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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1912

Page

10

Three Cushion Tourney Planned For November San Antonio

A two class, three cushion carom billiard tourney is planned for November at Alexander's billiard parlors in San Antonio. N. W. Lawhorn, pro, has begun entry calls as prize money and inducements attract top players. Expect at least a dozen entrants per class with handicaps set after past performances. Bert Raum will supervise and preparations include a three cushion table setup for steady play.

Alexander N. W. Lawhorn San Antonio Bert Raum Santonio Alexander Parich Lawbory

Jeffs union remark prompts market row in court

A fragmented note from a court file references a party named Jeff and a dispute over language usage at a union market meeting. Details are partly illegible, with unclear names and dates, but indicate a procedural context and potential penalties or remedies.

New Orleans Bout Set for Mandot v Wolgast November 10

New Orleans light weight contender Mandot to challenge Ad Wolgast, champion, in a November 10 title bout. Mandot has risen quickly, seen as the probable challenger after recent victories over leaders in the division. Experts predict a tough defense for Wolgast if he retains the crown.

New Orleans Ad Wolgast Wolgast Mandot Joe Rivers

Independent Want Game with Prospect Hill Outscores

The Independent football team, starting strong this season, now seeks matches and urgently wishes to arrange a game with Prospect Hill. Challenges have been issued and a contest for next Sunday afternoon is hoped to occur.

Prospect Hill

No. 7 Wins at Basket Ball

The No 7 basketball team defeated Brackenridge High School 10 to 8 in a close contest decided in the final moments. Winners included A T Flores Cruz Ogdell and Yzaguerre while Frazer R Young Eames Husky and B Hart played for the losers.

Brackenridge High School Flores A. T. Cruz Ogdell Yzaguerre Frazer R. Young Eames Husky B. Hart

West Texas loses to San Marcos Baptist academy 34 to 3

West Texas Military academy fell to San Marcos Baptist academy 34 to 3 in San Marcos. A late dropkick from Coach Barnes added three points for the Baptists who used steady line plays and crossfield runs to blunt West Texas offense. West Texas threatened late in the third quarter but fumbled near the Baptist goal allowing Mitchell to run for another score.

San Marcos Tex Texas Military Academy San Marcos Baptist Academy San Antonio Barnes San Antonians Baptists Baptist West Texas Oval Mitchell

Shelton to Leave as Proposed Genais Bout Fails

Fighting Jack Shelton announced he will depart San Antonio within days for the Pacific coast or to pursue eastern bouts under Joe Ohl, promoter for the Philadelphia American league team. He cited a post order banning outsider fights at the army gym, forcing him to seek better opportunities.

Genais Army Post Jack Shelton San Antonio Pacific Coast East Joe Ohl Philadelphia American League Shelton

Progressive rally planned in San Antonio at Royal theater

Members of the Progressive party prepare for a Friday night rally at the Royal theater in San Antonio. Judge Noah Allen of Brownsville, touring Iowa and western states, will be the principal speaker supporting Roosevelt and the Bull Moose party. J D Dodson and Nat M Washer will also speak and preside, with local and out of town speakers expected to attend.

Progressive Party San Antonio Royal Theater Noah Allen Brownsville Iowa Roosevelt J. D. Dodson Progressive County Committee Nat M. Washer

Y W C A Guests Speak on National Headquarters Campaign

Miss Mary Louise Allen of New York and Miss Mabel X. Stafford of Austin visited San Antonio as guests of the local YWCA. They toured city missions and addressed the board and members, noting a $2,000,000 campaign for a national headquarters and training school for secretaries.

Mary Louise Allen New York National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association Austin San Antonio Mabel X. Stafford Miss Allen Texas Miss Stafford

Mandot Cleans Up $20 000 on Fights

New Orleans reports show boxer Joe Mandot has earned about $20,000 in nine months under the Coleman banner with wins or exhibitions from Pat Moore Jack Redmond Owen Moran Jake Abel and others. His coast bout with Rivers brought nearly $5,000 and another $1,500 came from a Monday night appearance against Joe Sherman.

New Orleans Joe Mandot Pat Moore Jack Redmond Owen Moran Jake Abel Young Saylor Henry Trendall Ray Temple Willie Richie Temple Rivers Mandot Abel Chattanooga Joe Sherman Coleman

High School Team to Play Army Eleven Today

San Antonio’s high school squad faces Battery C from the Army Post in a practice contest set for shortly after 4 pm. The game aims to toughen the team before Saturday’s clash with the Coronal Institute at San Marcos as Battery C drills their backfield for speed.

San Antonio Battery C Army Post Coronal Institute San Marcos Ellis Army Eleven Marshall Training School Army McGowen High Eleven

City Ninepin League Opens With Low Scoring Twin Wins

The City Ninepin league opened its winter season with the Swans beating the Crows 261 to 239 and 282 to 254. H E Blisworth opened the season rolling the alleys, aided by remarks from Secretary Waters. The foul line placement contributed to the low scores and the Swans, captained by H G Deininger, recovered from a slow start to secure both victories.

George Huth Deininger Swans Ford Deininger Pelicans Dan Dunham W. Gardner Crows H. E.blisworth Waters H. G. Deininger

Hurst Signs for 145-Pound Bout With Howell in Indy

Jimmy Hurst signing for Clarence Ferns of Kansas City confirms a November 18 match against Philadelphia’s Tommy Howell at the Indianapolis A C. The bout will be at 145 pounds set for 3 p m.

Kansas City Jimmy Hurst Clarence Wildcat) Ferns Tommy Howell Philadelphia Indianapolis A. C

Sonder Rages To Be In American Waters

Boston date lists plans for the fifth series international sonder yacht races off Marblehead between German and American boats. American trials start August 16 1913 with the first international race September 1. Entries close July 19 1913 open to yachts from American clubs. boats must be completed and launched.

Boston Mass Marble Head Sonder

High Reserves Triumph 18 to 0 In Local Football Game

The High School Reserves defeated Marshall Street with an 18 to 0 score in a four-quarter game on the high school field. Wheeler and Graham starred for the winning team as spectators watched the lively matchup between the two squads.

Marshall Street Wheeler Graham McDonald Cecscaves S. Thayer Bigog Psheisi Sceniks Cameron Jackson Welch Duggan

Sam’s Machine & Supply Triumphs in Commercial Tenpin

San Antonio Machine & Supply climbs to fourth in the Commercial Tenpin league by taking the first two games from Maverick-Clarke Co at Grand alleys. Mahon led Sam’s with high average, while Reeder posted top game for the group. Quinn shone for Maverick-Clarke with a 207 high game. The San Antonio Light faces SB. A. Gas & Electric tonight at the same lanes amid a keen rivalry.

San Antonio Machine & Supply Company Maverick-Clarke Co Quinn Song Reeder Sam Mahon San Antonio Light A. Gas & Electric Company A. Machine & Oor Co Maar Cecoce Newman Cose Stuart Cscesees Schroeder Maverick-Clarke Herring Heffner É Martyn Wseeey Quinn Seeeee Eee

A and M Company Teams To Line Up For Football Championship

College Station Tex Oct 30 Captains and managers elected schedules set and practice begun by the company football teams of A and M college Six teams from two corps companies will contend for the local championship Intense rivalry is expected and last year's trophy holders Companies I KK won again with Higginbotham aiding Moran s huskies Captains and managers named for each pair of companies A B C D E F G H I KK L M with respective names and home towns listed

College Station Tex M. College Higginbotham Moran Huskies J. G. Lott Beeville W. Smitham Walnut Springs V. Scott Hi Beno C. Oliver Lampasas L” and J. A. Wallace Blooming Grove E. S. Lammers Dallas

Kilbane Wins Featherweight Title Fight in Kilbane Dugan Knockout

Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion knocked out Tommy Dugan of California in the fourth round in Johnstown Pennsylvania last night after an even first round.

Dugan Johnstown Johnny Kilbane Tommy Dugan California

Cornell Captain Expected to Return for Penn Game

It is hoped Cornell University's captain and star halfback will recover from injuries and take part in the annual Cornell Pennsylvan ia game on turkey day. Butler last year provided weight on defense and key to formations fueling Cornell’s push in 1911.

Cornell University Butler Cornell

Kilbane Wins Bout After Fourth Round Knockdown

Kilbane dominated the second round and held an even third. In the fourth Kilbane landed a right to the jaw, sending Dugan to a count.

Kilbane Dugan

Estes Signs as Southpaw for 1913 Bronchos

Estes of Uvalde a rangy southpaw with independent status joins the Bronchos for the 1913 pennant marathon. He is the tenth pitcher in line for spring tryouts and the fourth left handed tosser. President Black has over twenty players awaiting spring training and Metz has lined up infield and outfield help while sending blank contracts.

Estes Uvalde Black Nags Frank Metz Lafayette Colo Broncs Metz

Athletic Barnstormers Win in Charlotte Exhibition

The Philadelphia Athletics defeated a selected team largely from former Carolina Association 12 to 3 in Charlotte yesterday. Joe Jackson starred at the plate while Fullenweider of the New York Americans was harshly treated on the mound.

Athletic Barnstormers Charlotte N. C Philadelphia Athletics Carolina Association Joe Jackson Fullenweider N York Americans The Athletics

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