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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1912

Page

12

Japanese Shows Form Runner From Nippon In 400 Meters Final

Stockholm July 12 report notes Albert Taipale Finnish discus throw mark but Olympic record beaten by Albert L. Gutterson of Vermont in long jump. US athletes sweep events including 110 m hurdles and 400 m semi finals with several records, while James Meredith and Reidpath set marks in the 400 m.

Stockholm Albert L. Gutterson University of Vermont Ralph Irons London Sweden Fred W. Kelly University of South Carolina Charles Reidpath Syracuse University James Meredith Mercersburg Academy Lete Braun A. R. Taipale Sheridan Athens James H. Duncan Celtic Park New York R. L. Byrd Finland Adrian College York City James M. Rosenberger C. A. C. Pouleonard France G. R. L. Anderson England Melvin W. Sheppard E. W. Haley F. Zorling Yahiko Mishima Japan Hans Spraun Germany James &. Meredith C. L. Lelong Donald B. Young Boston Frigyes Mezer Hungary J. Dahlin G. D. Malfait E. Lindholm J. Pederson Norway H. Burkowitsz Ira N. Davenport University of Chicago T. H. Guilon Canada T. Persson R. A. Lindsey F. N. Seedhouse A. Pederson Ervin Szerdombegyi G. H. Patching South Africa Charles Db Reidpath H. Wenseler A. Patterson A. S. Brink Delaval Gronhagen Lieut. George Patton Jr United States Charles D. Reidpath J. Dahlen Clarence Edmundson Seattle A. A Hillman America St. Louis Edward F. Lindberg Chicago James FE. Meredith K. Pederson James E. Meredith Hansbraun Boston A. A Frederick W. Kelly University of South California Los Angeles James Wendell N. Y Great Britain

Pirates Blank Houston in Tight Texas League Game

The Houston Buffaloes were shut out 2 to 0 by Galveston as Knaupp struggled with wild pitches and Edmundson issued bases loaded passes. Jim Williams’s flawless defense highlighted a strong Pirate effort, while Galveston’s Harbin Alexander, and Houston’s Edmundson Reynolds worked behind a sharp matchup.

Galveston Tex Pirates Houston Buffaloes Knaupp Edmundson Jim Williams Pirate Houston Harbin Alexander Reynolds Howell

Gardner Strengthens His Dallas Ball Club With Five New Players

Dallas Giants add five new players Franklin from Tulsa Cole Guthrie Leiser Guthrie Langley Oklahoma City Atkins Ennis. Catcher Blinke and Pitcher Grose released as Sewell exit noted. Clemens to relieve Gibson behind the bat. Cavender and scout Burke comment on strengthening prospects. Washington and New York Americans show interest.

Dallas Giants Franklin Tulsa Cole Guthrie Okla Leiser Langley Oklahoma City Atkins Ennis Blinke Grose Sewell Gardner Clemens Gibson Cavender Jimmy Burke Detroit Tigers Washington New York Americans

Elgin Road Races Back On As Chicago Club Partners

The Chicago Automobile club boards agree with the Elgin Automobile Racing association to promote and run this year's Elgin road races on August 30 and 31. The Chicago Motor club withdrew earlier due to few entries.

Chicago Elgin Ill Chicago Automobile Club Elgin Automobile Racing Association Chicago Motor Club

Preliminary Davis Cup Matches Open on English Courts

In Folke s ton England the Dwight F Davis tennis cup preliminaries began with C P Dixon defeating Max Decugis 6 3 6 2 6 4 and Andre Gobert beating Arthur Gore 6 4 4 6 6 3 6 3 in three and four set battles.

Folkeston England C. P. Dixon Max Decugis Andre TF. Gobert Arthur W. Gore

Texas League Yesterday Results

San Antonio beat Beaumont 9 to 2 and Austin topped Dallas 5 to 1. Waco defeated Fort Worth 7 to 1 while Galveston edged Houston 2 to 0. Tomorrow’s matchups list San Antonio in Beaumont Houston in Galveston Fort Worth in Waco and Dallas in Austin.

San Antonio Beaumont Galveston Houston Austin Dallas Waco Fort Worth P.c. Houston Ee Ewes Beaumont Waster Fort Worth Tenner

Baseball scores and today’s schedule list

In the American League Cleveland beat Washington 9 to 3 Chicago defeated Philadelphia 0 to 0 in seven innings. Detroit and New York were rained out along with St Louis and Boston. Today Chicago plays Philadelphia St Louis visits New York Detroit travels to Boston and Cleveland goes to Washington.

Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Louis Boston St Louis

National League Scores and Pairings Report

St. Louis 9 Boston 6. Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 11 New York 7. Philadelphia Pittsburgh rain. Boston in Chicago. Brooklyn in Pittsburgh. New York in St. Louis. Philadelphia in Cincinnati.

St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia-Pittsburg Pitsoule Vens Whoderove Philadelphia Peineae Tenn Seer Eees Reese

Nixon Defeats Runge In 3-1 Ball Game

Nixon pitchers Palm and Henton held Runge to one hit while Nixon scored three times, Davenport struck out ten for Runge. The two teams schedule additional games here on Saturday and Sunday.

Runge Tex Nixon Palm Davenport R. H. E. Svirom Alina Henton Woods

Bastrop Wins Second Game Over Smithville 11 to 6

Bastrop defeated Smithville 11 to 6 in the second game of the series. Smithville pitcher Moore struck out 10, while Bastrop pitcher Clem ents fanned 6. Bastrop’s W Craft starred with two three-base hits and two doubles as Smithville committed four errors. Umpire Oliver was behind the plate.

Bastrop Tex Smithville Moore Metz Clements Hasler W. Craft Oliver

Alpine Team Beats Marfa 1–0 In Local Baseball Game

Alpine defeated Marfa 1 to 0 in a local baseball game. Battery details list Alpine players Rorey and Gerhardt against Marfa pitchers Deck and Vaughn. The report notes A Collman, plumber, 416 Main Ave, as a nearby contact.

Alpine Marfa Tex Rorey Gerhardt Deck Vaughn A. Collman Main Ave

Broncs Sweep Oilers In Doubleheader In Beaumont

San Antonio defeated Beaumont 9 to 8 in the first game then won the second game of the doubleheader in Beaumont. Rogers allowed a single run through eight innings while Corbett struggled, with Metz Betts and Wallace powering Beaumont’s bats.

Beaumont Tex San Antonio Martina Oilers Wheeler Rogers Corbett Metz Betts Wallace Smith Midkiff Casey Dail Burke Clark Edmiston Cook Browning Seitz House Holtz AB. R. A Nance Cooke Eee Dawson Tee Seme Rerenens E. Seitz Wear Clark Ewe Wallace O Metz Tee Tee Wees Betts Tae Smith Se Moeerh Ceeeny Eerenee Goodwin Wees Newhouse

Waco Beats Fort Worth In Fast 7-1 Victory

Waco won a quick game over Fort Worth 7 to 1 in Texas yesterday. Waco scored three in the first two in the second and two in the seventh while Lohman and Carson handled the hitting duties. Fort Worth trailing after a rough start saw Cravenstein relieved in the second with Crabble and Kitchens behind him.

Waco Tex Fort Worth Cravenstein R. H. E. Waco Lohman and Carson Crabble Kitchens McKee

Austin Beats Dallas 5 to 1 in Turbulent Wrangling

In Austin Texas July 12 a game devoted to wrangling with umpire Van Sickle saw manager Cavender and catcher Hinninger banished and a $50 fine assessed on three Dallas players. Dallas tried recruit Ponder but started poorly then pitched better. Final score Austin 5 Dallas 1 with batteries listed as Austin Lewis Hinninger and Dallas Ponder Gibson.

Austin Tex van Sickle Cavender Hinninger Dallas Ponder R. H. E. Rome Coostas Lewis Gibson

First national gas engine show set for Milwaukee

The United States will host its first national gas engine show in Milwaukee in a few days. Organizers expect exhibitors and engineers from across the country to showcase innovations and compete for recognition.

United States Milwaukee

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