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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

8

Willard Boone's team wins Indian Club race in YMCA meet

Monday night at the Y M C A the senior class won the Indian club race with Willard Boone's squad taking first place after close finals. Roemer and Fuquay led scoring in senior games as the Y M C A first team rolled to a 46 to 8 victory. Junior A teams saw the Tigers win a double header with one game forfeited by Buffaloes.

Herman Roemer Roemer Floyd Smith Robin Elmer Armstrong Tigers Leopards Buffaloes Roemer-Smith Claude Fuquay Arthur Lancaster Joe Naylor Alley Mathis Nelson Greeman Jack Flaherty Smith Fuquay Taylor Lancaster Howard Jackson H. W. Green A. W. Whitney Harris Simon Causey Warren A. Armstrong Raymond Lee Lawrence Willary Boone Jack Robin J. M. Hall Rex Logan Hall Boone

Stone Beats Russell In Eighteenth Round Fight

Harry Stone of New York won on a foul in the eighteenth round of a scheduled twenty round lightweight bout against Frankie Russell of New Orleans in New Orleans. Stone outclassed Russell throughout the match.

New York New Orleans Harry Stone Frankie Russell Stone

Keeping Santa Face Before Christmas

A Washington Star quip notes Mr Growcher jokes that his children believed his Santa makeup improved his usual appearance. The light remark reflects holiday spirits and playful family exchange about the season.

Santa Claus

Mavericks-Clarkes Defeat Telephones in League Duel

In the Commercial Tenpin League match, the Mavericks-Clarkes rallied to beat the Telephones with a decisive score, securing a win for the club.

Mavericks win decisive bowling quin tet in Commercial League clash

The Mavericks beat Telephone 755 to 750 to take the three game series after opening 790 767 and second 867 771 wins. Bill Quinn led with 517 total pins and 217 in game two while W S Stephens had 502 for Hello tribe. Coltrane top scored for Telephone with 201 in game one and 493 overall. Gosling added 499 for the Mavericks and Ed Long totaled 473. The Traction and Mills Engraving Company quints meet Monday in the next three game set.

Maverick-Clarke Mavericks Bill Quinn W. S. Stephens Traction and Mills Engraving Company

Pro Golfers Move to Form National Association

New York report says thirty two professionals sign for membership in a proposed national association. Leaders include Francis Ouimet John G. Anderson and Alex Smith. A seven member committee will draft by laws and organize. Wanamaker offers to donate a world wide tournament cup and prizes open to amateurs or professionals.

New York Professional Golfers’ Association Francis Ouimet John G. Anderson Alex Smith Rodman Wanamaker Great Britain

Fort Sam Houston Baseball Association Disbands

The Fort Sam Houston Baseball Association has been formally disbanded due to bad weather. Sergeant Major Fansler, manager of the Third Field Artillery team, announced the decision. The league plans to form a new schedule later in March or early April.

Fort Sam Houston Baseball Association Infantry Post Major Fansler Third Field Artillery

Willard to Fight Moran in New York Ten-Round Bout

Heavyweight champion Jess Willard signs to meet Frank Moran of Pittsburgh in a ten round title clash planned for New York between April 10 and 22. Curley confirms contracts with Willard and manager Tom Jones and outlines $32,500 purse plus 45 percent of net gate after tax, plus move rights payments and additional guarantees.

Willard to Begin Training for Moran Fight

Heavyweight champion Jess Willard has signed to meet Frank Moran of Pittsburg in New York City for a ten round bout between April 10 and 22. Manager Tom Jones said Willard and Jones are in Excelsior Springs, Missouri where preliminary training will start at once.

Kansas City Jess Willard Frank Moran Pittsburg New York City Tom Jones Jones Willard Excelsior Springs

Tenpin Games Postponed In City League Showdown

The Giants and Lowther Bros. tenpin quintets were billed to clash Monday night but the game was called off after the Giants refused to meet the Lowthers current lineup. A meeting to resolve the dispute will be scheduled later in the week or Sunday morning.

Giants Lowther Bros. Tenpin Lowthers

Kid Farmer Dies in Chicago After Boxing Career

Benney Feinberg known as the original Id Farmer died in Chicago on Monday from tuberculosis. The former featherweight and welterweight boxer had about 178 fights with only five losses. Earlier in his career he won 48 straight bouts before a defeat.

Kid” Farmer Chicago Benney Feinberg Id Farmer

Public School Fives 10 Play Final Games

The Public School League basketball championships and The Light cup finish with nine courts at 4 15 p m on Wednesday. Harris Austin Navarro lead First Second and Third Leagues as round robin plans follow a day of close scores and a board meeting by Miss Kathryn Cleaver to set final arrangements.

Kathryn Cleaver Harris Austin Navarro Board of Directors Quints

Giants Sign Benny Kauff and Two Federals

New York Giants acquire Benny Kauff star outfielder from the Federal League along with W A Rariden catcher and Fred Anderson pitcher. Purchases arranged through Harry F Sinclair under secret terms. Rumor places Kauff cost at thirty thousand dollars as the deal closes.

New York Benny Kauff New York Giants Harry N. Hempstead W. A. Rariden Newark Fred Anderson Buffalo Giants Harry F. Sinclair Hempstead Sinclair Kauff Club

Welsh Outboxed by Eddie McAndrews in Six Round Bout

Freddie Welsh was outboxed by Eddie McAndrews of Philadelphia in a six round match. Welsh clinched often to neutralize stiff jabs and hard crosses to the body from McAndrews.

Philadelphia Freddie Welsh Eddie McAndrews Welsh

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