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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1912

Page

8

No Bresnahan Decision Faces National Commission

National commission discusses special A A classifications for the American Association International League and Pacific Coast League. Bresnahan seeks apology from Murphy but must go before the National League first. Herrmann urges a rule to penalize press accusations against league officials and players.

Associated Press Cincinnati National Commission American Association International League Linton Hotel Supreme Court August Herr- Mann Bresnahan Roger Bresnahan Charles W. Murdy Chicago Nationals Gresnahan National League Iin Herrmann Brésnahan-Murphy Manpee Bresnahan St. Louis Naonal League Charlies W. Murphy Chicago Tionals

Texas Giants Schedule Released for Training Season

The first team of the New York Nationals under Secretary O'Brien will train in Texas with games in Dallas on March 2 9 23 30 Fort Worth March 8 10 24 31 Houston March 16 17 and New Orleans March 26 27 The second team will play in Mobile New Orleans Montgomery and other southern points Training headquarters will be Marlin.

Associated Press New York New York Nationals Texas O’brien Felows Dallas Fort Worth Houston New Orleans Giants Mobile Montemery Marlin

Texas dog wins derby at Eastern Field Trials club

A Texas pointer named John Proctor, owned by Al Curtis of Belton, won the derby at the Eastern Field Trials club in New Albany. Souvenir the setter, owned by H. C. Nall of Memphis, was second, and Mocharley owned by J. M. Avast of Hickory Valley was third.

Associated Press New Albany Miss John Proctor al Curtis Belton Tex H. C. Nall Memphis, Tenn Mocharley J. M. Avast Hickory Valley

Riding Day's Feature at Juarez as Molesworth Nets Three Wins

Jockey Molesworth led a strong showing at Juarez riding six mounts yesterday. He won three races including a tight finish with Sebago in the fourth race and drew applause for his horsemanship. Other winners included Meddling Hannah and Zulu as track fast conditions prevailed.

Associated Press Juarez Mex Molesworth Sebago Closer Hawthorne King Stalwart Rice Pat Gannon Gross Reckless Lad Right Little Palatable Moller Hannah Rosen Jeanne D'Arc Lady Macey Groth Weymouth Zool Zulu Oscuro Denny Bona Mauretania New Capital Cameo Chapultepec Mulligan Coppertown Lack Rose Rey Hindoo H. Seed Bob Lynch Bob Farley Moore Yankee Marland King Elkan Metropolitan Oxer Lena Lech Parker Miami Tim Judge Misprison Jack Laxon Blackmate

Park Grounds Crew Opens New San Antonio Baseball Park

Harry Fabian, famed park keeper for the St. Louis Americans, arrived in San Antonio to begin work on the Bronchos park on South Presa Street. He presented a grass infield design to President Black and Manager Leidy, featuring a diamond shaped layout with the ace of spades pitcher's area and a heart shaped infield, promising a top quality field for the San Antonio club.

Harry Fabian St. Louis

WILL ENFORCE RULE SALARY LIMIT IN TEXAS LEAGUE

President Allen states the Texas league will enforce the salary cap adopted at Dallas this year. Most clubs have signed the agreement and holdouts are expected to comply before the spring meeting. Protests from 1912 games for non enforcement will be reviewed and games deemed invalid may be tossed out.

New York National Commission Austin Tex Allen Dallas

Paris Club Secures Heavyweight Battle for Paris

Sydney report says the next world heavyweight title bout will be held in Paris on June 28 following the Grand Prix, after promoter Hugh D McIntosh secured Johnson versus Sam McVey for a $30,000 purse and agreed to move the fight from Sydney to Paris.

Associated Press Sydney S. W Paris Hugh D. MclIntosh Jack Johnson Sam McVey McIntosh

Johnson lays out future heavyweight schedule in Paris and New York

In Chicago Johnson confirms plans to fight Sam McVey in Paris for the Grand Prix on June 28 and to meet Flynn before that in New York or Nevada. He says many promoters have talked up matches, but he will sign McVey and Flynn contracts in due course.

Paris ASSO Chicago Sam McVey Flynn New York Nevada Jack Johnson Johnson McVey

Wolgast Improves, Likely Back by Week's End

Ad Wolgast, lightweight champion, recovering from pneumonia in Los Angeles after several days illness. He reports marked improvement and expects to be out of bed by week’s end.

Wolgast Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Ad Wolgast

Guessaz and Ferlet Win Narrowly at Grand Alleys

The Guessaz and Ferlet team won a tight seven up match at Grand Alleys defeating Mills Engraving by two pins. Harry Mills starred as a new recruit, while McKivett led Guessaz and Leriet with a top score of 90. The two teams meet again next Wednesday at Grand Alleys.

Guessaz Ferlet Mills Engraving Harry Mills McKivett Leriet

Kling Favored for Boston Manager Post in 1912

Johnny Kling, ex Chicago Cubs catcher, is widely favored to manage the Boston Nationals in 1912 as owners move to choose a manager by tomorrow night. Directors elected C James Connolly as vice president. Outfielder Miller signed to play for Boston this year after a standout batting season.

John Kling Chicago Cubs Boston Nationals Kling Boston Johnny Kling Nogals James Connolly Outfielder Miller

Bowling Match Set At Grand Alleys Tonight

Household Bowling Club faces Creamery Dairy Bowling Club in a three game tenpin event at Grand Alleys. Lineups include H E Lockhardt A J Walser L E Blowers K B Gayle J S Schwartz for Household and J C Laney C J Henchy F L Camfield T G Collins Cc C Smith for Creamery Dairy.

Household Bowling Club Creamery Dairy Bowling Club Household Club H. E. Lockhardt A. J. Walser L. E. Blowers K. B. Gayle J. S. Schwartz Creamery Dairy J. C. Laney C. J. Henchy F. L. Camfield T. G. Collins C. Smith

To Train Texas Aviator Beeville Prepares Flight Exhibition

Beeville Tex January 4 E Hodgson an aviator who has flown in Mexico and Cuba has arrived to assist Charles Pressy to train and plan an exhibition flight over Beeville with Pressy’s wife as passenger Pressy owns a Curtiss aircraft and Hodgson is a member of the International Aviators Association and an experienced flyer.

Texas Beerville Tex E. Hodgson Mexico Cuba Charles Pressy Pressy Hodgson Iation

No woman is such a gossip as to repeat the mean things she knows

A terse quote cites a woman’s stubborn rumor habit and asserts she would not repeat cruel things she has learned. The remark frames female discretion as virtue amid social chatter.

Clubs Reach Quick Pay Arrangements to Save Texas League Franchises

Oklahoma City Galveston and Dallas clubs promised immediate payment to cover debts to the Texas league preventing forfeiture. An Austin meeting of the leagues abolition committee warned franchises would be forfeited if funds were not secured by this morning or guaranteed. Galveston said a $2700 check would arrive. Oklahoma City and Dallas debts also expected to be covered.

Oklahoma City Galveston Dallas Austin Allen San Antonio

Wrestle at Corpus Christi Local Meet Between Byrd and King

Wrestling fans in Corpus Christi expect a classy bout when Joe Byrd and Ben King meet in the middleweight class on January 9. Both are described as fast and willing competitors for the night’s card.

Corpus Corpus Christi Tex Joe Byrd Ben King Robstown

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