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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1911

Page

10

Rube Robinson Dominates Bronchos Before Trade to Pirates

Rube Robinson pitched five scoreless innings to lock in a win for the Fort Worth Panthers over the San Antonio Bronchos. Gray allowed two runs late, but the Panthers added another run to seal the victory. Gray struggled with nine outs on fly balls as San Antonio failed to reach base earlier.

Fort Worth Tex Rube Robinson Pittsburg Pirates San Antonio Grey Rube Gray Panthers Aisa We Blan Lemon Coyle Daringer Clayton Robinson Bush Matthews H. O A. E. Oo Te Teak Ae Se Smarmoe

Senators Take Lead In First Game Of Waco Doubleheader

In Waco Texas Aug 28 Austin scored a three run third inning to take a lead. The Senators held on as McCuller struggled briefly before finding a rhythm. The Navigators fought hard but could not overcome the early deficit.

Waco Tex Austin Senators Navigators McCuller Oakland Wolff & Marx Oaklands Anderson Grigg Huntress Slaughter Stahl

Wolgast to fight three times in Chicago this fall

Lightweight champion Ad Wolgast will headline a trio of ten round bouts in Chicago, with Matt Wells and Knockerout Brown set as co opponents beside Packey McFarland. One match slated for October and another early next year.

Associated Press Chicago Ad Wolgast Frank Mulkern Mulkern McFarland Wolgast Matt Wells England Brown New York Packey McFarland Leo Kelly St. Louis

Giants extend win streak to nine with Houston victory

Dallas Giants defeat Houston 6 to 4 extending their unbeaten run to nine straight wins and four straight over Houston. Corbin hit a three bagger, the season’s longest at Dallas Park, as Munsell and Alexander faced Edmondson and Buster with Allen behind the plate. Umpire Jacobs.

Dallas Tex Dallas Giants Houston Edmundson Corbin Dallas Park R. HH Munsell Alexander Edmondson Buster Allen Jacobs

Mets Finish Season With Tight Win Over Sand Crabs

Oklahoma City Mets beat Sand Crabs in the season finale 7 to 8 despite farcical play and errors. Pitching by Brandt for Galveston held the Mets to eleven walks while Young scattered hits for Oklahoma City. Twelve strikeouts were recorded by each side. Umpires were Hurlburt and Torrence.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Mets Sand Crabs Mets Crabs Brandt Galvestone Young Oklahoma Galveston Young and Moyes Brammel Hurlburt Torrence

Semi finals played in fierce Atlantic Pacific clash

August 28 report from Newport describes a near storm as the national lawn tennis championship semifinal pits Atlantic players led by G F Touchard and McLoughlin against Pacific rivals Beals C Wright and T C Bundy.

Associated Press Newport Atlantic Pacific Block Island G. F. Touchard New York McLoughlin San Francisco Beals C. Wright Boston T. ¢C. Bundy Los Angeles Pacific Coast

Standing of Clubs in Today’s Games

The standings of clubs are listed with Game 1 scheduled: San Antonio at Waco, Austin at Fort Worth, Houston at Oklahoma City, and Galveston at Dallas.

San Antonio Waco Austin Fort Worth Houston Oklahoma City Galveston Dallas Psyd P.C. Austin O Ee

Yesterday's Results From the Major Leagues

Detroit beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 while New York edged St Louis 4 2 Chicago won 5 0 over Boston and Cleveland defeated Washington 1 0 in a slate of daily results.

Detroit Philadelphia New York St. Louis Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Psyc P. C. Philadelphia Boston E Age ALT

Today's Games Philadelphia at Detroit

A compact sports blurb notes matchups with Philadelphia facing Detroit, New York playing St Louis, and Boston meeting Chicago in a busy basketball schedule. The items highlight city teams and rival pairings without listing scores.

Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Louis Boston Chicago

Chicago at Philadelphia and three more city matchups tonight

Chicago plays Philadelphia, St Louis visits New York, Pittsburg goes to Boston, and Cincinnati travels to Brooklyn in today’s schedule.

Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn

Southern League scores and schedule update

Montgomery over Mobile 13 to 2. Atlanta 5 Memphis 0. Birmingham New Orleans rain. Games today feature Chattanooga at Nashville and matchups Atlanta at Memphis Birmingham at New Orleans Mobile at Montgomery.

Montgomery Mobile Atlanta Memphis Birmingham-New Orleans Chattanooga Nashville Birmingham New Orleans Psyd Fee Saat Bes Birmingham Nashville Oe Kattanooga O Memphis Mobile

Cavalry Polo Teams to Play for Velie Cup

The Velie Polo Trophy final will feature the Third and Eleventh Cavalry teams. The decisive match is set for 5 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston lower post parade grounds. The teams have been evenly matched with high spirits and comparable skill.

Cavalry Velie Cup Eleventh Cavalry Post Parade Fort Sam Houston

Ten Cities Enter Union Printers Trophy Play

Teams from ten cities in the Union Printers National baseball league will start play in St Louis this evening for the trophy last won by New York Cincinnati and Pittsburg. The league players paraded downtown this morning.

Associated Press ST. Louis Union Printers National Baseball League New York Cincinnati Pittsburg

Household Wins In Two Contests At League Ballpark

Household defeats New Braunfels 7 to 1 in the first game as Van Ottman dominates on the mound and is backed by flawless defense. In the second contest against the Tenth Infantry, Ottman again stars with a decisive homer to seal a 9 to 1 victory. Gerhardt Duff Farrow behind him.

Third Cavalry R. H. E. Households Braunfels van Ottman A. Knaupp Kay Adams Lieutenant Johnson Tenth Infantry Gerhardt Duff and Farrow Johnson

Stowers Edges Boerne in Ten Inning Pitcher’s Duel

Stowers defeated Boerne 5 to 2 in ten innings on Stowers field after a tight pitchers’ duel. Meyers earned the win as Crevenstine and Guthrie delivered key three baggers with Guthrie standout for Boerne’s West Texas nine. The deciding blows came in the tenth when San Antonio’s hitters produced several well placed hits. Batteries Meyers Crevenstine Gueldner Guthrie. Umpire Wendler.

Stowers Boerne Meyers Crevenstine Louis Guthrie Guthrie West Texas San Antonians R. Wi

San Antonio Stars Triumph Over Tigers 8 to 4

The San Antonio Stars defeated the San Antonio Tigers 8 to 4 with Kissting and H Chaffin starring for the winners. Slugging by the Tigers aided by pitchers Mikes Koch Schelley and Hons. Batteries: Kissting and Mikes for the Stars.

San Antonio Stars San Antonio Tigers Kissting H. Chaffin R.A. B. Stars Isetts Mikes Koch Schelley Hons

Washer Bros. Defeat Post Office 8 to 3 at Fort Sam Houston

Washer Bros. won 8 to 3 over the Post office squad on the Fort Sam Houston diamond yesterday afternoon. Tracy led hitters with nine strikeouts and solid field support, while Washer Bros. used strong pitching and defense to pull ahead.

Fort Sam Houston Washer Bros Tracy R. H. EB Zuercher Barber Schwab

Troop H Cavalry Splits Wins Over Infantry and Tigers

Troop H of the Third Cavalry defeated Company A Twenty second Infantry 7 to 4 and beat the Government Hill Tigers 11 to 9. Oliver pitched in the first game while teamwork powered the second with heavy slugging from both sides.

Third Cavalry Company A Twenty-second Infantry Government Hill Tigers Oliver

Orioles Sweep Double At Krisch Park In Sunday Wins

Orioles beat Texas Eagles 9 to 6 and Chapa Reds 11 to 1 at Krisch Park. Garcia and Hoffman homered in game one with Broad winning pitcher duties. Farnsworth noted as key pitcher in game two.

R. H. Bs. Ophles Texas Eagles Broad Garcia Gotthardt Ziegler and Garza Empire J. Garcia R. H. E. Orioles Chapa Reds Farnsworth Gott

Tigers rout Saul Wolfson for 14 to 5 win onMounted Post diamond

Tigers defeated Saul Wolfson 14 to 5 after a rainy Sunday game on the Mounted Post diamond. Feature hits came from King, Stanley and Wurzbach who also pitched well. batteries were Wurzbach and F Stanley versus Ferguson, Anderson and Lacey.

Tigers Wolfson Government Hill Saul Wolfson Mounted Post King Stanley Wurzbach F. Stanley Ferguson Anderson and Lacey

Dalkowitz Triumphs In Quad Invasion Of Sutherland Springs

Dalkowitz easily overpowers Sutherland Springs 15 to 0 in four innings and defeats O Daniel 9 to 1 in a separate game. The visitors secure their third win in the precincts as Petty and Smith pair handle pitching duties with Smith and M Seng behind the plate. Umpire O Banion presides.

Dalkowitz Sutherland Springs O’daniel Sutherland O'Daniel

Champion Blue Cock Defeated in Monterey Cockfight

The long reigning champion blue cock, weighing five pounds thirteen ounces, lost in a brutal fifth bout to a lighter red fighter in Monterey yesterday. The blue showed signs of strain from earlier rounds before collapsing as the red secured victory with decisive gaffing.

Monterey Cockpit Red Blue San Antonio

Bowlers Plan Turners Bowling Season Opening Date

Turner bowling section met at Turner hall and set mid September as the opening date for the new fall schedule. Members expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming nine pin season and a revival of interest as cooler weather returns.

Turner Turners Turner Hall

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