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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

8

Missionfield Defeats Beethoven Juniors In Fast City Contest

Missionfield nine defeated the Beethoven Juniors 12 to 6 on a Mission Street diamond. Pitchers Altman and Heyo led the late innings, while Guenther starred with strong fielding and a baserunning splash. Beethoven Juniors showed weak teamwork. Missionfield’s defense allowed only one error as Wagenfuehr and Armbrust pitched effectively.

Missionfield Beethoven Mission Street Wagepfueler Altman Heyo Armbrust Missionfields Guenther Ant l Warenlight Junciors Abbott Guldsmith E. Beethoven Jrs Lion Heye Wagenfuehy Quenther Desthoven, Jr Bafse Wagenfuehr Alt Seeeree Bolin Karnes Wohson

First game at new park ends Warriors win 10 to 3

Krisch baseball park saw the Warriors defeat the Tigers 10 to 3 in a fast amateur tilt. Adolph Krlech promoted plans for bleachers as crowd praised the new field and players Carolus Toepperwein and Teepperwein dominated pitching while Knaup and Gallan shored defense.

Kulech Wardars San Ane Tonio Tigers S. Krisch Warriors Adolph Krlech Krisch Carols and Teepnerweth Knatp Ilke & Cock Toepperweln Carolus Gallan Tigers Toepperwein

New Bronchos Show Class and Their Work Please Fans

The 1908 Bronchos and new players clashed with the Al-Professionals at Electite park yesterday afternoon, winning 10 to 5. Manager Leidy used fifteen men, with Sellerman and Burs impressing on debut. Pendleton and Leidy showed versatility. Ferguson pitched steadily after early strain, while Collins made a standout catch and Wisterzil sparked late offense. Crowd size was strong, and managers anticipate a deeper training camp as the squad evolves.

Bron Electite Park Blacklies Leidy Sellerman Burs Pendleton Broncs Collinge Nono Collins Ferguson Sam Wallops Tiver Griggs Talely Wisterzil Safa Barbour Newuam Dlot Talienge Kuony Sanos Toepperwein Eoat Collins Eng Stovall Khaber Qhos Oi West Kkellerman Ssenne Wickard Colgrave H Oaveee Ooanad Harfis Mats White Ryan Newnam Lizzy G. Knaup Tanings Marris Burns Harris Barna Newnan Knap Paddleton Hartin Collings Aime Metz Tiase Halle Uy Ferguson Larris Baltars Ty Ferguson Loft Branches By Ferguson Burns and Weat

Turner Bowling League Week Two Preview

Rattle GP The Pins reports the Turner Bowling league week two with Duke's Mustangs and Lohmachler's Bronchos leading. Teams eye two strong games as fresh matchups form on Tur ner alleys while Independents clash Mailing Division to try to stay atop the standings. Howard leads the Independents in average as Duerter's Herefords and Franks' Herefords set early dates facing Miastan Garden and Sommer's alleys this week.

Duke Mustangs Lohmachler Turner Eemersa Te Demp Bank Two Howard Ee Duerter I. Franks Herefords Miastan Garden Eagles Sommer

Light offers $100 for San Antonio anecdotes and stories

The Light seeks stories about notable San Antonians with no writing required. Prizes total 68 with $100 top, $20 first, $10 second, $5 third, $2 next five, and $1 for fifty five. Entries to multiple local addresses. many names and storefronts listed as submission points.

Fila Ips the Light Watts

Princess Easy Victor Over Tourists 4–0 in Roller Match

The Princess roller team defeated the Tourists 4 to 0 yesterday afternoon on the Princess floor. Schulze and McFall each scored twice, with strong passing and individual play highlighted by Dwight and G. Smith for the Tourists despite a weak first line defense. The game featured rough moments but remained a steady display of skill and speed.

Sciulza McFall E. Smith Gearh Dwight G. Smith Princess Schulze Smith Ceapt McFall Weyseeeeeee Hennora Srseneeesseentes

Splash record shows Turner Inague weekly tally

The splash record for the Turner Inague week tallies sixteen with Lanmuella's Bronchos leading the pack as 1, Dykes Mustangs 3, Alzelovann's Navigators 3, IT Baeta's Colts 2, Gloeckner's Mo Baestz's Giants and Zork's ch both earning splashes. The list features names like H Wharton and J Leitner among others with multiple splashes, highlighting top contributors and their games.

Turner Lanmuella Dykes Mustangs Hava Alzelovann Navigators Baeta Gloeckner Baestz Giants Zork Turner Itague Denham H. Wharton G. Wraghel AL Rledner Syeyees Besieee J. Leitner i. L. Welker Tiletzel C. Phillipps C. Tao Eures

American chess team named for Britain match

New York March 9 twelve man list of 48 candidates announced for the American team to play a cable chess match with Great Britain Friday and Saturday. Names include John F. Barry Boston Eugene Delmar New York Albert W. Fox Washington Herman Hylins New York Albert B. Hodges Slaton Deland Clarerice Nowell London Frank J. Mareball Braottlin Mordecai P. Morgan Philadelphia Jackson W. Showalter Georgetown NY DL Stadelman Philadelphia Tierman G. Voight Philadelphia Geo H. Wolbrecht St Louis. Ten players will participate competing for the Sir George Newbury trophy.

New York America Great Britain Sible Mateh Brooklyn Chess Club John F. Barry Boston Fagene Delmar Albert W. Fox Washington Herman, Hylins Albart B. Hodges Slaton Deland Clarerice Nowell London

PLAN FOR MAR 19 BOXING EXHIBITION IN SAN ANTONIO

Harry Harris plans a March 19 boxing exhibition featuring Joe Grim and Ed Kriss with 26 rounds of fistic action. He aims to showcase a new set of challengers trained and toasted by Harris, culminating in a clash with Grim and Kriss. Jeter will promote the final contestants as part of a San Antonio show with a money back guarantee.

Harry Harris Joe Grim Ed Kriss Amd Grim Krusa Harris Grimald Kruan Jeter Hants San Antonio Kruga

Local Sport Briefs Prompt Plans For Upcoming Events

The Turners plan an exhibition soon and a roller polo match on March 29 will be stronger for the Tourista team. A 14.2 basketball game between Pox and Gormingham on Alexander's table Wednesday night decides the city championship. Baseball interest grows across the city as season nears, and teams are urged to contact the sports department for updates. Dr Frank Kent offers ophthalmic care from Hicks Building.

Betwee Pox Gormingham Alexander Eity Carnpat

Jaeckle Bird Wins Flight in Lone Star Derby

The Lone Star District IFP of A held its second flight of the season with 200 miles flown from Tillsborough. Edmond Jaeckle’s winning pigeon finished at 2:28:35 in strong headwinds, narrowly beating Pardly’s bird. Several racers, including Pauly and Anderson, posted notable times as Edward Jaeckle led entries and records were noted for various birds. The San Antonio Red Sox opened the season by defeating Government HI Juniors 6 to 4 in a morning game, with Nathan and Caleman key for the winners.

Lone Star Dia Triat I. FP A. Hlf Fodha Weal Lofts Tillsborough Edmond Jaeckle Hra Min Edmond Anekla B. Pauly Pauly Edmond Janckle Tonos Paul E. Anderson Pail Aniletson San Antonio Red Sox Government HI Sox Nathan Caleman Eliley Field HM Theil Sox CUE Coleman Hyglenton Weg Etree Slomds Sellingere Mita Bey Aril

Railroad Time Table Selections From Busy Texas Network

A fragmentary schedule lists trains and routes including Austin Longview Texarkana Chicago connections via Fort Worth Dallas and St Louis with times around 9:15 to 10:80 am and 4:00 pm Local services to Hearne Taylor Laredo and Laredo via various junctions. The garbled timetable also mentions Houston Galveston and destinations like Brownsville San Antonio Victoria and Rockport amid references to the Sunset Route and multiple connecting lines.

Austin Longview Texarkada Chicago Erigco Anetin Fort Worth Dallas Icanaea City St Louk St. Louis Taulo Tuanriana Siunyvivwelao Laredo Monterey Saltillo

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