Bronchos Plan Four-Game Texas Swing Against Buffaloes
San Antonio baseball fans will gather at the board of trade tonight to map plans for a Houston trip next Sunday to see the Bronchos face the Buffaloes. A $4 round trip fare is offered by Southern Pacific with a Monday return limit, and travel will be direct with few stops.
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Managers Transact Important Business At Light Meeting
The Commercial league board of managers met last night at The Light editorial rooms. They discussed roster reductions but deferred action due to abundant talent. Treasurer Moseley reported solid finances despite opening costs and equipment outlays. Plans include securing a back stop at the park and improving grounds, plus weekly meetings every Wednesday at 8 PM in The Light's editorial rooms.
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City Leaguers Meet to Arrange Open Date Games
The City league board meets this afternoon to set a schedule for games on open Bronchos dates. The Nags will be away for two Sundays and amateurs plan to use the absence. Rosters must be limited to twelve players by tonight and several player deals are expected to be finalized this afternoon.
Bronchos Reach Houston for Buffaloes tilt
The Bronchos under manager Leidy arrived in Houston to renew the series with the Buffaloes after three losses in San Antonio. Leidy plans McGraner as the likely pitcher and Gus Smith behind the plate, while Fillman weighs his mound options with Rose a probable choice for the Buffaloes.
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Rose
Mobile Adds Paulette From Giants
Mobile club signs Gene Paulette an outfielder previously with the New York Giants in a utility role.
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Gene Paulette
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Chattanooga Fight Ends In Eight Round Draw
Charley Kennedy of Chattanooga and Jimmy Perry of Pittsburg battled eight slow rounds in Chattanooga last night ending in a draw.
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Yesterday's Results and Today’s Games
New York defeats Philadelphia 3 to 2. Washington tops Boston 2 to 1. Chicago wins over Detroit 6 to 2. Today St. Louis visits Detroit while Cleveland plays Chicago and New York heads to Philadelphia and Boston hosts Washington.
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National League Scores and Matchups Today
New York defeated Philadelphia 11 to 1 while Brooklyn topped Boston 11 to 4. Chicago beat Pittsburgh 7 to 2 and Cincinnati won 8 to 6 against St Louis. Brooklyn travels to Boston, Philadelphia visits New York, Cincinnati goes to St Louis, and Chicago plays in Pittsburg.
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Sand Crabs and Oilers Tie In Long Texan Game
In Galveston on May 2 the Sand Crabs and Oilers played to a 1 1 tie after eleven innings. Malloy allowed four hits for Galveston while Peaster held Beaumont to seven. Final score Galveston 1 tenn? Beaumont 1 with runs in early innings and no further scoring.
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Sand Crabs
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Malloy
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Heaver
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H. Williams
Dawson
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Fort Worth Giants Tie Series With 9 0 Loss
Dallas defeated Fort Worth 9 to 0 as Evans held the hosts to three hits. Fort Worth offense was silent with Kramer Nobles and Kitchens yielding to Dallas pitchers Evans and Gibson. Umpires Wilkinson and Jacobs.
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Waco Sweeps Austin with 4 1 Victory in Series
In Waco Texas on May 2 Waco defeated Austin 4 to 1 to take all four games in the series. Lohman held Austin to three hits while a fifth inning rally produced three runs off Clark. Lewis finished the game in relief. Waco 4 Austin 1. Batteries Lohman Carson Austin Clark Lewis Hinninger. Umpire Brady.
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Driving Club to Stage Fast Card at San Antonio Fairgrounds
The San Antonio Driving Club prepares a strong matinee at the fair grounds race track with Dave Harmon as racing committee chair promising a prime card. The free-for-all pace is the likely feature as top rivals return from a layoff with near guaranteed close finishes. events start promptly at 2 o'clock and admission is free.
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Oaklands Take Three In Commercial Ten-Pin League
Oakland club swept Household 3 0 in a surprise upset at Grand alleys. Pirsich scored three games over 200 with a league record and a 210 average. Tinnin and Dulling contributed strongly. Gayle led Household with 223 in a high single and best team average. Eckles Prassell underperformed. Schwartz steadied with a 200 in the final game.
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Waco Accepts Offer to Host Farm Endurance Run Start
An offer has been made to Waco to host the first night control in the Dallas to Galveston farm and ranch endurance run set for August. The move is expected to be accepted.
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Galveston
Mighty Swat Clinches Game In Seventh Inning Rally
In a Texas League clash at Park, the San Antonio team rallied from 5 2 to win the fourth and final game, riding a decisive seventh inning highlighted by Midkiff first to bat, Breit’s grand slam over right field, and Daringer delivering the game clincher. MecGraner started for San Antonio and was relieved by Cap Leidy after a rough first inning. Rogers and Foster also spent time on the mound for their clubs.
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Rogers
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Reynolds
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Newnam
McGraner
Newhouse
Thebo Moves Again To Beaumont In Texas League
Tony Thebo, a popular center fielder, shifted from Galveston to Beaumont after manager Maloney released him. Oilers manager Wheeler quickly picked him up, keeping Thebo as a key outfielder though noted for weak hitting.
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Gardener Faces Challenge to Edge Circuit Contenders
A rival notes that if he overcomes his current obstacle he will have the edge on all gardeners of the circuit, signaling a key moment in the competition.
Floresville Narrows Roundup in Season Opener
In Floresville on May 2 the local team beat the Roundup club from San Antonio City League 9 to 7. The visitors arrived by car in a procession led by a brass band, and Mayor H. V. Houston pitched the first ball. Floresville’s hitters delivered in key moments to secure the win.
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San Antonians
Rowdy Baseball Not to Be Tolerated in Texas League
President Wilbur Allen declared rowdy behavior in the Texas league will be punished this season. He noted an Houston San Antonio clash at Texas league park and discussed Owner Gardner fined 200 dollars. The executive board will decide final action to curb misconduct by players managers owners and umpires.
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Texas League Park
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League
Flynn and Curley Back Johnson Opponent Training Plan
Jack Curley posts 1100 with Al Tearney to cover Jack Johnson's training for the July 4 Las Vegas bout with Jim Flynn. Flynn and Curley travel to Montezuma New Mexico for training with stops in Denver and Pueblo. trainers Ryan and Morrow join May 15. Corbett and Burn arrive in June. Flynn weighs 219 pounds. arena work begins on Curley’s Las Vegas arrival. plans call for 30,000 seats.
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