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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1912

Page

23

Americans Poised for Marathon Fight in Stockholm

Michael J. Murphy reports on American marathon prospects led by Michael J. Ryan, John J. Gallagher, and Sockalexis amid tough course conditions in Stockholm. The article highlights a strong 3000-meter win for America and notes Braun’s surprise runner-up in the 400 meters, with Young disqualified but defended as clean.

Michael J. Murphy Stockholm America London Johnny Hayes Dorando United States Finland Sweden Canada Michael J. Ryan Irish-American Athletic Club John J. Gallagher Yale Ockalexis Old Town Maine Ryan Sockalexis Berna

Lightweight battle ends in narrow finish at Syracuse

Charles D Reidpath of Syracuse defeats Braun in 48.15 seconds in the 400 meter final. Edward Lindberg of the Chicago Athletic Association places third. The U S wins the 3000 meters team race and the decathlon events yield Mercer and Thorpe runner results. Platt Adams tops standing high jump. The Finn Taipale leads discus.

Braun Germany Charles D. Reidpath Young Platt Adams America Syra Hause Edward F. Lindberg Chicago Athletic Association United States Syracuse University H. Braun Chicago Athletic Club Berna Cornell University Abel R. Kiviat Irish-American Athletic Club Norman Taber Brown University George V. Bonhag Irish- American Athletic Club Louis J Tsichithras Greece E. T. Mercer University of Pennsylvania James Thorpe Carlisle Indian School N. Jacobs Sweden A. R. Taipale Finland E. Nickelander FE. Magnusson James Duncan New York City

10 Play at Wheaton featuring Bob Kampman

Local golf crack Bob Kampman to compete in amateur events over the Chi- xo0 course at Wheaton highlighting his participation and skill.

Wheaton Bob Kampman

Farm and Ranch Auto Tourists Honor Smokers in San Antonio

A special committee of the San Antonio Automobile Club plans a smoker for about 500 farmers and ranchers arriving in San Antonio July 24 at the Menger hotel. The tour begins in Dallas July 22, with eighteen to twenty cars escorted into the city. Prizes will be awarded. refreshments will be served at Thelma.

San Antonio Dallas Automobile Club Thelma D. E. Colp W. E. Milligan R. W. Carr Dr. G. A. Goeth Martin J. Arnold G. A. C. Halff H. L. Knight R. Scott Isreal F. A. Brewer Albin Seidel W. J. Pearson M. Guthrie

Galveston Defeats Fort Worth 4-0 on Strong Pitching

In Galveston Texas on July 13 the Pirates beat Fort Worth 4 to 0 behind sharp pitching by Hiett and strong defensive support. The scorecard lists key players for Galveston and Fort Worth, with Cravenstein pitching 2 1 3 innings for Fort Worth and Hiett contributing three strikeouts.

Galveston Tex Pirates Houston Fort Worth Hett A.B. R H. O. A. E. Marco Mirs Ives Morton J. WM Eve D' Algramest Bnee Oy Duc A.B. R. H. O. A. E. Coghor Cpeh Osenes Thomipson Darringer Bales Cravenstein Crabble S. Galveston H. Williams Alexander Dodd Madden Salm Thompson Hiett McKee

Beaumont Beats Waco in Ninth Inning Thriller

Beaumont and Waco battled in Beaumont Texas with Cy Watson striking out ten for Beaumont. A late scoring play by Mayes was negated for not touching third base as Beaumont won in the ninth.

Beaumont Tex Waco Cy Watson Houston Mayes Ak Es Ee Casey Holtz Cooke Rey el Ee Mayes Edmiston O'Brien C .Coecsetocesse Tanner Crichton Ogles Miller P . Jost Reilly

San Antonio Defeats Dallas In First Game

San Antonio beat Dallas 7 to 2 in yesterdays afternoon game. Goodwin pitched better than Langley, while Anderson relieved poorly. Midkiff Seitz Betts Metx homered. Smith and Wilson had two base hits. Langley allowed 7 runs in 8 7 innings. Newhouse umpired.

San Antonio Dallas Goodwin Cavender Langley Midkiff Seitz Betts Metx Smith Wilson Forsythe Anderson Win Willson Newhouse B. Seitz Clark Wallace Ss. Metz Engine Smith Burke A.B. R Gibson

Boas Theory on Immigrant Skulls in America

Professor Boas argues that immigrant skulls shift shape by the second generation. Critics counter that under this theory even acquired traits could be inherited and that there is no fixed native type among Americans after many generations.

New York Munich United States Boas Columbia America

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