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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
8
The Kanamionio Rifle Club holds its annual King shoot on River Avenue range tomorrow. The event, typically held on Wat Sunday, includes a prize shoot but the prize has been eliminated this year. About four entrants are expected as the contest runs all day with a hand award for the winner.
Dr R and Jackson at 2084 Moore Ride operate a specialty practice focusing on women. The terse notice outlines expert women’s care, inviting inquiries and appointments.
The San Antonio duo edged Galveston 6 to 2 as both teams produced multiple hits and late scoring. Key moments included Newnam driving in runs and Calla scoring on a fielder’s choice, with Colgrave and Christian exchanging pitching duties to secure the win.
Baseball scores from Detroit to Brooklyn, listing multiple games with final tallies, inning lines, and battery combos. Notable results include Detroit 8 Boston 7, Cleveland 6 New York 4, Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 1, St Louis 4 New York 2, and Chicago 9 Washington 15, among others.
R L Burnett Co a major box factory in Texas operates a large plant in the south and employs thirty five to fifty workers. President and manager Mr R L Burnett leverages thirty years in box manufacturing and the firm supplies wrapping paper bags twine and related goods to business leaders in Texas Louisiana and beyond.
The Broperos are likely to field an almost unchanged lineup with Markley backing up in short and Griggs at second. Outfield duties resemble the usual setup with pitchers rested in the gardens. Winchell is the probable pitcher for the Bronchos with Alexander expected to catch. Galveston Davnay and Lauzon to work as the battery. The Sand Crabs may shift the infield, especially second base.
The page describes a chaotic baseball game with errors and strong plays by Galveston and Fort Worth, highlighting key moments such as Collie’s early miscue, Pat’s first inning double, Edmondson’s one hand stop, and various fielding efforts. It notes struggling hitters, double plays, and late rallies, plus results from other city games and scores.
Morning and afternoon games tally a full slate on multiple diamonds including Laurel Heights and East Elmira street. Notable matchups feature Little Jokers against Independent Juniors and A. Houstons Colts, with Browns away in New Braunfels for a city league clash.
A garbled recount claims a rainy New Orleans day and a $200 bet led to Iris Donohue joining the Detroit club instead of Milwaukee. The tale credits Armour and Comiskey with steering Donahue and mentions a racehorse, a hospital stop, and Jim Callahan. The piece cites Claude V. Birkhead and Frank H. Booth lawyers and includes Chicago area ads.
The Black Bronchos left this morning for Temple to play today and tomorrow then travel to Dallas for a three game series before returning home for games with New Orleans. A doubleheader is planned on Monday June 15.
Detroit sports coverage notes Meluiyre Crawford Cobb and Jones forming a strong outfield for the Cubs era. Arlie Hofman secures a regular center field role as Artie is slated for permanent center field. Boston’s depleted infield and pitching shakeups loom as Red Sox near major changes. Cleveland’s Doran gains a chance as Clarke and Bentis rest. The piece contrasts Tigers and Naps in form and team spirit and hints at broader baseball shifts.
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