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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1911

Page

10

San Antonio Stuns Galveston 5-3 In Ninth Inning Thriller

Innings data show San Antonio overcame Galveston 5 to 3 with a late rally. Gray and Gilbert allowed runs, Firestine and Metz homered, Brandt and Gray combined on the mound, Galveston stranded nine, San Antonio four, time 1 55 with Donnelly umpiring.

Galveston San Antonio Gray Gilbert Firestine Metz Daringer Cook Spencer Brandt Krueger Donnelly

Sand Crabs Top Bronchos 5 3 for Series Win

Galveston Sand Crabs defeated the Bronchos 5 to 3 to take the series three games to one. Brandt steadied the defense while Bronchos base running errors and timely Crustacean hitting, including Metz’s home run, carried the victory. Gilbert started for Galveston to replace the injured Gray who left after the fourth inning.

Galveston Sand Crabs Brandt Gilbert Gray Metz Taprobot Firestine

Indians Blank Giants In Texas League Finale

In Dallas Oklahoma beat the Giants 2 to 0 to take three of four games. Howell pitched four hits allowed, McAdams gave up three walks before Cowan’s first inning single produced both runs. Score Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 Oklahoma 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Batteries McAdams Murphy Howell Noyes Umpire Cavender.

Dallas Tex Indians Giants Howell Red Skins McAdams Cowan Murphy Noyes Cavender

Austin Wins In Final Rally In Houston

Austin rallied for three ninth inning runs to beat Houston 8 to 4 in a game disputed over a foul ball call. Red Downey pitched well with one rough inning, Rose and Bradford worked the middle innings, while Downey and Schmidt handled the catching duties as Powell and Chandler umpired.

Houston Tex Austin Senators Lawmakers Chanler Hill Red Downey Rose Bradford Allen Downey Schmidt Powell Chandler

Games Today Across Texas Cities

Waco plays in San Antonio while Fort Worth competes in Austin Dallas faces Galveston and Oklahoma City travels to Houston.

Psyd P. C Oklahoma City Austin Fort Worth Antonio Houston Galveston Waco San Antonio Dallas Okahoma City

Laredo Beeville Victoria Corpus Christi Brownsville Bay City

A compact regional note lists city names Laredo Beeville Victoria Corpus Christi Brownsville and Bay City indicating locations across the area. The brief reads as a place sequence without event details.

Psyd P.C. Eee Eeeree Bay City Brownsville Eree Victoria Beeville Io Eee Corpus Christi Laredo

American League Yesterday’s Scores

Cleveland topped St Louis 10 to 7 and Detroit defeated Chicago 16 to 15 in baseball action yesterday.

Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Chicago Psyd P. c Philadelphia York Boston Chicago Fe Washington Se

Rose Buds Defeat Pelicans In Easy Victory

Corpus Christi on June 19 Rose Buds routed the Pelicans 8 to 3. Six Bud runs came on home runs by Leslie and Robinson. The score shows Corpus Christi 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 and Rose Buds 4 5 0 2 0 1 0 1 8 with Trigg Wiley Merritt Barnes McCormick Knaupp in the batteries.

Corpus Christi Tex Rose Buds The Pelicans Leslie and Robinson R. H. B. Corpus Trigg Wiley Merritt Barnes, McCormick and Knaupp

Brownies Win in First Game in Bay City

In Bay City Texas on June 19 the Brownies defeated Rice 7 to 1 as Wehrman’s wild pitching and ragged defense by Rice let six runs score in the second inning. Napier pitched steadily for Brownsville with Slavin and Brooks starring in the field.

Brownies Bay City Tex Wehrman Napier Rice Eaters Slavin Brooks Br. H. B Brownsville Wehrman and Sweet Napier and

Brownies Edge on Series in Rice Eaters Clash

BAY CITY Tex June 19 The Brownies and the Rice Eaters open a three game series to decide the league leader after the first half The Brownies trail by one win and must sweep the set to gain the top spot in the standings.

Brownies Bay City Tex Rice Eaters

Big Handicap Shoot Opens in Columbus with Practice Day

Marksmen from across the United States gather in Columbus to compete in the grand American handicap shoot at the Columbus Gun Club. Practice day follows, with live bird sweepstake on Tuesday and a preliminary handicap and a hundred bird event scheduled for Wednesday.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio United States

Riebe Undertaking Co. Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 KE Com. Phone 341. A. Collman is listed as a plumper at 416 Main Ave.

Riebe Undertaking Co A. Collman Plumper Main Ave

Broncs Open Today Against Navigators In Texas League

The Bronchos begin a sixteen day home stand this afternoon facing Waco with Allison likely to start and Vic Miller expected to oppose him. Ex Broncho pitcher Miller and Lingenfelder from Oklahoma City spark a Texas league hot streak as a big battle looms between Allison and Miller. The Rooters join to back a club that impressed by beating Austin in their debut against the Law Makers.

Bronchos Waco Allison Vic Miller Lingenfelder Oklahoma City Miller Rooters Austin The Law Makers

Elks and Postoffice clash ends 4 to 3 at Krisch park

Elks defeated Postoffice 4 to 3 in a close morning game at Krisch park. Villaret pitched a four hit game for Hello Bills as Breeding drove in the winning run in the ninth to break a tie. Arm brust made a rare unassisted double play that could have been a triple if the fielder touched base.

Elks Krisch Park Villaret Hello Bills Breeding Armbrust Vodrie Tratner Pinkus Shiner

Southern League Scores Reported for May Day

In New Orleans Nashville and Memphis Mobile Montgomery results show Nashville 9 over New Orleans 5, Mobile 5 over Memphis 2, Montgomery 10 over Atlanta 3. The standings reflect a busy day of minor league play across the South with several teams tallying runs.

New Orleans Nashville Mobile Memphis Montgomery Atlanta

Waco Wins and Ties Panthers in Doubleheader

In Fort Worth Texas on June 19 Waco outscored the Panthers 9 to 7 in the first game of a doubleheader then battles to a sixteen inning 2 to 2 tie in the second game. The Panthers started strong but could not hold the lead.

Panthers Fort Worth Tex Waco Feline Tribe Chalmers

Southwestern Telephone Squeaks Past Washer Brothers in 13 Innings

The Southwestern Telephone Co. edged the Washer Brothers 8 to 7 after 13 innings. The game was fast and hotly contested with frequent disputes over umpire calls. Batteries: Telephone Weston Huntress and Huffaker and Bodet. Washer Wurzbach Meyers and Lowe.

Southwestern Telephone Co Washer Brothers Ump Telephone Weston Huntress Huffaker Bodet Washers Wurzbach Meyers Lowe

Memphis in New Orleans and Nashville in Mobile Briefs

Memphis visits New Orleans while Chattanooga plays Birmingham Atlanta heads to Montgomery and Nashville travels to Mobile in a set of regional matchups. The listings note game pairings and host cities across the South.

Memphis New Orleans Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery Nashville Mobile

Nelly Shines for Panthers in Doubleheader Tie at Fort Worth

In the second game Nelly pitched well for the Panthers allowing five hits as Waco and Fort Worth twice tied this season on the local grounds. The opener finished 4 to 0 with H. defeating BS Wort Worth and WheO. Batteries were Appleton Green Kitchens Smith Meek. umpire Matthews. In the nightcap Waco 25 Fort Worth 2 with Nelly and Kitchens behind the mound and Matthews umpiring.

Nelly Panthers Waco Fort Worth Wort Ss Bolt Appleton Green Kitchens Smith and Meek Matthews R. H. B. Waco Ft. W Taff Carson

Wolfson Dominates Woodmen to Earn 8–5 Victory

Saul Wolfson pitched superbly for eight strikeouts through five scoreless frames while backing Anderson as Woodmen of the World were held to no hits. Wolfson improved the win column as his team posted eight runs to five. Batteries: Anderson Kinderwater Lacey Montgomery Culpepper.

Wolfson Anderson Woodmen R. H. E. Saul Wolfson Anderson, Kinderwater and Lacey Montgomery and Culpepper

Oaklands Defeat Sutherland Springs 8-2 on Sutherland Springs Field

F Pratt pitched the Oaklands to an 8-2 victory over Sutherland Springs on their home ground. Leitner led San Antonio with heavy hitting as score details show Oaklands 8 runs on 14 hits and Sutherlands 2 runs on 6 hits.

F. Pratt Oaklands Sutherland Springs Leitner San Antonio Sutherlands Potteries Stewart M. Richter Pace Smith

Conovers Rally Past Tigers On Diamond Victory

The Conovers defeated the New Braunfels Tigers on their home field with a 4 to 2 score. I Walker allowed four hits for the Tigers while Ackerman Garcia and Hoffman drove in runs for the winners in a pitcher’s duel.

Braunfels Tigers Diamond I. Walker Tigers Ackerman Garcia Hoffman Scorg— R San Antonio N. Braunfels

Westerzil Tigers defeat Company M in low scoring game

The Westerzil Tigers beat Company M of the Twenty second infantry yesterday on the upper post diamond with a 2 to 0 victory. Tigers players Hummell and Altman faced batteries Farin and Williams for Company M.

Westerzil Tigers Twenty-second Infantry Tigers Hummell Altman Farin Williams

Guelder Joins Boerne White Sox for Sunday Games

Louis Guelder, one of San Antonio’s top twirlers and star of Stoner’s team, has been secured by the Boerne White Sox to pitch Sunday games. In his opening appearance in a White Sox uniform, he debuts for Boerne in their bid to strengthen the staff and compete in semi pro circles.

Louis Guelder San Antonio Stoner Boerne White Sox White Sox Uni

Cobb Drives Out Century in Detroit Sweep of Chicago

Tyrus Cobb of the Detroit club became the first major leaguer to reach 100 hits in the 1911 season. He added a second hit in the ninth, finishing with 101 for the day. Cobb leads the league with 20 doubles 20 triples 8 homers 80 stolen bases and an average of .443 through 55 games and 228 at bats.

Chicago Tyrus Cobb Detroit Cobb

Southton Team Takes Two In Bowling Meet

The Deininger bowling aggregation returned from Southton yesterday after losing two games to the Southton team. Players are regarded as skilled in the Century league, but unfamiliar alleys contributed to the defeat.

Southton Deininger

Turner Weekly Schedule Sets Games For Week

Turner club confirms full attendance for all games this week. Postponed match earlier extends the slate. Captains aim to run uninterrupted play with no posted breaks. Tuesday June 20 Haubold vs Mackenheimer. Thursday June 22 Philips vs Gutzien. Friday June 28 Mays vs Menger.

Turners Turner Haubold Mackenheimer Philips Gutzeit Mays Menger

High Rollers Face Summerfields in Century Alleys Showdown

Thomas' High Rollers meet the Summerfield All Stars tonight at Century alleys after Summerfield won the season opener on Grand alleys. Both teams carry alternating wins in their series, setting up a heated, expectedly close match.

High Rollers Summerfields Thomas’ High Rollers Summerfield All Stars Century Alleys Summerfield

Form Defeats South Heights In Lopsided 16 to 4 Victory

The Form team defeated South Heights yesterday by a score of 16 to 4 in a high scoring game. The victory showcased strong offense from Form and a solid defensive effort to limit South Heights throughout.

South Heights

Dalkowitz Team Returns from Road Trip

The Dalkowitz team arrived back in San Antonio after a successful road tour to Yoakuma and Floresville.

Dalkowitz San Antonio Yoakuma Floresville

Cyclone Thompson to Meet Brown in July Fight

Chicago on June 19 reports that Cyclone Johnny Thompson of Sycamore NL will box 10 rounds against George Knockout Brown of Chicago in Gary Indiana on July 4, delivering a notable boxing clash with regional fighters and a Independence Day venue.

Cyclone Thompson Brown Chicago Johnny” Thompson Sycamore, NL George Gary Ind

Households Beat Bloomer Girls In Lively Park Exhibition

A two thousand strong crowd watched the Households rout the Bloomer Girls 14 to 1 at Electric Park. Miss St Clair led the Bloomers with a walk steal and home, while Miss Robinson starred for the Households alongside pitchers Miss St Leon and Miss Banister.

Electric Park Bloomer Girls Bloomers Miss St. Clair Miss Robinson Miss St. Leon Miss Banister Sellman and Hovell& Leon Banister Polly Umpira McGowen

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