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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1916

Page

10

Traction Co quintet defeats Mills Engraving in Commercial League

The Traction Company's bowling five won the first two games 786 to 748 and 827 to 766 but lost the final 756 to 784 to Mills Engraving in a Tuesday clash. Johnson led with 540 total, Hudson 514, Zuercher 504, while Schafer 498 and Girauden 492 led the losers. Harry Mills managed 378 amid many tough splits.

The Traction Company Mills Engraving Company Johnson Bell Jerkers Hudson Zuercher Schafer Girauden Harry Mills Mills —Company Tl Schafer Eee Ee Rile See Ee Ee Metzke Givauden Sae Mills “Eee Eeeae Traction Ee Names Tdl. Zuercher Eee W Halliday Law Ei Cae A Halliday Brin

Princeton Announces Football Schedule For Next Year

Princeton’s 1931 football schedule lists eight games with four holdovers Lafayette Dartmouth Harvard Yale. New opponents Holy Cross North Carolina Tufts Bucknell join the slate while Georgetown Rutgers Syracuse Williams are dropped. All games except Harvard are at Princeton.

Princeton Nwn. J Lafayette Dartmouth Harvard Yale Holy Cross North Carolina Tufts Bucknell Georgetown Rutgers Syracuse Williams

Gibbons Stows Away Ahearn In First Round

Mike Gibbons of St Paul knocked out Young Ahearn in the first round of a ten round bout in St Paul. Gibbons delivered a right swing to the jaw, sending Ahearn to the floor for the count as spectators carried Gibbons from the ring. The Tele gram from Les Darcy offered a middleweight title challenge to the winner.

ST. Paul Minn Mike Gibbons Young Ahearn Gibbons Ahearn Les Darcy Australia Jack McGuigan Philadelphia

Burns and Pappas Rematched in Bantam Bout

Wichita Falls promoters signed Bobby Burns of Dallas and Jim Pappas of St. Louis to fight Wednesday night. Burns earned a decision over the Greek here Monday night in a 15 round bout.

Burns Pappas Fort Worth Tex Wichita Falls Bobby Burns Dallas Jim Pappas St. Louis

Ninepin doubleheader split in Turner series

The Mays ninepin team won the opening game 2339 to 276 and the Gloeckner squad won the second 309 to 287 as both sides split Tuesday night in the Turner series.

Mays Gloeckner Gloeckners

Sunday School Fives Edge In Close Baptist Ball Game

Two rapid basketball games at the Y M C A saw Calvary Baptist defeat Government Hill 15 to 14 while Laurel Heights beat Beacon Hill 21 to 15. Amos Alley led Calvary with three field goals, and Captain Janert starred for Government Hill with three fields. Wells paced Laurel Heights with three field goals and six fouls. Beacon Hill fought hard but fell to Laurel Heights.

Calvary Baptists Government Hill Laurel Heights Amos Alley H. Lutz Calvary Clan Alley Caruth Wright Myers Bedell Janert Cato Wells Jackson Spencer Beacon Hill Sharp Calvary Baptist Btites

Meusebach Wins Handball Clash At U M C C

J. O. Meusebach defeats Paul Scholz in Class A after three wins in five games at the University of Minnesota campus handball tournament. Scores: 5 11, 11 4, 9 11, 11 4, 11 9 with referee George Wheeler. Wednesday Dan Murphy faces Fred Felthouse in Class A.

Scholz J. O. Meusebach Paul Scholz U. M. CC Meusebach George Wheeler Dan Murphy Fred Felthouse

Stallings Will Stay With Boston Camp Plan

Boston Nationals manager Stallings said the team would not swap training camps with the New York Americans. The Braves wished to move spring headquarters from Miami to Macon Georgia, but the New York club refused to adjust.

Stallings Boston Boston Nationals New York Americans Braves Miami Fla Macon New York

Field Trials Again Postponed in National Championship

GRAND JUNCTION Tennessee January 19. Weather conditions prevented the running of races planned for Tuesday in the national championship field trials.

Grand Junction Tenn

Aberdeen bowler claims world record with 36 straight strikes

Roy Flagg of Aberdeen South Dakota Tuesday night in a five game match posted a 36 consecutive strike run. his three game total reached 870 and five game average 261, prompting his claim to a world bowling record.

Aberdeen S. D Roy Flagg

Willard Moran Bout Price Raised to 49500 Dollars

Tex Rickard and Sam McCracken raised the offer to 49500 dollars for the Willard Moran ten round bout in New York. Moran will receive 17000 and Willard 32500. Moran accepted the terms with the bout to be indoors next March.

New York Tex Rickard Sam McCracken Jess Willard Frank Moran Moran Pittsburg Willard

Britton Sets Price on St. Louis Cards Franchise

Schuyler Britton president of the St. Louis Nationals priced the franchise and team to Henry F Sinclair of Tulsa. The telegraphed offer, aimed at Sinclair in New York, mirrors the about 400000 figure cited when Phil Ball bought the St. Louis Americans.

ST. Louis

Sinclair Illness Blocks St. Louis Purchase Talks

New York Jan 19 Harry F Sinclair has been ill since Saturday and inquiries at his home about buying the St. Louis National League club were met with that he cannot be disturbed.

Sinclair New York Harry F. Sinclair St. Louis

Bond's Basketball Team Splits Double Bill At Y M C A

Bond's team wins the first game 2 to 0 against Alvin Icke's five, then loses 3 to 0 to Frank Erben's quint in the Business' Boys series at the Y M C A Tuesday. Steffler scored the lone field goal in the opening game. Erben led the winners with 9 points in the second.

Erben Bond Viera Ebl Eee Icke Reimschissel Ntiar Eres Bailey

Dundee and Mandot Matched for 20-Round Bout

Johnny Dundee and Joe Mandot have been matched for a 20 round lightweight bout in New Orleans on February 21. Dundee’s manager announced the deal and said Freddie Welsh had agreed to meet the winner March 4 in New Orleans.

Dundee Mandot Denver Colo Johnny Dundee Joe Mandot New Orleans Freddie Welsh

Ahrens and Ott Five Defeat Sams Quintet

The Ahrens and Ott bowling quintet upset Sams Co in a City League series on Grand alleys Tuesday night. After losing the opener 813 to 840, Ahrens and Ott won the next two 925 to 748 and 922 to 856. Captain Arthur Mitchell led with 583 total and 212 203 games amid strong team scores.

Ahrens & Ott Sams Co. F'Ve Plumbing Brigade Corkeys Arthur Mitchell Plumbing Combination Wahl Kohr Weimers Jonas Frazier Sams Pat Thomas Elmendorf Ahrens & Otts Eimengort Emiao Weeeeer Frasier Thomas Eren Sys Peston Oo WOME Ces Wael

Cubs Transfer Schedules with Weeghman and Taft

Chicago poised for a major league reshuffle as Charles Weeghman and associates prepare to take control of the Chicago Nationals. Taft representatives arrive for talks with Weeghman and Joe Tinker, named manager of the merged Chicago Nationals and Federal teams. A $500,000 certified check will signify the transfer, with plans for further trades once control is official. Bar​ney Dreyfuss and James Callahan attend the meeting with Tinker and minor league leaders.

Chicago Chicago Nationals Charles Weeghman Charles P. Taft Mr. Weeghman Joe Tinker Weeshman Cub Barney Dreyfuss Pittsboro Nationals James Callahan Tinker

Golf balls cheaper after patent expires in spring

Chicago reports that golf balls will drop in price as royalties are saved when a key patent expires April 11. A leading dealer said new pricing could cut 25 to 75 cents per ball. The article also notes an inventor adding roll top curtain panels to kitchen cabinet doors.

Chicago Tewis

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