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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1912

Page

8

Bronchos Top White Sox In Texas League Clouting Show

San Antonio defeats Chicago 6 4 at Texas League park after three home runs by Boggus and Goodwin. Errors by Chicago helped the Bronchos despite being outhit, with Zeider, Metz, Meehan and Collins contributing in a back and forth afternoon. Goodwin and Bett s pace the San Antonio rally as Bog gus adds two long balls for the victory.

White Sox Texas League Park Boggus Goodwin Sox Texas Broncs Zeider Smith Wallace Genest Block Metz Betts Paddock Meehan Collins Blackburn San Antonio Raiego Sss Borrub Pserschiseuss Breitenstein Cccorcicendss N.cvssccrevessevess Nas Cecesastensee Chicago AB. R. H.O. A. EB. Poco Ofsce Geller Sivccsesveses J. Collins Blackburne Berghammer Ow Genest Bleck Seth Ure Rogers Benz Colling Ance Browning

Buell promises better weather for Sox Bronchos series

Major Buell of the local weather bureau concedes he has issued discouraging forecasts. He vows improved conditions, stating he has arranged with Washington to ensure perfect playing weather for the Chicago White Sox and the Bronchos in the San Antonio series.

Chicago White Sox San Antonio Major Buell Washington Department of the Federal Government Sox

Sox Train at Home Lot Under Doc White Watch

Acting Manager Doc White led the Sox veterans and youngsters through drills at the home lot this morning. White in uniform joined the session as the infield showed improved form and quick fielding. Several San Antonio prospects could be kept near Chicago for recall, with infielders proving especially promising.

Doc” White Sox Doc San Antonio Jimmy Callahan Chicago

Hat Store Ad at 321 Alamo Plaza

Short ad for a two dollar hat shop located at 321 Alamo Plaza with phone contact options. Includes Call n Taxi service and two phone numbers for contact.

Alamo Plaza Union

White Sox arrive in San Antonio as Scott joins squad

Manager Doc White of the Chicago Americans notes a poor showing by his team yesterday at Texas League park and vows improvement. Pitcher Jim Scott arrives in San Antonio and is slated to start against the Bronchos tomorrow. Scott, with five years in Chicago, is described as a key right hander for Comiskey's club in the race for the pennant.

Doc” White White Sox Texas League Park Jim Scott San Antonio Sox Doc White Scott Broncs Chicago Americans Charlie Comiskey

Commercial League Teams Show Class

The four clubs in the Commercial league opened Sunday at Krisch Park with a doubleheader. The Households defeated the Chapas 7 to 1 while the Washer Orioles beat Aetna Life 9 to 4. Tracey pitched a near no hit game for the Households and Hofman and Stiehl sparked the Orioles.

Krisch Park Chapas Aetna Life Underwood B. Chambers Hardy Shiner Hofman Stiehl Mergle Chapa Reds Tracey Garza F. Garcia J. Garcia Doaley Washer Orioles

Battery Work Boosts Texas Eagles Past St Louis Juniors 5 4

In a Sunday baseball game the Texas Eagles beat the St Louis College Juniors 5 to 4. Featured were strong battery work from Melcher and Garza and standout hits by Ziegler including a three bagger. Cody made a sensational left field catch. Umpire P Nieschweltz.

Texas Eagles St. Louis College Ziegler Cody L.C Melcher Garza Houston Hettig P. Nieschweltz

Cubs Win 8-6 Over Lytle’s Team In Sunday Ballgame

The Cubs defeated Lytle’s squad 8 to 6 on Sunday afternoon. Frequent disputes over calls marred play, but the winners’ strong battery work stood out. Scoring: Cubs 0200311300 8 runs 12 hits, Lytle’s team 012002001 3 runs 8 hits. Batteries G Lamm Matthews for Cubs Greene Flaherty Stahl. umpire Hutzler.

Cubs Lytle R. H. E. Cubs G. Lamm Matthews Greene Flaherty Stahl Ide Hutzler

No Wind Broken Men for Manager Chance

Manager Frank Chance of the Cubs bans cigarette smoking by his pitchers after summoning the staff and warning of heavy fines. The rule aims to build wind through roadwork and strengthen legs.

Cubs Associated Press Chicago Frank Chance Memphis Chance

Champs Trim Buffalos in 11 3 Victory

World champions hammered Houston in a March 25 game, scoring 11 runs to 3 behind early hits from Lord Oldring Murphy and Strunk. The cold day hampered both clubs as Mack dominated Houston pitching while Coombs Plank Morgan Krause and Lapp faced Foster Rose Edmundson Allen Reynolds and Buster.

Houston Tex Lord Oldring Murphy Strunk Mack R. H. E. Philadelphia Coombs Plank Morgan Krause Lapp Eagan Foster Rose Edmundson and Allen Allen, Reynolds and Buster

Dispute Over Inning Does Not Deter Washer Athletics Win

The Washer Athletics defeated Milam 9 to 8 at the South Flores street diamond on Sunday. A late dispute over whether it was the eighth or ninth inning stalled play briefly but the Athletics upheld the ninth inning and finished ahead. Gittinger and Butler powered the Athletics with key hits while Krisch Garza and Zelle contributed later runs as umpire Graham oversaw a close contest.

Washer Milam South Flores Street Athletics R. HE Milami Gittinger Butler Pete Krisch Garza Zelle Graham

Clothes Lentz Tailors Stand Out For Style And Quality

The shop boasts a distinctive character and stylish individuality appealing to good dressers. Men prefer custom work here, believing they gain more from a suit than elsewhere. Lentz, Tailor.

Lentz

White Sox arrive in Georgetown to meet Southwestern

Manager Jimmy Callahan brings the Chicago White Sox division to Georgetown Texas to play Southwestern University this afternoon. Most regulars will start the game and a large crowd is expected as university classes recess for the event.

Sox Georgetown Tex Jimmy Callahan Chicago White Sox Southwestern University Callahan

Carr Cancels Kansas City Games in Beaumont Weather

The Kansas City club of the American Association cancelled games here due to bad weather. Manager Charles Carr said it is unlikely the Blues will be seen in action during their stay in Texas, with yesterday and today’s games called off.

Carr Beaumont Tex Kansas City Club American Association Charles Carr Blues Texas

College Lads Beaten by Stowers Club in City League

The Stowers club defeated St. Louis College 5 to 3 on the Colleges diamond. A three run rally in the eighth inning turned the tide after a close game, with Meyers Froehel Maurer Rothe in the batteries and Cartwright Pascal as umpires.

Stowers Club St. Louis College Collegians St. Louis Sy R.H. E. Big O Vicsi St. L. College Meyers F Froehel Maurer Rothe Cartwright Pascal

Birds in Long Flight in Lone Star District Races

The National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers held a 100 mile old bird flight in McAlester Oklahoma. Birds were released at 6 25 am and the first arrived at 5 28 pm. E S Peterson won with three birds, followed by William Rotzler and F J Mergele in second and third places.

Lone Star National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers McAlester Okla E. S. Peterson William Rotzler F. J. Mergele

Juniors Clash as Halff Brothers Win on Camp Street Diamond

The M. Halff and Brother's junior baseball team defeated Harlandale Juniors 9 to 5 on Camp Street Sunday. Hauser and McCue led the winners with strong hitting while Wheeler caught for the losers. Halff Brothers will meet Olive Street Juniors next Sunday on the High Bridge diamond.

M. Halff Brother Harlandale Camp Street Hauser McCue Wheeler Olive Street High Bridge

Unholz to Box Hyland in Windsor Lightweight Bout

New York lightweight Joe Hyland meets Ruby Unholz the Boer fighter in an eight round Windsor A. C. boxing card scheduled for next Wednesday. The match adds a notable international angle to the Windsor event.

Unholz Hyland Windsor Ont Joe Hyland New York Ruby Unholz Windsor A. C

Teams Play Classy Ball In Sunday Baseball Clash

Nationals defeated St Anthony college 6 to 2 on their diamond. Henckle’s third base work and Collins pitching highlighted the contest. Both infields showed classy play as the game moved fast and held interest throughout.

Nationals St. Anthony College Henckle St. Anthony Collins Flury Thamm Taillon

Senators Routed by White Sox in Austin Exhibition

Downey's Senators were decisively beaten 7 to 1 by a White Sox lineup with eight regulars in Austin. Peters dominated on the mound for Chicago while Callahan, in a rare appearance, played left field. The White Sox piled up 14 hits including four for extra bases by Bodie Kuhn Weaver Peters and Callahan.

Austin Tex Downey Senators Texeaguers Peters Sox Parrish Agston Jimmy Callahan Callahan Ping Bodie Lord Kuhn Weaver Chicago George Smith R. H. White Sox Kuhns Parris Ashton

Stars Lose to Chapa Reds in 11 Run Defeat

The Chapa Reds beat the Sea Stars 11 to 1 in 10 innings at the International & Great Northern diamond yesterday afternoon. Star players were P. M. Gallagher R. Marx and A. Wol. batteries were R. Marx and A. Wolf for the Reds and Farias and Brown for the Stars.

Hornsby Sold to Kansas City Club for 750

Eve tt Hornsby premier pitcher for the Houston club last season has been sold to a Kansas City American association team for 750 dollars. He reported the Kansas City club at Waco today.

Hornsby Houston Tex Eve Ett Pep Texas Kansas City

Tigers Smother Naps In Sunday Baseball Rout

The No. 9 Tigers overwhelmed the Naps Sunday afternoon by a wide margin. Morris pitched for the Tigers while Kelly and Hart sparked the offense with key hits as White Horse Tavern notes the event.

Tigers Morris Tige Kelly and Hart

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