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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
3
A ragtag mix of Marshall Street football and basketball players prepares for Laurel Heights workouts and near term practice. Captain names and rival teams feature, with Y A and Turner squads set for Friday night at eight. Boxing fever grows among locals as amateurs lines fill. Umpire Quigg improves but remains at risk.
Lope Star Athletia club promotes amateur boxing at Princess rink with six engagéd contestants for the debut night. Management Meyers Marrig and Clarke postpone the first bout to Saturday January 18 and offer instruction at the Alamo hotel while building local talent in self defense. Wrestling exhibitions and matches feature, with contestants matched by weight classes and a veteran panel awarding wins.
A misspelled letter from a prospective recruit in Port Saloustos asks the Lone Star Athletic Club manager to consider a tour in his city. The writer claims no pupil under his care would avoid facing featherweights, citing bouts in Pennsylvania and urging a response.
1827 Connecticut laws banned minenia alleys sparking dispute at the Madison boarding house of Hernan Coe. Jonathan Coe questioned the reading of the act as a street bowling scene unfolded. A temporary tolerance allowed nine pins and skittles. license penalties emerged, changing attitudes toward alley games.
A garbled sports column mixes conflict over contracts and salaries in the Southern and National leagues. It mentions John Tighe as a minor league manager, Yankee trade talk, McGraw’s house cleaning, and a new players union salary pact policy, with names like Griffith Bowerman Cilbert Mertes Jablen Browne and others cited amid ongoing negotiations.
An assorted, rumor-filled summary notes delays in a July event in New York and discusses boxing and bowling topics. It mentions a “great din feral” featherweight contest, a possible race between thoroughbreds, and speculates on a forthcoming international bowling meeting in Cincinnati with expectations it will be a landmark event. Coach Yost of Michigan comments on changes to forward passing and the evolving football style.
Kerr's five to give a basketball battle against West End team tonight in what promises to be the hast games of the season. The Posecek aggregation is expected to show strength with Peacock and Kerr leading the lineup. The game will be played at the home court with high school performers like Threlkeld Cheney and Hansen among those listed.
San Antonian Olon Kr Stewart, famed for trek through San Antonio, is set to meet soldier boxer Burred On daamiaig in a match described as a major local event. Attending crowd expected at Hoyt Dellore. fight details list 49 pounds, heavy interest from fans and local merchants.
A fragmented Sporting Annual item mentions events and figures from Milwaukee with racing, bowling and fencing topics, alongside an extensive advertisement for one of the state’s largest box factories, Kb Aarnstt Co. The ad highlights 41 paper box kinds, long manufacturing history, Texas and Mexico trade, and a large workforce.
The St Joseph Bowling League hosts a major night with Schieber versus Kinus in early action and Mallu Division facing Letter Carrians as teams contest for the pennant. Several local clubs plan practice sessions and trophy ceremonies as the Nancy series unfolds tonight at 8:20 on Summers alleys.
The league title chase stalled as Meeks Ginn facing Stoves Senators from Mission Garden alleys was postponed on Wednesday night. Senators must win both games to claim first place in the regular monthly Irish meet. Alfred Kling named captain and Henry Meseh secretary and treasurer described in local notes.
Government announces openings for 80 teaching positions in Manila and other locations. Examinations for applicants will be held at specified centers with pay up to 1200 monthly for male teachers and 540 for women assistants. options include district superintendents and junior roles. Applications welcome from qualified men and women, with salaries varying by position.
Mrs Nasey Van Winkie of New York City will celebrate her hundredth birthday this Sunday. A lifelong resident of Brox County she has never ridden a trolley car or traveled far from home and has never spoken through a telephone. The article notes her cautious habits and mentions a local drug advertisement for a children’s remedy.
Fragmentary reads of a Washington Star column discuss import tax and state rights with references to an American Supreme Court decision Maword and John Burke Limited versus the tax commissioners of New York City. The text is garbled but centers on taxation disputes and governmental powers.
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