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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1915

Page

4

Prospect Hill and NEINILCY Fives Win Out

In a Sunday School Basket Ball League clash Prospect Hill Baptists defeated McKinley Avenue Methodist in the National League by 29 to 12. Government Hill Methodist then beat St Mark’s Episcopal 38 to 19, as Strauss led the Baptists with seven field goals and 19 points. Wilcox led the Episcopalians with several strong baskets, while Crabb and Caruth contributed for the Methodists. Referee Charles Canger and umpire Willard Warren praised both sides as players shuffled in and out for extended minutes.

YM. C. & Gymnasiara Uie Prospect Hill Baptists MeKthiey Avenue Methofiiee Hi Methodists Strauss Baptists Hagg New M Tn Baptiste Smith Greemith SS Mari’ Episcopals Episcopaliuna Thhica Epiecopul Fany Wilcox St. Mark’s Methodists Carath Crab Prospect JGD Baptist Haegy Lasseter Bolly Zs Evans Laver Oso Dunes Rei McKinley Avenue Greemmerig Eller, Ls Sovernment Hill Methodist FEGL Filch, Pte Caruth Bry St. Mark's Eniscopal Blas Fla Plo Smith Rf Rmeai Ph Gillemeister Go Siler Charles Canger Willard Warren Wilfred Marlin

FEDERALS TO INVade Eastern Circuit Prospects Look Good

New Haven Conn Jan 10 The first step in forming a federal league in the Eastern Association and New England League territory was taken at a meeting attended by President Gilmore and Robert T Ward of the Brooklyn Feds. Plans to place clubs in eight cities were announced with no list of applicants disclosed. Gilmore said the venture would invade eastern territory and that prospects looked brighter than anticipated. He denied overtures to Leslie Mann and stated the baseball bail had started rolling.

New Hawes Conn Uvaarea Eastern Association New England League Federals Gilmore Robert T. Ward Brooklyn Feds Itwag Fiftern Glees Astern New England Feds Leslie Mann Ibsaanss

Tigers Beat Bears In Four Game Punch Ball Showdown

The Tigers defeated the Bears 2 0 in four fast games at Yo OM on Saturday morning. Scoring was sparse as both teams failed to open the tally until the second half when Arthur Moel ier netted the lone goal. The victory leaves the series tied as players from both sides are named in a long list of participants.

Tigers Bears O&k Wis Arthur Moelier Virani Theers Peles Blarr Abetour Mocter Ros Senos Taree Tauehesraert Lednind Thy Mearate Funning Hat Tele Dakenteut Allen Venta Grant Tochtet Robert Garrett Raymond Worle Prat. Wyatt Harold Cary Zay Smiths Dames Bulky Gilmer Norwise

Golf Courses Open for Play at Local Clubs

Local golfers find ready courses at Coun ty Club and Hulsache with no regular tournaments today. Norwood of Century Club plans social matches with Chemashis and Kres se while Burke of Hulsache schedules early arrivals and lunch options. Sunday operations will be standard for local players, with winter crowds traveling to the links for longer play and meals between rounds.

Hulsache Jus Norwood Ceunury Club Hulsache Golf Courge Inks Itrom

Hamiltons Team Wins Close Intermediates Basketball Game

Hamilton defeated Ernest Green's five 28 to 2 in a hard FMA arena clash. Richey Hamilton scored the winning field goal in the final minute as Harold Wilcox and Hamilton led the winners with strong scoring and defense. Green's squad rallied late but fell short, with Tuttie and Hill among the top scorers for the losers.

Tlickers Hamilton Ernest Green Roth Richey Hamilton Mamillan Green Richey Hamilhin Harold Wilcox Wilcox Harold Hi Arthur Tuttle Hill Tuttie Cine Alberk Hatzeuch Hamilton

Tenpin Leagues Battle For San Antonio Bowling Honors

In the Commercial Tenpin League the Swift Moose and Post Office leaders battle for top honors in San Antonio. Howard of the Post Office Prides tops averages and high single with 1236, while Bill Quinn of Maverick Clarke challenges. Gates of the Swift crew shines as second series gains pace, with the Gascos winning the first series and Swift & Co. posting a three game series high total of 2566 pins.

San Antonio Swift Moose Quinn Iavers Howard Robert Gates Swift Company Swifts Gascos George Armtrust Antonio Swift & Company Squan Mousehold Machine ¢ Supply Co Post Office Prides Loyal Order of Manan Wednesdi Mills Sunwsts Gas & Elevthe Go Avitt & Co. Vriday Maverick Far Ahrens & Utt Ce CU Swift & Co Mills Bag Ahrens & OL Gas & Elev. Co Maverick-Clarke Samsco Opa

Ban Johnson Takes Pot Shot at Gilmore

New York January 20 Ben Johnson president of the American League arrived and immediately clashed with Jim Gilmore over player transfers. Johnson recalled meeting Gilmore last February and said Gilmore urged an arrangement to limit player movements, a claim Johnson disputed while noting tension with Gilmore and interest in discussing the Federals’ leader.

York Ben Johnson Jim Gilmore Reds Yankees Tim Johnson Gilmore Johnson Trover Gilmora Hin Unit Hing Manary

Four Major Leagues May Rise As Talent Grows

New York January 30—John M Ward Brooklyn Federation predicts a fourth major league within a few years. He cites Detroit Cincinnati Cleveland Louisville and other cities as possible western entries and Newark Providence Rochester Baltimore and Philadelphia as strong eastern possibilities. Ward notes ample talent in the minors now ready for promotion and argues public support will bring a new circuit into world series contention.

New York Tom M. Ward Brooklyn Msenate United States John M. Ward Aguliee James A. Gilmore Ward Detroit Cleve~land Baltimore Federal League Maryland New York Philadelphia Newark Providence Rochester John i

Winter Baseballers Play This Afternoon In San Antonio

The San Antonio Winter Baseball League schedules a double header at Infantry Fest diamond starting at 2 p.m. Both seven-inning games pit Loyal Order of Moose versus Headquarters and Third Field Artillery versus Seeger Pharmacy. Managers Ackermann and Leathe seek decisive wins as Sergeant Major Minster and Louie Beniel lead their pitchers on a warm, fast afternoon for prep league action.

San Antonio Order of Moose Headqmarters Frolfe Field Artillery Seeger Pharmacy John Ackermann Moosg Billy Leathe Heséquarters Njury

Boxing fans debate Johnson Willard clash and time's toll

Column ponders if aging champions like Johnson Willard can defy Father Time in the March Juarez heavyweight showdown. It recalls Jeffries Moran and Sullivan Corbett bouts, notes Jones Curley and Curley’s plans, and weighs Willard’s chance to topple the white champion as era, age, and skill collide.

Slyan Jack John Jeeves Willard Juarex Jede Firesimons James J. Jefferes Hig Welight Jeffries Jettrles Toray Ityan Titz John Sullivan Scltion Vlark Pugilst Jia Corbett Sullivan Jeffries Mon Johnson Norn Irank Moran Paris Stu Moran Tf Johnson Jack Curley St. Louis Jecky Johnsysidm Levgut Milly

Ruppert and Huston Now Yankee Owners

New York reports Colonel Jacob Ruppert and Captain TD Huston have become owners of the New York American League baseball club. They paid 350000 in certified checks and handed 50000 to the previous owners as the first year’s payment. The duo will take possession at the second street building on Monday.

New York Jacob Ruppert Huston Ameani Ly Paia Barrell Thallaand

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