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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1913

Page

8

Ghouls NOM LEAD TENPIN LEAGUE RACE

Gas and Electric Company "Gascos" take sole lead in the Commercial Tenpin League after a Network of games against Household Furniture Co. Muehlendorff 524, Armbrust 514, Taylor 520 spark the win as Electrics edge ahead 903 to 776 in final game.

The Gas and Electric Company Household Furniture Company Gascos Electrics Muehlendorff Schwartz Nolan Armbrust Taylor Walser Gayle Ransoms Ton Ransom & Silsbee Southwestern Telephone Company Gas and Electrics Tils C. McHugo Meonmer Taylor Ve Bane McHugo Nelson

Newsies Defeat Y M C A Juniors In Fast Basketball

The Newsies beat the Y M C A juniors 23 to 17 before a large crowd at the Y M C A gym. The Newsies displayed speedy teamwork and lively play, while Habelberg and Irs led for the Newsies and Newby and Halves starred for the juniors. Referee R M O hair oversaw the fast contest. A separate Canton report notes Joseph Nist, 17, suffered a broken fifth lumbar vertebra in a football game but is expected to recover with no paralysis.

Newsies Newsboys Habelberg Canton Ohio Joseph Nist Nist

High School Rivalry Gridiron Clash At Electric Park

San Antonio High meets San Antonio Academy this afternoon in a battle royal at Electric Park. The favored High, led by Coach Pfeiffer, aims to prove dominance as kickoff is at 4 0p. m.

San Antonio High San Antonio Academy Electric Park San Antonio High Pfeiffer

Coach Seeks Reliable Kicker for Dartmouth Clash

Princeton coach Andrews works to shore up kicking for the Dartmouth game. Captain Baker struggled in practice with several drop kicks from the 30 yard line. Lambertson showed unusual form and may be chosen as punter against Curtis. practice remains secret as new formations are developed.

Princeton N. J Andrews Dartmouth Baker Lamberton Curtis

Army Prepares for Tufts With Emphasis on Rushing Game

Army coaches plan two more days of work at West Point to strengthen the cadets rushing attack before the Tufts game. A midweek holiday allowed extra practice and a punting duel between Hobbs and Hogeson, with honors even. The varsity scored two touchdowns against scrubs, but defense and formations showed several breaches.

West Point N. Y Tufts Army Hobbs Hogeson Varsity Scrubs

Christie Beats Sullivan In Ten Round No-Decision Bout

Gus Christie of Milwaukee defeated Jack Sullivan of Boston in a ten round no decision match in Fond du Lac. Sullivan showed grit after a rough start, but Christie pressed from bell to bell with relentless attacks.

Fondu Lac Wis Gus Christie Milwaukee Jack Twin) Sullivan Boston Sullivan Christie Bell

LSU Dominates Baylor in 50–0 Victory

In Baton Rouge on October 23 Louisiana State University football crushed Baylor Texas 50 to 0. Du Pont scored four touchdowns for LSU.

Louisiana Baylor Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Texas Dupont

Athletics defeat Pirates in Junior Punch Ball 4 to 0

The Athletics completed a third straight win over the Pirates in the YMCA Junior Punch Ball series. Bechtel opened, Schaefer added a second as the Blues defense limited Red scoring. final score 4 to 0 with notable play by Hix Green and Miller.

Athletics Pirates Bech‘tel Battle Schaefer Buehler Bechtel Porter Boren Hanson Callahan Bass Perry

Blues Triumph in third Y M C A basketball game

The Blues win their third straight Y M C A league game with a new lineup. Captain Bond shows confidence as King and teammates execute early clever teamwork to put Blues ahead after a string of near misses by the Reds.

Blues Bond King and Company Reds

High School Girls Rally Strong Lineup for Basketball

Girls of the Main Avenue High School are organizing a powerful team under Miss Ruth Phyllis Bantam. Over 40 girls have practiced after school, showing abundant talent and potential to be a force this season.

Main Avenue Ruth Phyllis Bantam High School

White Sox pound Tesreau for seventh win from Giants

In Ottumwa Iowa on Oct 23 the White Sox beat the Giants 7 to 3 to claim a second straight victory. Russell pitched effectively for Chicago allowing seven hits while Daly aided on defense and Tesreau and Wingo handled New York’s lineup.

Tris Chicago Ill Tris Speaker Boston Americans White Sox Giants Sox Sioux City Muskogee Okla

Vanderbilt lineup undecided for Michigan game

Vanderbilt coaches have not chosen a starting lineup for the clash with Michigan in Nashville. Fans expect a Vanderbilt upset as Michigan’s lineup appears stronger than the one that lost to the Michigan Aggies last week. Michigan arrives tonight for a monster mass meeting at Vanderbilt University.

Vanderbilt Nashville Tenn Michigan Yost Michigan Aggies Vanderbilt University

UNC Cancels November 15 Game Over Football Eligibility

North Carolina officials say the University of North Carolina canceled the November 15 game with Texas A&M after claiming the State Agricultural and Mechanical College paid players. A&M contends the disputed players are eligible, leading to the halted first game in eight years.

Raleigh N. C State Agricultural and Mechanical College University of North Carolina

Travis Club Juniors Show Promise and UT Football Rally

The Travis Club Junior program draws growing attendance with promising youth in basketball and sports under Physical Director Digby. Texas Longhorns prep for Sewanee game with full squad, major rally at the university tent and a banquet at the Adolphus expected to draw hundreds of alumni.

Texas Longhorns Poised for Sewanee Clash in Dallas

The University of Texas football squad announces readiness for a big game against Sewanee in Dallas on Saturday. After initial rough spots in early games against Fort Worth Poly and Austin College, the team grew under coaches Allerdice Rix Wher and Disch. A decisive 77 to 0 win over Baylor showcased its defensive strength as the Longhorns prepare for the weekend test.

Sewanee Michigan Dartmouth West Point Texas Brown Birge Berry Baylor Gene Berry Dallas University of Texas Fair the Adolphus Austin Tex Fort Worth Poly Corps of Texas Allerdice Rix Wher Disch Austin College Longhorn Longhorns

Lassners sweep Klaus team in Turn er Ninepin League

Lassners win again as they take two straight games from Klaus, with players Lassner Deininger Dietzel H Klaus C Klaus Dugosh and Ray Bold starring. First game scores show Lassner 87 52 65 48 57 286 Klaus 55 36 48 42 23 238. Second game counts list Lassner 86 75 61 50 45 86 38 11 Klaus 65 84 41 27 30 65 241.

Lassners Klaus Lassner Deininger Dietzel H. Klaus C. Klaus Dugosh Raybold

A A U Forms City Basketball League At Travis Club

A A U set to organize a city wide basketball league with clubs and schools in San Antonio. Representatives from Y M C A St Marks Gym Travis Club Turn Verein Brackenridge High and St Marys College outlined plans to reduce disrepute and expand competition under proper rules. A junior league to run alongside the senior competition will invite school teams and youths under A A U supervision with next meeting planned for Wednesday night.

Travis George Wheeler Hugo Elmendorf St. Mark's Gymnasium Fred Digby Travis Club H. W. Kaeble San Antonio Turn Verein F. Hostetter Brackenridge High Joe Yamin St. Mary's College Arthur Storms Dugosh Knights of Columbus Knights Amateur Athletic Union Y.” Travis Turn Verein

Baker May Quit Baseball Rumors Stir Philadelphia Fans

Philadelphia reports say John Franklin Baker third baseman of the Athletic team world champions may quit baseball for a business career. Connie Mack has heard nothing definite and believes Baker will likely return to the Athletics next season if he stays in baseball.

Baker Philadelphia John Franklin Baker Connie Mack Mack Athletics

Dartmouth Confident Ahead of Princeton Clash

Dartmouth prepares to travel to New York for the Princeton game as 25 players, led by Coach Cavanaugh, finish a final home workout. Students express confidence in victory after the last practice. In Vancouver a boxing match is set for November 1 with Jack White facing Joe Bayley in a 15 round bout.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H New York Tigers Princeton Cavanaugh

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Ghouls Household Furniture Co S. Five Commercial Tenpin League Welsh Box Murphy Freddie Welsh Eddie Murphy Kenosha L. P.C. Gas and Elec Household Fur Clarke Co W. Tel. Co Millis Engrav P. Oo Eagle Fur. Co Bud” Fisher Jeff Lottle Simp R. Hamilton Williamson Schofield Eeeee Carvajal H. Hamilton Newby R. M. O'Hair Dr.stotts & CO Saninronic Army Squad West Pointers Jack Sullivan Hamilton Miller Hix Green Thalmaun Aesu ORR CORT P. Archer Graeth Oeee Clark Eo Eee Eee Eeee Basket Ball Tribe Rae Aire QOM Younsters City Inter Digby John Warren Yarmouth Conane Oe Lee Calhoun Edmond Ascomb Hugh Halff Selden Nye Tommy Howard Leslie Levitz Schramm Texas U Sewanee Eleven A.A. U Henry Ford Ford Detroit Ford Sales Company East Houston Street Phone Crockett
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