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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1912
Page
19
Labor Day engagement of fighters promises to be a classy affair as Mandot supporters lose funds while Rivers backers flood the Vernon bout with money. The New Orleans and Memphis fans had backed Mandot, but Rivers supporters now dominate the scene with betting.
The Rivers Mandot camp winds down with Rivers at 130 pounds and Mandot shadow boxing after a final day of sparring. Over 500 sportsmen from New Orleans and Memphis are expected to travel to witness the match as odds shift from 10 to 8 to 10 to 7 in Rivers favor.
Mil waukee Brewers of the American Association will train in Corpus Christi next spring. Local plans include shower baths and facilities at the city ball park for visiting players. Fans note the current season has been weak and consider forming a fast pro team to host practice games during the Brewers stay.
Johnny Dobbs retires from role of playing manager and will perform only in citizens clothes. He adopts the "Billy Smith route" moving away from on field duties.
The Overland company offers a 30 horsepower five passenger touring car for 985 dollars with improved brakes longer wheelbase and nickel plated bright parts. Dealers are increasing their 1913 allotments as experts discuss motor truck education and the shift from horse power to motor vehicles.
In Stouchsburg Pennsylvania a teller named Riley Zerbe planned a fishing trip with bait and lunch in hand. A cow belonging to Hener Himmelberger ate all the bags of supplies left on the creek bank including bait and tackle while the fish remained undisturbed. Zerbe returned home empty handed.
Boston and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Boston taking game one 4 to 2 as Gowdy and Hess starred. The Phillies won game two 3 to 1 after outbatting the Hub but wasting baserunners.
San Francisco August 31 The Spider Kelly was chosen to referee the Flynn Miller glove contest at Daly City Monday. Kelly, famed for blunt ring commentary and loyalty to his boxers, will now restrain himself during one hour and a half of boxing action as Flynn and Miller prepare in shape for the bout. Miller has shed weight and Flynn is in fine form after recent training for his Las Vegas clash with Jack Johnson.
Baron Otto von Frederick of Berlin won $100 for guessing within 85 of the breakfast egg count at a Chicago hotel. Competing guests included Count Stephane Morava of Paris Sir Edward Roberts of London Lou Houseman and Edward Denahy the hotel assistant manager. The actual total was 65 dozen 780 eggs.
The Hudson automobile introduces an electric sign powered by the car’s dynamo. Designed by J. Cowen with William Steinhardt, the sign lights on the windshield with a flashing triangle then Hudson in the center and the words Electrically lighted and started. The system uses 36 lamps for the sign and leaves ample power for the car’s lights and starter. San Antonio debuts the first electric flashing sign on a automobile.
An article argues travelers should not adjust magnetos themselves as they are sealed and dustproof. It recommends only monthly oiling for up to 10,000 miles and blames improper handling for misadjustments, noting covers remain undisturbed to prevent issues.
The Knights of Columbus baseball team will face Frank Bros Sunday afternoon on the stock yards diamond. All K. of C. players should meet at the K. of C. hall at 2 o'clock. A fast game is expected as the teams are evenly matched.
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