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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

12

Gas and Electrics top Traction five in practice match

The Gas and Electrics and the San Antonio Traction team held a practice session Wednesday night. Gas and Electrics won by a margin as Fred Wagenmchr led with 61 pins and games of 210 and 213. Harry Savage rolled 224 for the high single game. Captain George Armham posted 208 and a solid series, while Zuereher and Johnson starred for the Bratton five. The match featured multiple double centuries and strong bowling from both sides in a tight contest.

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City League win from Army post in three game series

A City League pick, bowling as the Moose, defeated Fort Suny Houston bowlers in the Post alleys Wednesday night. They won the first two games 801 to 798 and 80 to 752 and lost the final 749 to 748. Langaster led with 227 in opening combat. Nation of the City League totaled 839. Nordy Howard starred for the Postoffice Prides with 113.

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Longhorns Top Baylor in Snappy Texas Triumph

Texas five 446 13 Harrell of Taylor led the Horns with standout play as they defeated Baylor in a brisk college basketball game. Littlefield and Merrett aided the win, while the UT offense clicked against the Bears in Waco.

BaseIy Base Postponed In Church Basketball Series

The church basketball series at St. Mark's court between St Mark's Alamo Heights Methodists and McKinley Avenue Government Hill Methodists has been postponed to Friday night. The opener features the clash of St Mark's and Alamo Heights in the first game, followed by McKinley Avenue versus Government Hill in the second.

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Juniors Play Fast Basketball At Y

In the Juunior 33 sevies at the 1 , MCA, two tight frames featured Louis Green's team beating Felipe Tinovo's squad 3 to 19 in the second game. Eugene Darke and Artchue Muellit led scoring with four and three points as Garret, Green, and Malliday starred for the winners. Officials included Referee George Wharler. game times ran about 70 minutes.

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Fly to Be Named After Prettiest Girl at San Antonio Meet

An un-named two year old bay filly at the San Antonio Mid-winter Race Meet will become the namesake of the prettiest fan in the grand stand. Owner O. G. Parks of Kerrville appeals for a name. plan to select the fan will be announced Friday amid growing interest as Texas horses arrive for stalls and entries.

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Local league meeting notes and boys varsity game recap

A garbled report covers a City Pinepin League meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday night at Tim Milevs and a basketball game where Px jonny beat McCormick's five 18 to 12 after an overtime. Landistey and Reinsanissel led scoring for the winners with seven and six points respectively, while Melormick led the losers with 15 and Barr 14.

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Light Cup Rivalry Heats Up for Navarre Harris and Austin

The Light Cup hinges on a trio of contending quintets led by Navarre, Harris, and Austin. Navarre defeated Austin 18 to 15 in the season opener on the Austin School court, with close guarding and rapid ball movement thrilling spectators. Coaches Jom. Lail, Campbell, and Pronk guide their teams as crucial next battles loom.

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Howard Drew Equaled World's Record at Madison Square Garden

Howard P. Drew of the University of Southern California equaled the world record in the 70 yard dash at the Millrage Adttelly Aeconlation indoor games in Madison Square Garden. He finished just ahead of Hoy Morse, with George Geubling and Edwin Tiere Willie among the top contenders in the 2 mile and 600 yard events. Dave Caldwell of Houston won the 600 yards with Meredith of Penn also placing.

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Tinker to Lead Cubs in Chicago Rumor Saturates Papers

Jan 27 reports muttered about Chicago Cubs decisions as manager Bresnahan may depart and Tinker named as potential pilot. Charles Weegnan, Chicago Nation columnist, says Bresnahan owes Tinker a duty while Minted’s role remains uncertain.

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BAKER OFFERED 7500 FOR YORK BIKER 1916 SEASON

J Wrank lin Biker formerly with the Philadelphia Athletics offered 3 terms for one year at a salary over 7400 to play with the New York Aquaricans in 1916. Captain Jusien part owner at the Yankees spoke before a meeting in Maryland regarding Tinker.

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Conscripts Arrival and Prisoners in Berne Switz

In Berne Switz two French prisoners from Germany arrive as the first soldiers brought to Syvit gerlann under a recent agreement on the treatment of consumptives at heart resorts. The French prisoners are bound.

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NO BASEBALL PEACE IN DOUBT AS SUITS PERSIST

Chicago report says final peace terms between Federal League and organized baseball hinge on all suits being withdrawn. President Johnson of the American League states details await Federal League withdrawals and that the Brooklyn and Newark cases are involved. Judge Williams will decide on the pace once suits are dropped.

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Thorpe Defeats Reagan in Kansas City Bout

Henry Thorpe of Kansas City edged Jimmy Reagan of Campania in ten rounds at Turner Field on Wednesday in a close decision. Also noted are Thomas signing with the Red Sox, a ninepin contest where Rogsmans beat Ninepin and Corning defeated Rogsmans, plus Hor den’s arrival in Switzerland to pursue Die Zukunft after its suppression in Germany.

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Prisoners of War to be Treated in Switzerland

The French and German governments agree to allow about 20,000 French and as many Germans to take treatment in Switzerland while presiding officials guard against escapes. Desertion will be punished by court martial and Swiss authorities will monitor the process at Baden near Zurich, where about 300 rheumatic prisoners will be cared for.

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