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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1913

Page

8

Mills Engraving Co Defeats San Antonio Printers In Tight Bowls Match

In the Commercial Tenpin League the Mills Engraving Co team defeated the Printers in a three game set to move into undisputed sixth place. Mills star Brock and captain Wagener clashed in a dramatic final frame as Mills edged get a 20 count, while Wagener needed a perfect strike to win but left the ten pin. Mills total 2345 pins to 2383 for San Antonio Tight.

Mills Engraving Company San Antonio Mills Waintette Riley Howver Brock Engravers Wagener Bismarck Schafer Watkins Breit Light Boys Sams” Company Mills Engraving Co Tot Wall Armbrust Finnigan

Anderson Wins Handball Match at YMCA Tournament

In the YMCA handball event, J. Anderson defeated L. L. Wilkes in straight games 11 3, 11 2, 11 6. Wilkes improved in the final game but Anderson sealed a three nothing victory. Lynn Beeley and R. N. Young, Class C, are slated to play today, with Robert Smith versus E. H. Powell, Class B, also listed. public admission encouraged.

J. Anderson L. L. Wilkes Wilkes Anderson Lynn Beeley R. N. Young Robert Smith E. H. Powell

Base Ball Commission Chairman Sees Settlement Path

August Herrmann chairman of the national baseball commission says most player demands are fair and adjustable. He expects the players' requests soon and favors direct talks between parties. He rejects outsider involvement and notes the commission will not meet with David Fultz.

Cincinnati, CO August Herrmann National Baseball Commission David Fultz Players’ Protective Association Fultz

Vanderbilt Football Team Heads to Charlottesville for UVA Game

Vanderbilt's eighteen member football squad departs Nashville tonight for Charlottesville to face the University of Virginia on Saturday. They will spend Friday night in Lynchburg and Thursday night in Radford, Virginia.

Vanderbilt Nashville Enn Charlottesville University of Virginia Hast Radford

Travis Club Five Defeats All-Stars In Lopsided Victory

The Travis Club defeated All-Star teams 56 to 14 in a rough but improving contest. Captain Schramm led the winning lineup with Pahlmann Bee Brosseau James and Neighbors contributing to the large second half surge. A smoker and vaudeville acts are planned for Friday night at the Travis Club to boost entertainment.

Travis Travis Quintette Schramm Pahlmann Bee Brosseau James Halff Travis Club

Johnson Tops Mathewson in White Sox Giants Snow Game

Walter Johnson pitched a 6 0 win over Christy Mathewson as the White Sox defeated the New York Giants in a snowstorm. Johnson allowed eight hits, walked one, and struck out eight while Wiltseed for Mathewson in the fifth. About 5000 spectators watched at Tulsa.

Tulsa Okla Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson White Sox New York Giants Johnson Wiltse Giants Schalk Mathewson Mayers Wingo

Suggs to Cardinals in National League swap

St Louis Nationals announce the acquisition of pitcher George Suggs from the Cincinnati Nationals on October 29, moving him to the Cardinals lineup for the upcoming season.

Suggs Cardinals Louis St. Louis Nationals George Suggs Cincinnati Nationals

Heberer's Pigeon Wins Final Alamo District Race

The fifth and last race of the Alamo City district event from Alexander Arkansas to San Antonio covered 505 miles. George M. Heberer's CB 24931 won first, CB 24939 second, and T J Vollmer's CB 55623 third amid a strong northwest wind.

Alamo City National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers Alexander Ark George M. Heberer T. J. Vollmer Reg Speed G. M. Heberer G. M. Heberer H. Kuehne Gus Enck Ed Enck W. Rothman J. Thermond H. L. Mesch W. Enck B. Sumpf

Light Team Loses to Bankers in Laurel Heights Match

The San Antonio Light golf team faced a picked team of bankers at Laurel Heights course yesterday afternoon and was defeated. The original opponent was The Light against Frost bank teams, but that lineup could not play. The Light and Frost bank teams have tied in prior matches. A deciding match will likely be played next week on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Terrill Medical Surgical Hicks San Antonio Wagner Laurel Heights Light Frost Bank

Testimonial Dinner Honors Athletics Winners in Philadelphia

Under Mayor Blankenburg leadership Philadelphians from many walks of life gathered for a testimonial dinner praising the Athletics for winning the world baseball championship. Nearly 800 diners attended and 19 of 25 World Series players shared in the winner’s portion with the Giants. several absentees were noted including Coombs Dorr Daley Laven and Shawkey.

Philadelphia Blankenburg New York Giants Coombs Dorr Daley Pacific Coast Laven University of Michigan Shawkey

Kilbane to Fight O'Keefe in Six Rounds in Philadelphia

Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane announced a six round bout against Eddie O'Keefe set for November 10 in Philadelphia. Kilbane disclosed the matchup here on October 29.

Kilbane O'Keefe Cleveland Ohio Johnny Kilbane Eddie O'Keefe Philadelphia

Athletic Directors Plan San Antonio Junior A U League Meeting

Athletic directors from area schools will attend the Amateur Athletic Union session at the Travis Club tonight to discuss the Junior A U Basketball League. Local clubs will back the Senior A U League and support the junior movement to revive amateur athletics in San Antonio. Groups like the Y M C A Turn Verein Knights of Columbus St Anthony s Travis and St Mark s join the Senior League and Texas association. independents are urged to attend the 7 30 pm meeting along with All Stars Billikens Bank Clerks and other supporters to foster clean sport.

Amateur Athletic Union Travis Club San Antonio Turn Verein Knights of Columbus St. Anthony’s Travis St. Mark's Texas Association All-Stars Billikens Eee

Federal League to Expand to Eight Clubs for 1914 Season

Chicago reports that Indianapolis hosts a meeting of Federal League magnates to expand the circuit to eight clubs. Baltimore and Buffalo likely join. Pittsburgh Cleveland and other cities retain franchises. A $25,000 deposit is planned to secure salaries and obligations, with new parks planned for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis and Kansas City ahead of opening.

Chicago Ill Indianapolis Federal Baseball League Baltimore Buffalo Pittsburg Cleveland St. Louis Kansas City

Yorkshire Insurance Company Granted Texas Permit

The Texas department of insurance and banking approved Yorkshire Insurance Company of York England to do business in Texas after depositing 210000 with New York officials as required for entry.

Texas Austin Department of Insurance and Banking Yorkshire Insurance Company York England Commissioner of Insurance of New York

Austin Adopts Age And Supervision Rules For Movie Operators

Austin city commissioners approve amendment to moving picture ordinance to bar workers under 18 from operating rooms and require operators not to leave machines in charge of assistants. City electrician Walter L. Byres leads the revision to improve theater patron safety.

Austin Tex Austin Walter L. Byres City Electrician

Rivers Wins Ten Round Decision Over Russell in New Orleans

Joe Rivers of Los Angeles defeated Frankie Russell of New Orleans by a popular decision after ten rounds at Pelican park under Orleans A. C. Rivers dominated most rounds keeping Russell on the defensive. Russell was floored three times in the second round and spent most of the bout under pressure from the Mexican challenger.

New Orleans Joe Rivers Los Angeles Frankie Russell Pelican Park Orleans A. C Rivers Russell

Split the Bill in Ninepin Double Bill at Turner Hall

The Phils and the Huths split a ninepin pair at Turner Hall. Phillips won the opening game as Jo chimsen sparked a late splash to ice the win. The Hubs dominated the second game 286 to 232. Tonight Lassners meet Gutzeits for another strong matchup.

Phils Huths Turner Hall Phillips Jochimsen Phillip Clan Hubs Lassners Gutzeits Phillip Tude Huth

Michigan votes against return to Western Conference

In Ann Arbor the University of Michigan football team voted 15 to 10 against rejoining the Western Conference under current conditions. The student publication coordinated the sentiment campaign. Baseball and track teams approved return by 14 to 10.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Michigan

Bleachery Bleach Improvised Disaster Kills One Injures Fifty

A bleaching plant in Tulsa reports a fatality and about fifty injuries after a mishap yesterday afternoon during a ball game viewing event attended by around 500 people. Police and emergency crews investigated the incident at the facility.

Tulsa Okla New York

Stand Collapse Kills Soldier and Injures Dozens at Park Event

A wooden stand collapsed half an hour before a Giants game, burying 500 spectators. Private Chester Taylor died en route to hospital. Army soldiers from Company L of the Ninth Infantry were underneath the structure. Governor Lee Cruce and congress officials were nearby as ambulances and police aided the injured.

Lee Cruce Oklahoma International Dry Farming Congress

Gaddis Team Wins Volleyball Match at YMCA

The Gaddis team defeated O'Hair in three straight games in a YMCA volleyball session. Scores were 10 2 in game one, 11 9 in a tight game two, and a final win as R B Smith delivered a decisive drive. Lineups included Gaddis C Smith Taffinder Harrigan Pardue Sands and O'Hair Floyd Smith Lowe Morris Williams.

Young Men's Christian Association Gaddis O'Hair Harrigan O’hair Smith C. Smith Taffinder Pardue Sands Floyd Smith Lowe Morris Williams

Paskert Accused After Fatal Street Accident

George H. Dode Paskert, outfielder for the Philadelphia League, struck and fatally injured 12 year old John Ferrie as he drove through a crowded Cleveland street. Police report Paskert not to blame for the collision. he was held on speed ordinance violation, released on $500 bail posted by his mother.

Paskert Bay Cleveland Ohio George H Dode) Paskert John Ferrie

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