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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
7
Jumbled notes describe multiple evening bowling pairings at Turner and Garden alleys with teams such as Comanches Hagles Finneer Mills Alabama National Banto and Bexar Bowling sub members. Bartenders face a challenge on Munn’s alleys while local players practice at Beethoven ball last night.
Hartberg’s promotes lower prices on optical goods and services compared with competitors. It claims 80 years of reputation, explains savings from in-store facilities, and lists discounted prices on gold filled items, optical hinges, and frames. The ad emphasizes free optician services and long experience.
Stone defeats Cunningham 200 to 150 in a straight rail billiards match. Stone led with a 26 high run in round twenty seven and finished with an average near 23, while Cunningham averaged about 9.6. Fox refereed, Oliver set to face Stone Cunningham and Fox in a 30 point match next. Local sports notes discuss White Sox spring plans and mid March moves, plus George Markley signing with West City team and staying for early games.
Nie Tenge's Booksellers win game one over Duwrlu's Lion Brows by 39 pins and take game two by 2 pins as Tom Wengy stars. Iron Brews, with Lamm and Zimmermann, struggle before Booksellers surge in the fifth. Also listed are team lineups, scores, and local ads for Ballard's cough syrup and Savoy restaurant in San Antonio.
Local sports notes cover Tan Avon High School basketball and track battles with St Marys Hall and Missionfield, plus San Antonio Academy baseball opening win. It notes a potential Peacock crowd for weekend contests, upcoming meet preparations, and a St Louis College basketball victory highlighting Rolly’s five goals.
Fred Martis, manager of Eddie Neal, arranges a go with Ay Moran of Chicago in San Antonio during the cattlemen’s event. Moran, 145 pounds and known nationwide, will box and wrestle under a catch-all rule set best two of three. Location to be announced soon with preliminary entertainment planned. Moran recently arrived and will stay months, while Melntyre the soldier wrestler has been discharged and the planned match with him fell through.
In early spring sports news, Philadelphia teams prepare for the season with signings and potential player moves. Hayes will handle the indicator duties for the American Association, while Gluza signs to coach at Colorado Mines. Trainers note shifts as Giants and Los Angeles discuss deals, and a veteran shortstop begins to fade from play.
The High School girls beat Bon Avon 6 to 5 in a tense league outing. Miss Stewart led the scoring with a long-range shot and free throws, while Miss Robertson and Miss Bosche contributed for High School. Bon Avon showed surprise by its best league effort, but High School maintained the lead with strong defense and timely scores.
A New Hampshire farmer, longtime associate of Jondy Sullivan, traveled to Boston with two pigs to please Sullivan. He violated a city ordinance by spitting on a sidewalk, was arrested but bailed out by Sullivan who paid the fine. They later rode around Modern Athens and delivered a box at a venue where Jake Kilrain appeared.
The Burnett Company at 315317 Bust Commerce Street operates a major box plant making paper boxes, wrapping paper, bags, and trims under experienced leadership. It is backed by Texas business peers and employs wide paper goods lines. The Ladies’ August Grand Ball, postponed from February, will be held February 20 at Turner Hall.
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