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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1915

Page

9

Moose Triumph In Winter League Showdown At Army Post

Loyal Order of Moose defeated Seegers 4 to 3 on Army Post field in a tense opener with Harris delivering a three RBI effort and stealing home in a late rally. In the second game Headquarters topped Third Field Artillery 7 to 5 as Mathis fanned 12 in a standout mound performance. Cowan matched the effort for Artillery.

Order of Moose Seegers Army Post Field Third Field Artillery Fort. Sam Houston Field Harris Stahl Doran Sizell The Witherell Garza Mouse Ackermann Wulff Mathis Reecord Cowan Lacey Funk Naylor Garcia Nutrock Brown Third Field Artillery AB. R.H Kaiiern T Hordan Dt Duinke Cavan Zollmbhover Skai Brown Navi Wittie Morrison Tt Mathis Redfern Dumke Zellimhofer Holbrook Riordan Acey Keiley Manse C. A. BE Rs - Garza Ib. Ackermann Wuiltf C King

Stolen Bases Dominate Low Scoring Tilt

Stolen bases by Harris Ezell and Ackermann pace a tight game. Gareia adds a two base hit and Herrin a three base hit while walks go to King and Stahl. Wulff and Brooks work as catchers with scoring by C G Schargn.

Geminary Harris Ezell Ackermann Gareia Herrin King Stunt Stahl Wulff Brooks C. G. Schargn

Bookbinders win streak as they beat Meat Packers in bowling match

Maverick-Clarke Company bowlers beat Swift & Company Sun day squad on Grand alleys taking first two games by 17 and 67 pins. Meat Packers won the final game, 2167 to 2108, with Bill Quinn totaling 488 for Bookbinders and J. B. O Neil leading losers with 185 average. Next match pits Gas & Electric against the Households in a top contest.

Maverick-Clarke Company Swift & Company Meat Packers Bill Quinn Bookbinders Harry Gosling Ed Long J. L. McIlhenny Southpaw Martyn J. B. O'Neil J. H. Waddills Dave Ramon Gas & Electrics

Handless Cubist Coming Exhibition at Alexander's Parlor

George H. Sutton the handless billiard artist will demonstrate playing without hands at Alexander's billiard parlor Tuesday night. Sutton, a world renowned exhibitor, has toured major European cities. A large crowd is expected as the event starts at 9 o clock.

Billard Fauna Alexander's George H. Sutton Sutton Europe

Business Boys Open Y M C A Week With Basketball

A Monday night program at the Y M C A begins at 7:30 with a basketball game between the business boys teams. Pieper's five meets Lancaster's team, followed by a seniors broad jump contest and other attractions.

Pieper Five Lancaster

French Words Barred Amsterdam

Correspondence from the Associated Press notes German dispatches in Amsterdam claim German words will replace French in Turkish usage due to alliance with Germany. Turkish learners will be taught German, replacing French, with terms like Herr Frau and Freiherr adopted.

Amsterdam Associated Press Germany Herr Frau Fraulein Freiherr Graf Ritter Fuerst Grossfuerst Mrzherzog

100 Dogs in Meet Inaugurates Field Trials Club

GRAND JUNCTION Tenn Jan 4 More than 100 dogs compete in the United States Field Trials Club annual tournament with the all-age stake. Entrants include previous season winners as dogs advance to Roger Springs for All-America trials where amateur champion of America is crowned. Judges Maj Thomas Bond Jackson Tenn and Fr I Brown Fort Wayne Ind.

Grand Junction Tenn United States Roger Springs America Maj Thomas Bond Jackson, Tenn I. Brown Fort Wayne Ind

Pet Brown Returns From Salt Lake City Title Defense

Pet Brown and manager J M Forwood return to Taylor Texas after Brown’s second win over Mike Yokel in Salt Lake City to retain the world middleweight wrestling title. They praise Utah fans as true sportsmen and note the match was the hardest contest Brown had faced. Brown shows marks from the gruelling bout but feels fine and looks good.

Taylor Tex Pet Brown J. M. Forwood Salt Lake City Brown Mike Yokel Utah Mr. Forwood

Burman Breaks AAA Records in Bakersfield Race

Bob Burman, in a sanctioned race with Barney Oldfield at Bakersfield, set AAA records for 5 miles 60 miles and 25 miles on a one mile dirt track. He lowered the five mile mark to 4 02 and 60 miles in 40 68 versus Disbrow’s 47 21 at San Jose while 25 miles went 20 28 4 5, beating the prior 22 26.

Bakersfield Cal Bob” Burman Barney Oldfield American Automobile Association Disbrow San Jose

Rain Delays Golf Tournaments At Local Clubs

Light rain halted planned handicap golf sweepstakes at Country Club and Huiisache course. Country Club manager Joseph W. Norwood said no play Monday afternoon and conditions look better for Tuesday. Boxing revenue rises with state commission report showing about 650000 in club receipts and roughly 32000 to the state.

Huiisache Joseph W. Norwood New York State Athletic Commission Chicago William Morton Mor‘ton

Artillerymen Capture Polo Crown at Fort Sam Houston

The Third Field Artillery polo team defeated the San Antonio civilians 38 1 2 to 61 2 at Trent Field Fort Sam Houston to win the regional championship. Captain Hennessy’s pony fell injuring a finger and Lieut McMahon was cut requiring stitches. General James Parker presented the championship cup as an all-star polo season looms with a winter round robin to start next Sunday.

Third Field Artillery Palo Jteam San Antonio Trent Field Fort Sam Houston Ike Hennessey McMahon James Parker Third Cavalry Band Third Field Artillery C. J. Browne J. S. Wammond J. Ed. McMahon F. B. Hennessy

Illinois coach Zuppke to visit Harvard camp

University of Illinois football coach Robert C. Zuppke, ruler of the 1914 Big Nine champions, accepts Harvard coach Percy Haughton's invitation to spend two weeks in the Crimson camp next fall to exchange ideas on offense and defense.

Urbana Robert C., Zuppke University of Illinois Percy Haughton Harvard Zuppke

World Series split opinion sparks debate on share rule

The piece argues against sharing World Series proceeds with all players, favoring only pennant-winning athletes. It spotlights athletes such as Johnny Mindes and Jesse Carey, detailing Mindes seven boxings and Carey’s roller skating feats including a 280 mile 24 hour run in Paris 1910 and Brussels sprint wins.

York Jesse Carey Carey Paris Brussels New York

Team Named Men to Represent Association in Basket Ball

A selection of male players from the association completes the lineup for upcoming basketball duties. The choosing body announced the final roster and its intent to compete in regional play. Major figures and affiliations remain identified, while the date and venue are not specified in readable text.

Young Men's Christian Association

Doughty Seeks Data On State Aid For Education

State Superintendent W F Doughty begins nationwide inquiries to compare how states fund public schools and distribute aid. In Austin the University of Texas and Austin schools reopen after holidays with steady attendance and enthusiastic activity as winter term resumes.

Austin Tex W. F. Doughty State Superintendent of Public Instruction University of Texas

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