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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1911

Page

20

Bronchos Edge Southwestern In Low Scoring Tilt

Timely hitting and a costly error by Southwestern University catcher Bobo gave the Bronchos of the Texas league a 1 to 0 win over Southwestern University in a fast paced game. Both pitchers delivered strong performances with only one wild throw deciding the outcome. Pearsons flied out, Wallace singled and Brewer followed.

Georgetown Tex Bobo Bronchos Southwestern University San Antonio Pearsons Wallace Brewer Wal Cocheran Wakefield Lape Lopez Austin R. H. EB Southwestern Betts Sheffield

Roosevelt Era Starts Public School Talks Series

Teddy Roosevelt take effect. Professor Sixsmith finishes teaching in private schools and begins tomorrow a series of talks in the public schools.

Sixsmith

High School Batters Defeat San Antonio Academy 9–0

High School defeated San Antonio Academy 9 to 0 in a five inning or more game at the YMCA diamond. Marabeau pitched seven innings with seven strikeouts for High School while McGowen and Rische supplied the big blows including a homer by Rische and a later one by McGown. Hines started for Academy and was relieved by Baggett in the eighth.

San Antonio Academy Rische Hines McGown River Avenue Marabeau Academy Maracheau High Bagget Booth Burke Bee West Texas PY. M. C. A. Park R. H. E. ‘High School McGowen Baggett Witte Knaupp

Langford and McVey Fight to Draw in Paris

Sam Langford and Sam McVey battled twenty rounds in the Cirque de Paris, ending in a draw before a large crowd. Gate receipts topped about $20,000 as McVey used weight and reach to pressure Langford, who landed many telling blows but could not overcome the veteran heavyweight.

Paris Sam Langford Sam McVey Cirque de Paris Langford McVey Boston

Bugs Raymond Dead? Prank On Water Wagon Mobile

Special Dispatch from Atlanta reports that star pitcher Bugs Raymond allegedly claimed to be dead after a prank call. The Giants and manager McGraw contest the claim, fearing further mischief as Raymond denies the death and threatens confrontation.

Special Dispatch Atlanta Bugs” Raymond McGraw Bugs Sam Crane New York Bugs Raymond Raymond

Wagenfuehr Extends Lead in Ninepins Standings

Wagenfuehr widened his margin atop the ninepins league after five wins, keeping pace with Tarrillion who rests at 104 average. Deininger drops to fifth as Muehklendorff stays third with strong showings, while Summerfield joins the field and Wurzbach plans a comeback with upcoming matches. A Century alleys practice nearly produced a start-record, ending at 143 after a split in frame nine.

Wagenfuehr Deininger Tarrillion Muehklendorff Kuhn Achtzehn Summerfield Dalling Heroes Tar- Trillion Wurzbach Wagenfehr Muehlendorff

Baylor Defeats Austin College in Low-Scoring Match

Baylor triumphed over Austin College by 14 to 4 after a tight defensive game. Harrell and Scarborough led Baylor with scoring contributions while Lowry and Hudson contributed on defense and rebounding.

Baylor AusTin College Harrell Scarborugh Lowry Hudso

Marshall Track Athletes Hold Third Annual Field Day

The Marshall Training School field day at West End drew many athletes across six classes with a 49 49 tie for the lower age groups. Harold Youngman led scoring with 25 points while Jack led in throwing events with a 156 feet 9 inches hammer and 104 feet discus. Irene Longmaid named queen of the day as the team prepared for Fort Worth and state meets in April and May under Coach Moyes and Prof Marshall.

Marshall Training School West End Goin Harold Youngman Robert Jacks Murdock Brown Neil Brown Jack Irene Longmaid W. J. Moyes Fort Worth Gain M. Brown Rothe Youngman Jacks Stieler Gregory Brown N. J. Marshall Steiler Peters

Gleanings of Day's Sports Gleanings

Scant details from multiple games show varied scores including Detroit 14 to 6 over Indianapolis and Fort Worth defeating Cleburne 14 to 0. The White Sox canceled a game against Omaha Western leaguers due to muddy grounds and snow. Also noted are track results and a new baseball team formed by L. Frank Saddlery Co with Frank Mathieu as captain.

Omaha Neb White Sox L. Frank Saddlery Co Frank Mathieu

All-Pros vs Householders at Clegtaig Park in San Antonio

The All-Professionals close their winter season with a fast semi pro game against the Household team at Electric Park today at 4 o clock. Burke will depart with Compton for Battle Creek to join the Cricketts in Michigan while Galm Baker and Gerhardt start on the mound for the All-Pros and McHugo leads the Household lineup. Elmer Flick signs to play for Manager Armour at Toledo.

San Antonio Electric Park Jack Burke Compton Battle Creek Mich Cricketts Burke Galm Baker Gerhardt McHugo Havel Onion Chic Knaup Anderson Swoboda Jake Volz B. Hovel Hawkins Shiner O’banion F. Hovel Kelly Chambers W. Hovel

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