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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1916

Page

10

Handball Tourney Opens At The Y In Class D

The fall handball tournament begins at the Y M C A with three Class D matches. Robert Joyce beats Lan Barber two straight games 11-4 and 11-4. Brooks Dascomb defeats T. J. Hart 11-0 and 11-8. Ernest Green prevails over Metcalfe Davis 8-11 11-1 11-6.

Robert Joyce Lan Barer Brooks Dascomb T. J. Hart Ernest Green Metcalfe Davis Joyce Barber Dascomb Hart Davis Green George Wheeler J. Floyd Smith Co. A. Parrack

West Texas Eleven Defeats St. Louis 7–0 in Close Tilt

West Texas earned a 7 to 0 victory over St. Louis College in the Academic series at League Park. Auld scored in the third period on a 20 yard dash then another 10 yard gain before crossing for the touchdown. The game featured strong defense and several fumbles while Eilers and the Fararra brothers stood out for West Texas.

West Texas St. Louis League Park Auld Hayne Eilers Fararra Brothers E. Stecher Louis Bennett A. Fararra

Chicago duo beat Evans and Condon in Memphis golf

Ned Sawyer of Chicago and J. P. Edrington a local Memphis player defeated Chick Evans of Chicago and Martin J. Condon of Memphis one up in an 18 hole four ball at the Memphis Country Club on Monday.

Suptetr Memphis Tenn Chick” Evans Chicago Martin J. Condon Ned Sawyer J. P. Edrington Memphis Country Club

Remarkable Golf Five Played By E Jones

At Sundridge Park a charity foursome featured Edward Jones balancing on one leg to drive 235 yards and repeatedly hitting 200 yard-plus shots while wearing khaki. Partners included James Braid and Harry Vardon with J H Taylor, supporting the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund.

London Sundridge Park Edward Ray James Braid Hary Vardon J. H. Taylor Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund Ernest Jones Jones Chislehurst Vardon

Golf duel shines as Ray and Vardon outplay rivals

The match pits Ray against Vardon in a stunning display of driving and niblick play. Both teams feature Braid and Taylor, but Ray and Vardon dominate with scores of 66 and 68, while spectators marvel at ray's accuracy and Vardon's steadiness amid wartime distraction.

Californians Win Team Match Event in Jacksonville

The California National Guard team led with 2923 points out of 8600 in the national board for rifle practice team match in Jacksonville. Ohio civilian and Missouri civilian teams followed with 2880 and 2856 points among 55 teams. others included Michigan civilian, South Dakota civilian, Utah civilian, Arkansas civilian, and Florida military academy.

Jacksonville Fla California National Guard National Board For Promotion Ohio Missouri Michigan South Dakota Utah Arkansas Florida Military Academy United States Marine Corps Tennessee National Guard New Mexico National Guard Mississippi National Guard Oklahoma National Guard Arkansas, National Guard Texas National Texas Civilian Oklahoma Civilian

Western Nine to Invade East in Postseason Game

A leading Western football eleven will be invited to play a post season game against an Eastern college this year. The game is set for the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Boston National League baseball park. Nebraska Notre Dame or Michigan will be invited since the Big Nine teams are barred from postseason tests.

Chicago Walter E. Hee Good Boston National League Baseball Boston Nebraska Notre Dame Michigan

Ball Player Deserts Wife in Divorce Case

Chicago news reports Mrs. Frank Holly wife of a baseball player with the Southern Association testified that her husband said a ball player must have a young wife and had taken a cigar counter girl from Chicago. Judge Thompson indicated he would grant her divorce. Mrs. Holly followed her husband and the girl to New Orleans last January.

Chicago Frank Holly Mbdle Southern Association Thompson Holly New Orleans

Woodland Golf Club appeals to reinstate Ouimet as amateur

The Woodland Golf Club Boston appeals to the United States Golf Association to reinstate Francis Ouimet and two other Woodland members as amateurs. It cites disputes over the amateur definition's interpretation and notes Ouimet's pre golfing business in athletic goods.

Boston Mass Woodland Golf Club United States Golf Association Francis Ouimet J. H. Sullivan Jr Paul Tewksbury Woodland Club

Levinsky Wins Light Heavyweight Title Claim

Levinsky of Bridgeport Connecticut claimed the light heavyweight championship of America in Boston on Tuesday following a tense title bout.

Boston Levinsky Bridgeport

Levinsky Beats Dillon In 12 Round Victory

Levinsky outpointed Jack Dillon of Indianapolis over twelve rounds with an undisputed decision. He had the clear edge in all but the fifth, rocking Dillon with rights and lefts while Dillon showed less aggression. Levinsky, heavier by ten to twelve pounds, maintained his strong defense and steady offense throughout.

Jack Dillon Indianapolis Levinsky Dillon

Players to pay fines for exhibition games after season

Chicago reports that despite David L. Fultz protest, Baseball Players' Fraternity members will be fined by the national commission for playing exhibition games after season end. President B B Johnson of the American League says players knew they were forbidden and must accept punishment.

Chicago David L. Fultz Baseball Players’ Fraternity Treasury National Commission Fultz B. B. Johnson

Chicago Americans Plan Training Route For Next Season

The Chicago Americans will train for next season by practicing with minor league teams. They will not join a NL club for one day stands in the South. The club will set a spring schedule aiming to train in Texas and return for the season opener.

Chicago Chicago Americans South Texas

Chapa to Hold Team Meeting at Alexander's Parlors

The Chapa baseball team will hold a meeting at Alexander's billiard parlors Thursday night. All players are requested to be on hand.

Chapa Alexander's

No. 3 Beats 13 Gilbert Is Main Goaler In Basket Ball Game

No. 3 basketball team defeats No. 13 22 to 5 on Dezavala court. Gilbert led with eight points via three field goals and two foul shots. Kenneth Henry and Frank added two fields each. Garza and Lawrence scored for the losers.

Dezavala Gilbert Kenneth Henry Frank Garza Lawrence Beorly c

Winter League to Meet at Alexander's Parlors Tonight

Winter Baseball League managers will hold an important meeting at Alexander's Billiard Parlors tonight starting at 8 o'clock. Several matters of importance will be discussed and all concerned are urged to attend.

Winter Baseball League Alexander

Lewis Beats Denny In St Louis 12 Round Bout

Ted Lewis of New York outpointed Young Denny of New Orleans in a 12 round boxing match held in St Louis. Both fighters weighed 142 pounds at weigh in.

Lewis Denny ST. Louis Ted Lewis New York Young Denny New Orleans

Sunday School Fives Set to Open League

At a YMC meeting the Sunday School Committee chaired by A H Mui outlined the opening of the Sunday School Basketball League under YMC A auspices with first games on November 7. New and revised rules will apply at the YM A court on Tuesday and Thursday. The boy council will draw the opening games and oversee self government. Information on league rules will be sent to Sunday School superintendents Friday.

A. H. Mui Frank Cunningham J. Smith Emil Mueller Geo Wheeler Y M. A. Cout Bay Council George Wheele Tt Boys’ Council

R. and S. Baseball Team to Meet Thursday

The R. and S. baseball team will hold a meeting at the ee ae hard parlors Thursday night. Management asks all players to report.

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