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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1913

Page

8

Athletics Meet Bronchos In Fast Training Game

The Athletics and Bronchos schedule a fast training game at 4 p.m. under Umpire Harry Howell as both teams feature regulars and rookies. Price and Powers catch, Davenport Palm Reynolds pitch, with Lemon Seitz Collins infield, Burke short, and Baker making his camp debut for Philadelphia. Tomorrow features a veteran rematch, followed by Sunday when the Giants take the field at the local diamond.

Athletics Harry Howell Baseball Headquarters Howell Price Powers Nags Davenport Palm Reynolds Lemon Seitz Collins Burke Reid Stinson Crevenstine Baker Danny Murphy Bronco Murphy McInnes Davis Oldring Strunk Walsh E. Murphy Baker- Barry-Collins Thomas Lapp Philadelphia John J. McGraw Giants Marlin

Sams Bowler Triumph in Postponed League Match

The San Antonio Machine and Supply Company bowling club won their postponed match against the San Antonio Gas and Electric Company in the Commercial League, securing first place. Reeder led with a 237 high game and 206 as the best average, while Thomas totaled 583 pins. The Gas and Electric squad featured Emerson with a 236 high game and a 200 average.

San Antonio Machine and Supply Company San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Electrics Gasco Boys Sams Muehlendorff Thomas Reeder Doc’ Smith Emerson Armbrust McHugo Sams Company Eagle Furniture Company Sams Boys

Stevens trap shoot awards honor to Toepperwein amid Athletics guests

The San Antonio Gun Club held a regular trap shoot where F. L. Toepperwein won the Stevens button after a shoot-off for a tied score. Eddie Plank and other Philadelphia Athletics members attended and competed, with Toepperwein finishing second tied with Ward at 94 of 100. Individual scores list Plank and Ward among top marks, followed by a mix of contenders. The column also notes the provenance of the eighteenth century necklace now owned by Gertrude Weston of Skownegan.

Stevens F. L. Toepperwein San Antonio Philadelphia Athletics Eddie Plank Diamond Stars George Ward Goothe Schienwobees Toepperwein Chew Vicsgadenaageess BROOK Muifoay Pruett Adabahr Big Riden Barnett St He Case Townsend Collina She

Promising Rejuvenation Methods Offered Free of Charge

An advertisement touts newly discovered direct methods claimed to rejuvenate and cure many patients. It invites readers to come in confidence and receive a free demonstration of the procedure’s supposed efficiency.

Not a Dollar Need Be Paid Until Cured

Victorian era medical advertisement pleading readers to seek treatment for chronic and venereal diseases. Claims long history of cures and urges writing with case details if unable to call. Warns patients against persistent weakness and loss of vitality and promises restoration of health and vigor.

War Costume Stirs Confidence for 1913 Pennant Race

The scrappy leader of the National League pennant holders remains cocky about the title and laughs off any talk of another team winning the 1913 race, insisting New York will prevail.

New York

Tossers to Play Double Header Tonight on Y Court

In the Y M C A Sunday School League a pair of basketball games are scheduled for the Y court this evening. Evang elical Association faces Travis Park Methodists in the opener while Calvary Baptists meet St Mark's in the second match. Five weeks remain in the league race with West End Methodists atop the standings, making the remaining games potentially tight and decisive.

Y. M. GC Evangelical Association Travis Park Methodists Calvary Baptists St. Mark's West End Methodists

Mackmen at A. and M. College open schedule

Connie Mack and his Yanigans will play the A and M baseball squad in College Station for the season opener. The four day program runs Tuesday through Thursday with the Vanigans touring Dallas and Fort Worth to face the regu lars. The item also includes unrelated historical notes and jokes from the period.

College Station Tex Connie Mack Yanigans Moran Mackmen Philadelphia Vanigans Dallas and Fort Worth

Baseball schedules set for 1913 season across major and minor leagues

Professional baseball leagues map out 1913 schedules with opening dates from April first in the Pacific Coast League to April 18 in the Western and Southern Leagues. Changes include Falls River relocating to Portland, Waterbury joining the Eastern Association, and New London plus Pittsfield entering an eight club Connecticut area circuit.

New York Falls River Mass Portland Waterbury Eastern Association New England Central Association

Athletics to Bowl Return Match With Emerson Stars

The Philadelphia Athletics duck pin team faces the Emerson Stars tonight at Grand alleys aiming to reverse a Friday loss. Last match the Athletics won two of three games but trailed by 23 pins overall. Lineups: Athletics Mc Innes Murphy Plank Davis Richter Stars Ziegler Mills Deib ler Stelzer Emerson. Start time 8 15 with seating to accommodate many spectators.

Philadelphia Athletics Emerson Stars Athletics McInnes Murphy Plank Davis Richter Ziegler Mills Deibler Stelzer Emerson

Finnish champion Kohlemainen breaks down in New York

Hannes Kohlemainen the Finnish Olympic champion runner has temporarily broken down with shin splints from constant pounding on indoor boards. Reports in athletic circles say the speedster may be out for several months after quitting in the early stages of a two mile race at Madison Square Garden last Thursday night.

New York Hannes Kohlemainen Madison Square Garden

City League Gaits Plans for Manager Meeting Drop

City Baseball League managers suspend talks until near the player list cut from eighteen to twelve men. President Israel orders the pause as clubs stay within the eighteen-man limit. Some managers seek Broncho recruits like Boss Stinson dropped Saturday. Recruits may stay in the city to play semi pro ball and gain Texas League seasoning.

Israel Lindt Stinson San Antonio

Girls Meet Southwestern in St Marks Floor Tilt

The Thomas School girls basketball team hosts Southwestern University tonight at 7 on St Mark's floor as part of a stretch for the title. Southwestern seeks the win to bolster its championship chances while Thomas carries a solid season record and six years with only two defeats.

Thomas School Southwestern University St. Mark’s Southwestern Thomas

St Patrick Day Wrestling Card Planned In San Antonio

Promoter Tom Head expects a mid dleweights card around March 17 with tentative arrangements for several bouts. The Brown Evans dispute could pit Brown against Evans for under 2500 or lead to a substitute bout involving Jim Turner if negotiations fail. Other talks include Jack Olson the Newfoundland champion and Sa Anderson the English middle for the 17th in a bid to stage a real wrestling event.

San Antonio Tom Head Tom Walt Evans Taylo Wonder Evans Brown Evan Purson Taylo Ch Pion Southwest Head Jim Turner Police Gazette Jack Olson Newfoundland Sa Anderson

Harvard Stadium to host national track championship proposal

Boston officials consider holding the national track and field championship at Harvard Stadium next summer under the Boston Athletic Association. Oxford and Cambridge likely to attend to meet Harvard and Yale, aiming to add international flavor to the event.

Boston Harvard Stadium Au Pices Boston Athletic Oxfor Cambridge Harvar Yale

Tailored New Spring Suits Offered at 24.75 Tomorrow

A local clothing store promotes spring style with hand tailored suits priced at 24.75 instead of 30.00. The ad urges customers to visit tomorrow, predicting high turnout as shoppers seize the value.

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