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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
7
The piece recalls Fan Needham’s cracked southpaw, his bench retreat, and his wish to join the New York Giants. It notes his youth, hopeful talent, and a future hinged on performance, with townsfolk comparing milk to cream and predicting a possible baseball rise despite hometown doubts.
Amateurs and commercial baseball groups are urged to notify Wayne Palmnis about organizing. The Elsht Setegds plan a city league to play ball Sundays with various teams and the Wholesale firms involved. Dugosh oversees the ner atatwar ball facility being prepared by Adolph Kriseb who does not intend to charge for use, aiming for convenience. grounds preparation continues.
A grand arena is being erected to accommodate from 200 to 309 spectators. It will serve local academies and schools, allowing them to arrange their schedules without interruptions during events. The temporary seating will be removed as construction nears completion.
A historic boxing note outlines disputed holies in various weight classes. It lists champions and claimants for Metro titles, mentioning Tommy Burns, Jack OBrien, Jerrica, and Attell among others, with references to recent defeats and retirements shaping the claimants.
The Hertzberg Optical division promotes lower priced glasses with claims of long experience and competitive pricing. Prominent items include lenses from 4 to 46, gold filled frames, and aluminum specialty frames, with references to prior prices and a claim of 30 years in business. Also mentions Dr. J R Cunningham osteopath and Moore Building offices.
The two year old, owned by Madden and trained by Celia, has won 5 of 6 starts in New Orleans with one disqualification and a second place to Sea Aweil. Bred by Madden from Yankee, the colt shows fast early speed and is aimed at eastern stakes next spring. A strong stable of youths is expected to compete and possibly sweep Crescent City events.
Organizers plan three boxing bouts as preliminaries to the Neil Morai wrestling bout during the caiiremen's convention in March. The card includes two six round and one ten round bout featuring Emilila Neal and Moran in a three three point match with a $600 side bet. Boxing will be by expert Tim Williams with varied talent.
The city sports page reports ongoing dramas in local high school basketball as teams debate league status after a Mary’s Ball incident. Rival clubs, coaches, and fans anticipate upcoming games at Alexander’s and other venues while prep for city championship contests continues amid key players’ performances and league tensions.
In a tense afternoon tilt at Electric Park the Bronchos lost to the All Stars as Collins led the visitors with key hits and runs. Pendleton, Stovall, and Colgrove produced early offense while the All Stars countered with sharp fielding and steady hitting to pull away late. The crowd witnessed the biggest crowd of the winter series as fans watched the Bronze team struggle to muster offense.
Turner bowling circles reveal new captains Wins dirleman and Ralph Zerk join a lineup with Hy Dalter Mustenge and others as eleven teams prepare for series opens and a tenpin handicap tournament. Officials pledge a Mexican supper and a March meeting to wind up old league affairs with officer elections.
Batters hit and fielding notes from a game show Loft on bases and double plays. Players listed include La Grave, Nendle ton, Newnam, Griggs, Danttaton, Volz, Pendleton, Stovall, and Stovall to Newnam. Umpire Sam Deskin. Also contains a misspelled military recruitment notice urging enlistment and contact at 601 Moure ile Say Antobin Texas.
Fragmented notes from a 1910s baseball briefing reveal Donlin's optimism and plans to leave February 28 for Texas. McGraw praises Merkle and Dayle as rising stars, Teacy backs Lin at bat, and Aridwell new at shortstop. Team faces hard Texas workouts and aims for championship.
The article discusses developing Merkle and the potential impact for McGraw’s young basemen. It compares Tajole’s rise from first base to a great second baseman and suggests Merkle could become a standout with proper development. It notes baseball’s talent pool and hints at discovery of a promising Michigan youth.
Friends recount Arthlr Jardine and Fete Hauser, now captain of Carttle football, on an annual tour with the Haskell Indians basketball team. Hauser, 16, Jardine, 10 years his senior, fouls tolled as the Indians played rough. Jardine's scoring flagging, a tense crowd heard threats and snorts as both squads clashed in a brutal display.
One of the largest box factories in the state, RL Burnett Co, led by president and manager TL Burnett, boasts thirty-five to forty employees and thirty years of experience in boxed craft. The firm serves Texas, Louisiana, and mercantile patrons with a full line of wrapping paper, paper bags, plates, and printed goods. The Mehta business times offers the Texas State Baseball league schedule for 1908. A February 26 Turner ball Artst event at Alamo Lounge is noted.
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