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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1912

Page

12

Princeton Star Sam White Revolutionized College Sports

The article profiles Sam White of Princeton as a exceptional multi sport talent who in 1911 led Princeton to football and baseball wins against Yale and Harvard. It highlights his decisive plays, such as a 100 yard kickoff return, a safety against Harvard, and a key home run on Yale, plus a notable English class commitment after the Yale victory. White’s feats are set beside Walter Camp’s praise of Princeton’s brilliancy of achievement.

Sanford B. White Princeton Yale Harvard Sam White Walter Camp McMann McNair Moffat Lamar Ames King DeWitt Yaie White Sterrett New York Yankees Corey Merritt White Alta Gardner Dunn Arthur Howe Tigers J. Duncan Spaeti Alprre

Nationals Clinch Lead With 10 4 Victory Over Americans

The Nationals beat the Americans 10 to 4 to take a 3 1 series lead in the St. Louis championship. Powell and Mitchell were hit hard and the Americans’ fielding was ragged as the Nationals pulled away after a tight start.

St. Louis Nationals Powell Mitchell Napier Stevens Burke Geyer Wingo

West Texas Loses First Game To State Normal

The San Marcos Normal football team defeated West Texas Military Academy 14 to 0. Normal exploited heavy line play and early boosts from D Coers with two touchdowns and a converted kick, while West Texas showed strength on defense but stalled against the Normal ground game.

San Marcos West Texas Military Academy West Texas Bennett Normal Cadets Purple and Gold Boys D. Coers Coers Brothers State Normal McCleary Mitchell-Altgelt

Cubs Take Third Straight From Sox In Chicago Series

Chicago Nationals crushed the White Sox 8 to 1 to win the third straight game in the Chicago baseball series. Cicotte started for the Sox before Lange relieved after five runs. Saier hit his second triple scoring two as Bodie sprinted for three bases and Johnson drove in a run. Cheney pitched effectively for the Nationals.

Chicago Ill Chicago Nationals White Sox Cubs Cicotte Lange Lang Saier Bodie Johnson Cheney Cicarge Kuhn Archer

Light Tenpin Bowlers Win Three Straight

In the Commercial Tenpin league at Grand alleys the San Antonio Light beat Peden Iron & Steel three games in a row. Diebler led with high game and best evening average, helped by Hays and Captain Wagner. Altman absence and weaker team form sealed Peden Iron & Steel's defeat. The San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. meets Fisk Co. tonight on the same lanes. River side Restaurant advertises baked duck and roast turkey with cranberry sauce.

San Antonio Light Peden Iron & Steel Company Diebler Uhays Wagner Tinnin Altman A. Light Dawes Asthe REM P.T. & S. Co. Pereida Én Rea! Coheed Panbin San Antonio Machine & Supply Co Fisk Co

Brown to Be a Manager in Louisville Team

Mordecai Brown, ex pitcher for the Chicago National League club, released to the Louisville club of the American Association to be manager of the Louisville team after a two hour conference with Cubs president Murphy. Riverside Restaurant advertises meals 25c.

Brown Chicago Ill Mordecai Brown National League Baseball Louisville American Association Murphy Cubs

Riebe Undertaking Co Anto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers ambulance service from 221 East Com Street with telephone contact 341.

Riebe Undertaking Co Anto Ambulance Service

Harness races set for Lockhart stock show dates

Lockhart hosts two day harness event November 28 and 29 with purses totaling 75 dollars for several races on each day. Entries close at noon and races start at 1 30 p m. Baptists beat Lockhart 40 to 0 as San Marcos Academy dominates football clash.

Lockhart Caldwell County

Harlandale Meeting Sets Plans for New Baseball League

The Harlandale team holds an 8 30 PM meeting to organize a new baseball league. Managers from Frank Bros. San Antonio Pirates Independents and Meier's Pharmacy are urged to attend the session tonight. Kilbane Beats O Keefe For Featherweight Title Decision.

Harlandsies Harlandale Frank Bros San Antonio Pirates Independents Meier's Pharmacy

Fort Worth Alumni Seek Big UT Football Game

Fort Worth alumni of the University of Texas plan a mass meeting to attract a big football game here next year. They include prominent business and legal figures and will offer strong incentives for a 1913 matchup. The item also notes Chinese currency with Sun Yat Sen on the portrait side.

Fort Worth Tex University of Texas China Sun Yat Sen The Republic

Eagles Win Two In The Grand Tenpin League

In the Grand Tenpin league second series at Grand alleys the Eagles won the first two games from Thorman club by margin before Thorman struck back to claim the third. First and Thomas led the Eagles with high game and high average as Frazier, Krause, Miller struggled. Coy impressed for Thurman with a high game and several clutch splits. Ziegler and Schroeder also contributed solid scores. Emerson Stars scheduled to meet league leaders Giants on the same alleys Thursday night as both teams train hard for the clash.

New York Giants Boston Red Sox Larry Doyle Giants Doyle Boston Wagner Yerkes Red Sox Eagles Thorman Thomas Frazier Krause Miller Coy Thurman Ziegler Schroeder Emerson Stars

Mandot Defeats Sherman in Eight-Round Fight

Joe Mandot of New Orleans won the decision over Joe Sherman of Baltimore after eight rounds in Memphis. Mandot held the advantage from the start as Sherman was heavily punished during the bout.

Kilbane Cleveland Johnnie Kilbane Eddie O'Keefe New York Mandot Sherman Memphis Tenn Joe Mandot New Orleans Joe Sherman Baltimore

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