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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1911

Page

14

Fans See Nags and Bronchos Tie After Long, Debated Game

A 14 inning 1 to 1 tie ended amid nightfall as volunteer umpire Barrett missed two plate calls costing the Bronchos a run each time. Mack Allison and Robinson dueled on the mound while Walter Franz impressed at short for the Ponies. The Panthers claimed a lone run via Kitchen’s long fly, and both teams battled hard despite controversial decisions and a lack of a regular umpire.

Panthers Robinson Mack Allison Barrett Nags Walter Franz Short Thrailkill Daringer Keystone Franz Wallace Broncs Kitchen

Pirates Buy Battery Mate of OToole

The Pittsburg Nationals under President Dreyfuss purchase catcher William Kelly, the battery mate of pitcher OToole from St. Paul. Kelly cost 7500 in cash plus a 2500 catcher. both will join Pittsburg around September.

Associated Press Chicago Dreyfuss Pittsburg Nationals William Kelly O'Toole St. Paul American Association Pittsburg Kelly St. Paul O’toole

Games Today Across Texas and Nearby Cities

Fort Worth plays San Antonio while Waco visits Austin and Dallas hosts Houston. Oklahoma City travels to Galveston in a regional schedule noted for cross state matchups and travel considerations.

Fort Worth San Antonio Waco Austin Dallas Houston Oklahoma City Galveston

Bronchos edge Nags in long battle amid disputed calls

In a extra inning contest the Bronchos prevailed despite two close calls at third and a disputed plate out. Metz led the offense with timely hits as Leidy and Daringer contributed, while Lemon's defense and pitching by Robinson and Allison kept the game tight through eleven innings.

Nags Spencer Metz Gray Leidy Kitchens Barrett Snapp Daringer Lemon Robinson Allison Thompson Little Daringer Thrailkill San Antonio AB. R. H. C. A. E. Spencer fe-Si Darringer SION Bie Mets FE c

Bay City in Corpus Christi Beeville in Victoria

The brief notes Bay City Corpus Christi Beeville Victoria referenced across multiple Texas locations. It lists places including Brownsville Laredo as part of a regional outline or survey. No further details provided to specify events or actions.

Psyd P.C MOY Os cc ccc Brownsville Proviing Os Ve cc Victoria Redo Corpus Christi Bay City Beeville Laredo

Baseball Yesterday in the American League

Score updates show Boston 9 over Chicago 4, Detroit 7 over Washington 1, New York 5 over St. Louis 4. Also noted are Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Boston, and Cleveland at Washington.

Boston Chicago Detroit Washington New York St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia P.C Ees Ee Ee Boster Evcee Enee Eee

National League Scores Reported By City Matchups

Cincinnati defeats New York 7 to 4 while Pittsburg crushes Brooklyn 7 to 0 Chicago bests Boston 8 to 2 and Philadelphia wins 6 to 3 against St. Louis The standings note cross city play with Philadelphia in Chicago New York in St Louis Boston in Pittsburg and Brooklyn in Cincinnati

Cincinnati New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Newark Pittsburgh

Southern League Yesterday's Results

New Orleans defeated Memphis 3 to 0. Birmingham beat Nashville 3 to 2. Chattanooga won Mobile 3 to 1. Montgomery and Atlanta played to a 4 4 tie with Atlanta losing 10. Memphis and New Orleans led the standings.

New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga Mobile Montgomery Atlanta Ene Eff Eenre

Senators Dominate Waco in Texas League Victory

Austin defeated Waco 9 to 3 as the Senators outplayed them at bat and in the field. Hardy considered protesting a seventh inning decision but withdrew as Austin pulled away in the seventh and eighth. Batteries Miller Smith Wakefield for Waco and McCuller Schmidt for Austin. Umpires Bruns Donnelly.

Austin Tex Wace Senators Hardy R. H. B. Waco Miller Smith Wakefield McCuller Schmidt Bruns Donnelly

Indians Rally To Edge Sand Crabs In Galveston

In Galveston Texas yesterday the Indians plated two eighth inning runs to defeat the Sand Crabs 2 to 1. Crohan yielded three straight hits in the sixth inning, accounting for the Crabs lone score. Drohan fared well in high leverage moments, Helm walked seven. Final: Oklahoma 000 000 020, Galveston 000 001 000. Batteries Crohan Noyes Helm Erloff. Umpire Matthews.

Galveston Tex Indians Sand Crabs Crohan Drohan Helm R.H. E. Oklahoma Noyes Erloff Matthews

Bisons Shut Out Giants In Low-Scoring Tilt

Houston Bisons blanked the Giants 2 to 0 as Watson pitched effectively and Newnam and Whiteman delivered pinch hits with runners in. Umpires Bush and Jacobs officiated a smooth game.

Houston Tex Bisons Watson Giants Newnam Whiteman R. H. E. Houston Dallas Allen Dale Murphy Bush Jacobs

Rose Buds Top Beeville in Four to One victory

Victoria Texas July 28 Rose Buds with Lowry pitching defeated Beeville 4 to 1 after five innings they hit five singles and two doubles. Three double plays were turned and the Buds closed with a double stunt. Battery Lowry Wakefield Cocheran Brammel Umpire Davern.

Victoria Tex Rose Buds Lowry Beeville R. H. E. Victoria Lowry and Wakefield Cocheran Brammel Davern

Pelicans Rally Late to Beat Rice Eaters in Corpus Christ

In Corpus Christi on July 28 the Pelicans rallied with three ninth inning runners to erase a 3 2 deficit and defeat Rice Eaters 5 3 after a green two base hit and a late score. A misplayed ball by Hornbeck tied the game before Green’s two bagger drove in the decisive runs. Strong wind marred several potential homers. MaCormick and Merritt pitched for Corpus Christi with Bay City’s offense securing early and late runs.

Pelicans Corpus Christi Tex Rice Eaters Hornbeck Green Gulf R. H. E. Corpus Bay City MaCormick Merritt Tae

San Antonio Lacks Umpire Again Amid Pennant Hopes

San Antonio again faces an umpire shortage as President Allen fails to supply a single judge for a game against Fort Worth. Barret and Quigley filled in yesterday but lack of proper officiating may cost the Bronchos the opener. Fans urge action, noting five umpires are on the president’s staff and urging timely dispatch.

Allen San Antonio Bob Gilks Cleveland Captain Johnston United States Army Bruns Donnelly Austin Bush Jacobs Houston

Ty Cobb Autographs for President Taft’s Son

Beverly, July 28. Charlie Taft, the president’s son, vacations in Beverly learning golf to outplay his father. An autographed photo of Ty Cobb was mailed to him, signed by Cobb and forwarded by Major Butler, Cobb’s Augusta, Georgia neighbor.

Georgia Peach Major Butt Associated Press Washington Charlie” Taft Beverly Charles Ty Cobb Major Butte Charlie Cobb Augusta White House

Franz Aids Bronc Players In Local Showdown

Walter Franz returns to the squad when needed, boosting the crippled Nags as a local businessman dons glove and uniform to play a short spell. His effort lifts team morale and hints at brighter prospects ahead.

Walter Franz

Governor halts Hammond boxing match at league request

Governor Marshall contacted Sheriff Grant of Brown Point to stop the Jack Roberts and Danny Goodman bout in Hammond. The note comes as ten round fights have been allowed in other Indiana cities like Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.

Associated Press Hammond Ind Chicago Law and Order League Marshall Grant Brown Point Jack Roberts Danny Goodman Indianapolis Terre Haute LaFayette Fort Wayne Indiana

St Louis Fans Seek Magee Reinstatement for Dooin Tribute

A group of St Louis fans wired NL president Lynch asking Sherwood Magee be reinstated after a suspension as a tribute to manager Dooin whose leg was broken in a game here. Dooin has been moved to a home near where Roger Bresnahan lives.

Associated Press ST. Louis Lynch National League Sherwood Magee Philadelphia Dooin Roger Bresnahan Lves

UARSMIEN Gathers At Saratoga For Races

Saratoga New York hosts the thirty ninth annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen on a mile and a quarter course. Canada sends top scullers while James P. Riley and James C. Ten Eyck were set as potential rivals but the match frame was abandoned. Races run today and tomorrow begin at 3 PM with multiple single, double, and four oared shells on the lake.

Associated Press Saratoga N. Y Saratoga Lake America National Association of Amateur Oarsmen James P. Riley James C. Ten Eyck Syracuse University Canada

Two New Twirlers Join Austin Baseball Force

Austin adds two pitchers Patterson and Reynolds from the Western association. Right-handers with good reports, they lack experience but are expected to report soon after transport. The denounced sale notes a closed club transferring these players to strengthen the pitching staff.

Austin Tex Austin Ha Patterson Reynolds Western Association

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