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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

6

Waco Bunches Hits to Defeat San Antonio 4 2

Waco defeated San Antonio 4 to 2 as a series of timely hits, with three singles in the second inning and a sequence in the seventh and eighth. Betts and Rogers doubled for Waco and Seitz tripled in the eighth, scoring on Midkiff’s single. San Antonio’s manager Leidy fined $5 and suspended three days for protesting a decision.

Waco Tex San Antonio Miller Rogers Betts Seitz Midkiff Leidy Howell Spa Eave Kaetess Eerstive Ok Aivoscveseeiess UR Gewecke Eeien van O Sasa Cde Eis I. Cascininses Nba Cetta Wogeben Wallace Metz Wace Lex

Mandot Favorite in Ten Round Fight With Ritchie

Joe Mandot is favored by bettors in his ten round bout with Willie Ritchie in New Orleans. Both boxers are in good condition. Four local sporting writers will determine the decision. The victor hopes to earn a match with champion Ad Wolgast on the Pacific coast.

English Heavyweight Wells to Meet Palzer in New York Bout

Bombadier Wells, English heavyweight champion, to fight Al Palzer in a ten round match at the Garden Athletic Club on Friday night. It will be the first English vs American title clash in New York since 1883. Both fighters stand six feet two and a half inches, Palzer heavier at about 215 pounds to Wells 193. Wells is a fast scientific boxer, Palzer relies on a crushing blow.

New York Bombadier Wells al Palzer the Garden Athletic Club Charley Mitchell John L. Sullivan Palzer Wells

Moore’s brilliant pitching powers Pirates past Austin

In a ten inning Texas league game at Austin Moore held the home team to two runs while his Pirates Galveston scored a 2 to 1 victory. He struck out twelve, altered the batting order for pinch hitters and faced all comers without difficulty. Batteries: Austin Schulz Sweet. Galveston Moore H Williams. Umpire McCuller.

Austin Tex Pirates Galveston Moore Senators

Argentine Polo Team Invited for Narragansett Open Tourneys

The Point Judith Polo club invites the Argentine team to compete in open championship tournaments from July 29 to August 24 at Narragansett Pier Boston date June 24. The squad includes two Irishmen and two Englishmen with business ties in Argentina. Their ponies, though rough looking, are fast and skilled, aided by handicap odds after winning the Whitney cup at Hurlingham England.

Boston Mass Narragansett Pier Point Judith Hurlingham England

Close Race for Rich Purse in Paris Steeplechase

The grand steeplechase de Paris at Auteuil was won by Hopper the chestnut colt owned by M. Guerlain with Sea Lord second and Pyrrhus third. The four mile race carried a $28 000 purse and a plate prize, with Hopper winning by a neck and the trio separated by three lengths. Thirteen horses started.

Paris Hopper

American Association Results Snapshot

Indianapolis 7 6 Columbus 2 5. Kansas City 4 0 Minneapolis 12 9. Second game forfeited as Brown refused to leave field. Milwaukee 3 9 St. Paul 1 6 Toledo 6 4 Louisville 5 1.

American Association Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Brown Milwaukee St. Paul Toledo Louisville

Orioles Rout Red Sox In 14 8 Victory

In Baltimore on June 23 the International League Orioles defeated the Boston Americans 14 to 8. The game saw strong offense from Baltimore and a tough outing for Boston on the road.

Red Sox Orioles Baltimore Boston Americans

Roundups and Higgins Tie City League Standings

In Sunday city league games Higgins Co. defeated Stowers 9 to 5, leaving Datkowitz and Higgins tied for first place. The matches showcased two notable contests and tightened the top of the standings.

Higgins Higgins Co Stowers Plumbers Datkowitz

Leach Cross Defeats Knockout Brown in New York Ring

Leach Cross, dominant lightweight, defeats Knockout Brown in a decisive NY bout. Brown, a dentist by trade, had been Cross’s strongest challenger in the capital city fight circuit.

Leach Cross New York Knockout Brown

Where They Play Today. San Antonio in Waco.

Sports brief lists teams and venues with matchups across Texas cities. The note mentions San Antonio at Waco, Houston at Fort Worth, Beaumont at Dallas, and Galveston at Austin.

Waco San Antonio Galveston Austin Beaumont-Dallas Houston-Fort Worth P. A Houston Eeereree Rere Sao Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Aos Houston Dallas

Yesterday's Results in Major League Action

Cleveland defeated Chicago 2 to 1 while Detroit routed St. Louis 7 to 6 in baseball scores reported yesterday.

Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis

National League Results From Yesterday

Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg 12 to 1 and Chicago beat St Louis 4 to 2 in NL play.

Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis

World Series Playoff Pairings Mentioned Across Cities

The note lists baseball matchups by city with teams playing in Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Pittsburg St Louis Chicago Cincinnati, indicating a cross city schedule or broadcast plan for a major baseball event.

Plyd Herrea Boston Chicago Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Eeenee Eree Fee Detroit New York St. Louis Pittsburg Chicago Ass Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis

Red Caps Sweep Two On Morning Baseball Card

The Red Caps beat the Meters 4 to 3 in eleven innings with a late run. They then defeated Los Angeles Heights 15 to 7 behind strong hitting from Jordan and Whitney. Frank Bros. won both ends of a doubleheader, 7 to 1 over the Alistars and 9 to 2 over the Harlandales, with Hynes, Butler, Brice, and Frank Bros. contributing on offense and defense.

Red Caps Meters Ea Cee Ramsey Pirkie Martin Vanphal Los Angeles Heights Jordan Whitney R. H. E. Iecon Whittaker Pirkle Morris Fleming Appelby Frank Bros Alistars Harlandales di Emo Oguch Hynes Butler Brice Mapiengale Os R. H. E. Pra McCarty Melcher Stanley

Milam Stars Take Doubleheader at Viva

Milam Stars defeated Viva in a Sunday doubleheader. In the first game Ives pitched and Leon caught for Milam, scoring 7 to 2 with Adams and Biank behind Viva. The second game saw Hass on the mound for Milam in a 9 to 0 shutout as Herms and Biank guarded Viva.

Milam Stars Viva Ives Leon Hass EAR Ick Kosck Adams Biank Milami

Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation

A short travel column urges travelers to carry a guiding light for safe trips. It promotes mindful pacing, scenic routes, and practical gear while noting the value of staying present during leisure journeys.

Balloon Race Plans for Kansas City Volunteers

Kansas City expects two entrants in the national elimination balloon races starting July 27. The Kansas City Aero club arranged a new bag balloon to accompany the Kansas City III, used last summer. Capt. H. E. Honeywell of St. Louis will pilot the old balloon, while John Watts may pilot the Kansas City III if he completes the remaining qualification flights needed for an Aero club of America pilot license.

Kansas City Kansas City Aero Club Watts Aero Club of America

Saratogas win two games as Blums and East Ends fall

The Saratogas defeated Emil Blum Co. 12 to 11 in the first game and won 8 to 7 in the second. Scoring details and line scores show close contests with late rallies, as listed by the home box.

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Laurel Heights Terrace Defeats Millers 10 to 5 In Sunday Baseball

Laurel Heights Terrace baseball team beat Millers 10 to 5 on Sunday. Bertetti and Holguin provided standout plays with a double play and strong pitching. The winners clutched timely hits and solid fielding throughout the game.

Millers Laurel Heights Terrace Chapas Bertetti Holguin Cleal Metorco Abandonado A. Hernandez A. Garcia

Milami Tops Carr Hill Blues at Krisch Park

Milami defeated Carr Hill Blues 10 to 7 at Krisch Park Sunday morning. Hoffman homered and doubled in the win while Diego also starred. Umpire Favella officiated. batteries Garcia Mason Garza Johns and Garcia listed.

Milami Carr Hill Blues Krisch Park Hoffman Diego Garcia Mason Garza Johns Favella

Woodmen Defeat Harlandale in Army Post Diamond Game

The Woodmen of the World defeated the Harlandales 6 to 5 on the Army Post diamond. Holbrook and King starred for Woodmen while Webber and Holbrook shared battery duties with Umpire Coon. The Ed Steves & Song team then beat Los Angeles Heights 7 to 6 in a morning game as Shaw and Magzer led the offense and Murray held the mound to three hits.

Woodmen Harlandale Harlandaies Army Post Holbrook King R. H. EB Webber Stanley Erhardt Coon Steves Heights Ed Steves Los Angeles Heights Shaw Magzer Murray

Southern League Results From Montgomery and Mobile

Birmingham defeated Montgomery 4 to 2 in Montgomery. New Orleans edged Mobile 4 to 3 in Mobile. No other games were played. Music every night at White Horse Tavern.

Montgomery Birmingham Mobile New Orleans White Horse Tavern

Flynn Poised to Challenge Johnson in July Title Fight

San Francisco dispatch previews Jim Flynn meeting Jack Johnson in Las Vegas on July 4. Flynn vows brave assault, while Johnson uses taunts to lure rushing counters. Past November 1907 clash analyzed for tactics, stamina, and potential impact on the rematch.

San Francisco Cal Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Las Vegas Jack Flynn Jim Johnson Cofforth’s

Davis Cup Tie May Move to November in New Zealand

The Davis International Cup tennis series in New Zealand may shift to November from December or January per the Australian Lawn Tennis Association. Britain and France begin preliminaries in June, the winning nation faces the United States in September, then Melbourne awaits with three weeks of practice ahead of the challenge matches. It is unlikely Larned will join the American team this year.

New York New Zealand Melbourne Larned

Team Hits Toboggan Milk The Joske Nine Lose Two

The Joske team of the San Antonio Mercantile league lost two games at the Fair Grounds diamond to Wolff and Marx. The first contest ended 2 to 0 and the second 10 to 6. Rain halted the afternoon schedule. Taggart and Rilling starred in the two morning games.

Joske San Antonio Mercantile League Fair Grounds Wolff & Marx Tagfart Rilling R. H. E. Woile SOMME Eeup Aegigent Aus Aia Blacey Rogers Renz Burke Oeding Walsh Varge Brown Blalack

Texas league split season proposal draws attention

Reports from Fort Worth indicate a plan to divide the Texas league season into two pennant races this year. Proponents include Morris Iglehart Black Devers Maloney and Davidson. Gardner and Doak Roberts remain noncommittal as a Dallas meeting with President Wilbur Allen is arranged.

Fort Worth Tex Morris Iglehart Black Dallas Wilbur Allen League Allen

Boerne Falls to Third Cavalry in Rough Baseball Clash

Boerne, Tex. lost to the Third Cavalry 17 to 10 in a hard hitting game. Boerne’s errors proved costly as the cavalry dominated early and late. Batteries Nevert Clemp and Brennan Gueldner Guthrie umpire Hall.

Boerne Tex Third Cavalry Cavalry R. H. B. Troop DE Nevert Clemp Brennan Gueldner Guthrie Hall

Washer Orioles Win In Commercial League Thriller

The Washer Orioles defeated the Households 2 to 1 at Krisch Park yesterday morning in a game that kept the pennant race tight. The decision came in the ninth inning as fast clean ball marked the contest. A doubleheader is planned next Sunday afternoon at Krisch Park between the Households and Johnston & Burnett, with the Bankers expected to join the roster for the second series.

Hayes Nelson Match Off Plans Canceled in Columbus

Grover Hayes of Columbus has called off the proposed July 4 match with Battling Nelson at Winnipeg. The two fighters failed to reach terms.

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