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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1917
Page
10
United States Golf Association’s move to redefine amateur status spreads to tennis and other sports. Critics warn sweeping reforms could remove top players and hurt fan interest, while supporters argue for cleaner amateurism and fair play.
A voiced critique condemns golf and tennis associations for denying amateurs entry based on vocations. The writer argues such petty limits threaten amateurism and predicts trouble, possible disbandment, and the rise of insurgent clubs and new interpretation of amateur status.
David L. Fultz, organizer and president of the Baseball Players Fraternity, vows solidarity against major league owners. He cites a petition to the National Commission seeking revisions in game customs and warns that if strike action occurs, players will act together and not be divided by minor or major league leadership.
The second preliminary interscholastic meet will be held at Los Angeles Heights School grounds on Saturday February 3. More schools will enter than previously and entries should be sent by principals to insure their schools a chance at the title and to learn the aims of the University Interscholastic League. If two schools enter pole vault and hurdle events these may be added to the schedule.
A meeting of sportsmen and interested parties will convene at 8 o clock Monday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. North Texas hunters seek support against a proposed law seen as harming local huntsmen in San Antonio.
A notice from H. F. Alves lists events due by January 25 including morning basketball games Oak Island versus Edgewood and Sayers against Alamo Heights at 10 and 10 45, declamation and spelling for juniors and seniors, various track events for juniors and seniors and girls, and relay races plus field events.
Col J A McCalmont of Austin was chosen president at a Texas Rifle Association meeting held Saturday night at the Travelers Hotel. Officers include B H Grierson as vice president D N Ingram as treasurer and O S Petty as secretary. The group plans a state wide elminating contest at the Austin range last week in June to select eighteen top scorers to represent Texas nationally.
DeZavala Navarro challenge for Junior title while Harris leads Senior division in a week filled with double headers and postponed games. Rivalry tightens as Milam Highland Park and Ruiz Harris clash, with final weeks shaping a close finish for the public school championships in Texas.
G Colbet Caner Harvard tackle from last season left college to join the American Ambulance Corps with the French army. He will use tennis skill to remove German shells and toss them back while shouting Love Forty. Harvard has sent many men to the front in the ambulance corps.
John K. Tener, president of the National League and National Commission member, argues the major league players threaten no just cause. He says the leagues met all demands and that the commission lacks jurisdiction over minor leagues. He calls the players’ contract refusals a broad form of sympathetic strike.
Cleveland challenger Jack Ross arrives to face Taylor’s Pet Brown in a Beethoven Hall bout Monday night. Ross impressed by beating Greek standout Chris Jordan and stalemated dentist Dr. Roller, signaling he may upset the Taylor champion. Preliminaries open at 8:30 with free admission for women and escorts.
John Savage owner of the Topeka Club, authorized by the Western League to place the franchise where he chooses, announced in Joplin that the city is his preference. A new ballpark must be built and site findings will determine the final move to Joplin.
Kid Williams arrived in Kansas City to train for a fifteen round bout with Benny McNeil in Convention Hall on January 30, marking his first fight as an ex champion after losing his title in New Orleans.
Sporting editor notes the Sec ond Texas team dominated a New York lineup at League Park. Texas surged ahead early and never let up, with New York using many substitutes. The piece claims Texas could compete with professional teams and even teach others in breaking time down a broken field.
Race results show Henry R carrying 122 with W A Carroll aboard, odds 18 to 5 6 to 5 and 1 to 3. Ornery ridden by F Robinson 13 to 5 4 to 5 and 1 to 4 wins seed time 38 1 5. Tampa and Red Rover also ran.
Pat, a quarry worker, plans to return to work despite his wife Ridney urging caution. The foreman has barred him from dangerous tasks, highlighting ongoing risk in quarry labor amid struggles over safety and employment.
The Junior Boys at the Y M C A closed their first round of the series in the Junior Basketball Leagues with five games. Blues defeated Whites 7 to 3 to stay undefeated in division one. Lions beat Tigers 10 to 2 for a clean slate in division two.
Chicago, Jan 20. A survey of club owners shows nearly 100 regular players under contract in the American League as teams prepare for the pennant race. Many recruits remain unsigned but are deemed not essential. Cubs sign three players from Fultz ranks, with names withheld. Oscar Stanage of the Tigers also signed after leaving Fultz organization.
Milwaukee promoter Tom Andrews announced plans for a spring open air heavyweight bout in Milwaukee. The lineup begins with Ritchie Mitchell versus Bennie Leonard, followed by Fred Fulton against Jess Willard, with promoter Andrews in dispute with the eastern promoter over the events.
In Fork Bowl, Fred Wagenfehr of the Traction Company quintet tops the Commercial Tenpin League averages at 183 after a strong week. Teammate George Armbrust sits second with 16, while Randall holds the top spot in standings but has limited games.
Color John A. McCalmont assistant adjutant general was elected president of the Austin Civilian Rifle Club for 1917. Officers elected include H. J. Petmecky vice president John H. Grist secretary and E. Horner treasurer. The club aims to raise membership from 153 to 400 with a two day campaign starting Monday.
Boston January 20 Per D Haughton will again coach Harvard football next fall. No official announcement yet but it is certain the veteran master will be on the job with the ball committee selecting his assistants. Spring practice at Cambridge begins in April with Malcolm Logan and Coach Elect Wheeler likely in charge.
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