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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1913

Page

6

Evans Falls Twice as Ernst Dominates in Texas Mat Bout

Walt Evans, a game Tennessee grappler, lasts 28 minutes 23 seconds and 6 minutes 32 seconds, but Adolf Ernst wins both falls with a half Nelson and body scissors. Promoter Tom Head plans more matches, possibly Evans versus Pet Brown, with Ernst seeking further bouts and challenges from Curley Meyers.

Walt Evans Adolf Ernst San Antonio Evans Tennessee Ernst Tom Head Brown Boston Kid Guy-guy FlcCoy Young McCoy Blondy Flynn McCoy Flynn Harry Lucenay Brazil Curley Meyers Chief Montour Berg

Alumnus Backs Lehigh with New $200,000 Athletic Complex

Charles L. Taylor of Pittsburg donates $200,000 for Lehigh University to build a gymnasium, stadium and swimming pool on campus. The project includes a 200 foot front gym space, about 240 feet deep, and a stadium seating 11,000.

Bethlehem Lehigh University Charles L. Taylor Pittsburg

Eyes Ailments Seek Dr. J Harvey Moore

If you have weak or inflamed eyes headache dizziness and nausea consult Dr J Harvey Moore 204 Gun ter building.

J. Harvey Moore Gunter Building

You Can Be Cured With Anti-Toxin Treatment Now

Urgent appeal urges investigation of a serum lymph treatment claimed to cure many cases deemed hopeless. The notice warns neglect leads to incurable stages and promotes the anti toxic bacteria serum as a breakthrough.

Cure All Men With Acne Vaccine And Serum Treatment

Advertises rapid cures for blood and skin diseases including acne and pimples using Acne Vaccine and 606 or 914 remedies. Claims cures for blood poison, cystitis, kidney and bladder diseases, nervous weakness, failing memory, urinary infections, and varicose troubles with vaccines and animal serum as modern, approved therapy. Invites afflicted men to consult.

San Antonio

Four Squares Win St Marks Loses to Club Tossers 16 14

Four Squares defeated St. Marks 16 to 14 to force a deciding third game on a neutral court. Yantis starred for the Four Squares while St. Marks used three Sunday School players due to a short church squad. Referee Stewart officiated a 20 minute halves contest.

St. Mark’s Five St. Mark's Yantis Scott McAlpin

Waters Win Both Ends of Ninepin Series in Turner League

Waters climbs to fifth place after sweeping the Gutzeits in a Turner Nine pin league doubleheader. The first game ended 295 to 270 and the second 303 to 267 with Waters rolling a 71 in the fifth inning to anchor the victory. Gutzeit struggled in both matchups as the teams enter a triple tie for second.

Gutzeits Waters Turner Ninepin League Gutzeit

Wrestling clashes and local sports notes from Beethovn Hall

The piece comments on crowd reactions in wrestling and previews upcoming activities. Manager Edge plans Harlandale baseball practice at 9 AM after low turnout last Sunday. The Minims lose 17 to 7 to Main Avenue Minims on Soledad street court with both juniors showing individual skill but limited teamwork. Ransom Silsbee baseball seeks a game tomorrow with Crockett 2499 as contact. Tom Head promotes wrestling events at Beethovn Hall, aiming to grow the sport while avoiding easy-money matchups.

Edge Harlandale No. 7 Minims Main Avenue Soledad Street Ransom & Silsbee Haberdashers Crockett Tom Head Beethoven Hall

France Offers Cups for Camp Perry Rifle Meet

France Ireland and Chile likely final nations to signal entry for the International Rifle competition at Camp Perry in September. A letter from the National Rifle Association of France offered six prize cups to the American Association for the tournament. The notice ends with advertisement lines for Riebe Undertaking Co and LA Collman plumbing.

France Washington Russia Ireland Chile United States Camp Perry National Board For Promotion National Rifle Association of American Association

Harness Matinee Attracts City Harness Racing Fans

A four race matinee at San Antonio Driving Club features three of five heats with first race at 1 30 this afternoon. Entries include horses from San Marcos and other points, with strong local and visiting runners. Scores show high pins and competitive showings across events with notable performances by Eagle Furniture and Sams teams.

Washington San Antonio

Parrots Reach Top as Owls Miss Playoff Chance

In the City Ninepin League, the Parrots clinched first place after the Crows defeated the Owls in the opening game of the final series. The second game went to the Parrots 324 to 273, with Gloeckner Collis Clemens and Dulling delivering solid runs. Umpire G Huntress Sr. and scorer Ss. G. Geyer officiated.

Parrots Crows Owls Gloeckner Collis Clemens Dulling Owls Firs Cate Iiae G. Huntress Sr G. Geyer

Eagles Triumph in Tenpin Match Against Haberdashers

The Eagle Furniture Company team won three straight games against Ransom & Silsbee in the Commercial Tenpin League at Grand Alleys. Miller led with a 233 high single and 623 total, Krause added 524, while Tietze starred for the Haberdashers despite the defeat as the Eagles moved into a tie for second with Gas & Electrics.

Mills Lantrip Eagles Sams Eagle Furniture Company Tot. Stein Frazier Krause Miller Howard McMonagle Tietze Maris S Ransom & Silsbee Gas & Electrics Haberdashers Furniture Boys Stein

San Francisco Club Track Meet Sets Two World Marks

The San Francisco Olympic Club meet last night produced two world records. Ralph Rose extended his 18 pound shot put mark to 45 feet 53-4 inches, surpassing his previous 44 feet 11-8 inches. Pat Donovan of San Francisco threw the 56 pound weight 16 feet 7 inches, beating his former best by a half inch.

San Francisco Ralph Rose Pat Donovan

Detroit Tigers Begin Southern Camp Trainout

May drop staging Detroit American League team manager Hugh Jennings left the city with the first squad for a Gulfport Mississippi training camp. Veterans Mullin Lake and Bush joined, with Jennings predicting Cobb Crawford and Dubue would join by March 1. He said Stanage may accept Navin's terms or stay out of organized baseball.

Detroit Mich Hugh Jennings Detroit American League Baseball Club Gulfport Miss Mullin Lake Bush Jennings Cobb Crawford Dubue Nce Stanage Navin

Citrus Growers Reelect Officers and Adjourn in Houston

The Texas Citrus Fruit Growers re-elected all officers after a day of labor, adjourned in Houston, and plan to meet again in September. Reports stated there was no damage to crops during the past winter.

Houston Tex Texas Citrus Fruit Growers

Banquet for Johnston in Houston Tonight

Houston scene centers on a reception and banquet by the Press Club honoring former Senator R. M. Johnston with many state notables expected. A side item notes Tom Yost’s possession of two unusual chickens, one wingless, with a curious growth where wings should be.

Johnston Houston Tex Press Club R. M. Johnston Tom Yost Yost Bowling Green Messenger

Broncho Pitchers Begin First Trial Under Stinson

Manager Stinson led Bronchos through their initial infield workout at the new South Presa yard with six veterans and six recruits. Young pitchers like Spink showed promise while Crevenstine faces possible conversion to the outfield. catchers and rest of squad to arrive as cold weather limits practice.

Stinson South Presa Street Crevenstine Spink Garry Palm Reynolds Mager Stinson Jack Burke Tes The Athletics

Naps Lead Cleveland On Southern Training Trip

A first detachment of the Cleveland Americans departed for a southern training tour. Managers Birmin ham and players Lajoie Turner Graney St Blanding Betts form the outfield crew. The group begins at Pensacola and then moves to New Orleans. Catcher O Nea l was expected to join, but is a hold out.

Cleveland Ohio Birminham Lajoie Turner

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