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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
3
Miss Spielhagen defeated Mrs Gloeckner in two games at Turner alleys, both tight matches with late strikes. The Turner Ladies Bowling League standings show three leaders tied atop with Miss Briam and Miss Gembier also near the top, as teams jockey for position with scores reflecting a close race.
New York reports hundreds will travel to the military academy camp for Yale's visit to West Point tomorrow. The game headlines a busy itinerary as Harvard faces Annapolis and other eastern matches unfold with major interest in the Chicago Minnesota gridiron showdown later. Richey’s Gladiators split two game series with Lohmueller’s Mustangs, winning the first by 4? and losing the second 76 pins.
Tonight's card features Fritze versus Maetz on Siraer alleys and Dollnic versus Huult on Mission flarden in a pair of hot games. St. Joseph's Eagles and Cub are set for a tense matchup on Muth's alleys while local ads promote paint and household goods from regional firms.
The Texas British Cricket Club invites all comers to Tower Post tomorrow with a likely clash against their old rivals the B B s. Start time set for 4 PM to maximize daylight, two hours available for play, and a warm invitation for interested players.
The Mat Cats and Sand Crabs clashed in a rough night contest at Mission Garden alleys. Bath Tearay, Tireseh, Salnittt, Jan and Znercker led scoring for the Cats who held a small lead after the second inning, while Sand Crabs surged late but could not overcome the early edge.
Baseball notes report Piltaburg hiding three of the first batters in the National League with Oniloitor Jee Irminghan of Glevohiund showing promise at short Fieh. H. Davis leads Jed the Ame in homers as Sladey McGlynt-set records for games pitched in the league. Johnny Kling of the Chicagos has the most games caught in the NL while Houston infielders turn double plays in twin bill. Boston signs Pitcher Joe Hindl as other clubs discuss contracts. Dartmouth star Percy SKN receives a two year Boston offer. White Sox negotiating over Tage boon FIN Skilin’s price. Bexar Drug Co and Wesar Drug Co advertise open all night with delivery.
Indoor baseball recap shows Porcupines posting top fielding and hitting totals as Tigers hold lead in runs. Coyotes and Foxes follow with uneven series offense and several instances of runners hit by batted balls. Porcupines record strongest in fielding, while Tigers maintain goal margins and multiple teams trail behind.
Mrs Adolph Toepp erwein starred in a Thursday exhibition archer event, hitting 49 of 50 targets in the regular round and tallying 100 in the exhibition. John Wogt and J B Webb also featured with notable scores amid windy conditions and a high turnout.
Notes from San Antonio area football scene with St Edward's victory over Taylor A. C. 21 to 6 and the upcoming game amid rain concerns. Players test practice, several out with injuries, and teams plan for upcoming schedule while gate revenues may be affected by bad weather.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a ladies event or group with a defiant note or defeat, unclear names or places due to garbled text. The readable bits hint at a social or club activity involving women and a possible outcome or protest, but concrete details are not recoverable from the fragment.
Iddig Siever voices caution that pitchers risk arm damage by resting their heads on their arms while sleeping. Dusty Rhoades suffered such an injury, dulling arm muscles and threatening performance. The note warns against this habit to protect pitching strength. Meanwhile Leer Gans plans to open the Goldfield hotel in Baltimore, signaling his post boxing retirement and potential shift to business.
New York report shows student earnings across campuses with totals spanning $111,164.28 and averages of 122.11 per man, 733.55 for the college department, and 264.20 for women assistants. The highest single sum reached 2006.
In Cleveland on January 18 the Congregations council warned that greed for money tempts young men away from the ministry. They blamed commercial interests for diminishing pulpit supply and urged ministers receive fair pay to deter further departure from religious life.
We inform one patron that the factory will close for winter. Arrangements have been made with Creamery Dairy Co. to carry the trade after October 15. Thanking you for past favors and hoping you will patronize us in the spring again.
Paris reports the cabinet approved measures to curb church robberies and remove inadequately protected religious treasures. Finance Minister Caillaux announced tax collections exceed estimates, balancing extraordinary wine crisis expenses. no need for a $10,060,000 short term loan, keeping 1908 budget balanced.
A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Frank Feilie at 14k soit Smith Street with both mother and infant reported home in good order. At Government Hill Bitter home welcomed a boy and his family notes him the liveliest resident on the hill. Oscar P Seletze at 742 Narp Street celebrated another birth as a boy joined the household. Schinetze has served as the official pallitter of the Aye department for several years. D Steves and sons advertise first class lumber, shingles, hardware and paints at competitive prices.
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