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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1915

Page

6

Upsets in Billiard Tourney Deliver Surprises

In a tense Thursday night run, Dignowitty Hill toppled rivals in a close pocket billiards event. Aldaco stunned Telford in the night session, while Adams edged Johnson in a high run affair, reversing the earlier afternoon results as crowds watched keenly for the final matches.

A. Adams Bille Johnson Aldaco Hd Dalford Adams Gosde Farang Johnson Adams Telford Tournes Oproners Roth Aldaca Belford Slanfere Vietory Berfard Rives Adama Billie Johnson Toul TaAgams State

Jonas Quint Victors In Junior A Basketball Thriller

Jonas' quintet defeated Mark Postlewaite's squad in the Junior A league at the Y M C A on Thursday. The winners led 11 to 8 at halftime, with Norris Stewart scoring five early goals and Hudson Tatum adding three field baskets. Jonas, Knox, and Croix contributed in the win, while Postlewaite and Kalles led the losers with five and four points respectively. guards Jonas and Knox starred for Jonas.

Russell Tongs Nam Mark Postlewaite Y. M. QA Norris Stewart Penred Hudson Tatum Mickey Ratertstra Jonax Croix Pouttewaite Kalles Insers Jonas Knox Waepp Lyons Postiewarte Stewart Oo Eeys Tescombat

Local squad plans trip for Saturday game

An unclear public notice notes that Coley at Purpug Chriath Jugh schol expects the Local Bunch to travel to Bewillle to meet the gritton ware thors of that alty. The schedule hints at a hard game at Hevyile with many Trent Cathiefest attendees. No definitive cancellation is indicated.

Corpus Coley Purpug Chriath

Coaches Enter Protest Over Football Rule Change

Allelic directors of Ulg nie and variants urge insertion in the football code. Protests should occur before season start or well before key games. Changes avoid eleventh hour protests risking disqualification of several star players. Chicago, Nov. 12.

Allelic Ulg Nie Igveral Ste. Gncago

Household quintet wins odd game in sommerceal tenpin league

Households prevail in a tight three game Commercial League match losing the final set but winning the first two. Nolan led with 526 total pins while Duke posted a 526 in one game and led the losing Prides with 824. Close totals show 2742 versus 2242 pins across the two squads.

Househall Iis Teftargy Quinnet Trst Tis Ives Jvet Nolan Hardy Foward Prides Rush Otal Duke

St Marys Alumni Plan For Basketball Team

A large crowd attended a St Marys alumni meeting Thursday night as plans started for the 1915-16 season in the city league. Ed Flory chaired a committee with Eugene Leng and Edward Jenekel to handle all arrangements. Castanola, president, presided as the meeting moved forward.

St. Mary's St. Mary's Hall Basket Bal Brague Ed Flory Eugene Leng Edward Jenekel Castanola

Alumni Show Promotes Menger for Presidency

The alumni association nominated Hr. Menger for the presidency and stated he would not accept re election. Mr Mepies serves as association secretary. Reverend Father J E 51 president of the college urged cooperation from all present. The alumni comic show will be staged in December by college students with bells recited by Brother Julius.

Shapni Hr. Menger Mepies I Samsey Cassanola Mr. Menger J. E. 51 Julius

Bikers Knocked From Ski Day Bicycle Race

Boston news recounts a ski day bicycle race where two teams were eliminated after crashes. Joe Grimm of Newark and Men Molbrook suffered minor injuries, causing their partners Sinart and Sullivan to form a new pair. Leaders had covered several miles by the midway point.

Boston Mast Joe Grimm Newark N. J Men Molbrook Santa Sinart Sullivin Leu

Sunday Baseball Showdown at Fort Sam Houston

Sunday amateur baseball championship action unfolds at Fort Sam Houston's headquarters diamond. Four teams, including Abrets & DC and Barlandoines, vie for top seed as four Sunday games promise tight matchups and strong lineups.

Fort Sam Touston Abrets DC Tam Barlandoine

Robins' Quint Triumphs In Senior Basketball War

Robins' team defeated Arnold's quintet 13 to 43 on the M. C. A. court Thursday. Salvini led scorers with four field goals and one foul basket, while Quilian added four baskets and Arnold had three for the losers. Referee was George Wheeler.

Jack Tobias Millan Arnolt Robins Arnold Cana Cleve Salvini Wos Mutderer Fred Tagg Quiliah Arnaté Quiltian

St Mark's Quintets Split Wins in Twin Games

The St Mark's basketball teams split results, beating First Presbyterian 63 to 58 while losing to the Old Owls 32 to 6. Lake led the Owls with several field goals, aided by Stucke four baskets. For the Presbyterians Green and Stucke starred, with Smith anchoring defense for St Mark's in the later contest.

St Mark's St. Mark's Hele Plyard Imy Jim Galt Wert St Mark's Bynday Quint Presbyterian Sunday Pps Lake Owls Stucke Schreppe Sstterles St. Mark's Church Tobin Hosa Sleven Nineields Gish Hall

Yale Team Practice Sets Stage for Princet on Saturday

Yale in New Haven prepares for a key practice session as nearly a dozen coaches oversee drills. The football team aims to be ready for the Yale Princeton clash Saturday afternoon with Princeton the heavy favorite in betting. Crowd expectations rise as New Haven readies for a record turnout.

New Haven Conn Princeton Tigers Yale

Football tragedy ends Corpus Christi star's life

John Shantel, a leading player for Corpus Christi College, collapsed from heart failure during a practice break in Galesburg, Illinois, and died on November 12. The report notes his active role on the team and the sudden, fatal event during routine training.

Galesburg Ill John Shantel Corpus Chrlati College Eleven Sedpnvese

A Few Minutes With The Sporting Editor

Telegraphed reports discuss Juki Thane’s world featherweight title and no decision bouts. Kilbane’s win is questioned while calls grow for referees to decide outcomes. The piece explains referee centrality in scoring and public disagreement among papers.

Kilbanes Suspended For Stall In World Title Fight

Kilbane, a featherweight champion, received a definite suspension Thursday by the Wisconsin Athletic Commission for failing to appear to answer charges of stalling in a recent bout with Ritchie Mitchell. Nearby reports note Oklahoma's Sooners heading to Fayetteville for a key game as 18 players travel, while President Wilson reportedly plans to attend the Army Navy game in New York on November 27.

Ailwatere Wis Johnny Kilbane Witronaln Athletie Ritchie Michell Hara Wilson Wim Agen Gane Washington, D Wilton New York

Paul Hugo Retired Stockman Dies in San Antonio

Paul Hugo, aged TS, a pioneer stockman of San Antonio and Southwest Texas, died at 2502 Buena Vista Street. Born in Germany, he settled in Dent County then Frio County before retiring to San Antonio. He leaves three daughters, one son, a sister, a brother, and many grandchildren, with services set for Saturday morning.

Paul Hugo San Antonio Texas Buena Vista Street Ofcauk Glogan Germany Mr. Hugo Haule Attomar von. Hugo Albertina Gratia Dohna Hugo Dent County Frio County Ife Charles Hugo San Antone Mc. Ifage Anne Nelson San Anbaly Gus Haseloff Dallng Theodore Day Ater= Jou New York F. G. Hugs Dittey Tex Walster C. Doonizk Toukum O. G. Tuo Dilley Mmany W. D. McCarthy A. C Scholl Murray Brooks Ralph Tuga Ban Antony Billy

No Charge for Weddings in Lulmn Texas

Captain John Le Binnne justice of the peace announces free wedding ceremonies for all couples between now and December 1 in keeping with home industries. The plan aims to aid newlyweds who have traveled to neighboring villages for services and applies only to couples in this section. no other restrictions noted.

Lulmn Tex John le Binnne Lucil Hag Reyulion

Congress on Peace Meeting in Switzerland Opens December 14

In Berne a committee meeting organized a congress to study durable peace with aims to determine bases for lasting peace. It reports broad neutral court support, especially from the United States, and a large American delegation is expected. Subscriptions totaling 1800 dollars have been received from the United States to defray expenses.

Switzerland Berne Paris United States America

Seguin Begins Street Numbering for Free Delivery

Seguin Texas began a city wide program to piece together names and numbers on streets and houses to enable free mail delivery. The drive, led by city employees, marks the first step toward expanded services in Seguin.

Bhguin Tex Seguin

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