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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1912

Page

8

Olympic Trials In Stockholm Open With Five Point US Lead

United States holds a five point edge in the Stockholm Olympic events through the morning sessions. The day features women swimmers and multiple track and field heats with Finland dominant in javelin trials. Disqualification of the United States 4x400 relay sparks British debate on discipline as finals loom tomorrow.

Stockholm United States Sweden Great Britain France South Africa Germany Denmark Finland Norway Italy Hungary Russia Austria Greece Holland Australia Stockham John Paul Jones Oscar F. Hedlund Walter McClure A. Hare Berlin Bonhag G. N. Hill Decoteau Hibbins England

Stars Win From Tigers In 18 To 8 Victory

Milam Stars defeated the Tigers 18 to 8 on Sunday. Key players were Henry Simmang and Sam Ives. Milams seek a fast-pace opponent next Sunday, Metcs preferred. contact Milam pool parlor for arrangements with Dave Munoz. Score details: Milams 18, Tigers 8.

Tigers Milam Stars Henry Simmang Sam Ives Milams Metcs Milam Pool Dave Munoz R. H. E. Milams Mendez and Leon Garecia Rosela

Errors Cost Galveston in 1–0 Loss to San Antonio

In Galveston Texas San Antonio won 1 to 0 on a seventh inning sacrifice play aided by a throwing error. Moore hurled a two hitter for the visitors while Galveston’s infield miscues and air marked the defeat.

Galveston Tex Galvieton San Antonio Metz Betts H. Williams Moore Berta Wildlegas Clys Wiens Cess CFS HF Wigmoreg Cisreeseuance Weodnar Sateen Clark Browning Alexander H Williams Kaphan Seitz Howell

Griff Spent Dollars To Make Team

Griff has become part owner of the Washington club and allegedly used profits from the produce business to recruit players. The St Louis Post Dispatch cites his success as producing nine thousand dollars and three sparring shares for one recruit, a tactic he then repeated with others.

Griffith Washington John Wray The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Griff Dobbin Washington Washington Club

Senators Top Fort Worth 8 to 5 In Texas Baseball Tilt

The Senators defeated Fort Worth 8 to 5 in Austin yesterday. Bradley pitched well for the Senators as Maples was knocked out and Cravenstein finished. Brownlow hit a three bagger and Downey collected two. Fort Worth made runs in the later innings but could not overcome the early lead.

Austin Tex Senators Fort Worth Panthers Bradley Senator Maples Cravenstein Brownlow Downey R. H. E. Amrit Austin, Bradley and Hinninger Lemon van Sickle Goehler

Dallas and Waco duel ends in ten innings

Two home runs by Ens for Dallas and eight two baggers highlighted a 6 to 5 ten inning win by Waco yesterday. Ens hit two homers in the first and sixth innings, three Dallas hits helped frame the eighth, Crichlow and Carson produced a tenth inning double and single to seal the comeback. Jost relieved Ogle in the ninth as Waco held on.

Waco Tex Ens Dallas Crichlow Carson Jost Ogle Ogles Longley Gibson McKee

Houston Downs Beaumont In Tight 3–0 Exhibition

Houston outhit Beaumont and came away with a 3 to 0 victory. Foster shut the door as Houston built an early lead and preserved the shutout behind strong defense. Beaumont managed eleven hits but could not cross the plate, leaving runners stranded throughout.

American Association Results Reported for Minneapolis and Milwaukee Games

In Minneapolis the Pirates defeated St. Paul 9 to 8. At Milwaukee Louisville posted a 9 run tally as Kansas City faced Indianapolis in rain with only three games scheduled.

American Association Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City-Indianapolis

Texas League Yesterday's Results Summary

San Antonio beat Galveston 1 0, Houston shut out Beaumont 3 0, Waco and Dallas tied 6 6, Austin defeated Fort Worth 8 5. Today matchups include San Antonio at Galveston, Houston at Beaumont, Dallas at Waco, Fort Worth at Austin.

San Antonio Galveston Houston Beaumont Waco Dallas Austin Fort Worth Eae Ee P.C. Houston

Baseball Scores and Today’s Interleague Matchups

Yesterday in the American League Boston defeated St. Louis 5 to 1 while Cleveland won 7 to 4 over Philadelphia. Today Chicago plays Philadelphia St. Louis plays Boston Detroit visits New York and Cleveland meets Washington.

Boston St. Louis Cleveland Philadlephia Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Washington Teres Eater

National League Scores Reported Across Main Parks

Chicago defeated New York 7 to 2 while Philadelphia beat Pittsburg 6 to 2. Pittsburg lost 9 to 1 to Boston, and St Louis edged Boston 2 to 1. Brooklyn played Cincinnati in rain with games postponed. matchups listed for city sites.

Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston St. Louis Brooklyn-Cincinnati Brooklyn Cincinnati Las P. Co Philadlephia St Louis

Iron Man Is Done McGinnity Retires From Pitching

Newark July 9 The once mighty McGinnity will no longer pitch in the box as of yore. He says his days are over and a wrist injury hastened his withdrawal. At 39 he reflects on a stellar career, noting younger players show better form. He led the National League in wins twice, a feat Christy Mathewson never shared alone.

Newark N. J McGinnity MecGinnity Joe Christy Mathewson

Storbeck Stopped by Stewart at Madison Square Garden

Fred Storbeck of South Africa loses to Jim Stewart of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden. The scheduled ten rounds end in the sixth when Storbeck’s manager throws in the sponge to save him. Storbeck led early but Stewart dominated with body blows and head punches, ten rounds not completed.

New York Fred Storbeck Jim Stewart Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Storbeck Stewart

Southern League Results Summary

Mobile defeated Memphis 2 to 1 in Memphis. Nashville routed New Orleans 10 to 1 in Nashville. Chattanooga beat Montgomery 5 to 1 in Chattanooga. Atlanta Birmingham game not played.

Memphis Mobile Nashville New Orleans Chattanooga Montgomery Atlanta-Birmingham

Austin to keep Texas league games at CapItol City

Austin officials announced that remaining Texas league games will not be transferred and the Senators refused Denison’s bid for the franchise. Fans recall uneven Riverside Park exhibitions amid poor local support. New acquisition Otto Melver, a former big league and San Francisco shortstop, joins the club.

Austin Tex Austin Ball Lot Denison Senators Capitol City Riverside Park Otto Melver San Francisco

Marquard Loses After 19 Wins in Chicago Defeat

In Chicago New York loses 7 to 2 as Rube Marquard this season's 19 game win streak ends in the series opener. James Lavender and Chicago hitters spark the victory while Marquard exits after six innings with Devore and Tesreau finishing. Captain Doyle of New York is mentioned in the report.

Chicago Ill Rube Marquard Waterloo New York James Lavender Lavender Devore Tesreau Doyle

Big Jim Vaughn Defeats Former Teammates 3-2

Washington Americans pitcher Big Jim Vaughn, formerly with the Yankees, earned a 3-2 victory over his old club. The game showcased Vaughn’s strong outing against his ex-teammates and solid support from the Washington bullpen.

Big Jim Vaughn Washington Americans

Schulte shines as Evers and Sailer pace win

Schulte's sharp fielding and the RBI fire from Evers and Sailer powered the victory. Evers scored twice while Sailer drove in runs as the team pulled ahead, showcasing strong defense and timely hitting.

Schulte Evers Sailer

Golf committee announces July tournament pairings at San Antonio Country Club

The San Antonio Country Club golf committee released first round pairings for the July tournament with eight survivors in each class after the preliminary round. Round two is set for July 27 with four players in each class advancing, and Class A to D pairings listed for opening matchups among doctors and local golfers.

San Antonio Country Club F. M. Lewis Ernestl. Brown Thomas S. Goggan BE. C. Tarrant R. R. Russell T. W. Campbell J. H. Burleson Thomas H. Franklin

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