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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
3
Baseball brief reports Cubs defeat Giants 2 0 in Chicago as HRe Chicas leads with strong pitching. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh split two games with late runs. Reds win one, Pirates win another. Athletics top Blues, Browns beat Boston, and Memphis, New Orleans, Birmingham, Nashville results noted.
The Bronchos travel for a long eighteen day trip through North Texas and the coast, aiming to stay in the pennant race. They boast returning regulars, a strengthened pitching staff led by White, and improved form after eleven wins in twelve home games. Winchell plans to join for Dallas, Robb still being treated.
A collage of baseball and horse racing notes from yesterday and recent days. Mentions of Mohawk races at Saratoza, Miller riding four winners, and bets on a favored horse. Also references to pennant chase, Bats, and retirements with various scattered standings from Nashville to Minneapolis and Indianapolis results.
Schedules show Christiane versus Neugebauer on tap after last night’s sickness caused postponement. Numerous bowling groups such as the San Antonio Turn Verein, Ig Club, Auxiliary of the Club, Owls, Bexar Bowling Club, Laurel Ladies, San Antonio Rawline Club, and David Crockett meet or practice at various alleys tonight. Family night at the Casino Valleys draws large turnout.
Amateurs prepare for a multi sport schedule at Mleetrin Park with Wey game exhibitions and a forthcoming YMCA led football plan. Washers versus Haras clash set for tomorrow, while Sam Houston and high schools search for coaches and scrimmage opponents as the season approaches.
The Light calls for score cards from all amateur baseball games played in and around the city. Submit completed score sheets to the sporting editor by 9 30 a m the morning after the games are played.
Yesterday's scores list San Antonio 7 over Wacr 0 and Houston 7 over Temple 3 with Fort Worth 1 and Galveston 2. Mr Sommers displayed a genial side in the third inning as his Bronchos tallied seven runs, though the report notes confusion and faded details beyond that period.
A garbled game fragment shows players named Som mer Madani Patto White Yaldy Bigbee and Mae involved in a sequence. Actions include passes walks and a bunt as runners reach bases and score during an unclear play, with several misread words marring the record.
Austin hangs on for a 3-1 win over Dallas in slow play with a two bagger by Metoulley and an Alexander two-sacker scoring in the sixth. Bailey’s pitching holds, Gardner and Gordon contribute, while Galveston edges Fort Worth 4-3 in a late rally. Houston loses to Temple, despite early offense. Weathered box score notes and scattered errors mark a day of mixed results across Texas baseball venues.
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