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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1911

Page

12

Bronchos Open Spring Drill In Sunny Warmth

Local baseball notes describe the Bronchos taking early morning batting practice under sunny skies. Metz Wakefield and Hoyt Lape Cochran pitched and stretched for weight control while Betts and Burke show improving hitting. Bobby Wallace fields cleanly and Jack Burke joins in preparing for the exhibition against the Senators from Austin.

Bronhchos Metz Wakefield Hoyt Lape Cochran Smith Bannon Betts Bobby Wallace Jack Burke Michigan Senators Austin

Largest entry list promised at San Antonio Driving Club event

The Friday matinee features the largest entry list in each event ever started at the San Antonio Driving Club. Favorites include Clementine Loom Up Orphan Boy Lady Cauthen and Diabul, all from the San Mar cos paper. No admission charged. public invited.

San Antonio Driving Club Clementine Loom Up Orphan Boy Lady Cauthen Diabul San Marcos

A U Championship Games Awarded To Pittsburg

The national field and track championships of the amateur athletic union will be held in Pittsburg this year. Cleveland and New York are top contenders with New York planning a big entry. Junior meet slated for the last Saturday in June and the senior event the following Monday. Pittsburg A A will manage at Schenley Oval. Philadelphia loses hosting due to Franklin Field. Ban Johnson dismisses a Detroit rumor about signal tipping devices.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Pittsburg Cleveland Pittsburg A. A Schenley Oval Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field Quakertown

West Ertzil Injures Leg and Leaves for San Antonio

George Wisterzil a San Antonio native who joined the Detroit Tigers at their Monroe Louisiana camp injured his knee so severely on Saturday that he will be out for up to three months. He will travel to San Antonio to cast his leg in a plaster cast for at least eight weeks. Wisterzil, once star for Wichita in the Western Association, began pro ball in the Texas League with the Broncho squad and later spent time with Kansas City and the Pirates organization. His move between leagues and teams is noted along with his strong fielding and batting figures.

Monroe Detroit Tigers George Wisterzil San Antonio Wisterzil Western Association Wichita Wisty Broncho Club Pittsburg Pirates Kansas City

Woman golfers invade Great Britain for championship

Chicago report says Dorothy Campbell holder of the women's American title plans a spring trip to England with Florence Harvey to challenge for the British championship at Port Rush Island. Campbell has held the American title for two seasons. Harvey is a former Canadian champion.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Hamilton Ont Dorothy Campbell Great Britain Campbell Florence Harvey Port Rush Island

Fisk Rubber chief to tour 33 U S branches in Chicopee

H T Dunn president of Fisk Rubber Company arrives from Los Angeles for a nationwide circuit visiting 33 Fisk branches. He will be hosted by Wayne Murray, local manager, and attends the new Chicopee Falls branch recently installed amid company expansion plans.

H. T. Dunn Fisk Rubber Company Chicopee Falls Mass Los Angeles Fisk United States Wayne Murray Mr. Dunn

All Pros to Play Twenty Second Infantry Sunday Game

The All Pros meet Twenty second infantry baseball team next Sunday afternoon on the upper post diamond at 3 o clock. It will be the first meeting of the season and promises a warm contest. Readied diamond is fast. Players in the All Pro lineup include Swoboda Gerhardt C Knaupp A Knaupp Compton Burke McCormick Union Galm Burke.

Swoboda Gerhardt C. Knaupp A. Knaupp Compton Jack Burke McCormick Union Galm Burke

Protest of Grahame-White Prize Complaint

The Aeronautic Federation reports Grahame-White protested the Statue of Liberty prize awarded to the late John B. Moisant. The French document, about 10 000 words, will be translated and reviewed by the Aero Club of America at its March 14 meeting.

Associated Press New York The Aeronautic Federation Grahame-White John B. Moisant Aero Club of America Aero Club

Bowling clash as Thomas dominates Roach on Emerson lanes

Thomas won three of five games but posted only two 200s, with 211 in game two and 232 in game five the high score. Roach struggled, averaging 175 and slipping behind. Thomas leads the series by 750 points with ten more games, Cahill took three from Pinkus and three from Matavich.

Thomas Roach Emerson Cahill Pinkus Matavich Stan Con Names Ts. Thomas Psyd Roach Eee Ziegler Schwartz Hoffner Heleck Richter Summerfield Whitley Nagel Eee Salter Ee Kohr Eee Pinkus Ee Ees Staudt Foster

St Joseph Bowling Deague Narrowly Split Props

Tarrillion and Kraus split the match at St Joseph alleys with Tarrillion winning the first game by 14 pins and Kraus the second by 52 pins. notable players included Tarrillion Kraus Theis Bass and Heuss with high series scores of 307 and 314 respectively.

Tarrillion Kraus St. Joseph Chter Theis Bass Heuss

Mrs Machenheimer Wins Back-to-Back Match at Turner Alleys

Mrs Machenheimer defeated Mrs Gloeckner 2-0 yesterday afternoon at Turner alleys, taking both games by a comfortable margin to sweep the series.

Turner Bowling League Plans Stag Supper and Meeting

Tom Waters and fellow Turner league players will host a stag supper Friday at 415 East Commerce Street. A special Turner Bowling League meeting is set for Sunday March 12 at 10 30 a m at Turner alleys to arrange the annual banquet. The National League will hold its schedule meeting February 14 at Hotel Breslin Cincinnati with directors attending at noon.

Tom Waters East Commerce Street Turner Bowling League Turner Breslin Cincinnati

Fort Sam Houston Withdrawals Trim Fort Worth Show Entries

Army entries for the Fort Worth horse show are withdrawn due to Fort Sam Houston maneuvers. Fort Sill teams may miss the polo tournament. local horses from Hermitage owners Milt S. Mooney and Paul Ranier will still participate with Red Bird, Millionaire, Mooney Boy, Model, and Grenadier among others.

Fort Sam Houston Army Fort Worth Fort Sill Milt S. Mooney Paul Ranier Hermitage Mooney Millionaire Mooney Boy Mr. Ranier Grenadier Adolph Busch III St. Louis Val H. Crane Chicago Mies Lula Long Kansas City London Hook Woods Paris

Bering Cup Run contestants depart Houston to Corpus Christi

The Bering cup run participants who arrived in Houston from Austin at 3 pm yesterday left this morning to continue to Beeville Cuero Corpus Christi and Wharton. Cars were parked overnight in the Alamo Auto garage after checks by Referee R W Carr. A C Bering donor P H Hosmer of the Houston Post and C D Gillespie of the Houston Chronicle accompanied the drivers.

Houston Tex Austin Beeville Cuero Corpus Christi Wharton Alamo Auto R. W. Carr A. C. Bering P. H. Hosmer The Houston Post C. D. Gillespie Houston Chronicle

Reach 1911 Guide Proclaimed Best Yet for American League

The Reach 1911 Official American League Guide debuts earlier than ever and is praised as the best in the long Reach series. Edited by Richter of Sporting Life, the handbook is lauded for text quality, illustrations, paper, and binding, marking its tenth annual official guide and twenty-ninth year as a reference for baseball.

Reach Richter Sporting Life Reach Company Philadelphia

50 Cent Dinners Highlight Blite Cafe in San Antonio

Blite Cafe in San Antonio promotes 50 cent dinners with good service and meals. The offer runs daily and Sunday from noon to midnight, inviting patrons to try their affordable menu.

San Antonio Blite Cafe

Second Baseman in Baseball Primer Captures Pressure

In this Galveston News piece by Herman Nickerson, a second baseman endures crowd scrutiny as he mishaps a ball yet anticipates a heroic recovery. The article humorously notes the varied roles a second sacker must fill in a single half inning and likens their versatility to a blooming century plant.

Herman Nickerson Galveston News

High School Wins Dual Track Meet at Fairgrounds

The High School won a practice dual meet against Garden Academy at the Fairgrounds. First and second places counted with multiple events led by Jesse Green in the mile and Sam Chapman in the 100 yard dash and broad jump.

Fairgrounds Garden Academy Jesse Green Purdy Hummel John Cappelletti Sam Chapman Joe Hole Gilmer Walker Harold Marten Will James Ned Holland Fettle

High School Baseball Rally Wins 11-9 Over San Antonio Academy

High School exploded for five ninth inning runs to beat San Antonio Academy 11 to 9. Bass led the offense with four doubles in five at bats, Walsh had three hits in four, while Bee and Knittle homered for the Academy. Batteries Walsh Zuercher Witte Hines Umpire Shiner.

San Antonio Academy Bass Walsh Academy Eastle High School Zuercher Witte Hines Shiner

Joe Jackson Says Three Aces Not Needed for Success

Joe Jackson argues the trio of A's is unnecessary for national success. He note his .387 batting clip last fall supports his stance, asserting no comeback to his position.

Joe Jackson Joe

Brown May Face Wolgast If Finishes Remain Likely

Associated Press reports Wolgast lightweight champion may stage a finish fight with Knockout Brown of New York in California within three months. Brown impressed in two recent bouts in Philadelphia and New York, drawing strong interest. Tom Jones, Wolgast manager, heads to Los Angeles to arrange the Brown bout.

Associated Press New York Wolgast Brown California Philadelphia Abe Attell Packey McFarland Owen Moran Hogan Woolgast Madison A. C Tom Jones Los Angels

Polo game postponed between Fort Sam Houston and Freebooters

The second St Anthony cup polo match at Deer Park polo ranch was postponed indefinitely due to Fort Sam Houston officer activity. No buttonless shirts available at Misa City Laundry. phones mentioned.

Fort Sam Houston Freebooters Deer Park Polo Ranch Misa City

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