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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1908
Page
3
Houston lost 4 to 2 in both games of a doubleheader at San Antonio Texas. Jackson and Harris delivered for the locals while Abies and McFarland split mound duties. Umpire Dummert oversaw the series with the Cotton States context lingering as the Broncos look to finish the season strong.
The Alabama Kid signs to fight Kid Bergue on September at Fort Bar Heston, in a 12oz bout. Monahan may not fight. Bergue’s camp predicts a strong show, while Alabama Kid regains form and backers expect a close, hard contest with a wide supporting crowd.
Reports state George Leidy resumes role as manager and captain of the San Antonio Travellers after interim replacement by Pat Newnam. Newnam reportedly returns to player duties as Leidy takes charge again, with Morris Blo and Newnam involved in staffing changes. The Travellers defeated Seguin 9 2 in Marion Texas on the road, nine innings, led by Mulloy and Merrow with strong pitching and timely hits.
Local sports notes list multiple matches today at Krisch Pi with games between Ty Froaik Saddiery and Plumbers at 9 00 and T G No Shopmen versus Taylor Machiniss at 4 00. Athletics leave for Corone Christie to face Sea side harebull with Bob Walsh as captain. The Traventers face the Rivals and the Taaisy Beays meet South Heights Juniors at Gout Hoelgils in morning action.
The San Antonio Cricket team clashed with Sam Houston eleven as darkness ended play with Soldiers at 57 for 6 after 12 overs. Toungon led with 34, while Kangland and Levolio impressed for the Cricketers before play stopped.
The Bronchos are set to play all remaining games at home starting tomorrow as Galveston and likely Austin series move to San Antonio. The schedule foresees 15 home days with 17 games, a tougher run against Hoboken, Shreveport and Fort Worth influence, and injuries to Coveney and Alex der but no lasting season derailment. Local fans anticipate a strong finish with Dallas and Houston support, while San Antonio backers push for substantial finances to aid the Bronchos.
Turner bowling league captains lead teams as Dan Dunham and F G Pfeiffer direct new lineups. Despite adverse weather, week opened with several 300-plus games. Corning tops with high single, Lowther holds high average, while Dunham Lowther and Gloeckner post low scores. Next week schedule lists matches from Monday to Friday with Pfeiffer not actively playing.
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