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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
7
The schedule notes all girls action this Friday and the upcoming Interscholastic League matchups. High schools face Puas level, with Peacock and Stewart cited for strong performances. Teague and Wolnestay are highlighted for upcoming showdowns as dormitory teams sharpen up.
In New Orleans at the Gily Park track a two year old filly named Irfaneh won the opening race of the year for Bytsi-vlids. The trainer Tot Riddie calls her one of the most promising youngsters he has ever handled, noting her size speed and temperamental poise.
Peacock edges Academy 27 to 17 as Jernigan and Underwood duel in low-scoring affair. De Bola and Schreiner shine for Peacock with key baskets while Power limits Academy’s attacks. Ashford leads Academy scoring with 5 points in a tense city league game at Elec Park.
Eagles win first game 24 to 7 while Comanches take the second by 5 plus in a high scoring ninepin meet. Neugebauer led Eagles with strong bowling, and Lohmueller anchored the Comanches as both teams posted totals around the mid 80s.
The San Autumn Amateur Athletic League rearranges its basketball schedule to six games per team with Lakesite Bradford West Texas M. A. and Turners. Contests run Wednesdays and Saturdays at Prinewes rink. A three team prize is planned for the top finishers. An indoor meet committee was appointed to arrange entries for February 22 events.
Photographs by Cones capture Mageant McIntyre in MT Company 4 Ura Ninth laifautry action. Neal faces him in a bout billed as a defense toward a Philippines destination. The event includes a main title bout with the winner likely to be crowned champion, with local fans expecting a decisive finish and a streetwise undercard featuring HAM UCC Hos 24.
In Spo Antonio a mixed crowd gathers for a wrestling exhibition as local talents and San Francisco visitors prepare for a tryout. The arena features a 26 inch platform and canvas cover while athletes showcase stunts and moves during the pre event rehearsals.
St Marys Ball Six defeated Bon Avon 20 to 5 in a league contest before a large crowd. Both teams fought hard with St Marys displaying stronger defense and consistent scoring, while Bon Avon struggled with netting and passing.
Lakeside centers' 6 8 lineup delivered a 33 to 106 victory over Bradford Sehunl as Doeekurinn starred with notable free throws and Brantford players combined for key scoring. The game featured strong performances from Melwin O Banion and Levin, with Br Br and Otani leading for Bradford. Referees included Mr. Hi and Nine, and the chaotic play showcased each team’s depth and experience in a high tempo matchup.
A noisy collage of player names, team moves, and boxing talk. Mentions include the St Louis Cardinals, Everhotty Professionals, and Jay Cattilon. Skills, dates, and events blur, with references to boxing bouts, theater plans, and upcoming matches and salaries.
A chaotic boxing fragment from Chicago hints at world boxing figures and a birthday event. Mentions Noah Brusse and a clash with a rival promoter, plus plans for celebrations and a gala around a famed prize fighter’s birthday.
Fragmented notes describe Edwird P seeking charge of a walking class in New York City, weekly club walks, and growing popularity of basketball among college students as a winter activity. Mentions Tritels, Willy, and various figures, plus a dubious health ad for Rocky Mountain Tea at a drug store.
Grank Bavage a clever lightweight from New York, 26 years old, 155 pounds, plans tonight’s match in the main event at Fort Sam Houston. He trained in New York and studied under Uncle Sam’s training methods, entering the ring with bravado and readiness for a hard combat, facing odds from bookmakers.
A billiards contest will be held at Alexander’s Ralekelter on Alley plaza Wednesday night between Oliver and Uehil er with Box as current champion. The event is framed as a state title bout drawing interest from experts and a school contest looks foisted by the Fear Drug Co.
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