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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1911
Page
8
Metz as chief range finder sparked a dominant attack as the Bronchos crushed Miller's start in a 1st-inning stumble that became a seven-run procession in the third. The crowd roared at the parade-like inning while Miller struggled to locate his targets.
Allison sprinted to the lead early and never relinquished it as San Antonio defeated Waco 10 to 8. Miller struggled with control while Breitenstein kept the visitors close. key hits included Breitenstein and Metz homers and several bases on balls shaping the late innings.
Indianapolis August 1 Jack Dillon the young middleweight quits the McIntosh world tour after agreeing to a forfeit rather than leave. He cites several flattering offers including matches with Eddie McGoorty Frank Klaus and Billy Papke in New Orleans as the reason for changing his mind and staying home.
Directors meet at 6 pm to form committees for entertaining the National Association of Baseball Leagues delegates meeting in November. About $3000 is sought for hospitality, reflecting the convention’s importance to the city.
National baseball clubs plan a large convention in San Antonio this November drawing magnates and players from Chicago to New Orleans. President Lloyd Spencer reports strong bookings on the Majestic circuit and figures like Murphy of the Cubs and Bush of the Giants anticipate attendance, boosting San Antonio’s profile and Chamber of Commerce preparations.
In Austin yesterday the Senators defeated the Fort Worth Panthers 4 to 2 to start the series. McCuller pitched steadily for Austin, avoiding serious trouble as Umpire Bruns called several visitors for warnings. Scoring note shows Austin 201 010 000 and Fort Worth 100 010 000 with 4 to 2 final.
Galveston Texas August 1 Rube Evans shut down the Crabs allowing only two hits as the Giants won the opener 5 to 1 Leake the Sand Crabs pitcher sparked the game with the first run but McDonald delivered a two bagger driving in two more in the opening inning
Standings of clubs with games listed: Waco at San Antonio, Fort Worth at Austin, Oklahoma City at Houston, Dallas at Galveston.
Corpus Christi Beeville Victoria Bay City Laredo Brownsville appear in a regional listing of game venues. The brief shows city pairings and indicates multiple towns hosting events. Names of teams or exact games are not provided in the readable text.
Yesterday in the American League Detroit defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 while Chicago routed New York 13 to 0. Boston edged St Louis 3 to 2 and Washington beat Cleveland 5 to 2. Upcoming games list Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston Cleveland at Washington.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 4 to 2 while Cincinnati beats Brooklyn 2 to 1. Pittsburg wins over Boston 8 to 1 and New York edges St. Louis 3 to 2.
In Birmingham Memphis game postponed by rain as COR AREOETT Orleans also affected. Memphis in Birmingham while Chattanooga plays New Orleans Nashville travels to Montgomery and Atlanta to Mobile.
In a nine inning game Galveston scored early and later pulled ahead while Dallas struggled with timely hits. Evans yielded runs including a two run error as Galveston built a 12 to 9 advantage. Leake Erloff Evans Murphy umpire Matthews.
Houston defeats the Indians 5 to 2 as Drohan is hit hard in the early innings. It marks Houston's eighth consecutive victory. Watson allows few threats after the lead is established and the Bisons coast to the win at home.
The Elks express eagerness to arrange a Sunday matchup with a city post team or any fast club. Arrangements can be made through Nillaret, Old phone 1531.
Broncho management and players push back at Vic Miller’s remark that the team swept North Texas clubs because opponents were weak. Owner Block cites injuries to Wallace and Lemon and alleged bad umpiring as factors, insisting the Bronchos won through better play and hard efforts.
The gap widened between Waco and San Antonio with Waco pulled away before Houston slipped in from below. San Antonio may face the Buffaloes at the top, while Waco plans to start Ogles or Smith to halt Vic Miller’s success. Toner may get another road chance against the Navigators as the Nag, ex-Rice, eyes a two out of three.
New York Aug 1 announces England picks three boats for the international cup races at Huntington Bay beginning August 24. The lineup includes The Duke of Westminster's Pioneer, Maple Leaf III driven by E Mackay Edgar, and Dean Hansbury's Zigarelte. American elimination trials run August 16 to 19.
Victoria catcher Knaupp, recently out due to an indefinite suspension, has been reinstated by President Dickinson. The decision came yesterday as the Southwest Texas league team resumes activity.
Members are urged to attend the regular meeting at the Southern hotel this evening at 8 o'clock. Entries and the program for next Friday’s matinee will be arranged during the session.
American Association magnates and club owners meet in Chicago to discuss the National Association contract with the Major League Commission set to expire. Chicago is favored for expanded territory and reduced travel as Milwaukee owner Charles Havener has Chicago baseball park holdings. Officials expect a revision to the renewal as travel costs loom large for teams passing through Chicago.
The international chess tournament at Carlsbad starts August 20 with entrants from Austria Bavaria Bohemia England Hungary Prussia Russia and the United States. Twenty five players are entered and a Havana sitter named Capa Blanca is kept in reserve. American players listed are Jaffe Johner and Marshall of New York and Chages of Chicago.
In Charleston Augusta 0 to 2 with Charles on top. Columbia 3 Savannah 2. Albany beat Columbus 1 to 0 in ten innings. Macon fell to Jacksonville 3 to 7. Magruder's School at 124 Dallas Street will reopen September 5.
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