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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1913

Page

8

Bronchos Dominate Athletics In Rainy Spring Practice

Davenport and Palm shut out most of the Athletics as the San Antonio Bronchos beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 in seven innings. Stinson and Franz sparked a late tally while Allen and Collins contributed key defensive plays.

George Stinson Athletics Philadelphia Athletic San Antonio Heavers Davenport Palm Waly Stinson Franz Price Walsh Nags Crevenstine Har Principa Meade Nag Ross Stinson Allen Narowly Collins San Antonio Burke SOE Oscsas O Pohbib ELEB San Antonio Philadelphia Houck Plank Harrell Harrel McInnes Howell

Are You a Strong Vital Man Vitality Belt Offer

A promotional appeal declares strength comes from nature and a health belt worn at night. It promises vast vitality and manly vigor, claims thousands benefited, and offers a free book detailing the device and its use with no drugs or medicines needed.

Book Offer Promises Strength for All Men

An advertisement invites readers to obtain a hopeful, carefully written book on manly vigor. It claims the work should be in everyone's possession and urges visits to the office in the city between 8 and 6 for more information and a free copy.

Frank Chance Day Planned in Chicago May 15 Parade

Friends honor Frank Chance former Cubs manager now head of the New York Americans. May 15 will be Frank Chance day at National Park as NYA open western engagement with Chicago Americans. Parade with police escort and brass band from Board of Trade to the park. Two thousand seats reserved on first base side for Chance to play. Committee from west and south side oversees arrangements.

Chicago Frank Chance Cubs New York Americans Chicago Americans National Park South Side New York Board of Trade

Harvard Crew Brings Goodale Back to No. 4 Seat

Harvard varsity crew notes its first lineup change since practice began on the Charles River as Goodale returns to No 4 after a hockey season rest. The Cambridge team welcomed the veteran rower back this week amid spring training.

Cambridgeh Mass Goodale Harvard Charles River

Cup Challenger and Electric Team Triumph in League Night

Electrics win behind Captain Schwartz 223 high game and 178 average as Wolff & Marx face Southwestern Telephone bowlers. Clothiers seek rebound after Haberdashers sweep last week. scores show Wagenfehr Menger McHugo Muehlendorff Fynerson and Schwartz leading for their teams in a 2644 and 2454 totals.

Electrics Schwartz Wolff & Marx Company Southwestern Telephone Company Clothiers Ransom & Silsbee Haberdashers Lord Gayle Nolan

Rowing crew shifts move Trumull to seat two

Yesterday I Trumbull displaced I H Trum bull and moved from No 4 to No 2. G Von L Meyer shifts from No 2 to the second crew. The first crew order becomes Stroke Firnie Reynolds Harwood Mills Goodale Stratton Trumbull Murray.

I. H. Trumbull Trumbull G. von L. Meyer Firnie Reynolds Harwood Mills Goodale Stratton Murray

Pitcher Newt Trigg Signs With Wichita Falls

Corpus Pitcher Newt Trigg, ex Corpus Christi South Texas League, signs with Wichita Falls in the Texas Oklahoma League and will report at once. Trigg also heads a cotton factory in Lockhart Texas.

Corpus Lockhart Tex Newt Trigg Corpus Christi Wichita Falls Trigg

YACHTSMEN 10 TAKE UP CUP CHALLENGE

The New York Yacht Club prepares to discuss Lipton’s America's Cup challenge from the Royal Ulster Yacht Club. Debate centers on whether a 75 foot waterline yacht should challenge a 90 footer, with timing allowances possibly favoring the larger vessel.

Yachtsmen New York Royal Ulster Yacht Club Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club Sir Thomas

YACHT CLUB HOPES 75-FOOTER INSPIRES SPUR OF BOATBUILDING

A plan mentions a 75-foot yacht aimed at advancing the sport and stimulating multiple new vessel builds. Local enthusiasts see it as a catalyst for broader yacht construction and competitive development.

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Electrics Win Two From Households In Commercial League

Gas & Electric bowling squad defeated Household Furniture Company to take the series on the Grand alleys. Gasco led by Emerson who shot 229 and a .203 average, while McHage totaled 566 pins across three games. Klendorff contributed solid scores as the match tightened in the final frame.

San Antonio Gas & Electric Company Household Furniture Company Gasco Boys Emerson Electrics McHage Klendorff

Lambert Wins Cue Match From Wilcox In 14.2 Balkline Tourney

The Rex Parlors hosted the opening 14.2 balkline billiard tournament with Lambert defeating Traylor 100 to 66 in 58 innings. Carow vs Wilcox follows tonight with both players already noted for strong practice work and potential runs. Attendance was solid as viewers watched a tentative start with Traylor’s best run a 11 in the 37th inning.

Rex Parlors Traylor Lambert Carow Wilcox Navite Arr Tees St. Anthony Co St. Mark

New Nag Shortstop Arrives For Work

Arthur Schwind, shortstop, joined Stinson's squad after being purchased last week from Boston. On a clear day before league play, he showed potential as he practiced with the Braves and he and the team prepared for the season opening. The Athletics traveled to Austin, while fans awaited progress and Houston games.

Arthur Schwind Boston Stinson Ind George Stallings Braves Cruits Athletics Austin Houston

Postponed High School Texas Military Academy Baseball Game

Rain drenches the field forcing a postponement of the High School versus Texas Military Academy base team game. Date not set yet, with early next week unlikely due to a crowded schedule.

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Suits in Sprin’s Best Styles at $17.75 Tomorrow

Tomorrow only, new suits in gray brown blue and nobby mixtures. Each suit is fresh and looks made to order though priced at 17 75 instead of the 22. They are built to wear and offered to prove value to you by trying them on.

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