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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
3
The scribbled notes hype a spring rush for the Bronchos and Texas league rivalries. Dolly Stark seeks top form, while Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Houston prepare big lineups, aiming for a lively pennant race and strong early hits this season.
Peacock defeated West Texas 39 to 21 at Finetete Park rink in front of a large crowd. The game featured uneven scoring with West Texas struggling in the first half while Peacock built a solid lead and exchange of strong passing and guard play highlighted by better second half defense.
Dally Stark of the Bronchos is discussed as a potential college coach. Officials consider Stark for a role at a Midwestern institution, with negotiations possibly underway and terms under review amid inquiries from several college programs.
The Turner league enters its third week with three teams tied for first and five for second as new results shuffle standings. Zizelmar’s Zu gas broke the high game record at 311 while Haueisen’s Hottentots posted low scores. Koo Koos still claim high inning. The usual Sunday practice occurs at Cheney alleys and city events shape upcoming pennants and interleague matchups.
A garbled note mentions Mississippi A. M. aiming to improve baseball material and a former Rebel being well qualified for a coaching post. It also references Starkville Mississippi and the mayor, with unclear lines about loans and stores and coupons.
Sam McVey defeats Joe Jeannette after twenty rounds in Paris, is carried around by cheering crowd, and earns a chance to meet Jack Johnson. McVey dominates early and knocks Jeannette down three times, with Jeanette rallying but unable to overturn the verdict. McVey's French run boosts his stock and places him among Johnson’s near-term rivals in Europe.
The New Orleans Mardi Gras automobile speed carnival opened with Ralph De Palma taking one mile in 51.5 seconds aboard Mia Cyclone. Mrs Jest Newton Conco set a woman's record at 21.6 seconds, and Mrs Cuneo won the five mile exhibition in 3 minutes 5 seconds. De Palma also won the Toy-nile handicap in Fiat Cyclone at 9 minutes 112.4 seconds, with Robertson second in Simplex and Stang third in Isotta. All track records were broken and tomorrow features a final reduille race.
In a Philadelphia Ledger item, an inventor asserts his airahip won’t tip over, while another critic questions practical stability. The exchange hints at early testing and survivability yet remains on the ground with no field demonstrations.
Worth Texas bantamweight Pete Shaughnessy issues a challenge to San Antonio’s Burke for a title bout. He offers to meet at 13 pounds, ready to pledge money and location, with Shaughnessy boasting quick footwork and hard punches. Burke reportedly willing if funds and terms are met, while Shaughnessy’s ring record includes several exhibition bouts and ceremonial matches.
Houston, Texas February 40. The Texas don Will save ten cam tug Loan wgrenmeany perched ta wk after a session lasting until every 6 o'clock with city owners including Waco, Temple, and Oklahoma City. A committee was appointed to secure the tenth club, likely Temple, and the $4000 paid by Oklahoma City for the Waco franchise will go to the league treasury with the new member assessed $2000. Umpires for next season were named Wirt Spencer George Derrick Andy Winscott and Guy Catogate.
A young man stated he would meet Monday to begin negotiations with Shaughnoagy. The item mentions a light ad column, Tania's Book Stores, and Oscar Puppo's orchestra at 374 new.
Four major league clubs announce new managers for spring 1900. Cincinnati replaces Herrmann with John Ganzel after one year. Boston taps Ivank Bowerman replacing Joe Kelley amid contract talks and a protest. Brooklyn assigns Harry Lumley to manage, while St. Louis sees John McCloskey depart for Milwaukee and Roger Bresnahan take over in St Louis. The era marks shifts as clubs seek stronger management and fresh leadership.
A lively reminiscence by Addie Jes on old time basemen Ed Delahanty and Justin Lange, noting their strategic slides and fielding quirks. The piece reflects on base running, infielder awareness, and the rough ground conditions affecting plays, with a short anecdote about Claude Ritchey and a mis-hit bound at Cedar Rapids.
United Press reports Philadelphia great Indian pitcher, known for his time with the Philadelphia American League team, has quit baseball. He plans to devote his time to match shooting, which he finds more agreeable to his health. Connie Stick, manager of the Philadelphia Americas, commented on the likelihood of Bender’s stated plan.
Freddie Welch the English champion won a decision over Young Erne of Philadelphia after two rounds of brisk exchanges in New Orleans. The United Press report notes Welch dominated the action with faster punching and sharper defense through the early rounds.
Prof Uts announces preparations for the All-San Antonio track meet on Washington's Birthday Trek Day. Coaches will organize events including 100 and 230 yard dashes and field events like broad jump, pole vault, and shot put. Contestants urged to arrive at 1 30 promptly to receive numbers. church members also asked to be on time to ensure a smooth event.
United Press reports at a Brooklyn event on February 20 that TEALs school athlete BR Lawrance threw the 12 pound shot 54 feet 1.5 inches to break the indoor record of 53 feet 6 inches set by Edward Tripp of Merion? burg. The meet was the fifth annual Polytrep school meet in Teals school.
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