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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
5
The Uvalde Gulf quintet swept Morris Packing Company five in the Commercial League Friday night to top a five hundred team average. Final games 688 628 702 678 702 634. Yelton led with 471 total and 179 in a game, Cullen led Packers with 438. No big figures, but tight contests. this closes the week.
Fort Worth Texas February 24. Doak Roberts owner of the Houston Club failed to sign pitcher Dickson to a contract. Dickson a former major leaguer said he would retire rather than accept the terms offered. Dickson is wintering in Fort Worth.
In the Church Basket Ball League Friday at St. Mark's gym McKinley Avenue Methodist quintet defeated Government Hill Methodist 30 to 6. St. Mark's Episcopal toppled Alamo Heights Methodists 16 to 7 led by Dascomb Crewe Gambs and Menger with Farrington and Groseclose guarding.
John Henry Wagner born February 24 1874 in Mansfield Pa celebrated his 43rd birthday in Pittsburg Pa. The Pirates star plans his 21st major league season and holds records for games runs hits and steals. Fans in Pittsburg honor him with a birthday banquet.
Directors of the Southern Association baseball clubs met in Birmingham to adopt a 1917 schedule but deferred action until Saturday after learning Sunday games likely barred in Chattanooga. A revised tentative schedule and another agenda were planned. no trades announced and only routine matters were considered.
Chicago writers say Cubs manager Mitchell will prune the pitching staff with sixteen pitchers listed for a 23 man NL limit. Veterans and youngsters clash for jobs as Tom Seaton Phil Douglas Vic Aldridge Nick Carter Rex Dawson Welton Ehrhardt Claude Hendrix Al Demaree Scott Perry Mike Prendergast Peter Standridge Bill McTigue Gene Packard George Pierce Bill Reuther James Vaughn populate the potential staff.
Cornell Ithaca Feb 24 192? The second term sees indoor training for baseball track and crew. Moakley announces a freshman vs non varsity track meet and an open intercollegiate meet excluding varsity candidates. Dr Sharpe reorganizes basketball to prepare a strong squad for next season with Ortner Stewart Fuller Kendall Palmer aiming for a title bid.
The Board of Game Commissioners reports a state surplus of 651000 dollars the largest in state history. Over the past two years more than 500000 people paid hunting license fees across Pennsylvania.
Philadelphians favor the new game code while a proposed $1 annual fishing license to fund Fisheries Forestry and Game departments drew less interest. Anglers predicted license applications could exceed 250 000 this open season, though concerns about poaching and its impact on youths were voiced.
Speed swimmers from seven states will race at the Detroit Athletic Club tonight for Central Amateur Athletic Union titles. Notable entrants include D. V. A. Smith holder of the national plunge record and Michael McDermott 200 yards breast stroke champion from Illinois Athletic Club. Harry J. Hebner also of Illinois will miss the meet due to travel issues.
Mal Eason, long serving National League umpire, has been released and will likely retire to his Arizona ranch unless he secures work in another league. He is succeeded by Kitty Bransfield, a surprise move for NL patrons.
Columbus Feb 24 Frank R Castleman Ohio State University track coach denies reports he may leave for Missouri to replace Chester L Brewer who is returning to Michigan Agriculture College.
Charles O Leary former Detroit star and playing manager of the San Antonio Bronchos arrives in New Orleans after a stop in St Louis. He plans talks with Memphis manager Watkins about the schedule and acquiring two skilled players to strengthen the Bronchos for the season. He hopes to secure surplus major league talent and build a competitive Alamo City team.
A visitor remarks that San Antonio has undergone many positive changes since his previous trip. The commentary highlights improvements in civic life and local development.
Cedar Kansas reports twin brothers Everett Roseberry and George Roseberry as height record breakers. Everett stands six feet two and a half inches tall weighing 150 pounds, while George is six feet three and a half inches tall weighing 165 pounds. Both are healthy, attend school nine months yearly, and their father died years ago. They were born in 1899.
In the capitol at Washington an elderly observer scans the statesmen and simply utters Gosh reflecting bemused sentiment from a Kansas City Star report.
Jack Vilas captured the cup in the George Washington birthday anniversary tournament at Hot Springs Country Club. He posted a score of eighty four in the qualifying round, with the first flight scheduled for Saturday.
Luling Texas February 24. The Luling girls' quintet defeated Prairie Lea 24 to 11 in the season opener. The visitors were outplayed from the start, though they showed better early on.
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