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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
7
President Harrison Benson targets batterymen for 1917 Bronchos. Lester Cook added to the roster, totaling several eligibles. Manager O Leary aims to add two good pitchers and an infielder. expected to arrive Saturday with updates.
The Y M C A first basketball team defeated the Virginia artillery unit nicknamed the Nordic Blues 27 to e game featured Juquay with six field goals leading the win while Arma and Myers added points Myers also drew attention with three field goals Myers fouled out early limiting his scoring chances.
Copyright notice for the comic strip Bringing Up Father issued by International News Service in 1917 appears in the source. No further context or content details are provided.
The Frank Bros. five swept Lowther Bros 3 games 697 693 to 793 with scores 697 693 and 805 791 792 773. Lancaster led Frank Bros. with 550 while Roach topped Lowther with 539. Referee Lt Schlosser oversaw a 20 minute halves match as other listed players and positions appear in the lineup.
Adolph Ernst world light heavyweight champion may visit San Antonio after preparing for a bout with Joe Stecher in San Francisco. Coast experts favor Strangler Lewis, while Ernst weighs about 185 pounds to Stecher’s 225, and a boat arrival with a gray house could be arranged if the trip occurs.
St Mary's College defeated Brackenridge High School 36 to 17 in the Academic series on Wednesday. Pozzi scored eight fields to lead St Mary's while Herrera topped Brackenridge with four fields.
Advertisement notes independent street car and jitney riders should switch to bicycles and ride with ease using Portage Tire Co at 221 S. Alamo offering easy payment plans.
In a discussion of historic golf moments, the article highlights dramatic shots and near-defeats that shaped championships. It recalls J H Taylor's ten foot putt in the British Open, Walter Hagen's lead in the American Championship at Midlothian, and Ray Gorton's remarkable stymie save, among others, underscoring how rare brilliance twists outcomes. It also notes Tener's call for military training in National League camps, urging club owners to cooperate with the American League.
In New York on February 22 the first round of the national amateur racquets singles championship saw several players advance. L Dupont Irving of New York won his match along with G Mortimer of Tuxedo Jay Gould of Philadelphia Clarence G Pell of Tuxedo G F Waterbury of New York and J C Waterbury of New York.
In the Junior B League at the Y M C A on Wednesday the Lions and Panthers tie for first. The Tigers beat the Lions 6 to 1 and the Cougars edged the Leopards 2 to 0 while the Panthers forfeit over the Bears 2 to 0.
Boston club president Harry Frazee said Honolulu businessmen proposed hosting the Red Sox in spring training of 1918 with all expenses and transportation covered. Everett Scott’s signed contract as shortstop was received.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, star pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, signed a two year contract in Philadelphia on February 22. A salary compromise was reached at a conference with undisclosed figures, with reports calling Alexander the highest paid pitcher. He had refused 10 000 dollars per year, saying he would quit baseball unless paid 15 000.
The Texas Railroad Commission continued its regular monthly docket from March 13 to April 10. All cases set for March are postponed to the following month.
The New York American League club announced on Wednesday that contracts had been received from pitcher George Mogridge outfielder Hugh High and catcher Albert Walters.
Chicago February reports veteran catcher Jimmy Archer of the Nationals has been granted permission to trade himself after declining to sign a 1917 contract.
The Philadelphia National League Club announced Charles A. Chief Bender, Indian pitcher, had his unconditional release on Wednesday February 22 in Philadelphia.
Mobile club of the Southern Association signs Dave Griffith leading catcher from the Western League who played with Wichita last year for this season.
The Senate Committee on Constitutional amendments reported unfavorably on the Gibson joint resolution to amend the constitution to mortgage homesteads for Federal Farm Loan Act money. Lieutenant Governor Hobby argued the amendment would aid rural homesteads by enabling loans up to half the value for forty years at five to six percent to improve farms. Governor Hobby supported adoption of the measure to boost home ownership and farm prosperity in Texas.
News print paper manufacturers arrive in Washington for a FTC conference over a six month price fixing proposal. About one third of US and Canadian production signed on while other firms attend to provide their views. The commission aims to restore free competition in newsprint manufacture.
L D Webster of San Antonio, charged with the killing of Dr G W Emory at San Antonio, filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus for bail in the Court of Criminal Appeals through his attorney Judge John D Robinson. The appeal follows Judge Anderson's denial of bail in the Thirty seventh district court and the case was argued on the record.
The Dagens Nyheter reports Sweden faces a cabinet crisis after the budget committee of the Riksdag rejected the government's plan for a 30 million kroner neutrality guard loan. The committee argues 10 million kronor suffices, and a resignation by the premier could follow if the Riksdag backs the committee.
In Columbia Missouri on February 22 the University of Missouri basketball team defeated Kansas 24 to 20 in a hard fought conference game Wednesday night.
A New York law firm asked about a neighbor’s finances while Abraham Lincoln practised in Springfield. He replied that the neighbor has a wife and baby worth about 50 000, an office with three chairs and a table worth a couple dollars, and a large rat hole worth examining, all in his humorous defense.
Washington officials warn inspectors to watch interstate shipments of oranges after freezing weather in the South. Damaged fruit becomes dry and unfit to eat, and fruit with 15 percent or more of affected sections is deemed adulterated. The method for detecting freezing damage is outlined for inspectors.
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