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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1912

Page

6

Household Furniture Co. Beats L A Light In Tight Tenpin Match

The Household Furniture company edged L A Light 3 1 in a close Grand alleys tenpin contest for the mercial league title. Wagener failed in the final frame when nine pins were needed, missing a chance to win by one. Gayle starred with the high game and best score of the match as Household extended its win streak to five.

Household Furniturempany L. A. Light Wagener San Antonio Light Light Gayle Providy

Cranes Defeat Hawks in Ninepin Match on Grand Alleys

The Cranes beat the Hawks by fifteen pins in the first game and twenty-nine in the second on the Grand alleys. Muehlendorff and Hans starred for the Cranes while Bill Martyn and Hans led the Hawks in scoring despite the loss. Buffalo setback: Packey McFarland defeated Jimmy Duffy in Buffalo in a ten round bout with a late surge for the Chicago fighter.

Cranes Hawks Muehlendorff Hans Bill Martyn Beace Ia Buffalo N. Y Packey McFarland Chicago Jimmy Duffy Lockport Duffy McFarland

Onion Seed Beds Destroyed by Back Water Flooding

The dolion seed beds on W. A. Sullivan’s farm were ruined by Nueces river back water. Loss exceeds $3000. Sullivan also lost seventy five tons of cane valued at $750. Rains last week flooded lowlands causing further damage and thousands of ducks arrived in the district.

LI Asherton W. A. Sullivan Nueces

Missouri Tigers Defeat Oklahoma 14 to 0 in Norman

Missouri Tigers toppled Oklahoma 14 to 0 in Norman in a game dominated by Missouri’s defense. Oklahoma, hampered by injuries to Courtright and Reed, failed to sustain offense after Eden blocked a drop kick bid, and Knoble and Sheppard scored the two Missouri touchdowns.

Norman Okla Oklahoma University Missouri Tigers Missouri Kansas Texas Courtright Oklahoma Reed Eden Knoble Sheppard Capshaw

Arbitration decisions issued by baseball leagues board

The national board of arbitration of the National Association of Baseball Leagues announced decisions. Claims allowed include George Hargrove against Nashville, Evans against Chattanooga, and Schrauder against Morristown Tennessee. Hardy Ware against Chattanooga was disallowed.

Auburn N. Y National Board of Arbitration National Association of Baseball Leagues George Hargrove Nashville Evans Chattanooga Schrauder Morristown Tenn Hardy Ware

Veteran Oarsmen Race At Saratoga For 60+ Championship

James A Teneyck of Syracuse defeated James H Riley of this village on a three mile Lake Connolly course in 21 minutes 20 seconds. The match settled the 60 plus age group championship, with Teneyck aged 61 and Riley 65. Teneyck had previously beaten Riley in similar events.

Saratoga N. Y James A. Teneyck Syracuse James H. Riley Lake Connolly Teneyck Riley

Convention Well Attended by Young Women

The second day of the Young Women's Christian Association session in Austin drew larger attendance than the first. Devotions were led by Mrs. Florence Porter of Houston, with welcomes from Mrs. Joseph D. Sayers of Austin and Miss Janet Kauptke. Mary Louise Allen and Mrs. C. S. Venable delivered the national greetings and reply.

Austin Tex Young Woman's Christian Association Florence Porter Houston Joseph D. Sayers State Committee University Association Janet Kauptke National Board Mary Louise Allen Department of Publications of New York C. S. Venable San Antonio Association

Ariadne on Naxos Premiered in Stuttgart Opera House

Richard Strauss presents Ariadne on Naxos a one act opera produced at the Royal Opera house Stuttgart in the presence of the court and many foreigners Hoffmannsthal wrote the libretto Reinhardt staged the new work last night

New Strauss Opera Stuttgart Germany Richard Strauss Royal Opera House Herr Hoffmansthal Max Reinhart

Methodists Pleased With Progress in Conference

The German Methodist conference in Houston chaired by Bishop Mouzon completed reports from charges. Progress during the past year was highly satisfactory with ministers to receive their assignments tonight or Monday.

Houston Tex Mouzon

Dillon Knocks Out Connors in Seven Rounds Fight

In Indianapolis on October 26 Jack Dillon stopped Battling Connors after seven rounds. Connors, once a Pittsburg policeman, absorbed body blows early and defended his jaw, but Dillon landed a left hook to finish the bout.

Dillon Connors Indianapolis Ind

St Anthony to Meet St Louis College in Football Swap

The St Anthony team will play St Louis college this afternoon at Marshall school’s gridiron replacing the canceled St Louis training school game. Both teams are viewed as evenly matched and the kickoff is at 4 o'clock.

St. Anthony St. Louis Marshall Training School St. Louis College Marshall School

Injunction Denied Over Porter Indiana Race Track

Judge Tuthill denied the racing foundation corporation of America a injunction and upheld state actions to quarter troops at the Porter Indiana track. Dr J R Cunningham listed as osteopath with a contact address in Michigan City.

Michigan City Ind Tuthill Racing Foundation Corporation of America Porter Indiana

Local Golfers Set For Austin-San Antonio Cup

The San Antonio Country Club golf team travels to Austin for the second half of the Austin San Antonio cup match. Last week San Antonians led by sixteen after the first half on their course, while Austin seeks to defend the trophy won in two prior years. Morning pairs and afternoon foursomes will determine nine and 18 hole results. Players listed include F. M. Lewis E. C. Tarrant Jr. J. C. Mangham Jr. E L. Brown Walter Walthall Harry Aubrey Ed Fomby Col. C. G. Treat Dr. R. E. Moss and Dr. J. H. Burleson.

San Antonio Country Club Austin San Antonians Austinites F. M. Lewis E. C. Tarrant E. C

Peculiar Traits of French Fighters in Boxing Tales

The article contrasts French boxers with American fighters noting a strong grasp of technique but a lack of pugilistic temperament. It recounts Billy Papke recalling Carpentier's aggression during a bout and in a hotel corridor, with Papke using tact to avoid a confrontation. It hints at Carpentier’s reaction to being challenged on home ground.

Billy Papke Carpentier Billy Papke Australia

Georgetown Defeats Trinity University in Texas Football

Southwestern University beat Trinity University 20 to 12 in Dallas. Key moments included a third quarter Southwestern touchdown after an interception, and a late Trinity interception by Pierce who returned to the Methodist 15 before the drive ended.

Dallas Tex Southwestern University Trinity University Trinity Georgetown Southwestern Pierce Methodists Trfinity Moning Ees Troutman Wioveg Sci Heteneepiakess Williams Baopoig Vlotige Ossasles Garrett PUNE Ie Oda Ees Newton HenGerson A. Ana M. College Moise Sewanee Johnson Miami

Conneff lauded by Murphy as great Irish runner

Mike Murphy recalls Tommy Conneff as a wonderful little chap who trained in 1895 with the New York Athletic Club. He describes Conneff recovering from pneumonia, rapidly showing form, and running a mile in 4 minutes 15 seconds during training with splits of 57 seconds for the first quarter and 1 57 for the half.

Mike Murphy Tommy Coneff Conneff New York Athletic Club Boston Globe

Final Harness Matinee Delivers Fine Local Racing

The Jubilee closing harness matinee at the Fairgrounds produced close contests in four events. Bull Moose won the handicap mile for local horses by a head after a stretch drive, with Harry Ziegler and Footstrong close behind. Other races featured clear wins by Diabal, Zoom Up, John A. Hulen, Rowdy, and Clementine, with Loom Up taking the 2:19 trot after earlier heats. Lipton says he won’t defend the American Cup unless the rule requiring an Atlantic crossing under its own sails is changed.

Fairgrounds Footstrong Lady Alda Millerton Harry Ziegler Lone Star Orphan Boy Bull Moose Footsone Harry Zingler John A. Halen Rowdy Clementine Yesa Diabal Harmon Foontar Hal Geers Woodhull Noble Temple Stokes Ta Ve Cwoorr Woods Howell Dorris John A. Hulen Devine Basse Lady Blanche Torbett Lipton Chicago Ill Sir Thomas Lipton

Wolgast and Daniels Draw in Six Rounds

Ad Wolgast and Frank Daniels of Saint Joseph Missouri fought six rounds to a draw in Quincy Illinois last night Wolgast did not press hard while Daniels impressed with his showing amid the bout's surprising action

Woilgast Daniels Quincy Til Ad Wolgast Frank Daniels St. Joseph Wolgast

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