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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1911

Page

10

Toner Gives Bhongs Even Break At Waco

Waco Texas July 12 Manager Leidy sent Toner to the strip again yesterday for the former Bay City twirler whose delivery puzzled the Navigators once more. Toner’s pitching held San Antonio scoreless while Cornell struggled with wildness and was relieved in the seventh. Final score 6 to 0 in favor of the Bronchos as Toner earned his second shutout in four days.

Waco Tex Leidy Toner Bay City Navigators Cornell Breitenstein Nags Spencer Metz

Toledo Wins In Thirteen Inning Tilt Over Louisville

American Association action saw Toledo defeat Louisville 4 to 3 in thirteen innings. St Paul edged Kansas City 6 to 5. Indianapolis lost to Columbus 2 to 6. Minneapolis defeated Milwaukee 8 to 6.

Toledo Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee

Unclear nautical score rundown across cities

Fragmentary line appears to report game scores by city with teams in Savannah Macon Columbus Augusta and Charleston including numbers like 4 2 1 5 0 4. The text is garbled and names are partially cut off making full attribution uncertain.

Local Scores From Greenwood and Hattiesburg

At Greenwood Jackson defeated Greenwood 8 to 1 and Marion beat Vicksburg 3 to 1 At Hattiesburg Yazoo City fell to Hattiesburg 4 to 6 in high school basketball score roundup.

Greenwood Jackson Marion Vicksburg Meridian Hattiesburg Yazoo City

Greyhound Races Postponed by Rainfall

The promoters of the Greyhound races in Houston announce no new date will be set until settled weather appears after days of continued rain, delaying the event that was to start today.

Associated Press Houston Tex

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Company offers auto ambulance service located at 221 East Commerce, contact via phone 341.

Riebe Undertaking Co

Standing of Clubs and Upcoming Games

San Antonio faces Dallas while Houston travels to Fort Worth Austin visits Waco and Galveston goes to Oklahoma City in a set of matchups listed for today.

San Antonio Dallas Houston Fort Worth Austin Waco Galveston Oklahoma City Clu P. Ce Wee San. Antonio Llas Oklahoma ‘City

Local college games listed for Bay City Laredon Brownsville Beeville Corpus Christi

Today's schedule shows Bay City at Laredon, Brownsville at Beeville, and Corpus Christi visiting Victoria. Matches set across four cities highlight regional sports slate with local interest.

Piva Beeville Ooos Bay City Coors Laredo E Te Fee Victoria Ree Brownie Corpus Christi Wae Laredon Brownsville Corpus Christi

Yesterday's Results Across Baseball Scores

Detroit defeated Philadelphia 14 to 8 while New York beat St. Louis 8 to 3. Cleveland edged Washington 2 to 1 and Chicago drew with Boston 6 to 0.

Detroit Philadelphia New York St. Louis Cleveland Washington Chicago Boston

Cities Exchange Places Across Rival Matchups

Philadelphia faces Detroit while New York meets St Louis and Boston plays Chicago. Washington travels to Cleveland in a slate of intra league games described as pivotal for standings.

Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Louis Boston Chicago Washington Cleveland

National League Ball Scores and an Accident Report

In the National League Chicago defeats Brooklyn 6 to 2 while Philadelphia wins 12 to 6 against Cincinnati. Pittsburg handily beats New York 13 to 4. A train wreck disrupts the St. Louis Boston matchup with details not yet clarified.

Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg New York St. Louis Boston

Chicago in Brooklyn Pittsburg in New York Cincinnati in Philadelphia

A string of city pairings appears to map major urban connections, listing Chicago, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, New York, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St Louis and Boston. The note lacks context or action, rendering it unclear whether it records matchups routes, jurisdictions, or historical references.

Southern League Scores From New Orleans to Nashville

In games across the Southern League results include New Orleans defeating Dion 0 to 0, Atlanta 6 over Memphis, Montgomery 1 over Mobile, and Chattanooga 1 against Nashville with an unclear score.

New Orkesey Dion Atlanta Memphis Montgomery Mobile Chattanooga Nashville

Citations Place Cities Across the South

The list pairs cities into regional comparisons as New Orleans in Birmingham Mobile in Montgomery Chattanooga in Nashville Memphis in Atlanta with implied geographic associations. The fragment suggests a travel or mapping context linking major Southern cities.

Milton Merritt Marries Nettie Holden in Corpus Christi

Milton Merritt outfielder for Beeville in the Southwest Texas league surprised friends by marrying Nettie Holden in Corpus Christi. Rev J W Sykes officiated. The couple planned secrecy but was greeted by friends at the station as they headed to Beeville. They received valuable presents from well wishers.

Benedict Corpus Christi Tex Milton Merritt Beeville Southwest Texas League Nettie Holden Rev J. W. Sykes

Dalkowitz Baseball Team Seeks Sunday Game

J. W. House now leads the Dalkowitz squad with a fast lineup and is seeking a Sunday morning game. Interested teams can call 438 to reach House and arrange a match.

Dalkowitz J. W. House House

Trade talks flare again between Boston and Chicago

Boston owner John S. Taylor may trade multiple players for Chicago Americans stars as negotiations resume. Possible targets include Pitcher Scott Catcher Payne while Chicago’s President Comiskey seeks to restart talks after earlier resistance. Carrigan Cicotte and Wagner are among names mentioned in potential exchanges.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Americans Boston Americans John S. Taylor Boston Taylor Scott Payne Carrigan Cicotte Wagner Comiskey Walsh Lord McIntyre

Chicago Race Meet Opens Without Betting

Chicago's first race meeting in seven years begins at Hawthorne on Saturday and runs for a fortnight with seventy five deputies posted to guard against gambling. In Windsor Ontario the Frontier stake weights are announced for the upcoming summer meeting opening day with Fitz Herbert top at 138 pounds and King James at 134.

Associated Press Chicago Hawthorne Track Canada Windsor Ont Frontier Fitz Herbert King James Priscillian Plate Glass Shannon Novelty Countless Zeus Meridian Restigouche Governor Gray Hanbridge Flint Rock Star Battle Star Charter

Famous Horse Trainer Dies in New York

Alta P. McDonald a renowned horse trainer died at his Menands home. He trained horses including Major Delmar with a 1:59 3-4 mile pace Sweet Marie at 2:02 and Dariel at 2:00 1-4.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Alta P. McDonald Menands Major Delmar Sweet Marie Dariel

Rice Eater Suspends Campbell On Rice Eaters

Bay City Texas July 12 Manager E Harrison of the Rice Eaters has suspended Left Fielder Campbell the Houston lad who has been with the team for two seasons His performance has declined for about two weeks though earlier it was satisfactory

Bay City Tex E. Harrison Bay City Rice Eaters Campbell Houston Lad Rice Eaters

Van Ottman Joins Buds For Victoria Duty

Jack Burke signs pitcher Van Ottman of Troop G Third Cavalry to the Rosebuds. Ottman departs today for a seven day leave to join the Buds in Victoria with a chance to buy out and become a permanent member if he proves strong in his first games.

Jack Burke Pitcher van Ottman Troop G Third Cavalry The Rosebuds van Ottman Buds Victoria

Davy Crocketts Bowl at Century Alleys Social Night

The Davy Crocketts bowled in a social session last night at Century Alleys.

Davy Crocketts

Good board like mother's at the Jefferson

A brief note describes a “good board like mother's” at the Jefferson location on 442 Soledad Street, indicating a household food or lodging reference in a local advisement.

Mother’s The Jefferson Soledad

Houston Fans Riot on Field After Forfeit in Texas League

In Oklahoma City on July 12 the Houston team forfeited the second game after a dispute with umpire Burns over a called ball. Newnam and Allen were fined $10 and ejected, leading to the Houston squad leaving the field. Final scores: Oklahoma City 9, Houston 0 in the easily decided affair after a 4 2 loss in the opener.

Oklahoma City Okla Houston Indians Lingenfelder McKay Burns Buffaloes Newnam Allen Lingenfelder and Garvin

Barrassment Defense Boosts Dallas Victory

In a game card style summary, Dallas blanked Austin in a low scoring contest, with Verheyen Borleski Ashton and Schmidt among the batteries and Bush credited as umpire in a defensive showcase.

R. H. E. Dallas Austin Verheyen Borleski Ashton Schmidt Bush

Sand Crabs Edge Rube Robinson In Tight Fort Worth Tilt

In Fort Worth Texas on July 12 the Sand Crabs topped Rube Robinson 3 to 2. Timely hits and reckless base running by the Panthers sealed the win as Galveston produced three runs in the top of the board while Fort Worth managed two with six hits. Batteries: Brandt Erloff for Galveston and Robinson Kitchens for Fort Worth. Umpire Matthews.

Fort Worth Tex Sand Crabs Rube Robinson Panthers R. H. EF Galveston Brandt Erloff Robinson Kitchens Matthews

Altmann Joins San Antonio Star in Rice Eaters Lineup

Haralson of the Rice Eaters reports Hugo Altmann of San Antonio is en route to join duties as a third baseman and slugger. Known for a .300 batting average this season, Altmann is expected to strengthen the home lineup in tight situations. The Turner series finale was postponed due to the death of Jesse Oppenheim.

San Antonio Bay City Tex BE. Haralson Rice Eaters Hugo Altmann Altmann R. E Jesse Oppenhelm

Dallas shuts out by Senators in nine inning duel

In Dallas on July 12 Verheyen pitched eight innings of strong ball against the Senators but faltered in the ninth after issuing four walks. Dallas was shut out 2 to 0 as both pitchers were saved for later.

Dallas Tex Senators Verheyen

Wells Still Hopes For Match With Wolgast

English lightweight Matt Wells still pursues a title bout with American champion Ad Wolgast after Los Angeles announced Wolgast will fight Freddie Welsh on Thanksgiving. Wells’ manager George McDonald said Wolgast should not miss the opportunity, as Wells is Great Britain’s champion and ready to meet champions.

Associated Press New York Los Angeles Ad Wolgast Freddie Welsh Matt Wells George McDonald Wells Wolgast McDonald Packey Mcland Milwaukee

McCarey Opposes $10,000 Side Bet for Wolgast-Welsh Fight

Tommie McCarey, organizer of the Wolgast versus Welsh bout planned for fall in Los Angeles, announces he will block a $10,000 side bet between the fighters. He calls the wager a form of gambling harming the sport and will prohibit it as a first step.

THI Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Tommie McCarey McCarey

Thanksgiving bout signs not signed in McCarey plan

In Los Angeles on July 12 promoter Tom McCarey says no formal articles or contracts will be signed for the Thanksgiving Day fight between boxing rivals Ad Wolgast and Freddie Welsh.

Los Angeles Cal Tom McCarey Ad Wolgast Freddie Welsh

Jeffries Welcomed Home by Huge Crowd in Los Angeles

James J. Jeffries arrived back from Europe to a large crowd in Los Angeles on July 12. The former heavyweight champion greeted admirers with a grin and recalled his previous Reno bout a year ago, saying the scene felt like the old days when he held the world title.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal James J. Jeffries Jeffri Reno

Beeville Orange Growers coast to 11 to 1 win over Brownsville

Beeville beat Brownsville 11 to 1 as Stubbs pitched for Beeville and Henderson homered for Brownsville. Beeville led 7-0 after three innings, with Lape hit hard and wild, giving the locals a commanding margin in yesterday’s Southwest Texas League game.

Orange Growers Club Lape Beeville Tex Stubbs Henderson R. H. Beeville Brownsville Bramm Lane Gerhardt Huskart

Bermudas Edge Rice Eaters In Tight Laredo Show

Laredo defeated Rice Eaters 3 to 2 after a pitcher battle led by Hickey and Newmeyer. The home team relied on strong team play with Sheffield notably contributing in left field as Bay City batteries and umpires are listed in the report.

Bermudas Laredo Tex Hickley Newmeyer Sheffield R. H. Laredo Bay City Hickey Wright da Francis Sweet Upire Davern

Forfeited game as Pelicans lose to Victoria in late innings

In Victoria Texas on July 12 the Pelicans forfeited to the Rose BudA in the seventh with Victoria batting, bases loaded and one out. Robinson drew four balls forcing a run, making the score 6 to 4 for the visitors before Wetzel was all in as darkness fell.

Victoria Tex Pelicans Rose Buda Robinson Wetzel

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