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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1911

Page

10

Metz’s Stick Delivers as Nags Sweep Redskins Series

San Antonio tops Oklahoma City 5 to 3 to take the series two games to one. Metz drives in the decisive runs with a two base hit and a home run as Pennell struggles but the Nags pull away late. Drohan and Yohe clash and Bruns ejects Spencer after a heated dispute.

Oklahoma City Little Metz Alphonso Gaston Drohan Yohe Redskins Pennell Allison Metz Broncs Wallace Daringer Lemon Casey Garvin Betts Mr. Drohan Thrailkill Thrailhill Fanning Spencer Bruns Mr. Bruns San Antonio A. E. Jonneton Cicicicose AB. R. H. O. A. E. Mayes Jackson Loveland Mayes Cowan

Will Roll on Grand Alleys Tonight

The Frank Brothers plan a regular Monday night match at Grand Alleys with Bob Smarts. Both sides seek games against other tenpin teams in the city.

Frank Bros Bob Smarts Franks and Smarts

Red Cock Easily Whips Black One in Ogden Cockfight

A red rooster won a fast victory over a black rival in Ogden. The fight took place in a saloon rear cock pit at 225 Santa Rosa Avenue yesterday afternoon. The crowd crowded the venue, and experts noted the black bird was stale. The red cock jabbed and the black fell with gaffs embedded in its breast and blood from its mouth.

Ogden Santa Rosa Avenue

Panthers Fall to Sand Crabs on Errors in Texas League

Galveston and Fort Worth played a rough game as three unearned runs by Galveston aided by errors cost Fort Worth the win. Kitchens hit a homer to spoil a shutout while Green held the Sand Crabs to two hits. Batteries: Leake Brandt Erne and Green. Umpire Ush.

Galveston Panthers Green Sand Crabs Rto Fort Worth Kitchens Homer Leake Brandt Erne H Ush

Waco Tops Houston as Navigators Edge Bisoms 4-3

July 24. In Houston the Navigators beat the Bisoms 4-3 despite Smith’s rough sixth. Edmondson allowed four runs with Allen backing him and Meek caught for Smith. Umpires Matthews and Jacobs.

Houston Bisoms Navigators Edmondson Smith R. H. E. Houston Pepin Ork Allen Meek Matthews Jacobs

Giants Split With Senators in Doubleheader

In Austin on July 24 the Giants and Senators split a twin bill. The Giants won the opener 9 to 1 aided by Herbert's wildness, while the Senators took the second game 1 to 0 in ten innings. Final lines show Austin 1 4 6 and Dallas 9 6 with miscues. in the nightcap both teams led to a 1–0 finish in nine innings. Umpire Donnelly officiated.

Austin Giants Senators Herbert R. H. E. Austin Dallas Schmidt Munsell Alexander Ashton Henninger Donnelly

Germany names entries for international balloon race

Germany becomes first foreign nation to name pilots for the balloon race to start in Kansas City on October 5. Lieut. Leopold Vogt Lieut. Hans Gericke and Freiherr Von Pohl to compete with Vogt piloting Harburg III and Gericke piloting Dusseldorf III. Balloons to be shipped in bond through New York customs.

Associated Press New York Germany Kansas City Leopold Vogt Hans Gericke Freiherr von Pohl Gericke Vogt

Standings Preview and Game Night Schedule

Standing of clubs lists games today across cities Dallas in San Antonio Fort Worth in Houston Waco in Galveston Oklahoma City in Austin. The brief notes matchups show team locations and venues for the current day.

Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth Houston Waco Galveston Oklahoma City Austin Psyd. Wen

Today’s Games Across Texas City Pairings

Bay City faces Beeville while Brownsville travels to Victoria and Corpus Christi visits Laredo hoping for road wins this evening.

PC Bay City Brownville Beeville Eres Victoria Setae Laredo Borpas Christi Bay City Brownsville Victoria Corpus Christi

Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League

New York defeated Detroit 7 to 4 while Washington beat St. Louis 5 to 1. Cleveland edged Boston 3 to 2. Philadelphia and Chicago game was rained out.

New York Detroit Washington St. Louis Cleveland Boston Philadelphia-Chicago Psyd Philadelphia Oolpe Oo Chicago cosBees New York Aere St Louis Ee

Boston in Chicago. New York in Cincinnati.

The note lists city pairs across regions with a likely emphasis on intercity connections or comparisons. It mentions Boston Chicago New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia St Louis as key entries, suggesting a compilation of major cities linking regional notes.

Piya Ess Pese Chicago New York Philadelphia Louis Weetee Pittsburg Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St. Louis

Southern League scores and upcoming matchups

Memphis defeated Mobile 5 to 2. New Orleans plays in Atlanta with Montgomery visiting Chattanooga. Mobile travels to Nashville for another league game.

New Orleans Atlanta Montgomery Chattanooga Mobile Nashville Ayed Birmingham Memphis

Scores From Regional Games Across Midwest Cities

In Minneapolis, Minneapolis 13 over Indianapolis 5. Milwaukee 7 over Louisville 3. Kansas City 7 over Columbus 3. St Paul 3 to Toledo 4 in the second game called after 14 innings due to darkness.

Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Columbus St. Paul

Thompson to Meet Lewis in New York Ring Clash

In New York Thompson alias Cyclone Johnny, claimed middleweight champion after beating Papke in Australia, will fight Willie Lewis on Thursday night at the National Sporting Club. Riebe Undertaking Co. offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Com. Hog Wells advertises summer stays with American plan and special rates.

Thompson Lewis Associated Press New York Johnny Thompson Papke Australia Willie “Lewis Thurson National Sporting Club Hog Wells American Plan Special

Weyman Rests as Aviators Fly Hendon to Edinburgh Race

At Hendon England on July 24 the British circuit race started toward Edinburgh with Harrowgate and Newcastle legs totaling 343 miles. Charles Weymann the American rested two hours while Beaumont led the field. Weymann later warned by signaling spectators to clear a path during a near collision landing.

Associated Press Hendon England Aerodome Edinburgh Harrowgate Newcastle Daily Mail Beaumont Charles Weymann Weymann

Brownies Repeat Win Over Buds in Bowed Rosebuds Clash

Brownsville defeats Victoria 7 to 4 as Brownies shut out the Rosebuds until the ninth. Bachelder struggled early, then Leslie pitched. A triple play by Dailey, McClintock and Henderson highlighted the game. Batteries Napier and Hellman for Brownsville. Bachelder, Leslie, Powers and Wakefield for Victoria.

Brownies Buds Brownsville Tex Rosebuds Bachelder Leslie Dailey McClintock Henderson Victoria Napier Hellman Powers Wakefield

Rice Eaters Take Third Straight

Bay City beat Corpus Christi 2 to 1 to complete a three game series win for the Rice Haters. Hornbeck and McCormick pitched. Hornbeck now 14–2 through 16 games. Final score Bay City 6 Corpus Christi 2 with batteries Hornbeck Sweet and McCormick Merritt.

Rice Eaters Bay City Rice Haters Corpus Christi The Pelicans Hornbeck McCormick Sweet Merritt

Beeville Wins with Dogged Hitting Over Laredo

Beeville rallied to beat Laredo 6 to 4 in Beeville Texas, after Laredo led 2 0 early. Schulz Brammel Wright Gambrell were the battery for Beeville and Laredo respectively as the late hitting sealed the game.

Beeville Tex Laredo Schulz Brammel Gallia Wright and Gambrell

Football Star Becomes Coach

Ripon Wisconsin July 24 Arthur C Hofman former University of Chicago football and basketball star for two seasons and named as all western tackle has been chosen director of athletics at Ripon College.

Ripon Wis Arthur C. Hofman University of Chicago Ripon College

Washer Bros rise among amateur teams with 4 to 2 victory

The Washer Bros beat the Government Hill Tigers 4 to 2 in a fast undecided game until the last inning. Melcher and Zuercher led the Batteries while Mason exited the mound late.

Washer Bros Government Hill Tigers R. H. E. Washers Tigers Melcher Zuercher Stanley and Clark

Washers Win Second Game Over Company K

Washers beat Company K of the Twenty second infantry 10 to 3 in a day doubleheader. Tracy struck out fifteen, allowed four hits, while Dreiss Zuercher and Lopez led the winners with strong hitting. Batteries Tracy and Zuecher for Washers and Snakes Pearce Goubel Clark for Company K.

Washers Tracy Washer Bros Company K Twenty-second Infantry Dreiss Zuercher Lopez Zuecher Snakes Pearce Goubel Clark

Telephone Company Beats Dalkowitz Nine 9 to 2

The Southwestern Telephone Company defeated Dalkowitz 9 to 2 yesterday. Barriett struck out fourteen as the winners piled up runs in all innings. Batteries: Barrier and Huffaker and Bedell Anderson Freeman House and Stiehl.

Telephone Company Southwestern Telephone Company Dalkowitz Barriett R. H. E. Telephone Co Barrier and Huffaker Bedell Anderson, Freeman, House and Stiehl

Bronchos Reach Summit After Series Wins

The Bronchos climb to the season peak after beating the Indians as Fort Worth loses to the tail enders. Dallas arrives for a four game series as a second division club not to be taken lightly. Goodwin and Lemon face the Giants in the opener with favorable odds.

Indians Fort Worth Dallas Goodwin Lemon Giants

Households Triumph 6-5 Over Four Seasons at Krisch's Park

Households edged Four Seasons 6 to 5 after a seesaw morning game at Krisch's Park. Earl Chambers starred for Households with a strong pitching performance and a perfect 1.000 batting mark despite costly errors.

Krisch’s Park Earl Chambers E. Chambers Underwood Romaine Slaughter Carolus

Households Dominate Wolff & Marx in Seven Inning Win

Pitcher Hill leads the Households to a 14 run victory over Wolff & Marx in a seven inning afternoon game. Hill and Hovel pair for the win while Hunt ress, Tromlitz and Bodet supply run support. Umpire Walsh. Twenty-Second defeats Boerne White Sox 6 to ? in a tight fielding battle.

Hill Wolff & Marx Hill and Hovel Huntress Tromlitz Bodet Walsh Boerne Twenty-second Infantry Boerne White Sox

Gwynne Henry Aims to Meet Ramsdell in Big Texas Sprint Dual

Gwynne Henry famed Texas sprinter and world class 125 yard record holder eyes a clash with Fred Ramsdell of Pennsylvania and the Irish American Athletic Club. Henry, 23, lived on a Eden ranch near Brownwood and has won most of his 26 eastward races, with several Texas titles and a stellar track and field record.

Austin Tex Gwynne Henry Texas A. M. Prater Secretary of State’s Department Fred Ramsdell Pennsylvania University of Texas Henry A. C United States Jonee New York City Eden Brownwood

Boerne Battled to Narrow Defeat in Field Hockey

Boerne narrowly lost 6 to 5 as errors in the field hurt their chances against a seasoned opponent. Batteries Kay Adams, Gueldner Kaiser and umpire Lortz figure in the crunch moments with key plays and missteps shaping the score.

Twenty-second Kay Adams Gueldner Kaiser Lortz

Stowers Tops Orioles In Tight 2-1 Affair

Stowers held the Orioles to four hits while fanning nineteen and won 2 to 1 as Chambers hit the sole homer in the ninth. Crevenstine worked well for the win with six strikeouts, and Farnsworth and Gothardt backend. Tremble was the umpire.

Stowers Crevenstine Orioles Chambers Froewel Farnsworth Gothardt Tremble

Post Office Loses to Tigers in New Braunfels

The San Antonio Post Office team traveled to New Braunfels yesterday and fell to the Tigers with a 13 to 7 score. Players listed include av is, eade, reschand, Richter, Hall, Tietze, Schwab, Collman, and others. 416 Main Ave.

Tigers San Antonio New Braunfels Avis Eade Reschand Richter Hall Tietze Schwab

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