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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1915

Page

4

POGT SEAGUN CHAMPION GAP RAGE IS CLOSE

Spectators look on as the POGT Seagun champion gap rage nears the post season amateur championship. The event features teams from the Alamo City and West division with the Sprague loving cup and other prizes, following last Sunday’s exhibition at Port Bam Headquarters diamond.

Loral Haavladt Fang Sea Alamo Ahrens & CU Dimond Port Bam Ban Antonis Vietie

Remarkable Elixir Promises Strength for Nervous Exhaustion

Advertises three grain cadumene tablets claimed to restore poise and vigor in men and women suffering nervous exhaustion insomnia headaches and dyspepsia. Supposedly non addictive with full self administration directions, sold by physicians and pharmacists. The copy emphasizes rapid results and broad healing claims.

Sidney

Local lacrosse misreadings spark league chatter and previews

A scrambled report outlines upcoming matches and standings for a regional league. It mentions teams such as Headquarters, Lowthers, and Alwens, with references to managers, players, and a tight race for second place. The piece previews Sunday games, notes strengthened lineups, and highlights race dynamics among young competitors.

Green's Team Wins In Intermediate Basketball Clash

Green's team defeated Robert Joyce's squad in an Intermediate class game at the YMC A on Tuesday by 21 to 8. The winners led from the start, with the first half finishing 18 to 8. George Seater and Ernest Green led scoring, Seater netting five field goals and one four backet for eleven points while Green added four field goals. Dwight Bourn contributed five points, Harold Hill three, Joyce two, Zander two, and Barber scored none for the losers.

Harold Hill Joyer Zander Barber

Gerlachs Win Title In Ninepin Championship

The Gerlachs defeated the Phillins voters to win the Xerand series title in a close match. They lost the first game 281 to 417 then won the next two 276 to 272 and 332 to 298. A challenge from the Ladies’ Sincpin League will lead to a rematch series.

Phillins Meries Gerlach Luvner iGerldeks Sincpin Leagan Indies Towlara Andy Fer

Mandot Beats Mandot by Wide Margin in Boston Bout

Ted Lewis, fighting as light heavyweight, earned a decisive decision over Mandot of New Orleans in a 12 round bout in Boston. Mandot was knocked down in the first round and again in the tenth and fourth rounds, with the referee scoring the bout in Lewis's favor. Regular Sunday train service mentioned.

Boston Mass Ted Lewis Tr Mandot New Orleans Mandet Joalels Ted Lowh Bredilie Walsh Blanca Trestlay Jno Mamdult Mandal Luwia Agin Thorofare Jock O Vall Glover Mrederiuk Welsh Equntryman

Sunset Tenpinners Sweep In Tuesday Clash

Sunset Tenpiners swept the Telephone Company in a three game series with scores 72 to 718, 793 to 710, and 767 to 711. Stephens led losers with 22 pins and 261 high single. Derr topped the losers with 804, while Bellinger and Ulrich added 482 and 408 for Sunsets. Total pins were 1324 for Sunset and 2169 for the Hello Certruts. The Maverick Clerke and Sams Company are set for three games Wednesday night.

Howdlng Lok Monde Niinl Siprarnaes Nieht Tesh Ty Opfonent Quick Ty Railway Boys Imber Derr Bellinger Ulrich Wrand Hello Maverick-Clerke Sams

Concert at West End Will Feature Municipal Band

A midweek Buc Aptonia Municipal Band concert is planned for Wednesday evening at the West End Lake pavilion. A new march by A Flores will be featured, with program highlights including Mars, eos demi Patria, Ravlone, Sarsiesus, and selections from the opera Gincanda. Director William F. Smith announced the schedule amid strong local interest.

Buc Aptonia West End Lake Pavillion A. Flores Piet William F. Smith Mareh A. Mores Sarsiesus F. Schlepestel Hi ‘Walie Amor A. Panehlelli Polanaise Stiliteire Chopin

Boxing notes from the sporting editor in fog and flux

The sporting editor reports on boxers Shifting talk on challengers and potential matchups in New Orleans and beyond. He notes Jess Winkra and Willard as heavyweight talk and Moran as a rising 205 pound contender. A Gotham bout underscores Ritchie and Thundes as a cautionary example amid shifting boxing power dynamics. Colonel J A McCalmont heads to Brenham to muster a new Texas National Guard company with multiple officers guiding the process.

New York Jack Dillon Frankfort Ind Tillon Tive Mammoth Jess Winkra Dillon Twitch Willard Wrank Moran Tittaburg Moran Evan Fetta Willard Ung Chkaves Fioran

Dundee Beats Ritchie In Ten Round National Title Bout

Johnny Dundee defeated Willie Ritchie, American lightweight champion, in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Ritchie weighed 141 1 4 pounds to Dundee's 122 3 4, and Dundee won five rounds while Ritchie had some success in others. The fight featured Dundee's jumping style and strong footwork as Ritchie pressed early, with both sustaining punishment.

Wille Ritchie Johnny Fhundes Gotham Itertalian Hich Gi Vnade Villa Dors All Walter New York Fet Dundee

Y M A Versus Travis Club Volley Match Sparks Series Lead

The Inter-club volleyball series features the Y M A and Travis Club meeting for a second time. Jenn Will has a strong start scoring in the first set while MG. Al 1G otglock notes a seven minute stretch giving the Y M A a solid early lead. The Travis Club remains confident to close the gap and even the series on their home court.

Y. M.A Travis Jenn Will MG. AL Wtrarahita

Lawhawkers Secret Practice Before Oklahoma Game

Gel 27 secret practice at University of Kansas this week for the football game against the University of Oklahoma in Norman next Saturday. Coach Joach Olcott closed the gates to all but assistants and 25 players heading to Norman. Ross Keeling out with a knee injury, Hammond to start at guard in practice.

Lawkenod Kan Gel University of Kansas University of Oklahoma Norman Okla Joach Olcott McCookfield Ross Keeling Wlcott Hammond Tammond Keeling Fast Lindsey Urea

Railroad rate hearing in Texas faces scrutiny

In Austin Judge Garwand, for Sunset Central Lines, contends railroads lack adequate earnings, challenge original valuations, and accuse external influences of skimming profits. He notes Texas capital investment in railroads and cites US capitalization averages. The Cotton Belt argues for railroad interests. A Texas inventor patents a blade designed to trim crop tusks from a shoe toe.

Austin Tex Garwond Sunset Central Lines Railroad Commission Tofey Perking Cotton Belt Garwand Stalousix Texas Putelde Couner Not & Anilar United States Atpele Bonis

Calvary Baptists Defeat St. Marks in Basketball Thriller

Calvary Baptist edged St. Marks 32 to 18 on their home court. Myard and Alley led the winners with seven and Livy points while Crich and Emich paced the visitors with three baskets each. The game featured a fast pace and close play throughout as Calvary grabbed the better early lead.

Calvary Baptist Basketou St. Marks Eplarn Tobin Tobby Geet Seaetie-Eee Bmir Lett Girara Zans Gildermeister Mitts Roem

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