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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

6

Bronchos Defeat Sand Crabs In Galveston Battle

In Galveston on June 17 the Bronchos beat the Sand Crabs 4 to 2. Cocheran held his former teammates to five innings before Galveston struck in the sixth and eighth as Toner shut them out late. Wallace was knocked unconscious by a pitch but returned after being instructed not to. Cocheran hit a solo homer in the ninth. Betts delivered key pinch hits as Galveston's offense mounted late.

Galveston Tex Cocheran Toner Sand Crabs Wallace Donnely Reamond Redmond Johnson Bronchos Spencer Lemon Metz Daringer Betts Thrailkill Brewer Ond Toner Firestine James Brady San Antonio Erroff Cook Donnelly

Six Girls in Lineup for Local Diamond Game

A unique baseball contest unfolds Sunday at Electric Park as the Households face the Bloomer girls. The Bloomer team, featuring a full nine-player lineup with at least six in the field, has defeated several top semi pro squads from major cities despite not winning every game.

Bloomer Girls Electric Park

Lynch Disallows Protest Over May 27 Reds Win

National League President Lynch announced he disallowed the Pittsburg protest against the Pittsburg Cincinnati game on May 27, a 2 to 0 Cincinnati victory. The ruling upholds Cincinnati as winner of the disputed match.

Associated Press New York Lynch National League Pittsburg

Standing of Clubs Games Today Across Texas

San Antonio meets Galveston while Austin plays Houston and Waco faces Fort Worth. Oklahoma City travels to Dallas as the day’s club standings and matchups unfold across the state.

San Antonio Galveston Austin Houston Waco Fort Worth Oklahoma City Dallas P.C Oklahoma Sa Wen Aco Fort Ones No Dal SAN Pantonio

Beeville in Brownsville Corpus Christi in Victoria

Beeville in Brownsville Corpus Christi in Victoria and Laredo in Bay City appear in the readable text as place mentions tied to regional references. The fragment lacks a clear event or action to report with a distinct outcome.

Piya P. c Bay City Brownsville Victoria Beeville Corpus Christi Laredo

Yesterday's Results From Major League Scores

Philadelphia defeated Chicago 10 to 6 while Cleveland beat Boston 5 to 2. Washington routed St. Louis 6 to 0 as the Detroit New York game was postponed due to rain.

Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington St. Louis Detroit New York

Chicago in yorere Detroit in New Yor Cleveland in Boston

A garbled regional list mentions Chicago Detroit New York Cleveland Boston and St. Louis Washington. The text appears as a stray sequence of city names without coherent event or context.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Boston St. Louis Washington

Weather and Scores for Today in Major League Play

Scores listed include St Louis 8 New York 4 and Boston 2 Pittsburg 8 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 3. Rain affects Brooklyn Cincinnati games with Philadelphia Chicago New York St Louis matchups proceeding as scheduled across the day.

Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Psych Pec Chicago Hiladephia St. Louis Pittsburg

Southern League results and matchups stock

Memphis defeated Mobile 4 to 1. Montgomery beat Chattanooga 3 to 2. Wet grounds affected Atlanta at Birmingham. Memphis traveled to Mobile, Chattanooga to Montgomery, Atlanta to Birmingham, and Nashville to New Orleans.

Memphis Mobile Montgomery Chattanooga Atlanta-Birmingham Atlanta Birmingham Nashville New Orleans Re Wonsee

Washer Bros Strengthened for Upcoming Games

The Washer Bros team is strengthened and ready to meet all challengers. Out of town managers should write to Dooly at Washer Bros to arrange games, preferably Sundays. Next Sunday they face the Southwestern Telephone team on the Peach and Iowa street diamond.

Washer Bros Dooly Washer Bros. Company Southwestern Peach and Iowa Street

Memsie and Murphy Drawn For July Fourth Bout

George Memsie of California and Eddie Murphy of Boston have been matched for a ten round contest on July 4 at East Chicago Indiana. The Associated Press report notes the Chicago origin and nationality of the boxers for the holiday fight card.

Memsie Murphy Associated Prss Chicago George Memsie California Eddie Murphy Boston East Chicago Indiana

Buffaloes Edge Austin In Tight Houston Tie Break

In a West End park classic Buffaloes beat Austin 7 to 6 after a seesaw game. Houston tied it in the sixth then pushed ahead with three more runs in the seventh as Hornsby and Downey pitched late. Downey relieved Ashton in the eighth to preserve the win.

Houston Tex Buffaloes Austin West End Park Senators Edmondson Hornsby Hill Downey Ashton R. H. EB Edmondson, Hornsby Rose Allen Schmidt

Waco Panthers Triumph as Four Errors Aid Fort Worth

Waco recovered sixteen hits and eight runs led by McKay and Deardorff while Vic Miller’s rough fielding allowed four runs for the visitors. Fort Worth scored five on a shaky defense and key miscues. Batteries: Miller Meek for Waco and McKay Deardorff Robinson Kitchens. Umpire Matthews.

Waco Tex McKay Deardorff Panther Vic Miller Fort Worth Miller Meek Deardarff Robinson Kitchens Matthews

Indians Boldly Top Giants 4 1 in Dallas Showdown

In Dallas Texas on June 17 the Indians upset the Giants 4 to 1 as Dale struggled for support and Lingenfelder was tight in the late innings. Lingenfelder fanned Maag in the ninth to preserve the lead. Box score lists Dallas 000 000 001 and Oklahoma 100 120 000 with Dale and Oran matched against Lingenfelder and Noyes.

Dallas Tex Giants Dale Indians Lingenfelder

JAP BALL TEAM HONORED

President Pratt Judson will present a silver loving cup to the Japanese ball players from Waseda University after their final game with the University of Chicago. The inscription notes the commemorative visit to the United States in 1911.

Chicago Pratt Judson Waseda University University of Chicago Wased University United States of America

Blackburne Leaves Hospital for New Jersey After Surgery

Chicago infielder Russell Lena Blackburne, crippled with knee trouble, was released from the hospital after a March admission and recent floating cartilage operation. He will return home in New Jersey for six weeks rest before resuming duties on the South Side field.

Blackburne Associated Press Chicago

Haubold Wins Turners Two Games Clarified by Narrow Margins

In two Turner schedule games Haubold defeated Gutzeit by 6 pins in the first and 7 pins in the second. Gutzeit’s top bowlers were Heubaum and A Richey while Karney and LBosshardt supported Haubold as guards. Scores listed follow.

Turner Haubold Gutzeit Heubaum A. Richey Karney Lbosshardt

Ex-Cub catcher traded to Boston in sensational deal

Kling, former Chicago catcher, moved to Boston last week in a blockbuster exchange. He laments losing pennant hopes but accepts his role as manager of the Rustlers for Russell.

Cub Boston Chicago Kling Rustlers Russell

Navin Offers Detroit Trade For Boston Waivers

Detroit president Navin has placed a claim for Collins and Wagner after Boston asked waivers. Navin, with ample trading material, seeks Collins as a left handed pitcher and Wagner as a utility infielder, preferring him over Lathers.

Detroit, Mich Navin Detroit Americans Collins Wagner Boston Mitchell Detroit Lathers

Snyder Claims Three Victories in Alexander Billiards

Snyder won three matches in the Alexander billiard tournament last night showing strong form. He defeated King 88 to 26, Logan 75 to ? and Erkel 75 to 71, narrowing the field for the top prize.

Snyder King Logan Erkel

Rose Buds Triumph Over Pelicans 4 to 1

In Victoria Rose Buds defeat Pelicans 4 to 3 with Wicker pitching solidly in early innings and weak fielding behind him. Bermudas blank Rice Growers 2 to 0 as Toepperwein shines on mound. Brownies edge Orange Growers 1 to 0 in fastest local game. Baker allows one hit.

Victoria Tex Rose Buds Bozarth Pelicans Wicker Buds R. H. E. Corpus Merritt Knaupp McIntosh Brownies Brownsville Orange Growers Baker Beeville S. Peebles Killough Brammel Hurlburt

Polo contest at Fort Sam Houston for Velie trophy

The Eleventh Cavalry polo team challenges Third Field Artillery on the lower post field at Fort Sam Houston this afternoon. The match starts at 4:30 p m and caps a day of officer and men’s sports on the post.

Eleventh Cavalry Third Field Artillery Velie Fort Sam Houston

Dallas Giants Pitcher Munsell Marries Norma Sparkman

E. E. Munsell, pitcher for the Dallas Giants, wed Norma Sparkman at the bride’s home in Longview Texas on June 17.

Munsell Benedict Longview Tex E. E. Munsell Dallas Giants Norma Sparkman

Scores From Albany Columbus Jacksonville and Macon

Albany 12 Savannah 7 Columbus 1 Columbia 12 Jacksonville 7 Charleson 5 Macon 2 Augusta 5

Albany Savannah Columbus Columbia Jacksonville Jackson Charleson Macon Augusta

50 Cent Dinners Spotlight at Elite Cafe in San Antonio

Advertises 50 cent dinners at Elite Cafe in San Antonio with emphasis on good service and meals. Offers trial for daily or Sunday dining from 12 to 12 p m.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

Hopper Named President of Travelers Protective Assn

In Philadelphia on June 17 Charles T. Hopper of Omaha was unanimously elected president of the Travelers Protective Association. Frank C. Groover of Florida was among the elected vice presidents at the closing session.

Philadelphia Charles T. Hopper Omaha Travelers’ Protective Association Frank C. Groover Florida

Udo Russ Defeats MacQuiston For State Tennis Title

In a five set final at the Country Club, Semp Russ dethroned Harvey MacQuiston 6-4 4-6 6-2 5-7 6-1 to capture the singles title. Walthall and Russ defended the doubles crown against MacQuiston and Payne, while Leonard Brown and Gus Groos won the doubles consolation cup. Tom Holland of Beaumont claimed the singles consolation title. Austin won next year’s tournament.

Semp Russ Challenger Harvey MacQuiston Russ Adone MacQuirton Walthall MacQuiston Payne San Antonio Leonard Brown Gus Groos Tom Holland Beaumont Brown Austin

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