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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
3
In Waco Texas on February 19 baseball fans push to keep the team here another year with a franchise battle likely to go to court over the league charter. Counsel has been retained in both cities and Waco hopes to avert a sale this season. Papers found suggest Oklahoma may lose the franchise it already purchased.
Special Correspondence from Little Rock reports that Rowdy Jack OConnor, once rowdy and belligerent in days of the National Site, has been released from the St Louis Browns after last season. He has signed to manage Little Rock, weighing several offers before accepting the contract.
A scrambled report describes an ambitious English runner quitting mid race at Madison Square Garden New York on February 5. The event involved competitors including Long, Goranda, and Hayes with uncertainty over whether the race could be completed.
New York Pob 19 Preparations were completed for a featherweight title fight tonight at the National Athletic Club between Abe Attell and Jemphish the English champion. Referee dispute not settled but a compromise expected before evening. Betting favor Driscoll. Large crowds reported. Both fighters expected to make weight.
A fragmented baseball report describes Burket of a New England league team in a chaotic game. The catcher’s gear, a backstop mishap, and improvised play by Burker prompt spectators to recall his odd antics. An unrelated ad-like snippet and state insurance notice follow in the clashing OCR text.
Chicago reports that Eugene Tremblay holder of the Police Gazette silver belt will defend his lightweight crown March 2 against John Billeter at 124 pounds. Dallas contender Joe Kelcey seeks a Texas rematch and hints at a San Antonio revival. Local followers think Billeter has a solid chance amid talk of future matches in Chicago and St. Louis.
Bowling enthusiasts at Tomner hall witnessed a tight doubleheader with two extra frames. Alexander’s Pioneers edged Fritzke’s Kooskoos by 8 pins in the opener, while Kooskoos rallied to tie the second game before a final result. Lineups list Riedner's Pioneers and Koo Kooe’s team with hosts Turner noted in scoring remarks.
Freddie Welch charts a bold path toward a clash with Battling Nelson, depositing 2000 to back a 45 round bout. He claims speed, stamina, and a knockout punch, noting his vegetarian diet and disciplined training as evidence of his readiness and seriousness in pursuing the fight.
A feature at the fair grounds Monday will be the trout and the gavel of asylums as guests in a mixed program. St Louis College basketball saw two decisive wins, 22 to 5 and 10 to 4, while High School girls face Turners in a key league match. A practice shoot at Sonarel Heights attracted many shooters as field activity continues.
A school team defeated San Antonio Academy seven to four in a basketball game. Mavericks beat Railroaders seven to four in baseball. Travis Park edged Madigon Square 24 to 22 in Boys' Clay Tandoor Baseball. Minor floor events drew small interest at Yo MLC.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a chaotic notice mentioning White Wolf Stock Foop and consignment terms. It references mare ownership and broker calls but lacks coherent details or clear actions. Entities include White Wolf Stock Foop and Ware Mills in a damaged context.
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