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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
3
Aug 23 in Austin Texas the Black Bronchos and Birmingham Giants tied 2 to 2 at darkness after a pitchers duel between Steel Arm Johnnie and Grolouedoe. The San Antonio team holds a southern colored championship with six teams in contention.
The Light will publish scores of all amateur baseball games played in and around the city. Score cards are available from the sporting editor on request. Submit filled blanks to the office by 9 30 AM the morning after the games.
A brief city notice notes four subscribers moving away and seeking new addresses. It hints at mail forwarding and changing contact details. The message mentions mail delivery and phone contact for updating records. The tone is practical and civic minded.
Special to The Light Fort Canion Ohio Aug 28 Shoot ing in the national rifle team match began today at Camp Perry with squads of twelve from the army navy military and naval academies and state militia Competing for national trophy and 200 in cash donated by Congress prizes include Hilton trophy Soldier of Marathon and 100 75 and 50 cash plus medals for winning team members The match features three periods of fire skirmish rapid and slow with ranges of 200 600 500 10 yards rapid 200 yards and slow 200 800 800 and 1000 yards.
Reports say a forfeit claim arose from a Sunday game between Drug Co nine and Nie Tenge’s team though officials deny any forfeiture. Ninth Infantry baseball practice occurred on the post diamond while the Texas British Cricket Club resumed its routine practice, signaling growing English resident participation.
Two wives and two husbands filed for divorce at the courthouse today alleging cruel treatment and other grounds. J B Rosenbronch accuses Hortense Rosenbronch of humiliating him with nationality slurs during a visit with his parents. T J Daniels seeks separation from M H Daniels over neglect of four children and a marble slab incident. Moronee Martin claims Anton Martin inflicted cruelty and failure to provide. Amelia Gates alleges cruel treatment and fear of living with her husband who now resides in Caldwell County while she stays with her mother in San Antonio.
The St Joseph bowling league opened with high scores as Neugebauer and Tarrillion led two games apiece for Comets and Klub respectively. Neugebauer rolled 250 in the first game and Tarrillion 228 in the second while Tarrillion scored 236. Beetho ven Juniors and Klb split a pair at Muth's Garden, Pendleton delivering strong all around play for the Klb. The standings and rules dispute over Vinson and Austin threaten the league with potential game transfers and punitive moves from Dallas and Galveston authorities.
Quick rundown of today's games across Texas cities with notes on teams including the Sand Crabs and Band Crabs. Mentions Temple at Port Worth, Waco challenges, and a mix of player actions, suspensions, and fielding plays from a noisy box score style narrative.
In a tense two game series the Senators rebounded with a strong offense led by Bailey and Colgrave while Sutor and Hailey defended their lineup. Austin posted a 7 to 1 standing while San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Dallas, Temple, Waco, and Wart Worth trailed, highlighting a contentious protest over “Right to Play” questions raised by local management.
Fragmentary passage notes a team stretch with a near miss and a tied record. Mentions teams named Austin Houston and Brones with upcoming games and double headers. Details are garbled but imply a busy schedule and prospects over ten days.
In a tense split outcome, the Senators defeated the visiting Austin team as protest over a controversial passed ball and baserunning decision sparked dispute. Key plays featured Gordon’s protest, Cormack’s baserunning near third, and a late rally by San Antonio before finalizing in a 7 to 4 score.
Al Lockhart leads Lockhart to nine points while Bastrop visits Tallin for a decisive matchup against Anetiit Independents as locals consider the best ready mixed paints from EDO STEVES & SONS for home projects.
After a two month overhaul of the Gymnaeium the Turn Verdir will resume the Phelan Culture School with instructor details and class schedules. The text lists days and times for various classes including Monday Wednesday and Friday sessions across several rooms and time blocks, noting openings from afternoon into early evening and adjustments to the new schedule.
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