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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1912

Page

10

Opening game Friday may be moved to San Antonio

Fans in San Antonio eye the number of players reaching the big leagues as Beaumont and San Antonio may shift opening Texas league games due to poor ground conditions. Bronchos manager Leidy doubts transfer, team set to leave for Beaumont Thursday, home opener scheduled April 20.

Beaumont San Antonio Amont Leidy Bronchos Galveston Cleveland Naps Detroit Ed Hohnhorst Toledo Harry Davis Dolly Stark Brooklyn Dolly Trolley Dodgers Connie Mack Tribe Tiger

Saxet Bowlers Spoil Oaklands Standing in Close Match

The Saxet club defeated the Oaklands in a tight Commercial Bowling League clash at Grand Alleys, moving Saxet from second to top spot. Diebler led Saxet with strong averages, while F Huntress posted high Saxet score and Piatt led Oaklands with top evening total. Prassell also contributed for Oaklands. An Eagle Furniture vs Southwestern Telephone match is set for tonight.

Saxet Oakland Club Saxets Diebler F. Huntress Piatt Oaklands Prassell Eagle Furniture Company Southwestern Telephone Company TORO A Be G. Huntress Diebler Piya A

Wolgast and Rivers to Fight for Lightweight Title

Ad Wolgast and local Mexican lightweight Joe Rivers were matched today to meet in a twenty round bout for the lightweight championship at the Vernon arena on July 4.

Wolgast Rivers Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Ad Wolgast Joe Rivers Vernon Arena

Exclusive $2 hat store at 321 Alamo Plaza.

Goose liver and White Horse Tavern mentioned as nearby landmarks. Exclusive sale headline notes budget headwear option at 2 dollars. Local business listing references the Goose liver site and the White Horse Tavern in the vicinity.

Alamo Plaza Goose Liver White Horse Tavern

Golf Tourney Delayed Amid Weather At San Antonio

The third round of the president's cup race on the San Antonio Country Club course is stalled by bad weather. Only one match remains in this flight. others wait for official closure before play resumes. Interest remains high and playoffs will occur at the earliest moment.

San Antonio

Fighter Seriously Injured In Cleveland Boxing Bout

Louis Margolief known as Fighting Mungie was badly hurt in the sixth round against Kid Golberg of Rochester. He collapsed during a rally and was hospitalized with paralysis on his right side. Doctors suspect strain from the bout. Golberg faced no arrest.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Louis Margolief Mungie Kid” Golberg Rochester Golberg

Zbyszko Defeats Koch in Straight Falls in Kansas City

In Kansas City last night Zbyszko defeated Ernest Koch in straight falls. He won the first fall in 37 minutes 36 seconds with a half nelson and crotch hold and the second in 12 minutes 50 seconds with a full nelson and crotch hold.

Associated Press Kansas City Zbyszko Ernest Koch

Players Are Released By New Orleans Club

New Orleans Louisiana April 9 Manager Prank of the Southern League club announced last night the release of pitchers Galm Frost and Cheney and outfielders.

Associated Press New Orleans Galm Frost Cheney

New Orleans Names Captain for Southern League Club

Dawson and Meixel join the New Orleans Cotton States league team while Dr. C Johnston is named captain of the New Orleans Southern League club.

Dawson and Meixel New Orleans Dr. C. Johnston

Allan Wins All Alaska Dog Race in Nome

Allan, driving Mrs. Charles B. Darling’s Malamute team, won the all Alaska sweepstakes finishing Nome Candle round in 87 hours 32 minutes. Alexander Holmenson and John Johnson were runners up with Johnson’s Fox Ramsey team finishing two hours after Allan in third. The race, 472 miles, was highlighted by cold early hours and a dramatic last stretch as Allan’s dogs averaged seven miles per hour in the final 50 miles.

Associated Press Nome Alaska Ashcroft B. C A. A Scotty) Allan Malamute Charles BE. Darling Berkeley Cal Allan Candle Alexander Holmenson Johnson Siberian Wolfhounds Allen Johnson Fox Ramsey Oliver Dogs O. B. Latchford Stake Mrs. Darling Case

Baylor Defeats Southwestern 4–0 In No-Hit Effort

Baylor University shutout Southwestern University 4 to 0 in Waco. Harrell pitched a no hitter with ten strikeouts, overpowering Georgetown’s lineup in a closely contested game.

Baylor Georgetown Waco Tex Baylor University Southwestern University Harrell Baptist

Brooklyn Nationals Win Over Washington Americans

The Brooklyn Nationals defeated the Washington Americans 7 to 0 in Washington D C yesterday. Batteries were Cashion Walker and Ainsmith Henry Rucker Allen and Phelps.

Brooklyn Nationals Associated Press Washington, D. C Washington Americans Nn. H. E. ME Damacon Sop Silice Sc Cashion Walker Ainsmith Henry Rucker Allen Phelps

High Adopts Schedule for Scholastic Baseball Season

High school has adopted a baseball schedule for the scholastic season and aims to arrange a game with St Louis College. A West Texas vs High game at Krisch park was postponed to April 17. The revised slate includes April 13 Marshall Training school, April 17 West Texas Military Academy, April 20 Baptist Academy, and April 24 Marshall Training school, all pending changes.

High School St. Louis ¢ College West Texas High Krisch Park Purple and Gold Warriors Marshall Training School Marshall Training Field West Texas Military Academy Baptist Academy San Marcos

Texas Wins Game Over Mississippi College 6 to 1

Texas defeated Mississippi College 6 to 1 in a heavy field game played yesterday in Austin. The Longhorns outclassed the visitors with solid hitting and pitching led by Henderson and Long with Stringer and Ray behind them. A second game is scheduled for tomorrow with fair weather hoped to boost interest and crowd size.

Austin Tex Longhorns Mississippi Texas R. H. E. Texas Henderson Long Stringer Ray

Gabe Taxi and Hat Store at 821 Alamo Plaza

Two business listings show Gabe Taxi and a hat shop at 821 Alamo Plaza with phone numbers 1 2 3 and a $2 hat price.

Langford Defeats McVey In 20 Round Fight

Sydney reports American heavyweight Sam Langford defeated Sam McVey of California in a 20 round points decision. The bout took place yesterday with Langford edging McVey to claim the victory.

Langford McVey Associated Press Sydney S. W Sam Langford Sam McVey California

Texas League Directors Meet in Austin Over Salary Rule

The Texas league directors gather in Austin to decide if managers may pay salaries during training. Houston faces scrutiny for overstepping rules as the $2300 salary cap is debated. Attending: D T Iglehart Austin James Maloney Galveston W R Davidson Waco Morris Black San Antonio. The Austin Galveston ownership dispute over Player Casey will also be resolved.

Texas League Austin Houston Morris Block Bronchos Allen D. T. Iglehart James Maloney Galveston W. R. Davidson Waco Morris Black San Antonio Casey

Games at Y Tonight Bring Indoor Baseball Showdowns

Two 8 10 pm games on the Y floor pit Joske Bros and Post Office against Guarantee Shoe Co Traction teams. Joske Bros team despite recent disasters shows fighting spirit as the league’s strong side. other squads play solid ball.

Joske Bros Post Office Guarantee Shoe Co Traction Company Joske Uros

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