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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1911

Page

10

Bronchos Star Goodwin Expands Lead But Lets Sand Crabs Rally

Clyde Goodwin dominated for seven innings and contributed three of seven Bronco hits including a home run as Galveston built a five run lead. He then relaxed, allowing San Antonio to score twice in a late effort, with Leake and Goodwin combining on the mound in a 6 to 2 final.

Galveston Tex Clyde Goodwin Goodwin Broncs James Williams Sand Crabs Helm Erloff Ak Lee Gees Beetteees San Antonio— AB R. H A. E BS OS San Antonio Daringer Brewer Spencer Metz Leake

San Antonio 6 leads on double plays in late game

Leake to James to Puttman and Daringer to Meta turned two crucial double plays as San Antonio 6 held a late lead. iis of game noted at 1:40 remaining with umpires Morton and Allison.

San Antonio Leake James Puttman Daringer Meta Morton Allison

Indians Edge Navigators In Seventh Inning Rod

The Waco Indians outhit the Navigators two to one yet lost to Oklahoma 4 to 3 after an infield error sequence in the seventh. Miller and Carson led Waco with 10 hits and Garvin contributed. umpires Matthews and Bruns.

Waco Tex Red Skins Oklahoma Miller Carson Young Garvin Matthews Bruns

Standing of Clubs and Today’s Games

San Antonio visits Galveston and Austin plays Houston as Fort Worth travels to Dallas and Oklahoma City meets Waco in a set of league showdowns today. The card lists pairings and venues for the schedule.

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

Senators Take Opener In Exhition Against Bisons

In Houston on August 15 Buffaloes out hit the Bisons but could not capitalize with runners on base as Taylor struggled. The Senators won 3 to 1 behind a stronger pitching effort from their hurler while Rose and Austin combined for the mound work. Batteries Rose Allen Taylor Hinninger Umpire Bush.

Houston Tex Buffaloes Taylor Senators Bisons Rose R. H. E. Houston Austin Allen Hinninger Bush

National League Results From Yesterday

In yesterday’s National League games New York defeated Philadelphia 5 to 3, St Louis won 3 to 1 against Pittsburg, and Boston routed Brooklyn 18 to 9. Remaining matches featured Philadelphia at New York and Brooklyn visiting Boston.

New York Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburg Boston Brooklyn Chicago Philadel St. Loree Cincinnati . S

Giants Take Last Of Series In Dallas Clash

The Dallas Giants edged the Panthers 4 to 3 to avoid a five game sweep. Enns stole home twice for two Giants runs while Osteen went 4-for-4 with two doubles. Burnett returned to the Texas league, relieving Nolly with little impact. Batteries: Campbell Murphy Perritt Nelly Burnett Kitchens. Umpire Jacobs.

Dallas Tex Dallas Giants Panthers Giants Perritt Nolly Burnett Enns Osteen R. H. E. Dallas Fort Worth Campbell Murphy Nelly Burnett Kitchens Jacobs

Cubs Leave Chicago on Last Eastern Trip

The Chicago Cubs depart for their final eastern road swing in first place, aiming to clinch the 1911 pennant before returning September 3. Manager Chance takes every player, with a four game series against Boston followed by New York Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Chance Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia

Baseball scores and schedule from the American League

The standings show Washington 3 New York 0 Chicago 2 Detroit 0 Cleveland 2 St Louis 4 Boston 2 Philadelphia 1. Detroit visits Chicago while Boston travels to Philadelphia and New York visits Washington.

Washington New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Boston Philadelphia P. C. Philadelphia

Archers Gather in Chicago for 1911 National Meet

Sixty archers, a record number, travel to Washington Park for the National Archers Association tournament. Entries include Boston, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Des Moines, Atchison, Kant, and Chicago teams. Last year's champion Harry Richardson of Boston is unavailable abroad.

Chicago PRLSS National Archers Association Washington Park Boston Cincinnati Pittsburg Des Moines Atchison Kant Harry Richardson British Columbia

Football Matchups Spark Weekend Forks Across Regions

New Orleans hosts Atlanta after a 4-6 tally while 0-5 Chattanooga visits Mobile, and Birmingham faces Nashville with a 2-9 and 9-0 mood. Rain dampens Memphis Montgomery travel as Mobile plays Chattanooga and Birmingham visits Nashville.

New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile Birmingham Nashville Memphis-Montgomery Montgomery Memphis Piyamen Lest Birmingham Montgomery

Rockport Whitesox Clinch 7 1 Victory Over Kenedy

Rockport defeated Kenedy 7 to 1 as Arnold Sheldon hit a homer to left field. Batteries Rockport Bracht and J Picton Kenedy Sparks and Ingram. The game was played in Rockport Texas with the White Sox showcasing strong hitting.

Rockport Kenedy Tex Rockport White Sox Arnold Sheldon Bracht J. Picton Sparks Ingram

Brooklyn Buys Miller from Atlanta Southern league

Atlanta reports pitcher Walter Miller of the Southern league club has been sold to the Brooklyn Nationals for about 3000 dollars. Miller has been the most consistent winner on the Atlanta team this season.

Brooklyn Miller Associated Press Atlanta Walter Miller Atlanta Club Brooklyn Nationals

Cavalry Edges Infantry in Upper Post Diamond Battle

The Eleventh cavalry defeated the Tenth infantry 5 to 4 on the upper post diamond. Batteries credited: Tenth infantry Lucas Furrow. cavalry Petre Jac quarff.

Tenth Infantry Lucas and Furrow Petre Jacquarff

Washer Bros Meet Tenth Infantry In Dual Ball Game

Electric Park hosts an unusual double header on Thursday with Washer Bros against the Tenth Infantry nine. The Tenth Infantry band will play a concert before and during the hour long game, which starts at 3 and ends at 4. Backers support the infantry squad as lineups include Washer players and Tenth Infantry members such as Cassidy Weber Farrow Smith Hoffman McGovern Alley Weiss Duff Lucas Langner Carpenter.

Electric Park Ball Park Washer Bros Tenth Infantry Washer Pope Zuercher Masch Deagan Sieckenius Anthony Lopez Braunschweig Track Melcher Doran Cassidy Weber Farrow Smith Hoffman McGovern Alley Weiss Duff Lucas Langner Carpenter

O'Brien to Fight Langford at Twentieth Century Club

Philadelphia light heavyweight Jack O'Brien and Boston fighter Sam Langford set for a ten round bout at the Twentieth Century club tonight. Langford scales about 175 pounds while O'Brien tips the scales near 169.

New York Jack O’brien Philadelphia Sam Langford Boston Twentieth Century Club Langford O’brien

Brownies spoil Orange Growers pennant bid in 9 to 5 win

Brownsville defeats Orange Growers 9 to 5 as Brownies surge with four runs in the sixth and seal the victory with two more in the eighth. Peebles steals home highlight the contest as five pitchers see action. Beeville error trouble helps Brownsville pull ahead.

Brownsville Tex Brownies Orange Growers Peebles R. H. FE Beeville Taylor Hellman Napier Eberhardt McDowell Cocheran Merritt Speckles Davern

Glidden Run Through South Looms Large for 1915 Tour

Southern automobilists show rising interest in the Glidden tour to Jacksonville via Atlanta. Three Atlanta businessmen entered cars and six more plan to apply. The route selection reflects major highway work south of the Potomac aided by convict labor. Jacksonville and Atlanta prepare to host and repair roads.

South Associated Press Atlanta Southern Automobilists Jacksonville Fla Potomac

Murray Named as Reds Manager Prospect in 1912

Pittsburg August 15 rumor says Billy Murray former Philadelphia Nationals manager and current chief scout may replace Griffith as Cincinnati Nationals manager for 1912. Secretary Locke of the local club acknowledged the possibility when asked yesterday.

Associated Press Pittsburg Billy Murray Philadelphia Nationals Griffith Cincinnati Nationals Locke Reds

Connie Mack Accused as Cradle Robber by Scouting Class

Yankees scout Arthur Irwin claims Connie Mack uses early access to youth prospects with options already held on several promising juniors from class C and D leagues. Irwin warns Mack could be arrested for kidnapping if he secures half his lineup. Despite the controversy, Boston defeats the Athletics leaving the American League race unchanged.

Connie Mack Connie Arthur Irwin Yankees Mack Irwin Harry Davis Boston Athletics

Fischer Sharks Open Season With First Game

The Fischer Sharks, a newly organized city team, will meet the Third Cavalry on Wednesday afternoon at the Upper Post diamond. Lineup includes Boder catcher O Hammel pitcher Fischer first base Blalack second base Dezendorf third base Snyder short stop Burke left field Lopez center field W Hummell right field and Ms Dougal as utility.

Fischer Sharks Third Cavalry Sharks Boder O. Hammel Fischer Blalack Dezendorf Snyder Burke Lopez W. Hummell Ms Dougal

Motor Boat Trials Postponed for British Cup

The elimination trials to select three motor boats for the British International Cup were moved from August 15 17 and 19 to August 30 31 and September 1. The change was decided at a Motorboat Club of America meeting yesterday in New York.

Associated Press New York Motorboat Club of America

Big Labor Day Bout in New Orleans Stirs Boxing Fans

Eddie McGoerty of Oshkosh is matched to fight Jack Dillon of Indianapolis for twenty rounds in New Orleans on Labor Day. The bout is part of the elimination series to decide the world middleweight championship.

New Orleans Associated Press Neenah Wis Eddie McGoerty Jack Dillon Indianapolis

Sports Gleanings From Galveston to Pittsburg

President Allen called the Texas league meeting in Galveston. Big Ed Walsh shut out the Tigers while Willie Mitchell defeated Roy Mitchell in a pitchers duel. The Cardinals project a $150000 NL season as pennant contenders after earlier poor attendance. Attendance on the last eastern trip reached record crowds in Pittsburg New York Boston and Brooklyn with Philadelphia averaging 19500 per day.

Allen Texas League Galveston Fort Worth Cardinals Pittsburg New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia

Dickinson Orders Bee ville to Brownsville After Game

The report cites President Dickinson directing Bee ville to Brownsville after Sundays contest. Laredo claims yestersdays game by forfeit from Bee ville. The Bermudas plan to act similarly today and Wednesday as the plot thickens daily. Nelson, en route to Chicago, seeks another chance at Wolgast saying he is a regular comeback. Buds want Abner Davis to sell the Oklahoma City franchise and wonder if it will be transferred to Victoria.

Dickinson Beeville Brownsville Laredo Nelson el Paso Chicago Wolgast Battler Buds Abner Davis Oklahoma City Victoria

Beeville Forfeits Give Laredo Edge in Close Run

Laredo claims wins by forfeiture from Beeville as the Orange Growers prepare to face Bay City in a decisive saw-off. President Dickinson faces widespread concern as the schedule edges toward final decisions.

Laredo Beeville Orange Growers Bay City Dickinson

Dickinson Claims Wakefield for League Property

Dickinson says Wakefield is claimed for the league and a deal in sight could bring a large sum to the league treasury. Manager Burke notes Wakefield is a free agent.

Dickinson Wakefield Burke

O'Toole Joins Pirates on Eastward Trip

Pittsburgh fans welcome Martin O'Toole new Pittsburg pitcher bought from St Paul for 22500. Born in Pittsburgh he hopes for a quick debut. Catcher Kelly also bought but may not report until after the American Association season ends. O'Toole to join eastern trip after today's game with St Louis.

Pittsburg Martin O'Toole St. Paul Dreyfusites O'Toole Kelly O’toole St. Louis

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