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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

7

Baylor Invasion Defeated In High School Battle

The Baylor quint, led by Marc Drew Hentions, invaded San Antonio and faced a stubborn defense that held firm as the home team rallied to rout the invaders 24 to 1. Generals Winfield Scott and Datnard Bee were credited for defense, while local soldiers battled bravely.

Baylor Napoleon Aguli San Antonio Baylor Quint Marc Drew Hentions Texas Alamo Winfield Scott Datnard Bee Y. M Jmanner Thug Naylor

Bonn Avon Edges Thomas In Closely Fought Overtime

Bonn Avon and Thomas played a tight girls basketball game that went to overtime. Bonn Avon pulled ahead late in extra time with Miss Mildred Avaitn delivering a decisive shot as the Junior team maintained a slim margin.

Bonn Avon Tmraquia Ieaders Lassen Thomas Reia Werd Lott Mildred Avuitn

West Texas Wins In Low-Scoring Scholastic Game

West Texas defeated Government Hill 24 to 14 in a scholastic basketball league clash. Government Hill led early, but West Texas controlled the game and held the lead throughout with strong defense and timely scoring.

West Texas Government Hill

McGraw a Napoleon in Handling of Men

In Marlin Springs Texas Tech, John McGraw of the Jolits earns praise for his man management. The piece suggests McGraw would be hard on Merkle for a past error, yet he raised Merkle’s salary in contract talks. Merkle’s winter unhappiness is noted, with anticipation of a dramatic season and possible public rebuke if McGraw misreads the National League.

Marlin Springs Tex Hercand McGigan Merkle

Texas League turmoil before crucial league meeting

Complications swirl as Texas League owners clash over franchise moves and schedules. Reports say Austin, Galveston, and Temple friction threatens a eight-team lineup while a Monday meeting in Waco could decide the league’s future.

America Galveston Fang Uhe Teagie Mondie Press Mogies The Light Texas Jeague Mere Bue Texas Ieague Allen Doak Roberts Joe Gardner Austin Word of Fort Worth Morris Block San Antonio Waco Romabely

Wrestler from Teaag Wink Out The Light

Fragmented OCR reads blurts about wrestling matches and officials. It mentions a main event including Demetri, the Geeels, and Benes of Omaha, with a result in two straight falls. Also references insurance certificate and legal text from Texas authorities dating 1909.

Wiyhody John Vil- Jeter Toledo Wenuer Hobreen Demetri Geeels Benes Omaha Department of Insurance and Banting, Btale Texas Enc Bel, AG Thay London Guaranteed Accident Lnsuranee Company Gimsled Landa England Hag Austin

Fragmented tale of political wire work and odd personalities

A garbled, era-scented passage recounts a Kentucky born figure tied to wire communications and private letters. It mentions Heydler, Palisa, Pallivan, and a New York office with a lavish setting, interspersed with quirky dialogues and a religious interlude. The piece reads like a fragmented diary of postwar intrigue.

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