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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

26

San Antonio Triumphs Over Galveston 7-1 In Texas League Game

San Antonio defeated Galveston 7 to 1 as Lemon led with four hits in five at bats. Clark, Goodwin and Metz contributed key hits while Galveston’s only run came on walks and a sacrifice in the sixth. Burke scored for Galveston on a fumbled plate play before final outs ended the contest.

Galveston Tex Morton San Antonio Rogers Pirates Kaphan Jim Williams Seitz Clark Lemon Metz Goodwin Burke Temon Betts Thebo Jordan Howell

Funeral for aged Scotch athlete draws 16 Walker children

Sixteen of Peter G. Walker’s twenty five children attend the funeral of the aged Scots athlete who died after a brief illness in Harrison New Jersey. The game summary mixed in shows Galveston scoring and defensive plays with Morton and Rogers handling pitching duties.

Harrison N. J Peter G. Walker

Dallas-Austin slugfest ends with visitors taking 9 to 8

In Dallas Texas on August 30 the third game of the Dallas Austin series turned into a high scoring slugfest. Austin built a lead early, Dallas fought back, and the final inning sealed a 9 to 8 win for Austin as both teams struggled with ragged fielding and pitching. Kellerman left after the fourth with a disabled limb, Clemens at short struggled, McCuller Bobo Evans Herman served as batteries and Leidy umpired.

Dallas Tex Kellerman Clemens Austin McCuller Bobo Evans Herman Leidy

Beantown? No. Houston Beats Beaumont In Pitchers Duel

In a brilliant pitchers duel, Foster of Beaumont won a three hit game over Martina of Houston. Houston scored two runs in the eighth on a Whiteman two run single with two out and bases loaded. Fierce defense highlighted the contest.

Houston Tex Martina Foster Whiteman Beaumont Allen Dawson van Sickle

Fort Worth Beats Waco 2 1 In Ten Inning Baseball

Russell blanked Waco on three hits as Fort Worth won 2 to 1 in ten innings. Lawson Wallace and Kitchens drove the decisive singles for the winning run. Waco's two late hits produced Wohleben's scoring event after Wallace error. Batteries: Ogles Carson for Waco Fort Worth Russell Kitchens. Umpire Newhouse.

Fort Worth Russell Waco Lawson Wallace Kitchens McLaurin Crichlow Wohleben Ogles and Carson Russell and Newhouse

Promoters Clash Over Boxing Plans Lead to Brawl

In San Francisco promoters Coffroth and Nolan failed to schedule September 9 match between Willie Richie and Jack Hogan. An improvised punch up at the Olympic Club followed their disagreement.

San Francisco Cal Willie Richie Jack Hogan James Coffroth Billy Nolan Richie Olympic Club Coff Abe Atich Jimmy Coffroth Harlem Tommyurphy

Coffroth and Nolan in Club Altercation Over Hogan Match

Nolan showed a discolored check as evidence of Coffroth's assault after a telephone summons to the club. He says Coffroth accused him of withdrawing Richie from the Hogan bout and bit his cheek when Nolan protested. They were separated after a flurry of blows.

Roth Nolan Coffroth Richie Hogan

California Golfer Wins Western Championship at Idlewild

Idlewild Country Club hosts the western golf championship as Del Monte pro McDonald Smith rallies from third after three rounds to win with 299 for 72 holes. Alec Robertson of Rock Island leads early but finishes second at 302, followed by J C McDonald of Atlantic City at 303.

J. C. McDonald Atlantic City N. J

Sea Girt Shooting Tourney Opens With Five Matches Decided

Sea Girt New Jersey August 30 Practically all riflemen contested the Sea Girt shooting tournament opening with the championship company team match followed by the General E P Meany match the Wimbledon cup match Spencer championship revolver team match all comers squad revolver match and all comers squad pistol match Five events were decided Sergt Perry S Schofield of Massachusetts won the Nevada trophy match the Third Infantry New Jersey National Guard field and staff won the cavalry team match the Manhattan Rifle and Revolver club of New York won the revolver team match A P Lane of New York won the all comers squadded military revolver match J H Snook of Ohio won all comers squadded rapid fire match conditions were excellent sixty one competitors entered the Nevada trophy match open to officers and enlisted men of the army navy marine corps and national guard.

N. J Championship Company E. P. Meany Sergt. Perry S. Schofield Massachusetts Third Infantry New Jersey National Guard Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Club New York A. P. Lane J. H. Snook Ohio Army Navy Marine Corps National Guard

Cannondale seeks Sunday junior nine contest

The Cannondale baseball team seeks a Sunday afternoon game with a junior class nine. Takers should contact Harold Robitch at the old number 2190 to arrange.

Cannondale Harold Robitch

Stowers Team Meets for City League Gathering

The Stowers baseball team will hold an 8 o clock meeting tonight at the store. Acting Manager Jay Huston requests all players attend as the gathering is described as important.

Stowers Jay Huston

Painter and Chisholm Duel for Women’s Western Title

Miss Carolina Painter of the Midlothian club Chicago and Miss Ruth Chisholm of the Euclid club Cleveland meet in the final round at Hinsdale golf links for the Women’s Western Golf association championship. Painter advanced by defeating Miss Inez Clark of Waukegan 5 up and 4 to play.

Chicago Carolina Painter Midlothian Club Ruth Chisholm Euclid Club Cleveland Hinsdale

Map Glidden Tour Planned Pathfinding Moves to New York

Will Westgard official pathfinder for the Glidden tour has left for New York to map the October rally between Detroit and New Orleans. Others who came to assist have returned to Detroit.

New Orlans W. O. L. Westgard New York Detroit New Orleans

Woman officer leads AMA section at Atlantic City meeting

For the first time a woman served as an officer of an American Medical Association section during the Atlantic City gathering. Dr Rosalie Slaughter Morton of New York acted as vice chairman of the preventive medicine and health section and presided at several meetings in that group.

American Medical Association Atlantic City Rosalie Slaughter Morton New York Rupert Public Health and Mar Hospital Service United

Bee at Birmingham Beats Chattanooga in Slugfest

In a rough game at Birmingham the Bees defeated Chattanooga 4 to 3 while Montgomery edged Hew Orleans 5 to 0 in a separate early season contest.

Chattanooga Birmingham Orleans Montgomery

Lankester Predicts End of Epidemics Within Fifty Years

Professor Sir E. Ray Lankester asserts through research on prevention and cure that every epidemic disease could be abolished within the next fifty years. He cites scientific advances and public health measures as key factors in eradicating infectious illness.

E. Ray Lankester

Yesterday's Results and Matchups Across Texas

Sports brief lists yesterday scores: Beaumont 0 in San Antonio, Houston 2 to 1 over Galveston, Fort Worth 2 at Waco 1, Austin 9 in Dallas. Tomorrow matchups include Beaumont in San Antonio Claiveston in Houston Waco in Fort Worth and Austin in Dallas.

San Antonio Galveston Houston Beaumont Fort Worth Waco Austin Dallas Claiveston Waco A Enews Steading Teama

Baseball Interleague Matchups Noted Across Cities

In the American League schedule Chicago visits Cleveland St. Louis plays Detroit New York travels to Washington Philadelphia meets Boston under a multi city arrangement.

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National League Results From Yesterday

The Phillies defeated Boston 4 to 1 as Cincinnati won 7 to 2 against Pittsburgh. Chicago beat St Louis 10 to 6 while New York topped Brooklyn 4 to 3. Boston visits Philadelphia, Brooklyn plays New York, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, and St Louis hosts Chicago.

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Klaus Team Ahead in Bowling Features Tourney on Turner Alleys

Klaus team leads early in a feature bowling tourney on Turner Alleys with competitive games and standings shaping up. Local bowlers and sponsors watch closely as results unfold and players jockey for position.

Turner

Klaus Team Retains Lead With Sweep Over Rayboulds

In Turner Ninepin league action Klaus won both games against the Rayboulds last night to stay atop the standings. The first game was decided late after an early Klaus edge, while the second featured strong work from Zucht Menger Wharton Gutzeit Schaef and Zuercher as the lineup closed out a tight finish.

Klaus Rayboulds Zucht Menger Wharton Gutzeit Schaeffer Zuercher Raybould WE Uetaers Wsithe

Somers Dithers Over Naps Manager For 1913

Owner Somers of the Cleveland Naps says it is uncertain if Harry Davis will manage the club in 1913. His contract expires January 1 and there are no large plans yet. Somers notes fans want a winner and that Davis’ future depends on finding star players and strong results. Connie Mack and the Athletics expected Davis to succeed.

Cleveland Ohio Somers Naps Harry Davis Davis Andi Connie Mack Athletics

Dalkowitz Players to Gather Tonight at 8:30

Members of the Dalkowitz club of the Cileague are urged to attend tonight at 8 30 at the stare with peer 8 expected to occupy the club.

Dalkowitz Cileague Peer 8

Miller Suspended and Fined for Rule Violation

Vic Miller the Waco pitcher was fined 50 dollars and suspended for the rest of the season for breaking club rules. There are six games left. teammates Taff Jost Oghe and Lohman are reported in good shape.

Waco Tex Vic Miller Taff Jost Oghe Lohman

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Eats Tournament 10 Be Golfing Feature

Laurel Heights golf links hosts the Eats Tournament tomorrow as part of monthly events. Nine holes played twice form four events with prizes for expiring match bogey and best score, interwoven with team matchups led by Capt. T. N. Smith and Capt. W. J. Lyons, featuring players such as Kenneth Werner and W. J. Lyons.

Laurel Heights Golf Links T. N. Smith W. J. Lyons Kenneth Werner Robert A. Coquelle H. L. Knight Stanton Smith A. G. McNeil Graham Dowdell T. T. Dillon Dr. Zucht J. F. Carter Thomas N. Smith J. D. Hartman Chester H. Terrell N. W. Luke Israel Earl McCloud L. Nipper B. Hskridge

Wrestling match set at Juarez theater hall Sunday night

An amusing banquet of sport staged at the hall above the Juarez theater on West Commerce street and Santa Rosa avenue features Young Yuse of San Antonio versus Bill Nolan of Galveston. The bout is best two out of three falls with Art Seeger as referee. Old furniture "made new" Carter Mullaly Transfer Co.

Juarez Theater West Commerce Street Santa Rosa Avenue Young Yuse San Antonio Bill Nolan Galveston Art Seeger

Baseball Scores From American Association Standings

In Minneapolis on April 8, Minneapolis defeated Louisville 0 to 7. Milwaukee beat Toledo 8 to 4 in a second game that lasted eight innings due to darkness. Kansas City lost to Columbus 2 to 4. St. Paul fell to Indianapolis 3 to 7.

American Association Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis

Auto Ragers Open Elgin Race Meet With Three Flights

Thirteen drivers, mechanics and cars lined up at Elgin for the first three events of the two day meet. Gill Anderson led the 203 mile Illinois trophy race with a Stutz Hobbs Rayfield. Second flight entries totaled six for the Aurora trophy and the Jencks trophy Baby division had three starters.

Elgin Til Gill Anderson Rayfield Neil Whalen Merz E. Pullen Mercer Hastings Falkar Trussel M. Roberts Mason H. Wishart Hughie Hughes H. Endicott Mason Special F. W. Moe Ford W. G. Worthington Herr'shoff Fred Wagner

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