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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
6
The Gram mar School Basketball League holds four afternoon games starting at 3 oclock at the Y M C A. Schools 7 vs 11, 10 vs 13, 2 vs 5, and 8 vs 4 compete for the Light trophy with top and second place on the line. Physical Director Tannenbaum praises the revived athletic interest among the free schools.
A picked professional-heavy squad will face the Household baseball team Sunday at 9 30 on the Krisch park diamond. All old and new members of the Household team are urged to report early.
Racing resumed at the Juarez track as high winds slowed afternoon runs. Uncle Ben led the day with a 6 furlong handicap win at 6 to 1, while six more races produced tight finishes and notable runners like Mother Ketcham, J F Crowley, Stafford, Gilla, and Blackmate among the placed and non winners.
Detroit's John Roesink who won a Columbian League franchise may suspend plans for Sunday exhibition games with National League clubs, after President Navin previously blocked them. Ebbetts of Brooklyn has indicated openness to teams stopping in Detroit en route or during Pittsburgh series travel.
In New York on February 17 the National League club presidents in Chicago after a meeting say the American League objections to some sections will not derail the national agreement. August Herrmann of Cincinnati and President Lynch doubt AL opposition to the spirit of the pact.
Sanford Burk, top stab artist for Walter Morris in 1910, signs his 1912 deal with Brooklyn after moving up at the end of 1910. He spent most of last season on the bench, showing speed and curves but control remains a concern as he eyes opportunities this summer.
Jack Clarke of Hegewich NL and Frank Whitney of Chicago fought ten rounds to a draw in Atlanta. The bout concluded late last night with neither man attaining a knockout or decisive victory.
The High School team edged Marshall Training School 24 to 20 on St Marys court to claim the Academic league championship. The game was hotly contested with a one point difference several times and High pulled away late to win. lineups included Stephenson Schleicher Pahlman Littlefield and Starnes against Brown.
Orioles decide not to enter the city summer league with a meeting to decide the final lineup next Tuesday. Higgins, Twenty second Infantry, Stowers remain options with Hardware and Washer Bros likely joining, aiming for an eight club organization and strong baseball in San Antonio next summer.
Johnny Coulon of Chicago and Frankie Burns of New Jersey completed sparring for a 20 round championship fight at West Side A C tomorrow afternoon. Coulon is the 8 to 5 favorite.
G W Gowles advertises seven passenger Stoddard Dayton motor cars for hire at $3 50 per hour and up. All cars new and in good shape with no secondhand vehicles used. Both phones listed.
The United States baseball league ended its Cleveland session with ratifications from New York on unspecified matters. No schedules announced. Another meeting will be held in the east within a week or ten days.
Ten top local bowlers competed in three practice games last night on the Grand alleys. Stevens led with totals of 181 202 and 245 for an average of 209. Other strong performances came from Emerson Mills Tinnin Kohr Schwartz First and Cahill. Two new teams from local telephone companies will start at Grand alleys Monday evening.
Edward Ashenbach, longtime scout for the Cincinnati National Baseball Club and credited as the discoverer of pitcher Mathewson, died at a detention hospital in Cincinnati aged 48 after three weeks confinement. Death attributed to paralysis.
NE YORK February 17 After three defeats E M Gardner of East Orange New Jersey the former class A champion won his first match in the international 18 2 balk line billiard championship tournament He defeated Joseph Mayer the Philadelphia amateur champion by 400 to 336 Conklin of Chicago the international champion last year won the evening game defeating Dr L L Mial of Morristown New Jersey by 400 to 358
Princeton announces a major reorganization of its athletics governance. The office of athletic director is abolished and the graduate advisory committee is discharged. A nine member board of control will oversee the University Athletic Association with three alumni, three faculty, and three undergraduates, including a faculty chairman.
The St. Louis College midget basketball team beat the San Antonio Academy youngsters 21 to 14 on Friday afternoon. The game was fast paced but St. Louis outclassed its opponent.
The Orioles meet the Washer Athletics Sunday at 9 30 on the Stires diamond. The Athletics are a fast outfit in good form, promising a hard fought game and a competitive contest.
Lowther pool takes a pair as Owther's bowlers claim two wins from Wagenfuehr's Friday bowling night. Spectators saw solid play from both teams amid a lively alley atmosphere.
Abner Davis, former Oklahoma City Texas league holder, organizes a six club State League under class D after the mid continent league formation. Temporary officers J M Postelle and J A Franklin set a February 21 meeting to finalize organization and schedule. Cities named include McAlester Shawnee Oklahoma City Guthrie Enid El Reno Chickasha Anadarko. six will be chosen.
The Marshall Training school five meets the Sioux tonight in the new Marshall gymnasium. The game serves as a criterion for scholastic and independent teams in the city to gauge merits. Tipoff is at 9 oclock with strong fan turnout expected.
Peter James known as the Greek Demon defeated Otto Alops in New Braunfels Texas last night after a 57 minute match. The Greek won on the second round after a seven minute final session securing the first fall.
Corpus Christi on February 17 reports a planned Washington's birthday wrestling match between Pet Brown of Taylor and J C Smithson of Dallas was canceled after Brown declined the challenge. The bout will not take place for now.
Yussif Hussane defeated Henri Samson in Jackson Michigan last night winning two straight falls in 31 and 11 minutes. Hussane weighed 190 pounds while Samson weighed 226.
Yousifi Mahmout defeated Jesse Westergaard yesterday in two straight falls, the first in 36 minutes and the second in 15 minutes, at an Omaha wrestling event reported by the Associated Press.
Clarence Ferns of Kansas City defeated Dave Despler of Boston by knockout in the ninth round of a scheduled ten round boxing match at the Grand Avenue Athletic Club in Kansas City Missouri.
MADISON Wis Feb 17 The University of Wisconsin signs to play the University of Arkansas in football next fall.
Harry Steinfeldt former Cincinnati Chicago and Boston NL star signs to manage the Cincinnati team in the new United States league. The deal announced in Cincinnati on February 17 outlines his role with the Outlaws.
The adjutant general’s department grants Texas National Guard officers and enlisted men permission to attend rifle matches at the new Fort Worth range February 22 to 24 at no state expense. Major C. O. Elliott leads the camp. a full list of officers and range staff is announced.
London reports Graham Gilmour, a leading British aviator, died when a new aero plane buckled and plunged from 400 feet while flying at over sixty miles an hour. The fatal crash occurred in the afternoon today.
Dickinson of the Southwest Texas league announces he will resign as president amid doubts about league viability for the 1912 season. A meeting of remaining club owners and fans at Corpus Christi is to consider his resignation as he weighs the circuit's future.
Baylor Waco Texas focuses on building a winning nine from promising material. After the basketball season ends, players will be divided into pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders led by veteran mentors. Games with Texas league clubs are set for late February and early March. Willie of the St Louis Cardinals and Taylor of Wichita Falls club, alumni, are assisting.
The University of the South Sewanee releases a baseball slate listing games against Sewanee Military Academy Fitzgerald and Clark Southwestern Presbyterian Alabama Georgia Tech Mercer Knoxville and Vanderbilt. Open dates appear May 1-2.
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