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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1907

Page

3

Bronchos Swamp Navigators Twice In Waco Doubleheader

In Waco on August 17 the Bronchos swept both ends of a doubleheader from the Navigators. Griggs and Robb starred for the Bronchos as inside hitting and sharp defense kept the Navs quiet. Robb pitched the first game, Leidy homered, and a pair of quick double plays limited Waco. In the nightcap Robb again held the Navigators to two baserunners, while Hornsby faded as Bronchos surged for four runs in the late innings.

San Antonio Waco Dallas Austin Houston Fort Worth Temple Galveston Texas Griggs Robb Gomimers Hornsby S.P. G Axl Gnexs Sommers Leidy Pitehar Robb Bronihes

Pennant Race in Texas State League Nears Finish

The 1907 pennant race in the Texas State League tightens with Austin San Antonio Houston as main contenders. Bronchos lead or contend amid rising San Antonio and Austin pitching and hitting, while Dallas and Temple fade. Remaining schedules include Galveston and Houston tests, with a possible narrow margin deciding the outcome.

Austin San Antonio Houston Senators San Antonians Dallas Temple Galveston Mud Cats Arpidies Tliston Branchos Bunting Vamers

Capitalist Dies Aged 75 In Warm Springs

A. Joseph, a well known southern capitalist, died this morning at Warm Springs, Georgia. He was 75 years old and had been residing in the South for many years.

Hearst Columbus, Ga Tsdac A. Joseph South Warm Springs

Local amateur baseball schedule and notes on football club

Today’s schedule lists City Leagues at Post with Nié Tene vs Soldiers at 9 a.m. and Turners vs Soldiers at 4 p.m., plus 8 a.m. at golf links. Other games include A. Drug Co. vs Chapa Reds at 3 p.m. and foway vs Cour at Missionfields in the morning. Talk of an independent football club persists each fall, and Pop Hynes of Lone Stars fanned 39 in Castroville’s spring game last week, a record. Kerrville invites two basketball exhibition teams from Unis City for fall play.

Post Nié Tene Soldiers Turners Golf Links A. Drug Co Chapa Reds Missionfields Foway Cour White Sox Castroville Pop” Hynes Lone Stars E. Kerrville Unis City Louis

Bronchos Continue To Hit The Ball In Trio Of Games

Sou Stovall and Trey Pendliston profited from weak Temple and Waco pitching, moving Stovall to second and Pendlston to sixth as the last trio of games boosted averages. Pat Newsam remains steady in the lineup, contributing to the team’s recent hitting surge.

Sou Stovall Trey Pendlston Temple Waco Otter Pat Newsam

Sten Leads 1907 High School Five Draft of Players

Sten, captain of the 1907 High School five, organizes a strong group as five players are invited. San Antonio Cricket lab held its first practice on the campus with solid turnout. Griges leads with eleven points, while White drops to 202 in seven games. The team shows a big nine teen point jump in seven games and Stovall and Pendleton exceed expectations. Campbell returns to Austin after speaking engagements at West Commerce and McHilguey.

San Antonio Cricket Lab Griges Cellins White Warl Stovall Pendleton McMurray AB RH. P.O Newnham Griggs Collins Lamy Ceaseevers BU Dt Robb Colgrova Everhardt OGL Agt Harris

Bathers bit and base running in San Antonio win

Chronicle notes a 10 to 2 San Antonio victory over Waco with mentions of Py Fisher and pitcher Quigg. It references upcoming games San Antonio at Waco and other matchups, plus brief notes on baseball runs, crowds, and local teams, including the Bronchos and catching by Binck.

Bathers Ulomsky San Antonio Waco Py Fisher Vurpires Quigg

Bankers to Meet Elks in Baseball at Electric Park

Base ball fans are promised a lively Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock when the Hike and Bankers meet again at Electric Park. Ellis will be center of attention while William Robbie of the Texas State League officiates as umpire, a figure who has drawn mixed opinions from players and spectators.

Electric Park Ellis William Robbie Texas State League

Battle of the Banks and Elks in a tight list showdown

The piece notes the Bankers and Elks as strong contenders in a crowded field. It mentions players like Worrall, Guenther, Hamilton, and Terrell among others in a lively, shifting roster. New York teams struggle for patron adoration amid player trades between minor and major leagues. The article touts the balanced competition in the American League and its appeal to true American sports fans.

Bankers Elks Iwiks Jo. Worrall New York

Washington's Smith and Block face strong competition

The column notes Smith and Block from Galveston are challenged by a newcomer Muddson while Peter Pan is nearing retirement after earning riches. It cites Joss Dygert as one of few American League pitchers with a one hitter and discusses Mullen trade rumors, McGraw criticism, and telegraphers strike impact on baseball attendance and manager Jennings in Detroit.

Washington Smith

Amateur Baseball Scores Requested by The Light

The Light invites amateur players to submit scores of all local and area baseball games. Score cards are provided by the sporting editor. return forms to the office by 9 30 the morning after the games.

Sporting Editor

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