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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
16
San Francisco July 26 sporting column argues critics differ in boxing analyses. It notes Johnson fatigue in recent title fights, disputes over Wolgast Rivers scoring, and Willie Ritchie predicting Wolgast would beat Rivers in a rematch with odds favoring Wolgast.
Welcome to Athletes New York reports Mayor Gaynor will assist public reception for returning Stockholm Olympic athletes. Committee head F W Rubien says parade will be largest of its kind with thousands of small boys lining the route waving American flags.
Houston July 26 Frank Metz of San Antonio announced that Brown Rogers will likely start for the Bronchos in the second game after yesterday’s slaughter. Local fans expect a record crowd as the 1000 plus rooters club attends. Manager Fillman said Ray will likely pitch this afternoon as Rogers and Ray oppose each other in a classy contest.
Taylor Texas July 26 The Bohemian Catholic Schools of Texas athletic meet concluded with a grand ball at Gray's hall. Ennis dominated the results clinching state titles in two second grade events and multiple top honors. Ennis will host next year's fourth annual meet.
In Lake Forest Ills Western championships third round lowers a packed crowd as Princeton’s Church and Mace edge Ludke and Byford in five sets. Singles rounds see Squair defeat Inman, Bundy overpower Mace, and Byford reach a key clash with Hayes. Women’s semis set with Nelley Browne Steever Sutton. Clubs set 8:30 meetings for players.
Houston blanked San Antonio 8 to 0. Waco beat Austin 2 to 0. Galveston defeated Beaumont 7 to 1. Fort Worth won 5 to 2 against Dallas. Today matchups list San Antonio at Houston Beaumont at Galveston Waco at Austin Fort Worth at Dallas.
Detroit leads with 56 wins and 5 losses. Washington at 4 and 7. Philadelphia 3 and 3. St Louis 2 and 4. Cleveland 1 and 0. Boston 0 and 6. Chicago 6 and 4. New York 4 and 6. No games scheduled.
St Louis heads to Boston as Pittsburgh travels to Philadelphia Cincinnati visits Brooklyn while Chicago goes to New York in league contest notes.
In Dallas, Fort Worth pitcher Perritt starred as Fort Worth defeated Dallas 5 to 2. Fort Worth outplayed Dallas at every stage, with Dallas missing several chances to tie the score. Batteries: Fort Worth Perritt and Kitchens. Dallas Sewell Pate and Gibson.
Ad Wolgast and his wife left for Cadillac Michigan as negotiations with Promoter Coffroth collapsed over purse demands. Wolgast sought 15000 for Ritchie or Murphy Attell winner and 20000 for Rivers or McFarland plus a share of moving picture rights, ending talks.
Rose blanked San Antonio on three hits and beat them for the first time this year. Ayers struggled with wild pitching and fielding errors helped Houston pull away to eight runs. Smith broke a finger on a foul tip in the third and retired from the game.
Frank Ladue of Hamilton Ontario claims to be the French wrestling champion at 170 pounds and writes to The Light seeking a match in Texas. He lists John Berg Walter Evans Chief Montour and Pet Brown of Taylor as potential opponents and offers a side bet rather than a gate take. He says he is in condition and ready to travel, asking for any propositions.
Galveston wins 7 to 1 at Beaumont in a game marked by timely Galveston hitting and costly Beaumont infield errors. Four-run sixth inning features walks, hits, and two errors. Hopkins hits a homer in the seventh. Jim Williams scores on a Edmiston shortstop stab. Oilers’ lone run comes in the fifth on a two-base hit, a single, and a sac fly.
Waco Navigators defeated Austin Senators 2 to 0 in a Texas baseball game. Waco doubled Austin in hits, with Miller and Carson guiding the back line and Leidy umpiring. Austin pitchers Taylor and Hinninger held to two early runs as Waco struck for two unearned tallies.
Chicago defeated New York 6 to 4 in ten innings amid seven double plays. Callahan blamed for interference led to ejection, sparking a near forfeit as Bodie doubled and the manager hid in the grandstand. Daniels fueled the offense with a home run a triple a double and a walk.
Special service planned for August 4 to move excursionists from Kerrville Boerne and New Braunfels to San Antonio for the annual Boerne versus New Braunfels baseball game. Third deciding match to be played at Texas League Park after two ties. Moore baseball team meeting set at 326 West Commerce Street with players Stahl Gueldner Williams Conrad Hammond Markley Erbin Zitman Morrison and Jordan.
At Birmingham the Birmingham team defeated Atlanta 6 to 3. At New Orleans Nashville won 1 to 0 over New Orleans. No other games were played.
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