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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1912

Page

6

San Antonio Wins Final Game of Series in Fort Worth

San Antonio defeated Fort Worth 7 to 2 as pitcher Parrish struggled early then settled. Goodwin pitched steadily for the visitors, while Betts, Metz, and Davis fueled a decisive third inning with bases loaded walks and a long game-changing hit.

San Antonio Fort Worth Tex Panthers Parrish Clyde Goodwin Seitz Wallace Frank Metz Lemon Metz Davis Betts Melts Eeabawniae Eun Burke AB. BR Thompson Lotror Sisceeckee Ae Vsacvaane Eaveen Wyche Goodwin Cooper Salm Howard Newhouse

Waco Navigators Rout Beaumont 5 0 in Shutout

Waco Navigators defeated Beaumont 5 to 0 as Martina overdid wild pitches and Beaumont hitters struggled. Ogles pitched well with solid defensive support while Beaumont could not push across a run despite Holtz reaching first once. Wacos eight safeties and timely scoring produced the decisive margin in Waco Texas yesterday.

Waco Tex Martina Beaumont Holtz Ogles R. H. E. Mymeo Carson Dawson Howeil

Mandot May Meet Wolgast After Ritchie Bout

New Orleans reports that if Joe Mandot defeats Willie Ritchie in a 10 round bout at the Orleans Arena on Monday night he will accept Tom McCarey’s offer to fight champion Ad Wolgast in August.

Mandot Wolgast New Orleans Joe Mandot Willie Ritchie The Orleans A Tom McCarey Los Angeles Ad Wolgast

Artillery Team Beats Cavalry In Polo Clash

Fifth artillery defeated Third cavalry 9 1 2 to 1 at cavalry post field. Captains Browne and Churchill starred for the artillery as Lieut Smith and Lieut Johnson contributed for the cavalry. The win advances Fifth Artillery toward army championships with a Washington trip ahead and a strong showing at Fort Sam Houston cited. Umpire William Meadows and multiple officers noted for pivotal plays.

Cavalry Post Third Cavalry Fifth Artillery Fort Sill Washington Fort Sam Houston Department of Texas Captain Browne Churchill H. B. Johnson Smith Honeycutt Browne Crane Prince Johnson Bristol Wagner R. Johnson F. Johnson William Meadows

Austin Game a Farce in Bunting Loss to Houston

Houston defeated Austin 6 to 0 as McCuller faltered after a blown bunt, Herbert pitched after a rough start, and umpire Gaston drew sharp criticism for a string of poor calls. Foster held the Senators while Houston's Reynolds and the battery backed the win.

Austin Tex Houston McCulier Foster Senators McCuller Herbert Gaston Hinninger Reynolds

Dallas Giants rout Galveston in early inning slugfest

Dallas defeated Galveston 9 to 2 in Dallas yesterday after scoring seven runs in the first inning. Morton was pulled after six runs, Tate relieved and steadyed the game. Batter notes: Dallas 13 hits, Galveston 6. Sewell Gibson Morton Tate Alexander used. Umpire Van Sickle.

Dallas Tex Giants Morton Tate H. B

Chicago Plays Pittsburg 7 to 4 in United States League

Chicago defeated Pittsburg 7 to 4 in a United States League game. Only this matchup was scheduled on the board.

Chicago Pittsburg

Experts Predict New Heavyweight Hopefuls Rise Soon

A San Francisco observer weighs Flynn vs Johnson and predicts aging may topple the long-reigning champion. He argues a fresher white hope could emerge within two years, citing Palzer and McCarty as promising youths while noting Langford Jeannette and McVeannie remain top colored contenders.

San Francisco Cal Jim Flynn Jack Johnson Flynn Johnson Husky Jack Sam Langford Sam McVeannie Joe Jeannette Aero Brigade Jeannette al Palzer Luther McCarty Jim Jeffries Tom Sharkey Gus Rustin

Governor to Rule on Johnson Flynn Boxing Match

Governor W C McDonald announced a public statement by 6 pm Monday after consulting prominent citizens in East Las Vegas New Mexico. He did not commit to banning the Johnson Flynn bout unless gambling law infractions are found.

Las Vegas N. M W. C. McDonald

Bankers to Start in Second Series of San Antonio League

The Bankers ball team will replace the Chapas in the San Antonio Commercial league and enter pennant contention with the second series. They will play several practice games first, delaying league play until the second series begins. Tomorrow’s league game between the Washer Orioles and the Households moves to morning at Krisch park due to the change.

Bankers Chapas San Antonio Krisch Park League

Tennis Players Gather for National Clay Court Championship

Tennis champions from across the country gather in Pittsburg for the national clay court championship conducted by the Pittsburg Athletic Association. The event opens this afternoon with championship class players such as N. Williams F. H. Harris P. D. Siverd J. G. Nelson. No doubles today nor women or mixed doubles. Harold H. Hackett and W. Merrill Hall of New York have entered. Play continues through next week.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Athletic Association N. Williams F. H. Harris P. D. Siverd J. G. Nelson Harold H. Hackett W. Merrill Hall New York

Oklahoma State league to reorganize after Anadarko exit

Magnates of the Oklahoma State league meet in Tulsa to reorganize following Anadarko's withdrawal. Nine days remain in the first season as Tulsa and Okmulgee plan a championship series next week. Enid takes over the Anadarko franchise and the circuit will likely have six clubs.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma State League Anadarko Okmulgee Enid

American Team First at Olympia Show

Judge W. H. Moore won Class 61 with his four horse light bay team not under 15.1 hands at the Olympia international horse show in London. This victory grants him the cup for the class for a second consecutive year, making it his absolute property.

London W. H. Moore Olympia Moore

Riebe Undertaxing Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaxing Co offers auto ambulance service based at 221 East Commerce with phone contact 341 for emergency and transport needs.

Riebe Undertaxing Co Auto Ambulance Service E. Com

Prospect for a boxing champion rises as Johnson era nears

The author notes widespread boxing growth across cities and asserts a white fighter who defeats Jack Johnson could gain vast wealth. A young heavyweight is urged to pursue the path, with Johnson's era seen as a defining proving ground before next Fourth of July. The piece highlights trainers and managers seeking future champions as the sport flourishes nationwide.

Jack Johnson Johnson

Stevens-Duryea to Build Modern East Springfield Plant

The Stevens-Duryea company announces a new East Springfield factory featuring waterproof floors and dust proof construction. The four story brick and steel complex occupies a 40 acre tract with a 508 by 80 foot building and 40,000 square feet per floor.

Stevens-Duryea Automobile East Springfield Mass Stevens- Duryea Broad Boulevard J. Frank Duryea Stevens-Duryea Duryea Duryea Motor Wagon Company Stevens- Duryea Company

Yesterday's Results Shows Mixed Scores Across Texas

Summary of games including San Antonio defeating Fort Worth 7 to 2, Houston beating Austin 6 to 0, Waco 5 over Beaumont 9, and Dallas tying Galveston 9 to 2. Local scores reflect regional matchups and standings updates.

San Antonio Fort Worth Houston Austin Waco Beaumont Dallas Galveston

Where They Play Today San Antonio in Waco

San Antonio in Waco. Houston in Fort Worth. Beaumont in Dallas. Galveston in Austin.

San Antonio Waco Houston Fort Worth Beaumont Dallas Galveston Austin

Where They Play Today Nets St. Louis Chicago Clash

St. Louis hosts Chicago, Cleveland visits Detroit, Washington plays Philadelphia, and Boston travels to New York in today’s NBA slate featuring key Eastern and Western matchups.

Teama Plyd P. C. Boston Chicago Washington Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburg

National League Results From Yesterday

New York defeated Boston 6 to 2 as Chicago beat St. Louis 7 to 6. Brooklyn crushed Philadelphia 7 to 0 while Pittsburg Cincinnati game was rained out.

Boston New York Nationals Giants Marvel New York Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati

City Matchups Highlight Cross-Region Pairings

New York faces Boston while Philadelphia meets Brooklyn. Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh and Chicago visits St Louis in a set of intercity matchups across the region.

Bastrop Tops Smithville In Forfeit Shocker

With Bastrop leading 3 to 0, Smithville quit the field in the first half of the sixth inning and forfeited the game to Bastrop. Batteries: Smithville McDowell Tolbert Bastrop Clemens Wetsel Umpires Glass Burleson.

Bastrop Tex Smithville McDowell Tolbert Clemens Wetsel Glass Burleson

Merritt And Jeffries Set For Rematch At Fort Sam Houston

Tim Merritt the army light weight champion and local favorite Young Jeffries will clash again likely next Wednesday night at the Fort Sam Houston gym. Their previous ten round draw sparks demand for a fifteen round bout with preliminaries and a six round exhibition to open the card.

Tim Merritt Army Jeffries Fort Sam Houston Fisti

Second game with Orange ends in late rally

In El Campo on June 22 the affair stayed close until the ninth when Orange pushed in two runs to lead 8 to nothing over Shypokes. Batteries: Orange Stevenson and Holt El Campo Seyder and Owen.

EL Campo Tex Orange Stevenson Holt Seyder Owen

Last Game Goes to Orange in Texas Series

Special to The Light from Giddings Texas June 22. Orange defeated Giddings 7 to 1 in the final of three games. Batteries Willis and Williams for Giddings Vance and Whermann for Orange. Orange team left last night for El Campo to play three days.

Orange Giddings Tex Orang Willis Williams Whermann Vance Las el Campo

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