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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

13

Gas and Electrics Defeat Traction Five in League Match

The Gas and Blowtries and the Sant Antonio Traction tenpin teams sparred in a practice session with Gas and Electrics taking the odd game by six pins. Fred Wagenfehr led Gasens with 66 pins and two games over 200, while Harry Savage posted a 224 for the best single game. Capt. George Arashrus contributed solidly as Traction Five’s Endl Zuercher and George Jonas led pin-fall. The teams' rivalry centered on who would buy a Mexican supper. The Meanipk Club of the Southern League also picked up Hogg and Koieely from the Nationals.

Sant Antonio Traction Fred Wagenfehr Gasens Mack Fie Harry Savage Arashruss Endl Zuercher George Jonas Traction

City Leagueers Top Army Post Five In Bowing Night Show

City League bowlers defeated Army Post Five at Fort Sam Houston on Wednesday night while Moose led City with 893 total pins and 227 in the opening game. Nelson and Hardy Howard also starred for the City League lineup.

Moose Bao Lancaster Nelson Hardy Howard Munienau

Longhorns Beat Baylor in Texas University Showdown

Texas and Baylor played a game with Texas emerging 24 22 winners. Harrell starred with three field goals while Litetiel Merely Mats contributed in key moments for the Longhorns as they outpaced Baylor at the Texas field.

WAG Tex Inqrpy University of Texas Quincer Vdine Baylor University Field of Texas Harrell

TASKED BALL POSTPONED STARTS FRIDAY NIGHT

Tasked ball postposed as Chyrele Woones wins, Friday night start series. Clergy teams St Marks and Alamo Heights Methodist clash on St Marks court while McKinley Avenue and Government Hill Methodists meet in the Ace Second contest.

Chyrele Woones Fein St. Mark's Court St. Marks Alamo Heights McKinley Government Hill

Unobserved Play Fast Basketball in Junior B Series

Two close games in the Junior B series at Ue! M.C.A. Wednesday featured Garret's and Green's teams. Garret won 8 to 5 in a tense opener with tight defense and late scoring by Garret and Kuehny. In the second, Darby led the whiners to a 10 to 4 victory as Artie Halliday and Darby each hit field goals, with Garret contributing key layins.

Ue! M C. A Robert Garret Louis Green Mit Eugene Darby Cambinathan Velipe Tiuco Tein Jev Lund Ori Fet Mert Wiiners Louis Gece Gored Paul Kuehny L. Artie Annellee Joseph Halliday Fogene Darby Councurtine Taft Regeree George Wheeler Sulyos Trarky Tinorn Warnebore-A Mueller Riis Rules

Filly 10 to be named for prettiest girl at San Antonio meet

A unique honor will name the prettiest filly in the grandstand at the San Antonio Mid-winter Race Meet opening. The two-year-old filly Bly is slated to become the namesake after a planned selection process amid Texas horsemen promising strong entries from Texan stock.

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Drew matches world 100 yard record at Madison Square

Howard B. Drew of USC tied his world best in seven and one fifth seconds in the seventy yard dash at the Milford Rose Athletic Association meet in Madison Square. Roy W. Morse finished a close second as Toronto’s George Goulding challenged from scratch in the two mile walk. Boston’s Dave Caldwell won the 100 yards scratch race at Penn.

York Howard B. Drew University of Southern California Edward Lene Dave Calswell Boston J.P Meredith University of Pennylvania

NO BASEBALL PEACE TALKS DELAY PROMISED

CHICAGO Jan 27 A peace framework for the Federal League and its orga nization was discussed but will not be finalized while pending lawsuits against the National Commission and clubs remain. President Johnson of the American League says suits must be withdrawn. AL and NL officials plan to proceed toward a newer agreement once legal actions are cleared.

Ray Dolnson Firat Chicagh Federal League Orga National Commission Johnson American League Alcihe Seer National League Brygtlyn Newark Funelar Tydee Williama Teague St. Louis

Capiqns Meet Tonight in Local Basketball Clash

Tonight the city league plates feature a heated game between the Captains and the Metarmik five. Lancaster and Tehosehissel sparked the win with key baskets while Boldt and Reduschissel-Bolit anchored the defense. Final notes list McCormick 15 and Barr 14 as top scorers.

Bates Srmick Vol MC Seniers Imakhiy Geven G. Boldt Pritis Bond Josers McCormick Barr

Tinker to Lead Cubs Amid Contract Rumors

Fragmentary item reports Tinker slated to pilot the Chicago Cubs Weeghman park mention Bresnahan contract hints at legal action or proceedings related to Bresnahan and Cubs leadership.

Cmicago Whuusitay Wien Cubs Weeghman Jay Bresnahan Bresnahan Tinker Brennan

Baker Offered 7500 To Join New York Americans

J J Frank lin Haker, once with Philadelphia Galpin Athletics, is offered a contract for the season with the New York Americans at a salary around 37500, with a chance of 101 percent. Captain Anston, part owner of the Yankees, heads for Marsland to discuss Baker’s departure.

the York J. J. Franklin Haker Phila. Galpin Athletics FHM New York Americans Anston Ower Yankees Marsland Baker

Thorpe Edges Reagan in Kansas City Fight

Harcey Thorpe of Kansas City defeated Californian Jum Reagan by decision in a close bout. The card also notes Thomas signs with the Boston Americans, while a ninepin contest saw Bossmans and Corning factions split wins in Turner series. Farther news mentions Emilian Hacken arriving in Switzerland over a protest related to a German suppression act.

Kansas City Dewisla Bossmans Corning

Which quintet will win the Light Cup in basketball

Harris and Navarro vie for the Light Cup as the First League winner faces Second League champion on Harris school court in Austin. Navarro defeated Austin in an 18 to 18 opening, with close scores and fast play highlighting the series before the cup is awarded.

Wuintet Phattle Bright Navarre Mint Hogehage Moalle Joick

Prisoners of war arrive in Berne under Geneva accord

In Berne Swiss authorities receive a mixed group of prisoners of war from Germany and France. The first to be moved under the Geneva arrangement are seen as health resorts of uneasy terms. Officials reiterate the policy toward captured enemy personnel.

Reuse Switzerland Berne Germany France Switgarland

French and German Forces Arrangements in Switzerland

The French and German governments issued orders forbidding escape as deserters would face court-martial. Swiss authorities will not monitor them. Each nation will bear its own costs. About 20,000 French and as many Germans will be treated in Switzerland. Three hundred rheumatic prisoners of war from both sides will be cared for at Kaden near Zurich.

Leyland Suny Subiec Ach Nalion Switzerland Germany Franch Kaden Zurich

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