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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1917

Page

9

Seniors Stage Dig Program Highlights Monday Night

The Y M V A seniors staged their fourth athletic event with three basketball games. Bruce Banks led his relay and Pieper's team beat Naylor 10 to 11 in a close basketball match. Smith's unit won 18 to 4 and Causey's team defeated Flaherty 46 to 4.

Suc Banks Allard Boone Ayd Smith Howrd Beckerman Boone Logan Bruce Banks Naylor Pieper Nayor Jack Flaherty Laherty Willi Boone Les Saunders H. W.gree Archie Sauer Smith Alvin Icke Charles Hutcheson Cherry Cusey Claude Fuquay William Myers Edgar Tobin Henry Atz

Dempsey to Meet Flynn in 15 Round Murray Fight

Fred Winsor announced Dempsey of Salt Lake City will face Jim Flynn of Pueblo for a 15 round heavyweight bout on February 14 at Murray Utah. The previously scheduled 15 round Dempsey Morris bout for February 6 at Murray was cancelled due to Morris illness.

Salt Lake City Utah Fred Winsor Jim Flynn Pueblo Colo Jack Dempsey Murray Dempsey Carl Morris Oklahoma Winsor

Maranville Denies Signing 1917 Contract

David Fultz, president of the Baseball Players' Fraternity, received a telegram from Boston Nationals shortstop Rabbit Maranville denying he signed a 1917 contract. The message, sent from Springfield Massachusetts, states he has not signed and is with the players.

Maranville New York David Fultz Baseball Players’ Fraternity Boston Nationals Springfield Mass

Prendergast Expelled From Baseball Players Fraternity

New York reports pitcher Mike Prendergast was expelled after signing with the Chicago Nationals. He says he re joined the fraternity before signing and notified officials in Chicago.

New York Chicago Nationals Mike Prendergast Baseball Players’ Fraternity Prendergast Chicago

Robertson to Stick by Fraternity

Norfolk news confirms Dave Robertson star Giants outfielder, serving as interne at a Norfolk hospital, will support the Baseball Players' Fraternity in the strike despite Manager McGraw offering a substantial salary raise.

Norfolk Dave Robertson New York Giants Baseball Players’ Fraternity McGraw

Post Office Prides Rout Service Co in Triple Bowling Struggle

In the Commercial League the Postoffice Prides won two of three against Service Engraving Co. Captain Gordon Mitchell led Service with 553 and 271 best, while Schroeder paced the winners with 515 and 205. Butler 453, Patterson 478, Schafer 447. The teams meet Thomas five in a three game series as Wisconsin departs.

Wisconsin Thomas Turners The Postoffice Prides Service Engraving Company Gordon Mitchell Service Quint Schroeder Butler Patterson Schafer

Second Wisconsin Wins From Giants in Close Tenpin Match

The Second Wisconsin tenpin team defeated the Russell Giants 2655 to 2548 in a Monday night match. All militia players topped 500, with Lancaster leading the Giants at 559 and Shean pacing Wisconsin with 555. Jago 546 Wood 527 Groth 527 Hanus 500.

Wisconsin Jago Cdesweaewakae Wood Groth Eveeeee Shean Johnson Eee Russell Erseen Sl Swift & Co Mulligan Max Service Eng. Co Schroeder. Gas & Electrics Draheim Militia Lads Russell Giants Giants Wisconsin Brigade Lancaster Wisconsin Quint Jago Groth Hanus

Folwell to Be Dismissed as Penn Football Coach

University of Pennsylvania head coach Robert Folwell will not direct the team next fall. Dr. A W Goodspeed, chairman of the faculty committee, announced the decision, refusing to reveal the specific objection. Folwell, indignant at the notice, said he would quit football if Pennsylvania is through with him. He criticized the California trip as a mere lark and defended taking it. Folwell joined Penn last year from Washington and Jefferson College.

Philadelphia Robert Folwell University of Pennsylvania A. W. Goodspeed Goodspeed Folwell Pennsylvania California Washington and Jefferson College Meredith New York Ted Meredith Amateur Athletic Union St. Louis Lawson Robertson Robertson Tom Halpin

Guts in Salaries Were Necessary

President Tener of the National League defends salary adjustments amid player complaints. He cites excessive wartime figures, inflated salaries during the Federal League, and the need for clubs to earn a reasonable profit despite high attendance. He urges players to be reasonable about compensation.

New York Tener National League Federal League

Double Header Tonight in Local Church Basketball Leagues

The Sunday School Basket Ball League schedules a double header at the YMCA with Government Hill Methodist facing Utica Presbyterian in the National League and Travis Park Methodist meeting Laurel Heights Methodists in the American League. Both games are billed as hard fought. Winter Carries Off $100 Worth of Eggs.

Government Hill Methodist Quint Utica Presbyterian Travis Park Methodist Laurel Heights Methodists

Baby Rescued From Brooklyn Tenement Fire

Mrs Bessie Nisko clutching her 3 month old infant was saved from a second story window as flames swept a four story Brooklyn tenement. Crowded by anxious residents on the balconies the scene grew tense until a hook and ladder truck arrived, Lt McAllister directing the escape.

Bessie Nisko Brooklyn New York Tribune McAllis

Box to a draw in Cincinnati bout between Britton and Griffith

Jack Britton of Chicago and Johnny Griffith of Akron Ohio fought ten rounds to a draw in Cincinnati on Monday night. The bout was scientific with no danger of a knockout.

Cincinnati Ohio Jack Britton Chicago Johnny Griffith Akron

Chavez Beats Sanders In Featherweight Bout

Benny Chavez of Trinidad Colorado defeated Frankie Sanders of New York by popular decision in a 15 round featherweight contest held in Denver.

Denver Colo Benny Chavez Trinidad Frankie Sanders New York

Dundee Beats Hanlon In 20 Round New Orleans Bout

Johnny Dundee of New York earned a referee's decision over Jimmie Hanlon of Denver after 20 rounds in New Orleans Monday night. Dundee was credited with 18 rounds to two even. Meredith to Quit Athletics.

New Orleans Johnny Dundee New York Jimmie Hanlon Denver Dundee

McCoy Signs to Meet Darcy at Madison Square Garden

New York January 30 Al McCoy middleweight champion signed Monday to fight Les Darcy of Australia at Madison Square Garden on March 5, announced Grant Hugh Brown manager of the garden.

Mississippi to Meet Haskell in Memphis at Thanksgiving

An announcement says the Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College football team will play the Haskell Indians in Memphis next Thanksgiving. The matchup pairs two college squads in a holiday game likely to attract regional interest.

Mississippi Haskell Memphis Tenn Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Haskell Indians

Nashville Lands Verrett and Wingfield In Deals

Nashville announces acquisition of left handed pitcher Verrett from Duluth and infielder Wingfield from Talladega Alabama on Monday. The moves strengthen the club ahead of the season as both players join the roster.

Nashville Tenn Nashville Baseball Club Verrett Duluth Wingfield Talledga Ala

Buffs Get Mackman

Connie Mack announced Monday night the release of John Thompson and William Stellbauer, outfielders, by the Philadelphia American League club.

Buffs Mackman Philadelphia John Thompson William Stellbauer Connie Mack Philadelphia American League Baseball Club

Thompson Moves to Omaha Club and Stellbauer to Houston

Thompson joins an Omaha club while Stellbauer relocates to Houston as the article notes two players transferring between city teams.

Thompson Omaha Neb Stellbauer Houston Tex

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