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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
9
In Omaha Nebraska on July 5 Joe Stecher and Ed Strangler Lewis wrestled five hours without a fall before the referee declared a draw. Lewis pressed defensively while Stecher attempted holds urging a decisive outcome. A previous Evansville encounter ended in a two hour ten minute draw.
Joe Mandot of New Orleans earned the decision over Jimmy Minor of Memphis after an eight round fast bout in Memphis Tennessee on Tuesday July 5.
The Ahrens & Otts extended their City Baseball League lead by beating Knights of Columbus 13 to 0 at League Park in a rain interrupted six inning game. Jack Burke led with three safeties and two stolen bases, Fred Huntress and Him followed with two hits each.
Promote Bull Durham tobacco for rolling own cigarettes to tailor taste and freshness. Claims Virginia Carolina leaf offers mellow mild flavor and individuality, with a 5 cent sack and a free booklet on papers.
Stiehl lead the Knights with two stolen bases and two base hits. J Burke and Heil each added a three base hit Graves earned the win with innings pitched. Hynes allowed five runs while Fried gave up eight runs with Hicks and Hynes recording multiple strikeouts. Time 1 20 with umpire Trimble.
In Memphis Tennessee on July 5 Esmond Phelps J H Bruns Charleton Smith and J B Adoue advanced to the fourth round of the singles as doubles started. Adoue won his third round match against A J Ware 4 6 6 3 6 0 as play began for the South championship tournament including ladies singles and mixed doubles starting Wednesday.
Bobby Burns of Dallas outpointed Jimmie Murphy of St Louis in a 12 round bout. Both boxers weighed 116 pounds at 3 PM. The event took place in St Louis on Tuesday night.
Advertising copy promotes Zemo from druggists at 25c with an extra large bottle for $1.00. Claims quick relief from burning itching eczema and removal of pimples blackheads rash and similar skin diseases. Says it clears skin without greasiness staining and is a dependable treatment. Cleveland.
A home remedy recommends using refined coconut oil for hair washing to avoid alkali in soaps and shampoos. One to two teaspoonfuls cleanses hair and scalp, creates rich lather, rinses easily, leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable without drying the scalp. Coconut oil is inexpensive and readily available at pharmacies.
An beauty ad explains using delatone paste to remove facial neck or arm hair with a two minute skin treatment. It warns to ensure genuine delatone to avoid disappointment and then rinse to leave the skin hair free.
Ralph de Palma won the 156 mile race in 1 hour 38 minutes 49.24 seconds at Fort Snelling Minnesota. Johnny Aitkin finished second with J C Christiens, Tom Milton and Eddie O Donnell close behind. The event was delayed two hours to arrange prize funds and race distances were reduced due to the late start.
The Potchernicks beat Hondo 8 to 2 in ten innings as Manny struck out sixteen and held the locals to two hits for seven frames. Knaggs fanned fourteen for the local club, with strong fielding backing. Doctor Smith umpired as the visitors impressed against the City League entry.
Jack George broke 47 of 50 clay pigeons to win the Fourth of July shoot at the San Antonio Gun Club grounds off South Presa Street Tuesday afternoon. Henry Newberry and Harry Matlock tied for second with 46 each amid light practice and gusty wind affecting scores. Other competitors listed include C. F. Cushing 40 Sam Barclay 39 L. B. Goforth 32 G Halff 28 W. P. Covington 28 J. Barclay 22 and Dr. Farmer 12.
The Smiths Studio baseball team schedules an important meeting Friday night at the studio. All players are requested to be on hand at 8 o'clock.
An Oklahoma oil stock promotion claims control of thousands of acres across twelve counties with 21 new wells planned and potential output reaching 20 000 barrels per day. It cites multiple leases in Osage, Pawnee, and Stephens counties, mentions 40 to 50 drills, 150 producing wells, and a plan to raise 200 000 for rapid drilling with a 8 00 million share structure and promised dividends. It appeals to investors highlighting future value jumps and accuses opposing press of bias.
Fort Worth defeated Waco 5 to 0 in the first game of a double header and tied 5 to 5 in the second, placing Fort Worth atop the league standings as Houston lost both ends. Debut of manager Otto Melver featured sensational fielding. Stolen bases by James, Bittle, Bailey, and a home run by Melver highlighted the game.
L B Clegg and son William win the Pater et Filius tournament at the Country Club with a gross 95 and six handicap, net 89. E C Tarrant and son Jack finish second on scratch with 90. Frank M Lewis and son also scratch 100. Col Charles S Diehl and Chandler Diehl post a gross 109.
With a handicap of six strokes, a net score of 103 was posted for the winner. Joe Frost topped a field of fourteen contestants in the flag tournament while Victor Keller finished second.
Maurice McLaughlin and Ward Dawson of Los Angeles won the Pacific coast sectional men's doubles championship in Long Beach California defeating Thomas Bundy and Clifton Herd of Pasadena. The match ended 9-7 5-7 6-3 6-8 6-2.
An advice piece promotes mercurialized wax as a nightly facial treatment to smooth the complexion and remove freckles. It notes ordinary cosmetics can be conspicuous in heat and dust, urging readers to use wax and a wash lotion of saxolite dissolved in witch hazel to reduce wrinkles.
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