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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1911

Page

8

Bronchos defeat Panthers 5 to 1 in Fort Worth opener

In Fort Worth on July 6 the Bronchos pushed past the Panthers 5 to 1. Allison pitched well despite a rough sixth inning for the Panthers who managed their lone run on four hits. Johnston, covering short, executed two double plays. Frank Metz homered with Spencer aboard.

Fort Worth Tex Panthers McKay Allison Johnston Wallace Frank Metz Spencer Lemon Daringer Leidy Coyle Jolly Howard Thompson Huber Kitchens San Antonio R. H Wee Allison O .O Metz Johnson Thrailkill Matthews

Senators edge Indians 12 11 in ragged Texas League game

Oklahoma City notes a 12 to 11 Texas League win over the Indians as the Senators rally from a five run deficit in the seventh. Austin tied in the eighth but the visitors scored in the ninth after two were out. Austin 22 hits off local pitchers. Batteries Howell Torrey Drohan Noyes Garvin. Umpire Burns.

Oklahoma City Senators Indians Lawmakers Red Skins Austin R. H. E. Austin Howell Torrey Drohan Noyes Garvin Burns

Sand Crabs Triumph Over Navigators 3–0

In Waco on July 6 the Sand Crabs defeated the Navigators 3 to 0 as Kru ger and James shut down the opposition. Sand Crab pitchers allowed only one hit. Batteries: Lohman and Carson for Galveston. Helm, Brandt and Erioff pitched for the Sand Crabs. Umpire: Donnelly.

Waco Helm Brandt Kruger James Galveston Lohman Carson Erioff Donnelly

Standing of Clubs in Today’s Games

Sports brief lists matchups: San Antonio at Fort Worth, Austin at Oklahoma City, Galveston at Waco, Houston at Dallas. No scores given.

San Antonio Fort Worth Austin Oklahoma City Galveston Waco Houston Dallas E. Ooe

Regional ties span Texas towns listed in notice

Laredo in Brownsville. Victoria in Bay City. Beeville in Corpus Christ.

Laredo Brownsville Victoria Bay City Beeville Corpus Christ

American League Yesterday's Results Summary

The New York nine defeated Philadelphia 9 to 8 and Detroit won 8 to 1 over Chicago. Cleveland dominated St Louis 11 to 1 while Washington posted a 7 to 2 victory over Boston.

New York Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Washington Boston Psyd P.ce New Yorke Ces Eee Eneses

National League Scores Report with Pairings

Pittsburg defeats St. Louis 6 to 3 while Philadelphia wins 6 to 1 and New York loses 11 to 4 to Chicago. Brooklyn beats Boston 5 to 2. Remaining pairings include Chicago in New York and Pittsburg in Brooklyn with games in St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati and Boston.

Pittsburg St. Louis Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cincinnati Clu Psyd Ee Oo of Bee

Giants Win Comedy Game Over Houston in Dallas

In a topsy turvy baseball crowd pleaser the Giants defeated Houston 12 to 3 in Dallas. Munsell allowed two hits in five innings before retiring as enough runs were posted. Hill used four pitchers including a stint on the mound himself as Dallas bats fueled the rout.

Dallas Giants Houston Hill Munsell R. H. B. Dallas Anderson Moran Borleske Bradford Edmondson Davis Whiteman Hillard Allen Buster Bush

Wolgast Not Anxious 10 Meet McFarland Promoter Talks Labor Day Bout

Packey McFarland, Chicago lightweight, says he wants a fight with Ad Wolgast after knocking out Young Ahearn in Albany. San Francisco promoter James Coffroth offers $8000 plus 30 percent of gross receipts for a twenty round Labor Day bout in Colma. Weight issues may still block the match.

Associated Press Chicago Colma Arena McFarland

Southern League Scores and Weather: Birmingham Beats Montgomery

Birmingham defeated Montgomery 7 to 2 in a Southern League game. Chattanooga shutout Memphis 4 to 0. Atlanta won 8 to 1 over Nashville. Mobile and New Orleans weather rain concerns.

Montgomery Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta Nashville Mobile-New Orleans Psyd P. C. New Orleans Montgomery Sy We Birmingham - Eee Nashville Ee Mobile Ge Ec Atlanta Eo

Wolgast McFarland Title Fight Weights Up in July

San Francisco reports Ad Wolgast and Packey McFarland near a potential lightweight title bout. Manager Jones bars McFarland from weighing 133 pounds hours before the match and notes Freddie Welsh as a decisive factor for a September contest. Tom Jones deposits $9000 to secure half of a $10,000 side bet, with outcomes tied to July 10 funding and Wolgast’s plans to rest or drop Welsh.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Ad Wolgast Packey McFarland Jones McFarland Freddie Welsh Tom Jones Wolgast Welsh

Motorists to Organize in San Antonio Tonight

Automobile owners of San Antonio plan a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the International club rooms to form a Southwest Texas good roads association and a representative body for the legal automobile world.

Automobile Owners of San Antonio International Club Rooms Texas Singerore

Harness and running matinee at San Antonio Fairgrounds

San Antonio Driving club hosts a big matinee with harness and running races at the Fair Grounds. Army division officers ride in events creating a social highlight as entries flood in from maneuver division and post. Races begin at 2 30 with mixed harness and running events, and admission is free.

San Antonio

Brown After Wolgast Moran Fight Stuns New York Fans

Local boxing crowds debate the Wolgast Moran bout in which Moran showcased skill to outpoint Wolgast. Danny Morgan, manager of Knockout Brown, remains confident and plans to challenge Wolgast in the fall or next winter, stating Brown can win with more experience.

Associated Press New York Moran Danny Morgan Brown Wolgast

White Man's Hope Contest Set for August 10

National Sporting Club of America announces an elimination tournament in New York on August 10 for competitors over 190 pounds and six feet tall. The winner advances to face Al Palker, the prior tournament champion.

Associated Press New York National Sporting Club of America al Palker

Tigers' Second Sacker Secured for Detroit Club

Detroit reports the Tigers have exercised their option on Tutwiler a 22 year old left handed batting second baseman from Hattiesburg Mississippi of the Cotton States league. He will stay with Hattiesburg until season end.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Tutwiler Hattiesburg, Miss Hattiesburg

Rose Buds defeat Beeville in tenth in Texas league

Robinson hit a go ahead home run in the tenth, giving the Rose Buds a 2 to 1 win over Beeville to snap Beeville's ten game streak. Fulton pitched well until Bell tripled in the ninth and scored on Moore’s misplay.

Rose Buds Beeville Tex Robinson Fulton Bell Knaupp Moore Victoria Brammel Colgrove Leslie McIntosh

City and regional place names amid scattered OCR text

Fragmented text shows place names including Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Indiana Minneapolis St Paul hinting at a regional listing or street directory entry. No clear event or action identified.

Louisvilie

Good board like mother's at the Jefferson

A brief note notes a board described as resembling a motherly style at the Jefferson location on 442 Soledad Street. The item appears in a short community snippet with no additional context or dates.

Mother’s The Jefferson Soledad Street

Local Elks prep for big Saturday bow to Houston Bills

The Elks rehearse for an annual big game against the Houston Bills at Electric park diamond after brisk practices at St. Marys college. Over fifty Buffalo lodge members travel by rail and stay at the Gunter hotel, with box seat sales signaling a record attendance.

Elks Houston Bills Electric Park St. Mary’s College Houston Buffalo Lodge Rooters Gunter Hotel Gunter

Final Polo Match at Fort Sam Houston St. Anthony Cup

The Eleventh and Ninth cavalry polo teams meet in the Fort Sam Houston lower parade ground this afternoon at 4 30 for the St. Anthony cup final. Each side carries a four goal handicap making the game even. Eight periods will be played with free admission for spectators.

Eleventh Cavalry Calry Fort Sam Houston

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