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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1912

Page

10

Lemon's eleventh inning homer gives San Antonio win

In a Texas League clash at Galveston Park, San Antonio trailed 3-0 early but tied it by the eighth. Lemon delivered a timely center-field homer in the eleventh after Seitz doubled, lifting the visitors to a 6–4 victory as Browning relieved in the eighth and Metz eyed Browning vs Morton for the finale.

San Antonio Galveston Texas League Park Lemon Seitz Heinie Maag Kaphan Madden Frankett Maag Jim Williams Betts Thebo Tony Rogers Metz Clark Boss Midkiff Hopkins Frank Browning Curley Maloney Morton Browning Feera Sves Nolaves Sabe UMM Ks Cot Wtio's J. Williams H. Williams Moororgat Hiett P S Wilson Dodd

Direct methods promise free demonstration of rejuvenating powers

An advertisement appeals to readers to trust a newly discovered direct treatment. It claims proven efficiency with hundreds of cured patients and offers an unparalled free trial demonstration to prove its effectiveness.

Awake to Restore Health With Special Cure Treatment

A late model health ad promises restoration of physical mental and vital powers for chronic nervous blood and other diseases. It lists varicocele catarrh rheumatism kidney issues and more and invites readers to call or write with a full case description. Hours are 9 to 5 30 and Sunday 10 to 12.

Waco Falls in Extra Inning Loss After Wild Throw

Bases loaded in the tenth Roy Akin misthrew a ball as his ankle twisted delivering a wild throw allowing two runs to score Fort Worth won 4 to 1. Waco tied the game in the eighth on a two-out infield hit by Stewart off Dagey. Batteries: Waco Taff Lohman Reilly Fort Worth Brown Russell Kitchens Umpire Howell.

San Antonio Midkiff Seitz Clark Thebo Kaphan Thebe Maag Rogers Browning Ball Alexander Madden H. Wilams Williams Galveston Newouse Waco Tex Roy Akin Stewart Taff Brown Russell Dagey R. H. B. Waco Fort Worth Lohman and Reilly Kitchens Howell

Errors Doom Beaumont Rally in Monday Baseball Loss

Beaumont led 3 0 until the seventh when Houston exploded for five runs. Holtz dropped a fly ball Wheeler threw wild twice and failed to block a field ball as Criss was caught in a baserunning error. Final score Beaumont 8 Houston 7 with Beaum on batteries Peaster Dawson Houston Watson Roy Rose and Allen. Umpire Leidy.

Beaumont Peaster Dawson Houston Watson Roy Rose Allen Leidy

Rain postpones Philadelphia Chicago doubleheader in Chicago

Heavy rain drenches Chicago making today’s two games between the Philadelphia Nationals and Chicago Nationals uncertain. If postponed, the Cubs will have two days rest before facing the New York Nationals midweek. Chance says Richie will pitch Wednesday. Smith to manage Crackers signing announced in Atlanta. Smith previously led Atlanta to pennants in 1908 and 1910.

Chicago Philadelphia Chicago Nationals Cubs New York Nationals Chance Richie Smith Atlanta William A Billy) Smith Chattanooga A. J. Ryan

Harness Fliers 10 Meet at Matinee

San Antonio Driving Club reschedules the matinee events for this afternoon at the air grounds track. A heat of the Class A trot was run last Friday due to rain. the rest of the program features many new horses and familiar contenders in pace and trot events with Lady Cauthen and Lady Blanche among entrants.

San Antonio Air Grounds William Robbie Lach Aiog SESS M. Enen Ek Bes Collins Wratirgw Dr. Simpson Shooting D. Harnisn Roeey Clementine J. Woodhull Dr. Rilerton Collins Harry Ziegler F. W. Patton Lewes C. Sharpe Bull Moose O. J. Woodhull Pace Lady Blanche J. J. Torbet Sommer Bury Albert Devine J. M. Krakauer Seer Rseseesare

Pirates Next Year Lookin Mighty Good

Fred Clarke accelerates Pirates 1912 plan. focus on base running speed and defense. Carey Mensor pace leads, while Max Carey proves a solid left fielder and Eddie Mensor shows top speed. Barnes, Byrne, Wagner praised. McCarthy likely at second. Warner emerges as promising rookie pitcher.

Fred Clarke Fred Pittsburg Clarke Carey Mensor Max Eddie Mensor Bobby Byrne Bobby Miller Jack Wagner Hans McCarthy Eddie Warner Brown University Pirates

Once Well Known Tracks

George V. Hawkins, once partner of the late Mike McDonald a track owner and gambler, is dead in Chicago at age unknown and left virtually unknown and nearly penniless.

Chicago George V. Hawkins Mike McDonald

Southern League H Results From Montgomery and New Orleans

In Montgomery the Montgomery team defeated Chattanooga 2 1 while in New Orleans the New Orleans club beat Nashville 2 1. The doubleheader results update the southern league standings with two close home wins.

Montgomery Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville

Yesterday's Results in Texas Baseball Rumbles Long Scoreline

San Antonio beat Galveston 5 to 4 in 11 innings while Houston defeated Beaumont 7 to 3. Fort Worth leveled Waco 4 to 1 in 10 innings. Dallas and Austin had an off day. Today Galveston visits San Antonio and Houston goes to Beaumont while Dallas travels to Austin and Fort Worth plays in Waco.

Houston San Antonio Waco Dallas Austin Fort Worth Beaumont Galveston Dallas-Austin Psyd Reaehe Enee SAN Amo Eaene Dallas Wee Eee Austin Seek Wee Fort Worth Senna

Baseball scores and today’s games listed

American League results show Boston 4 Detroit 3. Cleveland Washington and Chicago Philadelphia games postponed by rain. St Louis New York also rain. Today’s venues list Chicago in Philadelphia Cleveland in Washington St Louis in New York Detroit in Boston.

Boston Detroit Cleveland-Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cleveland Washington ySt. Louis

Harris and Mousebock Will Meet in Finals of Y M C A Tourney

Harris agrees to wait for Mousebock as both prepare for the Young Men's Christian Association handball finals in early September. In the semi finals Harris defeated Moore after trailing 7 0 in the first game, winning in two straight games.

Harris Mousebock Christian Association Moore Visger Evene

National League Scores and Pairings Highlight Rain and Ground Conditions

In National League results New York defeated St Louis five to two while Philadelphia faced Chicago in wet grounds. Boston played Cincinnati and Brooklyn encountered Pittsburgh with rain delaying games. matchups positioned New York against St Louis and Philadelphia against Chicago.

Lou Ritchie Chicago Cubs Johnny McGraw New York Giants Giants Ritchie New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn-Pittsburg

Forfeits Set for Johnson Jeannette Bout in New York

The McMahon brothers posted a five thousand dollar forfeit to stage the Johnson versus Jeannette fight at the St Nicholas Athletic Club on September 25. Johnson was expected to post five thousand dollars in Chicago. Uncertainty remains whether New York state athletic officials will approve the match in New York.

New York Jack Johnson Joe Jeannette McMahon Brothers St. Nicholas Athletic Club Johnson Chicago State Athletic Commission New York State Athletic Commission

Floresville Boy Scouts Triumph Over San Marcos in Meet

Floresville won the Floresville San Marcos field and track meet 85 to 55 in front of a large crowd. Henson led Floresville with 20 points by taking first in the 100 yard dash 50 yard dash 220 yard run and running broad jump. Davis of San Marcos scored 18 points including top marks in multiple events. San Marcos was led by Scoutmaster Dudley Johnson. A reception followed.

Floresville Tex San Marcos Boy Scouts Henson Davis San Marcos Dudley Johnson

Jeanette Stops Madden in Second Round in MSG Bout

Joe Jeanette squared off with Jeff Madden of Boston in Madison Square Garden and dominated the ten round fight, leading to the bout being halted in the second round as he prepared for a possible match with Jack Johnson next month.

New York Joe Jeannette Jack Johnson Jeff Madden Boston Madison Square Garden Madden

Crowd Braces for Ten Bout Card at Fort Sam Houston

A large crowd is expected at the Fort Sam Houston gym tonight for a boxing card led by Frank Carbone versus Young Walker in the main event. Jack White meets Red Newnam in the eight round undercard as White nears the end of his Fourteenth Cavalry term. Two four round preliminaries join the program, with Harry Howard refereeing all bouts. Also reported, Thomas H. Stevens of Lexington, Kentucky, a renowned horseman, died suddenly of pneumonia in Butte, Montana.

Fort Sam Houston Army Post Frank Carbone Walker Jack White Fourteenth Cavalry Red” Newnam Harry Howard

Cannon Wins Missouri Valley Tennis Title in Straight Sets

Jack Cannon of the Kansas City Athletic Club defeated Herbert Jones of the same club to win the Missouri Valley tennis championship singles in straight sets in Kansas City.

Kansas City Jack Cannon Kansas City Athletic Club Herbert Jones

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co 221 FE Com offers auto ambulance services with phone contact 341 for urgent transportation needs.

Riebe Undertaking Co

Atlanta Buys Two Players From Charlotte Club

Pitcher George Bauswine and catcher Malecomson of the Charlotte club in the Carolina association sold to the Atlanta club in the Southern league for about 2500 dollars.

Atlanta Charlotte N. C George Bauswine Malecomson Charlotte Club Carolina Association Atlanta Club

Rockport Beats Dalkowitz 6 5 In Close Game

Rockport defeated the Dalkowitz team of San Antonio 6 to 5 in Rockport yesterday. The game was fast and well played with the outcome in doubt to the finish. Batteries: Rockport and Picton. Dalkowitz, Morris and Hodet.

San Antonio Rockport Tex Dalkoitz San Antnio Picton Dalkowitz Morris Hodet

Brooklyn Bays Pitcher Sold to Brooklyn Club

Knoxville report says Kid Williams star southpaw of Morristown in the Appalachian League has been sold to the Brooklyn National League club for about 1000 dollars.

Brooklyn Bays Knoxville Tenn Kid" Williams Morristown Brooklyn

Local Baseball Scores and Conditions Report

Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 5. St Paul 3 Columbus 2 ten innings. Milwaukee 2 Louisville 6. Minneapolis Toledo game played on wet grounds.

Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis-Toledo

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