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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
10
Rain drenched Bleetr Park and forced postponements as Hughey Jennings leads the Tigers toward a 7:20 train to Austin for a university club game. Weather and lineup chatter mix with talk of spring practice and roster shifts amid uncertain forecasts and prep notes.
George Wextersil, a former Broncho utility player, leaves Tuesday for a new field at one deaver after a single season in major league baseball. His move follows strong early career and hopes to improve, with fans cheering his progress and good will from his hometown.
The scene shows a tall man named Jim Jeffries failing to pass through a gate after farewells on the Lake Station bound for the Twentieth Century Limited. A gate attendant denies him entry while Mrs. Jeffries holds tickets. The crowd notes the feat as Jim Jeffries is humorously stopped at the gate.
Readable fragments advertise magazines and light items with coupons and shop names, mentioning Louis and bookstore imagery. The note suggests a generic sale or want ad style for miscellaneous goods.
Macon Georgia March 12 They have been calling Norman Elberfeld by many nicknames as he settles into the New York Yankees infield. The former manager Witherfield is now in the rear while Elberfeld takes third base under George Staling in the shift to restore team harmony.
In Hot Springs a strange tale unfolds about pitcher's claim of an accident at a hotel near St Louis. Evans supposedly was knocked out after a confrontation with a spectator, while Myatt allegedly loaned money and Rigler denied alarming reports. The scene echoes across the National and American leagues with conflicting dates and rumors.
San Antonio fell to Ramos Heights. Rollin and Shelton sparked a St Louis college win after a seven inning rally. High school beat Draughon 6 to 3. basketball divisions see Turners vs YMCA in championship Monday at post gym. Oscar Guessay led a weekly trap shoot with Hornaday and Webs close behind. MG A indoor baseball league playoff looms.
Pittsburgers set a new world record in two man bowling tests as Al Lena Wesler and Tony Schovegler of Madison Wisconsin rolled 140. The old mark was 128 by Chambers and Nieno of Chicago.
The contest began last night with the Lock taking the opening game from the Seniors by a close scare. The play was of excellent character and the winners were rightfully entitled to the victory.
Members of the San Antonio Griqket club gathered at Cap H. P. England’s residence for a smoker and social. Thirty five members attended as J. F. Howard was chosen president RG Harding first vice president C F Carturi second vice president A P England captain A C Le Ventre vice captain I W Gralthers treasurer W H Miler secretary. Plans were made for a season with first match on the upper best grounds Saturday at 5 pm.
The Tigers toppled the Wolves at St. desent alleys to halt a Woest lead and share first place with L. Neugehaner and Kaus. Tarrillion led Tigers with three splashes and a string of strikes, topping the scoring as Jaeckle, Suchunfues, Gruos and others contributed strong pinfalls.
Ollo Toles Zebras vs Rindner's Pioneers slated for Tyrer alleys with a reportedly even match. The Beethoven donlars begin bowling season tonight at Beethoven hall with a club selection match. Posiafice Prides and t. R. Y MG. A. teams set for tomorrow night at R. R. Y MG. A. lanes. Laure Ladies Bowlers hold practice at Weir alleys Sommers garden after yesterday’s session.
Hunter Hill, third baseman for the Buffalo Western League club, met Mudcats management after arriving in town for talks. Hill, who has played for several American league teams, could take over as manager this season.
New York March 12 Hugh McIntosh promoter of the Johnson Burns world championship clash in Sydney arrived on the steamer Manread from Liverpool. He announced a prior pledge of 40000 to back a Johnson versus Johnson bout for the world title if both agreed to fight in Australia. McIntosh said he would back a match for the title if the two agreed to contest.
A fragmented rail and transit schedule lists various local routes and departures, including Kerrville and Corpus Christi connections, Houston coast lines, and east and west bound trains. The OCR yields scattered times and station names with numerous errors and omissions.
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