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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1911

Page

8

Houston Thoroughly Defeats Bronchos In Shipyard Showdown

Houston dominates San Antonio 5 to 0 in a championship timber showing. Rose and Gray spark the pitching, while Bobby Wallace struggles in field and at bat. Fillman’s antics amuse the crowd as Houston seals the win with timely hits and solid defense.

Houston Rose Broncs Gray Whiteman Lemon Hill Dimentia Goodwin Little Rose Houston Bunch Bobby Wallace Buffaloes Fillman San Antonio AB. R.bh A. E. Spencer Ecveseossss Csan East Geoawie Cso Atve-Ance Gs Wallace, Ss Stave Thrailkill Darikeer Csaesssser AB. R. Bh.po A. E. Wert Cao G Biss Tees Oli Newnam Ore Wostcasce Salm Kerr Daringer Allen Sacrice Metz Jacobs

Sand Crabs swept as Senators win two games 7 0 and 4 0

In Texas League action Austin Sand Crabs failed to find Herbert in both games of a doubleheader as the Senators won 7 to 0 and 4 to 0. Erloff was ejected after pushing umpire Bruns amid a heated argument over a decision.

Austin Tex Herbert Senators Erloff Bruns R. HE Galveston Helm and Fulmer Schmidt R. H. E. Galveston Malloy

Errors Doom Waco in Loss to Panthers

Waco navigators lose 7 6 as Panthers take advantage of costly errors while Fort Worth cleanly fielded. Taff pitched seven innings of shutout ball before Robinson relieved Perritt in the sixth. final score 7 to 6.

Waco Tex Taff Navigators Panthers Robinson Perritt Fort Worth Carson Meek Kitchens Donnelly

Indians Win Close Game in Oklahoma City

The Indians defeated the Giants 4 to 3 in Oklahoma City yesterday after a seventh inning rally. Corbin slipped in center while pursuing Yohe's fly ball allowing two runs to score, turning the game in the Indians' favor.

Oklahoma City Giants Indians Corbin Yohe R. H Dallas Geist Noyes Verheyen Munsell Murphy Roykof

Dr S D Jackson Resumes Practice After Vacation

Dr. S. D. Jackson has returned from vacation and resumed his medical practice at 608 Moore Building.

S. D. Jackson Moore Building

Standing of Clubs and Games Today

Galveston plays San Antonio. Houston faces Austin. Dallas visits Waco. Fort Worth contests Oklahoma City.

Galveston San Antonio Houston Austin Dallas Waco Fort Worth Oklahoma City Austin Psyd Ees Ee Ees Hlb Wace Antonio Eee Apes Galveston Ee Nee

Bay City in Brownsville Beeville in Corpus Christi

Victoria in Laredo appears in a regional listing with towns Bay City Brownsville Beeville Corpus Christi and Victoria Laredo noted for local coverage with geographic pairings.

Plyd Pooowaig Aoc Bay City Eee Victoria Bay City Brownsville Beeville Corpus Christi Laredo

Baseball Scores Notched In League Yesterday

In the American League yesterday no games were scheduled. Reports note matchups listed as Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston St. Louis at Washington with no results recorded.

Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland Boston St. Louis Washington Lyd Boston . of Chicago ’ Oe New York Ee Cleveland Oe

Brooklyn Beats Chicago in National League Game

National League action shows Brooklyn 6 Chicago 1 while Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 3 and St Louis 9 Boston 1 with Boston 0 Philadelphia 5. The results highlight Brooklyn and St Louis dominant performances and mixed outcomes across the league.

Rival City Matches Tie in Scenic Cross League Duel

In a compact city showdown the New York in Chicago and Philadelphia in Pittsburg pairings meet across venues. Boston in Cincinnati and Brooklyn in St Louis showcase regional matchups amid league play.

Psyd Chicago Pittsburg New York Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston

Memphis in New Orleans.

Memphis plays in New Orleans as part of a regional matchup series. The note lists city pairings including Chattanooga in Montgomery, Atlanta in Birmingham, and Nashville in Mobile, signaling intercity competition or event scheduling.

Erday Atlanta New Orleans Mobile Nashville Montgomery Sratinne P.C. New Orleans Birmingham Chattahooga Memphis Chattanooga

Uhlan Aims at World Trotting Record at North Randall

Uhlan a gelding owned by K. G. Billings and driven by an unknown rider challenged the world trotting record to wagon at the opening of five Grand Circuit racing days at NorthRandall track Cleveland. The current record to wagon stands at 2 01 set by Uhlan in 1910, while Lou Dillon holds the overall two minute flat standard.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Uhlan K. G. Billings North Randal North Randall Lou Dillon

Arkansas Baseball Victim Dies After Injury in Game

Elmer McGrew died in Corning after a baseball collision during a game between Success and Patoka. The ball struck his side, leading to pneumonia and his death last night.

Arkansas Associated Press Corning Ark Elmer McGrew Patoka

Sand Crabs Open Three Day League Baseball Stand

The Sand Crabs start a three day stay this afternoon and will be the last league club to play on local grounds before Austin visits to close the season September 3 and 4. Wallace is out indefinitely and Walter Franz may not play again this season. Johnson may join the Broncos on the road, with uncertain to play this season. Tower starts for the Brones against Brandt, while Rogers and Mack Allison handle the other two games in the series.

Sand Crabs Austin Wallace Walter Franz Lkely Johnson Broncos Houston San Antonio Tower Brandt Rogers Mack Allison

Federation of Motocyclists Initiates Clean Racing Crackdown

The Federation of American Motorcyclists suspends riders after unauthorized July 4 meets in Baltimore. Dane Johns receives a six month ban for fouling an opponent in San Bernardino. Eastern champions are barred for not riding as agreed and Harlem Motorcycle Club faces charter threats for not awarding a season medal.

Federation of Motocyclists Associated Press New York Federation of American Motocyclists Baltimore Dane Johns San Bernardino Cal Harlem Motocycle Club of

Moran Signs With Dallas After Montgomery Debut

Moran, formerly with Dallas, signed after making his Montgomery debut yesterday afternoon. Flint, who had been with Montgomery since the season began, was sent back to the St. Louis American League club.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Flint Moran Dallas

Schulz Shuts Out Rose Buds in Beeville Victory

Beeville pitcher Schulz allowed only two Rose Buds reach base on two hits as Beeville defeated Rose Buds 2 to 0. Clark pitched well for Rose Buds but McLarry homered with Knaupp aboard, delivering Beeville’s two runs.

Schulz Beeville Clark McLarry Knaupp Victoria

Bermudas Edge Pelicans In Slugfest

In Corpus Christi on August 7 the Bermudas defeated the Pelicans 3 to 2 in a high scoring game. Costly errors behind pitcher Wetzel cost the Bermudas. Final line shows Corpus Christi 2 runs on 8 hits and 5 errors while the Pelicans had 8 runs on 12 hits with 1 error.Umpire Hurlburt.

Bermudas Corpus Christi Tex Pelicans Wetzel R.H. E. Corpus Christi McCormick Merritt Gallia Francis Hurlburt

Brownies Beat Rice Eaters In 6 to 2 Victory

Brownsville team bats hard and wins 6 to 2 as Slaven handles 14 chances at second and Sweet fans six baserunners attempting steals. Batteries: Newmeyer Stone Sweet and Hellman. Umpire Davern. The Washer Brothers drop to Saratogas 5 to 3 with a late rally in the eighth.

Brownies Bay City Tex Rice Eaters Slaven Sweet City S. Bee Brownsville Newmeyer Stone Taylor Hellman Davern Washer Brothers Saratogas R. H. EB. Saratosas Anderson Butcher Melcher Graves Bodie

Local golfers topple visiting Austin players at Country Club

San Antonio golfers swept two days of friendly match play at the Country Club as locals dominated the visitors. F M Lewis and Robert Kampmann posted top scores, with several morning and afternoon replays ending with local wins.

Austin San Antonians F. M. Lewis Bob Kampmann FF. M. Lewis Robert Kampmann KR. H. Connerly F. T. Connerly E. Fomby E. L. Brown del Walker Lewis Clamp Dr. R Moss Fef. C. Tarrant J. Byrne W. F. Benson H. M. Aubrey I. Kampmann Ben Robertson D. Woodward John Burleson Tom Goggan H-Robinson W. Caswell

Amateur Games Highlight Rough Day For Elks And Tigers

The Elks fell 10 to 1 to the Wolf and Marx aggregation. Crevenstine struck out 12, allowed 3 runs. The Households defeated New Braunfels 10 to 2 led by Toepperwein’s three bagger and five double plays. Washer shut out Wolfson 3 to 0 with Tracy on the mound. The Telephone company beat L A Hardware 7 to 4 as Heilig and Bedell starred at bat.

Elks Wolf Marx Crevenstine RH Bw. W Bodet Ae Villaret Marsha New Braunfels Tigers Toepperwein Swoboda Bob Chambers O’branson F. Hovel Shiner Telephone Company L. A Heilig Bedell R. H. EB Lutz Huston Mergle Michel Stahl McFall

Orioles Blank Oaklands at Krisch Park 6 0

Orioles defeated the Oaklands 6 to 0 at Krisch park yesterday as Farnsworth shut down the visitor order. Final line score shows Orioles 108 002 000 for 6 runs while Oaklands 000 000 000 for 0. Batteries Farnsworth Goth ardt and Anderson Teele. Umpire Hoffman.

Orioles Oaklands Krisch Park

Dalkowitz routs Sutherland Springs 15 to 3 in decisive win

Dalkowitz overwhelmed Suth erland Springs 15 to 3 as Meyers pitched masterful ball for the victors. The box shows Dalkowitz 15 runs on 14 hits with strong support from Meyers and Mergle while Springs plating 3. Umpire Mann.

Dalkowitz Sutherland Springs Meyers H. B. Dalkowitz Mergle R. Johnson Harris Umpite Mann

Injuries Hit Phillies as Games Against Cardinals Continue

Philadelphia Nationals suffer a string of injuries and suspensions after clashes with the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Charley Dooin fractures a leg sliding into second, Sherwood Magee is suspended for the season, and John Titus has a broken leg limiting him to rare pinch hitting duties. The trio’s misfortune unfolds against the Cardinals, souring the Quakers’ season.

Philadelphia Nationals St. Louis Cardinals Charley Dooin Sherwood Magee Finneran John Titus Phillie Quakers St. Louis

Harvard Aero Meet 10 Stars Highlight August 26 Start

Boston Massa August 7 Charles T Weyman winner of the world championship in the coup internationale d Aviation will star at the Harvard field aviation meet starting August 26 Another entrant Maur ice Tabuteau holder of the 1910 non stop flight record Claud Grahame White will also participate Weyman will fly the Nieuport mono plane with 100 horsepower motor

Associated Press Boston Mass Charles T. Weyman Harvard Beginnin Maurice Tabuteau Claud Grahame-White Weyman Nieuport

South Atlantic League Play Ends In Darkness At Jacksonville

A Jacksonville game in the South Atlantic League was halted after one inning due to darkness, with the score 1 to 1. No further details on teams or players are provided in the readable text.

Sinclair Tennis and Baseball Tie Arden Weekend Explorations

In Arden Delaware on Sunday Upton Sinclair the socialist served eighteen hours in a workhouse after Arden’s blue laws were challenged. He played tennis in the morning and Arden’s baseball team lost to a Chester squad in the afternoon. Sinclair threatened to prosecute local golfers and tennis players but did not follow through.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Arden Upton Sinclair Arden Baseball Nine George Brown Chester Sinclair

Sheppard in Match Race With Chicago Star

Melvin Sheppard champion distance runner of the New York Irish American A C and Ira Davenport of the University of Chicago may race in a special 880 yard event at Marshall Field next Saturday during the National AAU championships. Plans hinge on Sheppard obtaining consent from his club.

Chicago College Star Associated Press Chicago Melvin Sheppard New York A. C Ira Davenport University of Chicago Marshall Field Sheppard Illinois Gaelic Association Davenport

Steam Yacht Winchester Sets Record Speed to Newport

The New York steam yacht Winchester covered 140 miles from the East River station of the New York Yacht Club to Brenton’s Reef off Newport in just under five hours. The run averaged above 28 miles per hour, setting a record between those points. The speed yacht is owned by Peter W. Rouss.

Associated Press Newport R. I New York Winchester Hast River New York Yacht Club Brenton’s Reef Peter W. Rouss

Clabby Signs With McIntosh For Australian Tour

Jim Clabby is signed for another Australian fighting tour and will depart September 1 for eight months. The trip includes six bouts against top men of his weight in the Antipodes as part of a group managed by Hugh McIntosh.

Clabby McIntosh Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Jimmy Clabby Antipodes Hugh McIntosh

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Matt Jeff Bud” Fisher Thomas Edison Tim BIG Crowd Arts Tobogganers B. E. Hildebrand Press Jno M. Roberts Mgr ST. Mary's ST Pan Texas League Southwest Texas League National League Southern League Crustaceans Wolfson Bunch Tracy Picard R. H. B. Washer Wolfson Willman Lacy Phillies Harvard Aero Meet Gordon Bennett American Association Columbus Louisville St. Paul Minneapol Kansas Cit Toledo Indianapolis Jacksonville Sal Club INS Youngblood Automobile Company
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