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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1913

Page

6

Athletics and Aid 10 School Children in Texas Plan

A. J. Robnau UT inter scholastic athletics director promotes statewide emphasis on organized outdoor athletics as educational aid. Plans include class contest series in Hubbard City Corsicana and Morgan with trophies for top averages, eightieth participation, and events for boys and girls. A forthcoming interscholastic league bulletin will guide teachers and pupils with track pointers and activity ideas, urging county and district entries.

Austin Tex A. J. Robnau University of Texas Pexas Hupbard City Corsiang Morgan Directon

Giants Beat Chicago in Exhibition at Bonham Texas

New York Nationals defeated the Chicago American Leaguers in an exhibition game yesterday at Bonham Texas. Lefty Russell, a former Texas-Oklahoma League player, pitched for Chicago and was honored with a gold watch by Loyal admirers before the game. The score read 9 to 0 in the first inning and 8 to 9 final, with key hits from Taarrah and Moyers while Russell and Schak shared pitching duties.

Bonham Tex New York Nationals

GhoGO Triumphs In Three Game Series Lead By Quinn

GhoGO wins two of three in Commercial Tenpin League action at Grand Alleys. Quinn posted a 225 high game and 196 average to pace his Lithographers, with Monger top on Gas Co. and McHugo, Menger, Much-Jendorff among notable contributors. Electrics stay near first, Lithographers close behind, as series concludes with tight totals and strong bowling from key players.

Nia Baverick-Clarke Enna Monger Muhlendorff Meluga Armbrust Quinn Captain Song Fricke Liths- Braphers al Jeys Tezms Reyagin Gas & Freet Phiyers Ist Atclluga Sie Tilt Muehlendaarte Lei Ibe Taylor Ara Pat Ung Iis Martyn Rvke Wotan Beaver Mme Nelsum

GiantsRelease Wilbur Robinson Coach From Team

New York Giants announce the unconditional release of Wilbur Robinson, their coach, in an official NL bulletin issued by President T. 3 Lynch. The notice hints at negotiations with Federal League officials to manage a team to be placed in Baltimore West, while other releases involve Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and New York transfers among players and staff.

New York New York Giants Wilbur Robinsos T. 3 Lynch National League

All Professionals to Play Sunday at Texas League Park

All professional stars from major leagues will meet the Higgins Company team next Sunday afternoon at Texas League Park. The lineup includes Fran Snyder Louis Cardinals Pat Newnan Bob Reynolds Pelly Compton and other top players. The event aims to draw large crowds as fans get a rare chance to see major leaguers in action and to witness a competitive exhibition at the park.

Basebatang Worther Higgins Company Texas League Park Fran Snyder Louis Cardinals Pat Newnan Browna Bob Reynolds New York Americans Pely Compton St. Lois Browns Kineas Cy Blues Bagebal Matey Warce Fred Duck Columbus-American Aloccation Frank Browning Auental Southern Association Bob Ray McDonald Houston - Texas Leagun Ari Schwing Huston Nat Honals Louie Barbour Chicago-American Clyde Good

Stuart Beats Black in Handball Tourney Final

In a two day event at MG A 45 court, Stuart defeated C T Hack and Mol vom J Stuart in a dramatic final. Black opened with 211 to 5, Stuart recovered to win 11 to 5 in the second set, then 11 to 4 in the third to take the match 21 to 10 and 21 to 11. Frank Noel won his match, eliminating Steve Austin in a moderate contest with scores 11 11 9 11 8.

C. T. Hack Molvom J. Stuart Black Stuart Frank Noel Steve Austin

Dixie League fizzles MMPI Penn Oct 31

H and Phate secretary reports the Dixie Baseball promoters delayed the plan until 1915. A new lease was formed months ago to place clubs in large Southern cities, many already in the Southern League. They sought non conflicting subdivisions to gain National Association sanction or operate independently if denied. Representatives planned to meet Teague directors in December to push an agreement.

MMPI Penn H. &. Phate Ormm Dixie Baseha Leeuw But Hid aiaTt

Kilbane Defeats Mars in Seventh Round Victory

Kilbane, featherweight champion, knocked out Mars in the seventh round of a ten round bout in Chicago. Both fighters led with scrappy exchanges. Mars scored a second round knockdown but Kilbane answered with a decisive straight right. Mars weighed 422 pounds and could not continue after Kilbane forced the stoppage. Simultaneously, notes from Chicago report McFie Toner, new head of the North Western League, as a free agent, and updates on baseball labor talks.

Dehnny Kilbane Ampion Hasekout Mars Mars Kilbane Marg Marz Mars Weished Shrbane Fichter Jones Chicago McFiace Toner Chicago Americans Jones

Weather welcomed by eastern teams in busy football Saturday

New York Oct 31 The arrival of good weather was welcomed by eastern teams as schedules promise nearly 30 games tomorrow. Cornell trains toward Boston with hopes to defeat Harvard, Colgate aims at Yale, and Notre Dame faces Lehigh with cautious optimism. Princeton, Dartmouth, Navy and Holy Cross also prepare for tough showdowns as teams seek improved play after recent setbacks.

New York Toolwal Ithaca Boston Harvard Cornell Sharpe Colgate New York State College New ‘England Yale Flarvard New Haven Ketcham Faws Huntington Iscine West Port Notre Dame Visteors Danin Tani Kol Navy Griehtan Fullack Alep Blad‘gett Holy Cross Princeton Dartmouth Jase Tx Amherst Loth Sams Carlisle Indians Hautes Georgetown Jin Goo

Vrawink Out as Chicago Football Coach Shakeup

Chicago football notes cite Vrawink’s removal from coaching after a season of disrupted forward passes and lineup shifts. The controversy centers on protests by Minnesota players and conference officials amid debates over Vrawink’s role and team strategy.

Chicago Alti Ore Stayi Olin Vrawink Wé University of Chicago Wan -Conin Todm Tomorre Malon Vrewink Repmatnans Pases Marions Wisconsin Earl Pickering Vruwink Tl Mnola Inez Follere Athietien

Corbett to Coach Harvard Eleven in East Move

Harvard alumna Vaniiton Corbett, noted former football star at Harvard, leaves for the East to coach the Crimson for the upcoming home game with Yale through Porthang Oregon.

Red Sox to Train in San Antonio Next Spring

The Boston Red Sox plan training in San Antonio. four players Joy Wade, George Foster, Hennig Wagner, and Katey Gardner were signed for 1914 first reports note Cleveland Naps and San Antonio as training links. President McAleer of Boston signals camp ideas while Charley Carr runs a baseball school in Hot Springs. The national commission will decide roster needs, with players eager to join promptly.

Cleveland Naps Antonio Boston Red Sox de Vicex McAleer Boston Tribe Hot Springs Don Swat Charley Carr Antonio Jana Red Sox Joy Wace George Foster Hennig Wagner Katey Gardner Gerdncy Madlerr National Commission Bhs

Hoefgens Split Bill With Schmiedekinds

Hoefgens split the Schmiedekinds in Turner League action at Turner Hall. Schmiedekind’s rolled the higher scores in both sessions, with Waeenfuhr and Schmackler leading the visitors while Arthur Hlerpel paced the Hoefgens. A reorganization of the Chicano National League is planned next spring with six or seven players dropped.

Te Hoefgen Pine- Pa Schmiedekinda Turner Hall Raines Wong Schmiedekinds Schmiedekind Hoefgens Waeenfuhr Schmissler Meesre Tuimaier Randersstratinn Suhneider Schackelhof Sessell Porte Noefgen Arthur Hlerpel Hoefgen Sehm‘dekind Sehma'dekind Arthur Hernel ‘Thy Ssauaing Cabs Chwagy Murphy

Lambert Killed in Brooklands Motor Race Crash

London Sel 3 Percy Lambert renowned speed record holder died in a Brooklands motor race while attempting to extend the one hour record. His car failed after a burst fire and plunged an embankment. Earlier this week he set several world marks including 50 miles in 27 minutes 25 seconds and a 109 mile record.

London Sel Percy Lambert Wworti's Lambert Wey

Rhodes Scholars Win at Oxford Freshman Meet

American Rhodes scholars dominated the Oxford freshmen meet with Norinen and Taber from Immerty of University Providence winning the mile in 4 4. But Rudd of South Africa won the 440 yard dash in 30 seconds. V. E. B. Wavet from Rutgers College won the 100 yards in 18 2 8 seconds.

Oxford Ene Tehodes Rnorinen & Taber Immerty University Providence Rudd V. EB Wavent Rutger’s College

Britons Win Again in Seattle Golf Match

In Seattle yesterday at the Seattle Golf Club, British players Harry Sardon, Tay, and James Barnes defeated Seattle’s Robert John Stone and Tecoma’s James UH Barnes by one up in a threeball match.

Seattle Wagh Harry Sardon Wnterward Tay Ong- Ush Holtery Robert Johnstone James Uh, Barnes Tecoma Yesters

Ernst to wrestle Brown at Travis Club in San Antonio

The Travis Club presents a major wrestling night led by Adolph Ernst the world night heavyweight champion taking on Pete Brown. The event includes Boston Kil and Young Schuhardi in a prelim bout, a fireworks display at 8 40, and music and variety acts.

Travis Betiween Adolph Ernst Reed Pet Brown Hesky Aztar San Antonio Brown Ernstine Kil Young Schuhardi G. A A. C. Aalit G. A A. C. Aalit Announces That. Tare Bhann Hurst

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