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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
3
A historical baseball recap compiled from the records of R E Jordan details standout games, players, and season highlights from seventeen years prior, offering a snapshot of early team standings and notable performances.
In a June 25, 1922 update the Giants dropped a 14 to 3 decision at Kerrville after a tight start. Hollmig and Bob Barry matched zeroes through six, Kerrville pulled away with four runs in the sixth and a seven‑run frame in the eighth. Giants offense featured Reichenauss Langerhans Henke Krauskopf Lee Probst Schellhase Lehne Hollmig and Knopp. Local wedding notes close the snippet.
The City Softball League heads into week twelve with Radio Post still one game ahead of Sunset after a 8 7 loss. Kuenemanis split with Humble and Cosden, with several schedule shifts around July 4th. The Giants travel to face Seipp’s Sun and a Fat and Forty club from San Antonio looms next week for a Giants showdown.
The page lists July games including Cosden versus Humble on Monday the 3rd, Radio Post versus Stein Ice on Wednesday the 5th, and Sunset versus Kueneman on Thursday the 6th.
Ollie Wuest starred in Carter's 7-3 win over Harper at the WOW barbecue in Harper last Saturday. Wuest limited Harper to 5 hits and fanned 14 while driving in 3 and scoring 3 Carter's runs. Carter's and Harper have each defeated the other twice this season.
San Antonio Missions cling to first in the Texas League by a half game after two straight losses to Houston. They host Beaumont this weekend then head out for five days before the All-Star game in San Antonio and a 15 day home stretch.
The Lions Club weighs removing the familiar Christmas tree donated by August Zincke as it nears end of life. A replanted sapling will be grown in fall for next winter’s glow, ensuring a new tree brightens the season while honoring past generosity.
Fredericksburg hosts a Chamber of Commerce meeting with Almon Kirchhoff and Carl Blasig as featured acts. The program includes music by the Little German Band and a double quartet under Adolf Hopf, plus Blasig delivering a twenty minute address. A nominating committee report and annual secretary Miss Edyth Krauskopf’s chamber review are on the agenda.
Mr Feller finishes trench and silo work using a team and fresno over three days. Total building cost listed as 25 to 30 dollars including a tractor. Ninety can workers cut and bind feed at one dollar per acre. eight men gather feed. three teams fill the trench with water and cover.
The Giants defeated Stonewall 14 to 7 at Seipp Park. Key hitters included Red Klaerner, Schnerr, and Icke fueling seven runs by the fourth inning surge. Pitcher C Klaerner earned the win while Collins took the loss as Stonewall faltered behind three starters. Next Sunday the Giants face Ploch Oilers of San Antonio at 3 30 p.m.
The Fredericksburg Choir faces a listener vote for the Liberty Mills Community Choir Contest broadcast by Station WOATI in San Antonio. Director Wm Dietel and accompanist Mrs Alfred Schnelle lead twenty five singers. Fans urged to mail votes by July 6 with visits encouraged to the 1081 Navarro Street studio for reception and viewing.
Felix Saenger tallies the high single game with 246. Law Knopp posts the top 3 game total at 609. Goodyear Service claims the best single game team score 915 and the best 3 game team total 2571.
Ladies ten pin league activity notes sponsor Hubertus Club plans a prize and pot shoot at Baron's Creek on Sunday July 9. The Rusches and Rummlers traveled to Galveston and nearby places. Mrs. Hannemann and daughter from Craig Iowa arrived to visit her relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klett.
Mr and Mrs Albert Meckel and their son and Mr and Mrs Ray Hochwater visited Mrs Adolf Meckel and daughter Adela last Sunday. Willie Nimitz Max Reinbach and Mrs Dora Reagin and son from Kerrville spent Sunday with relatives and friends at Fredericksburg.
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