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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

6

Miss Hollins Advances in National Golf Championship

Miss Muriel Dodd, Miss Gladys Ravenscroft, and Miss Mabel Harrison won second round matches at Wilmington Country Club. Key survivors include Miss Marion Hollins, Miss Harriet Curtis, and Miss Osgood, with several internationals eliminated.

Wilmington Del Muriel Dodd Gladys Ravenscroft Mabel Harrison Wilmington Country Club Marion Hollins New York Metropolitan Harriet Curtis Nhe Osgood Boston Clarence H. Vanderbeck EB. H. Fitler Philadelphia New Jersey Delaware Violet Pooley British Columbia Miss Dodd Florence Harvey Canada Hollins Myra Helmar Caroline Painter F. Colburn Elaine Rosenthal Chicago Osgood Harrigan E. H. Fitler Vanderbeck Miss Ravenscroft Miss Harrison Miss Osgood Miss Hollins Mrs. Fitler Miss Curtis

Edward Ralph Sets New Pocket Billiards Run Record

Edward Ralph of Philadelphia made a claimed new record by running 73 consecutive balls in a pocket billiards match against Morris Fink. Ralph won 150 to 31. The prior best under new rules was 59 by De Oro, with Benny Allen holding the $5 record in Boston in 1909.

Philadelphia Edward Ralph Morris Fink Benny Allen Boston de Oro Ralph

Tesreau Wins License to Wed Helena Blake

Charles Monroe Tesreau star pitcher for the New York Giants received a marriage license to wed Helena Elizabeth Blake of New York. The ceremony is set for today, making Tesreau the third Giants player to marry in three weeks. Blake is a stenographer.

New York Charles Monroe Tesreau Jeff Helena Elizabeth Blake Tesreau Giants

San Antonio Golf Championship Opens With Large Field

The first annual San Antonio golf championship qualifier at Laurel Heights Golf Club drew over 60 players from the San Antonio Country Club and Laurel Heights. Frank Lewis posted the day's low 88, earning a sol-medal, as players advanced to four flight groupings and 36 holes of finals Saturday.

San Antonio Laurel Heights Golf Club San Antonio Country Club Laurel Heights Club F. M. Lewis Robert S. Kampmann Fred W. Maule Fred Tarrant Will H. Symons Jr John Frost Thomas Gagean Leslie McIlhenny T. N. Smith Clarence Mangham Will McIlhenny Charles Chandler Diehl Victor Keller Ned McIlhenny Harry Aubrey A. L. Tuttle W. J. Lyons J. C. Brice Frank H. Booth Ray M. Hare F. E. Breeding R. R. Russell J. E. Brinkmeyer R. S. Israel Dr. BE. V. DePew Newton Lott Louis DeNette Frank Lewis Lewis DeNette Frank Bros. Company Fomby-Jones Company Will

Ray Again Stars British Pro Golfer Beats Bogey by Seven

Howard Ray and Harry Vardon, British professional golf champions, defeated Ennis Miller and Jesse Carleton on the Normandie links. Ray shot 72 to match a course bogey of 79 while Vardon posted 75.

Louis Howard Ray Harry Vardon Ennis Miller Jesse Carleton Normandie Links Ray Vardon

Early Date Set for American League Meeting in Chicago

Chicago on November 6 will host the American League annual meeting as announced last night by President B B Johnson. The early date aims to allow Presidents Comiskey of the local club and McAleer of Boston to attend, accompanying the White Sox and Giants on their world tour.

Chicago B. B. Johnson Comiskey McAleer Boston White Sox Giants

Peacock Defeats San Antonio Academy 20 to 0 in Rival Football Clash

Thadberg, Peacock right half back, intercepted a pass and ran 50 yards for a touchdown as Peacock shut out San Antonio Academy 20 to 0. Watson anchored the Peacock defense while Corley Perez and Lankford led the Academy's effort in a game noted for Peacock's lackadaisical effort and the first-time opponents participation. John James ran the game for Peacock with Stains umpiring.

Thadberg Peacock San Antonio Academy Corley Perez Lankford Watson Academy John James Marshall A. Academy Galan

Klaus Team Loses In Turner Ninepin League Match

The Schmiedekinds defeated Klaus in straight sets after a poor opening round by Klaus and teammates. Ragland starred for Schmiedekind while H Klaus Machenheimer Judmater and E Riche delivered solid showings in the second session. Klaus and partners posted a new low team score of 191.

Schmiedekinds Klaus Ragland H. Klaus Machenheimer Judmater E. Riche Schmiedekind

Winter League Formed For Amateur Baseball Schedule

A winter baseball schedule was arranged at a meeting of amateur enthusiasts. The race opens next Sunday at Krisch's park at 2 p.m. Co A Cabriels was elected chairman of the board of managers John Ackermann secretary and Hal King treasurer of the new organization. Double headers will prevail during the season and four teams have made up the league.

Krisch's Park A. Cabriels John Ackermann Hal King

Foley Kidney Pills Succeed For Weak Inactive Kidneys

An honest medicine claims to relieve suffering from weak kidneys and painful bladder action. The product is said to support natural kidney tissue, restore normal function, and ease bladder discomfort. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.

Chalmers Touring Car Sold in San Antonio Deal

The Alamo Auto Sales Company reports the sale of a Chalmers model 19 touring car to Jack P. Haynes, a local contractor, for Mrs. Haynes. Other cars change hands including an Ohio electric coupe to Mrs. E. G. Paschal and two Cadillac shipments to Corpus Christi and Rockport.

Detroit Ford Sales Company East Houston Street Phone Crockett San Antonio Texas Alamo Auto Sales Company Jack P. Haynes Chalmers Woodward Carriage Company E. G. Paschal Ohio Hudson Company C. C. Chaddick Corpus Christi Jackson Brothers Company Rockport Hudson William Smith New Braunfels Inguiry H. E. Johnson Pearsall Staacke Brothers Company Jee G. Jones del Rio J. A. Bergen Bergen Poteet L. A. Smith F. G. Blumberg

Baylor to face Texas U in annual clash at Clark Field

Baylor University meets the University of Texas in the annual football game at Clark Field this afternoon. Lineups include Baylor captains Fouts and Brown against Texas stars Lattimore, Murray, Carlton, and Edmonds, with Exposition Park hosting a confetti carnival from October 25 to 28.

Austin Tex Baylor University University of Texas Clark Field Baylor Texas Bob Simmons Exposition Park

Mills Tenpin Team Defeats The Ransoms In Straight Sets

The Mills Engraving Company tenpin team upset the Ransom and Silsbee five on Grand alleys, winning in three straight, breaking the Gascos record with 940 in the second game. Schafer led with 603 total and a 263 in the second game, setting a season high. Mills captain Lantrip contributed 207 in the second game and Riley added 505 pins. Lantrip topped 400 for the losers with 423. Next, Maverick-Clarke Company faces Southwestern Telephone Company in a fast matchup.

Mills Engraving Company Ransom & Silsbee Mills Gascos Schafer Engravers Riley Lantrip Scott Mann Cook Maverick-Clarke Company Southwestern Telephone Company Milly Engraving Co Echafer Brocks Nosnassipie

First Pair TEE OFF In Western Tourney

In Memphis, John Gatherume and David Wilson started the Western Golf Association open at 8 am. Sixty players contest a 72 hole medal play for the title with McDonald Smith defending. Amateurs and pros fill a large field while weather favors low scores.

Memphis Tenn John Gatherume Blue Island David Wilson Portland Western Golf Association United States McDonald Smith Alexander Smith M. J. Brady Boston Dave Patrick John Burke Port Arthur Canada Lee Nelson Indianapolis Wheaton J. J. McDermott Atlantic City J. A. Croke Chicago Cc. P. Nelson Oklahoma City M. Davis Milwaukee Fred McLeod Chevy Chase Simpson Tom McNamara A. Donaldson Glenview J. A. Roseman Des Moines W. Daley Nashville Otto Hackbarth Hinsdalex A. Hood Peter Hendrie Covington Dave Kober Evanston Frank Adams Canton Ohio Little Rock Ark Co. Cunningham Stewart Maiden Atlanta G. Jones W. Mann M. Williamson Chick Nelson E. A. Burke Sioux City Iowa R. S. Simpson J. B. Simpson McNamara Brady George Bingley Memhis Herbert Strong Long Island New Rochelle

Record of Casualties in Football Under New Rules

Chicago experts contrast recent weekly injury lists with old time play noting the new rules fail to curb injuries. A Chicago Daily News critic argues changes hinder skill and safety, citing a light 142 pound University of Chicago player who endured four seasons with only one timeout, and later a heavier opponent who was injured in his first game.

Chicago Chicago Daily News University of Chicago

Mayor Hosts Dinner For Athletics Players

Philadelphia officials plan a city dinner on October 28 for the World Series champion Athletics. Mayor Blankenburg advocated the event and Director Porter coordinated with club officials. All 26 players who played in or were eligible to join the series are expected to attend.

Banquet Athletics Philadelphia Blankenburg Porter

Travis Club Seeks to Boost Athletics Under New Director

Fred Digby, new physical director and coach, invites junior and athletic members to try out for a team to represent the Travis Club in an upcoming A A U League. He plans inter club games, business and juvenile classes, and expands gymnasium programs including swimming boxing basketball and indoor baseball.

Fred Digby Travis Club Travis Arthur Storm Digby Davis Club

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