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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1912

Page

17

Infantry Team Wins Second Series Title

The Twenty-second Infantry won the Winter league second series by taking two games from the Orioles at Krisch Park. In game one the infantry rallied with three runs in the sixth and two in the seventh as they built an 8 to 2 win, while game two ended in a five inning Orioles shutout with a 3 to 0 score.

Twenty-second Infantry Orioles Krisch Park Infantry Creekbaum Farrien Garcia Grady Fisher C. Masch Krisch Kemp Erickson O’banion Picard Graves Masch Copious Aecee Escors Twenty-second Infantry Morris Scamehorn Crevenstine Mitchell

Juarez Racing Day Yields Longshot Wins and Tight Times

Velie Forty tops opening race at eight to one, with Tidy Wolforth runner-up. Parnell Girl wins the six furlongs race two, clocking 1 13 1 5 as Sonia and Sede Sam trail. Batwa takes the third race 8 to 1, Nila captures four, Wings of the Morning wins five, and Crossover wins the final one mile dash in 1 88 3 5.

Associated Press Juarez Isle Beulah Mc Casnova John Hume Debutante Parnell Girl Selden Sonia Bur- Magame Sede Sam Gross Iwa- Jani Dactylis Mauretania Henry Williams Brighton Kiddy Lea Amarillo Billy Mayhue Batwa Taplin Manassep Callahan Nannie McDee Carter Dog Star Nila Grand Billton Versini Chess Wayward Minolette Pather Stafford Gramercy Collide High Range Steve Montgomery Wings of the Aorta Nyanza Zahara Radike Melta Helen Hawkins Bell Cliff Cry Baby Bell of the Bay Rewards Oonoomoo Crossover Fair Dutch Rock Murray Wolferton

New Recruits Join Mackmen Baseball Squad

The Mackmen add three newcomers to the Connie Mack squad. Henri Maggert from Oakland California is an outfield clouter, Allen Bonner hailing from Spokane, and Jimmy Massey leaving Paris Texas to study the national game.

Mackmen Connie Mack Henri Maggert Oakland Cal Husky Allen Bonner Spokane Jimmy Massey Paris Tex

Circular saw teeth difference distorts cut

The text notes alternating long and short teeth on a circular saw designed for cutting tool steel. The longer teeth create the center of the cut while the thicker, shorter teeth gouge the edges, producing an imperfect result.

Automobile club stockholders meeting planned tonight

Members of the Automobile Club will meet at 8 in the Real Estate Exchange auditorium to organize the new club house company. Directors and officers will be chosen, stock limited to club members with about 3000 subscribed and efforts to expand ownership for a broader spread.

Automobile Club Real Estate Exchange Club Club House Auto Club Auto i

Local Floresville Boy Scouts Top San Antonio in Historic Track Meet

Floresville, Texas February 23 A special report notes the Floresville Boy Scouts defeated the San Antonio Boy Scouts in a city track meet the first ever between camps in the state. More than 400 attended with McDaniel scoring 24 points for Floresville and Leslie Jordan leading San Antonio with 14. After the meet San Antonio scouts were hosted by Mayor B V Houston.

Floresville Tex Boy Scouts San Antonio San Antonio Boy Scouts 8. V. Houston

Mantell Proves Class In 20 Round Victory Over Papke

Frank Mantell of Pawtucket Rhode Island won a 20 round decision to claim the middleweight championship title from Billy Papke of Illinois in Sacramento California. Papke's manager Tom Jones announced he would end his involvement with Papke after the tough bout. Mantell did not fight brilliantly but secured the decisive win to become the undisputed champion.

Associated Press Sacramento Cal Billy Papke Illinois Frank Mantell Pawtuckett R. I. Mantell Papke Tom Jones Mantell

Suter Loses Welterweight Title After Knee Injury

Otto Suter of Cleveland lost the welterweight wrestling world title to Chris Jordan of Detroit in Battle Creek after 25 minutes when his right knee was dislocated forcing him to give up the bout.

Associated Press Battle Creek Mich Otto Suter Cleveland Chris Jordan Detroit Suter

Captain Olympic Team The Chicago article notes Jay Graham will captain the American trap shooters for Stockholm

Jay Graham amateur champion trap shooter and three year holder of the American record will captain the American team at the Stockholm Olympic games per an local announcement from Waukegan Illinois.

Waukegan Jay Graham Stockholm

Brock Ritchie bout ends in draw in Cleveland

In Cleveland on February 22 Phil Brock of Cleveland and Willie Ritchie of San Francisco fought to a draw after ten rounds. Brock mounted a strong tenth round rally to erase Ritchie’s early edge in a catchweight contest.

Brock-Ritchie Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Phil Brock Willie Ritchie San Francisco Brock Ritchie

Break Local Bowling Record in Turner League Clash

Local ninepin record falls as Koch and Dunham bowlers of Turner league clash and split a double program. Highest score 362, next 34, both surpassing any ninepin contest this season in town.

Koch Dunham Turner League

Grammar School League Games Postponed Amid Head's Absence

Games in the Grammar School league were postponed due to the head of the organization being temporarily away from the city. Schools No. 10 and 11 arrived and played as scheduled.

San Marcos High Wins First Basketball Game

The San Marcos high school team beat the local high school 21 to 20 yesterday afternoon in their first match since organization. A large crowd attended the game in San Marcos Texas.

San Marcos Tex

Pelicans Split Doubleheader with Panama Team

The New Orleans baseball club played two games in COLON yesterday. Panama won the morning 8 to 1 while New Orleans won the afternoon 4 to 2. A game is set for Ancon tomorrow and another in Panama on Sunday.

Pelicans Colon New Orleans Baseball Club Panama New Orleans Ancon

St. Marys Versus High School Game Postponed

The basketball game scheduled this afternoon between St. Marys and High School was postponed due to rain. It is likely the match will be rescheduled for Monday afternoon.

St. Mary's High School

Sailor Ed Petroskey Falls To Frank Klaus In Middlweight Bout

Sailor Ed Petroskey faced Frank Klaus of Pittsburg in a middleweight title bid. Klaus dominated most rounds winning the decision as Petroskey, despite trading blows, endured a bruising fight with a swollen bleeding face and ribs.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Ed Petroskey Frank Klaus Pittsburg Klaus Petroskey

Ordeman in Serious Condition After Grabbing Toss

In Duluth on February 23 Jess Pedersen wrestled Henry Ordeman for 63 minutes and 25 seconds at the auditorium. Pedersen finally took Ordeman down, stunning him and ending the match. Ordeman is reported in serious condition.

Ordeman Associated Press Duluth Minn Jess Pedersen Henry Ordeman

Baldwin and Brown Fight Ten Rounds in Boston Draw

Matty Baldwin of Boston and Knockout Brown of New York battled ten rounds without a winner. Baldwin landed about ten light hooks to Brown's chin but failed to floor him. Blood from Baldwin’s lip appeared in the fourth. Brown pressed late, delivering a fierce finish in the tenth as Baldwin grew weak.

Associated Press New York Matty Baldwin Boston Brown Baldwin

German hammock shaped life saving buoy unveiled

A new life saving buoy made in Germany features a hammock style design that allows a person to recline and paddle to safety, offering a compact self rescue option.

Germany Barher

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