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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
7
In a hard fought San Antonio basketball clash the Y M G A defeated Turner 27 to 20. Guards and centers produced stellar play amid high stakes and scorching heat as both teams battled for championship contention and league bragging rights.
In a hard fought San Antonio match the Turner pins edged Tenn Avon 4 to 2 on their court. Miss Henson from the Turners hit a long shot near center to seal the win as fans praised both teams for high guard play and speed.
In a dramatic city bowling rundown at Mission Garden alleys, the Missions swept both games against the Comanches to pull into a tie for first with the Owls. Scorers Horry Storms and Gloeckner led the Missions while Comanches’ Lowther and Richey provided late resistance. officials credited a pivotal sixth frame for the Missions sealing both victories.
New Orleans July 23 Governor Sanders warned District Attorney Marrero that betting on horse races at McDonoughville and gambling at Southport must stop immediately or he will take action. At Algiers tract the racing meet was halted after four events. A bookmaker and workers were arrested after the third race. Some see this as a test while others expect the meet to resume if Locke law is struck down.
Solon K. Stewart receives word that Young Jeffries plans to return to town late this month. The lightweight contender promises to be in top shape and eager to face rival Big Burke again after their high profile holiday clash. Fans have long awaited a rematch since the previous bout was canceled due to a fatal accident in New Uranitals.
Mrs Tapperwein of San Antonio defeated fifty top shooters at Houston traps yesterday in the Sunny Side handicap. She broke 91 of 108 targets, a performance likely to spark talk across the United States.
John A. shows class in a mid winter Santa Anita run winning the infinity stake. Millsap star beat a crummy three year old field with Galla from O Malley stable finishing third. Norse and Orbieular also boasted Texas stock as the field retimed deep and a lively stretch push by tuner orbienative marked the race.
The piece discusses Yostie’s potential shift to football leadership and the rumor mill around forming a new club. It notes attempts to enlist President Wroyénss to back a club in the National League and mentions plans to unveil plays publicly while concealing the private strategy.
A lighthearted, reckless joke during the Colorado Springs training stop escalates when a player is hidden in bed with bandages smeared in red ink. Davy Jones bears the initial ridicule as teammates react with laughter and plans to retaliate. The incident underscores team dynamics and rowdy atmosphere before a new season.
Rail timetable lists multiple named trains with routes to Kerrville Corpus Christi Houston and Victoria. It includes departure and arrival times for local and main line services, notes about Sundays and exceptions, and references to feeders like El Paso Deserts and other regional connections. The document ends with seed oats and a name and phone line.
Cambridge runner Wacher and New York’s Matt Malloney, each winner of two marathons in three meets, prepare to race. The matchup promises intrigue comparable to other major marathons.
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