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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1915

Page

6

Mills Tenpiners Win Odd in Local Pin League

Mills Enxtuvinge Company's tenpin quintet won the odd over the Vousehont five in the Commercial league on Wednesday night, taking the second and third contests 78 to 68 and 68 to 0 after dropping the opener. John Brockenhausen led Mills with 361 total and a 228 in the third game, while two losing quintets reached the 400 mark.

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Bellmont’s Critique of Intercollegiate Sports Emphasis

Dr J C Hall, director of physical training at Washington, argues intercollegiate sport is dying and should be replaced by intra mural forms and vaudeville style exhibitions. He says only a few compete and athlete welfare fades as schools push mass entertainment over broad athletic competition.

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Burns Loses To Thorpe In Kansas City Bout

Kansas City March 11 Pranide Burns of Oakland Cal lost to Fighting Thorpe in the fourth round weighing 183 pounds. The event drew attention to intercollegiate competition and the university's plans for a new athletic house on Lake Austin as part of broader student athletic activities.

Pranide Burns Kansas City Burns Oakland Cal Thorpe Wresett Lake Austad

A Few Minutes With the Sporting Editor on Sunday Boxing

The Sporting Editor discusses moving a major boxing match to Sunday, noting Curley’s pressure on promoters and the novelty of staging a Willard Johnson level contest on the Sabbath. He recalls Sunday sports history and the practical bets and payoffs for the promoters amid boxing’s rising Sunday trend.

Fae Bana Jack Curless Curley Willard-Johnson Mexico Mary Dollars Juarez Havana Oklahoma

Welsh and Ritchie Face Off In World Lightweight Title Fight

New York March 11 Freddie Welsh English champion meets Willie Ritchie Californian in a ten round world lightweight title bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Weigh in 144 pounds at 2 pm. Both fighters in top condition after training camps in New York and Chico. This marks first clash for world title between Wells and America in this city with high stakes for both boxers.

New York Madison Square Garden Freddie Welsh Willie Ritehle Gyo Walsh Geeanpari W. J Ritehle Wayland America Ritchie Thars Sporting Cubs Fondo Saly Ritehin

Oldfield Race Planned Here Next Month

The event, under the Sen Antone Automobile Club, features Barnay OM Geld and famed stunt driver DeLloyd Thompson. Thompson will perform the Jump the Joy and upside down stunts, hailed as daring exhibitions, while the crowd awaits a potential new track record from Harney as Oldfield’s racing prestige grows.

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Huntress and Deiningers Shine in Ninepin League Break

In a two game encounter the Huntress team opened with a win though the score appears misprinted at 82 to 287. The Deiningers followed by taking the second game 562 to 815. Individual scores show Huntress and Deininger names with multiple digits, but the record is garbled.

Huntress Iluntress Deiningers Deininger

Cubs Again Victor Athletes In Exhibition Win

In Ya March 11 the Chicago Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 5 to 3 in the second exhibition game. Zimmerman Saler and Walsh led the hitting for Chicago while McConnell Tavender Hargrave Shawhe Myers and McAvey played for Philadelphia.

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Wage and hour inquiry findings in railroad car industry

Department of Labor study on steam railroad car workers shows 1942 average weekly earnings up 5.3 percent from 1912 while full time hours fell 7 percent. Based on data from 75 establishments and over 12,000 employees, average workweek was 56 hours.

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Fears Its Power Amid Turbulent US Senate Race

A scrambled report notes rising anxiety over a U S Senate contest with signatures and party lines blurred. Key figures include Naples and Linh in a volatile campaign landscape, as observers weigh polling, rhetoric, and potential outcomes.

Queensberry Rules Here Discussed in Boxing History

The writer reviews the Marquis of Queensberry rules and their impact on boxing. It contrasts old London prize ring rules with modern practice and notes that no hugging or clinching is allowed under the Queensberry code. It mentions Sullivan Kilrain and the evolution of glove use and refereeing.

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Promoter announces Havana boxing match delay in Cuba

Havana sources say promoter Jack Curley announced a heavyweight bout between Dank Jonngen and Joss Wizard with a planned April 1 start. The event, originally set for April 4, was postponed with details to follow as Curley outlined the changes during a Wednesday night briefing.

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Cardinals Beat YMCA in Hard Fought League Clash

A rough Wednesday night game saw the Cardinals defeat YMCA 23 to 2 in a benefit exhibition under college rules. Glenn led scoring with four runs, Snyder contributed strong defense and four field goals, while Van Dusen and Paquay added points as the home team dominated with disciplined play and clear edge in talent.

YMG. Acchy Busikel Will St. Lown Cardinal Sunid Whyceler Glenn Chester van Dusen Cham- Wong Yan Warren Heather Paquay Causey Palt Cardukks Glen

Kurtz's Balk-Line Class Expands and Splits

George Kurtz announces that his enlarged balk-line class at Alexander's is divided into two divisions starting with tonight's free reseph. Fifty San Antonio pupils will compete next fall in a preliminary tournament, highlighting notable improvement under Kurtz and manager Norman Lawhorn.

Alvaander George Kurtz Norman Lawhorn Kurtz San Antonio Alexander

Federal League meeting moved to Chicago amid compromise talks

March 11 dispatch reports the Federal League meeting planned for Pittsburgh next Saturday is postponed to Monday in Chicago. The delay follows a Kansas City suit challenging a league transfer to Newark, with continued hearings and rising expectation of a compromise outcome.

Chicago Federal League Pitlsoure Kansas City Federal League

Knights Play Sunday in Calamian Baseball Contest

The Wrights af Calamian baseball team led by Stanlex Koller plans a Sunday morning game at Kriseh's park, with lineup details including AMsworth, Wanter, Leo Hulbrook, and goalie mentions. The Knights of Columbus report 1810 yuriforima uniforms and a blue with charcoal trim, while Manager Keller coordinates lunch and gray uniforms for the knights.

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Bonds Purchased By State Board For Permanent School Fund

The state board of education purchased bonds at its regular meeting totaling 101,109 for the permanent school fund. The list includes numerous district and county bonds such as Elkhart Independent School District 6500 and Brazoria No 7 6000, with many others across Texas. The board made no appropriations for state aid.

Austin Tex Marth State Board of Education Permatnent Lin Zee Farlawing Elkhart Independent Maybank FROOG Meridian Mixston ShamYrack Bell County Trend District Angoa Monty Common School Nye Athgcosa Common Brazoria Carion Gravvom No. Ag Midalga

Permits and Photo Rules Amend Residents

A March 11 note states permits for foreigners must include a police certified photograph. The Helder Journal reports noncompliance may bring penalties. The measure aims to curb German propaganda activity amid rising public concerns and urges prompt adherence.

Helder Yetit Journal

BOXERS TO EXHIBIT CHICAGO TO SUPPORT BILL

Springfield will host professional boxing matches announced to gain backing from state senators and representatives for a boxing bill. The events, led by Representative Edward M. Santry, a former featherweight contender, target key lawmakers. Fox Kodai baseball team holds a crucial meeting tonight at the manager’s residence. all members urged to attend.

Chicago Springfield Edward M. Santry Fox Kodai Sidridae Henrittita Efreet

Brongs Leave for Texas Contests With Cleveland

A scrambled account notes Brongs and Cleveland teams preparing for a string of baseball games. Mentions Fort Bimausten, League Park, and an upcoming clash with Cardinals on Saturday and Sunday. Insurance merger approved as Southland Life takes over San Antonio Life.

Austin Tex Patterson San Antonio Life Insurance Company Southland Life Insurance Company Dallas Henry Seay Malls Teq Southlang John F. Onian San Antonio

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