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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1911

Page

6

Buffaloes win first under Leidy protest in long game

San Antonio and Houston played a two and a half hour opener marred by disputes over umpire Donnelly's calls. Leidy protested after a second inning ruling as Rose departed and Hornsby came in. Houston tied and pulled ahead late, securing a 6 to 4 win with key bunts and timely hits.

Houston Sid&ling Buffaloes Bisons Hornsby Donnelly Rose Pop Hornsby Spencer Johnson Brewer Leidy Abili Hill Fillman Davis Thrailkill Metz Lemon Gray Bison Toner Clayton Riggs San Antonio AB. R. H. O. A. B. Spenser Wakefield Rouaid Dewie Johnston Newnam Wallace Tower Allen

Indians Roll to 21 Run Win in Texas League

In Dallas a game against the Giants degenerated after the third inning as four regular Dallas players missed the train. Oklahoma City exploded for 21 runs to 6, aided by a 3-4-5-4-3 attack and sloppy defense. Pitching by Drohan and Drucke supported by Noyes Reed Maloney and Murphy. Umpire Spencer.

Oklahoma City Indians Giants Dallas Oklahoma Drohan Drucke Noyes Reed Maloney Murphy Spencer

Waco Narrowly Beats Panthers as Ogles Fails to Shine

In Forth Worth on June 6, the Waco Navigators edged the Panthers with a near shutout effort. Both teams logged similar safe hits, but Waco capitalized to win. Pitchers McKay and Green supported the victory with solid backing while umpires Matthews and Roberts worked the game.

Austin Wins Pitchers Battle 2–0 Over Sand Crabs

Ashton bested Cocheran in a pitchers duel as Austin defeated the Sand Crabs 2 to 0. Final line shows Austin with two runs on seven hits to Galveston’s zero runs and four hits.

Austin Ashton Cocheran Sand Crabs R. H. EB Galveston Schmidt Coe Atkinson and Caperton

No Polo Match Today Delayed By Rain

The international polo match at Westbury between England and America was postponed again due to northeast rainstorms. Bill Torrey applies for release from the New York National League club seeking a comeback in Aurora. Torrey says illness last season left him weak and he aims to restart from the bottom in baseball.

Associated Press New York Westbury England America Bill” Torrey Assaliated Press Chicaco Aurora Torrey

Cy Young Slated to Go On Waivers

Cleveland reports waivers have been asked on Denton P Young known as Cy Young of the American League club. He has not pitched this season due to illness and may be moved if waivers are granted.

Cy” Young Cleveland Denton P Cy") Young Young

South Atlantic League scores from Jacksonville Albany and Columbus

In Jacksonville the score was Jacksonville 2 Au ta 1. Macon defeated Charleston 1 to 0. Albany Columbia game halted in the second inning by rain. Columbus beat Savannah 2 to 0.

Jacksonville Auta Nat Macon Charleston Albany Columbia Columbus Savannah

Beeville Edges In 1-0 Pitchers' Duel

In Beeville a pitchers' battle ended 1 to 0 as Schultz outpitched Trigg. Schultz fanned sixteen and escaped jams created by poor backing, while Trigg and Byrne worked for Corpus Christi who managed a single run. Brammel caught for Beeville with Spreckles umpiring.

Beeville Schultz Trigg R. H. EB. Corpus Byrne Schultz and Brammel Spreckles

CLUBS STANDING AND GAMES TODAY

Houston visits San Antonio Galveston travels to Austin Waco hosts Fort Worth Dallas plays Oklahoma City today in a set of intercity matchups across the region.

Houston San Antonio Galveston Austin Waco Fort Worth Dallas Oklahoma City Cla P. C Wee Port Worth Seseas Custon

Laredo Tops Rice Eaters in Polished Bermudas Win

Laredo defeated the Rice Eaters 2 to 1 in a well played game. Both pitchers were sharp with strong defense and timely support. The Bermudas batters totaled a pair of runs on four hits while Bay City managed one run on four hits. Umpire Hurburt officiated. Batters: Ramos Underwood Newmeyer Sweet.

Laredo Rice Eaters Bermudas Larédo Bay City Ramos Underwood Newmeyer Sweet Hurlburt

Rosebuds' Twirler Wins Game in Victoria

Victoria gains advantage as Taylor shines on the mound enabling the Rosebuds to defeat Brownsville 7 to 1. Brownsville batted 1 run on 6 hits with errors while Victoria posted 7 runs on 11 hits and 1 error. Umpire Lape.

Rosebuds Victoria Taylor Brownsville Rewards Yarger Knaupp Lape

Bay City in Laredo. Brownsville in Victoria. Corpus Christi in Beeville

A compact report notes regional city pairings across Texas with Bay City linked to Laredo, Brownsville paired with Victoria, and Corpus Christi connected to Beeville, reflecting a pattern of cross-city mentions.

Plyd P.C. Bay City Es Eco Beeville s+ o Brownsville Victoria Laredo Corpus Christi Bay City

Sheridan Receives Gold Medal for Twenty Years Service

Philadelphia June 6 Umpire Sheridan, dean of the staff, will receive a solid gold medal from the American League. The medal hangs from a gold star and features a baseball diamond, scales of justice, and a wreath with the inscription Twenty years of service a token of esteem. Also noted German Kitchen at 117 Avenue C is open for business.

Sheridan Associated Press Philadelphia

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in the American League

Detroit defeated Washington 5 to 1 and Boston edged Chicago 5 to 4. St Louis and New York had rain delays while Cleveland and Philadelphia also faced rain.

Detroit Washington Boston Chicago St. Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia

Detroit in Philadelphia Chicago in New York St Louis in Boston

Detroit in Philadelphia Chicago in New York St. Louis in Boston and Cleveland in Washington appear as a compact regional pairing list. The brief notes place teams or cities against major urban centers in a lineshift style. No clear event or outcome is stated.

Sports score roundup from a day of baseball results

The ledger lists results with New York seven Chicago one Philadelphia five Pittsburg one Cincinnati nine Boston two Brooklyn seven St. Louis three.

Chalmers Cars Draw Benefit for Observant Enthusiasts

A motive to choose another car promises a clear benefit as you become a motor enthusiast. Learning grows from observing others and discussing with fellow motorists about the Chalmers.

Chalmers

Rival City Matchups Highlight Interleague Play

Brooklyn in Chicago New York in Pittsburg Philadelphia in Cincinnati Boston in St. Louis show intercity clashes across leagues. The pairings suggest a summer showcases tour with multiple cities hosting games and notable team clashes.

Games Today Brooklyn Chicago New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston St. Louis

Southern League scores report

New Orleans defeated Atlanta 8 to 2 while Montgomery beat Memphis 10 to 4 and Chattanooga topped Mobile 8 to 1 in a trio of league games.

New Orleans Atlanta Montgomery Memphis Chattanooga Mobile

Polo Match Postponed Due to Wet Weather

Twenty of New Yorks best athletes will depart for Toronto to compete next Saturday. The team includes champions such as Jar Melvin Sheppard Abel Kivist Winon Paull Jim Rosenberger and the Sheridan brothers Henry and Martin. They aim to set new records in Canada.

New York Toronto Associated Press Canada Jare Melvin Sheppard Abel Kivist Winon Paull Jim Rosenberger Henry Martin Sheridan

Record Holder Bingham Named Phillips Exeter Captain

Exeter Massachusetts June 6 William J Bingham holder of the interscholastic half mile record will captain the Phillips Exeter track team next year He will also manage the football team next fall.

Associated Press Exeter Mass William J. Bingham Phillips-Exeter Bingham

Regional matchups stir fans across cities

Today’s schedule shows New Orleans in Atlanta, Mobile in Chattanooga, Birmingham in Nashville with city teams set for notable intercity showdowns.

Ames Today New Orleans Atlanta Mobile Chattanoo Birmingham Nashville

Papke to Fight Sullivan for World Middleweight Title in London

American boxer Billy Papke will challenge Jim Sullivan the English title holder for the world middleweight championship in London on Thursday. It is the first world title bout in England in a generation and draws boxing fans worldwide.

Tiaf Associated Press New York London Billy Papke Jim Sullivan England

Gorman Sets New World Revolver Record in San Francisco

James E. Gorman of San Francisco established a new world revolver record at the Shell Mound range scoring 467 for fifty shots at fifty yards on the standard American target. The previous mark was 465 set by Captain Calkins in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904.

San Francisco James E. Gorman Shell Mound Calkins Springfield Mass

Coulon Eyes Daly Burns Showdown in New York Fight

Bantam champion Johnny Coulon travels to New York to watch rivals Johnny Daly and Frankie Burns in a highly anticipated 116 pound bout ringside. Coulon expects to meet the victor in a future match.

Coulon Daly Burns Associated Press New York Johnny Coulon Johnny Daly Frankie Burns

Attorney Prevents Boxing Match Between Young Jeffries and Young Oxenberg

Promoters of a planned "boxing match" at Beethoven hall cancel the event after Assistant District Attorney J F Carl vows to block the bout. Ticket buyers will receive refunds as organizers concede to the public safety objection and the DA's determined stand.

Young Jeffries Young Oxenberg Beethoven Hall J. F. Carl Carl

Johnson Ready to Fight Wells Over Any Distance

Chicago June 6 Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight, said he would fly to London to meet promoter Hugh McIntosh and would sign to fight Bombadier Wells for 80 000 dollars on the spot if that sum is offered for any distance. He spoke before leaving for New York.

Chicago Hugh McIntosh London Jack Johnson New York Bombadier Wells

American Association Scores from Milwaukee to Kansas City

Milwaukee defeats St Louis 5 to 5 at Milwaukee Columbus. Kansas City beats Toled Indianapolis 18. Louisville loses to Indianapolis 9 to 5.

Milwaukee St. At Columbus Columbus Toled Kansas City Neapolis Louisville Indianapolis

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