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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

7

Local baseball teams prep for next week in Texas cities

The city’s year’s baseball squad eye a camp in Laredo after sweeping Uvalde. The White Caps and Saps plan a game two weeks from now on Laredo’s diamond while the Chapa Reds travel to Laredo for today and tomorrow. Chick Smith struggles with hitting behind him, Washer Boos beat Corpus Christi Beastle 5 to 2, and the Red Sox have yet to respond to yesterday’s Sas challenge as they prepare to travel.

Uvalde Laredo White Caps Chapa Reds Yetory N Chick Smith Corpus Christi Red Sox Sas Ulkely

London preps for Olympic games at Shepherd's Bush stadium

London July 11 The British Olympic games open Monday with King Howard and royal attendance. The Franco British exhibition stadium at Shepherd's Bush is ready to host athletes from Britain Australia and Europe in a world wide contest led by America. The venue covers 1000 by 706 feet and holds 150000 with space for over 2000 competitors. Two tracks encircle the arena a 330 feet long aquatic area remains central and the rest of the ground will host football cricket hockey and wrestling.

London King Howard Shepherd's Bush Athens America

Navigators Triumph In Lone Star Rally

Waco tops San Antonio 3 tasks in a rough nine inning rally as Nance starts by lofting a fence shot. Hornsby held the visitors in check after a fourth inning surge by San Antonio, while Mitchell and Hornsby traded blows for the pitchers duel. Final score reads Waco 6 Fort Worth 11 innings.

Waco San Antonio Daltagi Galveston Houston Fort Worth Tex Wlatervil Mitchell Collins Snather Tug Hornsby Mitchel Nance Harbison Hoffman Leldy Powell Hornapy Bisons Panthers Buffalors Vnsltors Necesary Ree Jackson Tavis and Wood Galbraith Braemer McDonald Antonio AB Newnam Marsdey S& To Griggs Oto Alexander Caveney Wisteralt Mitonenl Winchell Aint Rowlo A. Bell Cavéndor Vance Willama Harblenu Powall San Ant Woo Vyerery Nanco Btalenhase Lelay Gell Whiama

Fodder for the Fans in a Crowded Baseball Day

The read shows a collage of game snippets. Harris may play today while Wisterzil drives runs as the Nats chase wins. Stovally out, Coveney subbing, and a rare homer by Richmondson as Houston and New York clash. Brooklyn climbs from cellar as St Louis slips, with late pivotal plays shaping the Southern League stand.

Harris Wisterzil Freddie Hornaby George Stovally Coveney Dallas Galvestan Senators Shreveport Panthers Bisons Wallace Swat Houston Richmondson Giants Ivy Towle Cardinals St. Louis Natonals

One of the Largest Paper Box Producers in Burnett Co

RL Burnett Company at 815-817 Mast Commerce street touts extensive box making. President RL Burnett has 30 years in the trade and runs a plant employing 35 to 50 people. They also supply wrapping paper, bags, plaids, and printing. Tailored suits up to 20 dollars at Tie Mercant Tailor Co, 118 East Houston Street.

Aiaiaias Femclalty Texas Coma Ifks Bed Rock Bell Jewelry Co West Commerce Street Rl, Burnett Co Mast Commerce Street Burnett Laugiana Mexico RL Burdett Company Tie Meret Tailor- Jug Co East Houston Street

Tailenders Beat Eagles In Close Doubleheader

Tailenders edged the Eagles 69 56 in the first game and the Eagles won 112 98 in the second at Mission Garden. The Socials and Eagles tied for first with 17 wins and seven losses. Lineups list Socialis Schuetze capt, Scherrer, Albert, Waller, Kennett, Taschinger, Paschy, Drungonl, Cook, Schuetze. Eagles Neugebauer capt, Tarniliog, Wurshach, Neigebauer, Herving, Kats, Theiss, Plelifer, Rissling, Iwen ger. Umpire Max Umacheth. Scorer Herman Glaeter.

Mission Garden Jeye Wagits Enetes Sociais Schuetze H. Scherrer E. Albert C. Waller W. Ken

Mack Gained Recognition in Syracuse University Circle

William J. Mack, tied to Syracuse University and recently signed by the Chicago Nationals, is expected to emerge as a winner this year. He may be heard from again next season, but for now he is done to star in the future.

William J. Mack Syracuse University Chicago Nationals Mure

Battle of the Pins and Local Social Notes in New Braunfels

Local readers are invited to join a bowling carnival in New Braunfels, meeting Sunday at 7 a.m. to catch the 7:48 train. The Turner ladies host a social and practice game with spouses at the Turre alleys. Community happenings include anniversaries, frequent local ads, and listings for agents, lawyers, and services around Alamo bank buildings and nearby businesses.

New Braunfels Iepo Turner Ture Gauvluston

Cleveland Triumphs Over Boston In Extra Innings

In a baseball clash at Boston Cleveland prevailed 5 to 2 after a sixteen inning marathon. Thielman and Rambs anchored the battery for Cleveland while Morgan Winter and Donohue stood behind the plate. Washington and Chicago games feature lengthy scoring, with Detroit and New York also tallying but Philadelphia falling to St. Louis 6–0.

Cleveland Boston Thielman Rambs Morgan Wlnter Clevtte Donohue Oat St. Louie Detroit Philadelphia

National League Scores and Standings Highlights

National League action across multiple parks shows Chicago edging Philadelphia 3 to 2 in Chicago with Brown and Moran handling batteries. Cincinnati and St Louis split, Brooklyn tops St. Louis, and Pittsburgh edges New York 7 to 6. Nashville wins at Mobile, Birmingham beats Little Rock, and Montgomery defeats Memphis with notable pitching and late rallies across the circuit.

Blues Boss Lary Tajola Celebrated In Baseball Circles

Folk hero of the diamonds, Lary Tajola, widely admired for his impact on the sport. The photo feature highlights the renowned Cleveland star in a celebrated image from the era.

Lary Tajola Diaminds Am Xecant Clivelaurd

Getting It Hot Hotels Bar Talk On Team Training Trip

A Detroit News correspondent recalls a hotel bar exchange about a team training trip. A gruff patron taunts players as “bums,” while a quiet stranger defends the squad noting several players never drink or smoke. The talk ends with the promise that many team members will be asleep in their rooms by bar closing time.

Latty McIntyre Claud Rossman Charlie Schmidt Bill Donovan Ant Mebbe Mabbe

Ordinance Prohibits Removing Street Signs in San Antonio

City ordinance declares unlawful to remove break paint over or deface any street plaza alley square or public sign within San Antonio. Violation upon conviction carries a fine not less than five nor more than two hundred dollars. Approved July 6 1908 by Mayor Aryan Gallaghan with city clerk and legal officers listed.

Oity Council Ely San Antonio

Trades Council Declares Nonpartisan Stance in Local Politics

The San Antonio Trades Council adopts a nonpartisan resolution introduced by William Walker, vice president, stating it will not sanction union members pledging support to a political camp or influencing union votes through committee actions. It urges evaluating legislative candidates on qualifications and rejects local political meddling by the union.

San Antonio Trades Counci Willam Walker San Abtonio Trades Council San Antony

Mame Man Who Fooled The Democratic Convention

Denver dispatch reports Oklahoma Governor Haskell chaired Texas delegates on a key committee and replaced Francis Newlands with his Nevada rival without Texans’ consent. The move aimed to bolster irrigation project support, provoking Texas officials and Judge Brooks who declines comment.

Denver Colo Charles NY Haskell Oklahoma Texas B. M. Brooks Dallas Francis Newlands United States Nevada William Jennings Bryan Haskell Judge Brooks

Horrible Death Is Fate Of 19 Year Old Youth

Smithville Texas July 11 Westey N Bray a 19 year old boy employed a helper at the M K and T roundhouse met a horrible death when he was run over by an engine and ground to pieces. Three or four engines passed over his body before it was found.

Smithville Tex W Westeyn Bray Loreila

Engineer Killed In Train Collision Near Dodge

In Pilestine Texas July 1 a collision between a freight and a work train on the T and G N near Dodge killed N R Johnson the engineer of the pile driver. He died after being taken to Dodge. Both locomotives suffered heavy damage.

Pilestine Tex Dodge N. R. Johnson Carriei

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