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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
8
Detroit team roars to a dominant 9 to 4 win over the Bronchos as bats explode early. Players Weintyre Crawford Gobb and O'Leary supply key hits while pitching holds firm through seven innings. Crowd witnesses a one sided exhibition marking a rough Scandinavian era for the Bronchos.
New York March 29 Sam Langford the Boston negro will go 10 rounds with Morris Harris at the Marathon Athletic Club in Brooklyn tonight. The bout will weigh about 165 pounds. Langford stands ready for a hard battle in the ring a bout expected to draw a strong crowd.
Detroit Tigers move to Dallas Wednesday to play the Bronches as part of a Texas swing. Manager Hinghey Jennings aims to practice on grass before facing the St Louis Browns in North Texas Saturday. San Antonio fans regret the early departure.
Once a pitching star for the New York Giants, he now owns the Newark Eastern League team. In preliminary practice games he shows some rust and tests his form against a New York league squad, hinting at possible comeback sparks.
Amateur results show Alamo Heights defeating Geneon Frill in a tight game. Beore and WHE played for Beacon Hill, with Bakers Wilson Seoville Riedner Broad and a slugging Maton noted. Eagles beat Lo GN Tigers, while Mercantiles edged San Antonio Drug Co in a close mix of teams from Saltr & Bro.
In Boerne yesterday the Boerne team faced the Besthoven Junior team of San Antonio. San Antonio won 3 to 3 as Mayor Wilke opened the season with a ceremonial pitch. A bright, well played game featured key plays by Arnold, Glaser, Caslandas, and Wagenfuhy. Boerne outbatted but failed to solve Wagenfuhy’s delivery. final tabulated score and notes cited strong fielding and pitching on both sides.
In a Q and A, Nap Lajoie asserts Cleveland will win the pennant with strong pitching. He cites Ike Young and Joss as no hit pitchers and notes Rhoades as a LH option, while Terry Turner’s return could seal the drive, with Tastee as a standout catcher.
Eleven players such as A Gorges and Bubmitt star in a Turner League bowling report listing many participants across teams. The piece notes upcoming events at Turner alley including Beethoven Walks and private and local alleys, with mentions of Neethoven Tuiners and Sommers garden alleys hosting practices and mixed lines.
An ordinance amends section 1 of chapter 7 of the Revised Criminal Ordinances of San Antonio. It makes it unlawful to ride or drive any animal, vehicle, motor car, or motorcycle over any street bridge, viaduct, or under any subway or passageway at faster than walking speed within city limits. Violators face fines from one to twenty five dollars. Mayor Bryan Callaghan signs, City Clerk redacted for printing.
The article reports the first pigeon race winner Good Time Mage, noting the flight from Parle 103 miles away. B S Donce, official, announced the winner started at 7:51 p m and the bird reached San Antonio in two hours 37 minutes.
Chicago reports Tommy Burns who recently arrived from Australia with Te Re Batley announces a renewed offer to fight Jack Johnson again. Burns promises a sharp display and confidence in his plan to land a decisive win.
Between the tallboys by two hotels, rival teams St Anthony and Menger vie for bragging rights with recent wins and losses. Wednesday’s match at Liar Durget's guns looms, while guests wager on the outcome. Local ads tout pony-torium horses and savings on buggies at C. H. Deans corner shop.
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