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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
8
A busy three day on local courts features two major exhibitions. The girls league opener at Boun Avon court starts around 4 pm. A top match pits the association flye against yer at the M C A court with both teams billed as strong championship contenders.
The Turner Ladies League held a social bowling and Mexican supper at Turner alley. Miss Lena Briam presided as toastmaster, praising the past season’s achievements and urging younger captains to lead in the final series. Mrs. Gloeckner urged expanding play to include Siktonama and welcomed new members.
A young girl, identified as Yoh, played a crucial role in rescuing three people from danger. The report cites witnesses BBS G Riedner and several women including Mrs Z Ham mert Miss A Baetz Miss L Boet hunne Miss Gitsel Mrs EB Scholl and Mrs Wedner as key figures in the incident.
The City League held an enthusiastic meeting in The Light rooms last night. President Gloeckner named a committee of Dimalut Walker and Dirsosh to prepare trophies for first, second, and third place and to form a smoker committee. Captains will join to arrange post series events and awards. The Frank Laddie Workers held practice at Mission Garden on the right, and Tauro Thowling Club practiced at Sommers' Garden yesterday.
Chicago fans anticipate an indoor marathon trial featuring Darando Petrie against Albert J. Corey. Estimates give Petrie a speed of 11 inches per stride across a 26 mile plus distance, with Corey at 9 inches per stride and 24 075 steps. teams Maverel-Clarke and Dormitory contest show mixed results with Chalfant leading the Readers in the second game. umpire Kall supervises.
New York Jan 22 a new body to control auto racing was launched at a meeting of foreign and American manufacturers. A temporary committee will notify manufacturers and push for a permanent organization to standardize racing rules. The Auto Club of America will continue to sanction international events, but a broader governing body is anticipated.
Ralph Rose, a famed hammer thrower now in a boxing mood, talks up his readiness for a bout with Jack Johnson. He boasts of nerve and gameness citing his refusal to lower the US flag during a recent event and recalls a past knockout tale to boost his standing. Some sports authorities think the powerfully built athlete could pose a challenge to Johnson.
A torn reminiscence recalls William Heffelfinger, star Yale lineman, at a Minneapolis banquet after leaving Old Hi. Hef’s charm and size drew admiration as a young woman conversed with him, while spectators joked about his confidence and football prowess.
Indoor baseball action saw the Railroaders chase a win against the unbeaten Seniny team at the M G A gym. Two games were played with the first showcasing a closer battle as both squads push toward the anticipated meeting of the two top contenders. The report notes the high tension and competitive effort from both sides.
Fragmented text describes a girl praising a strong man, a pirate figure, and a man named Leach returning home. It also includes a U.S. Army recruitment notice seeking able bodied unmarried men ages 21 to 35, citizens of the United States, capable of English literacy, for duty in San Antonio, Texas.
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