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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

6

Johnson Flynn fight odds questioned by Corbett

Corbett discusses the Johnson Flynn bout noting Johnson’s potential endurance issues from chest expansion and high altitude effects. He compares to Jim Corbett’s Stratton event and Fitzsimmons fight, citing Flynn’s strong physical development and Johnson’s uncertain conditioning ahead of Independence Day clash.

Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Reno Jim Flynn Union Johnson Las Vegas N. M Flynn Jim Corbett Fitzsimmons Carson City Jim Corbett San Antonio Fitz Johnson- Flynn

Households Defeat Johnston & Burnett In One-Sided Baseball Game

The withdrawal of Chapas left only one San Antonio Commercial league game at Krisch Park. Households beat Johnston & Burnett 11 to 4 as Households posted 15 safeties to 13 for the losers. Notable plays included a home run by Krisch and multiple base hits by Hardy Onion and C Chambers.

Chapas San Antonio Krisch Park Johnston & Burnett Eos Shiner Chambers B. Chambers Hansen Johnston & ‘Burnett R. H. O. A. E. Bismark Hoel Monter Soo Gonzales Insectie Gothardt Vaseerqcessss Eevee F. Hovel Bismark Heil Krisch Hardy Onion C. Chambers F. Chambers B. Hovel Broad Household Merkel Weimer Hell Nolan Pendleton H. Chambers

Yesterday's Results and Today Schedule

Yesterday results show Philadelphia 8 over Detroit 6 and Boston 6 over Chicago 4. New York St Louis and Cleveland Washington games were rained out. No games are scheduled to be played today.

Philadelphia Detroit Boston Chicago New York-St. Louis Cleveland-Washington P. Cc Escccecsese Washington Eae Coese Detroit Star Cleveland New York

National League matchups listed across major cities

Pittsburg visits New York while Cincinnati goes to Boston Chicago plays Philadelphia and St Louis travels to Brooklyn indicating a loaded slate of league games across the East and Midwest with multiple city matchups on the schedule

Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Psych Bag Tet Pr. C. Vite Tor Ecsdats Aes Essces Wees Tors. i Ccietsesvees Pgorigm. O Ved Dawns Ee Emeneee

Carhill Blues Defeat Texas Eagles In 11–6 Showdown

The Carhill Blues defeated the Texas Eagles 11 to 6 in yesterday’s baseball game. Carhill built a lead with a strong offense and held off late Eagles rally efforts to secure the win.

Carhill Blues Texas Eagles

JOSKE DROPS GAME Mercantile League Leaders Clash Sunday

Mercantile League leaders fall as Joske loses a Sunday morning clash in a tight matchup. Local teams faced off with high intensity and firm defense shaping the outcome.

Mercantile League

Pueblo Fireman Faces Smoke Crisis Forecast in Las Vegas

A Pueblo fireman famed for high altitude work cautions that Las Vegas may present similar dangers to Corbett’s warned scenario. The Las Vegas physician notes that smoke could pose trouble, aligning with Corbett’s concerns and suggesting a real risk ahead.

Pueblo Las Vegas Jim Johnson Corbett

Joske Team Falls to Guarantee Shoe in Morning Tilt at Fairgrounds

In the morning game at the Fairgrounds diamond the Joske team of the San Antonio Mercantile league lost 10 to 5 to Guarantee Shoe Co. The winners showed fast progress and promise hard battles ahead.

Fairgrounds Joske San Antonio Mercantile League Guarantee Shoe Company Wolfson Wolff & Marx R. H. E. Guarantee Walton and Pressley A. Oeding Rogers L. Oeding Baldus R. H. E. Wolfson Wolf & Marx E. Wolson Heieck Rilling Benevido Wagner

Beaumont Defeats Austin 5 to 4 in Tangled Wrangler Game

Beaumont defeated Austin 5 to 4 as umpire Jacobs drew ire from both sides. Austin squandered several scoring chances while the better baseball team prevailed. Final score: Beaumont 5 runs, 9 hits, 0 errors. Austin 4 runs, 9 hits, 2 errors. Batterymates listed.

Austin Tex Jacobs Beaumont Schultz Taylor Hinninger Martina Dawson

Pair of Frank Brothers sweep two games on Sunday

The Frank Brothers baseball team won both morning and afternoon games. They defeated Southwestern Telephone Co nine 7 to 6 and Oil Burners seven to one. Melcher struck out twelve in the morning as Gittinger pitched well in the afternoon with strong defense.

Frank Brothers Southwestern Telephone Company Melcher Gittinger R. H. E. Frank Bros Telephone Co Melcher and Polk and Butler Rotzler and Mergerle Luhrmann Icordena and Jones

Dalkowitz and Roundups Win in Texas League Park Games

In San Antonio City League play at Texas League Park yesterday Dalkowitz beat Stoners 4 to 3 in 12 innings with a late winning run. Two-base hits by Blalack Curran and multiple baserunners, Morris and Curran shared pitching duties. Dalkowitz 7 9 left on base Stoners 9. In the nightcap Roundups defeated Higgins Co 3 to 1 aided by Holbrook's strong relief pitching.

Dalkowitz San Antonio Stoners Dalkowicz Stowers Mnnory Blalack Curran Huston Graves Ridder Glaeser Huntress Schmidt Morris Bodet Froebel Stahl Stanley Higgins Co Holbrook Sareed Favilla Hubba Mene Slaughter Keller Lightner Setee Eases Olbrook Wwe Anderson Peewee Eenawe Iy Higgins Co Traeeneeeee Dumke Michel Slaughter Favilla Barrett McFall Halstruck Brook Mitchell Eggleston Conroy Texas

Pirates Drop Game In Fort Worth

Fort Worth defeated Galveston 8 to 1 as Perritt outpitched Tate. Cooper homered with Spencer on base to highlight the game. Galveston scord a single run in the ninth, Fort Worth added two in the eighth. Umpire Newhouse.

Fort Worth Tex Galveston Perritt Tate Cooper Spencer R. H. E. Galveston H. Williams Perritt and Kitchens Newhouse

American Association Results From Louisville and Indianapolis

In Louisville Milwaukee defeated Louisville 3 to 5 while Indianapolis beat St Paul 1 to 2 at Indianapolis. The Louisville and Indianapolis meets produced close scores with St Paul and Louisville each posting losses.

American Association Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul

Goodwin's Hit Wins for Broncs in Dallas Tight Pro Baseball

San Antonio Bronchos beat the Dallas Giants 4 to 3 as Clyde Goodwin delivered a three base hit in the ninth inning. Leidy added a sacrifice fly to bring in the winning run. Dallas pitcher Shantz took the loss despite early resistance from Bronchos bats.

Dallas Tex San Antonio Dallas Giants Clyde Goodwin Goodwin Leidy Shantz Jack Burke A. B. Duncan Kellerman Dee

Jeffries to Meet Army Lightweight Merritt in Local Bout

Local boxing fans await a fast paced main bout at the army post gymnasium Wednesday night with Young Jeffries facing Tim Merritt champion lightweight of the army. Preliminaries and a semi windup precede the bout and advance ticket sales are strong. Merritt is known for a hard fought career and has never been floored.

Jeffries Tim Merritt Army Fourteenth Cavalry Army Post Gymnasium Ellis Merritt

Washington Senators Extend Western Tour Wins

The Washington American League team returns home after sixteen straight victories on a western swing. Pitcher Walter Johnson is ill and ordered to bed, ruling him out of tomorrow's game with the Athletics. A large crowd lined up for seat sales, with 3000 seats and all boxes sold by 10 a.m. President Taft and Vice President Sherman will attend, with officials following suit.

Washington D. C Washington American League Baseball Club Walter Johnson Athletics Taft Sherman

Corpus Christi Semipro Nine Tops Washer Athletics 6 to 3

Corpus Christi semipros defeated the Washer Athletics of San Antonio 6 to 3 at League Park in a crowded game. Moser pitched well for Corpus Christi allowing three hits. Meyers was wild in two innings. Attendance neared 1000 with 400 excursionists from San Antonio and intermediate points.

Corpus Christi Tex Washer Athletics San Antonio League Park Moser Meyers Aca Ae Johnson Harris Woodmen Los Angeles Heights Los Angeles Zizelmann Reilly Ferguson Orrison

Nationals Beat Heights Club in Seven-Inning Win

The Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Heights team 8 to 4 in a seven inning game. A rally in the sixth and seventh broke a tie that stood since the third, with batteries Collins and Flory for Nationals and Fleury and Stahl for Heights.

Nationals Heights Club Los Angeles Heights

Dr J R Cunningham Osteopath Listed At 449 Moore View

A notice identifies Dr J R Cunningham an osteopath located at 449 Moore View with a listed office and old telephone reference 984ring.

J. R. Cunningham Moore View

Polo Series Second Match Promises Tough Elimination Clash

The Third Field artillery faces the Fifth Field artillery at the lower post parade ground this afternoon at 4 30 in an elimination series. Third artillery aims to rebound after a Saturday defeat by the Third cavalry, while a big crowd from Army and civilian circles is expected to attend. The winner will represent the southwestern Army in Washington for the championship, then Newport, Rhode Island, for final events against top teams.

Third Field Artillery Fifth Field Artillery Third Cavalry Fort Sill Army Washington Newport R. L

Riebe Undertaxing Company Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaxing Co provides auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341 and offers Ss Music every night at White Horse Tavern.

Riebe Undertaxing Co Auto Ambulance Service E. Com White Horse

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