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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
3
A historic call invites readers to share anecdotes about San Antonians with prizes totaling $2000 and smaller awards. Names of local businesses are listed as sponsors and prize distributors. The contest deadline is March 31, with entrants urged to submit brief, engaging anecdotes rather than finished stories.
The Homes and Prides split a best two of three series as Heroes edged ahead. Individual standout Hill scored 209 in a game, Degrint posted 188 for the series, and Gibson led the Prides with a 553 series averaging 1838 per game. Prides won game one while Heroes swept the next two to claim the series.
Physical Director names men who will compete on March 20 in a city sports carnival. Names include C Loshe in the high jump and Lushe in the mile along with others. Officials urge calling The Lishr business office for the official schedule of the Toray State Baseball league for Lon tree.
Oliver plans another match against the Meek trio of billiard experts, aiming to avenge a prior loss to Stone, Dun Misha, and Fox. The Wednesday game will be held at Lead Hall, Windehivi Ty, in the state, featuring the top exponents of the game.
Fragmented notice notes military leader timing and open games this week between amateur teams including Penguch's nine and Strong post team. Amid unclear text, celebrations and references to Washington and Chicago News surface alongside garbled names and dates, reflecting a chaotic OCR read.
A fragment suggests relief or change in toll payment on the Brooklyn Bridge with dialogue about who must pay. The readable bits mention the phrase no and a driver question about payments. The source text is incomplete but indicates toll policy discussion.
A Birmingham born pitcher reportedly joins the Brooklyn team amid a messy deal. The player faced scrutiny over prior associations and a national commission inquiry, with questions about his eligibility and conduct affecting his immediate prospects.
The fragmentary OCR references McByde as a referee and mentions wrestling events, opponents, and locations with scattered names. It hints at a championship context, officials, and possible plans for future events, but the text is garbled and hard to decipher.
A garbled text sample questions a location in Kentucky and discusses Topo as if referencing a scene. The readable fragments hint at a dreamlike or oblique reference, with no clear events, people, organizations, or dates to anchor a proper news brief.
Zork's Steers edged Meg Left in a narrow finish as the first game went to MM. Baete Giants by 21. Gus Schneider posted 24 pins, and several players added splashes in both contests. Lineups list Giantke Daetz Schmidt Kuehn Schuncke Riedner Judmater Hoetgen Philips Newnan Steer A Zd captain Talley Kuelny Wallch Grasen Geyer Waltf Sehnetter. East Commerce street paper box maker Burnett Co. profiles company founder I L Burnett with 30 years in the trade and a 35 to 50 worker plant serving Texas Louisana and Mexico.
The sporting editor lists applicants for city leagues and commercial teams to form a city-wide schedule. Firms and individuals such as Red Box White Sox Chapa Reis Larnel Hobbry Terrace France Thielo L. Frank & Co Halit Bros and others have submitted entries. Proposals also seek supply contracts for post quartermasters with bids due April 16, 1908, at Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio offices.
The Past, offies teuntu league hosts 11th weekly clash between Gloveimer's Mobawxs and Loh rmueller's Bronghos on Emerson alleys as City Distributors face Independenta. Independents aim to topple first place, following last week's upset of Up Mailing Division. Bowling clubs in St Joseph and Dilly ngion plan schedules for six tenman teams by April. A tenpin tourney is set for April 4 at Emer gan alleys, while Muth's alleys undergo a overhaul to rival city venues.
Will Play, former En inin of San Antonio Academy, has a trial with Victoria. A league corps named Lavaci includes Victoria and nearby towns and awaits a decision on his eligibility and future in the competition.
Peacock defeated an independent team in seven innings yesterday aftermooin by a score of 7 to 3. Peacacl boys bunched hits and scored Leavy in the flat two innings.
Missionfield defeated Bradford by 73 to a lower score yesterday on their home diamond. Walfson and Hudson starred for Missionfield, while Hankin and Nash led Bradford in a hard fought game marked by solid pitching and late comebacks.
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