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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
5
The Frawley bill passed by the New York Senate would place boxing under a state athletic commission of three members appointed by the governor for five years. The bill limits bout lengths to ten rounds and subjects matches to state supervision.
John W. Pinard, a new Navy recruit, lost nearly all his clothes and valuables while transporting twelve sailors from Dallas to San Francisco. A hammock robbery left him with only shoes, socks, garters and a smile as theft carried off uniforms transportation meal tickets and part of the funds. Pinard jokes about keeping clothes away from portholes even on the Briny Deep.
Prof W M Sloane, American member of the international Olympic games committee, says American entries will close by cable on June 14 next year. Budapest conference decided to keep two representatives from the same country from competing in the same trial meet, and that participants must be native or fully naturalized. The meeting was harmonious with no discord rumors.
Mission Finishing Co limited offer for developing Kodak films at 10c per roll. Riebe Undertaking Co operates auto ambulance service at 221 East Commercial with phone 341.
President Murphy says the scheme of 3 o'clock weekday games pleases West Side fans and may move to 2:30 if ballots favor the change. Ballots will ask patrons to choose between the current start time and 2:30. If approved, all weekday and Sunday games will start earlier.
Denton Texas gardeners rely on artesian wells for irrigation. Three wells yield about two million gallons daily, supplying local plots and yards in the area.
Palestine Texas May 10 Walker Floyd a workman was fatally injured by a fall today while at work on the new post office building.
Former Chihuahua governor Miguel Ahumada travels toward the U S border and predicts no further strife in Mexico. He notes 2000 federal troops may depart Chihuahua for Lower California as unarmed soldiers travel through the United States toward Mexico City.
New York lightweight Brown plans a Pacific coast trip with limited round bouts en route and will challenge the Moran Wolgast world lightweight title winner. He says his two wins over Wolgast have boosted his standing in the West and he expects a favorable reception from western lightweights.
Colonel Joseph H. Garrard claimed papers in the Bloom case were stolen from the Fort Myer adjutant’s office fueling public controversy. He denied prejudice against Jews and said Taft faced a charged sentiment after Bloom’s prologue to a commission bid.
Philadelphia June 10 Connie Mack asked for waivers on Lefty Russell and was turned down by the Chicago Nationals among others. Russell is a costly player and Philadelphia paid Baltimore 12000 for him. President Murphy of the Cubs reportedly wants a left hander and refused to waive Russell.
A notice promises electricity savings of 50 to 60 percent with Mazda lamps and invites calls to arrange demonstrations. Contact A Cotman plumber at 416 Main Ave and Dr Sarah F Herdmann osteopath Gibbs Building with new phone 3055 blue.
Schedule notes show arrivals and departures for lines 4 through 16, including No. 241 from Houston and Galveston and No. 235 from the north. It lists times for Palestine Laredo Mexico Dallas Fort Worth Waco Austin and other connections with times ranging from early morning to late night.
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