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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1911

Page

12

Nags Rained Out at Galveston

The Bronchos were rained out at Galveston yesterday but stay atop the standings with the Giants. They will play a doubleheader in Galveston today against the Sand Crabs, with a three day Austin trip starting Saturday before returning May 2. Dale Gear filed protest with President Allen over a 9–0 forfeit at Houston. Allen must rule within 24 hours.

Galveston Giants Sand Crabs Eitcher Nags Austin Corral Houston Dale Gear Allen West End Senators Comstock Gear Salm Davis Spencer

Standing of Clubs in Texas League Games Today

The Texas League schedules show San Antonio traveling to Galveston, Austin visiting Houston, Dallas playing in Waco, and Fort Worth going to Oklahoma City as clubs vie for position.

San Antonio Galveston Austin Houston Dallas Waco Fort Worth Oklahoma City Psyd P. C. Antonio Dallas

Brownsville in Bay City

Brownsville in Bay City. Beeville in Victoria. Laredo in Corpus Christi.

Psyd P.c Bay City Beeville Brownsville Laredo Corpus Christi Victoria

Washington in Philadelphia New York in Boston Detroit in Cleveland

A compact report lists cities hosting teams or events with mention of Washington Philadelphia New York Boston Detroit Cleveland St Louis and Chicago as locations. The brief notes geographic matchups without further details.

Psyd Detroit Boston New York Washington Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis

Chicago in Cincinnati Boston in New York

A terse nod to rival city matches or results. mentions Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn in a compact urban showcase. No clear event details or outcomes are provided.

Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn

Regional City Pairings Highlight Historic Rail Routes

The note lists Montgomery in Mobile, Birmingham in New Orleans, Nashville in Atlanta, Chattanooga in Memphis, signaling historical regional rail or transportation linkages and routing patterns across southern cities.

Psyd P. C. Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Nashvi CO Mobile Ee Ee Montgomery Chattanooga Games Today Nashville Atlanta Memphis

College Score Showdowns Across Macon Augusta and Columbus

In Macon Macon 11 Jacksonville 0 Augusta defeated Columbia 2 to 0 Savannah crushed Charleston 11 0 at Lec Columbus routed Albany 7 2. The day featured dominant performances across multiple venues with high scoring outputs.

Augusta Columbia Savannah Charleston Columbus Albany

Waco and Dallas Tie As Rain Halts Texas League Game

Waco led 3-0 after three runs in the first off Munsell, with Evans closing for Dallas and keeping the Navigators from more scoring. Shindel faltered in the eighth, allowing Dallas to rally and tie the game before rain and darkness ended play after eight innings. Score Waco 3 Dallas 3. Batteries Shindell Meek Munsell Evans Murphy. Umpire Bush.

Waco Tex Munsell Dallas Evans Navigators Shindel R. H. E. Waco Shindell Meek Murphy Bush

Panthers’ Garrison Delivers In Garrison Finish

In Oklahoma City on April 25 the Panthers broke a 1–1 tie in the eighth and Garrison’s ninth inning blast produced three runs, including Snapp’s homer, to seal a 6–1 victory. Fort Worth offense supported by Howell Drucke Nelly Green umpire Matthews.

Oklahoma City Okla Panthers Snapp R. H. E. Aeso Asa Fort Worth Howell Drucke Nelly Green Matthews

Beeville Defeats Victoria 4-2 in Diamond Thriller

Beeville won 4 to 2 over Victoria on a heavy diamond as two Woessner catches highlighted the game. Umpire Garwin drew protests from the crowd in a closely watched Southwest Texas League matchup. Beeville had 8 hits and 3 errors while Victoria made 7 hits and 5 errors.

Victoria Tex Beeville Garwin Woessner R. H. E. Beeville Victoris

Bay City Nabs 3 2 Victory Behind New Pitcher McGinnis

McGinnis, newly acquired from Tennessee, wins his Bay City debut by defeating Brownsville 3 to 2. He worked steadily and excelled in pressure moments on a heavy field with flawless Bay City defense. Box score shows Brownsville 2 runs on 7 hits, Bay City 3 on 7. Napier Yarger Killick. McGinnis Sweet. Umpire Hurlburt.

Bay City Tex McGinnis Tennessee University Brownsville Napier Yarger Killough Sweet Hurlburt

Chance Sprains Ankle as Chicago Beats Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Chicago won from Cincinnati in a poorly played game. Manager Chance sprained his ankle sliding into home in the sixth and will miss weeks. Reulbach Richie Brown and Kling composed Chicago pitching while Archer McKilIan Fromme and McLean handled Cincinnati duties. Pirates Rally in Ninth for 2 to 1 Victory over St Louis Hunter homered for St Louis.

Chance Cincinnati Ohio Chicago R. H. E. Chicago Reulbach Richie Brown Kling Archer McKuillan Fromme McLean Pirates ST. Louis Pittsburg Hunter R. H. E. Pittsburg Steel Nagle Gibson Golden and Fresnahan

Brown to Meet Clab by in Milwaukee Welterweight Bout

Milwaukee welterweight Jimmy Clab by was matched to meet Chicago’s George Knockout Brown in a ten or more round fight at 154 pounds. Hammond Athletic club arranged the deal and plans the bout for two weeks from tonight unless a better offer moves it.

Chicago Jimmy Clabby Milwaukee George Brown Hammond Athletic Club Hammond Club

Tight Boston offense edges New York in tense baseball clash

Boston, led by steady hitting, tightened play with runners on base as Mattern and Graham held New York to six runs. Raymond and Wilson contributed in the pitching and behind the plate in a game where Boston battled to a 2-6 final.

Boston New York Mattern Graham Raymond Wilson

New York Falls In Sloppy Win For Boston 11 8

New York lost 11 to 8 in Boston as Ables was knocked out in the second inning. Cicotte left the game for New York in the eighth after a rough start. Both teams misplayed often with numerous errors. Boston batted 4 40 1 20 0 0 0 11 runs 13 hits 5 errors. New York 1 01 1 00 4 1 0 7 runs 12 hits 6 errors.

Boston Mass New York Ables Cicotte Hall Carrigan Brockett Blair Walsh

Hogan Retires After Defeat by Wolgast in Boxing Bout

New York April 27 The decisive loss of One Round Hogan to Wolgast ends Hogan’s career. The Californian said he would never box again after the bout declaring he was in perfect condition yet unable to endure. He praised Wolgast and stated he would leave for the west immediately.

New York Hogan Wolgast West

Wrestling Exhibition At Springers Garden Friday

John Berg and Paul Kardow will meet in an exhibition wrestling match at Springer's garden Friday afternoon for the Southern Hardware Jobbers association luncheon. Kardow and Berg are in good shape as Berg trains in Floresville for a tough match at Beethoven hall Monday night next.

John Berg Paul Kardow Floresville Berg Evans Springer’s Garden Southern Hardware Jobbers Association Kardow Beethoven Hall

Tate Returns Home From Athletics Spring Training

Henry Tate, who left six weeks ago for Savannah to join the Philadelphia Athletics, arrived home yesterday. Connie Mack praised his progress but said Tate is unavailable for now. Tate plans to report to Austin after a try-out with the Texas club, having chosen Texas over Spartanburg.

Taylor Henry Tate Savannah Philadelphia Athletics Savanna Philadelphia Connie Mack Tate Spartanburg D. c Texas Austin

Detroit Beats Cleveland 9 to 6 in Linning Rally

Detroit overcame Cleveland with a late surge in the fourth and seventh innings to win 9 to 6. Willetts homered in the fourth driving in Moriarty as Detroit built a lead and held on. Yingling Mitchell Land for Cleveland and Willetts Works Stanage for Detroit.

Detroit Naps Mich Cleaveland Willetts Moriarty R. H. E. Cleveland Yingling, Mitchell and Land Willetts, Works and Stanage

Athletics Going Up

Washington lost to Philadelphia 7 to 2. Five runs came in the fifth on three hits two doubles by Oldring and Collins plus walks and an error. Pitchers Groom and Street for Washington Bender and Thomas for Philadelphia.

Athletics Philadelphia Washington Groom Oldring Collins R. H. E. Washington Street Bender Thomas

Scoreboard roundup from Midwest games

In Minneapolis Toledo beats Minneapolis 10 to 9 while St Paul loses to Indianapolis 9 to 2. Milwaukee tops Columbus 8 to 7 and Kansas City edges Louisville 6 to 12 in the listed matchups.

Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Louisville

Jackson Greenwood Game Postponed on Wet Grounds

In Jackson the Jackson Greenwood game is postponed due to wet grounds. In Yazoo City the Yazoo City Hattiesburg game is delayed by rain and wet field conditions. Vicksburg Meridian match is listed as an off day.

Jackson Jackson-Greenwood Yazoo City Hattiesburg Vicksburg Meridian

Nashville, Atlanta Play to 2-2 Tie at Darkness

Southern League game ended in the ninth inning with Nashville and Atlanta tied 2 to 2. Moran Odell and Storch starred in the field as Zimmerman hit a home run and two double plays cut runners at home. Batteries Case Seabaugh Britton C Miller.

Atlanta Nashville Moran Odell Storch Zimmerman H. E. Nashville Case Seabaugh Britton C. Miller

Phillies Clout Hard In Brooklyn Victory

Philadelphia took advantage of Wild Brooklyn pitching and defeated the Dodgers 10 to 3. Batteries: Alexander and Doom for Philadelphia and Ryan Knetzer Ragon Bergen Erwin for Brooklyn. The game featured strong hitting and several errors contributing to the scoring.

Phillies Brooklyn N. Y

New York Defeats Boston 6 to 3 in Roller Baseball

New York outplayed Boston yesterday and won 6 to 3 as Raymond was hit in the play.

Raymond Lichis New York Boston Raymond

Forbes Signed to Fight McGovern at Gary Club Show

Harry Forbes has been signed by Sam Sax manager of the National Athletic club Gary Indiana to appear against an opponent yet to be chosen for the clubs next show on May 18. Gary match makers seek Phil McGovern who recently battled Johnny Conlon at Kenosha.

Indiana Boxing Club McGovern Associated Press Chicago Harry Forbes Sam Sax National Athletic Club Gary Ind Phil McGovern Johnny Conlon Kenosha

Golf Crew Named for Olympic Cup Play

The Western Golf Association will field the same four players Chick Evans Ralph Gardner Albert Seckel and Paul Hunter for the Olympic Cup team at Detroit on July 22. The quartet previously triumphed at Minikahda Club in Minneapolis last summer. The Olympic cup draws teams of four from sectional organizations nationwide. Past entrants included Indiana state Intercollegiate Michigan state Trans Missis Minnesota state and Des Moines sipp teams.

Associated Press Chicago BE. A. Eulass Western Golf Association Detroit Minikahda Minneapolis Chick” Evans Ralph Gardner Albert Seckel Paul Hunter Indiana State Michigan State Trans-Missis Minnesota State Des Moines Sipps

Boston Athletic Association plans $65,000 upgrades

The Boston Athletic Association votes to spend 65 000 for enlargements and improvements to facilities. The organization has 2115 members with 725 on the waiting list, reflecting rising interest in varied athletic programs.

Boston THE Associated Press Mass Boston Athletic Association

Whitney's Wild Thyme Wins at Newmarket Race

The Newmarket two year old plate of 200 sovereigns plus sweepstakes ran today on the Rous course, five furlongs. H P Whitney's Wild Thyme filly won with Alga second and Sweet Marjorie cost third among thirteen starters.

Coupon for Mutt and Jeff bound book offer

Coupon offers one bound book of Mutt and Jeff cartoons and sayings. It lists 65 cents by mail and 0 cents in store at The Light Premium Department on Losoya Street beside the Loso ya Hotel. Supplies are limited.

Mutt and Jeff Light Premium Losoya Street Losoya Hotel

Western Golfers Submit Bogey Rules to St Andrews

The Royal and Ancient club of St Andrew has received the Western Golf Association bogey rules draft. The R and A offers few suggestions and keeps the current code for this season. Cra w Higgins secretary of the Western rules committee reports the reply from W H Burns chairman of the R and A rules panel.

Associated Press Chicago The Royal and Ancient Club of

Boxing Near Chicago Sees Indiana Clubs Offer 10 Round Bouts

In Chicago boxing is banned but fans can watch frequent 10 round bouts within 50 miles as three Indiana clubs emerge. Hammond Athletic Club, East Chicago Athletic Club and Sam Sax’s Gary venue promise high class contests after the state tax rise.

Associated Press Chicago Indiana Hammond Athletic Club East Chicago Athletic Club Sam Sax Gary

Chicago Men to Pen Chicago Relay Team for Penn Games

Lawrence Whiting George Kugh and Frank Coyle will be University of Chicago performers in the University of Pennsylvania relay games at Franklin Field Saturday. The athletes won their places in final tryouts yesterday and will leave for Philadelphia tonight.

Chicago Associated Press Lawrence Whiting George Kugh Frank Coyle University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field Athletics Philadelphia

McFarland Defeated by Ate Label in Four-Round Fight

San Francisco eyewitness report states Tommy McFarland, lightweight known for a draw with Ad Wolgast, was beaten last night in a four round bout by Ate Label of the local city.

Tommy McFarland Associated Press San Francisco Fightirix Ad .Wolgast Ate Label

Wolgast Wins World Title Bout in Lucky Blow

Ad Wolgast of Michigan defeats California’s Hogan at the Madison Athletic Club in New York. A powerful left to the jaw in the second round, followed by a heavy right, dazed Hogan and prompted a corner stoppage after Wolgast forced a relentless assault at close range. Hogan led early but Wolgast rallied to claim the title.

New York Ad Wokast Michigan Hogan California Madison Athletic Club Wolgast Wolfast

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