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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1916

Page

12

Y M C A Texas telegraphic bowling league planned

The Texas Y M C A associations consider a weekly telegraphic tenpin tourney among rival city teams led by Houston. Entries require twelve men per team with five top scores on opening night. Contests start the week of January 17 and follow American Bowling Congress rules.

Texas Houston Y. M. C. A United States Mach Association George Wheeler Alamo City Houston Alsc American Bowling Congress League Houston-Smith Jones

Texas State Banks In Fine Condition

The Texas state banks were reported in as fine condition during a quarterly conference of state bank examiners with Commissioner Patterson. Reports from across the state showed prosperity, with J. C. Chidsey of the federal district offering examiners tips. Deputy Banker EK Gossett testified in Barstow, Texas, related to the Grand Falls Bank closure case.

Austin Tex Insurance Banking Patterson J. C. Chidsey Federal District Texas EK. F. Gossett Barstow H. E. Moore California Grand Falls Bank

Wolfe and Marx Win Odd Game In City League

The Wolff and Marx five won two of three against the Sams Company five in the City League on the Grand alleys Thursday night 41 to 762 877 to 774 and 917 to 751. Hardy Howard anchored the Wolff and Marx with a 615 total including a 210 and 224 game. The Sams Company saw Breeder Thomas and Frazier post strong totals 555 and 534 respectively as Reeder and Thomas led the final win for Sams with 234 and 201 bowls.

Wolff & Marx Tenpin Sams Company Reeder Thomas Hardy Howard Post Office Prides Wolff & Marx Hardy Breeder Frazier Names Sams Huntress H. Howard Smith Nelson

Weeghman Confers With Joe Tinker Over Waiver List

Charles Weeghman, new owner of the Chicago Nationals, returned from Cincinnati and met with manager Joseph Tinker to decide which players should be placed on waivers. B.B. Johnson, AL president, said no prospective Cleveland Americans purchaser was known.

Chicago Charles Weeghman Chicago Nationals Cincinnati Joseph Tinker B. B. Johnson American League National Commission Cleveland Americans

Bungler Bungling Pong from Los Angeles Times

In a Los Angeles Times piece feminist Marian Wentworth blasts diplomatic failures that plunge nations into war. She argues appointing executives as diplomats invites bungling and disaster, citing a Chicago heiress and a long marriage anecdote about birthday cakes as critique of superficial qualifications.

Marian Wentworth Los Angeles Wentworth Chicago Hildegarde Los Angeles Times

Conspiratorial Exchange About Marriage Plans

A fragmentary dialogue shows a man and woman discussing disguising their relationship. The woman retorts that marrying him will mute suspicions, signaling social maneuvering and deception.

Knoxs Team Wins Junior A Battle at YMCA

Edward Knoxs basketball team defeated Brookes Dascombs quint in the Junior A series at the YMCA 20 to 10. Hudson Tatum led with six points. Kalies Dietzel Battaglia each four. Knox two. Murray Roberts scored six for the losers. Referee Ernest Green. Halves ten minutes.

Edward Knox Brookes Dascomb Hudson Tatum Kalies Dietzel Battaglia Knox Murray Roberts Dascomb Cross Bettasila Roberts Tuttlebee

Mack trades Lapp to White Sox to build new team

Connie Mack announces he has traded catcher Jack Lapp to the Chicago White Sox. The deal requires the White Sox to assume Philadelphia Athletics' contract with Lapp, who Mack says remains a first class catcher as he pursues a youth rebuilding policy.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Jack Lapp Chicago White Sox Lapp Mack

Studhalter Wins Y M C A Class C Handball Championship

Ernest Studhalter defeated Floyd Smith three games to two to win the Class C title in the YMCA handball tourney on Thursday. The match featured a puzzling serve and strong placements with Smith taking games three and four before Studhalter rallied to claim the decider. Referee was Physical Director George Wheeler.

Ernest Studhalter Floyd Smith Studhalter Smith Studhaiter George Wheeler

Derby finals for U S Field Trials open in Grand Junction

The United States Field Trials Club completed the first derby series in Grand Junction Tenn and began the finals after Thursday’s action. Thirty two dogs competed in the first series with a winner to be decided Friday.

Grand Junction Tenn United States

Oklahoma Legislature to Meet in Extraordinary Session

Governor Williams convokes Oklahoma Legislature in extraordinary session at 9 o clock. Only state wide questions needing immediate action will be considered. Session to last no more than thirty days. Expected focus includes grandfather clause amendment and a stricter anti usury law.

Oklahoma City Okla R. L. Williams Oklahoma Williams

Charters Issued in Texas and Related Filings

San Augustine County Lumber Company of Kellys in Angelina county secured a charter with $100 000 capital stock with S W Henderson Eli Weiner and J H Kurth as incorporators An amendment by Schultz Company of Houston increased capital stock from 60 000 to 75 000 A certificate of dissolution was filed by the Democrat Voice of Coleman Proof of final payment of capital stock was shown by the Cameron Hospital Post Graduate School of Operative Surgery and Training School for Nurses of Cameron

Austin Tex San Augustine County Lumber Company of Kellys Angelina County S. W. Henderson Eli Wiener J. H. Kurth Schultz 611 Company Houston Democrat Voice of Coleman Cameron Hospital Post Graduate School of Operative Surgery and Training School Nurses of Cameron

Ransom and Silsbee Tenpin Team Wins Odd Three-Game Set

The Ransom and Silsbee bowling quintet defeated the Households 838 807, 884 806, and 797 812 in the Commercial League Thursday night. Mistretta led with 553 pins over three games, scoring 204 and 203 in two triumphs, while Lantrip and Mann added 548 and 500. Jordang Schwartz topped 500 for the losers with 214 high game.

Ransom & Silsbee Mistretta Ransom Five Lantrip Mann Cook Jordang Schwartz Swift Company Mills Engraving Company

Double header basketball at Y M C A pits Calvary against St Mark s

A Saturday night program at the Y M C A features a top race clash in the American League between Calvary Baptists and St Mark s Episcopal, with no defeats for either. The National League game pairs First Presbyterians and Beacon Hill Baptists as a strong second contest.

Calvary Baptists St. Mark’s Episcopal First Presbyterians Beacon Hil Baptists Beacon Hill Boys

Bowie School Wins Easy Victory Over Crockett Five

The Bowie School defeated Crockett School 25 to 5 in the Third League Light Cup series. Bourgois led Bowie with six field goals, Layne added three, while Young scored for Crockett. Cadena and McMellan starred on defense as referee Lawrence controlled the game.

Bowie Crockett School Bourgois W. Layne Cadena McMellan Bowie Quint Young Sloan Crockett Quint Lawrence Crockett Tamvag Oo

Jaggi's Quint Dominates Hoffman's Five in Y M C A Clash

Fred Jaggi's team defeated Edward Hoffman's quintet 25 to 14 in the senior class series at the Y M C A. Jaggi led with six field goals while William Myers added four field goals and a foul. Hoffmann had three field goals for the losers and Hoffman scored 14 total.

Fred Jaggi Edward Hoffman Jaggi William Myers Myers Pfeil Edward Hoffmann Jack Flaherty Joe Naylor Whitney Hoffman PSO Gees Ae Eee Naylor Hoffman Seee Schnitzer

Bowl Even Break in Turner Ninepin Series

The Rossmann and Pfeiffer teams tied the series on Thursday night with an even break. Rossmann won the first game 299 to 261 while Pfeiffer took the second 287 to 254.

Rossmann Pfeiffer Rossman

Bailey's Retail Ad Promises Suits and Overcoats

In Bailey's men who require style touches will find the garments they want. The ad highlights tailored suits and overcoats for discerning customers seeking quality clothing.

Bailey’s

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