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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
8
Waco faces the Bronchos in a four game series as navigators seek division pace. Ladies day brings free admission for San Antonio supporters, with Dutch Browning likely to start for the home team and Vic Miller a strong late option against Browning.
The Blues won both games at Peach and Iowa streets 11 to 1 and 5 to 0. Burnett pitched well and Brecker delivered the clutch hitting to pace the victors with solid support from Applebee and Scott.
Odd fragment shows Montgomery and Memphis games with unclear scores and teams names. The readable bits list Montgomery and Memphis matchups with a 7 to something score and a 5 for another game, but the full results are not present.
Abel Kiviat of the Irish American Athletic Club won the 500 meter handicap in 3 55 4 5 and broke his own world record by 22 5 seconds on a Celtic Park track used to fund Olympic expenses. James H Duncan unattached set a new discus mark of 145 feet 9 12 inches on a seven foot circle, surpassing the prior 141 feet by Martin Sheridan.
Tim Hurst veteran umpire and boxing referee, noted for fearless handling of difficult situations, is reported very ill after a relapse from pneumonia. He rose from National League umpiring to the American League, later moved to boxing, and recently became manager of the Madison Square Garden Athletic Club.
Don Johns of Los Angeles won the two mile national motorcycle championship at Hawthorne race track with a perfect run in 2 02. Shorty Mathews, the sole other entrant, withdrew after engine trouble at the start. It closed the four day North Shore Motocycle club tournament in Chicago.
Both Mercantile league games scheduled for Sunday were postponed due to wet grounds. Officials plan to reschedule as a morning and afternoon double header next Sunday to complete the slate.
The Call Hill Blues defeated the Milams 4 to 3 in eleven innings on the Milams diamond. Berida Morales and Mason Nathan were notable players for their teams in the tightly contested game.
The Saratogas defeated the Naps 1 to 0 in the morning and beat the Blues 3 to 2 in the afternoon. Strong hitting keyed both games as the Saratogas secured victories in a fast, well played slate.
In San Francisco on June 3 Ralph Rose of the Olympic team equalled his world record for right hand shot put with 51 feet and set new marks for right and left hands as well as aggregate total 91 feet 10 1 2 inches.
The Commercial League reports its clubs in standings after a partial doubleheader at Krisch Park with one game played yesterday afternoon before the league dissolution.
In Krisch park a disbanded Johnson and Burnett team left a vacancy as the Households defeated the Washers Orioles 1 to 0. E Chambers pitched superbly for the winners, while Stiehl starred for the losers as officers plan a league meeting next Wednesday to fill the vacant roster.
In Boerne Texas on June 2 the Higgins Co team from San Antonio’s City league beat the local White Sox 15 to 10 in a heavy field slugging contest. Barrett Mitchell Lane and Guthrie backed by F Lee and Fabra held Boerne to ten runs as the game featured spotty defense and a large crowd.
Infielder Dolly Stark and pitcher Schardt of the Brooklyn Nationals are traded to Newark for infielder Fisher and outfielder Kay. The exchange is effective immediately. Stark, a former Broncho, has risen in fast company since leaving San Antonio.
St Anthony college baseball team seeks an away game next Saturday challenging New Braunfels or Floresville. Interested teams may contact Brother Dusseau at 818 old phone to arrange.
The St. Louis College Juniors challenge Texas Eagles or Milam Stars for a game next Sunday and invite other junior teams to arrange matchups. Interested teams should call G. Richter, captain, at 500 old phone to arrange.
San Antonio 8 Houston 4. Dallas 6 Beaumont 4. Waco 3 Galveston 4. Fort Worth 6 Beaumont 4. Today matchups list Waco at San Antonio Austin at Houston Dallas at Beaumont Fort Worth at Galveston.
In MLB action Philadelphia beat Chicago 3 to 1 while Washington defeated St. Louis 6 to 3. Boston topped Cleveland 6 to 4 and New York won 6 to 3 against Detroit. Matchups had Washington in St Louis, Philadelphia in Chicago, New York in Detroit, and Boston in Cleveland.
The schedule shows Pittsburg visiting Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Boston, and St. Louis visiting New York with games across the National League.
Galveston wins 4 to 1 in thirteen innings after a late error by Dallas pitcher Moore tied the game in the ninth on a three base hit by Duncan. Tullos belted a solo homer in the thirteenth to seal the victory as Helm, Williams, Evans, Bader and Blinke combined for the win.
In a twelve inning game Houston outlasted Waco to claim three of four. Foster struggled with wild pitches while Waco capitalized on three free passes. Lohman pitched well and Rose held the line after the tenth. Knaupp doubled to start the twelfth as Houston scored two on sacrifices to win.
NEW BRAUNFELS Tex June 3 The Dalkowitz team of San Antonio was defeated by the Tigers yesterday on the local diamond by a score of 4 to 5. Hall for the Tigers struck out five men while Nathan struck out three. Score Tigers six zero zero two one one five Dalkowitz zero zero zero two one two one four Batteries Hall and Staats Nathan Froebel and Brodia
The Bronchos won both games at Texas League park to move atop the second division standings. Goodwin and Rogers pitched well for Bronchos while San Antonio hit when runs counted. Betts homered in the first game as Seitz and Midkiff scored on the blast. In the nightcap Austin failed to repeat, Daringer and Rogers driving in runs for San Antonio with Seitz contributing a long hit.
Beaumont out due to Larsen control as Fort Worth wins 6 to 4. Two walks and an error loaded the bases, Smith drove in two runs with a single, then Murch cleared the bases with a double. Final score 6 to 4 in the Fort Worth victory.
Nashville and Mobile clubs open a four game series at West End park in Little Rock at 4 oclock today. Manager McKeenan and the Mobile team arrived Sunday. Manager Schwartz expected early afternoon with volunteers. Big weekday crowds expected if locals support the effort to keep Nashville here. Park refurbished for the series and Campbell to start on the mound. Ideal weather anticipated.
Chavez pitched a pair of complete wins for the Texas Eagles on a day they swept two games. In the morning clash they defeated the Millers 10 to 2 with Eagles scoring in all innings and Chavez and Lazanon driving run support. The afternoon game saw a 8 to 4 Eagles victory over the Meiers with Chavez again notching the win and Lazanon contributing, as Forepaugh and Schott pitched for the Meiers.
St Louis College baseball shut out the Knights of Columbus 5 to 0 on Sunday. Montague and Maurer led the offense while Maurer pitched well and Carrigan made a key catch for the Knights. Batteries Maurer and Ontague Holbrook and Keller Umpires Hetting and Neighbors.
About sixty golfers from southern clubs gather in Chattanooga for the Southern Golf Association tournament opening tomorrow. Notables include Nelson Whitney, W. P. Stewart, J. P. Edrington, and R. G. Bush. New Orleans is favored to win the team cup as play begins on a perfect day with strong form shown by New Orleans players.
Staacke Bros. announce new delivery of pony wagons traps and carts. Besos Taxi promotes immediate hiring to put the new fleet to work and stretch horse power.
The Harlandale team, newly organized, defeated the South Flores Street Tigers 8 to 4. Key hits and solid defense by E. Stahl and Edge highlighted the game. Batteries were E Stahl Ehrhardt and Meyer versus H Chillenton Wells. Umpire Kingsley.
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