Toepperwein Sets 8840 Rifle Hits Record
Adolph Toepperwein yesterday afternoon surpassed his own rifle shooting record by scoring 8840 hits on flying blocks and shattered the previous best. He pressed on after missing the first shot, showing extraordinary nerve and endurance as spectators watched in San Antonio. Mrs Toepperwein joined in with flying target shots, confirming the San Antonio prowess.
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BR. A. Arthur
Tigers Defeat Porcupines in Second Y M C A Baseball Series
The Tigers beat the Porcupines 17 to 12 in the second gate of the YMCA baseball series. Mainland and McDaniels led pitching efforts, with no clear lead until a six-run third inning by the Tigers sealed the victory. Strong fielding by Hicks and Mainland contributed, as baserunning boosted scoring for both teams.
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Professor Halsted
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Request for Amateur Baseball Scores
The Light asks amateur players to submit scores of all city area games. Score cards are provided by the sporting editor, and entries must be filled and delivered to the office by 9 30 the morning after the games are played.
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Sporting Editor
Local Football Teams Seek New Styles and Speed This Year
Coaches from across the city prepare for varied play on local grids as last year’s stars left. The forward pass and kicking game draw focus under updated rules with teams from San Antonio, West Texas, and area high schools fielding heavier, faster lineups. Coaches must develop new players to replace departed standouts while squads begin practice amid brisk northern drafts and the Port and Sam Houston squads gearing up for scrimmages.
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San Antonio
Mhen
Herbert Lent
West Texas
Billy Brang
Jesse Newton
Peacock
Rebinaga
Lion
Wanted Young Men For Navy Service Across The World
WANTED For the united States May ring Cone men between ages of 19 and 26 in opportunity to sea the world. For full information apply in person or by letter to Marine Recruiting Station 520 Travis Street Houston new postoffice building Galveston portoffice building Beaumont sportfide building Austin or 210 Avenue D San Antonio.
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Portofice
Beaumont
Sportafide
Austin
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San Antonio
Back to the old equal division on Mission Garden lanes
Last night two close bowling matches at Mission Garden alleys ended in split results. Schuetze’s Mud Cats won the first game 85 to 77 pins while Heck’s Giants claimed the second by 22 pins, with standout scores from A Bacon and J Cospin helping the Mud Cats.
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Mud Cats
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Fo Welae
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Rapture
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Tarrilston
Local sports notes and upcoming events yearn for revival
Items of local sports preview a busy period with Soyotes versus Porcupines, Foxes versus Toers postponed for circus night, and a push for pool and hazardous tournaments as cold weather returns. Prof Halsted considers a roller polo team at Princess rink, while Fort Sam Houston hosts several city league games and a busy mid winter scene.
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Golf Links
Nic Tengs
Soldiers
Fort. Sam Houston
Chapa Rede
Fort Sam Houston
Sonoma Girl Wins Second Heat At Columbus Meet
Sonoma Girl won out at Columbus yesterday in the second heat after being badly tagged in the first. High Dall failed to show. The piece also discusses turkey season timing, uniform automobile laws, and a prevention message endorsing Bal lard's Horehound Syrup for coughs.
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New Post Beats Ninth Infantry On Our Diamond 10 to 4
New Post defeated Ninth Infantry 10 to 4 after seven innings as fielding woes and seven errors by the Infantry aided the home side. Kolasik Pay Stevens and Carpenter led the New Posts stick work while Rogers and Carpenter pitched. Three-base hits by Sohiski and Strene and two-base hits by Fay Carpenter and Auplre highlighted the game. The Ninth Infantry managed only three hits and was shut out after the seventh inning.
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Elusive Scores From Yesterday's Games Across Cities
Detroit battles Chicago in a doubleheader with varied results as Mullin Payne White and Sullivan provide key moments. Cleveland sees Chavelais and Batlers Webhart Spencer and others clash while Boston and New York exchange runs. Cincinnati hosts heavy pitching as O Hatterles, Welmar, Seblol, Overall, and King star in a tight regional slate. See Steves & Sone ad urging front door orders.
Tennis Tourney for San Antonio opens in August 1908
Dallas reports the Texas State Tennis association forms with clubs from Jennings Beaumont San Antonio Texarkana Waco Austin Fort Worth Midland Llano and Dallas plus representatives from Mexico City. Russ and Cresson shine in singles and doubles as finals approach with Ross Maegguiston teams to meet tomorrow.
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Battle of the Pins at Missionar den alleys
Tonight's game features Dulling va Huth and Gh the Turper alleys Maeth ve Mrithe with bell calls at 8:80 o'clock. Afternoon events include 2:30 ladies league second game Miss Gembler versus Mrs. Snteltingen. Local clubs report stronger teams after recent practices across Veethaven Sommers and Muth alleys.
Youth saves girl in Monterey court leniency after arraignment
Petra Zamora, 17, faced arraignment for the death of her child in Monterey Mexico. The court showed leniency and sentenced her to one year in prison, calling the case remorseful and weighing her youth.
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Mexico
Petra Zamora
Plan to Fight the White Plague
Vienna sees a conference of world medical authorities addressing tuberculosis prevention and antisemitary laws. Discussions cover daily disinfection of railway passenger coaches, mandatory reporting of every TB case, and coordinated public health measures across nations. Noted experts include Dr. Flick, Dr. Weschaselbaum, Dr. Von Helrin, and others from Berlin, Philadelphia, St Petersburg, Utrecht, and Liverpool.
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rTuké
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Catcher Signed for Fort Sam Houston Team Tryout
Morris Block sent his warning to Jd. Carpenter catcher for the New Post team at Fort Sam Houston to try out next spring for backstop work with the Bronchos. Carpenter has attracted attention locally for his excellent work and it is believed he will show well in future tryouts.
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Jd. Carpenter
Fort Sam Houston
Carpenter
Guadalajara Rail Line Schedule Sparks City Celebration
In Guadalajara on Sept 19 the electric city railways system was touted with a planned schedule and a grand celebration attended by over three hundred officials and prominent residents. Banquet and speeches indicated confidence in the service. Immediate delivery advertised by J. T. Burnett and Co. Undertakers.
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Electrle
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