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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1912

Page

8

Turkey Day Gridiron Showdown Set at Electric Park

Tomorrow at 3 30 the champion High School team meets West Texas Military Academy on the Electric Park field in a turkey day game. Cadets and locals plan aggressive open plays while Thayer leads the High team with a versatile attack as crowds of about 2000 expected.

Electric Park Football Warriors West Texas Military Academy West Texas Thayer Ball Park Young Gill Kelso Kilgore Cappallette Reagan McGowen Pagenstecher Morris Hendricks Scott Jones Green Smith Silliman Dyson Hunter Harrison High

Distinctively Individual Fatimas Marketed at 5c Plain Pack

The ad notes Fatimas as the most purchased cigarette, emphasizing broad public appeal and a plain package. It promises 20 cigarettes for a fair price and highlights affordability with a 5 cent price point.

Murphy on Carpet in Fogel Inquiry

New York Nov 27 Public inquiry into Horace Fogel resignation and charges of fixed games focuses on statements by W S Forman and the role of Chicago club president Murphy. Forman testified Murphy authorized publication of Fogel article, Murphy acknowledged receipt but said he gave only a perfunctory glance.

New York Horace Fogel Philadelphia National League Baseball Club National League Fogel W. 8 Forman Chicago Murphy

Brush Funeral Friday in Indianapolis

The body of John T. Brush president of the New York National League Baseball club arrived in Indianapolis and was taken to his daughter Mrs Harry N Hempstead. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 PM in St Pauls church with the Masonic lodge in charge.

Indianapolis Ind John T. Brush New York National League Baseball Club Harry N. Hempstead St. Paul's Church Masonic Lodge

Brown and Brock Fight 12 Rounds to a Draw

In Cleveland New York’s Knockout Brown and local fighter Phil Brock battled 12 rounds to a newspaper decision draw. The bout was the roughest ever seen here with fans roaring after the final bell and the fighters continuing before they were separated. Both weighed 133 pounds.

Cleveland Ohio Brown New York Phil Brock

Dr J R Cunningham Listed at Moor Building

Local brief notes J R Cunningham physician or practitioner associated with 449 Moor Building in an old city directory entry. The fragment hints at an ophthalmologist or similar medical listing with questionable phrasing. Further context needed for full confirmation.

J. R. Cunningham

Harvey Defeats Snyder In Three Cushion Billiards

In a heterodox program at Alexander's Harvey beat Snyder 21 to 18 in a 69 inning Class A afternoon match. Sheehan then defeated Rodie 47 innings 16 to 4 as Rodie suffered a persistent jinx. The piece notes Harvey’s steadiness after a tough start and mentions ancient Roman roots of football.

Alexander Harvey Snyder Sheehan Rodie

Ninepinners Bowl for Birds at Grand

The Davy Crockett Social club held a ninepin turkey bowl at Grand alleys. First prize 28 pound turkey claimed by B Fleming with 84 points, second prize C Kuhn 78, third H Deininger 76. Booby prize bantam rooster went to W Bowman. Captain Haas’ team won the post prize match and stars included Dimmitt Deininger Muehlendorff and Gerlach.

Davy Crockett Social Club B Fleming C. Kuhn H. Deininger W. Bowman J. Jacobs J. Smith C. Janert H. Grona F. Deininger O. Gerlach L. Haas A. Lutz Harry Jones J. Bowman B. Koepsel C. Lambert A. Renz W. Muehlendorff Ed Alberts Gus Withoff P. Janert Otto Mintel B. Hainz C. Hohan A. Campbell O. Janert J. Dummett C. Gerlach

Palzer to Meet White Hope Championship Winner

Al Palzer of New York will fight the winner of the Flynn McCarty bout at Vernon arena on December 10 to decide the white hope championship. The bout is set for New Year’s Day.

Los Angeles Cal al Palzer New York Flynn-McCarty Vernon Arena

Sooners Play at Denver in Thanksgiving Clash

In Denver Colorado on Thanksgiving day the Oklahoma Sooners meet the Colorado Buffaloes in a hard fought game. Oklahoma has trained at Fort Collins since Monday and is in good condition. Colorado lists many cripples and uncertainty surrounds the home team.

Sooners Denver Colo University of Colorado University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Fort Collins Colorado

LIGHT BOWLERS TAKE SERIES FROM SAMS IN CLOSE CONTEST

In a Grand alleys match of the Commercial Tenpin league the San Antonio Light and San Antonio Machine & Supply, known as Sam’s, split three games. Reeder led Sams with 210 in high score while Deibler top scored for Lithographers at 219 and the team totaled 919 in the final game to beat Sams 759. Captain Wagener and Stein also reached over 500 pins as the Lithographers won two of three. Maverick-Clarke faces San Antonio Gas & Electric on the same lanes tonight.

San Antonio Light San Antonio Machine & Supply Company Sam's Reider Printers Mahon Sams Deibler Wagener Stein Maverick-Clarke Company San Antonio Gas & Electric Company Gas House

Powell Studio Latest Productions Highlight Artful Photos

The Powell Studio showcases recent photography work completed promptly in an artistic manner. Located at 51112 and 613 E Houston St, the studio emphasizes creative rendering and timely results.

Powell Studio E. Houston St

Davy Crockett club wins prank bird prize at Grand alleys

The Davy Crockett Social club hosted a ninepin turkey bowl at Grand alleys and prankishly named Doc Emerson as the 17 pound bird recipient. Doc now jokes about needing an axe after the surprise. Tomorrow brings a full sporting slate including football in Electric park and golf at Laurel Heights with cross country at 9 30 a m.

Davy Crockett Social Club Grand Alleys Doc Emerson Doc

Larks Win Series to Tie Pelicans for Sixth in Ninepin

Larks defeat Pelicans to complete a series victory and pull even for sixth place in the City Ninepin league. John Walsh captain Dunham and Martyn excel in both games as scores tilt in favor of the Larks. Scorer Reinhardt.

Larks Pelicans John Walsh Dunham Martyn Vee Reinhardt

Mississippi Thanksgiving Game Called Off

The twelfth annual Thanksgiving Day football game between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi A and M College is canceled due to a university player being barred from playing. Faculty members provide the evidence, though its nature is not disclosed.

Mississippi Jackson Miss University of Mississippi Mississippi A M. College

Laurel Heights Golf Club plans regular social sessions

More than twenty members attended the Laurel Heights Golf Club social. The entertainment committee will make the sessions a monthly feature. Moonlight driving and putting contests highlighted last night with Ray Hare winning the drive at 176 yards and F W Maule taking the putting prize.

Laurel Heights Golf Club F. W. Maule Ray Hare W. J. Lyons Frank Lewis Laurel Heights T. T. Dillon Lewis

Mandot Favored Over Rivers in Thanksgiving Bout

In Los Angeles on Thanksgiving eve the lightweights Joe Mandot and Joe Rivers prepare for a bout with Mandot at 10 to 7 odds. Rivers shows improved conditioning and speed in workouts, though some doubt his distance judgment, while Mandot's camp remains confident of victory.

Los Angeles Joe Mandot Joe Rivers Rivers Mandot

Rex Billiard Parlor Opens in Texas Building Lobby

A notice invites visitors to Rex Billiard Parlor in the Gunter Office Building lobby. The claim touts the finest equipment ever brought to Texas. A separate line notes motor vehicles valued at $919,219 were imported into South Africa via Port Elizabeth last year.

Texas Gunter Office Building Rex Billiard Parlor South Africa Port Elizabeth

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