McDonald Wins Weight Event at Olympic Trials
Stockholm July 10. The Olympic athletic program featured trial heats in the 200 meters and 1500 meters, the 6000 meters final, pole vault, and weight putting. P. J. McDonald of Irish American A. C. set a new Olympic record with 15 meters 34 centimeters in the weight final, while Ralph Rose finished second with 15 meters 25 centimeters. The day also included multiple heats for the 200 meters with top runners from Syracuse, Detroit Y M C A, Coe College, and more competing for spots.
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Broncs Clean Up On Series
San Antonio won a slow game in Galveston 7 to 2 as they took the series opener after three Pirates hits in the ninth broke a shutout bid by Ayres. Metz, Wallace and Clark starred for San Antonio with three and two hits apiece, while Morton started for Galveston and Tate finished.
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Base Running Courage Drives Baseball Success
The article argues aggressive base running frequently pays off. It notes that daring plays rely on perfect throws and handling, and that teams embracing risk tend to win more games. Cautious baserunning would slow scoring and make games dull for the public.
San Antonio Automobile Club names board of governors
Dr. Frederick J Fielding announces the clubhouse board including Dr Frea Terrell William H Furlong Jr W W Searcy Jr W E Milligan Dr R A Goeth M E Sidell and Robert Call The club has $10 000 raised for the site and building and expects the remaining $30 000 soon The clubhouse plans progress and opening is anticipated with Fielding praised for leading the project
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Blanding Finds Success with Cleveland Nap Team
Pitcher Fred Blanding, once booed when the game wavered, has arrived with the Cleveland Naps. After time in the Texas league with San Antonio two years ago, he now shines, posting a 9-4 record in 14 starts this season and a 14-9-5-.643 mark for a .500 squad.
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Fort Worth Panthers Triumph Over Austin Senators 7 0
In Austin Texas yesterday Fort Worth shut out Austin 7 to 0 as Perritt and McCuller were shaken by line drives and an umpire Goehler was seriously hurt by a foul ball. Hill led with four hits in five appearances while Austin contended on base in every inning except one.
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Waco Defeats Dallas in Final Game of Series
Waco won the last game of the series 5 to 3 over Dallas. Dallas led with a homer by Ens in the fourth and another by Atkins in the ninth. Duncan doubled, Kellerman hit another extra base, and Cavender was fined $5 for protesting.
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Texas League Yesterday's Scores Report
San Antonio beat Galveston 7 to 2 while Fort Worth topped Dallas 7 to 3. Waco defeated Austin 5 to 0. Houston-Beaumont rain halted play with today’s venues set for San Antonio in Beaumont and Houston in Galveston Fort Worth in Waco Dallas in Austin.
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Baseball Scores and Matchups From Yesterday
American League results show Washington 2 Cleveland 4 and Cleveland 1 Detroit 3. Detroit defeated New York 6 to 2 while Philadelphia beat Chicago 8 to 2. Boston won 3 to 2 over St Louis. Chicago played Philadelphia. St Louis in Boston. Detroit in New York. Cleveland in Washington.
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National League Scores From St Louis to Philadelphia
The standings show St Louis 3 8 Boston 0 7 New York 5 Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn 0 Pittsburg 2 Philadelphia 0. Boston in St Louis. Brooklyn in Cincinnati New York in Chicago. Philadelphia in Pittsburg.
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Local boy Kid Summers seeks fifteen round bout
Kid Summers, a local boxer, announces willingness to fight Kid Schultz of Houston for fifteen or more rounds. He has not fought at army post bouts but promises an interesting match. Arrangements can be made by contacting Summers at 1909 New Braunfels avenue.
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Higgins Company Team Meeting Called For 8 30
Manager Al Jonas of the Higgins company team in the San Antonio City league announces a team meeting at Higgins company offices this evening at 8 30. All members are urged to attend promptly as the gathering is described as very important.
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Amateur Leagues Meet Tonight In San Antonio
The San Antonio Commercial League board meets at 8 in The Light editorial rooms for the first time since the second series began. The City League managers convene at 6 to discuss actions against out of town play and Sunday schedules as three of four clubs may play outside the city.
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Heat Roars Through Sea Bright Tennis Tournament
Heat shortened play at Sea Bright New Jersey as R D Little retired from singles and doubles in the national doubles event. G F Touchard teamed with Little’s partner while Behr and Inman won the featured doubles match 6 3 6 2 over Clothier and Gard ner Jr. Clothier beat Plum mer earlier in singles before fatigue.
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