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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1912

Page

12

Waco Faces San Antonio in Bronchos Series Return

Vic Miller leads Waco against San Antonio with Ayres likely to pitch for the Bronchos as they seek a win after a dominant victory and aim to steady the division standings. Rennard and Beck are out for Manager Hardy, leaving gaps in the visiting lineup.

Waco Navigators San Antonio Leidy Ayres Waco Downey Senators Hardy Rennard Beck

Collins Hitting as Athletics Star Regains Form at Keystone

Eddie Collins, stellar second baseman for the world champion Athletics, shows form at the keystone station while recovering from injuries in Houston. Manager Connie Mack proud of the infield, with Rennard returning home for rest after serious injuries. Today's game at 4:30 promises a spirited series, but local attendance lags despite the home team's success.

Eddie Collins Cihe Sterling Champion Athletics Keystone Connie Mack Houston Waco San Antonio Rennard Hardy

New Bronco Outfielder Joins San Antonio Club

San Antonio gains new outfielder James Clark, released by Mobile of the Southern league. Clark was secured by Mobile manager Finn from the St. Louis Nationals and is now sent to San Antonio. Seitz, Mobile’s left fielder, also came to the Bronchos.

San Antonio James Clark Mobile Finn St. Louis’ Nationals Seitz

Texas League Results and Today’s Matchups

San Antonio defeated Waco 3 to 0, Houston topped Austin 5 to 3, Dallas and Beaumont had rain delays while Fort Worth and Galveston also waited out rain. Today’s games feature Waco at San Antonio, Austin at Houston, Dallas at Beaumont, and Fort Worth at Galveston.

San Antonio Waco Houston Austin Dallas-Beaumont Fort Worth-Galveston Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston e _ P.C. Houston

American League Results From Yesterday

Washington defeated St. Louis 13 to 4 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 8 to 4. Cleveland edged Boston 4 to 3 while Detroit topped New York 4 to 1. Matchups: Washington at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland.

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National League Scores and Standings Highlights

In MLB action the Chicago club defeated Boston 4 to 3 while Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 7 to 4. New York beat St. Louis 8 to 4 and Philadelphia prevailed over Pittsburg 4 to 3. Cincinnati visits Brooklyn, Chicago visits Boston, and St. Louis travels to New York.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis New York

Houston Beats Austin In Ninth Inning Rally

Houston defeated Austin 5 to 3 after a late rally in the ninth. Heavy hitting marked the game with four triples, two in the final frame, as Houston climbed from behind to secure the win at Austin's home ground.

Associated Press Austin Tex Houston R. H. E. Austin Herbert Hinninger Rose Allen van Sickle

Pathfinder Tour Car Reaches San Antonio En Route to Houston

Pathfinder Car two of the tour led by L. Anderson and H. B. Terry arrived in San Antonio last night. The squad will log the route for farmers and ranchmen and depart for Houston tomorrow morning from North Texas.

Co. L. Anderson H. 8. Terry Dal Farm & Ranch Dallas North Texas San Antonio Houston

Browning Dominates as Waco Blank San Antonio 3–0

Browning pitched a superb game for Waco allowing only one two-base hit by Akin in the third inning as the Bronchos beat the Navigators 3 to 0. Betts homered and Wallace doubled, with Metz and Breitenstein contributing RBI hits to seal the shutout in a drizzly contest.

Browning Navigators Akin Waco Seits Midkiff Crichlow Betts Seitz Wallace Metz Breitenstein Smith Mg Shi San Noreande AB. R.A. O. A E. Wetter Tates Lpacnietts Reece Daringer Aden Seeley Hindets Svete Ik Coen Celebrat Bhisi Emaes Capeon Ccc San Antonio WVOCO Ogies Browning Crichlow Ogies Seitz Jacobs

Entry List Large for Golf Tourney in Tennessee

Chattanooga reports 175 entries for the Southern Golf Association general qualification round opening today. Over 100 visiting players from 35 clubs compete with New Orleans favorites among contenders. Drizzle dampens the course as sixty four players move on to Wednesday qualification. H. F. Smith of Nashville expected to be re elected president. Montgomery favored for next event.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Southern Golf Association New Orleans Louisiana H. F. Smith Nashville Montgomery

Is Cy Young Finished With Major League Baseball

IS CY YOUNG DONE The veteran pitcher has gone home to Peoli Ohio amid fears his major league days are over He attempted to warm up for Boston against the Pirates but refused to pitch saying his arm and muscles were not right He plans to finish 25 years as a major league player and return to the farm Hub Perdue started a fund to cover Cy’s expenses raising 44 39 Cy owns about 75 000 and 160 acres in Ohio He will report to Kling when in shape again.

Pittsburg Young Peoli Ohio Boston Pirates Kling Perdue

Praise for Gallia Lights Up Kansas City Blues Pitching

Kansas City papers laud Gallia young pitcher added to Manager Charlie Carr's American Association Blues. He previously attended St. Louis college in San Antonio and pitched in Southwest Texas. Recalled to KC he won his debut and two subsequent outings, including a six strikeout performance against Milwaukee with a 4 to 0 win.

Kansas City Gallia Charlie Carr Blues St. Louis College San Antonio Beeville Carr

DeOro Ralph Billiard Title Match Delayed

The championship pocket billiard contest between Alfred DeOro and Edward Ralph was not completed due to an argument. The match resumes tonight and continues Wednesday and Thursday of next week in a 600 point format after a dispute over a called ball.

Associated Press Trenton N. J Alfred DeOro Edward Ralph DeOro Ralph de Oro

Bugs Raymond Earns Berth With Cincinnati Club

Bugs Raymond, once quarrelsome with Manager McGraw, has won a berth after reinstatement by the national commission. He is still property of the New York Giants but has signed with Cincinnati in the new United States league and must report according to McGraw.

Bugs Raymond McGraw Giants National Commission New York Cincinnati Club

Schulte Bats Spark Cubs Hype For Hit Potential

Frank Schulte reportedly averages about 50 bats per season and uses bats with the lowest breakage rate. Cubs promote the model as built from second growth ash with specific weight and balance. Many major and minor leaguers who inspect the Schulte bat end up rejecting it as a switch like home run stick.

Aker Cubs Frank Schulte Cub Star Wes Schulte

England's Jem Driscoll KO's French Champion in London

Jem Driscoll, the English featherweight, defeated Jean Poesy by knockout at the National Sporting Club in London after a 12 round bout. The victory preserves Driscoll's status as a leading featherweight in Britain.

Associated Press London Jem Driscoll England Jean Poesy National Sporting Club

Red Leon Ames Shines for Giants on Western Swing

Ames, often off in spring, delighted manager Johnny McGraw with three wins for the Giants on their first western trip. He suffered no defeats, showing form not typical for the season and impressing the box with standout performances.

Leon Ames Johnny McGraw Giants Ames

Galveston Team Drops Sand Crabs For Pirates Nickname

Manager James Maloney of the Galveston Sand Crabs in the Texas league recommends a swifter tag. Writers and locals in Island City have adopted Pirates as the club name, hoping to echo Pittsburg’s late rally fame.

Maloney Jinx Galveston Club James Maloney Galveston Sand Crabs Pirates Pittsburg

Ss W Asylum Seeks Afternoon Baseball Game

The Southwestern In Sane asylum team plans a ball game on the asylum grounds this week. Arrangements can be made by calling J. G. Chilcoat at old telephone 5400.

Ss. W. Asylum In- Sane Asylum Asylum J. G. Chilcoat

Downey Protest Against Salary List Declared Illegal

Downey of the Austin club failed to notify the umpire and San Antonio club president in writing about a protest. League President Allen sustained the protest by wire, then reversed under league rules after Downey’s omission was noted. Downey filed a second protest Sunday over Block’s salary list, claimed too high. Block denies. President Allen cites San Antonio records. Block says records may misstate the salary cap.

Downey Th Austin Jaco Black San Atonio Dowey Allen Prident Black Alen Doney Block Block Deni Austin San Antonio Jen

Marquard Sets Unbeaten Season Mark for Giants

Rube Marquard of the New York Giants extended his perfect season with an eleventh consecutive win yesterday at the Polo Grounds against St. Louis. The performance reinforces McGraws ten thousand dollar wager as a successful gamble.

Marquard New York Giants Maquard St. Louis Po Grounds McGraw

Russell Beats Kid Julian In Fastest Bout At Orleans Club

Frankie Russell of New Orleans won a ten round decision over Kid Julian of Oswego after a fast and sharp fight at the Orleans Athletic Club. Theo Artz's Orchestra provided music for the event.

Russell Associated Pyhess New Orleans Frankie Russell Kid Julian Oswego N. Y Orleans Athletic Club

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