Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1912

Page

5

Rabbits Feet Figure in Ball Games

Jimmie Maloney of Galveston arrives in San Antonio with sixteen Pirates for a four day series at Bronchos home grounds. He predicts three or four wins as the team rides a recent road trip showing growth and new signings like Sis Hopkins and Nevett. An Austin game featured rabbit feet superstition aiding a late rally after Morton tied his shoe string.

Jimmie Maloney Galveston Pirates San Antonio Jimmie Fort Worth Beaumont Sis’’ Hopkins Nevett Tom Wilson Ralph Jordan Hopkins Morton Harben Hiett Dodd Austin Waco Maloney Texas Austin Ball Park Jack Ashton Ashton Slabsman

Kilbane to Meet O'Keefe in Madison Square Garden Fight

Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane and Eddie O'Keefe have signed for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on September 19. O'Keefe is to make 122 pounds.

Kilbane O'Keefe Cleveland Johnny Kilbane Eddie O'Keefe Madison Square Garden New York Eptember

Rain Wipes Out San Antonio Driving Club Matinee

Rain yesterday halted the San Antonio Driving Club harness matinee. Only one heat in class A trot ran, won by Militant driven by Dr. Simpson in 1:15% around Footstrong and Gay Gaston. The program will be rescheduled, likely next Tuesday afternoon.

San Antonio Dave Harmon

Dallas and Waco Split Bar Gain Day Ballgames

Dallas defeated Waco 4 to 0 in the first game as Green anchored the Dallas infield and Miller yielded eight hits. Waco won the second 6 to 2 with Wohleben homering and Ren nard driving in two on a third inning triple, as Lohman pitched for Waco and Evans started for Dallas. Umpire Howell presided.

Waco Dallas Tex Miller Green Wohleben Akin Beck Rennard Crichlow Evans Lohman R. H. E. Waco Reilly Gibson Howell Carson Herman

Senators Win Sleepy Clash as Maples Struggles

In Austin the Senators beat Fort Worth 6 to 1 as Maples started weak and Austin scored four runs in the first inning. Bradley shut down the opposition in a slow game. Umpire Van Sickle. Last games in tourney in Kansas City feature H V Jones defeating Heath Moore in singles to reach the final against Jack Cannon. doubles winners Jones and Bailey advance to face Moore and Cannon.

Senators Austin Tex Maples Bradley R. H. E. Austin Fort Worth Bobo Kitchens van Sickle Kansas City H. V. Jones Heath Moore Jones Jack Cannon John T. Bailey Albion Okla Proctor Masters H. W. Duval Moore Cannon

Baseball Scores and Today’s Matchups in the American League

Yesterday results include Chicago defeating Washington 9 to 4 and New York beating Detroit 9 to 8. Today Chicago visits Washington, St Louis travels to Boston, Detroit goes to New York, and Cleveland plays Philadelphia.

Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Boston New York Detroit St. Louia Steers St Louis

National League Scores and Today’s Matchups

New York 7 Chicago 4. St Louis 7 Boston 5. Philadelphia 5 Pittsburg 3. Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3. Today Philadelphia at Pittsburg. Boston at St Louis. Brooklyn at Cincinnati. New York at Chicago.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Psyd P.C New York Wranee Ene Bt Louis Terete Brooklyn Oenerve

Teams in a Deadlock in Turner Bowling Series

Three entries in the Turner Bowling series are tied for premier honors after a final counts. The standings show a tight race with multiple players contending for lead.

Turner

Klaus sweep at Turner Hall as three teams share first place

Klaus won two games in a Turner Hall series with narrow gate margins. The pair of contests, both well played, leave three teams tied for first as remaining matches loom and tailenders still contend. Scores show Klaus totals 258 and Phillip 235 in game one and ERMA 5 5 vs 2 ws 50 27 38 47 50 48 255 with Phillip 248 in game two.

Klaus Turner Hall Phillip Erma

Olympic Winners Return Halt Carlisle Town for Parade

Carlisle Pennsylvania marked a town holiday as Louis Tewanima and James Thorpe arrived after their Olympic triumphs. A parade of military and civil groups drew 1600 spectators while congratulations from President Taft and officials poured in.

Carlisle Louis Tewanima James Thorpe Taft Fisher Olmstead Valentine

Harlandale Baseball Team Travels to Face New Braunfels

Harlandale baseball squad travels to New Braunfels to meet the City league club Sunday afternoon. The Harlandale team canceled other Sunday games to take on the New Braunfels foe.

Harlandales New Braunfels Harlandale Gers

Dome Ball Stunt At Texas Capitol Sparks Challenge

Fort Worth baseball team star Catcher Kitchens proved to be ready for stunts by catching a ball pitched from the Texas State Capitol dome 350 feet above ground. Teammate Walter Salm doubted the feat, but Kitchens repeated the stunt, catching a nearly 400 foot throw from ground level.

Austin Tex State House Kitchens Fort Worth Capitol Walter Salm Salm

Vanderbilt Faces Tough 191? Football Schedule

Vanderbilt University announces a demanding 191? football slate with home and away games against Bethel College Rose Polytechnic Georgia Mississippi Virginia Harvard Kentucky Auburn Sewanee and a visit to Cambridge for Harvard. The schedule shows Nashville dates and key opponents.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University Onoce Bethel College Rose Polytechnic University of Georgia Atlanta University of Mississippi University of Virginia Harvard University Cambridge Central University of Kentucky Auburn Birmingham Sewanee

McAleer Seeks Stronger Phase of Baseball Scouting

Jim McAleer president of the Red Sox says scouts are useful for recommended players but the real talent evaluators are those who see players in action daily. He notes many good fees landed while with St Louis Browns and Washington and stresses practical observation over tips from friends.

McAleer Jim McAleer Red Sox Louis Browns Washington Jim

Swimmers to Contest Sixth Mississippi Ten-Mile Race

Thirty four swimmers are set to start the sixth annual ten mile river race in St Louis this afternoon with a 3 pm start. The winner becomes national ten mile champion. The course record stands at one hour thirty minutes set in 1910 by Bud Goodwin.

ST. Louis Mississippi River Bud" Goodwin

Final Round Today in Meadow Brook Club Cup Tennis

N. W. Niles of Boston and W. F. Johnson of Philadelphia advanced to the Meadow Brook club cup singles final after defeating R. J. Williams and E. P. Larned respectively. In doubles semis Clothier and Gardner defeated Biddle and Williams, while McLoughlin and Bundy beat Niles and Dabney and then Johnson and Watson Jr.

Meadow Brook Club Southampton L. I N. W. Niles Boston W. F. Johnson Philadelphia Johnson R. J. Williams Niles E. P. Larned W. J. Clothier G. P. Gardner Cc. Biddle R. N. Williams M. C. McLoughlin T. C. Bundy Dabney Harvard C. F. Watson Jr

Bankers to Play Knights in Sunday Baseball Meet

The Knights Columbus base team and the Bankers will meet Sunday morning at 9:30 o clock on the St Anthony s college diamond. Knights of Columbus players are requested to meet at the hall Sunday morning at 9 o clock.

Bankers Knights Knights — Columbus St. Anthony’s College Knights of Columbus Hall

Johnson Equals League's Record in Win

Walter Johnson limited Chicago to one scratch hit as Washington defeated Chicago 4 to 0. The victory marked Johnson’s 14th consecutive win, tying the American League record set by Chesbro with New York.

Johnson Washington D. C Walter Johnson Chicago Chesbro New York

Postponed City League Game Set for Harlandale Diamond

The Stowers and Higgins company postponement will be played on the Harlandale diamond. The tied for first place teams, Stowers Higgins and Dalkowits, expect a fast contest Sunday morning in the City league.

Stowers and Higgins Company Harlandale Dalkowits

Umpires Day Highlights Galveston Home Game

Galveston faces Houston in the final Texas League game at the home park as Buffaloes chase wins from a tough series. Sam Ayres may start for Galveston with Morton likely for Houston while Frank Newhouse receives tokens from San Antonio fans. The game is set for 4 39 p m.

Texas League Park Houston Buffaloes Metz Galveston Sam Ayres Maloney Morton San Antonio Frank Newhouse

Local Bowling Scores and Participant Details

American Association results list several matchups with scores in Minneapolis and other cities. Notable entries include Columbus at 2, Milwaukee 3 over Indianapolis 1, St Paul 1 over Toledo 4, Kansas City 4 over Louisville 3. A Collman, plumber, 416 Main Ave.

American Association Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Louisville A. Collman Main Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Tad Silk Hat Harry Judge Gow Wow Carrie Loae Iy Long Island Nell- UH Central Trust Company W. Commerce St San Antonio, Texas H. C.rees Optical CO Commerce Morales Transfer Co A. P Union Painless Dentists West Commerce West Commerce Street Riebe Undertaking Co State Bank and Trust Company Guaranty Fund Bank West Texas Bank & Trust Co Avenue C Joe San Antonio State of Houston-San Antonio Galveston-Beaumont Houston Wee San Antonio Ee Eree Ween Austin Ee Ees O National League Pam. Pet. Rabyould Gutgeit Zizelmann Huntress Philip State Capitol Big Austin T.H. Little Layne Jefferson St R. C. Wright Mark Wright Wright Bros Electrical Contractors YALE Fred Hummert Wald Paper, Paint and Artists Commerce Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication