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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

10

Youngsters Ten Meet In Junior Golf Tourney At San Antonio

A junior championship golf event for players under 20 years old is set for 3:30 p.m. at the San Antonio Country Club. The first flight will play today with eight top scorers advancing to the second flight next Tuesday. Participants include Edward Tarrant Arthur Seelig E Carruth Jr C Mangham Sheeley Collier Fred Tarrant Will Scott Lamar Seeligson Walter Negley Robert Scott Jack Tarrant and W Ogden among others.

San Antonio Edward Tarrant Arthur Seelig E. B. Carruth Jr C. E. Mangham Sheeley Collier Fred Tarrant Will Scott Lamar Seeligson Walter Negley Robert Scott Jack Tarrant W. Ogden William Clegg William Aubrey

Foster Stings Dallas Rally Tops Giants in Houston Duel

Dallas hammered Foster with a vengeance to win the second game of the series, 7 to 3, as the Giants beat Houston. Britton made a great catch and Ens turned in a standout stop. Shantz Sewell and Gibson guided Dallas while Foster and Allen worked for Houston.

Dallas Tex Foster Giants Houston Britton Ens R. H Shantz Sewell Gibson Foster and Allen Newhouse

Wood New Iron Man of American League

The article lauds Joe Wood of the Boston Red Sox as the league’s top pitcher, noting 146 complete innings in 17 games, a high win total, and unmatched endurance. It compares him to Ed Walsh and Jack Coombs, highlights his consistency, and mentions key opponents and dates from April to June.

Nationals White Sox Athletics Jack Coombs Browns Joe Wood Boston Red Sox Wood Hall O’brien Bedient Joe Johnson Ed Walsh Ironmen Red Sox Yankees Tigers Groom Boston Stovallites Cicotte Vean Gregg

Southern League Results

At Birmingham Nashville 2. At Atlanta Atlanta 11 Chatta nooga 0. No other games played.

Birmingham Birmingham Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga

Texas League Yesterday's Results Brief

San Antonio 8 Austin 1. Dallas 7 Houston 3. Galveston 3 Waco 0. Fort Worth 5 Beaumont 0. Today matchups: San Antonio at Austin, Houston at Dallas, Galveston at Waco, Beaumont at Fort Worth.

San Antonio Austin Dallas Houston Galveston Waco Worth Beaumont Fort Worth Piya P. C. Houston Ee

Sports Scores Summary From Regional Games

Chicago blank St Louis 0. Washington 3 0 over Boston 2 3. New York 6 Philadelphia 6 11. Detroit 4 Cleveland 1.

Chicago St. Louis Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland

Detroit in Cleveland New York in Philadelphia Boston in Washington

A compact report notes matchups or exhibition activities linking Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia Boston and Washington in a designed schedule or series context. It lists cities and teams involved without detailing outcomes or dates.

Brooklyn in Boston Philadelphia in New York

A concise pairing lists city matchups with rivaling teams across major leagues. The line contrasts Brooklyn with Boston and Philadelphia with New York, then Pittsburg with St. Louis and Chicago with Cincinnati, suggesting a cross city comparison or schedule note.

New York Philadelphia Pittsburg St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cincinnati

Pirates Blank Waco as Harbin Shines on Mound

In Waco Texas on June 27 Galveston defeated Waco 8 to 0. Harbin pitched effectively striking out nine and allowing nine baserunners. All runs came in the fifth inning on a walk error and single plus Harbin's double and a sacrifice. Dagey and Crichlow fanned twice and thrice respectively.

Waco Tex Galveston Harbin Dagey Crichlow R. H. EE Jost Reilly Alexander Howell

Van Sickle Ejects Players as Fort Worth Tops Beaumont

Fort Worth defeated Beaumont 5 to 1 after a game of loose hitting and aggressive base running. Umpire Van Sickle ejected H Dawson and Larson for bench comments and Lemon for protesting. Perritt earned the win with Kitchens backing him. Peaster and O Brien handled the Beaumont battery.

Fort Worth Tex Beaumont Peritt Oilers Panthers van Sickle H. Dawson Larson Lemon R. H

Automobile Club Adopts House Plans for San Antonio Clubhouse

The San Antonio Automobile Club approved house plans at a St. Anthony Hotel meeting. The building committee has $9,200 to spend on the clubhouse, plus funds already spent, with total cost not to exceed $11,000. Architects Adams & Adams designed the plans and a contract will be let to W A Johnson Construction in a few days.

San Antonio Automobile Club North Loop St. Anthony Hotel Adams & Adams W. A. Johnson

White to Box in Army Post Bouts Next Wednesday

Corporal Ellis announced Charles White of the Fourteenth Cavalry reached San Antonio last night and will appear in a preliminary bout at the Army post. It is likely that Young Nelson will be the opponent. Ticket sales for the twenty nine round program are strong and a large crowd is expected. The main fifteen round bout participants have not named a referee. the third man in the ring with Jeffries and Merritt will be announced by next Saturday.

Corporal Ellis Army Post Charles White Fourteenth Cavalry San Antonio Nelson Jeffries Merritt

Kissel Kars Roughly Eliminated From Southwest Title Race

Kissel Kars of Austin were defeated at Texas league park by the San Antonio Commercial league Households yesterday afternoon ending any chance for the amateur championship in Southwest Texas. The Kissel Kars were outplayed throughout by the San Antonio team and the Washer Orioles are favored to meet Kissel Kars in Taylor next week with potential games on July 3 4 and 5 depending on negotiations.

Texas League Park Austin San Antonio Texas

Brown's Title Challenged in Wrestling Challenge

Charley Benthrop of Bartlett claims to be the ex champion middleweight wrestler of Germany and challenges Pet Brown to a straight match to be held at Bartlett or Granger. Brown will accept only if Benthrop posts a $500 purse and Brown matches it.

Brown Taylor Tex Taylor Opera House Charley Benthrop Bartlett Germany Pet Brown Granger Benthrop

Orange Again Defeats El Campo In 9th Victory

Orange beat El Campo 9 to 0 in a game played yesterday. The win featured strong hitting by Orange with pitcher Turner and catcher Vance contributing. Umpire was Isaacson.

Orange el Campo Campo Tex Il Campo Nelson Spain Qwen Turner Vance Isaacson

New Baseball Team to Debut in San Antonio Amateurs

A new team called the Baiiiroag World outfit will play its first game next Sunday afternoon against the Red Caps. A meeting of the railroaders' team is set for Friday night and all members are urged to attend.

San Antonio Baiiiroag World Red Caps Railroaders

Lockhart Team Triumphs 7-1 Over Gonzales in Texas

In Gonzales Texas on June 26 the Lockhart baseball team defeated Gonzales 7 to 1 on the local diamond. Key players included Dubose and Mavis for Gonzales and Henderson and Caffery for Lockhart.

Lockhart Gonzales Tex Gonzales and Lockhart Lockhart Boys Dubose Mavis Henderson and Caffery

Senators Suffer a Lopsided Defeat to San Antonio Bronchos

In Austin, Texas, the San Antonio baseball team routed the Senators 8 to 3 as Herbert started and McCullar relieved. Browning kept the Senators largely quiet, with key hits from Robinson, Hinninger, and Burke highlighting San Antonio's decisive fifth inning and early lead.

Herbert McCullar MccCullar MclLarry Wallace Metz Browning Hinninger Burke Seitz San Antonio Austin Hill Smith McLarry McKee Goeller Midkiff, &Bee Clark Betts If

Griffith Objects To Counting Managers As Players

Washington June 27 Clark Griffith manager of the Senators protests that under the latest American league edict a club should have 25 players and that coaches in uniform are not players He cites Harry Wolverton Harry Davis Jake Stahl and Jimmy Callahan as true players while Hughey Jennings Connie Mack and himself should not be counted He was rushed to the hospital with doubtful recovery Collins a baseball fan attended a game yesterday and after becoming aroused dreamed he rooted for the home team and cracked through a window

Washington D. C Clark Griffith Senators Ban Johnson Griffith Harry Wolverton Harry Davis Jake Stahl Jimmy Callahan Hughey Jennings Connie Mack Collins

Fan Injured After Fall From City Window

Camden June 27 William Collins imagined a baseball game and rooted for the home team. He lost his balance at his fourthstory window and fell from his Broadway home.

Camden N. J William Collins Broadway

Pierson Knocks Out Thompson in Denver Bout

Charley Pierson known as the fighting newsboy from New York stopped Battling Thompson a Cheyenne middleweight in the third round of a ten round scheduled bout in Denver Colorado last night.

Fighting Newsboy Denver Colo Charley Pierson New York Thompson Cheyenne

Dixon Kilbane Featherweight Title Bout Set for Cleveland

Tommy Dixon the south featherweight champion has been matched to meet Johnny Kilbane for the world featherweight championship in Cleveland on July 4. The bout will be twelve rounds.

Kansas City Tommy Dixon South Johnny Kilbane Cleveland

American Association Scores From Minneapolis to Indianapolis

The tally spans Minneapolis 8 Milwaukee 6 St Paul 5 Kansas City 4 Columbus 2 Louisville 7 Toledo 2 Indianapolis 4 in 11 innings. Strong game results show varied outcomes across nine cities with a late finish.

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

Louisiana man eclipses Pooh Bah with varied posts

A Tribune reader from Lutcher, Louisiana sends a card for A. M. Melancon listing many roles from undertaker and notary to city judge, chief of police, tax collector, photographer, theater manager, and music teacher. The piece notes the eccentric array as a display of Melancon’s multi pageant life.

Girl Scouts Learn Practical Skills for Safe Outdoors

A historical note emphasizes Girl Scouts should master baby care, bread baking, coal fire building, and darning. It also stresses navigation in woods and basic first aid like snake bite treatment as essential outdoor preparedness.

Flynn Plans Cautious Fight Against Johnson on July 4

Fireman Jim Flynn says he will not rush Jack Johnson in the July 4 bout. He learned from their November 2, 1907 clash that early aggression fails. Flynn aims to let Johnson initiate the battle and aims to last beyond fifteen rounds.

Jim Flynn Pueblo Jack Johnson Flynn Johnson Jim

Nixon Loses Close Game in Nixon Texas

Nixon lost yesterday's game to the Roundups of San Antonio in a 1 to 0 decision. The Roundups scored in the sixth inning while outhitting Nixon two to one. Batteries Meyer Schuhardt Dumke Palm Holstein and Hendon were used.

Nixon Tex San Antonio Meyer and Schuhardt and Dumke Palm, Holstein and Hendon

Americans Win More Prizes at Olympia Harness Event

At the international horseshow in London on June 27 Americans led in the harness horse division. Judge W H Moore's Lord Seaton and Lady Seaton won first class 49 for pairs driven by ladies and shown to a phaeton with rumble. J Sumner Draper's Soccor and Baronet placed third in the same class.

Amercans London Olympia W. H. Moore Lord Seaton Lady Seaton Rumble J. Sumner Draper Soccor Baronet

Meier's Pharmacy Baseball Team Plans Evening Meeting

An important meeting of Meier's Pharmacy baseball team is scheduled for tonight at Fest's hall. Members are urged to attend as several urgent matters will be discussed. The session will begin promptly at 8 o'clock.

Meier's Pharmacy Fest’s Hall

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