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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1912

Page

10

Opening Game Victory by San Antonio at Local Park

San Antonio defeated Philadelphia 8 to 6 in a Texas League matinee. Betts hit a first inning homer, Leidy collected three hits, and Collins added key runs as the home team built an early lead and held on amid late pressure from Connie Mack's youngsters.

Texas League Park Connie Mack San Antonio Leidy Betts Collins Hickory Cap Leidy McGraner Keystone State Neill Pearsall Sleepytown Connie Gipe Salmon Princeton University Earl Mack Egan Maggert Athletics Meehan Bobby Metz Smith Brown Eagan Strunk Mack Nefill Nefll Philadelphia Wallace Jesse Whiting AB. R. San Antonio Ereewee Erenree Goodwin Rene AB. R. H Magegert Chase Piper Teres Owen Rere

Wrestlers to Grapple at San Antonio Athletic Showdown

Followers of wrestling may witness a Monday night double-header at the San Antonio Athletic association gym. Kardow of Floresville seeks a finish against Chief Montour while L S Spencer and Young Youse meet in a handicap bout. Indian 175 lbs vs Kardon 235. Youse at 156 aims to throw twice in an hour. Promoters are A G Seeger and Tom Head.

New San Antonio Athletic Association Paul Kardow Floresville Chief Montour L. S. Spencer Young Youse Kardon Youse A. G. Seeger Tom Head

Country Club expands links and facilities in San Antonio

The San Antonio Country Club moves to extend the golf course with nine new holes on land already acquired. Work has begun as surveyors lay out the new layout, aiming for prime play by early fall after sod and roll planning. Club women boost attendance, and Coach Donaldson’s efforts spark local golf interest.

San Antonio Donaldson

Aviators Clash Over Licensing Plan At Albany Hearing

At a New York legislative hearing the Aero Club of America and the Aeronautical Society clashed over aviator licensing. The Aero Club backs state secretary licensing while the Society prefers a governor appointed commission, each accusing the other of aiming to control licensing and danger from substandard craft.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Aero Club of America Aeronautical Society Henry A. Wood C. E. Otis The Aero Club Thomas A. Hill New York Leo Stevens Wood Hill

Leidy Praises Broncs After Texas League Test

Manager George Leidy of the home team expresses satisfaction with his regulars and recruits in a game against the Yanigans of the Athletics at Tex as League Park yesterday. He calls the showing favorable and notes a few ragged edges but a fast team for the year. Breitenstein may join as second Sack on the squad.

San Antonio Larry Kane Daringer Athletics Broncs Connie McGraner Neill Leidy Browning Downey Goodman Rogers George Leidy Home Boys Yanigans Texas League Park W. G. Breitenstein

Oakland Bowlers Upset Saxet Club In Tenpins Match

The Oakland team defeated Saxet on the Grand Alleys in their first match, with Prassel scoring high for the victors at 224 and best overall average. Deibler led Saxet with a high game of 182 and top team average.

Saxet Oakland Prassel Deibler Oaklands Ite Dieta Oo Ser

Jensen and Brown Compare Cold North Weather to Cy Morgan

Jensen and Brown discuss cold northern weather while reading reports of Chicago temperatures. Brown notes the mercury has sat about ten degrees below zero most of the winter, joking that it matches Cy Morgan's batting average.

Carl Brown Jensen Chicago Brown Jen Mercury Cy Morgan

High School Baseball Team Prepares for St Anthony Challenge

Captain McGowan leads the High School team which trained after a 2 to 0 seven inning win over San Antonio Academy. The squad plans to schedule a match against the strong St Anthony aggregation, aiming for next Saturday afternoon.

McGowan San Antonio Academy St. Anthony

St. Marys Midgets Triumph In Close 20-11 Victory

St. Marys Midgets defeated Leigh Street Midgets 20 to 11 in a fast clean game. Standout performances came from St Marys Ducos and Musa while Norton and Yutze led the Leigh Street squad. Referee Ed Ward officiated, and St Marys schedules No 5 School Midgets next at 4 pm tomorrow on their court.

St. Mary's Leigh Street St. Mary’s F. Ducos Musa Norton Yutze Ed Ward

No. 7 Edges No. 8 in Tight 20–19 Victory

No. 7 defeated No. 8 20 to 19 as Pena scored 19 points and starred with a key goal throw. Line score shows No. 7 28, No. 8 19. Details include player positions and a listed referee Harris.

No. 8 Pena No. 7 Pimwie Des Iece Sats Eses En Oviece Bier Onzales

Light Cup Series Basketball Teeters Toward Final Standings

In the Grammar School league the Light Cup tournament heats up as School No 2 faces No 10 while Nos 3 and 13 also clash. No 13 forfeited a game to No 7 last Thursday but should regain a later date. School officials rally behind the event and may extend it to younger students if Director Tannenbaum withdraws support.

No. 13 No. 7 Tannenbaum

St Marys Junior Firsts Rout Comanches 54 to 5

St Marys College junior basketball crushed Comanche 54 to 5 on St Marys Court yesterday afternoon. Dietzel starred for St Marys while Judmaier led Comanches with best efforts. Referee Yamin officiated two 20 minute halves.

St. Mary’s College Comanche Dietzel Judmaier Comanches Rong Finessee Wild Griesenbeck Eas Whitney Kingsley Evsse Yamin

Athletics to See The Commuters at Orpheum

Bartley Cushing manager of the Orpheum theater will host the visiting Athletics and newspaper men tomorrow night. The Commuters is presented by a strong company and promises a notable performance at the playhouse.

Bartley Cushing Orpheum Theater

Jeffries vs Norworth Local Featherweight Bout Tonight

A large San Antonio crowd is expected at the post gymnasium for the long awaited Jeffries versus Norworth featherweight bout. Both fighters trained here for over a month and boast prime condition with confidence in a clean decision. Three four round preliminaries precede the main event.

Post Gymnasium Jeffries Boo Norworth Bob Norworth British Columbia San Antonio Twenty-second Infantry Athletic Association

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