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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

3

Track Meet Promises Historic City Event

A major track meet in the city is expected to be the largest of its kind, with strong entries from schools and athletic organizations. Officials and judges were appointed, entries approved, and plans set to police the course and prepare grounds for the event.

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Waco Franchise Struggles Amid Texas League Shuffle

The Texas League faces a split over the Wasmaser move to Oklahoma City replacing Central Texas. Morris Block of San Antonio Elvic says the Waco sale was legitimate and that the league will adjust by adding franchises or acquiring Shreveport to keep Waco in play. The Shreveport option appears most plausible if finances align, with a league meeting looming to settle the 1900 schedule and arrangements.

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Jokers Roll to Victory in Turner Ninepin League

Jokers edge Who-Who by 38 pins in the first game and extend lead to 84 pins overall, as Lassner and crew lead the Jokers to a 2-0 win. Stars Lassner, Tong, Lochler, Tubbs and Seidel spark the attack with high scores while Who-Wires struggle to close the gap.

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Local scholastic basketball updates and lineup notes

Readable lines describe recent scholastic basketball games with teams from West Pokas and Prospect Air five. Mentions Teagan Westunday, Thomas Sehonl, and Misses Acoiuy scoring, plus a YMCA church game, Army car presence, and an upcoming Sunday night intercity scrimmage between a city pick team and a team from World Sant Houston.

Misellaneous Baseball Dope From Texas Season Outlook

A garbled Dallas Fort Worth draft discusses Texas baseball prospects. It notes Tony Thebo as a ready outfielder and White as a catcher, with umpire Wilson Matthews as Fort Worth editor, and Don Lueid as a local taking pride in coverage. The Texas league is poised for its greatest season, aiming to field first class clubs and strong veteran players across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

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Magnates and Players Need a Strong Curb

A garbled sports column discusses magnates and players, stressing discipline and control in baseball management. It references ROI, star players, and on field strategy while analyzing tensions between executives and athletes.

Baseball under official glare fears crooks and tricks

Anger from officials over alleged malpractices raises concern that fans will doubt baseball's integrity. While accusations spark calls for reform, veterans note no charges lead to real changes and the game remains under scrutiny. Several schools and training programs prepare for a stated track competition featuring eleven events with top athletes.

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Two Solid Trainloads Of Home Seekers Here

The Missouri Kansas & Texas line brought two solid trainloads of home seekers to San Antonio from the Midwest. Most tickets were single. travelers will scatter from the city after arrival at the Southern Pacific depot around 10 45 and 11 00. A Houston train added passengers, and after blizzard weather, locals praised the clear day.

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Toley's Kidney Remedy Advertises Hexamethylenetetramine

An old advertisement touts Hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. It urges immediate use of Toley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities. The notice lists Bexar Drug Co and Dr T Hughes reentering practice at Erick Building with vague disease claims.

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New York Athletic Club Athletes Brave Snow Race Snowsuits

A photo shows New York Athletic Club sprinters in tights racing and playing in cold air at 29 below. The scene highlights winter training and a playful snowball battle among athletes despite the frigid conditions.

New York Athletic Club

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