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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
7
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Detroit and Chicago split twin bills as Cubs, Pirates, Giants and Athletics posted wins. Cincinnati, St Louis, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn also notched victories while Milwaukee toppled Indianapolis. Montgomery and Birmingham split doubleheader. New Orleans and Nashville won, Birmingham and New Orleans each tallied 10 runs in one game.
H Jaster and Max Fuelian starred as Gloeckner's Benedicts won both ends of a twin bill against Lowther's Hopefuls at Mission Garden. Gloeckner's unit, near all stars, dominated with precise defense and sharp transitions, while Lowther's squad struggled to find an even size ball balance and failed to limit big swings.
A fragmentary exchange describes two youths debating aging and growth with playful lines and hints of ambition. The dialogue dwells on becoming a worldly figure and a possible path toward greater stature, framed in a nostalgic, conversational tone.
Catcher Mac McMurray is back behind the plate after a management talk, boosting Branchos as Griggs eyes second base and Kilbush backs Lockhart at bat. Robb faces Vance while Eulough may play center field, Letdy mourns his father, and La Roche joins Galveston for tomorrow’s series, with a 12 game road trip followed by twelve at home.
The Mack Bronchos led by Charles Hellinger meet the Black Mud Cats in Houston tomorrow in a three game series. Both colored teams are praised for skill and determination with strong crowds expected and accommodations for white patrons noted. Houston crowds are urged to attend as Bayou City teams clash and promise an exciting contest.
A promotional notice invites readers to visit the Light office at 10 oclock to receive a Pocket Savings Bank with 50 cents included. The brief item emphasizes free distribution and a specific time for pickup.
Tim Light reports community fundraising reached 310 000 dollars for the San Antonio and Aransas extension with 46 000 more needed to complete the total Uriah Lostgrace delays the pace to fund the balance as of last night Superintendent Thompson of the Southern Pacific retires July 15 after ten years Sunset officers host a farewell banquet Mrs Garde attends A city meeting elected a new school board and heard the finance committee report Angel Guerrero receives a letter from James Z Mesa now at Tepe Chico Springs mentioning a government officer clash with banditti killing two at Montero Mexican territory J A Daugherty’s Roa lina road home robbed of a wine chest revolver and clothes with suspected work by local Black workers.
Public notice style fragmented ad inviting customers to visit at 10 o clock for Pocket Savings Bank and Bond's Delicatessen offerings. Mentions roast beef, chick en, tongue, salads, sandwiches, and imported sausages. Addresses and assorted business names appear in garbled form alongside undertaker references and music.
In a rugged Bayou City showdown the Houston crew edged San Antonio 6 to 2 while earlier Austin defeated Dallas 6 to 2 and Galveston beat Austin 1 to 2. The game featured Sam Stovall blanking the visitors after Jack Dolan struggled, with strong infield play and a late rally by Houston’s offense.
Houston at San Antonio and Temple at Waco headline a day of games with Austin within Galveston’s ad region. Four Bronchoy pitchers worked in varied roles, and Edmundson hit a home run as Robb and Tevis mixed fielding with base hits. Wade Moore was sidelined by illness, while Louis Barbour sparked a New England League homer to drive in two.
Local sports items note several upcoming games and camp movements. Fort Sam Houston plans its last game before many players head to Austin for an encampment. The Drug Ga and San Antonio Drag Ga teams are set for afternoon fixtures at the New Post, with Mie Tenge facing Turners tomorrow morning.
A fragmentary Court exchange shows a defendant apologizing for his actions over a minor fee while a Washington Herald quote praises Indiana singer Linus or Lucy. The piece blends mock dialogue with stray references to a singer and a traveler seeking news.
The Light invites amateur baseball teams in and around the city to submit scores for publication. Score cards are available from the sporting editor and must be returned with blanks filled by 9 30 the morning after each game.
A fragmentary OCR note references Mra Quiskirtenda claiming a true plot involving Dot and city water. It mentions Park Movemous and a thick engagement to bake of Bex, implying a local urban concern or rumor about municipal water and a disputed plan.
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