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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1907

Page

3

Galveston Loses By Forfeit In Chaotic Game

San Antonio, Austin standings listed. Galveston forfeits after a tumultuous day at the ballpark. Five pitchers used, no catchers, sparks of controversy with the umpire. Fort Worth and Waco posted wins while Temple fell to Waco 5 to 3. Houston beat Austin as the Senators faced a pitching challenge in the sixth.

Galveston Tex Torrey Christian Watson Smith Mun Houston Austin Senators Kres Xyns Covington McCall

Umpire Pendleton Ejected At Galveston Ball Park

Umpire Simon Pendleton was escorted from the Galveston grounds by police after a clash over a game decision that led to Reilly’s ejection. The incident, sparked by a demand to borrow a catcher, prompted Pendleton to return to San Antonio for a conference with President Robbie amid unresolved outcomes.

Galveston Simon Pendleton Trpire Pendleton San Antonio Robbie Ball Park Gal Seston Reilly Block Newnam Afier Reilly Jenkins Pendleton Pike Electric Park Big Doln Grant

Poly Growers Meet Opens Twenty third Florists Convention

Philadelphia hosts the twenty third convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists with Governor Eaw in welcoming delegates. President William J. Stewart of Boston and Secretary P B Hauswirth of Chicago present annual reports. A floral show and new varieties exhibition open in horticultural hall. The Philadelphia Florist Club hosts a reception for Stewart. Meetings continue with officer nominations and elections. Local florists plan shooting and bowling tournaments for members. The convention closes Saturday after an executive board meeting. J T Burnett & Co Undertakers.

Philadelphia Eawin Stuart Society of American Florists Horticultural Hall Philadelphia Floreste’ Club Stewart National Society

Ninepin Doings Throughout City

Amateurs organize bowling events across the city with mixed leagues and practices. Alamoe and New Braunfels teams schedule series on Summers Garden alleys, while Turner alleys host a rival match. Other clubs plan practice sessions and meetings amid factional debates on prizes and banquets.

Alamoe Braunfels Gardence G. C Turner Mission Garden

Sports Roundup Reflects Boxing Tennis and Baseball Buzz

The item surveys Rube Waddell’s eccentric contention with the league, a looming clash for a phony champion, Britt versus Nelson hints at squared circle tactics, McGraw’s fines, and Newport opens the United States Lawn Tennis Association singles championships. Ward and Beals defend doubles title as Interscholastic winners vie in Newport.

Newport United States Lawn Tennis Association William J. Clothier Holcombe Ward Beals Wright

Kidney Cure Claim Ad From Bexar Drug Co

An advertisement warns that Foley's Kidney Cure cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and urges customers to use it. The note emphasizes positive results and cites Bexar Drug Co as the supplier.

Foley Bexar Drug Co Ballard J Iy Bogg Wik Jaw Point Texas Hallard

Undefined baseball controversy floods Sunday game in rebellion

A chaotic ballpark scene unfolds as umpire Pendleton faces hostile fans in Sunday dispute over a fair ball call. Reilly is ordered to the bench amid boos, an exhibition resumes with injuries and empty stands as Balm withdraws with a thumb injury and the crowd demands refunds. The Giwils fall to the Panthers in a tense, unsettled matchup.

Whittenherg Jenkins Pendleton Bunday Little Mill Uffair Bale Everhart Reilly My Reilly Welkart Vistors Ball Park League Simon Pendieton

Sand Crab management actions questioned over transferred games

Officials criticize Sand Crab management for handling transferred games, raising questions about scheduling, fairness, and oversight. Details remain unclear, but defense argues decisions were necessary to preserve league integrity and finances. Community reactions reflect frustration and concern over transparency.

Athletics Win in Yesterday's American League Games

Summary of yesterday's AL action with Athletics beating Beore-RHO Cleveland 125 to 98 Philadelphia 5 401 2 Tigers defeated Boston. Southern League results show Pelicans over New Orleans 8 12 3 to 6 1, Birmingham 8 12 3. Memphis defeated Atlanta 2 10 2 to 6 2. El Campo beat Wharton 40 to 2. West Texas pair at Kerrville features exhibits and amusements.

Beore— Rho Cleveland Acceere Philadelphia Pelicans New Orleans RUS Birmingham Goo Battavies Tuer, Garvin Lat Mer Manuel Stratton el Campo Wharton West Texas Kerrville Texad

Playground High Jinks At Imperial Palace Meet

Colorado Springs hosts hundreds of Knights of Khorassan from across the nation for the Imperial Palace convention. Imperial Prince Hadfield presides. officers to be elected and by laws amended. Hundreds attend sessions and plan tours to Cave of the Winds, Cripple Creek, Cheyenne canons, the Ol Dwellers’ Ring and Garden of the Gods.

Colorado Springs Col Imperial Palace Order of Knights of Khorassan Pike's Peak W. D. Hadfield Peoria Duperla D. Ir. Summey, Jr Cincinnati Imperial Bashaw William Beatty Toledo Charles Stanbury Los Angeles Imperial Kadi H.W. Belding St. Louis Knights of Kho Knights Cave of the Winds Cripple Creek Cheyanne Canons Garden of the Gods

Daily Texas Sports Roundup From San Antonio To Waco

The page lists games including San Antonio at Galveston Austin at Houston Dallas at Fort Worth and Temple at Waco. The text notes a tense umpire dispute in Galveston and mentions teams like the Panthers and Giants with casual betting and race references. Several stray phrases hint at league standings and local club movements.

San Antonio Galvastoa Austin Houston Dallas Fort Worth Temple Waco

Light seeks amateur baseball scores for city games

The Light invites amateur players to submit scores of all local baseball games. Score cards are available from the sporting editor. Complete the blanks and deliver to the office by 9 30 a m the morning after the games are played.

Sporting Editor

Local Athletics players join San Marcos road trip

Several Athletics stars now play for San Marcos. Smith and Knaup among the ex-teammates. The two local basketball teams prepare for an exhibition at Kerville, leaving Saturday morning at 8 30. The YMCA and High School supply teams Ernest Powell will coach the former and Louis Sien the latter. A bright local outlook follows recent YMCA games. many newcomers are big men. a Teague is still needed. Elks and Bankers clash tomorrow at Electric Park at 8.

Athletics San Marcos Smith and Knaup Kervylle Ernest Powell Louis Sien

Montana Workmen Meet Opens Annual Convention

Butte Montana August 20 Montana grand judge of workmen began its annual convention to discuss rates and financial affairs of the order Supreme Master Workman Wil Mr Nare visky expected to address delegates The present membership of the order in Montana is 2208

Butte Mont Montana Workmen Narevisky Order Moulana

Suburbs Light Address Service Ad

Subscriptions notice offers change of address services via The Light. Includes contact details and instructions for updating mailing address, attributed to T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers.

T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers

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