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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1913

Page

10

Midgets Win Pennant in Senior League

The Midgets toppled the Giants and Dwarfs to claim the Senior Basketball League pennant, with Elmendorf scoring ten field goals and 21 of the Pygmies 23 points. Muir and others supported a fast, stubborn effort as the Dwarfs and Giants trailed in a double header.

Giants Pygmies Dwarfs Graham Elmendorf Muir F. G. Fl Fuquay Wees Stickney Eve Rice

Birmingham buys Johnsons from New York Americans

Birmingham Baseball Association announced on January 31 that it purchased pitcher H. Johnson and catcher A. C. Johnson from the New York Americans. The sale adds two players to the Birmingham roster.

New Yorks Johnsons Birmingham Ala Birmingham Baseball Association H. Johnson A. C. Johnson New York Americans

Untitled medical ad fragment on anti-toxin bacteria

Fragment from an advertisement urging inquiry into an anti-toxin bacteria and serum lymph treatment claimed to cure many diseases once hopeless. The text warns neglect leads to incurable stage and contains unclear references to individuals and organization.

Quicker Cure Promised for Acne and Blood Diseases

Advertises rapid cures for acne and skin eruptions with Acne Vaccine and 606 or 914 remedies. Claims to treat blood poison, kidney and bladder diseases, nervous weakness, memory loss, and urinary infections with vaccines and serums. Promises one treatment for varicose troubles and urges consultation.

San Antonio

Southern stars sign 1913 baseball contracts

A regional roundup shows most southern holdouts have signed 1913 contracts. Ty Cobb expects to sign when offered, leaving Dode Paskert and Dode Stengle as the remaining holdouts, noted as Southern League graduates not native to the South. Paskert resides in Cleveland and Stengle in Kansas City.

Dixie Ty Cobb Derrill Pratt Clyde Milan Jimmy Johnston Doc Johnston Pud McTigue Hub Perdue George Stengle Dode Paskert Joe Jackson Paskert Stengle Cobb South Paskett Cleveland Kansas City

Mary College to Battle Cadets at West Texas

St Marys College five travels to West Texas Military Academy for a return game after a Cadets loss last week. In a prior practice, the Collegians beat Brackenridge High Independents 48 to 10, signaling strong team play ahead of the close contest.

St. Mary’s College West Texas Military Academy Collegians Brackenridge High Independents

Thorpe Not Free Agent Amid Baseball Interest

Chicago reports state James Thorpe remains under contract with Fayetteville North Carolina and must be negotiated with through the owner. Carlisle friends indicate efforts to reinstate him as an amateur while the Olympic committee will not consider offers yet. Cincinnati club official Frank Bancroft seeks Thorpe signature, but Thorpe has not agreed to terms.

Chicago James Thorpe Thorpe Johnson Fayetteville N. C Carlisle Reds Frank Bancroft Cincinnati National Baseball Club

Y M C A to Meet Texas University in Austin Next Saturday

The Y M C A basketball team planned a trip to Austin to face the Texas University squad with Captain Slimp predicting a tight game against a strong Longhorn lineup. Tonight in Turner Ninepin League action Gutzeit and Klaus remain undefeated as two top bowlers, with no clear favorite. The Y M C A Senior class continues its standing broad jump tests while emphasizing leg strength and sprint readiness.

Texas University Austin Slimp Texas

Chapa Reds Defeat Texas Eagles In Close 14 13 Bout

Ducas Chapa Reds beat the Texas Eagles 14 to 13 in a tight 1913 basketball clash. Giraud starred at center for Chapa, delivering a standout performance as the teams traded leads until the final whistle.

Chapa Reds Texas Eagles Eagles Chapas Girraud Chapa McCarty Bertettt

Trap date changes as San Antonio club shifts shoots

Winging 93 of 100 led yesterday's trap scores at the San Antonio Gun Club with F Topperwein at 93 of 100 and George Was a close second with 182 of 200. Directors voted to move weekly shoots to Sunday afternoons at 3 o'clock to boost participation ahead of the Southwestern Handicap event.

F. Toepperwein San Antonio George F. Topperwein Waggoner Haywood Barclay French Trusson Moore G. Hardy J. Hardy

Mrs Toepperwein Holds Third in Sunny South Trap Event

Mrs. Toepperwein stayed in third place among professionals in the Sunny South trap shoot at Houston. She feathered 168 of 180 in yesterday's round, boosting her four day total to 757 of 805 birds. She trails leaders G. Spencer and W. Heer with 758 and 765 respectively. The San Antonio shooter impressed Houstonians with steady performance despite bad weather.

Houston Heer

Symons Wins Match in Fielding Cup Tourney Round

W H Symons Jr defeated W P Calvert 2 up 1 to play as the Fielding cup tourney at Laurel Heights continues. W J Lyons and R A CoQuille are set to face N Melihenny and J L Melihenny in the first flight final rounds. Ed Fomby shot 37 for nine holes as visitors enjoyed the Laurel Heights layout.

W. J. Lyons N. Melihenny R. A. Coquille J. L. MelMhenny Laurel Heights W. H. Symons Jr W. P. Calvert Ed Fomby

Grand League All Stars Sweep Commercial in Pin Rally

The Grand League All Stars defeated the Commercial team 2862 to 2477 in three games on Grand alleys as Thomas led with a 278 high single and 233 average. Kohr and Emerson also starred, while Cahill and Howard dealt with injuries. The result sets up a rematch next Friday with a captains meeting tonight.

Thomas Kohr Eddie Kohr Deibler Doc Emerson Cahill Emerson Howard Stelzer Ciitat Oso Feces Schmidt

Pay Your Poll Tax To Pay Your Poll Tax

A brief notice urges poll tax payments as a civic obligation. The item stresses timely dues to avoid penalties and maintain voting rights. No individuals or organizations are named in the accessible text.

Huntress Team Wins Close Turner Ninepin Match

Huntress bowlers from Turner Ninepin League edge Hoefgen in a tight two game series to move into a tie for sixth place. G Huntress Jr and F Huntress top game one while Klaus Welker Rechel and Dulling starred in game two. Scores show narrow margins in both games.

Huntress Hoefgen Turner G. Huntress Jr F. Huntress Klaus

Orient Athletes to Start Olympiad in Manila

Athletes from China Japan Siam and other Oriental nations gather in Manila for Far Eastern Olympiad opening under Governor General Forbes. The event runs a week includes inter scholastic games and Far Eastern championships inviting residents of the Orient as potential world Olympiad material.

Manila China Japan William Cameron Forbes Siam Philippine Islands Orient Berlin

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