Southern Golf Surprises Shake Championship Field
Chattanooga Tenn June 6 The Southern Golf tournament produced two big shocks as J B Bush failed to qualify for the championship flight after a 78 first 18 holes and A S Schwartz who had the day's medal score of 157 was upset by G W Adair. With Schwartz and Bush eliminated R G Bush Jr of New Orleans becomes the leading favorite for the Southern championship.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Association
J. B. Bush
A. S. Schwartz
G. W. Adair
Selden
Macon
A. Schwartz
R. G. Bush Jr
New Orleans
Amateur Golf Champion Beaten in British Championship
London reports the British amateur golf championship at Westward Ho where champion M Hilton falls in the eighth round to A V Hambro. Hambro advances as Hilton exits the title chase in June action.
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Associated Press
London
M. Hilton
Westward Ho
A. V. Hambro
American Association Scoreboard Narrow Matches
Reported results show Louisville 1 to Minneapolis 0 in Louisville watched. Columbus defeated St Louis 12 to 4 leading 9 to 4 by nine innings. Indianapolis 7 with knee injury 2 to 7. Toledo and Milwaukee tied 2 to 2 in Toledo.
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American Association
Louisville
Minnneapolis
Columbus
St. Ex
Indianapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
World's Greatest Leap Record Pace Set in Practice
George Horine of the Pacific coast raised his best standing jump to 6 feet 1 1/4 inches at Travers Island in a non contest practice. The leap, though not an official record, stands as the greatest untimed height achieved by a human.
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Associated Press
New York
George Horine
Pacific Coast
Travers Island
Protest Not Sustained in Texas League Games
President Wilbur Allen of the Texas league announced that the protest of last Friday and Sunday's Bronchos versus Austin games in San Antonio was not allowed. Manager Downey of the Senators filed the protest alleging salary violations by President Black's team, but findings showed no violation.
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Wilbur Allen
Texas League
San Antonio
Austin
Downey
Senators
Black
Burke sells interest in Flint club and returns to San Antonio
Jack Burke of San Antonio, assistant manager of the Grand Opera House, has sold his interest in the Flint Michigan club of the Southern Michigan league and will return to San Antonio with his family next Sunday. Burke managed the club until he disposed of his stake.
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Jack Burke
San Antonio
Grand Opera House
Flint, Mich
Burke
Pittsburg Eludes Read ing in One-Game Showdown
Pittsburg belts Reading in a single contest with a decisive score. The matchup features local teams amid a tight season, delivering a clear winner and a brief highlight.
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Pittsburg
Reading
Hans Wagner Dominates European Marathon Circuit
Hans Wagner, renowned American long distance runner, wins money and glory through standout performances in European long distance events. Holmer’s latest feat includes victory in the Berlin marathon, defeating rivals such as Johnny Hayes Henri Sinet W. T. Clarke Herman Muller and many other top contenders.
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Hans Wagner
Europe
Holmer
Berlin
Johnny Hayes
Henri Sinet
W. T. Clarke
Herman Muller
Texas League Today Matchups
Waco plays San Antonio while Houston visits Austin. Dallas travels to Beaumont and Fort Worth meets Galveston in notable early season games across the Texas League.
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San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Dallas
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Galveston
Plya
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National League Scores And Matchups From Yesterday
New York defeated Cincinnati 22 to 10 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 5. Brooklyn won 4 to 3 against Chicago. Pittsburgh edged Boston 7 to 5. Remaining games listed show Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn and St Louis at Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Teama
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Brooklyn
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Umpires Day Highlights Galveston Doubleheader Losses
Galveston and Fort Worth split a twin bill at the park with the Panters winning 3 to 0 and the Pirates 6 to 0. Perritt pitched shutout in the opener while Morton struggled. Crabble and Smith teamed for Fort Worth in the second, McAdams held the visitors to four hits. Umpire Frank Newhouse received bouquets and gifts in the celebration.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Fort Worth
Panthers
Pirates
Perritt
Morton
Crabble
Smith
Alexander
Lemon
Newhouse
Houston Sees 7 3 Victory Over Senators In Austin
Houston fueled by 14 hits defeats the Senators 7 to 3 as Edmondson dominates yesterdays game in Austin. The Austin lineup is weakened with several substitutes, while Houston guides its offense with strong defense and timely hitting.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Edmondson
Senators
Houston
Taylor
W. Taylor
Hinninger
Allen
van Sickle
Players TQ Meet In San Antonio League Editorial Rooms
A meeting of Johnson and Burnett team players from the San Antonio Commercial league is set for Friday night at 8 o'clock in The Light's editorial rooms. All team members are requested to attend.
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Johnson and Burnett
San Antonio Commercial League
Dallas Beats Beaumont In Listless Weekday Game
Dallas defeats Beaumont 7 to 4 as Shantz holds the opponent to no runs after a soggy field slows play. Beaumont scores in the first inning but cannot sustain offense, and a double header is on tap for today.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Tex
Dallas
Shantz
R. H. E. Beaumont
Brandt and
O'Brien
Blinke
Torrey
East Side Lightweight Brown Shocks Wells in Brooklyn Bout
New York report says young East Side lightweight Brown defeated English champion Matt Wells in a ten round Brooklyn bout. Brown floored Wells with a clean left to the jaw in the first round. Wells recovered quickly and the match remained competitive. Wells weighed 140 12 pounds while Brown weighed 187.
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Associated Press
New York
Young Brown
East Side
Matt Wells
Brooklyn
Lis
Wells
Brown
Meiers to Play Franks on Stockyards Diamond
Meiers Pharmacy baseball team to face Frank Bros. team next Sunday morning at the stockyards diamond. Lineups show Elers-Dresch pitching for Meiers and Hines pitching for Frank Bros. with A Wolf catching and Naylor at third for Frank Bros. Caesars.
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Meiers Pharmacy
Frank Bros
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Dresch
A. Wolf
L. Gettinger
Fernandez
Vance
Hell
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Martin
McAllister
Butler
Hummel
Polk
Hines
Naylor
Lurman
Warner
Wright
Welte
Metz Is Hero Of Local Team In Narrow 4 3 Win
Goodwin pitched a tight game for the home club at Texas League Park, defeating the Waco Navigators 4 to 3. He allowed six hits in a steady performance, with key moments coming in the third fourth and sixth as Betts Metz and Dagey supplied offense and Midkiff scored the final run in the eighth.
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Husky
San Antonio
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Seitz
Jacobs
Jack Johnson eyes world record run before Labor Day
The heavyweight champion plans to beat a new world record in the fifth way and retire by midnight on next Labor Day. He will fight weekly against top white hopefuls, seeking big purses and offers from Eastern promoters.
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Jack Johnson
Johnson
New York
al Palzer
Bombardier Wells
Luther McCarthy
Tony Ross
al Kauffman
Carl Morris
Jim Flynn
McCarthy
Jack
Negro pugilist dies in New Orleans bout
Dave Brown of Memphis was knocked out in the first round by John Thelmer in New Orleans. Brown was rushed to a hospital in a dying condition after his jaw blocked a powerful punch and his head struck the floor with force.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Dave Brown
Memphis
John Thelmer
Brown
Polo Player Injured After Pony Fall
W Carte, a Titanic survivor and polo player, was seriously injured when his pony fell on him. He sustained a concussion and possible internal injuries. his condition is critical.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
W. Carte
Mother of Ball Player Dies in Chicago
Mary F. Hauser, mother of Arnold Hauser a St. Louis NL shortstop, died at her Chicago home yesterday. The coroner said she died by her own hand after taking poison.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Mary F. Hauser
Arnold Hauser
St. Louis
National League Baseball Club
Bankruptcy petition filed by United States Baseball League president
William Abbott Witman Sr of Reading, Pa., president of the United States Baseball League, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities total 53,806 with assets of 62,030 including Reading baseball park valued at 50,000. A 970 salary owed to Reading players is listed among liabilities. hearing set for Reading today.
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Philadelhria
William Abbott Witman Sr
Reading
United States Baseball League
United States District Court
Johnston and Burnett Team Reorganized in Local League
At a San Antonio Commercial league board meeting held in The Light editorial rooms the Johnson and Burnett team agreed to continue in the league after planning to disband. A new manager was chosen to replace Leitner who resigned, and the teams will play the scheduled games at Kristh Park next Sunday afternoon.
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the Light
Johnson and Burnett
Leitner
Kristh Park
City League Teams Schedule Out of Town Games
San Antonio City league managers arranged Sunday games with Stowers in Seguin Round ups in Boerne and Higgins in New Braunfels. Dalkowitz seeks a Sunday trip after negotiations with several towns. A town failed to meet expenses, action paused pending secretary review. Staacke Bros advertise rubber tires for carriages and buggies.
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Stowers
Seguin
Boerne
Higgins Company
New Braunfels
Dalkowitz
Jonas
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