The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-29
TEXAS SKAT TOURNAMENT
TENTH ANNUAL EVENT HELD AT
BRENNAN.
There Was a Large Attendance and
Much lnterest--R. G. ReuIich OF
Giddines Won First Prize.

Brenham, Texas September 2s-rne
tenth annual skat tournament OF Texas
was held here today at Germanla hall 10
the pretty little Germania park, Saat
players from an over the State have been
arriving on every train since Saturday aft
ernoon, and when the meeting was Called
to order by President A. Wangemann at =
O'Clock this afternoon about fifty players
were present from various portions OF the
state including some from San Antonio,
Austin, La Grange Beilyille, someryile,
Round Top, Paige, sinner, Burton, Houston,
sealy, Rookdale, Glddings and other places
The pretty Germania hall was decorated
Tor the occasion. and Refreshments were
served in abundance, including beer. cigars
and lunch. an excellent spread being pre-
pared foF the visitors out ON the lawn after
the tournament was concluded.
At p. m. Mr.. A. wangemann, president
Of the tournament, called the assemblage
70 order and introduced Mr. Il. Kanter or
the yolkesbote, who In a feicitons speech
welcomed the visitors, giving the history
OF the game which, he said, though dis
tinctly German game, now claimed among
its devotees many Of other nationalities and
had become the theme OF poets, after
which he recited some or the various poems
that had been written on the subject.
President Wangcmann, noticing many
whom he knew did not fully appreciate tue
speech Of mir. Kanter, said in English that
on account Of the number present VINO
might not understand the speech, ne wonld
extend 10 all a cordial welcome 10 the day
Of happiness recreation and pleasure, ana
INDUCED the hope that everyone present
would leave Brenham pleased with the ef
forts that had been put forth Tor their
comfort aud pleasure, feeling that they
we're glad they came.
Corresponding Secretary GRADER had re-
ceiYed n number Of letters OF regret from
players unable to he here. and these were
read by Secretary ). Levin who had takeh
the list Of entries 10 the tournament
The secretary then read the rules II the
game and thoy were discussed aud eX.
planned by the secretary assisted by Treas
urer +. Dobert
The conditions OF the game were thai
| each entry must be accompanied by N aud
4 that the points are then played for qaur
! ter OF cent each
The list Of prizes and winners are as fol
First prize of $40 for highest indiyidua
scote-R. G. Renlich Giddinee
Second prize for greatest number OF plays
I won s6-1uiius Levin. Burton.
Third prize for greatest humber OF pointi
/ won from en- adversary, S3.5O-Grthul
/ Wangemann. Brenham
| Fourth psize Tor highest solo played VIII
/ tfumps, S250-M. Cans, GiddsnEs and }
Doehier, austin.
i Fifth prize for second highest individna
score S2-Dr, q. Treuchmonn, BellylIle
I Sixth prize is a consolation prize Of
/ trowel With blue Ribbon attached. for IN,
| lowest score, and was won by ". L. gainl
4 or Brenhnm.
/ Quite a number Of visitors who did no
! participate IN the Tournament we're present
some Of whom were entertained in tnl
\ bowling alley
The othoerb N the tournament. A
Wahgemann. president; Otto i5aumeart
vice president r. DDhert. treasurer. :,
Levin. secretary: R, p eraser, correscpna
\ fng secretary.
The Judges we're: q. J, Won Rosenberg
/ X \. Miller Of Houston.