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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1912

Page

6

Pirates Beat Bronchos 2 1 In Narrow Texas League Clash

In a tight Texas League game at the park yesterday the Pirates edged the Bronchos 2 to 1. Harbin dominated for San Antonio with sharp control while Clyde Goodwin matched pace. Red Betts delivered a ninth inning hit to drive in the decisive run. The contest featured slick fielding and key small plays, including a notable left field bingual from Betts and a dramatic late rally.

Texas League Park Pirates Bronchos Harbin San Antonio Clyde Goodwin Red’ Betts Seitz Midkiff Lemon Metz Clark Betts Jim Williams Uat Kaphan Goulds Ceubeus Burke Goodwir Alten Totaia Galveston AB. R. H AB. R. H. O. A. E. Marge Madden Fae Raphan Hopkina Essecver Hee S. Wanioma H. Williams Nevitt Teek Ss Aloxongef Cr Cesissers Souveair Vata Toda Maag Goodwin Newhouse

Weak and Diseased Come to Us in Con

A short fragment outlines a call related to illness or weakness. The text presents a harsh, urgent tone with limited readable specifics and no clear event, person, or organization names to anchor a fuller summary.

New Champion Emerges In National Championship Tennis

About 150 players gathered in Newport Rhode Island for the thirty second National Association singles championship opening today. A new champion will be revealed after eight rounds with the previous year's champion required to enter the all comers tourney.

Newport R. I Raymond D. Little G. F. Touchard New York M. E. McLoughlin T. C. Bundy California National Association W. A. Larned Summit N. J Beals C. Wright Boston William J. Clothier Philadelphia San Francisco

Taylor's Grand Circuit Horses Continue Purs e Pursuits

Taylor area trainer Lycurgus Nelson guides the Taylor string on a circuit tour through Grand Western Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma tracks. May Noble placed third at Brookfield Mo August 2 with a 2 11 best time while fourth at Sturgeon Mo August 16 also in 2 11. Nelsons trotter Clear Coast ran third at Sturgeon in 2 17. The group narrowly escaped a railroad wreck near Sturgeon with no serious injuries. Also, the Frank Bros. defeated the Texas Eagles 7 to 3 at Krisch Park highlighted by home runs from Garza and Collins and steady pitching by Johnson.

Taylor Tex Lycurgus Nelson Grand Western Kansas, Missouri Oklahoma May Noble BE. B. Turner Brookfield Nelson Sturgeon Nelson Himeself Frank Bros Texas Eagles Krisch Park Garza Collins Johnson R. H Pose VO Omar Ial Buttler Leyton Smit

Yesterday's Results Show Texas Matchups

Yesterday's results list Galveston beating San Antonio 2 to 1 and Beaumont defeating Houston 7 to 3. Austin edged Dallas 3 to 2 while Fort Worth lost 1 to 2 in Waco. Today Galveston plays in San Antonio and Houston visits Beaumont with Dallas in Austin and Fort Worth in Waco.

Houston San Antonio Waco Steer Dallas Austin Beaumont Galveston Fort Worth Teama P.houston

Where They Play Today Matches Across Cities

Chicago in Philadelphia Cleveland in Washington St Louis in New York Detroit in Boston note upcoming games across multiple venues with teams matched to city sites. The listing outlines future pairings and locations for fans to attend.

Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Plyd Wen Ham P.c Detroit A New York Wee

National League Results From Yesterday

New York defeated St Louis 11 to 1 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 10 to 1 while Boston won 6 to 4 over Cincinnati. Games also set with New York in St Louis, Boston in Cincinnati, Brooklyn in Pittsburg, and Philadelphia in Chicago.

New York St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Est P.C Sneer Chicago Wenee Pittsburg Philadelphia Sae Brooklyn

Phillies Setback Cubs in Chicago Doubleheader

Chicago split with Philadelphia as the Cubs beat the Phillies 6 to 1 in the second game after a 10 to 6 win in the opener. Rixey pitched poorly in the second game as Chicago’s batters connected for timely hits. Paskett and Doomn argued with umpire Owens in the first game and were sent to the clubhouse.

Chicago Philadelphia New York St. Louis Cheney Philadelphians Rixey Paskett Doomn Owens

Protest and results in yacht race heat at Chicago

In the Wrigley trophy power boat event Baby Reliance II won the third heat from Disturber III amid a protest over entry status. Judge ruling expected before today’s races while Baby Reliance II and Disturber III race outcomes in other heats are noted along with a buoy disqualification. Baltimore also reports the International league game 3 to 2 in eleven innings over Cleveland.

Chicago James A. Pugh Baby Reliance J. 8. Blockton New York Disturber III Baby Reliance II Crusader III Baltimore Cleveland Baltimore International League Cleveland Americans Ecore R. Hi. E Smith MedAllister Baskette Mitchell Walker Adams

Wilt quits Olympic Committee leadership

London August 19 Lord Desborough announces he intends to resign as president of the British Olympic Committee ending a long tenure. He will step down shortly and be replaced by a successor appointed by the committee in due course.

Wilt Olympic London Lord Desborough British Olympic Comm

Stowers Beats Higgins to Break Tie in City League

Stowers defeats Higgins Company 3 to 1 at Harlandale to move atop the City league standings. Doran led Stowers with three hits and solid pitching as Higgins scored in the seventh on an error and a two-bagger from Michel.

Stowers Harlandale Higgins Company Doran Altmann Wagner Michel Barret Barrett H. O. A. E. Lamery Pet. S Wrekipadnereieces AltMannh Sicisestacotese Bee Seelsecesseces Erugon Ovecevvicressiss Giseree Ewevdewe Froebel Schmidt If Meyer TOGIN Ee Higgins Co Bnoet Ee Weapsdack Iceas SOCAN Obi Dred. Oo Mitchell Burke Altman Glaeser Wurzbach Luthy Schuchardt

Overland Contracts Reach 36580 Cars Before 1913 Ends

Vice President G. W. Bennett of Willys Overland reports 36580 Overlands contracted before year end and predicts up to 60000 after their 1912 fiscal year closes. Contracts span the globe with key cities and states showing rising demand, especially in farming regions, signaling a 1913 car shortage.

G. W. Bennett Willys-Overland Organization Globe United States San Francisco New England New York City Minneapolis Kansas City Philadelphia Iowa Union

American horses compete in Deauville Grand Prix

Four American entries started in the 30,000 dollar grand prix at Deauville France with 16 starters. Gorgorito won as a 15 to 1 outsider with Gayoffe second, Shannon third and Amoure III fourth over one mile five furlongs. Amoure III the favorite at 38 to 10, Lightly and Novelty led early but faded.

Deauville France Gorgorito Gayoffe Herman Duryea Shannon August Belmont Amoure III Lightly W. K. Vanderbilt Charles Kohler

Adams Brothers Lead at New York Track Meet

The Adams brothers Platt and Benjamin cleared five feet four inches in the standing high jump, tying the standing mark. Pat McDonald won the 12-pound shot handicap with 99 feet 3 4 inches using both hands, setting an American record for two handed distance. Matt McGrath threw the 16-pound hammer 190 feet with unlimited run but no record due to lack of steel tape.

New York Platt Adams Benjamin Firemen Athletic Park Adams Pat McDonald McDonald's Matt McGrath John Flanagan

Dallas and Austin Split Doubleheader in Dallas

In Dallas yesterday, Dallas and Austin split a doubleheader. First game ended 3 to 1 with two Dallas errors fueling the Giants defeat and Ashton throwing well for the Senators. Second game went to Dallas 4 to 2 as a seventh inning rally and a high throw by Hill aided the hosts.

Dallas Tex Austin Giants Ashton Senators Green Bradley Hill R. H.E. Dallas Gibson Bobo Howell R. H. E. Dallas Evans

Hitting Is Feature as Beaumont Beats Houston

Beaumont pounded Ray from the game early while Larsen could not be stretched out and Helm showed little improvement. Wheeler set a hit record by going 5-for-5 with three doubles and eight total bases. Beaumont 7 Houston 3. Batter ies: Beaumont Larsen Dawson. Houston Roy Helm Reynolds. Umpire Leidy. mn 35.

Beaumont Tex Houston Larsen Ray Helm Wheeler R. H. E. Beaumont Dawson Roy Helm and Reynolds Leidy

Jost's Pitched Win For Navigators In Waco

Jost pitched a one hitter for the Navigators in a 3 to 1 win over the Panthers at Waco. Rennard delivered a seventh inning infield hit scoring Dagey as congestion loaded the bases. Salm homered for Fort Worth, but Salm's shot was the Panthers' lone hit.

Fort Worth Waco Tex Jost and Carson Perritt and Kitchens van Sickle

Olympic Athletes Arrive Ahead of New York Demonstration

More than a score of Olympic athletes arrive on the St Paul for a New York demonstration to honor track and field heroes from Stockholm. Among arrivals are pole vault winner Harry S. Babcock high jumper George L. Horine and F J Cople. They plan to stay for the parade and banquet.

New York America Stockholm St. Paul Harry S. Babcock George L. Horine San Francisco F. J. Cople Chicago

New Players for Pelicans

New Orleans Aug 19 Third baseman Dave Bunting recalled by Frank manager of the local Southern league team after staying in New Orleans when Chattanooga left. Brewster from Vicksburg Cotton States league reportedly purchased by the Pelicans to join the roster.

Pelicans New Orleans Dave Bunting Chattanooga Frank Bunting Brewster Vicksburg

Bouts At Army Post Draw Big Crowd

Fort Sam Houston gym hosts preliminary and main bouts led by Frank Carbone vs Young Walker for the Texas lightweight title and Jack White vs Red Newman in the semi windup. Cor poral Ellis says the arena will be cooled by electric fans and the ring sits center stage for orderly bouts starting at 8 30 with rapid succession. Harlandale loses to New Braunfels Tigers 9 to 8 in a tight game highlighted by Tietze and Mann pitching.

Fort Sam Houston Army Post Gymnasium Frank Carbone Young Walker Department of Texas Jack White Manchester Cor Poral Ellis Third Artillery Harlandales New Braunfels Tigers Harlandale Club Tietze and Co. Mann R. H. E. Harlandale Tigers Harlandale A. Mann Wheeler Staats

Southern League Results From Recent Games

In New Orleans New Orleans won 7 to 2 over Chattanooga. Montgomery beat Nashville 5 to 1. Mobile defeated Atlanta 10 to 8. Memphis over Birmingham 6 to 0.

New Orleans Chattanooga Montgomery Nashville Mobile Atlanta Memphis Birmingham

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