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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
15
The Bronchos enter a four game series with Galveston in Austin after finishing a northern tour. San Antonio and Pirates teams are playing well, with two back to back series then a coast trip to Galveston for three games.
In Pittsburg on June 28 the Clay court championship finals reach the singles stage. G F Touchard of New York defeated J J Armstrong of St Paul 6 1 6 3 to reach the final against R N Williams Jr, of Pennsylvania, who beat Sivard 6 2 6 1 and 6 1. In women’s singles Mary Browne, the national champion, beat Lois Moyes 6 1 6 2 and May Sutton was noted.
London June 28. The reinstatement of J A Howard of Winnipeg college, the negro member of the Canadian Olympic team, is under consideration and will be decided today. Manager Knox announced yesterday the dismissal of Howard on the charge of insubordination.
A fast paced game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Krisch Park. The Pruitt Commission company team will play the 8 A and A P outfit, with a 3 30 oclock start time.
The Miller Grocery company baseball team seeks a fast opponent from San Antonio for a game next Sunday. To arrange, contact Manager Miller at 4949-J by old telephone.
At Columbus Columbus beats Louisville 6 to 4. At Toledo Toledo defeats Indianapolis 4 to 1. At Minneapolis Milwaukee shuts out Minneapolis 3 to 0. At St Paul St Paul wins 13 to 12 in 12 innings over Kansas City.
The Women's Civic Improvement club in New Braunfels Texas has revived civic spirit through a Mayfest bazaar that netted $700. The proceeds will be invested and, with added money, used to build a modern school in the future.
In Poughkeepsie on the Hudson six colleges Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse Wisconsin and Stanford field eight oared crews for the annual four mile varsity race for the cup. Coaches predict a tightly bunched finish with Cornell and Columbia favorites and Stanford seeking to overcome training gaps.
Pastor Robert Carrol speaks Sunday afternoon at Beethoven hall with a free admission and no collection. The event features a talk titled Where Are the Dead.
The article calculates Cobb’s pay as 9000 a year 60 per game and six per at bat or chase. It notes two hours per game and 50 cents per minute plus potential $6 per bat and $6 per chase. Cobb’s late fielding and absence during the ninth inning hurt the club’s interests and fan enthusiasm.
Robert Williams known as Rubber was shot and killed at 115 Matamoras Street as he attempted to enter Maud Jones house. Jones is under arrest after Williams trespass and prior assaults on her. Williams, a frequent offender with jail escape history, reportedly was shot after he began tearing down the screen door and kicking the inner door.
In New Braunfels Texas on June 28 farmers haul corn to market as rain improves prospects. Corn sells at 75 cents as the oat crop yields well in the same section. The article notes farmers rush to make room for the new crop and reports a bountiful oat harvest.
An announcement from the American Hospital Association Swearingen Building states doctors operate day or night and prescriptions are filled at Bexar Drug Co. with hospital accommodations available in the city for 3 cents per day. Call or write for more information.
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 BE in Commerce Prone 341.
Health board reports progress in milk supply as dairymen largely comply withSan Antonio health demands. Dr. Q B Lee notes improved collection and inspection, with largest dairies in best sanitary condition. Council purchase of a cooling milk wagon proposed to enhance analysis by the city.
Professor Lee Clark, general agent for the Conference for Education in Texas, has returned from Corpus Christi Victoria San Antonio Kerrville Columbus and other points where he promoted improved school conditions. He is enlisting teachers and others for the constitutional amendment on the fall ballot and reports considerable progress.
A travel feature encourages readers to carry a guiding light mindset during trips. It promotes mindful exploration, safety tips, and personal growth while visiting new places.
John B. Carrington hailed the Moulton Lavaca county fair as among the best small exhibits in the state this year. He praised crop prospects, saying corn and cotton look excellent in Lavaca county. He credited fair officers led by F. T. Fehrenkamp and G. J. Bohnenkamp for the event’s success.
Marvin Millican aged 32 a senior law student at the University of Texas died in his apartments in Austin from typhoid fever. His home was Mount Pleasant and he had left the law school shortly before graduation to pursue a commercial course. He had been ill for some time and a body was sent to Mount Pleasant for burial.
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