quarter stood 7 to 2 amid many fouls, with the Independents’ Seat and Kerr excelling in attack while the Y M C A struggled to convert opportunities.
A quirky note mentions Seoir Latess and Slip Ktefevon at Burns drag store in Houston and Na varen shooia, promising something interesting for those curious about complexions, with a time hint of fifteen minutes tomorrow.
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