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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
3
A 1914 sport review outlines expected labor peace as players’ contracts near courts. Reports indicate tentative working agreements between leagues and unions, with rank and file optimism for a calm season. The piece notes looming contract decisions and anticipated reforms shaping the coming year.
A fragmentary report discusses Oxford and American universities in early 20th century athletic culture. It cites Rhodes scholars and university training, comparing European and American systems, with notes on Harvard and Cornell rowing, the Grand Challenge Cup, and rising spectator interest amid shifting baserail and professional prospects.
The National Amateur Golf Championship and national events for 1915 were named at the annual meeting of the United States Golf Association. Frank L. Woodward of the Denver Country Club was chosen president, with the Western Golf Association leadership affirmed.
The Turner bowlers defeated Huntress Lanm with scores 264 to 116 and 268 to 136 as the All American Club amateur races begin Monday at Revere Springs Town. Notable bowlers included Hunkes Michel-Wacets Judmier and Wushick with strong performances. Owning entries include Rand Iunvoun Lenn Tas Sack Lave and Mauss of Temingham.
Uttle's team defeats Myer in the Intermediate class at CA Friday 28 to 8. Hamitos, Turtle, and Green star with coil-throwing and multiple goals. Fay Schofield is top scorer for the losers with three goals. Arthur Tuttle wins pullup title with 47 reps, Bohrfield second with 24, Green and Hing third.
Twenty club and four classic athletes comprise the 1914 All American Athletic Team as chosen by Alfred Z. Dal1, president of the Amateur Athletic Union. The East leads with fifteen selections. the Midwest has three. George Parker and Hewitt Kolehmainen receive multiple nominations.
The readable text lists various clubs and athletes such as Irish American, University of California, and San Francisco, with scattered names like D T Ahern and C G Orgatrom. It mentions events like pole vault and throwing and includes numerous garbled phrases and misreads, suggesting a damaged historical OCR page with mixed sport and athletics references.
A state athletic commission report shows legalized boxing in Wisconsin has broad support and financial gains. In the period studied nearly 150000 spectators attended matches, with gate receipts close to a quarter of a million dollars, and enforcement costs at 5618 dollars. The commission licensed 24 clubs, revoked three licenses, and refused one, while state-wide approval grew.
Local clubs announce the start of the golf season with Cowley Club members and regional players preparing for early events. Teams from Lutside City and surrounding clubs set schedules as players sharpen form, with prize structure noted and qualification criteria considered ahead of forthcoming matches.
The New York Giants will travel to here for an exhibition series starting March 20, with two days of practice and friendly games. They are to meet local teams in San Antonio and nearby cities, with fans expected to see a slate of unfamiliar opponents and a rail of activities around the exhibition. The Giants will also visit nearby venues, with arrangements noted by the service.
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