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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
8
Las Vegas New Mexico readies for a potential 50 000 July 4th gathering as authorities pledge to enforce state gambling laws around the Johnson Flynn fight and a heavyweight title bout. Governor McDonald warns civil powers will be used to curb vice if needed.
Report from Las Vegas describes Johnson's crowd support among locals and Mexicans, with bets on a July 4 confrontation. Analysts debate training readiness, noting Johnson’s claimed one punch plan versus John Arthur’s readiness for a longer fight.
All members of the American Olympic team trained for two hours in Antwerp. Melvin W. Sheppard ran two miles in fast time while pole vaulting impressed spectators with the height reached by Wright of Dartmouth who holds the record. The team showed up splendidly and rested aboard the Finland. Lieutenant Graham of the U.S. cavalry, injured previously, is much improved after riding practice.
George Carpentier the French English middleweight champion was disqualified in the nineteenth round of his bout with Frank Klaus in Dieppe. Both fighters used rough tactics with Klaus delivering elbow blows in clinches. Carpentier’s manager leaped in and threw up the sponge leading to the referee disqualification.
The Roundups of the City league travel to Nixon for three games on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. They aim to field nearly their regular lineup and meet the Range team in Nixon on July 4 and 5. Manager Dugosh will supervise the trips.
The Household Team calls a meeting tonight at the Windmill to plan for a Wednesday game against Kissel Kar of Austin at Texas League park as part of the railroad picnic.
In the start of the French automobile grand prize race at Dieppe Colinet driving a Gregoier car capsized after attempting to pass a competitor. His mechanician Bessagnana was instantly killed and Colinet seriously injured. The race began at dawn with forty seven starters and a course of 77 kilometers to be covered twenty times across two days.
San Antonio based Crunchos open a road series with the Senators after a five win, nine game stretch. Leidy returns from a one day suspension and Browning is set to start on the mound against Jack Ashton, a tough opponent for the visitors.
The Households of the San Antonio Commercial league will play the Kissel Kars of Austin at Texas League park tomorrow afternoon. The game starts at 3 o clock. Kissel Kars are considered the strongest nine in the region having defeated several top teams. The match aims to crown the Southwest champion team through this meeting.
Announcement from New York states Jim Vaughn former Fort Worth fireman and New York Americans pitcher has been sold to the Washington Americans. Manager Clark Griffith sought a strong pitcher and the transfer is believed to be for cash. Vaughn will report to Washington at once.
The Lockhart Tennis club formed in Lockhart Texas with Miss Sallie Baker as president Miss Emma Mabel Carrington as vice president and Miss Leila Lancaster as secretary treasurer. Members include Miss Verna Grover Birdie Schwartz Evelyn Raney Bird Zachary and Bessie Smith. Games set for Tuesday and Saturday on the schoolhouse court.
The national baseball commission dismissed the claim of Carl Flick for salary from April 11 to April 26 after his moves between Detroit Chattanooga and New Haven. A counter claim by Chattanooga for $35 borrowed money was allowed.
Birmingham beats Montgomery 16 to 9 at Montgomery. New Orleans defeats Mobile 5 to 1 at Mobile. Memphis vs Atlanta and Nashville vs Chattanooga games postponed due to rain.
An entry for Dr J R Cunningham appears with address 449 Moore and occupation osteopath. The notation indicates practice locations and contact details in the old city directory.
Manager Leidy of the San Antonio Navigators returns to the lineup after a brief non suspension, as Waco tops San Antonio 9 to 0. Englebreit replaced the starter, Lohman struggled with control, and Ayers lasted seven innings for the Bronchos.
San Antonio in Austin Houston in Dallas Galveston in Waco Beaumont in Fort Worth list of today’s venues shows five city pairings across the state indicating host sites for games or events.
St Louis in Chicago Detroit in Cleveland New York in Philadelphia Loston in Washington.
Brooklyn in Boston. Philadelphia in New York. Pittsburg in St. Louis. Chicago in Cincinnati.
Dallas and Beaumont split a Dallas doubleheader with Dallas taking 3 1 in game one and Beaumont winning 8 3 in game two Rube Evans pitched both games for Dallas with solid support but couldn't secure a sweep in the June 24 25 action at Dallas.
The Senators defeated the Pirates 9 to 3 in Austin. Early he had a chance at a close score but errors by the Pirates, five in total, widened the gap as Morton was attacked. Batteries: Austin Taylor and Hinninger Galveston Morton and Alexander. Umpire McKee.
In Fort Worth on June 25 the Panthers defeated Houston 8 to 3 to win the final game of the series. Cravenstein pitched effectively in key moments for the locals while Rose struggled with poor support from his teammates.
Scores from four games list Toledo 6 Louisville 7 at Toledo Kansas City 4 Minneapolis 3 at Kansas City Milwaukee 7 St. Paul 13 at Milwaukee and Indianapolis 3 at Indianapolis Columbus 7 in 13 innings.
Representatives of Young Jeffries Tim Merritt and army post gym management met to finalize plans for a fifteen round bout to be staged at the post gymnasium one week from next Wednesday night. A referee issue from the previous match may be addressed by forming a three man local panel to select a competent official.
Members of the San Antonio Automobile Club will meet in the St Anthony Hotel ballroom Wednesday night to review the clubhouse on the North Loop site and take final action. The meeting follows a thorough review and committee referral for new building material bids.
Judge W. H. Moore’s Robin Hood won first prize in class 47 for single harness horses over 15.2 hands shown to a brougham. Moore’s Lord Seaton and Lady Seaton won blue rib bon in class 33 tandems over 15 and not exceeding 15.2 hands with Draper of Boston taking second. In class 25 single harness horses over 16 hands, Moore’s Robinson finished second.
Willie Ritchie of San Francisco kept the pressure on Joe Mandot of New Orleans throughout a scheduled ten round bout at the Orleans Athletic Club. Mandot fought on weakly as Ritchie scored with rights and lefts to the face and body and remained in good condition at the final bell.
The note argues that boxing matches should be held in this city with the same adequacy and satisfaction seen elsewhere, urging adoption of the practice locally.
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