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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
8
The San Antonio Country Club hosts a key match play for The Light's Teen Cup for players under 20. Entries close June 25 with a handsome silver loving cup awarded to the youngster posting the best score over one hole in handicap match play. The event follows recent club tournaments and promises strong participation.
June 27 report states that all golf entries must be received by June 25. Dr Burleson, chairman of the golf committee at the Country Club, oversees the submission deadline.
In Houston Texas on June 13 Houston beat Fort Worth 4 to 3 in a seesaw contest. Foster struggled while Smith pitched well for Fort Worth. Davis delivered the winning run on a single aided by a balk and Newnam's two base hit. Frierson homered after a ball bounced over center fielder.
In Kenedy Texas the Roundups of San Antonio defeated the Runge Reds 4 to 3 before a large crowd. A pitcher’s duel ended with Roundups scoring in the ninth as Davenport walked and Slaughter doubled for the two RBIs that sealed the win.
San Antonio Driving club presents four harness events this afternoon at the fair grounds track under chairman Dave Harmon. The free-for-all pace features Lady Cauthen against Clementine and Rowdy with a big crowd expected. Races start at 2 30 with entries including Captain Bam Lady Blanche and others.
Yale and Princeton face off at American League Park to decide supremacy after each beat the other at home. Princeton stands 21 of 27 this season while Yale is 16 of 24. The match carries strong intramural interest despite other strong college teams this year. Crowds travel from New Haven and Princeton for the neutral-site contest.
Poteet Texas opened the baseball season with a 5 to 0 defeat at home against Verdi. Verdi pitcher limited Poteet to seven hits as the visitors seized early control and never relinquished the lead.
In Pittsburgh, the United States League game between Pittsburgh and Richmond lasted sixteen innings, with only one game of the scheduled doubleheader completed before weather or conditions halted the action.
San Antonio defeated Dallas 11 to 1 and Houston beat Fort Worth 4 to 3. Austin and Beaumont rain delayed, as did Waco and Galveston. Today Dallas plays in San Antonio and Fort Worth plays in Houston. Austin faces Beaumont while Waco visits Galveston.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 6 to 0 while Washington beat Detroit 6 to 0. Chicago routed New York 11 to 2 and Boston won 5 to 3 against St. Louis. Games listed for Washington in Cleveland and Philadelphia in Detroit with New York in St. Louis and Boston in Chicago.
In the National League yesterday New York defeated Chicago 3 to 2 St Louis beat Boston 8 to 6 Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 8 to 0 and Pittsburg edged Brooklyn 7 to 3 Also noted were Cincinnati versus Philadelphia Chicago versus New York St Louis versus Boston and Pittsburg versus Brooklyn in upcoming matchups.
James J Jeffries refuses to referee the Wolgast Rivers match. Jack Jeffries brother to J J Jeffries is chosen if he accepts. If not Jack Walsh may referee or the bout may be cancelled. El Campo Wins Second Game Over Houston Printers 6 1 in six inning pitchers duel.
Frank Browning overcame an off day to win for San Antonio against Dallas 11 to 1 at Texas League Park. Forsythe and Metz led with early hits, Seitz homerred, and Smith added another long ball as San Antonio pulled away by the eighth inning.
Members of the San Antonio Automobile Club met at the St. Anthony hotel to discuss plans for a new clubhouse on the north loop site. They questioned high architect and contractor bids and referred plans back to the building committee for a future report. Donations for a Saturday barbecue topped several hundred dollars as 1500 people are expected. a sixty piece Fort Sam Houston band will perform and army post officers may attend. A Farm and Ranch tourist luncheon in Dallas is organized with a committee including Milligan, Carr, Halff, Arnold, Goeth, Searcy Jr., Knight, Colp, Pearson, and Israel.
In New Orleans on June 13 the twelfth Gulf States tournament reached the third round in men's singles as second rounds near completion in doubles and women's singles. The day’s best match featured Phelps defeating Grima in straight sets.
The Roundups of the San Antonio City league schedule a Friday night meeting at Louis book store. Manager Dugosh says it is an important gathering and all players are urged to attend.
Smithville beat Orange 6 to 5 to take the third game of the series. Smithville battery Tolbert and Atzman while Orange used Vance and Wehrman.
New York June 13 Nearly every athlete on the U S team to represent the United States in Stockholm competed at American League Park in a benefit meet for the National Olympic Fund. Rain prevented record performances. Craig of Detroit won the 70 meter dash in 8.15 seconds. Kiviat of the Irish American team took the 1200 meter in 3 8 25. Tewamina of Carlisle won the 3500 meter by four yards over George W Bonbag with Berna of Cornell three lengths back. Ralph Rose of San Francisco led the shot put at 91 feet 10 inches. Horine finished third in the running high jump at 6 feet 3 inches, Thorpe of Carlisle won 6 feet 5 inches. Allen of Los Angeles won the broad jump at 22 feet 2 inches.
The Marshall Street baseball team defeated the Naps 4 to 2 on the West End diamond. Both teams had the same number of hits and one error marred a fast game. Batteries were Cahill and Martinez for Marshall Street and Freeden and Lee for Naps. The Marshall Street team challenges any city squad with players under 16.
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