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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1916

Page

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Meyer Katz and Corby Win Under YMCA Aegis

Meyer Katz and Corby win in the YMCA hosted event. Aubrey Schofield and William Lee are runners up in the junior cross city race. Katz wins the intermediate class while Wagenne Darts takes the junior title. Cross and Schofield exchange praise as Katz and Schofield race neck and neck over the 2.7 mile course. Junior B restates show Dachy and Williams in second and third as all finish within thirteen minutes. Tenpin contest delayed to next week after bowling match postponement.

Aubrey Schofield William Lee MLC Yeates Meyer Katz Wagene Meyer Kate Auhrer Schofield Cross Bryce Cross Tait Wael Credina Rues Tet Katz Echofield Seve Ernest Fercen Whicdy Wr Vmdn Tychsene Dare Dachy Williams Samuel Lee Broilers Ball Franke Wout Waxourih Robert Garrets George Wheeler Chester Shinp J. W. Schofield Vaughan Hick -Jackson Julee M.C Har

Champion Wing Shot Showdown Hinted At Autonio

Autonio fans may witness a champion wing shot exhibit with Unavies B Spencer of 3 Tours and rival S J Louis crack here to duel wing shooting greats. Herbert Spencer notes Charley Iron's sharp form and a potential winner take all wager amid talk of long distance targets and past top scores in regional events.

Autonio B. Spencer Lis Herbert Spencer Majestic Theater S J. Louis Han Antonin Mts Pord Charley Wing Herbert Fin Gharley Ledere Secon

Myers Team Wins In One Of The Series Games

William Myers led his five with a standout basket haul to defeat Finnest Green's five 30 to SR at the Y MU Friday. Green's squad led 12 to 0 early as Rivers' side surged in the second half to seize the lead behind main scorer, with Soxwiter tallying five field goals and Tuttle adding free throws. Green finished with nine field goals and fouls for 20 points. Mitchell Albers contributed the remaining points with court baskets.

William Myers Finnest Green Y MU AY Ruiday Green Rivers Does George Soxwiter Arthur Tuttle Mitchell Albers

Trap Shooters Organize National Amateur Association

The National Amateur Trap Shooters Association formed to promote welfare of young shooters within the U S without ties to powder or arms makers. President A Davis of the Chicago Gun Club led the group which plans a national meet in Chicago next fall.

Hisago National Amateur Trap Shooters’ Association Boudire We. A. Davis Chicago Icago Gun Club

Best Records and Champions of 1915

A survey of 1915 champions across baseball boxing rowing fencing track and field swimming and other sports lists names like Jack Johnson James J. Jeffries and Duke Kahanamoku along with various clubs and cities including New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. The piece notes world champions in boxing and multiple national amateur and professional titles with numerous records and standout performances across disciplines.

Boston Ziagle Aculler Robert Surpicie Duluth Jonata California Ma M. Johnston Warover Mentelate N. J Hyiard Amercur Cham Pign Si Holas New York Pola Benlor Wipionship Munday Reank Long Island Duginy Bron Mawr Lateence C. Pall jJeck Soutar Champlanetay F Gould Walter A. Kinsella Eric Winston Waller jEinsella Newport Hans Chet Frank Te Kramer East Oranke Xii I_ G. Loomis Chicago Athletic Association Roy E. Morgh Salem Crescent Athletic Club Lel Meeredith University of Pennsylvania Jne Hay Ites Athletic Club Jiames Wolebmainen Olympic Nb San Francisco Sard Ohign W. OH Imeanix Hosta Athletic George Brormer Adhirtle Club An Anearn Klinois Aiflelie Pole Yauit Sam Beliah Milltowoman Athletic Club Portland Ore Artle Mucke University of Wisconsin Harry Worthington Boston Athletis Association Uistaner Tunashah Itergete Hovine Wiymprte Glib San Hisses City Athletic Chik Jusianee University of Maine

Tuttle Wins Match In Intermed Clays Semis

Arthur Tuttle defeated George Sexauer in the handball semi finals of the intermediate clays event. Tuttle swept the three games 34 64, 19 4 and 4 to 1, dominating with strong serves and court movement. George Wheater served as referee.

Arthur Tuttle George Sexauer Sexauer Tuite George Wheater

May Buy Indians in Deal Reported in Chicago

Chicago Jan 1 Garland Maker Stanl formerly of the Wasi region club of the American League plans to purchase the Cleveland Americans if favorable terms are reached. Robert McRor, ex-secretary of the American League and earlier part owner of the Hasiess Americans, is said to be involved with Stanl.

Dor Clevelamé Teac Chicago Garland Maker Stanl Wasi Region American Leeene Cleveland Americans Owas Robert McRor American League Aid Hasiess Americans Slubl

Rubber Prices High Spark Scandal Across Markets

The Dally Express in London says rubber price surges are a scandal needing urgent government action. It argues supply matches normal demand, predicts prices may drop near two shillings, but American control could push to six shillings unless action is taken. The paper urges price caps, curbs on shipments to America, and ban on Russian vessels from such trades.

Jerson Dally Express London Dally Ex- Brass Addis The Express America

Willard Will Not Box Fulton in Chicago Bout

Chicago reports Fess Willard declines to box James J. Fulton of Rochester after Axios Andrews balked at proposed purse. Fulton demanded the game amount for a bout in New Orleans, while Moran accepts Burns offer for a possible March title fight.

Fess Willard Fulton Chigago Josst Wilk Heavw Freq Tulton Rochester Uhorisas S Andrews Milsaukee Andres Hnd Willard New Orleans Uris Moran Giens Tommy Burns Frank Moran New York City Teans Burns Jess Willard Alor Willard-fiulion Ruene Jim Cottey New York Feae la Duffy Lewis William Baker Pilliies James A. Gilmore Wille Tub Maurice Stel Vughi Ike

San Antonio Builds Strong in 1915 Despite Slump

City records show 2192 building permits in 12 months with a total valuation of 1 608 070. The 1915 activity exceeds the prior year in growth, especially late in the year. Homes dominate the new construction with 533 dwellings valued at 487 800, while improvements total 122 495 including seven new apartments and 16 warehouses.

United States San Antonio Sinnual Regari Fanniere T. Jackson Tavea Lea Jackson Lonelneas H STROU Nix Masonie Cauman Momusaha Asal Fitnd County Hospital San Inter

Giants Quint Wins Odd From Soldiers in Tenpin Match

Cahill and Lantrip led the Giants bowling quintet as they defeated Fort Sam Houston by a narrow margin. Cahill took top single game with 224 and Lantrip totalled 521 across two games, with Montgomery and Wilson near five hundred and Wilson posting the high 467 among losers.

Sam Housyon Hostalleys Rhine Wilson Ines

Rubien Names All-American Track Team for 1913

Frederick W. Rubien announces the Amateur Athletic Union all American team for 1913. The selections include athletes from Chicago Irish American Crescent A C New York A C and other clubs with events across sprints runs jumps throws and decathlon.

New York San James § Fiven Frederick W. Rubien Amateur Athletic Unions Igdsard Ron —J. Loomis Chicago F. More Salam Crescent J. B Ted A.C BP Adams Wes Mucks University of Wisconsin D. J. Ahearn Aliners A S. Bellat Multnoman Aa I Bie Donais Mm McGrath P. Tyan G._A. Brodieder Jr A.C. Decathion W. Risharde Tae Termaintain Association

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