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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1913

Page

8

Hoppe Dominates Billiards Title Contenders at New York Match

William Hoppe, champion billiardist, defeated Calvin Demarest 500 to 294 in New York at the Astor Hotel. The article notes Hoppe’s ongoing dominance, mentions potential challengers including Firmin Cassignol and Chick Wright, and discusses the likelihood of future matches with George Slosson or Wright.

William Hoppe Alexander the Great New York Hotel Astor Hoppe Cue Calvin Demarest Chicago Demarest Sutton Morningstar Cline America George Slosson Chick” Wright San Francisco Koji Yamada Sir William

Delivur Lays Out Challenge For Wrestling Bout

A Wichita wrestler named Charlie Delivuk travels widely seeking matches with light heavyweights. He cites past bouts with Hassan Yousouf and Tommy Ryan, claims victories in Electra and Oklahoma, and notes a 1906 bout with Frank Gotch in Buffalo where Gotch won in one hour six minutes. Delivuk, Austrian by birth, seeks opponents under any terms.

Wichita Kan Charlie Delivuk Delivuk Hassan Yousouf Colorado Springs Colo Tommy Ryan Texas Electra Tex Charlie Burns Burns Oklahoma Mountour Pet Brown Taylor Delivak Sporting Editor Delivah Lloyd Carter Adolph Ernst Charlie Frank Gotch Buffalo N. Y Franch Gotch

Harvard Scores Few Touchdowns In Yale Princeton Triangle

Harvard dominates eastern rankings after winning two key games by field goals only. Yale and Princeton also failed to score touchdowns in their matchups, with 27 of 29 points from field goals and a freak safety. Charles Brickley racks five goals in one game as Harvard’s standout.

Boston Mass Harvard Yale Princeton Walter Eckersall Wisconsin

Governor Tener to Become Real Boss of National League

New York Nov 24 It is believed Governor John K Tener of Pennsylvania will be elected president of the National Baseball League at the December 9 meeting. If elected he would exercise the real control with Heydler handling details and Ban Johnson sharing chair duties with a new chairman. Tener would join the league staff despite no salary until after his gubernatorial term ends January 1 1915 and may move to Philadelphia or base his operations in the league capital as he commits to frequent visits and active participation.

New York John K. Tener Pennsylvania National Baseball League Tener National Baseball Commission Baseball Court John A. Heydler National League Governor Tener National Commission Ban Johnson American League August Herrmann Cincinnati Harris Cu Pital

National games in Pittsburg and Pennsylvania highlight season

He notes the National games held in Pittsburg and Pennsylvania. He mentions the Philadelphia Athletics winning two world series and demonstrates detailed knowledge of the game's finer points.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Philadelphia Athletics

Harvard Defeats Yale Leaves Bradlee Injured

Harvard's victory over Yale leaves Bradlee with a broken rib and Stillman infirmary, while Hardwick sports a sling from an early game strain. Strong hopes rise among Harvard men about a recent crime wave investigation.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Yale Bradlee Stillman Infirmary Hardwick Crim

Yale Game Losses Likely Limiting to Three Starters

The article notes only three players from the Yale game will be lost to graduation Captain Storer Hitchcock and O'Brien, with the rest of the backfield Brickley Mahan Bradlee and Logan staying.

Yale Storer Hitchcock O'Brien Brickley Mahan Bradlee Logan

American Football Teams Abroad in Genoa

At Genoa stadium the Connecticut sailors beat a Kansas eleven in a clash that drew officials, naval officers, and locals, though poor weather kept many away. The report notes the expected crowd did not assemble due to rain.

Genoa United States Connecticut Kansas Oine

Semi finals completed in Laurel Heights golf tourney

The Laurel Heights Golf Club semi finals were completed Sunday morning with McKlhenny members taking decisive victories. finals set for next Sunday. McIlhenny to meet Keller in the championship flight and Ned McIlhenny to face his son Leslie in Class B finals.

Laurel Heights McKlhenny Will McIlhenny T. T. Dillon McIlhenny Victor Keller Ned McIlhenny Frank Richardson Leslie McIlhenny R. SS Israel Leslie J. E. Brinkmeyer W. P. Calvert T. N. Smith Brinkmeyer Harry Symons Will H. Symons Little Symons Ray. M. Hare L. K. Beckup Hare Beverly. Young W. J. Lyons

Eagles Lose Three Straight To Gascos In Tenpin Meet

The Eagle Furniture team suffered three straight defeats to the Gas & Electric club in the Commercial Tenpin League postponed match at Grand Alleys. Lean Armbrust led Gas Co with a 180 first game and 211 in the second, while Muehlendorff posted three solid games and a 205 high. Captain Frazier paced the Eagles with 564 pins and a 200 best, though the team overall faltered.

Eagle ‘Furniture Company Crack Gas & Electric Gascols Frazier Electrics Armbrust Gas Co McHugo Muehlendorff Southpaw Menger Taylor Caesar

Y M C A Banquet Forces Gym Activities Canceled

On account of the annual banquet of the Y M C A members at 6 30 p m today all gymnasium activities must be eliminated for the entire evening.

San Antonio Light Team to Face Household Furniture Tonight

A San Antonio Light representative team is scheduled to play the Household Furniture Company squad in a closely contested match. The report notes a disputed private ball and a low score attributed to it. Individual scores show Gas and Electrics 2513 total with McHugo leading 534, while Eagle Furniture totals 2160 with Frazier at 564. Scorer O McHugo and umpire Hooli gan are listed.

San Antonio Light Household Furniture Company Armbrust McHugo Menger Muehlendorft Taylor Eagle Furniture Co E. J. Garven Frazier W. T. Garven O, McHugo

Auburn Wins Southern Title in 1913 Football Race

Auburn defeats Georgia two touchdowns to claim the undisputed 1913 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship in Atlanta. The column previews next week’s key games including Sewanee vs Vanderbilt and Clemson vs Georgia Tech, with several remaining Southeastern contests highlighted.

Atlanta Auburn Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Georgia Georgia Alabama Sewanee Vanderbilt Dudley Field Clemson Georgia Tech Virginia North Carolina South South Carolina Citadel Columbia Tulane Arkansas New Orleans Tennessee Kentucky State Ikanoxville Texas Aggies Lton Wake Forest Davidson Charlotte N. C

Free Lecture on Christian Science in San Antonio

The First Church of Christ, Scientist announces a free lecture on Christian Science at the Gunter Hotel Banquet Room in San Antonio Texas next Tuesday at 8 oclock. Dr Francis J Fluno M D C S D of The Board of Lectureship The Mother Church Boston Massachusetts will speak. The public is invited to attend.

First Church of Christ, Scientist San Antonio Texas Gunter Hotel Francis J. Fluno M. D First Churchy of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Ray

Thanksgiving Football Exhibition At Texas League Park

The Scottish gathering at Texas League Park on Thanksgiving Day features English and Scotch Association football teams with J Aiken H Berberne A Behrens H Bernes P Everett and others named. James Donaldson referees the main association game plus prize events and amateur contests open to all.

Texas League Park Clan MacDuff J. Aiken H. Berberne A. Behrens H. Bernes P. Everett W. Foster 8. Halliday W. Halliday F. Jones J. Little T. Lucas H. Matthews D. McNair W. McNair W. Millar J. Stephens H. Smith J. Thomson J. Walker W. Wallace W. White J. Williams T. Williams James Donaldson

Kaufmans Win Out In Seven Inning Baseball Game

The Kaufman baseball team defeated the Meiers 5 to 4 in seven innings yesterday. Kaufman scored three in the fourth and two in the sixth to jump ahead, but Meiers replied with one in the sixth and three in the seventh before the game ended. Batteries were Maury and Gracia for Kaufman and Dugger and Riegel for Meiers.

Kaufman Meiers Kaufman Tribe Miers Meiers Clan Mills Stars Pruitts Jupiter Pluvius R. HK BE. Kaufman Maury Gracia Dugger Riegel

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