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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1908

Page

3

Bronchos’ rough week seen by fans and plans for fall events

The article notes the White Bronchos’ uphill battle in the Texas State league with injuries to Merkley and a dented attack but says they remain near the Giants in the standings. It mentions fever and injuries, optimism for improved pitching and players this week, and Austin’s three game series opener. It also covers the San Antonio International Fair’s amateur athletics plans, hoped higher attendance, and possible football and gridiron events including Varsity-Aid M contests.

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Southern League results from Nashville to New Orleans

Nashville lost to Montgomery as the Climbers pulled ahead in the seventh inning. Birmingham beat Atlanta 2 to 1 behind Castleton’s late stops and McNeal’s strong pitching with a costly Birmingham error. New Orleans defeated Little Rock 2 to 1 as Breiten and Buchanan battled in a pitcher duel before a decisive sixth inning.

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Syracuse Wins in Sensational College Heat Victory

Syracuse swept to a dramatic win over Columbia in a close finish that hinged on one second. Wisconsin rower Idisch reportedly fell unconscious during the race, adding to the shock of the unexpected collapse in the bow seat.

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Miller Fined After Fracas With Fort Worth Manager

A pitcher named Miller received a fine following an incident with the Fort Worth management team after a crowd dispersed. The event occurred amid tense moments and a confrontation with officials.

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Cleveland and Chicago Beat in Free-Hitting Tilt

Baseball roundup from June 27 reports Cleveland beating Chicago in a high scoring affair amid errors. Detroit edged St Louis in a pitcher’s duel, New York overcame Boston, Philadelphia topped Washington, Cincinnati defeated Chicago, Pittsburgh beat St Louis, and a New YorkBrooklyn doubleheader ended with split results. Memphis slipped past Mobile in extra innings.

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Bronchos Crush Panthers In Home Comeback Victory

In a three game set the Panthers again upset the Bronchos on their field but the Bronchos battled back to win 9 to 7. Starters Mitchell and Pendleton delivered key hits while Salm, Brent, and Hartman provided late offense as Fort Worth edged Shreveport in a tense, error filled contest.

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Shreveport and Houston split games in Texas baseball action

Special to The Light reports Fort Worth and Shreveport results with Mitchell guiding Shreveport in two wins. Austin and Houston posted wins while Galveston and Waco suffered losses as local players delivered key defensive plays and late rallies.

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South Texas teams begin turning point season battles

Colgrove carries a private grouch to the slab as Galveston outplays Dallag yesterday. Klett hamstrings but covers, Markley and Colerove shine in fielding, Mitchell and Lents key hits. Fans in stands shout Cosgrave to win, while the same crew recalls yesterday's drama.

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Local sports brief highlights busy schedule day

The White Caps visit Lau- Heights Terrace in a morning game while two other city teams battle for bragging rights and prize races. Bicycle prizes total six, with fifteen riders entered and more expected. Other games include M Holst & Bro versus L Frank & Co on Carr Hill, Missionfield at Boerne, Jokers at Devine, and Washer Bros Red Sox three games in Barton and Uvalde. The Lockhart Red Sox schedule a fast second series with Lockhirt Radox.

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Unclear fragment hints at a child's bath experience

An obscure passage recalls a boy named Clarence in a cold bath with water not at canal temperature. His mother briefly left him as he focused on a goose feather and cried to hurry, claiming to be lining into a chicken amid fragmented place names and stray terms.

Clarence

Busy Week for Bowlers in Local League Action

The city league shows no shift in standings as teams remain tightly bunched. Key notes include Dave Justa cansa’s Laurel Bowling Club dominance with a 453 high game and 218 average, while K club posts the low 95 score and Royal Neighbors the low total. The Fern Leaves finish second, and the schedule shifts as Comanches from the Turtle league prepare to debut with a veteran lineup led by A Glueckner and G Lowther.

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Calta and Brets Set for Taner Alleys Next Thursday

A match is planned on Taner alleys featuring H Brets Calta next Thursday. The following week they are slated to meet Warles in another event.

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Fair Play Dominates as Winner in Flagship Race

In a dramatic Belmont style meeting, Fair Play won by three quarters of a length over Hes Mit with King James third after a mile and a half in 2 23 1 5. The event featured odds and favorites and marked a sensational day with Sir Martin winning the $25,000 Great Tidal Stakes for John B. Madden. Fayette was second while Helmot trailed by a head. The Madden stable collected substantial earnings across this meeting, totaling about $60,000 across four stakes.

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Lady Bowlers Thank The Light For Courtneous Support

A club note from Laurel Bowling League members thanks The Light for courteous commentary during the games and for nice souvenirs at league’s end. Signatures include MRS. F. SOMMERS and several club officers. Inset prose from Chicago News mentions a dark stormy porch scene with child dialogue.

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