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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
8
Ten pin bowlers plan separate league meetings to redraw schedules and admit new teams after a shortened winter schedule. Commercial League aims for eight clubs while Grand League seeks six to eight. applications for entry are invited with a meeting at the Southwestern Telephone Company's building Thursday at 8 o'clock.
Captain Heilig can be reached by phone at Crockett 585. Grand League managers and prospective entrants meet Friday at the Grand alleys at 8 o'clock to perfect the league organization, with the season likely to begin next week.
In a City Ninepin League duel the Larks defeated the Pelicans two games to none. Dietzel and Gardner led pin totals for their sides in the second game as scores remained below 300 for both teams. Final game scores show a solid win for the Larks and a strong showing by Pelicans.
Halberdiers from the Eiserlohs win both games to seize the league lead while the Eiserlohs drop to last place. Close finishes marked the doubleheader with a late rally in game two giving Halberdiers a 29 point swing.
St. Mark's defeated Government Hill 30 to 12 on their home court. After a tight first half 10 9 St. Mark's pulled away in the second period as Elmendorf and Stevenson connected on multiple scores to seal the victory.
Carlisle writer reports James Thorpe, famed athlete, likely to turn professional in baseball after being barred from amateur competition. He has not signed with any club despite many offers, drawing mixed reactions from the public as Swedish papers note the disclosure of his pro status and a debate over prize retention.
Peacock won a playoff against St Anthony College 12 to 8 after a tight first period. Galan starred for the college and Reed and Cash sparked Peacock as Williams and Alderette guarded well. Referee was Yamin of St Marys College.
Chicago club officials telegraphed Indian star James Thorpe to learn his terms after James Callahan, manager, entered the bid for Thorpe yesterday.
The Harlandale baseball team under G. K. Edge will gather at the Harlandale diamond Sunday afternoon for the first practice of the 1918 season. Edge says the 1913 squad aims to better last year’s 19 wins in about 25 independent games with San Antonio clubs, inviting new players to join next Sunday.
ST. LOUIS January 29 Col Robert L Hedges president of the St Louis American League Baseball Club said he is pursuing James Thorpe who has signaled possible pro play If signed Thorpe would join two former Carlisle stars in the lineup and strengthen the club’s chances.
Cincinnati January 29 President August Herrmann of the Reds announced he had made an offer for James Thorpe the Carlisle Indian player. Herrmann said he believed Thorpe would view the offer favorably.
The Four Squares Club defeated the Prospect Hill Baptists 25 to 21 in a fast, even basketball game. Pahlmann and Lasater starred for the Baptists while Scott and Yantis led the Four Squares with strong guard play.
The High School five faces Thursday's Peacock five and Saturday's St Louis College in a bid to stay in city title contention. Other notes cover two tight ninepin matches tonight, trap shooting standings led by Heer and Spencer, waning soccer league talk, Texas University planning a varsity team, and San Marcos baseball with Bash Compton delivering two homers.
A Milwaukee committee from the federation of churches urged passage of state boxing law. They support supervised bouts, a clear definition of the sport, and a ban on prize fighting and brutal slugging after witnessing last night's matches with no complaints.
W. C. Morris promotes a modern building on EB Houston Street facing the Postoffice offering European style rooms and exhibit spaces. Rates start at $1.00, presenting a convenient stopover option for travelers and business visitors.
A Riverside Restaurant advertises a big chicken supper tonight and a barbecued pig dinner tomorrow with meals priced at 25 cents. Also offers free medical consultation for kidney, bladder, or bronchial trouble from Dr. Miller at 203 Gunter building.
The veteran twirler of the Philadelphia Athletics trusted by Connie Mack has 13 years in the big leagues and a career pitching average that has never fallen below .800.
The opening matinee of the 1913 San Antonio Driving Club season featured three races and music. Woodhull's Don Sisto won the Class B trot, Rowdy took the free-for-all pace, and Harry Ziegler captured the Class A trot. Dr. Berry’s Amy Brooks withdrew after the first heat in the free-for-all, while Rowdy edged Honest Boy. Judges and officials conducted a smooth program with no major incidents.
The International Aeronautic Federation met in Paris chaired by Prince Bonaparte and decided the Rheims course will host the aviation cup race with aero drome and cross country elements. A sub-committee will arrange rules and hydro-aeroplane pilot licenses will be issued under the same tests as aviators. The Aero Club of Portugal was admitted. the United States was represented by G Campbell Wood and Charles T Weymann.
Baylor University opened its basketball season with a 31 to 15 victory over Southwestern in Waco Texas. Both teams played fast but Southwestern lacked cohesive team play.
Brackenridge High School defeated School No 8 10 to 5 on the latter’s court yesterday afternoon. Key players Mathis and Whitney starred for Brackenridge. The team planned to face the Chapa Reds this afternoon.
Brigadier General Ramsey OD Potts commandant of Fort Leavenworth announced an extended leave of absence due to ill health. He is 62 years old and the illness is not considered serious, attributed to strain from organizing the central division of the army.
The Lowther team of the Turner Ninepin League rose into a three way tie for third by defeating Baetz 331 to 261 and 298 to 224. Wharton led Lowther with strong timber chopping while Keylich stayed steady for Baetz as a crowd watched the tight race unfold.
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