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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR item mentions San Antonio Academy team win by forfeit, score 18 to 4, plus scattered names and phrases about military recruitment and a late night open business. Details are unclear, with many garbled words and incomplete sentences.
Indoor rink baseball opened in the city as the Y M C A defeated the Mercantiles 28 to 5 on the Princess floor. Despite bad weather and a one sided game, spectators enjoyed the debut. Y M C A showcased strong batting, fielding by Felthouse and Kane, and solid backstopping by Slaughter. The Mercantiles struggled, scoring only in the first and fourth innings, while Bertheol, Pelthouse and Lasater provided Homeric hits for the winners.
Baseball notes from a local camp outline the 1908 Bronchos preparing for spring training in March at the bail pasture. Players returning from winter stay in the city are expected, with Bitris and manager Lela predicting strong performances from The Maniac and the Cotton States League team. March exhibitions, training runs, and league scheduling discussions with Galveston officials are noted as part of preparations before the season opens.
Postoffice Tenpin League results show City Distributors sweeping all three games. Luchenbach led with a 405 series and 165 single game. averages around 158. Carriers posted strong scores, securing the series victory and contributing to a high team percentage.
Both Lakeside and Turner head into the SALA Re Tas semifinal at Prine Nini with players returning from injuries. Turners right forward Turner is questionable due to a groin issue while Lakeside hopefuls Wat and others recover from ailments.
Thomas defeated Noo Avon 20 to 4 at Princess rink in a practice game showing improved goal throwing and team defense. Notable players include Miss Mildred Arun and Miss Lillie Middlehurooks on Thomas and Miss Bosche, Miss Reed, and Miss Garsten for Noo Avon. The contest served as prep for forthcoming games with both teams emphasizing safe, solid play.
The Comanches defeated the Invincibles in a close game, with strong rallying showing from Comanches late in the match. Lohmuelier starred for the winners, delivering control on the mound and contributing key hits as Comanches held the Invincibles to a narrow margin, while both teams shared honors in a see-saw contest.
Weather delays last night's gate between Schiebel and Tarrio. Tonight at Misaton Garden lanes the D's and Eagles play two match games. The Texar Yowling club hosts forty at Ne Beethoven hall alleys. The K Glib holds a regular meeting on Muth's alleys.
The article surveys baseball and boxing news with updates on Tigers captaincy by Bill Coughlin, Hopkins’ move to Toledo, and Detroit’s park plans. It also notes a robbery charge dismissal, Jim Langford’s defeat, and ARTIE HOFMAN considering retirement. Jockey club plans spring meetings and rule adjustments are discussed along with Baltimore interests and To ledo ownership elements.
Indoor baseball enthusiasts plan rule changes for faster play in San Antonio with aims to favor top city teams. Rivalries emerge as G A A L season ends and several teams prepare trials and matches at Alexander's rink with Oliver Cunningham and Fox among noted players. Castor wood and coal prices listed amid sport notes and local business items.
The fragment outlines a railroad timetable with arrivals and departures at West Commerce Street Station and nearby routes. It lists several cities including Austin, Longview, St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Mexico, Galveston, Houston, New Orleans, and Victoria. Various statuses show daily, Wednesday, and Sunday runs with limited express and local services and connections noted.
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