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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1916

Page

11

Gas Gas Score Sweep Over Traction Quint in Commercial League

Gas & Electric Company quintet dominated Traction Co in a three-game Commercial League set, sweeps 864 823, 889 713, and 851 723 to lead the standings. Wagenfehr led with 592 total, while Armbrust posted 577 and Savage 561 in a night of high scoring.

Gas & Electric Company Traction Co. Quint Gascos George Armbrust Wagenfehr Harry Savage Hudson Zuercher Ahr Quint Mills Engraving Company Traction Co Doe Geis Ee Boe Rassage Eee van Hee Menger Taw Sams Lowther Bros Ben Pinkus Samson Nat Frazier Cramer Lowithers Hill Lowthers Pat Thomas Roy Reeder Sams Co Pat

St Louis College Beats St Marys in Intercollege Match

St Louis College defeated St Mary's 37 to 21 on their home court in the Intercollege Series opener. E Stecker led scoring with 13, G Stoker 10, and Sweeney with 8 while French added 6 for the winners, Beatty scored 11 for St Mary's. Next game set for Friday on St Mary's court.

St. Louis St. Mary’s College E. Stecker G. Stoker Sweeney French Beatty Dwyer Seng St. Mary’s Court St.Mary's Ror Eeek Ee Es

Willard Moran Bout Promoters Agree To Rules

Tex Rickard and associates met with the New York state athletic commission to state they will follow all regulations for the Willard Moran fight. A total of thirteen thousand tickets are printed with twelve thousand seats priced 3 to 25 dollars and the rest for standing room. All gate money will be controlled by the commission and the stakeholder name will not be released to prevent attach on purses.

New York Tex”’ Rickard Willard-Moran New York State Athletic Commission

Stewart Signs Up for 1916 Campaign in San Antonio

Joy fills San Antonio baseball boss Harrison J Benson as Harry Stewart signs to join the 1916 campaign on March 6. Ogle arrives March 26. Barney Burch praised as a top utility, Lester Cook eyed as regular catcher, with Huggins arranging exhibition games as St. Louis camp visits.

Joy Harrison J. Benson San Antonio Baseball Club Harry Stewart Ogle Waco Mesquite Benson Barney Burch Burch Barney Lester Cook Pacific Coast Cook Leidy Miller Huggins

Sams Company Tops City Tenpin League With Straight Games

The Sams Company bowlers surged to the lead in the City League after sweeping both games from Lowther Bros on Grand Avenue Monday night. Final scores show 981 to 779, 981 to 807, and 869 to 795, with Sams totaling 981 in the second set.

Sams Company Lowr Bros

Smith Denied Release by National Baseball Commission

Cincinnati report states Tony Smith of Galveston club is not granted free-agent status. It notes Galveston paid players through Aug 15 1915 and weathered a hurricane on Aug 16, with the club allowed to suspend operations after Aug 21 and reserve players for the next season. It adds a 60 day salary delay and cites new rules on unconditional releases from the Federal League.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission Tony Smith Galveston National Board National Commission Farrell

Brooklyn acquires Hickman from Baltimore Federals

President Ebbetts of the Brooklyn National League club announced the purchase of outfielder Hickman who played with the Baltimore Federals last year Edward L Monroe a Brooklyn catcher was released to the Topeka club of the Western Association Dud

New York Ebbetts Brooklyn National League Baseball Club Hickman Baltimore Federals Edward L. Monroe Brooklyn Topeka

Walter Frantz Named Sherman Club Manager for Season

Former Broncho star Walter Frantz has been appointed manager of the Sherman Club of the Western Association for the upcoming season. Renowned as a reliable first baseman and versatile fielder, Frantz is praised for his grit and speed. Sherman club president Fay expects a faster, smarter team than ever before.

Walter Frantz Sherman Ith Frantz Fay Sherman Club

Junior As fight through two fast games in YMCA event

The Y M C A Junior A class held a double header basketball night. Leopards fell to Tigers 13 to 11 while Grizzlies beat Panthers 36 to 6. Aubrey Tuttlebee led with first in relay races, and Hudson Tatum scored all 13 points for the winning squad.

Animal” Basketball League Aubrey Tuttlebee Leopards Tigers Grizzlies Panthers Mark Postlewaite Russel Jonas Edward Knox Tuttlebee's Knox Postlewaite Jonas Hudson Tatum Angelo Battaglia Byars Foltz Murray Roberts Russel Jones Clarke Crosby Aven Torbert Frank Kalies Isadore Jacobs J. J. Jamison Autres Duttlevee Co Ciss Ac Ces Pe Pees Spa Ee Ie

No Free Transportation Rejected by Golf Association

Directors of the Western Golf Association voted by mail against accepting free transportation for golfers attending the annual tournament next summer at Del Monte California. The Palm Beach Florida announcement shows six opposed to the measure and three in favor, report secretary K H Bankard Jr of Chicago.

Chicago The Western Golf Association del Monte Cal Palm Beach Fla Kk. H. Bankard Jr

Braves Insured Boston Nationals for 500000

Boston reports that the Boston Nationals were insured on a blanket policy for 500000 against accidents of any kind except those on the baseball field. Several key players are insured individually as well.

Boston Mass Boston Nationals

Carter Leads Golfers at Pinehurst in Opening Qualifier

Phillip F. Carter of New York shot 76 for the first 18 holes to lead the opening day of the twelfth annual spring golf tournament at Pinehurst. A record field of 227 players competed in the qualification round starting Monday.

Pinehurst Phillip F. Carter New York

Missouri Defeats Kansas In Narrow Road Game

Missouri built a strong 41 to 10 victory over Kansas in Lawrence as the Tigers controlled the game with efficient offense and stifling defense. The win highlighted Missouri’s teamwork and scoring efficiency against the Jayhawks.

McAlester Bowlers Triumph In Turner Ninepin Clash

McAlester bowlers forfeited one game but recovered to defeat the Ling Club 278 to 271 in a Turner ninepin contest Monday night. The Baltimore American quotes a local exchange about restrictions in city parks.

McAlester Ling Club

Neakechnie transfers to St. Louis Americans

William NeKeechnie former manager of the Newark Federal League Club last year has been transferred to the St. Louis Americans. He will play third base for St. Louis, the announcement said here Monday night.

Pittsburg William NeKeechnie Newark St. Louis Americans St. Louis

Cardinals Start Training at League Park

The St. Louis Cardinals opened workouts at League Park with lunge batting and jogs as Manager Miller Huggins curbed overzealous throwing. Pitches aimed to hard throws were halted while Huggins praised San Antonio weather for early-season training. He noted League Park’s good condition and predicted fast games for the weekend.

St. Louis San Antonio St. Louis Cardinals League Park Warriors Miller Huggins Huggins Hluggins Heath

Browns Off for Camp St Louis

Field er Jones, manager of the St. Louis Americans and twenty players left for Palestine Texas to train for the coming season. Other players will join before arrival, bringing the squad to about thirty in all.

ST. Louis Fielder Jones St. Louis Americans Palestine Tex

Lewis Stone Welterweight Bout Postponed In New Orleans

The 20 round fight between Ted Lewis of England and Harry Stone of New York, set for Monday night in New Orleans, was postponed to Wednesday due to rain. The winner of Wednesday's bout will claim the welterweight world title.

Lewis-Stone New Orleans Ted Lewis England Harry Stone New York

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