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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
8
Oklahoma City scored first but Comstock held the Indians in check as the Redskins rallied in the 11th to win 7 6. Pennell homered for San Antonio and Garvin Rogers Johnston led the Redskins in trouble making plays and defense sealed the win.
Comstock allowed five runs and walked two batters, while Rogers gave up two runs with two walks. Mayes Kane and Jackson each stole bases, with two steals on Mayes. Oklahoma City scored seven runs to San Antonio’s eight, aided by two double plays Casey to Jackson. Pinch hitters Mayes Pine llank? Garvin Metz Wallace Johnston Spencer Thrailkill appeared. game time two hours.
Waco Navigators pounded Hornsby with errorless defense behind Lohman seven strong innings to defeat Houston Buffaloes 9 to 2. Carson and Dodd homered. Lohman pitched effectively. Hornsby and Allen each had a tough day at the plate. Umpire Bruns noted the game.
San Antonio meets Oklahoma City Austin battles Dallas Houston plays Waco Galveston faces Fort Worth in Texas League actions today.
Helm's wild pitching led to Fort Worth defeating Galveston 2 to 1. Fort Worth outhit and outplayed the visitors, scoring in the ninth on hits by Perritt and Jolly. Umpire Kitchens.
The Washington Senators collapsed behind weak support as the New York Giants pulled ahead with timely hits and errors. Munsell struck out twelve in a strong start but relief pitching faltered, while Ayers could not hold the late lead as Dallas opened with a .040 mark and finished 8 to 4.
The Associated Press reports at Newport R I on August 22 the championship doubles match pits titleholders Fred B Alexander and Harold H Hackett against challengers R D Little and G F Touchard all from New York. A win today would give Alexander and Hackett another two legs toward a fresh championship cup.
Detroit defeated New York 5 to 4 while Washington beat Chicago 7 to 4 in yesterday's sporting results.
New York visits Detroit as Philadelphia travels to St. Louis and Washington visits Chicago. Boston heads to Cleveland for key matchups.
Baseball scores from yesterday include St Louis 6 over Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 7 over Boston 6 Pittsburg 10 over Philadelphia 7 and New York 3 over Chicago 2. The results reflect a busy slate across the circuit.
Chicago in New York Pittsburg in Philadelphia Cincinnati in Boston St. Louis in Brooklyn. The text lists city pairs across states, suggesting a pattern of matchup or relocation but provides no clear event or outcome. Further readable context is needed to determine the exact news item or connection.
Montgomery leads with 2-8 record while Atlanta sits at 1-0. Birmingham stands 3 with Chattanooga 1 and Mobile 1. Memphis remains 0.
Spalding's Official Football Guide for 1911 notes key rule changes affecting play and officiating. Rest time between periods is shortened, and the forward pass penalty shifts from the passing spot to the preceding down spot. The guide highlights All-America selections, team reviews from 1910, expert articles, and a detailed list of captains, coaches, managers, and officials.
Event schedule shows teams traveling to New Orleans for a series of games, with venues in Nashville and Atlanta as part of the circuit. Matches include venues in Montgomery and Memphis, and Mobile and Chattanooga are listed as additional sites.
President Comiskey announced the White Sox may establish their 1912 training camp in Galveston Texas, a site long favored for conditioning. He noted correspondence with Mineral Wells Texas and praised Galveston for climate and facilities, though spring camp location remains undecided.
Chicago committed six errors yesterday that allowed Washington to pull ahead and win the game. Washington capitalized on miscues and held a narrow lead through the final inning.
The Postoffice team, re organized, is in the field with a challenge to meet any strong amateur teams of the city. Arrangements through Manager Tack at new phone 75. A game is desired for Thursday and Sunday.
Tom Jones returned from a sore ankle and was struck unconscious by a pitched ball. Johnston and Wallace show form with three and two extra-base hits while Waco and the Broncs vie for second behind the Senators. Galveston lost narrowly to the Panthers due to wild pitching. Murphy breaks a finger for Dallas. Sallee shines in Cardinal win over Brooklyn. Papke and Burke slated for a ten round title bout in Gotham with Marquis at ringside. England’s Pioneer and Tireless boats head to New York for the motor races. Jennings benches his lineup as Tigers win in 11th on Gardner error. Wild Bill Donovan and Rube Marquard duel as Giants edge Cubs in 11 innings.
Sherwood Magee of Philadelphia homered, doubled, and singled off Pirates pitchers yesterday. The Phillies dropped the game despite his multi hit performance.
James McGraw, Giants skipper and top baseball earner, sent a check to Secretary Farrell to repurchase outfielder Johnston from the San Antonio Bronchos. Johnston had been bought from the Giants by Block after the Texas league season began, traveling from New York after training and spring exhibitions, and is a Texas native catching McGraw’s eye for his future.
Milwaukee fans show mounting interest ahead of the Wolgast McFarland clash scheduled for September 15 before the National Athletic Club. Many outside calls asking for seats and inquiries about decisions clouding the match. The betting public pays little heed as fans focus on the merits of the fighters.
Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn leaves Chicago for New York to face Carl Morris in a ten round bout mid next month. He vows to win and aims for a bout with Jack Johnson if victorious. Flynn says he has been training lightly and is in decent shape.
The Tenth Infantry defeated the Eleventh Cavalry 5 to 3 on the upper post diamond yesterday afternoon. Duff pitched effectively, allowing only three hits, as Infantry rallied with a three run third and a clutch finish. Batteries Duff and Farrow for Infantry Petri and Cromer for Cavalry, umpire Lieutenant Johnson.
Bill Bailey and Moran combined to pitch Montgomery to a victory over Atlanta yesterday. Bailey earned support while Moran took the mound to secure the win for Montgomery in the late innings.
The Velie regimental challenge cup polo tourney opens Thursday and next Monday with a 5 pm match between the Seventh Cavalry and the Quarter Tet defending the cup, Third Artillery. Referee Mr Drury of Hempstead will preside as Texas hosts a major social sporting event at the lower parade club house with free public admission.
Unity Methodist church in Indianapolis obtained police permission for two professional boxing bouts next Thursday night. The contests are part of a carnival to benefit the church fund, with fighters already engaged to stage how a bout is fought for the public.
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