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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1913

Page

18

Tourney under way as San Antonio clubs crown October flight

Frank Lewis defeated Fred Tarrant 4 and 3 in the first flight. The October flight golf tourney at San Antonio Country Club and Laurel Heights Golf Club gains pace with second round semi finals to be played this week. A new automatic handicap system will soon operate club wide.

San Antonio Country Club Laurel Heights Vardon Ray San Antonio Thomas H. Franklin Sam Bennett Jr L. B. Clegg H. L. Beach L. L. Lentz Tom Frost R. R. Russell Perry J. Lewis Walter Walthall Frank M. Lewis Clarence Mangham Robert Kampmann Ed Carruth Jr E. C. Tarrant Fred W

Alabama County's road plan hailed as model for nation

Montgomery county Alabama plans a road system centered on the city of Montgomery and extending to county lines. Congressman D W Shackleford of Missouri selects the county as a model for constructing and maintaining good roads saying the plan is nearly ideal.

Alabama Montgomery County Ala D. W. Shackleford Missouri United States Montgomery Sheckleford

Bryan Talbot Wins Caddy Tournament

Bryan Talbot emerged champion at Laurel Heights Golf Club after a nine hole qualifying round and afternoon finals. Talbot defeated Harry Symons 4 and 8 in the championship flight with Paul Baldwin and Robert Kyle winning their respective flights, each earning a golf club and runners up watch fobs.

Laurel Heights Golf Club Laurel Heights Bryan Talbot Harry Symons Paul Baldwin Benny Swanson Robert Kyle Richard Ketcham E. Chase Will H. Symons

Athletics win fourth straight over Pirates in punchball

In the Y M C A gymnasium the Athletics defeated the Pirates 3 2 to grab their fourth straight win in the punchball series. Bechtel scored twice including the decisive goal in the closing minute as Battle Gennett and Schaefer led the Athletics near the top of the scoring column.

Athletics Pirates Battle Porter Bechtel Voss Schaefer Gennett Russ Buehler Callaghan Holton Gibson Perry

San Benito Defeats Brownsville High in Fort Brownsville Clash

Brownsville High School lost 13 to 0 to San Benito High School on the Fort Brownsville field. Repeated fumbles hurt Brownsville as conditions were favorable for fast play and both teams battled hard.

Brownsville Tex Brownsville High School San Benito

Michigan Aggies Triumph Over Wisconsin in Madison

The Michigan Aggies defeated Wisconsin 12 to 7 in Madison. The winners struck early on end runs behind a powerful interference, adding a second quick score. Miller missed both extra points, Wisconsin found the end zone in the fourth quarter. Argentina’s 25 year flour import history contrasts with today’s wheat export power valued over $590 million.

Madison Wis Michigan Aggies Wisconsin Aggies Badgers Miller Argentina

Texas U Wins From Sewanee Eleven 19 to 7

Texas University defeats Sewanee 18 to 7 before ten thousand at Pallas Texas. Paul Simmons of San Antonio stars with Daniels and Barrell as Texas gains ground through the Sewanee line. A Dallas banquet capped the victory with fans carrying players off the field.

Barrell Brown Sewanee Tolley Parker Meyers Texas Daniels Barrel R. Simmons Meyers-Ward Basse

Travis Club Five to Meet All Stars in Local Showdown

The Travis Club basketball quintette will face an All-Star five next Tuesday night in a highly anticipated contest. Captain Tex Schramm James Bee Pahlmann Brosseau and Neighbors headline the Travis lineup noted as strong as any in Texas. Physical Director Digby may referee and the 8:30 p m start is expected to draw many club supporters.

Travis Club Travis Tex’ Schramm James Bee Pahlmann Brosseau Texas Digby

All Pros to Meet Higgins Team in San Antonio Exhibition

Local baseball fans will see a top exhibition Sunday afternoon as the Iggins Company Lees of the City League pennant winner faces an All-Pro lineup of wintering Big League stars in San Antonio. Pete Compton and Frank Snyder, both major leaguers, are slated to play in the event.

Iggins Company Lees Texas San Antonio Pete Compton St. Louis Browns Kansas City Blues Frank Snyder St. Louis Cardinals

Notable players set for Texas Park game with veteran signees

The lineup features Fred Cook and Frank Browning as pitchers plus Bob Ray Pat Newnam and McDonald infielders. Art Lechwind Louie Barbour Clyde Goodwin Goldie Betts and Bob Reynolds join a Boston New York roster as they prepare to play at Texas Park at 8 15 with Howell or Goodwin handling the indicators.

Fred Cook Frank Browning Bob Ray Pat Newnam McDonald Art Lechwind Boston Nationals Louie Barbour Clyde Goodwin Goldie Betts Bob Reynolds Texas Harry Howell

Blues Nose Out Reds at Y. M. C. A.

The Blues edged the Reds 8 to 2 in a YMCA gym basketball game. Bond led Blues with a late fourth quarter foul shot as the Blues overcame a 3 to 0 halftime deficit and pulled ahead in the second half.

Blues Reds Y. M. C. A. Symnasium Postlewaite Bond Cees Stewart H. Hamilton Graete

Bank Clerks Rally for A A U Basketball Team

Bank clerks plan a Bank Clerks Team to enter the A A U Basketball circuit. Local athletes in banks seek competition against club teams and expect representation at the Travis Club A A U meeting. Educational institutions are urged to support Junior A A U League to widen play and keep San Antonio competitive with southern cities. An Arkansas inventor also claims an electric fly trap using inclined wires and troughs.

Travis Club San Antonio

Checker Club Meets in San Antonio at Gunter Building

The San Antonio Chess and Checker Club met at 518 Gunter building last night, adopting constitutions and by laws. Members formed committees to boost membership and invited all chess and checker players to join at 221 St Marys Street. Next meeting is Friday night October 1 in room 618 Gunter building to secure membership cards.

San Antonio Gunter Building St. Mary's Street

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Frank Lewis Fred Tarrant J. H. Burleson Robert E. Moss John Frost Thomas Goggan BH. Carruth Jr Fred W. Maule A. L. Tuttle Ernest L. Brown Joe Frost E. C Brownsville Eleven Franklin Taxicab CO OM. Outtitki & Willbee Bud” Fisher Macati Texas U Sean Longhorn Paul Simmons Moore Senseaiiede Anal Amcaiees Eessee Barnwell Center Jordan Carlton Magwood Dobbins Edmonds Chapman-Hamilton P. Simmons-Daniels Hammond Palmer-Fort Toleys Daniels-Littlefield Walker Virginia van Riper Joe Utay Texas A. An M H. W. Johns-Manville Company New York M. Owen Reoan Premier ALL Stars Higgins Seers Center Boren Clark Bales Arkansas Checker Club ILE Exchange F East Houston Street A. Hazelett Mgr East Houston St
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