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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1909

Page

3

Local Bowling League Names Lineups and Schedule

Adolf Dugosh compiles a St Joseph league bulletin with six teams the Tigers Lions Whips Boars Storks Panthers and more. The piece lists captains teammates and a printed schedule showing matches from March through April at the St Joseph alleys with each team meeting others three times.

St. Toseph Lurat Sir Joseph Alleys Iitgers Tarrillon W. Hering L. Parrilion C. W. Meyer R. Kemet J. Waltisperger H. Suelteriines Max Rotter Panthers L. Nuegefauer H. Theis Pred Theis Sr W.W. V. Dielmagy T. Maggutt J. Roursnd B. Schwegermann Sr B. Sc Deeckle Jaeckle J. Nuegebauer Wurzbach Kraus Tartilion L. Nuegabauer Jae Tartilliony J. Naegebauer L. Nuwegebauer Tarrifion Va. Wurz- Guach L. Nuege Hance Janklo Heroes Valdes Post Olly Y R. Roy Allaya City Y Postal 1 Y. R. Prides Post Iudes Gilly Prides R. R Alleya Woorbhaveak Herwes City R. RY Firsh Post Alley Lurdas Apt TI. Roy Ial R. F Heroes Ye Post Aleys Yealers

City Tenpin League Schedule Introduces Four Teams

The City Tenpin League will start next Wednesday with four teams the Postoffice Pridex Mort Sum Houston Heroes City M G A and RAY MA. They will bowl twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays alternating on the Post and the RA. First week Wednesday March 3 details follow.

Tenpin Logue RA. Y M.C Pridex Mort Sum Houston Heroes City RAY

Base Ball Shocker In Cincinnati Reporter Banned From Wires

Ben Mulford of the Cincinnati Post, a leading baseball writer, was denied use of Western Union wires to report Reds games. He then climbed a nearby building and used field glasses to view the action, wiring in reports via Postal Telegraph lines. Spectators enjoyed the sight of the "Deacon" perched aloft dictating his copy to the printer, a humorous if unusual scene in early baseball reporting.

Cincinnati Ben Mulford Cincinnati Post Western Union Reds Mulford Haines Postal Telegraph Company Suiie Patente

Bowling Games Schedule for a Week

Schedule of bowling matches listed by day with pairings at St Joseph and Turner alleys including Fritze versus Grasso on Monday and multiple matchups such as Slayton versus Ey Schmitt and Riedner versus Hanvisen across the week. Names appear mangled. venues cited as St Joseph and Turner alleys with a final Saturday City Fo versus HRY at RI alleys.

Fritze Grasso Tarner Alleye Jassnar Laisvein Turner Varrillionte Suegiabaus St. Joseph J, Slayton Ey Schmitt Emerson

Turner Bowling League Averages and Upcoming Events

Turner Bowling League reports top averages led by Tolle at 297 and Rieder near 284 with several players contesting for first. Ladies division grows with strong turnout as two new leagues form and local city and championship events outline prize plans and schedules for Teague and Emerson alleys.

Onne Bivelmaud Tolle Fritie Vice Lassuer Dre Koch Tangihein Sie Riedner Hanelsen Viedman Zeus Isaa Aigue Turner Seagns Langholm Zizelman Koch Ligsner Pritze Newy Wwelyg Arwanized Turner Ladies Becvon Selon Sha Roger Mac Teagies St. Joseph Lea Bb’ Joseph Alluys Jul Brayton Dav Lehmint Emerson Allays Lehoyue Stay Teague Man Teagues Silvie Doving Np Comanches Teter

Lucky Baldwin at Death 3 Door

United Press reports boxer friends Sharp and Baldwin, long-time pals, hurried to the bedside as the aged turfman nears death. Thirty years ago they vowed that the survivor would hasten to the dying man’s bed, and Sharp traveled from San Francisco to keep the promise. Baldwin’s condition remains critical and recognition is uncertain.

United Press Lita Wigelis Cal Abrahan Shepsmi Lucky Baldwin Baldwin Sharp San Francisco

Johnny Kling May Cause Cubs Trouble

Chicago Cubs face possible disruption as Jobe King refuses spring training, delaying report until April 16. Kling has not yet been heard from, while Chumeo and several players depart for West Baden Indiana.

Johnny Kling CUBS United Press Chicago Pet Chicago Cubs Arder Jobe King Kling Chumeo West Baden Ind Our All Diouneman Boreekard Avelet Pleister Kroh Brown Hotroan

Reichel Otis Jeff 19 Ready

Detroit reports Stanley Ketchel remarks on Jeffries Johnson bout. Ketchel notes Jeffries in prime condition and capable of fighting Johnson, despite doubts about a rematch. Mentions Philadelphia trip and pending eastward journey.

Jeff Johnson

High School Defeats Peacock Team in Clumsy Rally

A poorly recorded report notes a high school victory over Peacock Team in a Bloomie Park game. The account mentions a rough start, a later lead, and a player named Mona struggling with throwing. One coach or official is referenced as closing play with a controversial decision.

Txwdstitealla Hiterscholwiie Jeagne Hirsh School Sterday Bloomie Pari Ciche Promout Deci TR de Mona

Good Offer For Pug Promised By Fight Promoter

In San Francisco on February 2 manager Lichtenstein for a clone of Johiny Thompson plans to stage a bout against Bat tling Nelson for the heavyweight manship with a $15,000 guaranteed purse. James Coffroth, a fight promoter to whom Lichtenstein made the proposal, told reporters he doubted the guarantee could be met.

Cyclone Thompson Bat Nelson San Francisco Lichtenstein Ysclone Johiny Thompson Tate Battling Nelson Grn James Coffroth

Yankees Begin Spring Training in Georgia and Florida

New York players including Shleinow Lutte Keeler Ball Donovan Traine Burke and Charlie Farrell report for spring practice. George Stallings and staff depart Haddock Ga for workout sites while others travel to camps. The 1908 Yankees plan split squad sessions starting April 5 with two touring sections and two exhibition games.

New York Shleinow Lutte Keeler Ball Donovan Traine Burke Charlie Farrell Banc Ler Macun George Stallings Yankees Davym Haddock Alten agey Steel sud _ teerail Porthward

Walk Race in Gotham Draws Wide Citizen Interest

United Brees reports growing buzz for a big walk race in Gotham with numerous entrants. Names such as Shopee Hughes Weston and Reha Goldyn appear among hopefuls while organizers anticipate teams already entered and participants arriving on the eve of the event. The track will be laid out as a wide 78 feet for the event, promising a notable city spectacle.

United Brees New York Bits Nat Hughes Pop Weston Reha Goldyn Ameria Karin Phos Frangiey Rao Seosarord Mall Salman Aferan Nistor Doms Alvamid Pipi Helens Ic H Gedo Waller Cand Holkund

Local Athletes Standings Report From Star Attonio Tim Event

Standings update lists athletes in all around men division and endurance events. Notable names include A Rae Bat Gy Blvek Bay A WO Tilack Elmendead H. Etontert JbhP A. Wolf and G Kotter ATi per cow. Scores show wide dispersion across entries with several 100s and near 400s in endurance and running categories.

Attonio Tim Vorsin Athinior Ation Dairkoahaeh Talwendort Ge Laine A. Hane Doe de Guwked A. Rae Bat Gy. Blvek Bay A. WO Diay Elmendead Endurance H. Etontert Att Pe Larkersbaet A. Wolf

Weekend basketball highlights ripple through region

A chaotic week in basketball sees teams contest for state level honors. The crowd watches top contenders as Owens, Raylor, and Texas rivals vie for a share of the title with crucial games shaping the race toward the state championship on the Waco court.

West Texas Boys Win Ball Game

A garbled report from a West Texas game notes the West Texas boys securing a victory. Scattered phrases reference players, scores, and moments, but the readable parts confirm a win and mention possible scorers and the game's outcome.

West Texas Boys

Organized Labor Baseball League Schedule Confused Text

A garbled OCR passage references organized labor and a baseball league with a schedule. It mentions venues, dates, and towns in a jumble, with unclear names and misread phrases. The readable parts suggest a regional league planning games and attendance, but details are obscured.

McGuire a Baseball Immortal Quietly Guarded Legacy

Jas T McGuire born November 18 1863 in Youngstown forged a 25 year pro career with no fines or ejections. He caught 142 straight games for Washington and later managed Boston before returning to playing with Cleveland and New York, earning praise for reliability and skill despite rumor and war in leagues.

Bis Vanin Jas. T. McGuire Youlngstown Albion Mich Washington McGuire Claveland Modi Hegan Fengile Jim Amer Olin vasoRiaion Galo Teague Ha Philadelphia Metinire Nalignat and Brotherhood Methire Rochester Bin Jim Cuck Brooklyn Detroit Tigers New York McCuaire Boston Americana McGufre Taylor

Umpire's Mirror Catches Leahy in Scrappy Game

Fragmented report recalls a rough baseball game where umpire decision making and fielding moments shape a tense finish. Players named include Leahy, Batley, Reilly, Salley, and others, with misheard dialogue and erratic action shaping the chaotic recount.

Pits White Steamer Trials for Open Competition

A fragmented report notes Pits White Steamer preparing to face multiple challengers across Ohio and Austin. It mentions a planned tour and sit-in style event with campers and a potential start date, detailing pressure on drivers and participation.

Kellam

Marmite Bheiter Baseball Clash Sparks Local Hype

A garbled roundup from a local paper hints at a Monday baseball game between Marmite Bheiter and West Texas teams. Mentions managers Charles Winwager and Nolin, with unclear references to players, outcomes, and locations, plus scattered ads and street-side notices.

Marmite Bheiter Charles Winwager Oreal Mayers Nolin

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