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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1912

Page

36

Open Plays Win Game for M. T. S. Eleven

Marshall defeats San Marcos Baptist Academy 24 to 0 on Marshall field. Lined by Ragland and Butler, Marshall forwards dominate a weak Baptist defense as H Waits and Schleicher add scoring. Bee and Trainer stand out for Baptist in punting and runs, but the home team seals the victory with four touchdowns.

Warriors Marshall San Marcos Baptist Academy Marshall Field San Marcos Menace Baptist Baptists Ragland Butler McLain Bee Mitchell Pegues Trainer San Marcos H. Waits Schletcher Schleicher McLain-Billingley

Shelton 10 Seeks New Orleans Fight

"Fighting Jack" Shelton sails for New Orleans to seek a bout with Willie Gibbs at Olympia Athletic club. He plans to travel via Memphis to New York and other towns, promising one fight per stop and aiming to rise in heavy weight soon. Shelton credits his San Antonio stay with boosting boxing's profile locally.

Willie Gibbs Olympia Athletic Club Orleans Shelton New Orleans New York Memphis Gibbs San Antonio Jack

Minors to Take Up Executive Matters

Milwaukee November meeting of the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs discussed constitutional amendments. A committee on revision was to report today on matters including the proposed changes. President Baum of the Pacific Coast league noted the class AA salary cap was withdrawn and reconsidered.

Milwaukee Wis National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs Baum Pacific Coast League

Billiard Tourney Showcases Safe Play By Dr White

In the Alexander's three cushion billiard tourney Dr B F White, scratch in Class A, defeated Phelan in 59 innings 25 to 17. White displayed sharp positional play and tough leaves. Williams led Brandes early with 12 of 15, but Brandes rallied to win on the fortieth stroke, the shortest game yet in the event.

Alexander's B. F. White Phelan White Williams Brandes

King Cole Becomes Barber Shop Manager in Chicago

Former Chicago NL pitcher known as King Cole signs a contract to manage a downtown barber shop in an office building. Details indicate a post baseball career shift with no playing duties.

Chicago King” Cole National League Baseball Club

High School Eleven to Meet St Louis Gladiators at Electric Park

This afternoon at four o'clock the High school football eleven will tangle with the St Louis college gladiators at Electric Park. Both teams are evenly matched for weight with speedy backs and a strong line. Kelso's punting gives the High an edge while Caufield of the collegians is noted for clever ball carries. The game promises surprises and should rank among the season’s best.

St. Louis College Gladiators Electric Park High Kelso Collegians Caufield St. Louis

Philadelphia Leads In Fielding Of 1912 American League

Official fielding averages show Philadelphia leading the 1912 American League with Boston second and Chicago third Washington fourth. Chick Gandil stars at first for Washington with 12 errors in 117 games. Morris Rath handles 816 chances with 31 errors for Chicago. McBride heads Washington shortstops, Turner tops Cleveland third basemen, Strunk and Crawford share outfield honors with three errors each.

Chicago Philadelphia Boston Washington Chick’ Gandil Borton Morris Rath Lajoie Cleveland Collins McBride Turner Strunk Sam Crawford Detroit Cobb White Plank Coombs Cady St Souls New York Johnson Bradley ORO Ouden Rath A. E. Pot McMillan New York Wallace St Louis Seema Bush Pet Vitt Turner Neveland See Olson Troon Dear Detroi Brot Baker Sehen Hunter A. E. Pet PSU RRR Renecnvesee Renrrsseereree Baumgardner St. Louis Cashion Paccuws Beenmerpereere A. Pet Williams Weahilston Livingston

Marshall and High Play Set with Martial Officiating

Last Saturday's game between Marshall and High featured Lieutenant Baehr as referee and Lieutenant Johnson as umpire. Competent staff handled remaining official duties to ensure fast play and smooth action.

Marshall High Baehr Johnson

Motorists Plan 10 Open Club House

The San Antonio Automobile club will raise a $20,000 charter to open a new club house by December 5. Of the amount, $10,500 is subscribed, $6,000 for building, with the rest to follow. A reception committee will plan opening day, likely before December 15, with details announced soon. Death of J. S. Carr is noted. traffic ordinance approved. a motor race meet may be planned for spring. Public notices include Riverside Restaurant ad.

San Antonio Automobile Club Frederick J. Fielding Fielding J. S. Carr R.W. Carr Hering Bexar County

Parrots Lose to Eagles in City Ninepin Bowlers Clash

Eagles beat Parrots in two games to take second place by solid margins. I Tarril ion led winners with strong pins while H Pasche topped Parrots in individual scores. Umpire Marling and scorer F Huntress noted the match as high scoring for the season.

Parrots Eagles H. Pasche I. Tarrilion Marling F. Huntress

National Revolver Championship Results at Springfield

About 500 marksmen from all sections of the country competed in the outdoor championships. A. W. Poindexter of Denver won the revolver championship with 467 points. L. P. Castaldini of Springfield took the pistol title with 461. J. H. Snook of Columbus earned the military revolver crown with 621 and led the military record match with 212. Beaver Revolver club of Denver won the team match with 774. Dr C A Burgeson of Denver won the pocket revolver event with 208.

Springfield Mass United States Revolver Association J. B. Crabtree A. W. Poindexter Denver L. P. Castaldini J. H. Snook Columbus Beaver Revolver Club C. M. McCutcheon Arthur Smith A. B. Hardy A. M. Poindexter C. A. Burgeson

Howell Beats Ferns In Ten Round Boxing Match

Tommy Howell defeated Wildcat Ferns in Indianapolis in a ten round bout. Ferns was knocked down in the second round after a heavy left to the chin but finished stronger in the final round.

K. C Indianapolis Ind Tommy Howell Ferns Howell

Y M C A Plans Thanksgiving Handicap Cross Country Run

Enthusiasm grows for a seven mile handicap cross country run promoted by Chester Slimp. Runners start at the Y M C A and traverse streets including D to Tenth Burleson Braunfels Army Post River avenue and finish on Avenue D. Handicaps set at 3, 2, and 1 minutes with a 25 cent entry fee. Three medals awarded to top finishers.

Chester Slimp Tenth Burleson Braunfels Avenue Army Post R Avenue River Avenue P Cal Ch Fuquay

Riverside Restaurant Menu Offers Turkey or Chicken

A Riverside Restaurant advertises meals featuring turkey or chicken as the main options along with other dishes. The note emphasizes the venue as a place for a good meal.

Riverside Restaurant

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