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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
14
Old Timer notes Count Charles Weber visited the city recalling the 1897 Bronchos with Mique O Connor and Matt Stanley. Weber, now Beaumont manager of a tavern, was famous for foul balls and hard hits at the plate, a feared hitter by fans and pitchers alike.
Brooklyn policeman Matthew J. McGrath, noted hammer thrower in London, was acquitted last night of criminal charges tied to the Christmas Eve shooting of Geo W. Walker in McGrath's Brooklyn home. The report also recalls former teammates Willie Kohnle and Louis Knau, and recounts Count Weber's San Antonio visit seeking a long lost Bronchos framed picture and its destruction in a fire.
Brackenridge basketball team defeated Marshall 14 to 6 on home court. Brackenridge relied on strong teamwork to overwhelm Marshall's individual play yesterday afternoon.
Shortstop described as a versatile player with remarkable speed and agility. The piece notes his ability to stop plays long or short, defensive grit, and occasional infield and outfield actions. It suggests converting such a dynamic fielder into a pitcher due to his accuracy and power.
The Century alleys hosted seven matches as ninepin players vied for top honors. Tarrillion led with high game 129 and best average 111, while Wagenfuhr and Dugosh each won multiple matchups. Scores show Tarrillion and Armbrust among leaders, with Gembler and Jensen tallying limited counts in subduing games.
Sapulpa Oklahoma March 10 ex frontiersman miner and oil man F B Ufer pays W F Stone 25000 for contract with Carl Morris making him director general of Oklahoma's original white man's hope Ufer plans to assemble top fighters groom Morris for a title bid against Johnson and may match him with Jim Barry Jim Flynn or Tommy Ryan as April carnival plans begin to form.
Roach swept five games last night on Century Lanes despite a wayward delivery. Ziegler showed old championship form with markups and spares, rarely splitting. Scores: Ziegler 68g 194 215 203 188 188 = 988. Roach 489 155 179 183 176 = 1182.
City Brewery defeated A B Frank to sweep two games at Century alleys. First game margin was 43 pins as City Brewery rolled strong with Anz Simon Horner Davis Menger Loustaunan and Haueisen star players. Second game ended 17 pins apart with brewers holding on for the win.
In the St Joseph Bowling League Christians and Wurzbach divided wins on the city alleys. Christians won the first game by 24 pins and Wurzbach the second by 65 pins as Tarrillion Jehl Schneidler and Jaeckle starred for Christians and Wurzbach led with strong scores.
Chicago boxer Kk. O. Brown faces Jack Dillon in Columbus Ohio on March 28 in a ten round welterweight bout. A rematch with Joe Gorman set for Muskogee Oklahoma on April 10 spans twenty rounds with a 156 pound limit.
Wolfe Vocational school baseball team defeated L A academy second team 20 to 12. Highlights included home runs by Pat and Crim and a strong hitting display. Pitching by Jungmichael Paz and Baggot Crim supported the victory.
Lakeside wins a baseball game over Garden Academy as Dosse limits opponents to five hits and fans ten. Final score Lakeside 16 Garden 7 with strong pitching and late offense. Batteries: Hole Tatum and Davenport for Garden. Dosse Henderson for Lakeside.
Report says K. O. Brown, now distinct from prior, wears a large "ice" chunk on his left grub hook after signing a theatrical contract. The piece labeled Voltzie departs as Brown resumes sports activity amid changes.
Yale medical and gymnasium head Dr. William G. Anderson says basketball and hockey faces possible abolition if rough tactics continue. A Yale minor sports committee investigated the season with two panels and penalties were imposed on a captain and other offenders. He praises Yale athletes' long tradition of fair play and student support for clean sport.
The indoor baseball series at the YMCA opens tonight with the Cubs facing the Tigers on the Basin floor for a fast game.
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