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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
7
Mrs Jean Ueo, a premier auto enthusiast, proves her skill in a recent New York to Montauk Point efficiency run. She expertly handles her car, extracting maximum power, and matches the performance of many leading male drivers. Mrs Burwick appears nearby, highlighting a scene of skilled women drivers.
High School and San Antonio Academy clash at Electric Park next Saturday in a wary season opener. Both squads juggle injuries and untested depth as managers eye early form. Officials anticipate a close contest with weight and experience near even, while reserves may decide the outcome.
Beethoven Juniors defeated Missionfield 13 to 0 in a hard fought third game of the season. Arnold scored on a long run after a forward pass and Beethoven varied their attack with multiple trick plays while Missionfield’s defense held strong in the second half.
The Alamo Bowling Club held its sixth annual banquet and elected officers. President Chester L, Wo B. Koerpa as vice president, M. Schramm secretary, M. Carl assistant secretary, and H R Ellsworth treasurer. The meeting opened with a 0:30 clock start and match games, followed by a banquet. Several officers and members were listed as present.
The report highlights Peucede eleven at SL Kowded on Saturday, with praise for the team and management satisfaction. Independents plan events at San Marcos next Saturday as the first year of the season progresses, while West Texas and Garden Academy teams prepare for fall scholastic series.
The San Antonio Country Club hosted a golf match yesterday beside a large crowd. Dr. R. Moss and Frank Lewis lost to R. P. Conelly of Austin in the morning. In the afternoon Lee Tarrant and H. M. Aubey played Ernest Brown and Lee Tarrant against William Deagon Jr. and Butler of Austin in an 18 hole contest won by three holes.
The Segond bowling league opens tonight with Dukes facing Buels. Promised to surpass the first series, standings show Lohmueller in second, Colling and ritte ted for third, with Dukes at the bottom. A corrected, captain-adopted schedule follows through November with weekly matchups and results.
San Antonio dated notice calling for bids to furnish two street sweeping machines. Bids due 10:00 a m October 26. 1908. Enclosed sealed proposals to the City Clerk with machine descriptions. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Bryan Callaghan mayor. Ward Fring city clerk.
The report lists Navajo players Balduz Dukes Makea and others facing a disrupted schedule. It notes two wins by the Navajos in the postponed series and outlines lineups and key contributors, including Baldua and Aramoek, as teams adjusted after the delay.
Dukes mock Baste on Turner aHays Tuesday. Glodedor vs Low tier Wednesday. Cyclones and Alamo Tran Workers duel tonight as Burns Bowing Snazic enters its second week. Royal Achalos vs Teensadnos, Mission gavdoy, and Tavih Crock ets quarterly conics on Wednesday. Good Cheer club, formed since April 107%, offers social games. members include Misses F C Khan and W Kuhn among others.
The club elected in April lists Wi B. Brook as president ex Mise I. G. Kuhn as vice president Mrs. C. V. Gambs as store and treasurer. The text notes married couples among members and mentions replacements such as G. Koattler and others on substitute lists. Route leaders and tally scores for several groups are given, with Baldus’ Arapahos and Glockeners Kickapoos among top entries.
Nic Touay and Baktas share top marks in the Dunham splash event with a combined total of time each amid an unclear, partially reported meet. The text lists numerous participants and inconsistent figures, rendering final standings and columns unresolved.
Notice to taxpayers announces the Board of Equalisation will convene in the city assessor's office at City Hall to hear appeals from the city assessor's decision for the year ending May 31 1908. Sessions run daily 9 am to 4 pm with holidays excluded, and no petitions after adjournment. Signed Mayor Bryan Ululaghan and City Clerk Fred Fries.
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