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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
GOLF AND GRUB GO
TOGETHER IN THIS
CHICAGO RESTAURANT
innovation Makes Big Hit,
Brings Business and
Recruits Golfers.

Chicago, Feb. 6.--CiOlf with meals in
stead of q jazz orchestra has been
proved a success by a popular Chicago
restaurant, which recently installed m
indoor hnL1 in connection with its din
ing room. Patrons even pay extra for
their golf and flock to the cafe where
they can spend from 10 minutes to an
hour driving into a net or putting over
a miniature links before gathering
around the tables for food. Regular
customers bold tournaments each
week.
After n few days operation Of the
golf course many diners who had never
seen the game played, began TO take
interest and from the numerous specta-
tors, scores of embryo golfers veItured
to take up the Scotch game. The course
is busy from midday until midnight.
Finding that they could play golf
during their lunch hour or before din
ncr, after office hours, numerous golf
crs boldly followed the English style
of wearing knicker golf suits TO bust
ness. As the cafe is the center of Chi
cagO's rialto, the theatrical center of
the city is becoming accustomed to see
ing men clad in golf suits, whereas a
few months ago European golfers in
America for the open championship
were annoyed in New YOrlI and other
cities by the stares and comments of
Americans who derided the wearing of
golf clothes in the business quarters.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
EARL MACK AND NOT
CONNIE DISCOVERED
PITCHER ED ROMMEL
Boss of Athletics Can Thank
Son for Possession
of Star.

Newark, y. j., Febf 8-Connie Mack
can thank his son, Earl, for acquiring
tie services Of Eddie Rommel, the pitch
ing sensation of the American League
last year.
While it isn't generally kno"E by
fandom. RCmmel was once the property
of the New York Giants and was given
the thumbs down by john McGraw.
Rommel, in 1913. had a pretty good
year with Newark in the International
League. He was purchased by the
Giants in an optional deal.
Before the opening of the 1919 season
the deal was called off and RommGl re-
verified to Newark.
Earl Mack, son Of Connie. managed
Newark that year. He confided to his
dad that ROmmcl was the NEST promis.
ing youngstcr in the ciI.Cit.
On the recommendation of his SON.
Connie bought Rommrl and has de-
veloped him into one Of the best pitch
ers in the majors.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
High School Team in
Keu Jersey Wins 100
Consecutive Contests

Passaic, n. j., Feb. 6.-Winnins
100 consecutive basket bail games is
some feat.
That is the record or the high
school team of Passaic, \. j., which
hasn't been BEATEN in four years.
Here are some interesting facts
about the team that is now the SEN
sation of eastern scholastic circles:
1t was last defeated March 10.
1919. Since that time, in winning
100 straight games, it has scored
GIT points against 1858 of its oppo-
ncnts.
No opponent has ever scored IS
points. Eight times Passaic mas
scored more than 100 points in a
game.
The worst defeat handed out was
slipped the Will'Ums Preparat"~v
School Of Stamford, Conn. 14j To- ..
The closest game in four years
was PASSAGES 81 to % victory over
Union Hill High. the last team to
defeat Passaic in 1919.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
1908 eepng 1901 when play

Pulliam, Of Louisville, was selected
president. and he held the reins until
his tragic death in 1909.
John A. Heydler. the present execu-
tive, served out the balance of Pulliam S
term in 1909 but was succeeded the
following winter by Thomas J. Lynch
of New Britain, Conn, the former
National league umpire, Lynch gave
way in 1913 to John Kinley Tener at
that time governor Of Pennsylvania aud
a former congressman from that state.
Governor Tener also had been pitcher
in the National League in the days OF
Anson's Chicago white Stockings" He
resigned from office on August 6, 1918
when John Heydler became chief exc
cutive of the veteran circuit for the
second time. On December IA, 1870,
the members of the National League
extended Heydler'S term for four ad-
ditional years.
Only two cities. Chicago and Boston.
have retained their franchises in the
National League since its inception.
In addition TO the eight cities now
represented in the National League, the
following cities have held membership
in the circuit (the length of the-s men,
bcrship also is includedl Cleveland.
II years; Washington, l. years: Louis
vile, 9 years; Baltimore. Detroit and
Providence, S years each: Buffalo, Z
years; Indianapolis and Troy. years
each; Worcester, years: Hartford.
years: Syracuse Milwaukee and Kan
Sas City, one year each.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
FULLER
WILL Be BACK
WITH BRUINS
Asks Giants for More Pay
and Is Immediately
Returned Here.
THROWS AWAY CHANCE
But, at Same Time, Relieves
Local Club of Lot
of Worries.
THROWS AWAY CHANCE

The Associated Press wires from New
York City:
The New York National League
team has released Infielder Frank
Fuller to the San Antonio team of the
Texas League. Fuller recently sent in
his contract unsigned, asking an in
crease in salary. His release was the
answkr TO his request"
Thus it seems that frankie Fuller has
tossed away a chance for rising in the
baseball world after performing nobly at
second base four seasons for the San
Antonio Bears.
The Giants taly no foolishness from
youngstcr talent. Many instances simi'
lar to that of Fuller prove it. Joe Con
nolly's was almost identical with that
of Frankie's, the former Bruin out
fielder asking more pay and being sent
to the minors without further consider
alton. True, Connolly the next year
got another chance in the majors with
Cleveland and may develop this summer
in real big leaoiguer, but Fuller, not
being physically equipped like Connol
ly. although perhaps as skillful at his
position. may never get another oppor-
tunity in the big show.
Agreed TO q Return.
The Bears had it arranged with the
Giants that If Fuller was not kept by
the New York club he would revert
back to San Antonio. President II. }.
Benson of the Bears said he believed
Fuller deserved promotion and that, II
he could supplant him at second base
here satisfactorily. he was even willing
that the little Texas league star should
go to n higher league. even If not the
majors. 1t was the general prediction
that Fuller would wind up i'll the
American Association.
I'm sorry for Fullcr's saE!n that he
did this" said Mr.. Benson Tuesday.
If selfish attitude is cycusable. how
ever, I'd say the San Antonio club is
glad. for Fuller would have been very
hard 10 replace"
The local magnatc does not believe
that signing Fuller 10 n contract here
will he more than usually difficult.
frankie always has been ono of the last
into the fold
Bentley "IIo!d0ut."
Along with the Fuller item from New
York comes word. that despite reports
he had signed. Jack Bentley. the star
from the baltimore club. who is top.
notcher ut pitching. playing first base
and batting. is a "holdout." According
10 the information carried by the Asso-
riatcd Press. Bentley. for whom the
Giants gave Baltimore S65.OOO, wants
mart Of his purchase pricH from Owner
Dunn Of tho Orioles and has declared
that "he will never wear uniform in
organized baseball again" unless he docs
set some benefit from his sale. II is
said Dunn flatlv refused TO listen to
his demand. saying he did not see how
Bentley reasoned he was entitled to any
part Of the SG5,00n.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06

Inconsistency Of Chairman Muldoon. II
will be remembered that some time ago
he announced with a blare of trumpets
that no one need try to promote Il
Dempsey fight who could not find Il
place to accommodate 100000 more or
less spectators. His declaration very
recently that high financing caused him
to rule against heavyweight title fight
was interpreted by some as a direct
about-facc. 1t was nothing of the kind.
Muldoon merely meant that the 100000
spectators should be permitted to see
such n battle and at price something
less than that charged for an ocean
liner. two coal mines and a controlling
interest in n railroad company.
Tom O'Rourke will gain nothing by
his decision, announced today, that he
too has withdrawn from the bidders for
n Dempsey bout. Tom says he won't
bid again as long as Muldoon is chair
man Of the commission. Looks very
much like nose spite. ORourke wants
to be commissioner.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
First Points in Pool Are Usually in the Break of the Gam
FENCES At BALL PARK
IN SAN ANTONIO ARE
SHORTEST IN LEAGUE
They Are at Start But Angle
Makes Lots of Dr.
ference.

Billy Bee, sports editor of the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram, makes an inter-
esting comparison for the perusal of
the Hot Stove Leaguers when he pub
fishes a diagram showing the relative
distances from home plate of the fences
over which Texas League home run hit
ters must whale the ball. 1t turns out
that tho fences at the San Antonio park
are shorter-at their point of contact
with the foul lines-than any other in
the state.
However. 1t might be said that this
doesn't help the home-run hitters un-
less they put their drive almost down
the foul line, as the angles of the fences
make them considerably more distant
the farther they progress from the foul
lines. This is especially true of the
right field fence here.
The right-handed hitters are not af-
fOrded the opportunity for homers that
is given the southpaws, if the distances
of the fences are averaged up, il would
seem. The eight left field barriers aver.
age 33T feet, and the right field bar
riers 80 feet less. Here are the dis
tances as compiled by Billy Bee:
Right field fences:
Wichita Falls and Houston, each 342
feet.
Fort Worth, 325. .''.fEs-S s.;
Shreveport, 81.
Beaumont, 203 beaumont has q
fence only 230 feet from the plate at
its start but a ball hit over Il goes
for but two bases except beyond an in
dicntor well ont on the barrier
Galveston, POI. j
Dallas. 900.
San Antonio, 260. y
Left field fences: h
Beaumont and Galveston. -.a3 feet.
Wichita Falls. 345. u
Fort Worth, 325.
Houston. 800.
Shreveport. 31S
Dallas, 30J.
San Antonio. oS2.
This comparison is interesting in
view Of the agitation for home-run zones
advocated by certain major leaguers. IL
homer zones were adopted in the Leagues
Of major classification, they would I'M,
doubtedly reach Texas sooner or later.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Nv FAIRPLAY.

Copyright 1928. by The San Antonio Light.
New York, Feb. 6.-Chairman Null
doon's apparently inconsistent stand
upon the matter of q Wills-Dempsey
battle, or indeed any heavyweight battle
at all, is puzzling, until you know the
facts. 1t will be recalled that sometime
| ago Muldoon was very bellicose. He
called upon Dempsey to signify his
Willingness to meet Wills or face the
alternative of having his worlds title
declared vacant, so far as New York
state was concerned. The fans have
not forgotten the alacrity with which
. the champion came to the headquarters
of the New York athletic commission
and satisfied the chairman of his will
{ingness TO do battle. Nor has the fact
that Wills deposited $4,000 with the
{athletic commission as a guarantee of
l. his intentions been forgotten.
As the situation stands today Wills
check has been returned to him in very
much the spirit of householder Kidding
his home of defunct rat. The official
dictum has gone forth that Dempsey
and Wills will not fight in this state
and. further, that Dempsey cannot de-
fend his title here. Why this right
pbout-face?
Don't Stir Up the Purists.
The answer is that n whisper has
rome from the throne. Boxing is doing
nicely in New York state. Headliners
ire meeting every week and bouts pretty
Generally are on the level. The Of
e.-ieting has improved UNNECESSARILY
Ind fans who enjoy an evening at 4
fistic exhibition are happy as larks.
Everything is going forward without
any hitch but an occasional burst OF
)allyhoo-to quote MuldoOn's favorite
woodland. upstate purists are peace
Fully sleeping. The idea is TO let EN-
Sleep.
Everyone knows what an awakening
here would be with a heavyweight title
bout in prospect. Matter now tucked
way in the sporting pages would work
ut to front pages and in general there
would be an uproar which could have
nut one end-the abolition of boxing
D the state.
And so, while Muldoon is nobody's
Dol, appears to be inconsistent and en-
attic, he is neither. He has seen the
Ugh sign and, as a consequence. any
lighting Jack Dempsey does will be
lsewhere.
As for Tex Richard, coming events
ill prove he is by no means out of the
icture. For he has the big Jersey City
rena and Tom ORouVke. who repre-
ents parties interested in the Polo
rounds rs an open air boxing center,
+, only the Polo Grounds. And under
resent conditions anyone who has Sc
ured an option on a New York arena
18th a view to prompting a worlds
championship title bout is out of luck.
Wants Reasonable Prices.
Just another word about the seeming
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
ASHER'S EYE BETTER
Dim Optic Of a. +. +. Bantam Champ
Responds TO Treatment.

The injured eye of Babe Asher Of st.
Louis. A. Z. F. bantamweight champion
during the war. who was to have fought
Johnny Mccoy here Tuesday night but
had TO cancel the bout. which meant
the cancellation of the whole Beethoven
hall card. because of failing sight in his
left optic, is responding TO treatment.
it was reported Tuesday morning. Spe-
cialists treating the eve say it will be
as good as ever In few weeks.
Meanwhile. Mccoy will try 10 whip
tough Mike Vasquez here next Tues
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
MORE GOLFERS ENTER
Twelve Names Added to Lists for Coun
try Club Tournament.

Twelve lsore names were added Mol
day afternoon and Tuesday morning TO
the list of entries for the San Antonio
open amateur championship golf tourna-
ment. to be played at the San Antonio
Country Club course beginning We'd
nesday. February IA. S. +. Sutton reg
listers from Hutchinson. Kan, while the
following are all from San Antonio,
most Of them municipal links products:
Ralph Baldwin, II. q. McElroy, c. w.
Schmidt. Emmett Carpenter, Ralph
Woods. Lieut.. c. J.. Mize, NJ. II. Burke,
]. r. Kane and Lieutenant Molitor.
The tournament will be open to ony
amateur. whether he is a member Of
club or not. Tourists are especially in
vited.
The course, still wet, was closed
Tuesday. .s.........-....L.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
GOLF In MEXICO CITY
Few Club Organized With Enough
Members to Assure Success.

Mexico City. ED. 6.-Lovers Of golf
here are TO have new pasture in which
to pursue their pleasure. A new coun-
try club has been organized rivalling
the old Churubusco Club. which was
founded in the days before the revolu-
ton and .was considered one Of the fin
est in Latin-America. The Churubusco
clubhouse has been remodeled and So
ciety in great numbers has been flock
ing to it. The new club is closer to the
city. and already enough members have
Joined to assure its success.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
TWO JUNIOR CONTESTS
Central Christian and st. Johns Luth
Gran Teams Win.

Two junior games were played Mon.
day night in the Sunday School Basket
ball league. The Central Christians,
with McCarley and Bass in fine shoot
ing form. ran up a score of so to IL
on the First Baptists, whose only points
were made by Huff and Davis. Plan.
steil and Schultze accounted for 16
points in the st. Johns Lutheran vic.
tory over the Calvary Baptists, 30 Ia
II. while. for the losers. Hunt totalled
ten points. The Mckinley Avenue
Methodists advanced n notch without
effort when the South San Antonio
Baptists forfeited TO them.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
PIRATES NOT COMING
Unless Some One Forks I'm Sf80 Guar
antce, Southwestern Visit Off.

Tho Southwestern University basket
ball team will not play in San Antonio
this season unless somebody. thus far
not located. puts up $50 as a guaran
tee for two games. A. NJ. Venne. OF
San Antonio received telegram from
Coach Bill Gardner of Southwestern
Tuesday agreeing to games here with
any teams on February IL and II. but
Venue felt that SO game as guar
antee was too large TO tackle in baskIt
ball. He passed the chanc" along to
other daring snirits, who also gave it
the cold shoulder.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
TOO COLD FOR TRIP
Breckenridge High Cancels Game With
San Marcos School.

The game scheduled at San Marcos
Monday between Breckenridge High
School and Normal High School basket
shooters was cancelled by Coach Engel-
bert of Breckenridge because of the cold
weather. Engelbert did not care TO run
the risk of sickness in his squad with
the teanS undefeated in the Academic
League and with one victory over its
local high school rival to its credit and
more big games to come.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
ANDY THOMAS DIES
Toutcd Ycung Pugilist Drops in Ring
Without Blow Struck.

New York. Feb. 6.--Antonio Perrain-
lao. pugilist known MS Andy Thomas,
who collapsed last night during a bout
with Johnny Clinton in Brooklyn. died
today in a hospital from conclusion OF
tho brain.
Thomas fell to the floor rs he came
out of his corner for the final round OF
n 12-round bout. No blow had been
struck in the round.
The medical examiner and the district
attorney were investigating today.
Meanwhile no action was talEn against
Clinton,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
What Boxers Are Doing
FLOYD johnson Scores X. o.

New York, Feb. 6.-Fioyd, Johnson !.h
of Iowa. aspirant to title bout VIII
heavyweight champion Jack DempSey'
Monday night knocked out Mike Mes
tor in the fourth frame OF n, tweiye
round match. Nestor was saved twics
by the bell. in the second and thiru
rounds, and went to the canvas ilve
times altogether. The lowan was IN
command from the start, covering MS
man with blows in the first session
and hardly taking a punch throughout
the match.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Orch yallops Pal Reed.

Newark. n. j., Feb. 8.--flarry Greb,
of Pittsburg. L. S.. light-heavywelght
champion. outpointcd Pal Reed, of Bos-
ton, in n twelve-round bout here Mon
dsv night. Ncwspapcrmen gave the
decision to Greb. The champion weigh
cd 1865 81 and Reed 1871 IL. 1t was
Greb's fight from the first round. The
champion started with rush and ham
mered the Boston fighter with n sue
ce.;sion of right and left hooks, jabs
and uppercuts. Reeds punches were
scattered and did not bother Greb ex-
cept in the twelfth In the last round
he succeeded in landing several hard
lefts on Greb. In the tenth Grcb had
Reed groggy but was unable TO put
over the finishing blow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Golf Sure "Getsr You.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-Golfers at the Uni
versity of Chicago have defied the ele-
ments by rigging up an indoor golf
course under the grandstand at Stagg
Field for preliminary practice to per-
feet another Western Conference cham
piOnship team. The MaroOns won the
Big Ten tournament last year. Varsity
aspirants are given daily practice on
the COURSE
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
IOymsn Baseball Capfain.

San Marcos. Feb. 6.-Terry bowman
II Staples has been elected as captain
Of the BObrat baseball team Of the
Southwest Texas Normal College for
the coming season. I.Owman has won
three letters in the two years he has
been a student in the college. He has
also been elected as leader of the Fob
cats for the football season next fall.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
McTieue VS.. Sikh,

New York. Feb. 6.-Mike McTigue,
American m:ddleweight boxer. who is
TO meet Battling Sikh. the Senegaiese
in a o0-round bout st. Patrick's Day
in Dublin, is the holder Of the Canadian
middlcwcight title, which he won from
Eugene Brosseau more than two years
ago. He was rated at that time as
one Of the leading 15S-pounders and
New York Athletic Club.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
NINTH EASY VICTOR
Dough5oys Run Up TOp-Heayy Score in
Fourth Cavalry Game.

The Ninth Infantry basket ball team
ran up a top-heavy score in its game
Monday night in the Fort Sam Houston
League with the Fourth Cavalrymen.
With tight guarding by Goskey and
Wilson featuring. the Ninth held the
Cavalrymen 10 six points while the
Doughboy goal-shootcrs put in enough
baslnts to run un A. points.
The speeding Twelfth Field ARTILLERY
team was given a game by forfeit from
the FreeboOtrs. ...
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
McKennn FIattens Kennedy.

New Urieans, req. b.-Eddle NC
Kcnna. of New York. knocked out Bill
Kennedy of New Orleans, in the eighth.
round of a scheduled ten-round bout
here Monday night. McKema weighed
127 pounds and Kennedy 125. Dutch
Cresier of st. Paul won a decision
over Ray haywood of Shreveport in
ten-round bout. CreSier weighed in at
40 pounds and haywood IA.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06

the rate of thirty-five miles an hour,
from distance of mile.
1t is most difficult to learn.
at is an art" says Keahola, mem.
Der of the United States Olympic team.
at takes years to learn-some never
learn it. 1t requires q wonderful sense
of balance, strength, and a knowledge
of the waves. You first paddle out
about three-fourths Of mile. Padding
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Pa MALoHA
(6s sAlu eIS)
SURF BsAeo RlpNe
WAikikl BEACH

board nine feet long out against the
waves is difficult of itself.
Then wou whistle"
"What?"
ayes, you must whistle Tor the
waves. All Hawaiians do. Then big
wave will come and you dip your board
so as to catch it, then jump up on the
board, and away you slide all the way
10 shore"
! Easy!
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Fairplay Decides That's One
Reason Muldoon Has
Put on the Ban.
DEMPSEY TO BE IDLE
Indefinite Idleness" for
Champion Announced
by His Manager.
-FOUR MOST ACTIVE CHAMP!

New York, Feb. 6.-All negotia-
tons involving the appearance OF
Jack Dempsey in heavyweight box
ing championship contests have
been ended, Jack Kearns, the
champions manager, announced
after a conference with several
promoters. Kearns informed Tom
O'Rourke. matchmaker for the Re
public Athletic Club, that he had
decided to let the champion remain
idle indefinitely.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
BY ROBERT L. RIPLEY
Waikiki Beach. Honolulu. Feb. g.

Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Feb. g.
It is worth the trip to watch the surf
board riders at this famed beach. There
are only a few beaches in the world
where surf-riding is possible. There is
nothing more exhilarating or exciting
than to watch these bronzed Hawaiians
riding in upright on q narrow board at
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Young Boxer Dies After Bout.
Port Clinton. Ohio. Feb. 6.ICnmcr

Perry. 1S-year-old son of Charles Perry
here. died at his home today from IN
juries received in boxing bout here last
night with Jack Duffy of Toledo. The
two boxed ten rounds to draw. After
leaving the ring Perry complained OF Il
severe headache,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06

Resutiful Roselawn Cemetery. not a
graveyard. beautiful. well kept burial
NASH F---L~sA 1859 -fAdS
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-06
Has Had Eight Leaders.

The National League has had only
eight presidents in its forty-seven year
career. After Mr.. Bulkeley's regime
in 1876, there came the courageous
William A. Hubert, who remained in
office from 1877 until the time of his
death in 1882. Col. A. G. Mills, of
New York, was the president in 1885
and 1884, and on his resignation was
succeeded by the late n. f. Young,
of Washington, who held the office for
the next eighteen years. In 1902 Harry