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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1912

Page

8

Austin Owner to Withdraw From Baseball Here

Texas league meeting at the Travis club delayed schedule decisions as Austin owner Iglehart announced he would withdraw from the league due to other business concerns. The franchise may be sold to another Texas city, with Denison and Shreveport among candidates, while universal ground rules for plays and overflowing crowd procedures were adopted.

Travis Club Houston Austin Iglehart Igiehart Texas Shreveport Denison Cummings Austin Berth Beaumont Stedman Louisiana City Oklahoma City Im Maloney Galveston Sam J. Williams Morris Block James Maloney W. R. Davidson J. W. Gardner W. P. Allen Allen J. G. Gardner Mr. Davidson Gardner Davidson Walter Morris Carnegie Hero Commission Joe Gardner Morris Black A. H. Danforth League National Association of Baseball Clubs Milwaukee Black Ball Park South Presa Street South Loop Army Post Brackenridge Park Laurel Heights Texas League Black Wilbur P. Allen J. M. Cummings R. Scott Israel San Antonio Fort Worth D. T. Iglehart Austin Club Dallas Club Ed Stedman I. J. Feray Beaumont Club J. Doak Roberts Houston Club Tom ‘Arson Waco Jim Maloney Galveston Club Esa ‘Ene Emeer

Giants Cinch Lead in Grand Tenpin Team Race

Giants hold an overwhelming lead in the Grand Tenpin league with few games left, making a pennant likely. Captain Cahill tops the individual averages, barely edged by teammate Schmitt, as the Giants’ depth outpaces rivals in a city-wide competition.

Giants Cahill

Golf Cup Tourney In Second Round

Laurel Heights hosts second round of four class golf cup matches as players brace for weather cleared rounds. Pairings announced by manager Symons with byes in C and D classes, matches to finish by next Sunday evening.

Laurel Heights Links Gome Laurel Heights Symons J. M. Eskridge George A. Schreiner J. P. Rice B. EB. Witte Robertson J. G. Beck D. E. Potter

Athletics Return From Cuba After Winning Series

The Philadelphia Athletics arrived in Philadelphia after a tour in Cuba winning ten of twelve games. The team played a string of exhibitions there before returning home.

Philadelphia Cuba Athletics

Pittfielding Averages Put Pirates Ahead Nationally

Pittsburg led the National League in fielding with a .972 percentage, ahead of Philadelphia .963 and New York .956. Daubert and Saier top first basemen, Eagan of Cincinnati dominates second base, Lobert .976 at third for Philadelphia, Wagner leads quick shortstops, and Pirates stars fill out the infield and catching positions. Several pitchers posted perfect fields, including Robinson with 33 errorless games. An English physician notes blushing as a temperamental quirk often tied to shyness and self consciousness.

Pittsburg Giants Pirates Philadelphia New Yorks Bostons Daubert Saier Eagan Cincinnati Lobert Byrne Wagner Pirate Donlin Leach Chicago Cary Marsans Carey Wheat Brooklyn Murray New York Paskett Simon Gibson Kelly Needham Robinson Brown Boston Willis St. Louis Clabook Pet P.B. Pittsburg Seeee Peete Tisaes Eeere Tenner Sailor Hicago Devlin Hummel P.O T.c Dodge Lebert Philadelphia Kirkpatrick Csaeseveeees P.O. T.c Wagner Pittsburg Louis Sameeren Etene Wee Smith St. Doolan Ouittielders Pittsburg Ee P.O. A E. T.c P. B. Needham P.O. A E T.C. Pet, Co. Brown Willae Adams

Giants sweep Stars in three game series in Grand Tenpin

In a week wrap, the Emerson Stars sank to the cellar as the Cahill Giants won three straight games led by Kohr with a 205 high and Cahill averaging 185. Mills top scored for the Stars with 205 and Pinkus high series at 496. Emerson struggled, finishing with 492 for captain Emerson.

Emerson Stars Giants Kohr Cahill Mills Pinkus Emerson Eagles Thurman Club Cahill Giants Whitley Srda Geyer Wee Schmitt McMonagle Quinn

A A A Meeting Opens in Chicago for Highway Aid

Delegates to the American Automobile Association annual meeting in Chicago opened with plans to seek federal aid for improving the national highway system.

Chicago American Automobile Association

Donaldson to Come to Golf Club for 1912-13 Season

Word reached the Country club golf course that J. E. Donaldson the Glen View pro will arrive from Chicago Thursday for a return engagement in the 1912-13 season. Upon his arrival local golfers will begin tourney play and competitive matches though the exact program awaits his arrival.

Country Club Chicago J. E. Donaldson Glen View Donaldson

Brush Heirs Near Sale of New York Nationals

The New York National Baseball club may be sold by the heirs of John T. Brush in a few days. Edward A. Tipton is reported to be negotiating to buy the club, with C. K. G. Billings connected to the deal. If the heirs accept a specified price the sale is practically assured.

New York New York National Baseball Club John T. Brush New York Press Edward A. Tipton Brush C. K. G. Billings Milionaire Mr. Tipton

Faints As She Rides Porpoise At Ocean Park

Miss Caroline Kimball formerly of Chicago fainted in the surf at Ocean Park after being carried by a large porpoise. She was swept ashore by the animal and lost consciousness for nearly two hours despite attempting revival.

Los Angeles Caroline Kimball Chicago Ocean Park Kimball

Bunker Hill Barrier Crumbling Near Los Angeles

A barrier between business zones and a large residential district in Los Angeles at Bunker Hill is crumbling as tunnels have pierced it, risking complete removal of the structure in an immense and costly undertaking.

Bunker Hill Los Angeles

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