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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1917
Page
5
The Morris Company bowling quintet swept three games from Households by forfeit as Households failed to field a full quintet. Captain Cullen led with 547 total, including 196 and 193 games. Hubener, new to the sport, rolled a 300 in his first showing.
Flaherty's team defeated Less Saunders' quint 25 to 10 in a fast game. First half led 19 to 2 as Saunders rallied late. Flaherty scored 16 points on eight field goals with Green and Hays also contributing for the winners.
Starrs quint defeated Phillip Archers team 24 to 16 in Junior A at the Y M C A. Archer led 6 to 3 at halftime, but Starrs squad rallied with Henry Gottwald scoring eight field goals for 18 points. Archer topped the losers with five field goals for 10 points.
The dearth of hickory shafts prompts talk of steel shafts for golf clubs in Wheatton Newfoundland and Labrador. Golfers note steel shafts may increase distance and reduce effort, though cost is a barrier. Professionals say steel shafts handle heavy lies better and provide cleaner ball contact with improved balance. A girder-based steel shaft has gained favor as wrist support.
Chicago Jan 20 Establishment of a home for aged baseball players probably will be proposed to club owners of the American and National Leagues B B Johnson president of the American League announced Friday Such a home could be established easily and maintained It might be feasible to give a part of the worlds series receipts to such a cause and club owners could probably be induced to contribute Several benevolent organizations have homes for the aged and I think baseball players should have one The subject President Johnson said had been discussed informally by certain major league club owners but no action had been taken.
The San Marcos Baptist Academy boys beat Austin High School 18 to 6 in the first game after the holidays. Academy led during the first half, while Soto and McKowen starred for the visitors and Hudson and Box led the offense for Academy with Wolf anchoring defense.
Reese Williams and Joe Lotz were released by the St. Louis Nationals to the St. Paul team in the American Association. Manager Huggins seeks trades for Owen Wilson and Tony Brottem to Toledo or Louisville to acquire Jack Northrup from Louisville.
Oscar Hendrian, famed Central high school Detroit football star, may soon enter Michigan. He played on DePauw University’s eleven last autumn and has not stated his reasons, but the move is believed to bring him closer to home.
South Bend Indiana January 20 1917 patrons will witness baseball games at about two cents each under Chamber of Commerce plans. Ten thousand season books will be sold at $1.50 each for seventy games. Ed Smith president says $15 000 from sales will cover team expenses and grandstand income will fund 12 percent gate payments to visiting clubs.
Sporting editor notes a high class clash at League Park with Second Texas Infantry stars from UT and A&M up against Walter Camp picks New Cavalry. Texas enters as the stronger unit, having recent practice and cohesiveness, while the New York eleven lacks battlefield rhythm. Texas expected to win easily without full effort.
Cincinnati manager Christy Mathewson praises shortstop Kopf for early promise as a future league star. Kopf showed potential with the Cincinnati Nationals last season but did not shine when tried by Connie Mack with the Athletics.
Tris Speaker, the American League’s leading slugger, spent five days with Hal Chase of Cincinnati after visiting the club, with both stars keeping a low profile until Speaker’s departure revealed the visit.
Thirteen teams including stars like Francesco Verri and Oscar Egg enter Chicago's third annual six day ride to be decided February 11 to 17. The event may be held at the coliseum or Dexter park pavilion with a ten lap track prepared. Other probable starters include Reggie McNamara Eddie Root Ed Madden Cor ry Thomas Lawrence Dupuy Kaisey and Lamart among entrants.
Detroit on January 20 reports Hugh Jennings and Billy Evans among others predicting George Moriarity will succeed as an American League umpire. They cite four key traits fearlessness keen eyesight judgment and mobility as the basis for his potential success. Moriarity was not a star infielder but his nerve brain and base running kept him employed even when health waned.
Harold H. Hanson, star halfback of Minnesota's 1916 football team, secretly married Florence Hosford of Eau Claire Wisconsin and then withdrew from the university leaving Coach Williams to fill his position for the current season. Hanson was noted for his swift line plunging in Wisconsin and Chicago games.
Vic Saier, first baseman of the Chicago Nationals, tells President Weeghman his sight has returned to normal after a winter rest. The player, a movie fan, blamed eye strain from late-night screen viewing and reading, but now believes he is as good as ever.
The Light will begin a series on Francis Ouimet with his defeat of top English players and his amateur career. The weekly articles will appear twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, starting next Sunday, detailing his entertaining golf experiences.
Cleveland president James Dunn announced that nearly every member of the Americans had signed 1917 contracts. Dunn denied a strike threat would cripple the club and said Bobby Roth had not signed but would be brought to terms within a week.
President Ban Johnson of the American League says strike talk by the Baseball Players' Fraternity has spoiled the sport's mood, dampening the outlook for a strong season as public weariness with war and bickering grows. He doubts any action will result but notes the negative impact.
Indianapolis announces 1917 baseball season is on with manager Jack Hendricks arriving. He says he may land Steve Yerkes from the Chicago Nationals as his second baseman. The deal depends on Larry Doyle’s foot condition to start the Cubs season.
Walter C Hoyt signed with Hartford club but his father repudiated the agreement. The national baseball commission ruled in Cincinnati that Hoyt belongs to the New York Nationals. The father approved the New York contract after the signing.
The University of Minnesota reports 1916 football receipts totaling 79648.98. The Wisconsin game brought in 31793.50, setting a single game record for the school.
Johnny Maulbetch of the Michigan 1916 football team is considering a coaching offer from Waite high school in Toledo Ohio for next fall. He expects to graduate from Michigan in June.
The St. Louis National baseball club canceled its waiver on George Pierce, a left handed pitcher from Chicago Nationals, and obtained his services at the waiver price.
A witty exchange from Edith and Jack highlights a parental clash as Edith notes her father objects not to her fiancé but to her choice itself. The Boston Transcript cites the scene revealing generational tension and humor.
The State Rifle Association will meet at the Travelers' Hotel in the evening to discuss yearly civilian club state championships. Col J A McCalmont of Austin will preside with aides David M Ingram and Robert F Uhr, as San Antonio delegates join Lone Star and Davy Crockett clubs to plan upcoming state meets and national representation.
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