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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
8
The article covers the San Antonio Bronchos' fourth straight win, beating Houston 4 to 1. It details key plays, pitching by Tevis, and mentions players like Harry Ables and the crowd reaction. Also notes other regional results and upcoming matchups across Texas cities.
In Kansas City Indianapolis defeated Kanara City seven to nothing in seven innings. Milwaukee, Louisville and Saint Paul played with Columbus scoring two and Saint Paul four. The report reflects the American Association games with scattered scoring details and teams listed.
Sydney heavyweights Tommy Burns and Bill Squires fought before about 20 000 spectators, including sailors from the American fleet. Burns won in the 13th round after a fierce exchange, with Squires knocked down twice and counted out. A preliminary featured Prendergast vs Raff, Raff scoring a decisive finish against the Australian.
Shreveport and Dallas figures clash amid league chatter as Houston's pitchers struggle and Harry Adler dominates. Artie Griggs shines while Melver pivots to new fields. Montgomery vs Memphis and Birmingham vs Mobile show tight results with late-inning drama across the Texas States and Avitangaa leagues.
Amateur players traded near miss and close scores as Keiser State Aid clashed with White Days while local teams see disbandments. San Antonio 1 & GN edged Taylor in a high hitting game. Sluggers beat Government Hills and West End fell to Prospect HHL. A tense finish left Mila clinching a victory over White Coys on a Henrietta diamond.
The St Joseph rowing league council set six teams for the season starting in September with two divisions and a seven week loop. Teams include Gladiators Crusaders Exploras and Giants led by captains Wurzbach Neugebauer Juenger and Tarr. The schedule runs through November 5 with weekly matchups and Fleet Week events.
Waters Undertaking Go operates at 431 Houston Street with private chapel services and delivery of funeral arrangements. Beth phones 923.
The Stoddard Payton driven entry wins a legendary Texas auto race at the fair grounds after a grueling 6 hour contest. Studebaker and Mitchells trade rapid laps, with DeHymel in a Thomas unit and Pryor’s Stoddard-Darton car among the top finishers. Close comparisons, high speeds, and careful tire management define the event, with no serious injuries reported and a large crowd witnessing the drama.
The report covers a remarkable auto race featuring Studebaker Mitchell and Stoddard Dayton battling on the back stretch at 5:00. tire trouble and a bent axle affected outcomes. Stoddard Dayton led most laps, while Mitchell and Thomas cars faced mishaps and repairs. Officials and drivers praised endurance, with pace averages near 34.9 miles and strong crowd reactions from Uvalde spectators.
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