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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1913

Page

8

Wolff & Marx Lose Tenpin Match in Close Three Games

In the Commercial Tenpin League at Grand alleys Wolff & Marx fall to Eagle Furniture 2458 to 2452 after a tight trio of games. Deibler posts a 205 high game and 195 average, Jones totals 516 on three, while Coronal wins the San Marcos relay in 25 minutes 45 seconds for the inter academy meet.

Wolff & Marx Company Eagle Furniture Company Wolff & Marx Boys Deibler Little Jeff Mr. Jones Wolff & Marx Bless Stein Howard Frazier Eagle Five Coronal San Marcos Tex Baptist Academy Southwest Texas Normal High School Krause Furniture Company St -N Srd Frazier Ven Jones Caveee Ee Walker

St Anthony Five Wins City School Championship

St Anthony College defeated St Marys College 15 to 12 to clinch the city school basketball title. Captain Kennedy scored six of nine foul shots while St Anthony’s defense limited both teams to few field goals as the champs secured the championship pending the Turner St Mark s Y series and upcoming San Antonio title game.

St. Anthony College St. Mary’s College St. Mary’s St. Anthony Champs Kennedy San Antonio St. Anthony’s College Fld Henckel Mamdiotg IE Ih E Kingsley Kaufmann Griesenbeck Lovece

Stinson Arrives to Manage Broncs in San Antonio

George Stinson, 1913 Bronchos manager, arrived in San Antonio and began a first day of scouting spring tryouts at the ball yard. He evaluated infield and outfield applicants and veterans, expressed optimism about the season, and planned to assess park conditions alongside players.

George Stinson San Antonio Stinson Nags Pacific Coast Ball Yard

Old Pitcher Dies in California

Michael J. Connors, once a noted pitcher for the Philadelphia team of the American Association, who pitched over a quarter century ago, died in Niles California yesterday.

San Francisco Cal Michael J. Connors Philadelphia American Association Niles

Lowthers Sweep Two In Turner Ninepin League

The Lowthers won two games in a Turner Ninepin League clash with Klaus, pulling off late rallies to surpass the opponents. In the first game Lowther led to a 48 pin finale. in the second a nine pin advence was flipped into a 19 pin victory for the leaders, with individual scores showing Lowther and Klaus players close in total pinfall.

Lowther IGM

Ebbett signs most of 1913 Brooklyn club holdouts

Brooklyn club president Charles H. Ebbett says 25 of 31 players under contract for 1913 have signed. Six holdouts remain Baron Knetzer Otto Miller Charles Stengal Leo Callaghan William Wagner and Benny Meyers. He expects all but Meyers to sign before Augusta camp begins March 3.

New York Charles H. Ebbett Brooklyn National Club Baron Knetzer Otto Miller Charles Stengal Montgomery Leo Callaghan Elmira William Wagner New Orleans Benny” Meyers Toronto Ebbetts Meyers Augusta

Shafer Reaches Semi in National Indoor Lawn Tennis

C G Shafer former Columbia player advances to the indoor lawn tennis singles semi finals by defeating G G Moore Jr. He will face W C Grant in the next round. Touchard and Craigin reach the doubles semi finals joining Dionne Plympton. Grant Shafer also beat Rosenbaum Lovibond and Glazebrook Reimer to advance.

New York C. G. Shafer Columbia University G. G. Moore, Jr Columbia Shafer W. C. Grant G. F Touchard W. M. Hall Touchard W. B. Craigin, Jr C. M.ammerman A. C. Postley G. A. L. Dionne C. G. Plympton Grant Dr. W. Rosenbaum A. M. Lovibond W. McK. Glazebrook Lincoln Reimer Merte Johnson G. G. Groesbeck Alan Tobey

New York Commission Has Full Power Over Boxing Matches

Attorney General Carmody states the New York State Athletic Commission holds plenary authority to regulate boxing events including ticket sales and access. The ruling responds to a question about the Empire Athletic Club and a license revocation tied to selling more tickets than seating capacity.

Albany N. Y New York State Athletic Commission Carmody Empire Athletic Club Liicense State Athletic Commission

Cyclone Johnny Thompson Defeated In Milwaukee

Bob Mhoa of Milwaukee defeated Cyclone Johnny Thompson of Sycamore in all ten rounds of a ten round boxing match in Milwaukee. The report notes clear dominance by Mhoa throughout the bout.

Johnny Milwaukee Wis Bob Mhoa Johnny Thompson Sycamore Ill

Wrestlers Ready For Friday Battle At Beethoven Hall

Promoter Tom Head of Leon's Cigar promises a full Friday night wrestling card at Beethoven Hall headlined by Adolf Ernst and Walt Evans in a light heavy weight title bout. Ernst, claiming the world title after six years of wins, defeated Fred Jenisch at Taylor in two falls, 29 minutes and 3 minutes, and travels from San Antonio. Evans plans to arrive from Knoxville by Monday with a 172 pound frame. Ernst has wrestled at 175 in recent bouts. Two 115 pound lads Guy Guy and Boston Sam open the evening with a 142 pound Eddie McCoy versus 1656 pound Blondy Flynn semi windup.

Tom Head Leon Adolf Ernst Walt Evans Ernst Fred Jenisch Taylor San Antonio Evans Head Knoxville Tenn Evan Waco Guyguy Boston Sam Eddie McCoy Blondy Flynn McCoy Flynn

Do You Stutter Learn From Dr. Moore In San Antonio

Do you stutter consult Dr J Harvey Moore Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist at 204 Gunter office building San Antonio to learn about cures and therapy options for speech fluency.

J. Harvey Moore Gunter Office Building San Antonio

Fielding Cup Final Set On Laurel Heights Course

The final round for the Fielding cup will be played Sunday at 9 30 by Chandler Diehl and W H Symons Jr the semi finalists from A H Danforth and T T Dillon. They face off in a 18 hole match with each hole treated as a mini tournament. The Navarro school basketball team beat Brackenridge and St Marks Sunday school team 24 14 as it vies for junior honors. City ninepin leagues schedule games tonight with Parrots vs Plavers in City league St Josephs Schneiders vs Mandrys and Turner league Baetz vs Koch.

Laurel Heights Chandler Diehl W. H. Symons Jr A. H. Danforth T. T. Dillon Navarro Brackenridge High School St. Mark’s City Bowlers St. Joseph's Turners Parrots St. Joseph’s Schneiders Mandrys Baetz and Koch

Mavericks and Iron Workers face off on same alleys

The Maverick-Clarke Company meets the San Antonio Machine and Supply Company tonight on the same alleys. The Lithographers try to check the Iron workers, while the Iron workers aim to maintain a perfect percentage.

Maverick-Clarke Company San Antonio Machine & Supply Company

Start Racquet Tourney in New York Opens for National Championship

Prominent racquet players began the national championship tournament in singles in New York with finals due Saturday. Harold F. McCormick of Chicago is a favorite after winning the recent gold racquet at Tuxedo. Quincy A. Shaw, Boston titleholder, did not enter. Other competitors include Lawrence Waterbury Joshua Crake Jr Hugh D Scott E Greene Shields and Clarence C Pell.

New York Harold F. McCormick Chicago Tuxedo Quincy A. Shaw Boston Lawrence Waterbury Joshua Crake Jr Hugh D. Scott E. Greene Shields Clarence C. Pell

Longhorns Set for State Title Clash in Fort Worth

Texas will face Fort Worth Y M C A for state championship honors after a 57 to 17 victory over Decatur Baptist College. The Longhorns dominated early with a 26 to 11 halftime lead and displayed strong teamwork and enthusiasm ahead of Wednesday’s decisive practice.

Fay Texas Shea Texas Kirk Decatur Anetows

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Clothiers Deibler High Commercial Tenpin League L. P.C. Gas & Elec. Co Wolff & Marx Co Eagle Fur. Co Ransom & Silsbee W. Tel. Co Clarke Co Household Fur Jeff Turkey Goss E Goss_e Frank Allen Ç' Aye PSG Commerce Street San Antonio,Loan and Trust Company San Antonio Loan and Trust Company Trust Building Crockett Street San Antonio National Bank THE WEST TEXAS BANK @ TRUST CO W. F. McCaler Leon N. Malthall V. H. Savage W. B. Hamilton JR Alex P. Villaret Ctate Banks Trust CO Alamo Transfer Company Evan Shelby Oakland Broncs Klaus Turner Turner Ninepin League I. Lowther Gutzeit Gloeckner Baetz Koch Seer Hoefgen Eee Dodger Brooklyn Nationals New York Boxing Commission Light Longhorn Decatur Baptists Fort Worth “Y Foster Seer Eee Capt McVeigh Dallas Buddy Littlefield Hamilton J. R. Cunningham Riows Ilsbee Men’s Utbitter Travelers Transfer CO Sunset Stat Gunter Hotel Gunter Cafe Sea Foods Percy Tyrrell Mer CAFE Corpus Beach Corpus Christi, Texas Gulf Coast Geo, E Korst Crockett Naged & Wuest the Menger Bexar Alfred Lanner San Antonio, Texas Fred Khummer W. Commerce
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