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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1907
Page
4
An advertisement at 242 W Commerce Street opposite St Marys Strood touts glasses to improve vision and comfort, claiming the store offers the lowest prices in town. It urges immediate correction of eye issues and highlights specialization in filling eyes with glasses that help customers see and feel better.
Baseball scores and results from multiple games across cities. Pirates won first game 5 to 3 over Chicago with Leever and Gibson on the mound. second game ended 4 to 12 with Taylor and Morin opposing Willis and Gibson. Cincinnati and St Louis show tied or decisive scores with various pitchers. Also notes a New York track record set by Cornelius Walsh, and a long garbled section of other scores and names from the American Association and Lakel Heights events.
In a two game set at the electric park, the Athletics defeat the Independents twice, 3 to 4 in ten innings and 10 to 1, to claim bragging rights in the local semi professional and amateur circuit. Grimsinger and Sauith pitched for the Athletics in the opener, with Kerr delivering strong defense for the Independents. Swoboda and Ferguson led the Athletics at the plate. In the second game Toenperwein starred for the Athletics, contributing both on the mound and at bat, while Smith and Hoy each appear in relief for the Independents. Five pitchers were used by the Independents as the Athletics rallied in the third inning for a decisive victory.
A ceremonial stone laying at Ferry Shaft Service in Paris marked the start of a monument in honor of wartime events. City authorities attended, with a crowd and a 2,000 piece concert program noted amid the proceedings. The report also mentions local vendors and shops in nearby listings.
Turners beat San Antonio Drag Company 2 to 0 in morning action as L Guélder and Hiney held the hitting in check. Stah and Tolle starred for the Turners with solid defense and timely hitting. Later Chupa Reds edged Fort Sam Houston 4 to 3 as both starters pitched well and fielding was sharp.
Fragmentary OCR shows team innings, player names, and errors but lacks context. Visible names include Smith Burke Kerr Hix and Roy with multiple misreadings. Indicates a baseball box score draft with various infielders and outs but needs verification.
AUMolles manager ACTITAZRUN faced a tough clash against the Independents in a bid for the championship. His side traded blows in a contest described as a testing challenge with a decisive header goal shaping the outcome.
From New York July 1 James Tyde, senidlary of the National Horse Show, returns from the International Horse Show in London. Mr Hyde praises American influence and notes a rendezvous decision next year, with New York as a favored site and a possible city choice.
Colgrove hurled eleven innings for the Giants and held San Antonio at bay while Pendleton and his teammates fueled a late rally. Hiersdorfer, Kerns and Miller sparked early defense as two Gillies matched zeroes until San Antonio pulled ahead with key hits. Attendance and scoring details accompany the box score, with San Antonio prevailing 2 to 0 in a pitchers’ duel.
The piece notes Galgrove and Markley shining in singles while a Dallas crowd backs outsiders. It mentions Mus needing rest, Ables likely to play for Dallas, and a Battle of the Ping. Kritze and Lane are set to compete as The Laurel Ladies in tonight’s tournament on Tuener alleys.
Sports Here and There reports Milan the Wichita outfielder has joined the Washington Americans. Brown University teammates join Tarboro North Carolina reprise. Battle Axe Driskey of Houston sold to Savannah Georgia with Clayton moved from Houston to Roanoke Virginia.
Local bowling items describe lively sessions at Mission Garden alleys with Enthusiasts of the Somters and Owls clubs planning events. Reports mention attempting to form a new league, a charity bash postponed due to illness, and practice nights aiming to sharpen skills. Also noted are match results in city league play and scattered sports updates from Houston Fort Worth and other towns.
Paris reports the government has prohibited the yearly Lourdes pilgrimage as agitation grows over tin soil issues. The action marks a decisive move in pursuit of public order during a period of social tension.
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