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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1912

Page

12

Senators Triumph In High Scoring Series Finale

San Antonio surged past Austin 7 to 4 in the final game as Wallace Metz and Midkiff led a second inning burst for the Bronchos. McCuller sparked a later rally with a two-base hit, Brownlow and Hill added hits, and Brownlow also homered to cap the scoring in the seventh.

Seitz Clark Wallace Metz Betts George Smith Senators Browning Midkiff Cap Leidy Burke Hinninger McLarry Flores Street Ambléa Heine MecCaller McCuller Brownlow Hill MecLarry San Antonio Leidy Posscaewvencsees Austin R. H. O. A. E. Brownlow Eesess sessenesteeensOl Downey FE Wisetstvserees MolVery Weesieschcoere BiSrnik MecCuller Melver Geremith

Papke Plans Paris Bout With Carpentier in October

New York reports Billy Papke, claiming world middleweight status, on a homeward stop from England after fighting in France. He announces a planned October 22 Paris bout against Carpentier and says he will easily defeat the French champion.

Papke Carpentier New York Billy” Papke England Chicago France Paris

Bill Prohibits Racing News Transmission

Representative Sabath of Illinois introduced a bill to ban transmitting racing news by telegraph mail or other means with fines and imprisonment as penalties.

Washington, D Sabath Illinois

Hand Ball Tourney Opens at Association

Twenty six players entered the Young Men's Christian Association hand ball tournament promoted by Physical Director Tannenbaum. Opening round matches were fast with Harris beating Shuld 11 9 11 and Meusebach defeating Thomson 11 11 7 6, advancing toward the finals where a gold watch fob awaits the winner.

Tannenbaum Young Men's Christian Association Robert Harris Carl Shuld John Meusebach George Thomson Harris Shuld Meusebach Thomson

English Fighter Vitor Over Kennedy in New York Bout

Bombardier Wells heavyweight champion of England knocked out Tom Kennedy of New York in the eighth round after 2 minutes 44 seconds. Wells dominated with speed and accuracy, delivering a decisive right to Kennedy’s jaw. Kennedy showed pluck despite sustained punishment as Wells led 191 1/2 pounds to both fighters. Also noting Oeding’s classy pitching in the Mercantile league game 11 to 8.

New York Bombardier Wells England Tom Kennedy Kennedy Wells K Kennedy

Connie Mack Signs Dartmouth Shortstop Fahey

Philadelphia manager Connie Mack announces the Philadelphia Americans have signed Fahey of Dartmouth as a new shortstop. Fahey joins a team featuring major leaguers as the season progresses.

Connie Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Fahey Dartmouth

Texas League results and today’s schedule

Yesterday's Texas League scores show Austin 7 over San Antonio 4, Galveston 7 4, Waco 6 9, Beaumont 6 over Fort Worth 1, Dallas 1, Houston 1 with rain. Today Waco hosts San Antonio, Austin visits Beaumont, Fort Worth travels to Houston, and Dallas heads to Galveston.

Austin San Antonio Galveston Waco Beaumont Fort Worth Dallas Houston Cay P.c. Houston Ewer Sewane SAN Antonio Ppg Renes Austin Steen Enee Ee Beaumont Ee Fort Worth Deen Eetwane Galveston Feeb

Rain postpones multiple American League games

All listed American League games are postponed due to rain. Chicago plays in Boston, St. Louis in Washington, Detroit in Philadelphia, and Cleveland in New York.

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

National League standings and today matchups

National League results show Philadelphia 9-2 over Chicago 8-4 and St Louis 10 Brooklyn 2. Boston 8-1 defeats Cincinnati 2-7. Schedule lists New York Pittsburgh series with Boston at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburg Brooklyn at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago.

Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati New York-Pittsburgrain New York Pittsburg Ind P. Cc

Lockhart Tex Race Meet Announces July 24 Program

Race card for Lockhart meets at old fairgrounds July 24 lists six races including a half mile dash three heats for Ronde and Louis Ellis, trotting and pacing for three year olds and under, and a Caldwell county free for all trot. Prizes range from 2.50 to 35 dollars with an automobile race offering a 10 dollar purse. Track manager W S Galloway starter George Brock and timer Dr A A Ross named.

Lockhart Tex Old Fairgrounds Ronde Louis Ellis Caldwell County W. S. Galloway George Brock A. A. Ross

Welterweights Go to Draw in Winnipeg Fight

Winnipeggers saw a ten round welterweight bout end in a draw as Harry Brewer of Kansas City and Canadian champion Hilliard Lang finished strong.

Winnipeg Harry Brewer Kansas City Hilliard Lang

Goliad Beats Cuero In Tight 3–2 Showdown

Goliad defeated Cuero 3 to 2 in a close ball game at Goliad yesterday. Special to The Light reports the narrow victory and tense final innings.

Goliad Cuero Tex

Farmers and Ranchmen Tour Dallas Start July

Entries announced for the Farmers and Ranchmen’s good roads and endurance automobile tour. The six day event starts in Dallas and circles south to San Antonio and back, with stops at Waco Temple Georgetown Austin San Marcos New Braunfels and other towns. Cars enter in Buick Ford Mitchell Overland Hupp Reo Cadillac Maxwell Oakland Hudson and more with drivers from dealers and farms.

Waxahachie Hillsboro Waco McGregor Temple Georgetown Austin San Marcos New Braunfels San Antonio Taylor Marlin Mexia Corsicana Buick W. G. Mazee Moody T. O. Wilmans Irving H. L. Perkins Ennis N. Gb. Feagins Terrell Franklin A. J. Poulter W. B. Gregg Denton W. R. Bishop Carrollton Chalmers W. B. Micklie Plano Oakland B. F. Wilkinson Ferris B. H. Mathews Mart. Hudson Henry J. Mantel Dallas Knox Harvey Hosford Brush Ww. C. Christian Elm Mott

Rogers and Ogles Meet in Three Game Texas League Series

Rogers and Ogles will start in the opening game of a three game set at Texas League Park this afternoon. Brown Rogers and Ogles were chosen to handle the teams as the Navigators press Bronchos for second in the standings. Ladies receive free admission on this Ladies Day as part of the event.

San Antonio Waco Leidy Brown Rogers Ellis Ogles Navigators

Rain Ends Tight Houston Baseball Game Early

Good game between Foster and Bader halted by a heavy rain after eight innings with Houston leading 1 0. Foster limited Dallas to two hits while Reynolds and Badder misplays contributed to the Houston score before play stopped by a downpour.

Houston Tex Foster Bader West End Dallas Reynolds Badter Whiteman Newnam R. H. E. Houston Saar Bioprea Foster and Gibson van Sickle

Springs Team Beats Cowboys

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS Tex July 19 The Sutherland Springs ball team beat the Cowboy Steers of San Antonio here yesterday by a 12 to 8 score. Batteries Steers Gotthart and Dugger Sutherland Springs Richter and Tampke.

Dallas rider Hasha wins ten mile professional race

Eddie Hasha of Dallas won the ten mile professional riders race on opening night of the Federation of American Motorcyclists meet in Columbus Ohio. Hasha completed the distance on the new saucer track amid enthusiastic crowd.

Texas Columbus Eddie Hasha Dallas Ey Hasha

Galveston, Waco split slugging twin bill

Galveston took the first game 7 to 6 before losing the second 9 to 4 in a pair of slugging contests. In the opener Galveston led 3 0 in the sixth and 3 more in the eighth after Waco ties, then Moore’s ninth inning single sealed a 7 6 win. The nightcap saw Galveston dominate early, with scores 480 to 9 12 1 in the 9 inning affair. Umpire Howell presided.

Galveston Tex Jay Waco Moore Navigators R.A. E. Galveston Hiett Alexander Jost Bowman Reilly Carson Howell R. H. E. Galveston Green Dood H. Williams Wilson Lohman

Beaumont Defeats Fort Worth 5 to 1 on Muddy Field

In Beaumont, a drizzle left a muddy field as Beaumont defeated Fort Worth 5 to 1. Crabble's error contributed to the loss, O'Brien was knocked unconscious for about two hours after being hit on the ear by Pitcher Brown while sliding to first. Batteries Peaster O'Brien Dawson Crabble Brown Lemon umpires Kitchens Corbett.

Beaumont Tex Fort Worth Crabble O’brien Brown R. H. E. Beaumont Peaster Dawson Brown and Lemon Kitchens Corbett

Dallas Manager Seeks Match For Flying Dutchman Youth

Dallas manager wires Joe Egan to arrange a bout for his boy with the Johnny Regan camp. No definite plans yet but the weight suggests promising sport. A. Collman, plumber, Main Ave.

Dallas Jones Flying Dutchman Joe Egan Johnny Regan Egan

Rain Delays San Antonio Commercial League Meeting

Rain last night forced postponement of the San Antonio Commercial League board of managers meeting. It will reconvene next Sunday at 11 in The Light editorial rooms with each club required to have a representative. Out-of-town games were set for next Sunday with Roundups at Boerne Higgins Company at New Braunfels and Dalkowitz likely at Corpus Christi. The Stowers remain in the city to play the Hardnales.

San Antonio Commercial League the Light City League Boerne Higgins Company New Braunfels Dalkowitz Corpus Christi Stowers Harlandales

Hohnhorst Returns to Toledo from Indians

Indian authority confirms first baseman Ed Hohnhorst will be sent back to the Toledo Mud Hens after failing to prove condition in workouts. President Meyer received Manager O Leary’s message from Kansas City stating Hohnhorst is not ready following Sunday drills and a lame shoulder issue. He joined the Indians from San Antonio via Cleveland on an outright purchase.

Indianapolis Big Ed Hohnhorst Toledo Meyer O’leary Kansas City Hohnhorst San Antonio Cleveland

Bete Cunningwam Osteopathic Clinic Contact

Readable text shows DP Bete Cunningwam at 449 Moore Street, offering osteopathic services with a contact phone number 984ring.

Bete Cunningwam Moore

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