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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
7
Soldiers beat Chapa Reds 12 to 8 in a seesaw City League game on the new post diamond. Nie Teng(a) scored six for Soldiers in another busy day of local amateur baseball with multiple adjacent results and exhibitions noted.
The week promises eventful plain bowling with two new features eight teams apiece. Mission Garden league meets tonight to finalize arrangements and Turner lease group will meet Wednesday to collect signatures and line up lengths. St Joseph league enters fourth week with captains expanding meetings to two rounds between teams. Alamois practise to beat New Braunfels champions next Sunday. Casinos, Gloeckner, David Crocketts, Owls, and Evergreens plan regular practices as fall lanes resume.
San Antonio scored in both games yesterday at the Alamo City, with Harris and Bailey starring as the Bronchos defeated Austin 9 4 in the opener and rallied to beat the Gadges in the nightcap. The crowd surpassed 3,000 as Buck Harris led the offense and Leidy, Leidy and Gardner provided key defensive plays.
Austin against San Antonio and Galveston at Houston lead a double header with Temple at Gallas and Ware at Fort Worth. Two and three gond piccharasts linger in Gullgs Colgrave and Winchett as Senatorial pitchers Annie and Newnam feature in yesterday’s action. McGill Winchell headline today’s game with Belt umpiring the opening shifts amid lively rooting and notable plays from Gardner Short and Mae.
Items note Laurel Heijsthy Gin club shoot postponed due to members abroad. A practice shoot occurred with gond Beeres. Turner-Soldier game scheduled for yesterday was postponed to next Sunday. Ninth Infantry team held practice and expects readiness soon. Store prices list Panama hats at various amounts.
The Light invites amateur baseball clubs in and around the city to submit scores. Score cards are available from the sporting editor upon request. Submit filled blanks to the office by 9 30 a m the morning after games.
At the San Antonio Rifle Association weekly meet on River Avenue, enthusiasts posted notable scores. Notables included R Kempf 204 149 208, H Schelper 16 163 204, Gue Altoian 198 191 304, and Albert Steves with multiple entries in the 200s. Captain Foun McHarlison’s detention at Fort Clark caused a watch arrangement among sportsmen.
On Oyster Day Aug 26 a rumor circulates that Hon Win Woodruff is a candidate for the Republican presidential ticket. A State politician claims Woodruff is in the race and has four strong propositions for the presidency.
The Black Bronchos of San Antonio defeated the Birmingham Giants in the opening game of a three game series in Austin Texas. Cyclone Joe and Steel Arm robin Me batts powered the Bronchos as Heonete delivered the winning run in the ninth inning. Walker and Black Gat provided strong stickwork while Slaven was held to limited hits.
A device that records telephone conversations and replays them to the intended recipient is unveiled as a new business aid. Demonstrations are planned at Madison Square Garden in New York in October and the Chicago Coliseum in November, promising precise archives of each transaction.
New Orleans reports state tax collector Thomas Foster under arrest on a charge of misusing state funds after a rapid audit by State Auditor Caysleviky. Shortage amount not yet fixed but likely several thousand dollars. investigation continues. Also appears an advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup with outdated patent details.
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