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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1912

Page

8

Third Round in Cup Play Opens at San Antonio Country Club

The president's cup third round begins at the San Antonio Country Club with four players remaining for the semifinals. Ike Kampmann defeats Walter Walthall by three holes as the Lewis Medal competition tightens with most first flight matches completed.

San Antonio Ike Kampmann Walter Walthall Lewis Donaldson Co. E. Mangham W. F. McCaleb T. H. Franklin E. C. Tarrant Fred Tarrant F. M. Lewis T. W. Masterson Mace Stewart Dr. Stout Gus Groos Dr. Miller R. R. Russell Mason Williams J. H. Kampmann Dr. Moss George Taliaferro L. B. Clegg Dr. Depew Duval West

Nationals rally to beat Browns in interleague game

The Nationals defeated the Browns in St. Louis on April 6 in an interleague series. The Americans led until the ninth inning before the Nationals scored five runs to win. Batteries: Sallee, Willis Harmon and Bresnahan for the Nationals. Lake, E Brown and Krichell, Stephens for the Browns.

Nationals Browns Associated Press ST. Louis Ins Poo Sallee Willis Harmon Bresnahan Lake E. Brown Krichell Stephens

BLeA Taxi Ad Promotes Rubber Carriage Supplies

An October ad touts Staacke Bros offering Kelly Springfield rubber for carriages and buggies. It urges customers to stop kicking the dog around and mentions Horger Lumber Co near the San-A-Lac depot in a terse sales pitch.

Staacke Bros Kelly Springfield

Purses Donated to Exploitation Sufferers by Harness Winners

Yesterday at the San Antonio Fair Grounds harness matinee the winners donated purses to aid widows and orphans of the Southern Pacific explosion. Clementine won the free-for-all pace in 1 05 3 4 and 1 06, with Honest Boy, Rowdy, and Lady Cauthen placing. Militant won the class A trot, Captain Sam the class A pace, with Lady Blanche and Model taking others.

San Antonio Honest Boy Rowdy Lady Cauthen Militant Captain Sam O. J. Woodhull Dave Harmon Lady Blanche Model Dr. Simpson Lady Aldo G. M. Ewen Footstrong Dr. Robbie Tom Clementine QO. J. Woodhull Ralph Mppoghi F. Adebahr Sam C. J. Woodhull J. Tolbert J. K

Fielder breaks wrist for Philadelphia team

Sherwood Magee, left fielder for the National League club in Philadelphia, will be out for at least a month after a fractured right wrist. He sustained the injury during practice when struck by a pitched ball and his forearm was placed in splints after the fracture was confirmed.

Associated Press Philadelphia Sherwood Magee

Princeton Defeats Virginia in Nine Inning Rally

In Charlottesville Virginia April 6 Princeton baseball team rallied to beat the University of Virginia 6 to 3 in nine innings.

Princeton Virginia Associated Press Charlottesville University of Virginia

Champs Beat Nationals In Spring Series Opener

The world champions shut out the Philadelphia Nationals 14 to 0 in game four. Each side now has two wins in the spring series. Nationals mustered one hit, a Knabe single off Houck who pitched 11 innings as Rasmussen and Schultz faced heavy fire.

Nationals Philadelphia Philadelphia Nationals Knabe Houck Americans Rasmussen Schultz

McIntyre Returns After Cuban Winter Baseball

Matty McIntyre, outfielder for the Chicago American League club, reported in Chicago yesterday after being missing since season end. He said he played baseball in Cuba during winter and would sign a new contract today with Manager Callahan aware of his whereabouts.

McIntyre Chicago Matty McIintyre Cuba Callahan

Southerners Defeat Buffalo in 10-4 Game

In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 6 the Chattanooga Southern league team beat Buffalo of the International league by 10 runs to 4 yesterday.

Southerners Buffalo Chattanooga, Tenn Chattanooga

Easter Dinner Special at the Gunner Restaurant

Union made two dollar hats advertised alongside a pork dinner at 32 Alamo Plaza. An Easter dinner runs from 6 to 8 PM with special souvenir menus and a dollar per plate. Also noted are local services including Riebe Undertaking Co and an auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce Street.

Union Alamo Plaza Gunter Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Johnny Kling Takes Boston Manager Post

Johnny Kling, former Cubs star catcher, becomes manager of the Boston Nationals and vows to build a first division National League team for Boston fans.

Johnny Kling Chicago Cubs Boston Nationals Boston

Club Elects Delegates to State Auto Meet in Waco

The San Antonio Automobile club named delegates W. H. Furlong Jr, W. J. Pearson, A. C. Halff, and Frea P. Warren for the Texas State Automobile Association annual meeting set for April 20 in Waco. A club meeting will be held Wednesday at the St. Anthony hotel to report on the clubhouse committee. Attendees yesterday included Dr. Frederick J. Fielding W. H. Furlong Jr Dr. R. A. Goeth W. J. Pearson and R. Scott Israel.

Texas State Automobile Association San Antonio Automobile Club Frederick J. Fielding W. H. Furlong Jr W. J. Pearson A. C. Halff Frea P. Warren State Association Waco St. Anthony Club House Committee R. A. Goeth R. Scott Israel

Cadets and Hish Clash At Krisch Park This Afternoon

The West Texas Military academy baseball team will meet the High School nine this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Krisch park. Both aggregations are in good form and have been about evenly matched in past contests. A large crowd is expected. High's battery will probably be Quillam and McGowan. West Texas will probably start A. Sheldon and Jj. Sheldon.

West Texas Military Academy Krisch Park High Quillam McGowan West Texas A. Sheldon Jj. Sheldon

Yoakum Farmers Report Cotton Planting Near Done

Special to The Light from Yoakum Texas notes farmers have nearly completed cotton planting and corn is mostly up. A fine season is in the ground with abundant grass futures pleasing stockmen in the area.

Yoakum, Tex

Waco Jewelry Store Robbed by Skylight Burglars

Burglars entered Levinski jewelry by a night skylight in Waco Texas and stole about 100 bracelets and many rings. The crime occurred unseen and the burglars fled before finishing the theft. losses are estimated at $500 with no arrests yet.

Waco Associated Press Waco, Tex Levinski Jewelry Establishment

Major League Clubs Return North Before Season

With five days until opening day, major league clubs move north for training. The New York Giants arrived in New York as other American and rival teams prepare in their home towns. Manager McGraw reports good overall condition as Mathewson awaits warm weather while Marquard, Ames, and Tesarau share pitching duties.

Associated Press New York New York Giants Philadelphia St. Louis McGraw Mathewson Marquard Ames Tesreau Senators Goodwin Black Neill Pearsall Emmett Neill Leidy Aittle

Mobile Southern Leaguers Top Athletics Second Team 5–1

Mobile Alabama reports the Mobile Southern team defeated the Philadelphia Athletics second squad by 5 to 1 in an afternoon game. Bender and Thomas were credited with the visitors' pitching.

Mobile Ala Mobile Southern Leaguers Philadelphia Athletics Bender Thomas

Bronco 1 Plays New Braunfels Tigers Monday

Emmett Neil returns home to Pearsall to pitch in an independent game as the Broncs schedule a Monday exhibition with the New Braunfels Tigers on the return trip from Austin. The Tigers offer liberal terms, either a guarantee or gate split, with Browning and Downey likely to start.

Emmett Neil Pearsall Southpaw Senators Austin Leidy New Braunfels Tigers Tiger Broncs New Braunfels San Antonio

Tennis Tourney Opens at San Antonio Country Club

Girls and young ladies contest for the A B Gage silver loving cup as the San Antonio Country Club hosts the event this morning. A strong crowd watches the opening rounds while organizers anticipate high scores and lively play.

A. 8. Gage San Antonio Country Club Pra

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