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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1912

Page

10

Merritt Wins Bout Over Glade In Army Post Ring

Jeffries loses 15 round decision to Tim Merritt at the Army Post Gym. Referee Ryan’s ruling given. Merritt dominates early rounds with clever outboxing and steady footwork, while Jeffries hangs in with fists and courage. Manchester’s surprise bout ends when Frank Carbine stops his rival in the opening round.

Jeffries Tim Merritt Army Post Ryan Jeff Merritt Manchester Frank Carbine

Fight Returns Highlight Texas League Doubleheader

San Antonio and Beaumont meet in a Texas League park afternoon double header with Las Vegas NM boxing scores read by wire. Carbone tops field as a slugger. a 138 pound opponent drawn for a follow up bout. Kid White faces Foster in a four round burlesque that drew fan action.

Texas League Park San Antonio Beaumont Las Vegas N. M Carbone Kid White Foster

Houston Sweeps Beaumont in 18 Inning Twin Bill

In Houston Texas, the club shut out Beaumont in 18 innings, winning 3 to 0 in the opener and 14 to 0 in the second. Edmundson faced 27 batters in the first game, two hits and an attempted steal producing the only baserunners. Rose toed the mound in the nightcap as Houston won behind a sacrifice error and solid defense with Holtz held to no hits.

Houston Tex Beaumont Edmundson Newnam Newhouse Helm Rose Allen Martina O'Brien

Ashton’s strong pitching blanks Dallas in 4 to 0 win

Ashton of Austin held Dallas to no runs as Dallas exited with four. The Senators faced danger in the second when three straight hits loaded the bases but a Hunter Hill relay double halted the rally. Final: Austin 4 Dallas 0 with Evans Gibson Gib son Hinninger and Umpires Goehler Van Sickle.

Dallas Tex Ashton Austin Senators Hunter Hill R. H. E. Bands Evans Gibson Hinninger Goehler van Sickle

American Association Results From City Matchups

At St Paul 1 1 Milwaukee 3 0. At Columbus 3 Indianapolis 1. At Minneapolis 6 Kansas City 5. At Louisville Toledo 7 Louisville 0. Direct returns of the Flynn Johnson fight July 4 at the Gunter Hotel.

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

Broncs Capture Final Clash In San Antonio Victory

San Antonio swept Galveston in a seven inning hit filled finale winning 13 6 as Harbin and Browning were touched for runs in a late rally. Clark Madden and Leidy led hitting with key plays while Ayres Browning and Tate split mound work.

Clark Madden Wallace Ayres Browning Harbin Tate Seitz San Antonio Metz Betts Smith Somersee Leidy Burke Somevescocsecces AYTOR Gecowsees Galveston Wvcens Morton J. Williama Ceavecseces H. Williama Kaphan Wees

Championship showdown in San Antonio Commercial league final

The House and Washer Orioles meet at Krisch park tomorrow afternoon to decide the league series championship in what promises to be a fast, even contest since both teams have won the same number of games. A second game features the Bankers making their debut at the same park, with Manager Mahone arranging a possible matchup.

San Antonio Krisch Park Orioles Bankers Mahone

Fort Worth Rally Tops Waco in Ninth Inning

Fort Worth defeats Waco in the last game of the series with a ninth inning rally. Errors by McLaurin and Aiken and a Frierson RBI single sparked the locals, who tallied four runs to win 4 to 2 at home. Jost Reily and Cravenstein led the pitching effort for Waco and Fort Worth respectively.

Fort Worth Tex Waco McLaurin Aiken Frierson Jost Reily Cravenstein Lemon McKee

Five motor boats entered in New Orleans to Pensacola race

Five motor boats will start from West End Lake Pontchartrain tonight at 7 o’clock for Pensacola Fla in a race under the Southern Yacht club. Entries include Violet Elizabeth Comet Waif and Tokay.

New Orleans Pensacola West End Fla Lake Ponchartrain Violet P. S. Benedict Elizabeth Albert Mackie Comet L. A. Murphy Waif Robert C. McClure Tokay Robert C

Team Plays Three Games in Llano Week

Llano and Bastrop schedule three games in Llano Texas on July 3 4 and 56 claiming Llano is the sectional champion after nine games with one loss. The 16 man Llano squad aims to win the series and attracts statewide attention as fans watch closely.

Llano Tex Liano Bastrop

Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation

A reflective travel note urges travelers to carry steady guidance on trips. It frames light as a companion for safe journeys and mindful exploration, offering practical tips for preserving energy and staying present while away.

Royal regatta opens under grim skies at Henley

The annual Henley royal regatta opened today amid heavy weather with King George and Queen Mary to attend Saturday in the restored state barge. Attendance was the smallest in years but improved as the day progressed with Windsor clubs, Oxford and Cambridge colleges in attendance. Nineteen preliminary heats are scheduled, with one international entry from Canada, E Butler of Toronto, rowing in the diamond sculls heat against G E Fairburn of Jesus College.

Henley-On-The-Thames England George Queen Mary Alfred G. Vanderbilt West End Oxford Cambridge E. Butler Toronto G. E. Fairburn Jesus College

Hallettsville Team Defeated by Mont Country Kids 7 to 6

Hallettsville faced the Mont Country Kids on July 3 at home in the best game of the season. The locals were edged 7 to 6 in a closely contested baseball match with strong attendance.

Hallettsville Country Kids Mont

Texas League Yesterday's Results Snapshot

San Antonio defeated Galveston 8 to 6 while Houston won 3 to 1 and Beaumont tied 0 to 0. Austin beat Dallas 4 to 0 and Fort Worth edged Waco 4 to 3. Today matchups list Beaumont in San Antonio and Galveston in Houston with Austin in Fort Worth and Waco in Dallas.

San Antonio Galveston Houston Beaumont Austin Dallas Fort Worth Waco P. Cc Neteenee Piyd Aa Eteeee Waco Sess Ewer Eeeee Dallas Eee Mmr Eeee Beaumont Weseee Severe Austin Eee Eeeem Enews

Baseball scores and today’s matchups in the American League

Yesterday Detroit beat Cleveland 8 to 7 and Washington defeated Philadelphia 5 to 3. New York won 9 to 7 over Boston. St Louis 2 4 Chicago 1 5. Today New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis Cleveland at Detroit.

Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadelphia New York Boston St. Louis Chicago P.C Boston Oescad Wececess Plyd Stan Cccce Amesece Weeree Ccces Cowessce Ccscecce

National League Scores Spark Narrow Wins

Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 7 to 6 while New York wins 7 to 3 over Boston. Chicago beats Pittsburg 9 to 2 with Brooklyn playing in New York and Philadelphia in Boston.

SPECIAL TRAIN TO BEAMONT FOR OILERS BRONCHOS GAME

Arrangements are underway for a special baseball train to Beaumont on Saturday July 13 for San Antonio fans. A. R. Atkinson of the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio railroad has requested the run if enough tickets are sold. A round trip fare of one and one third is offered if San Antonio rooters travel in sufficient numbers.

Beaumont San Antonio Oilers Bronchos A. R. Atkinson Galveston, Harrisburg & San

Grand Circuit Trotters Open Strong Pace in Lansing Meet

Speed marked the Lansing curtain raiser as Grand Circuit trotters and pairs displayed fast times. Joe Patchen II won the 2:14 pace while Geers drove Akar to a fast first half in the final heat. Echomore and Funny Crank set a sharp pace in the 2:16 trot.

Lansing Mich Joe Patchen II Geers Akar Echomore Funny Crank

Coulon Dominates Wagner in Chicago Bantam Bout

Bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon of Chicago outclassed New York’s Joe Wagner in a ten round match. Wagner showed little offense aside from a second round cut that opened Coulon’s eye, as Coulon delivered decisive left hooks and right uppercuts throughout the bout.

New York Chicago Ater Johnny Coulon Joe Wagner Wagner Coulon

Smithville Wins Final Game of Series at Elgin

Smithville defeated Elgin 6 to 1 in the last game of the series. Robbins stood out for Elgin with strong hitting. Batteries: Elgin Harris and McCormick. Smithville Bowen and McGown.

Smithville Elgin Tex Robbins Harris McCormick Bowen McGown

Southern League Results Report

Mobile hosts Atlanta lost 5 to 9 while Montgomery defeated Nashville 4 to 0. New Orleans edged Memphis 4 to 2. Birmingham shut out Chattanooga 3 to 0.

Mobile Atlanta Montgomery Nashville New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga

Johnson Sull Favorite For Championship

Las Vegas New Mexico reports Flynn and Johnson in peak condition before the heavyweight world title fight tomorrow. Johnson weighs 214 pounds, with plans to enter at 210. crowds of 17 500 are expected at the arena. Johnson hints at Langford match in Australia and dismisses Palzer talk.

Las Vegas N. M Flynn Johnson San Antonio Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Smith Tom Flanagan Jack Hugh McIntosh Sam Langford al Palzer New York

Mercedes Wins Again in Texas Ballgame

Mercedes defeated Mission 1 to 0 as Sellman struck out 18 for Mercedes. Mission’s lone run came on a ninth inning home run. Batteries Mission Nunnally and Hill. Mercedes Sullivan and Calvin. Umpire Derrick.

Mercedes Tex Mission Sellman Nunnally Hill Sullivan Calvin Derrick

Three Matches in Junior Tourney at Country Club Links

The second round of the junior golf tournament was played yesterday with three matches completed amid six contenders. Clarence Mangham defeated Howard Tarrant 2 and 1, Seeligson beat Fred Tarrant, Walter Negley beat Jack Tarrant 5 and 4, and William Clegg won by default against F M Lewis Jr. three players remain for the championship with a third round planned next week.

Clarence Mangham Howard Tarrant A Seeligson Fred Tarrant Walter Negley Jack Tarrant William Clegg F.M. Lewis Jr

Cities to enter Bennett Cup balloon race in Kansas City

Seven cities including San Francisco Denver St Louis Kansas City Akron and likely Indianapolis and Nashville will enter the international balloon race for the James Gordon Bennett cup starting July 27 in Kansas City. St Louis will enter four balloons and Kansas City two with A B Lambert named official starter.

Kansas City San Francisco Denver St. Louis Akron Ohio Indianapolis Nashville George M. Meyers Kansas City Aero Club A. B. Lambert

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