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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
8
Y Five Wing East won the first championship game against St. Anthony college school 24 to 18 at St. Mark's Gym. Barcalow led the Y with five field goals and two fouls, while Cozad and Kennedy led the Collegians with six and five points respectively.
W. C. Morris advertises modern exhibit spaces next to the old Alamo on E Houston Street facing the Post Office. Sample spaces in lobby for commercial travelers. Building described as new and European and priced at $1.00 upward. A good place to stop.
St Anthony College defeats the YMCA 17 to 24 as penalties mark an impetuous game. Both teams showed rough play in the second half with the YMA leading early before St Anthony surged to standstill the larger opponent. Coaches Dusseau and Wheeler vow better showings next game on St Mark's gym.
Packey McFarland and Jack Britton, both at top of lightweight rankings, declared themselves prepared for tonight’s 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York. 10,000 spectators expected as McFarland weighs in near 137 pounds and Britton concedes weight to his rival.
NAME POLO COMMITTEE NEW YORK March 7 The first step toward the international polo tournament in June was taken with a joint management committee. Three Meadowbrook Club members August Belmont Jr James A Burgen Jr and J A Rawlins and three National Polo Association members W W Hazzard Joshua Crane and H L Herbert were named.
The United States League of Baseball Clubs reorganized with teams in New York Newark Brooklyn Baltimore Washington Lynchburg and Reading. The season will run from May 10 to September 16. The league, not protected by organized baseball rules, previously played only part of a schedule.
Ransom & Silsbee bowling team defeated Wolff & Marx at Grand Alleys in the Commercial Tenpin League. Ransom & Silsbee rose from last to a tie for first with Eagle Furniture Company as Haberdashers set two league records 995 pins in a game and 2825 total. Lantrip led with 617, Taylor 599, and Teitze 522 while Wolff & Marx totaled 2659.
Abel R. Kiviat wins both 600 and 1000 yard runs at Madison Square Garden as Patrick J. McDonald sets a new world record in the 24 pound shot with 39 feet 3 1 3 inches. Kolehmainen quits the 2 mile while Wil liam J. Kramer leads the ten mile field. James Wendell and Howard Drew equal the American indoor 70 yard high hurdle mark.
A Springfield sprinter took part in the 75 yard dash while Fred Burns of Boston won the 300 yard run, nearly breaking the American record by five-tenths of a second. Thirty-one Swedish Olympians were entered, most competed, as the crowd watched the largest indoor New York meet.
Rain stops team workouts as Connie Mack and George Stinson squads delay drills at their training quarters. Players pass the delay with billiards and stove league tales, while expecting two to three extra days of practice to regain ground. Local fans keep the old ball talk alive at Broncho headquarters.
Philadelphia Athletics guest the Emerson Stars in a three game duck pins clash at Grand alleys. Teams feature Murphy Plank Davis Barry and McInnes for the Athletics while Ziegler Mills Stel zer Deibler and Emerson comprise the Stars. Public seating available.
Wisconsin notes quote Kansas State professor William A. McKeever arguing real rural wealth lies in human development not four figure bank deposits. He calls for a constructive program emphasizing spiritual, mental and social growth for the average farm dweller. California joins intercollegiate athletics association meet. Constantinople 1463 portrayal recalls mass slayings and slavery after Mahomet II’s conquest.
Athletics overpower Lohmann in first inning scoring four runs then rely on new recruits in later innings. Stinson shifts in pitchers including Coombs Wyckoff and Harrell as Reynolds closes for Bronchos. McKnight and Seitz shine in field while Lohmann settles after rough start.
An advertisement presents Dr J Harvey Moore an Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist at 204 Gunter office building San Antonio and Dr Fi Ri Cunningham Osteopath at 449 Moore Building with old phone number 984 5 offering help to cure stuttering.
Governor Dunne of Illinois and state legislators visit New York to observe how boxing is regulated under state supervision. They plan to attend Packey McFarland versus Jack Britton at Madison Square Garden and compare features to the Illinois bill recently introduced.
Walter J. Travis of Garden City loses to B. W. Corkran of Baltimore in the ninth annual spring golf tournament round two. Corkran posts 76 to Travis 77 on the home green. Porter of Oakmont defeats Bass, and Fownes Jr. beats Becker to set up further clashes.
At the Central Amateur Athletic Association meet in Chicago three world marks were set. Harry J. Hebner clocked 30 seconds for 50 yards backstroke. A C Raithel swam 40 yards in 19 seconds. The Illinois Athletic Club relay team touched 160 yards in 1 minute 17 seconds. Hebner and Raithel are with IAC. Only local entrants competed.
W. J. Lyons, amateur champion, set four new course records with an 8 over 42 first round and a strong second round in foursome play with T. T. Dillon F. W. Maule Chandler Diehl. Manager Will H. Symons announced improvements at Laurel Heights including bunkers a steam roller and expanded clubhouse facilities to support an eighteen hole course.
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