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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
8
Frank Metz delivered a two bagger and two runs in the sixth and seventh innings as the Nags turned a deficit into a 5 to 3 victory over the Buffaloes. Ross took losses on the mound and Housteen’s hits were fewer than the locals but scattered.
Houston in San Antonio Galveston in Austin Oklahoma City in Fort Worth and Waco in Dallas spotlighted as matchups across major Texas cities for today.
Boston plays Philadelphia, New York faces Washington, Cleveland meets Detroit, and Chicago travels to St Louis in a set of cross city contests. No scores available yet.
The text lists city pairings indicating Pittsburg in Chicago, Brooklyn in New York, Philadelphia in Boston, and St. Louis in Cincinnati as mismatched locations. It reads like a scan of parallel place references without narrative context or action.
In a brisk Sunday contest the Nags erased a 2 0 deficit by the sixth inning, tying the game on Metz s long two bagger and a patient rally. Houston briefly retook the lead in the seventh before Metz and the Nags surged again with Rogers and Persons scoring on sharp hits and defensive lapses.
Stowers and Bermuda Growers played a two game set in Aredo Texas. The opener ended 4 to 3 with San Antonio winning. the nightcap 6 to 1 in favor of Laredo. Key moments included Michael driving in two with a three bagger and Gambrall’s seven inning two hit pitching for Bermuda.
San Antonio defeated Houston 5 to 3 as Rogers and Rose pitched well. Leidy and Thrailkill produced key rallies, with Metz driving in the decisive runs in the eighth. Alexander, Metz, Hill, and Kitchens led the offense with timely hits and productive outs as the visitors held on.
The American Olympic committee protests Sweden's early June closing date for Stockholm next year. James E. Sullivan says the U S will send a winning team and decide the lineup through tryouts in Boston Chicago San Francisco and a southern city. If needed fall tryouts could be held but would disrupt training and condition.
Beeville fell to the Households 3 to 1 in Beeville, as E Chambers on the mound backed by strong defense led San Antonio to victory. McDowell pitched well but lacked support from Beeville, while Jim Kelley starred for the Households with all around play and Fulton stood out with base running and fielding for the visitors. Jennings and Knaupp left the game due to injuries. Fulton, released by the Bronchos, has signed with Beeville for 1911 season.
In Taylor Texas on April 17 1920 wrestler Pet Brown gets a challenge from Michigan star Farmer Rice. Brown’s manager Thompson Hague plans a session for Rice on April 26. Brown also tests Young Muldoon of New Orleans on April 19 in Taylor.
Fort Worth defeated Oklahoma City 3 to 1 as McKay and Appleton dominated the strip. McKay attacked umpire Bush after a disputed call and was escorted from the park. Batteries: McKay Appleton Greene Lingfielder Noyes.
St Louis won 6 to 2 in Cincinnati as Bresnahan starred with strong hitting and sharp fielding. Sallee and Bresnahan pitched for St Louis while Gaspar Clarke and McLean played for Cincinnati in the April 17 game.
In Chicago on April 17 Pittsburg defeated Chicago 4 to 1 in the first game of the series. A record crowd packed the park with fans spilling onto the field. Bottom of the inning shows Chicago scoring one run while Pittsburg adds two in the fifth and two more in the sixth. Batteries: Brown and Archer for Chicago Camnitz and Gibson for Pittsburg. Umpires: O Day and Brennan.
Austin defeated Galveston 3 to 2 in a mud filled opening game. G. Smith stood out with a brilliant fielding performance. Batteries: Taylor and Schmidt for Austin, Hice and Kitchens for Galveston.
Memphis beat Nashville 2 to 0 in Memphis on April 17 in front of a large crowd. The opening inning produced both runs for Memphis as pitchers Case and Allen dominated afterward. Batteries: Allen and Knots for Nashville. Case and Seabaugh for Memphis.
Murphy drove a double to left in the eighth with the bases loaded to break a tie and drive Dallas to a 56 to 2 victory over Waco despite slow drizzle. McAdams Murphy and Smith Carson were battery combinations for Dallas and Waco respectively.
Fort Worth on April 17 reports cases against pitcher McKay of the Fort Worth team and umpire Bush for a fight during yesterdays game between the Panthers and Oklahoma City were passed in police court this morning.
New Orleans defeated Mobile 5 to 3 in New Orleans yesterday. Klawitter and Angemier relieved Paige and Mitchell in the seventh inning for New Orleans as they forged the comeback. Mobile used Chappelle Newton Dunne and Cadman Paige Klawitter Mitchell Angang Angemier.
A coupon offering a bound book of Mutt and Jeff cartoons and sayings is valid at The Light Premium Department on Losoya Street beside the Losoya Hotel. Mail option priced at 65 cents.
In St Louis on April 17 Chicago defeated St Louis 7 to 1 in the opening game of the series. McIntyre made a spectacular eighth inning catch in the crowd on Clarke's long drive. Final line: St Louis 001 000 000 1. Chicago 002 040 100 7. Pfeffer Gregory Clarke Walsh Sullivan Umpires O Laughlin Dineen.
Lively pitched well and led Detroit to a 5 to 2 victory over Cleveland. The game details show Detroit scoring in the second and fifth innings while Cleveland managed runs in the first and third. Battery dependence included Krapp West and Smith for Cleveland with Lively and Stanage for Detroit.
The Bronchos meet the Buffaloes this after noon at the ball lot as Cochran and Lemon serve San Antonio. Watson and Alexander chosen to avenge yesterday's loss. Houston club departs tonight, Galveston begins a four game home stand Tuesday through Friday. Nags visit Houston Saturday and stay until May 2 for North Texas.
Rain postpones the University of Texas vs Texas Christian University game today. A makeup meeting will be played Tuesday with a rescheduled date and venue to be announced.
John Hogan nicknamed One Round says his April 26 boxing match with Ad Wolgast may be his last if he loses He believes he can win but warns he will quit the sport for good if Wolgast defeats him and he cannot beat the champion
Hugo Kelly reports a hurt hand from his recent Boston fight with Bill McKinnon and has secured Cyclone Johnny Thompson’s consent to wear a special pair of gloves for the April 28 match in Racine Wisconsin. Kelly says standard gloves are too short forcing finger bending and causing injury while Thompson will also use a custom pair.
Yazoo City defeated Vicksburg 7 to 0 in a Cotton States League game at Teens City. The brief scoreline notes a strong defensive showing and a shutout by Yazoo City pitchers.
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