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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
3
Miss Crombler defeated Mrs. Griner in both games on the Torker alleys yesterday afternoon, winning the first by WX and the second by thirty-two pins. Miss Gembler set a new eight-lady team high by totaling pins, posting 187 in the first game and 143 in the second while Mrs. Gloeckner scored all pins in both games.
Obscure notes describe football prep in San Antonio and West Texas high schools. Mentions schedules, new recruits from Vermont, coaching changes, and expected strong teams as the season nears. Officials expect record crowds and improved rosters, with high schools aiming for top city standings.
The Pioneers and Colts split last night on Turner alleys with the Pioneers winning 68 to 57 in the first game. Both teams topped 898 in combined scores as Colts chased a high game record, reaching 327 before slipping. Max Schanke set a Ky Inagug splash record with two in one inning as several players delivered solid games for both sides.
Unclear readable text notes a cricket clash at the M. G. A hall tonight. Mentions Hoos, Lowerest groands, the Poveuphies and the Digers as contenders for leadership. exact teams, dates, and outcomes are not clearly stated.
The Benedicts reorganize and plan nightly howls every week at the winter festival. Details indicate a lineup including Tella and Sommers, with practice sessions and bowlers from the fraternity among the attendees on Saturday night at 7.
West Texas Military Academy was denied admission to the San Antonio Interscholastic League after a negative vote. St Anthony’s gained entry by unanimous agreement, while West Texas faced opposition and unclear reasons. Officers were elected, meetings held, and proposed schedules discussed amid uncertainty about admission dates and future play.
The American League leaders hold their edge after another set of wins. Washington trailed 3 1 in the sixth before a two run rally and victory over Detroit. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 4 0 while New York and Boston posted wins in varying fashions.
A fragment notes preparations for a major automobile show at Madison Square Garden November 2 to 9 with rekindled debates over display tactics and governance. The piece complains about decor disputes and calls for broader exhibitor space while questioning who should control exhibition standards.
An eccentric column describes various social and club activities at local alleys tonight and this week. Beaux clubs such as Hyerpreens and Beethoven alleys host practice and gatherings while Turner ladies and K club plan dances and elections. The piece notes a lively sequence of events, with committees, proposed spreads, and social rounds across Mission garden venues. Names of clubs, alleys, and local organizers appear amid a jumble of offbeat notices.
Numerous lodges in San Antonio hold Thursday afternoon and evening sessions including San Antonio Aerie No. 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles and Olive Grove Unit 107 Woodmen of the World. Meetings cover petitions, elections, sick lists, and preparations for seasonal dances at Olive Grove Hall with fund-raising for the Masonic and Odd Fellows communities.
The Independent Odd Fellows chapters report active meetings and degree work. Germania Lodge No 1 and Monroe Lodge No 4 prepare for regu lar monthly sessions with attendance and sick lists noted. San Antonio lodges announce initiations, anniversaries, and planned ceremonies involving Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World groups.
Members of Milaid Lodge No and Ancient Order of United Workmen are expected to attend the regular weekly gathering at the lodge hall. Officials note preparations are underway and a large attendance is anticipated for the meeting.
Bold ad copy touts ready mixed paint parts and five month delivery claiming top quality. It markets the largest stock in the southwest and labels Ed Staves and Sons as the best source in America for readymixed coating goods.
A clipped courtroom exchange unfolds as a counsel presses for brevity while witnesses and judges exchange terse replies. The dialogue hints at mounting tension and a judge’s urge to end the long session as fairness and decorum clash with rapid back and forth.
J P Burnett & Co Undertatters operates one of the largest sock making plants in the South. President Mr Rt Burnett brings thirty years in box manufacturing. They solicit business from Texas Louisiana and Mexico and employ about 35 to 50 workers. They also sell wrapping paper pinch bags twine and related items.
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