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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1913

Page

10

Household Furniture Club Wins Eight Straight in Commercial Tenpin League

The Household Furniture Company bowling team annexed three more wins over the San Antonio Machine and Supply squad at the Grand alleys. Captain Schwartz led with 546 total pins and a 182 average, while Nolan hit 200 in the second session. Lindloff posted 183 for the losers as Reeder topped three games with 489.

Household Furniture Company San Antonio Machine and Supply Company Schwartz Nolan Lord Gayle Walser Lindloff Reeder Sams Eagle Furniture Company San Antonio Gas and Electrics Eagles Doposters

Austin Defeats Baylor in 14–7 Football Match

Austin won 14 to 7 over Baylor here yesterday after a first quarter touchdown by Anderson. Williams added a third quarter score for Baylor, with Tuck converting twice and Williams once. A late Tuck TD was not counted as the clock ran out.

Waco Tex Austin Baylor University Presbyterians Anderson Tuck Baylor Fouts Crosslin Williams Smith Teeee Matthews

Burns the Jockey Killed in Brooklyn Tragedy

Internationally famed jockey Tommy Burns died in Brooklyn after either jumping or falling beneath an elevated train. He was not witnessed. a ticket seller last saw him. His belongings included a fur coat and hat, a silver cigarette case, cash, a Berlin bank book, and a riding contract. He had lived at Sheepshead Bay recently and rode for W. C. Whitney and William C. Dalla. He was married with two children.

New York T. H Tommy) Burns Brooklyn Burns Berlin Sheepshead Bay Tommy Burns W. C. Whitney William C. Dalia Count Lehndorf

National Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden

Horses from Kansas City Washington Boston Philadelphia and some from Canada and Europe arrive for the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden. Overflow mounts are quartered outside the garden as stables are used by riding academies. Foreign entries include seven from Canada three from England and three from France and Belgium along with one each from Russia and Norway. the United States will field fourteen regular army officers plus militia to compete against the foreigners.

New York Kansas City Washington Boston Philadelphia Canada Europe Madison Square Garden England France Belgium Russia Norway United States

Russian Wrestler Seeks Frank Gotch for Challenge

Ivan Mamutoff of St. Petersburg a czar body guard and 245 pound wrestler arrived in New York from Randam on a six month leave to tour the United States and Canada and challenge world champion Frank Gotch. The 32 year old stands six feet four inches tall and carries a heavy frame as he aims to meet Gotch.

Gotch New York Ivan Mamutoff St. Petersburg Randam United States Canada Frank Gotch Mamutoff

Academy Triumphs Over St Louis College in Drifted Clash

In a hard fought game St Louis College led 7 0 early as Kelly scored then Langford brought the Academy back with a 40 yard run and Corder finished the drive. The fourth quarter saw Montague and Langford star as the Academy seized the lead late and held on to win 19 to 14 in a dramatic upset.

St. Louis College San Antonio Academy Academy Collegians Kelly St. Louis Clan Corder Kirkland Langford Montague St. Louis Coe Coby

Vardon and Ray End U.S. Golf Tour in New York

Harry Vardon and Edward Ray, British pros who spent the last three months playing matches across the United States, sail for home. Vardon praises Chick Evans of Chicago and Ouimet of Massachusetts, noting Ouimet as champion but unlikely to have an easy time in Britain due to tougher courses there.

New York Harry Vardon Edward Ray United States Vardon America Chick’ Evans Chicago Ouimet Massachusetts Great Britain

Public School Teachers in Wisconsin to Earn at Least $40

Wisconsin public school teachers are set to receive a minimum monthly salary of 40 dollars. The measure aims to ensure a standardized level of compensation for educators across the state.

Wisconsin

Princeton Set as Favorite in East Big Games Outlook

Weather forecasts promise clear conditions for main Saturday clashes Yale vs Princeton in New Haven Harvard vs Brown in Cambridge and Dartmouth vs Carlisle at the Polo Grounds. Dartmouth’s chance to claim the Eastern title hinges on victory, while Princeton rests its hopes on a strong lineup and favorable betting. Arnold's eligibility adds a hopeful note for Dartmouth’s defense.

New York New England Pennsylvania Yale Dartmouth Princeton Harvard Cavanaugh Arnold Brown New Haven Crimson

Omaha wins 17 of 32 to host next convention of baseball leagues

At Columbus Ohio the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues chose Omaha Nebraska over Nashville Tennessee as next meeting site with 17 votes. No discussion of fraternity demands occurred though a conference with the national commission and fraternity representatives may occur.

Columbus Ohio Omaha Neb Nashville Tenn National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Baseball Players’ Fraternity National Commission William H. Locke Philadelphia Association National Board

Robinson Explains Action In Fort Worth Inter scholastic

Professor A J Robinson barred Halfback Claunch from further games citing a Polytechnic College enrollment last year, while Fort Worth High authorities dispute the rule in the season’s official roster. The Panthers face tough odds in the North Texas finals. Also notes a bee colony’s daily flight and current US rail jobs figures 31 women brakemen 10 baggage handlers.

Panthers North Texas

Fultz Denies Hermann on Strike Demand

David L. Fultz president of the Baseball Players Fraternity denies August Herrmann’s charge that he sought a strike before presenting the players’ demands. He says he never favored revolutionary methods and has filed written explanations of the 17 demands to be granted by the commission.

New York David L. Fultz Baseball Players’ Fraternity August Herrmann National Commission Fultz

Giants Fall to White Sox in Odd Game

The New York Nationals lost to the Chicago Americans. Four Giants errors helped Chicago score all their runs in the seventh inning. Red Russell pitched well for Chicago while Wiltse allowed seven hits. Final score 5 to 4.

Oakland Cal New York Nationals Chicago Americans Giants White Sox Sox Wiltse Russell Chicago New York Russell and Schalk Wiltse and Meyers

Mayor-elect Mitchel Campaign Expenses Itemized

New York November 14 two hundred seventy dollars for boxing lessons and a course in physical training tops the expenses in the campaign filing of Mayor-elect John Purroy Mitchel. The memo gives no reason for learning boxing.

New York John Purroy Mitchel

Hoefgens Win Two In Turner Hall Bowling Duel

The rejuvenated Hoefgens, nicknamed Springers, defeated Klaus ninepin team in a doubleheader at Turner Hall. They posted 349 and 302 scores with a fourth frame 84 in the opening game, and featured strong bowling from Hoefgen Seffel Huntress Mays Schackelhoff H Klaus and C Klaus.

Hoefgens Klaus Turner Hall

Muir Walls Noel In Singles Handball Semi Final

A single handball match at the YMCA tourney saw A H Muir defeat Frank Noel in three straight games in Class C semi final. Falstaff Noel won the opener 11 9 but Muir dominated rounds two and three 11 1 and 11 4. Smith and Murphy set for Class B semi final later today.

A. H. Muir Frank Noel Muir Noel Robert Smith Dan Murphy

Wilson family plans Army Navy game trip in New York

Washington notes that members of the Wilson family told friends they planned to attend the Army Navy football game in New York on November 29. The president has promised to go if possible. Also an ad for Bond's bakery at 235 East Houston Street.

Washington, D. C Wilson New York

Midgets Triumph Over Dwarfs In Narrow Basketball Win

In a close YMCA gym contest the Midgets edged the Dwarfs 13 to 11. Drake and Lewis sparked the Midgets, while Gordon and Stickney led the Dwarfs with several scoring plays. The game featured tight defense and a halftime 7 to 6 lead for the Midgets before final regulation, with Lewis star for the winners.

Gordon Dwarfs Logan Drake Lewis Farr Stickney Drake Veers C. Gordon Wees

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