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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1913

Page

6

Bronchos to Face Giants in Two Games Sunday

The strongest Broncho lineup will oppose the New York Giants in San Antonio this afternoon and again tomorrow. Giants star Jim Thorpe headlines the visitors with McCormick and Fletcher also in the lineup. Manager McGraw may arrive today. his timing could shape Bronx plans as veterans meet a young Broncho squad seeking jobs this spring.

New York Giants Giants San Antonio McGraw Stinson Warriors Gothalmites Jim Thorpe Sweden McCormick Fletcher Dallas Gotham Austin Mathewson Tesreau Bronchos Harry Howell Block Langley Lytle Thorpe Gonter Robertson Hartley Wilson Demaree Goslait Schupp Barnes Soos Wee Shafer Seeeekeeyns Devore Scacsie Eoseetees Pete Field Doyle Suse Boron Murray Cceees Merkle Seaees Wane Hergog Eeees Meyers Sob Sadese Cuncoren Mathewson Tesreau Cvec

Free prescription for nervous debility promises quick home cure

An advertisement offers a free copy of a physician’s prescription claimed to restore manly vigor and memory. It targets “weak men” and urges writing to A. E. Robinson at 4725 Luck Building, Detroit, for a plain sealed envelope with the recipe. The message bills the cure as swift, private, and free, contrasting with costly doctor prescriptions.

A. E. Robinson Luck Detroit Mich

TWO TEAMS PLAY IN ST MARKS LEAGUE FOR PRESEASON SHOWDOWNS

Stinson plans using any or all of his nine pitchers led by Goodwin Davenport Palm Lehmann Reynolds and Neil with Browning as a possibility as Gotham regulars head to San Antonio for a series of 4 o clock games. Linup includes Price Schan Franz Seitz Lemon Schwind Crevenstine Stinson Allen and others as workouts tighten the roster before the two daily matchups.

Stinson Goodwin Davenport Palm Lehmann Reynolds Neil Browning Price Schan Franz Seitz Lemon Schwind Crevenstine Allen St. Mark’s Athletic Association Church Gymnasium Johnson Patterson Gish Deutz

Armored autos in Mexico foreseen as safe travel

Chicago mining engineer Robert Scott arrived on the Seguranca to Mexico and plans a bullet proof car for transporting copper company mail between a camp and Veracruz twelve miles away. He notes open cars have been held up six times in four months. A Boston banker recalls Thomas Lawson’s quips at a financier’s funeral, remarking on defense.

New York Mexico Robert Scott Chicago Veracruz Scott Copper Mr. Scott Boston Thomas Lawson Lawson

Militia Ball Team Organized by Second Texas Infty Company

The San Antonio militia unit Company E of the Second Texas Infantry forms a local amateur baseball team for the coming season. W. Braunschweig, experienced in team management, will captain. After practice games, they will begin Sunday morning at the Calvary post diamond with a lineup including Mullins, Gillett, Lewis, Clinkscales, Ealand, Stein, Drennon, Bishop, Miller, Teal, Molesworth, Hanson, Cooke, Slimp, Bennett, Swift, Bowles, McLellan, Knight, and Haas.

Second Texas Infantry San Antonio W. Braunschweig Calvary Post Burt Mullins Perry Gillett Sam Lewis Paul Clinkscales Arthur Ealand William Stein Claude Drennon Howell P. Bishop Earl Miller van Teal B. Molesworth B. Hanson Robert Cooke Horace B. Slimp Hugh Bennett Charles R. Swift S. Price Bowles McLellan R. Knight Henry Haas

Chicago Negotiates for Harmon from St Louis

Chicago Nationals report from Tampa negotiating with St Louis for pitcher Fitcher Bob Harmon. Manager Evers may offer two players for the right-hander, among candidates Jimmy Shekard Ward Miller Tommy Leach Lefty Leifield Humphries and Bill Powell. Bresnahan favors securing Harmon if possible.

Chicago Chicago Nationals Tampa Fla St. Louis Fitcher Bob” Harmon Evers Jimmy Shekard Ward Miller Tommy Leach Lefty Leifield Humphries Bill” Powell Bresnahan Harmon

Harlandale Team to Play Louis Book Store Nine Sunday

Harlandale faces Louis Book Store Nine at 2 30 Sunday afternoon on the Harlandale diamond. Manager Edge urges all players to attend practice at 9 Sunday morning and 2 o clock in the afternoon.

Harlandale Louis Book Store Edge

Lipton to Reply Through Ulster Yacht Club Next Week

Lipton will reply through the Royal Ulster Yacht Club next week to the rejection of his America's Cup challenge. No decision has been reached on whether the challenge will be modified. Also noted is the annual theft of gold valued at about 5.9 million dollars from Rand mines in South Africa despite theft-prevention measures.

Rand South Africa

Hoefgens Move Up in Turner Bowling Double Header

In Turner bowling league action Hoefgen moved up from last to near last after a double header win. First game Lowther led early. final scores Lowther 240 Hoefgen 213. Second game Hoefgen surged to 278 to Lowther 274 as Hoefgen overcame early deficit.

Hoefgen Lowther Hoefgen Rollers

Dual tourney on Country Club course with five prizes

A medal handicap golf event will be played this afternoon at the Country Club. Five prizes are at stake including a silver cup and leather caddie bag donated by George M. Clark and a three ball sweepstake prize. Many players are expected to participate.

Country Club George M. Clark

High School Beats Lutherans 6 to 3 at Seguin

San Antonio High School defeated Lutheran College 6 to 3 in Seguin yesterday. Captain Pahlmann sparked a triple steal to plate runs while Taylor pitched creditably and Young and Pahlmann starred in the field. Batteries: Taylor and Johnson for the High School Albans and Stricker for Lutherans. Umpires: Lindemann and Kilday.

Lutheran College Seguin San Antonio Pahlmann Young Taylor R. H. E. High School Taylor and Johnson Albans and Stricker Lindemann Kilday

Frierson and Liggett Released by Detroit Americans

GULFPORT Miss March 15 Manager Jennings of the Detroit Americans announced the release of First Baseman Liggett and Outfielder Frierson. Liggett came from St Marys College Oakland Cal and Frierson from the Texas League. The club will split into two squads Sunday with one heading to New Orleans for four games and the other to Baton Rouge. They depart for the north for the opening game at St Louis April 10.

Frierson Liggett Gulfport Miss Jennings Detroit Americans St. Mary's College Oakland Cal New Orleans McGuire Baton Rouge North St. Louis

Boxing Bill Approved and State Boxing Commission Named

Helena Mont March 15 Governor Stuart approved the Kiley boxing bill and named a state boxing commission. Under the law 12 round contests are to be permitted under the supervision of the commission.

Helena Mont Stuart

Confidence in New Rejuvenation Methods Promises Free Demonstration

An advertisement touts newly discovered direct rejuvenation methods with claims of proven efficiency and hundreds of cured patients. It invites readers to come in for a free demonstration to experience the powers and benefit from the treatment, asserting unmatched confidence in its effectiveness.

Not a Dollar Need Be Paid Until Cured

Advert follows a medical clinic promising restoration of health and vitality for men with chronic diseases. Claims success with conditions like varicocele, stricture, prostatitis, rupture, and nervous debility, offering treatment without upfront payment and inviting written case descriptions if unable to visit.

Allom May Compete For America’s Cup

New York report states English yachtsman Charles C. Allom, owner of the fast 15 metre cutter Istria, eyes a Cup race with a 23 metre boat under international rules. He has inquired with the New York Yacht Club and hopes Sir Thomas Lipton might amend conditions to permit a smaller boat race. Allom argues the sport gains from the Cup returning to America if America loses.

New York Sir Thomas Lipton Charles c. Allom Istria Sir Thomas Allom New York Yacht Club America

Truthful Sidi Iata Tomb Oath Rite In Timbuctoo

In Timbuctoo the tomb of Sidi Iata is revered as the oath relic. People swear before the mausoleum, voice the dead, and risk death for falsehood. A wife who swore falsely is chastised publicly and later sanctified as guardian of the tomb’s authenticity.

Timbuctoo le Cri de Paris Sidi Iata Sidi Iain Sidilaia Sidi Gustaian Sidi Iala

Ban on poker by New York Americans manager Chance

New York March 15 Major league clubs tighten conduct rules. Frank Chance, new manager of the New York Americans, bans poker playing for money by his players. A Bermuda training camp report states a heavy fine will be imposed for violations.

New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago Nationals Frank Chance New York Americans Bermuda Chance

Philadelphia Americans Defeat Fort Worth 3 0 in Exhiting Game

Fort Worth loses to PhiladelphiaAmerican in Fort Worth Texas on March 15. Walsh made a long running catch likely robbing Allen of a homer in the fifth. Final score Philadelphia 3 Fort Worth 0. Batteries Coombs Brown Bender D Murphy Thomas Lapp Mc Cafferty Appleton Vance.

Fort Worth Tex Philadelphia American Walsh Allen R.H. E. Philadelphia Coombs Brown Bender D. Murphy Thomas Lapp McCafferty Appleton Vance

New Team Organized The John Williams Club Formed

The John Williams Club is the latest baseball team organized with W Bijsfeld as manager and John Williams as captain. Players include A Blew ett, Charles J Hoffmann, J Sellinger, H Lutz, 8S Applewhite, W Gerhardt, M Gerhardt and J Pack. Team seeks matches. contact Wisfeld Crockett or Charles Hoffmann Crockett 1189.

John Williams W. Bijsfeld Missionfield A. Blewett Charles J. Hoffmann J. Sellinger H. Lutz Applewhite W. Gerhardt M. Gerhardt J. Pack Wisfeld Crockett Eee Charles Hoffman Crockett

Wilcox Beats Carow 1100 to 49 in Rex Parlors Tourney

Wilcox defeated Carow 1100 to 49 in the 14-2 balk line billiard tournament at Rex parlors last night. Carow started strong with three in the first five innings, then Wilcox gained the lead with safe play, reaching his hundredth point in the eighty fifth inning and posting a high run of 10. The event concludes for the week, with play resuming Monday night and continuing nightly through the week.

Wilcox Carow Rex

Smith Knocks Out English Champion in Madison Square Garden

Gunboat Smith of California knocked out Bombardier Wells, England’s heavyweight champion, in the second round of a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Wells led early with jabs and defense, but Smith rallied, delivering a series of rights and lefts that culminated in a final right to the jaw sending Wells crashing to the canvas.

New York Gunboat Smith California Bombardier Wells England Madison Square Garden Wells Smith

W. T. Beats Peacock In Seven Inning Clash

West Texas Military Academy fists the Peacocks 3 to 2 in seven innings at West End diamond. Houston kept the Purple and Gold alive with timely relief work while Harlock and Williams starred for their teams. Harlock’s late three bagger tipped the balance in a tight, defensive game.

West Texas Military Academy Peacock West End Houston Williams Peacoe Harlock Wes Texas R. H West Texas Harlock, Houston Taylor and Hudson Carr and Townes

Billiard Players Tie For Second In Balk Line Race

ST. LOUIS reports C. C. Peterson defeated George Sutton 400 to 376 in the 18.2 balk line billiard tournament to tie Sutton for second place. Earlier Calvin Demarest beat Jose Ortiz 400 to 181 in the afternoon session.

ST. Louis C. C. Peterson George Sutton Sutton Calvin Demarest Jose Ortiz

Largest relay meet entries at Pennsylvania event reach sixty five colleges

Philadelphia March 14 The field for the University of Pennsylvania relay races on April 26 has grown to 65 colleges the largest number entered for any meet in the sport's history Dr J R Cunningham 449 Moore Bldg Osteopath old phone 984-5

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania J. R. Cunningham Moore Bldg

Stranger in Boston Confuses Statue Identity

A New York Evening Sun tale describes a stranger in Boston asking a woman sketching who a statue on Copley Square represents. The woman replies she would call him Ar is-ti-des, provoking the stranger’s amazement. The twist: Bostonia corrects him, noting she was right to doubt him.

Boston New York Copley Square Bostonia

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce with phone contact 341 for emergency and non emergency transport needs.

Riebe Undertaking Co E. Commerce

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