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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1912

Page

6

Beaumont Broncs Rally Past San Antonio In Muddy Clash

Beaumont beat San Antonio 6 to 5 on a muddy field as Browning pitched all nine innings with 14 strikeouts. Midkiff opened scoring for San Antonio, Beaumont tied it in the first, added three in the third, and 1 in the eighth plus two in the ninth to secure the win before 13 000 fans. Martina left after seven for Beaumont, Harkins finished.

Beaumont Tex San Antonio Midkiff I Mes Browning Beauont Martina Harkins Iment— AB R. C. A. E de Ab Petree Antonio AB. R. Hola Seeeeeerae Ntonlo Porri Wheeler Edmiston Browning Ing Martinarkins Corbett

Exclusive $2 Wat Store at 402 East Houston Street

A brief note locates the exclusive $2 Wat store on 402 East Houston Street. It emphasizes the bargain sale and the shop’s street presence in the area.

Wat E. Houston St Houston Street

SenatorsBeat Panthers In Opening Game

The Senators defeated Fort Worth 11 to 4 in Austin. Lefty Lewis of Milwaukee allowed only three hits in seven innings.

Austin Tex Senators Fort Worth Ao Ning Lefty Lewis Southpaw Milwaukee R. H. E. Austin Lewis Ayers Hinninger Hell Windom Kitchen Wilkinson Brady

Houston Defeats Galveston 1-0 In Openers

In Galveston Houston won 1 to 0 as Davis scored on Knaupp’s two base hit in the first inning. Moore starred for Galveston with 14 strikeouts and only three hits allowed after the first. Edmundson and Allen paired for Houston while Newhouse umpired.

Galveston Tex Houston Davis Knaupp Moore Williams Edmundson Allen Newhouse

Waco opens season with win over Dallas Giants

Waco defeated the Dallas Giants 6 to 2 in the season opener yesterday as city stores closed early. An overflow crowd remained on the field when the game ended at 4 30. The score shows Waco with seven runs on twelve hits and three errors while Dallas had two runs on six hits and four errors.

Associated Press Waco Tex Dallas Giants R. H. E. Waco Dallas

United States rifle team for Pan American shoot named

The U S rifle team to compete in Buenos Aires next month is led by Captain Stuart W Wise with members Corporal John Knubel Captain W H Hyde Sergeant O M Schriver Sergeant C A Lloyd J W Hessian and Lieutenant William C Stoll They will sail from New York on April 20 bound for the Pan American tournament in Buenos Aires.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United States Buenos Aires Stuart W. Wise Massachusetts Volunteer Militia John Knubel New York N. G W. H. Hyde Tennessee N. G O. M. Schriver

Milwaukee Wins Vanderbilt Cup Race Bid

Milwaukee received official word from W K Vanderbilt Jr that the executive committee of the motor cup holding company has formally accepted Milwaukee's offer for the Vanderbilt cup race and grand prize, ending all doubt about the event.

Milwaukee Associated Press Wis W. K. Vanderbilt Jr

Draw ends ten round Ferns vs Pier son bout in Kansas City

In Kansas City on April 13 the ten round boxing match between Clarence Wildcat Ferns and Charles Pierson of Denver finished in a draw.

Associated Press Kansas City Clarence “Wildcat” Ferns Charles Pierson Denver

Presley wins Gage Trophy at San Antonio Country Club

Mrs. F. E. Presley of Mexico City defeated 14 year old Dorothy Gage in the U S Gage Cup final at the San Antonio Country Club in straight sets 6 0 and 6 1. The donor declares Presley the permanent holder despite earlier announcements. Presley is regarded as a top woman player in Mexico and the West.

F. E.presley Mexico City San Antonio Country Club Dorothy Gage Miss Gage Presley Mexico West

Indoor Series Fast Games at the Y Tonight

Two Commercial Indoor Baseball games scheduled at the Y fl ot feature the Bankers vs Traction Company first, then Creamery Dairy against the Postoffice. Rivalry is high as only three games remain before the series closes next Thursday with trophies and prizes in the balance.

To Play Boerne: Roundups Second Division Faces White Sox

The Little Barrister baseball team will meet the Boerne White Sox at the White Sox home lot tomorrow afternoon. Players listed must assemble at L A A P station at 7:45 Sunday morning for departure at 8. Weichline Ferguson Anderson Hudson Petie Drake Bou ean Fritsch Stahl J Masch Thiele named. McQuillian of High School likely to pitch.

Boerne Little Barrister Boerne White Sox Weichline G. Ferguson Anderson Hudson Petie Drake Bouean Fritsch Stahl J. Masch Thiele

Texas League Yesterday's Results Detailing Scores

Beaumont beat San Antonio 6 to 5. Houston edged Galveston 1 to 0. Waco 6 over Dallas 2. Austin 11? Fort Worth 4. Today San Antonio in Beaumont Houston in Galveston Fort Worth in Austin Dallas in Waco.

Beaumont San Antonio Houston Galveston Waco Dallas Austin Fort Worth San_.Antonio Psyd P. C. Austin Coveseee Coeseves San. Antonio Coese

Baseball scores grid from today’s American League games

In a busy slate the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 3 to 1, Cleveland topped Detroit 4 to 2, and Chicago defeated St. Louis 2 to 1. Boston bested New York 5 to 2 with Washington, Detroit, Boston, and St. Louis playing away games as listed.

Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis Boston New York P.C Lule

National League Baseball Scores Briefs

Cincinnati defeated Chicago 3 to 2 while Brooklyn beat New York 4 to 2 and Boston won 4 to 2 over Philadelphia. The Pittsburg St Louis game was rained out with New York in Brooklyn and Philadelphia in Boston. Chicago in Cincinnati and Pittsburg in St Louis noted.

Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg-St. Louis Pittsburg St. Louis Psyc P.C. Cincinnati Anne

Patterson Smashes Southern Mile Mark at Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL N C April 13 Patterson star UNC ran a mile in 4 minutes 32 seconds to establish a new southern record.

Chapel Hell N. C Patterson University of North Carolina

Finals set for key golf tournaments at San Antonio Club

The President's Cup and Lewis tournaments conclude this Saturday at the San Antonio Country Club. Ike Kampmann faces Thomas H Franklin in the Cup final, handicapped 15 and 13 respectively, promising a tight match. In the Lewis final, R. R Russell meets J. H Kampmann with Kampmann holding a two stroke edge. A large gallery is expected.

San Antonio Country Club Ike Kampmann Thomas H. Franklin Kampmann Franklin Lewis R. R. Russell J. H. Kampmann

Wells to Battle Packey at Madison Square Garden

George MacDonald announces that papers are signed for a bout between Matt Wells and Packey McFarland at Madison Square Garden on April night. The Associated Press report from New York dated April 13 notes the heavyweight clash will headline the card with Wells seeking victory.

Cleveland Boy Wins Match in Birmingham Bout

Billy Stein of Cleveland outpointed Charley Lawrence of New York in a ten round bout in Birmingham, Alabama, last night.

Cleveland Associated Press Birmingham Ala Billy Stein Charley Lawrence New York

Staacke Bros Carriage Sale and Horger Lumber Ad

A large sale offers carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices by Staacke Bros plus a prompt to estimate lumber bills from Horger Lumber Co located seven blocks south of the P depots.

Staacke Bros Horger Lumber Co P. Depot

Mandot Decisions Moran in Fast Ten Round Memphis Bout

Joe Mandot, the fast little southern er, added another scalp to his long string by gaining a decision over Owen Moran in Memphis Tennessee. The bout lasted the full ten rounds.

Joe Mandot Owen Moran Memphis Tenn

Cleveland Beats Detroit 4 to 2 in Opening Rally

In Cleveland yesterday, the home team defeated Detroit 4 to 2. Baskette and Easterly combined on the mound for Cleveland, with Batterists noting strong support from the defense.

Associated Press Cleveland, O Cleveland Detroit R. H. E. Cleveland Olt Boek Baskette Willett and Stanage

McIntyre Falters as Cincinnati Wins 8 to 2

In National League action on April 13 McIntyre allowed three hits in the tenth inning enabling Cincinnati to defeat Chicago 8 to 2 after nine hard frames. Batteries: McIntyre Archer for Chicago and Benton McLean for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati McIntyre Chicago Archer Benton McLean Boston Philadelphia Tyler Kling Brennan Graham Killifer

Southern League Scores Snapshot

Swindell and Lafitte powered New Orleans against Mobile as Birmingham and Memphis Nashville matchups show rain affecting play. Paired batteries Paige Dessau and Kerr contributed for Chattanooga while Burleson Dunn and others were noted for other teams.

Swindell and Lafitte Burleson and Dunn Apiamariais Bon Barc Cdedocpees Chattanooga Laveee Steele Paige, Dessau Kerr, Covaleski and McDonough

Longhorns Fall In Ten Inning Baylor Loss

Baylor beat Texas 5 to 3 in ten innings at Austin. Henderson struggled for Texas and Russell misplayed a ball on second as Baylor seized a late lead after three walks loaded the bases. Harrell held Texas to three runs through nine before Baylor pushed across two in the top of the tenth.

Austin Tex Baylor Longhorn Henderson Texas Russell The Baptists

High School and Marshall Clash in Local Title Showdown

High school and Marshall Training school meet on West End diamond this afternoon at 3 45. The game decides the local scholastic title with both teams strong and confident after key wins. High has beaten West Texas while the cadets have yet to face West End.

Referee Stout Denies Temple Manager Role

MILWAUKEE Wis April 13 report that Harry Stout referee two New Orleans athletics clubs manager for Ray Temple who scheduled to box Phil Harrison of Chicago in New Orleans Monday is denied by Stout who is in Milwaukee

Temple Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Harry Stout New Orleans Ray Temple Phil Harrison Chicago Stout

Exclusive $2 Hat Store and Goose Dish at White Horse Tavern

A featured exclusive offers list highlights a $2 hat shop purchase and a 321 roast goose dish at the White Horse Tavern. The note frames a quirky local deal set in a tavern context. This item hints at a promotional collaboration or menu highlight with limited pricing.

White Horse

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