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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
3
The Puncock base ball team defeated Missionfield 6 to 2 at West End in a hard fought game marked by four first inning runs and late rallies. Peacock and Power starred for Peacock with strong defense while Missionfield battled to the end.
Local sports items report High Seron beat Dallas Street 4 to 0 in four innings on Oakland street, while other schools scramble for representation at yesterday’s BALA gathering. San Antonio Academy’s strong lineup promises more prep work ahead with a week to league play. Turner track trophies ordered for league and Verein, aiming for another win at the meet as San Mares basketball rivals prepare for 3 pm games tomorrow, with local sides Manchester and Aven fielding strong squads.
The Pioneer Mills team defeated the Dueker squad in two games at Mia Garden alleys. Pioneers stars A Sterms Heckmann Wai Riedhel Wid Uester led the attack, while Arnold Wiedenfeld Zimmerman and Litz starred for the Duekers. Beare opened strong for the Pioneers.
H S Kraher, mother of budding Bronco prospects, registers this morning as experts label him a lively recruit. He plans to depart this afternoon to showcase his arm and fielding. He is a versatile infielder seen as fit for third base or shortstop.
Local shelter records show Kellerman, last seen with a wife and veermils, reported missing amid morning events. Everhart and Nils are mentioned in transit notices as expected contacts. authorities anticipate updates as winds shift and new news arrives for the week.
An incomplete local cricket note references San Antonio cricket, a person named Piya, and a ground event after a lower post. Details are garbled, but the fragment suggests a match setup or post game remark likely tied to a small club or informal play in San Antonio.
The fragment describes a mid week shoot event of the Laurel Trelahts Gun Club held yesterday afternoon. Despite Teh wind, the work of all was better than average with several shooters including Mallory and Webb noted among participants. The item ends with a cabinet of hardware and goods from The Hongaroware Co. and Guy Price Store.
The Thomas sextette defeated Brackenridge Grammar School 17 to 10 in a junior city championship matchup. M. Guinn scored 13 of Thomas’s points with strong team passing and defense while Goldbeck and Johnson starred for Brackenridge. Referee Ty Rownels officiated a fast game with steady shooting and notable inside play.
Thomas and High School face a league deciding game this afternoon with the title at stake. Both squads are in good shape as Miss Boettler returns for Trinity High. Middlebrook is sidelined by injury. Officials are praised for impartiality as fans anticipate a dramatic last contest in a season dominated by close finishes and single-point margins.
Turners split a twin bill with the Colts taking the first by 27 and the Bros by a narrow margin. Colts set two records for the series with a high inning score of 70 and a game total of 207. Beare, Baety, Lohmueller, and Wharton starred as teams fielded strong lineups and tight defense.
Beethovens alleys were busy last night with bowling action. Charley Rechel impressed as a beginner bowler for the Colts and showed promise. The Akime Olly Ladies’ group drew a strong crowd for a well attended practice at the Postoffice gym, with forthcoming tenpin tournament and evening play on Winter routes alleys.
The Eagles defeated the Comets in both matches, winning the first by 18 pins and the second by 36. Eagles totaled 1261 across two games at 813 average while the Comets had 577 for an average of 269 per game. Notable standouts included J Neugebauer and C Meyer, with lineups listing Neugebauer captains and several Tarrillion and Meyer teammates.
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