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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
16
San Antonio's baseball team is praised for hitting power as early season results show 203 hits with 31 for extra bases and nine triples, yielding a .274 team batting average as observer notes. The Bronchos, featuring classy players, sit third in fielding and are seen as a strong stick team despite competition from world champs and White Sox exhibition games.
The passage notes Galveston and Waco teams leading in percentage, with a strong .956 mark for a third place overall. It indicates Waco and Galveston distance themselves and mentions a generally classy field, but lacks complete context or results.
Beaumont defeated Fort Worth 6 to 2 as Peaster pitched well for Beaumont and Maple shut down the Fort Worth offense after Crabble left. Beaumont moved a man to third base only once and collected six hits with clean fielding in wet conditions.
In Dallas a 12 inning game ended 6 to 4 for Houston over Dallas. The Cowboys capitalized on an error a sacrifice and a timely hit to win. Davis forced Britton home in the eighth and Forsythe walked in the tying run. Houston outhit Dallas 9 to 8 with Watson and Reynolds handling pitching duties for the win.
Austin team owner Tom Iglehart refuses to let pitcher Parrish sign with any circuit rival despite release by Senators Downey. Parrish, released last Sunday, seeks Beaumont Panthers with Walter Morris wiring for a report. Iglehart claims Parrish remains under contract and requires his permission before any new team can sign him.
In Georgetown Texas on May 7 the Texas Longhorns defeated the Methodists 2 to 0 in eight innings. Pitcher Jones was the standout for Texas with strong work. Russell drove in both runs in the eighth inning with a triple scoring Baldwin and then scoring on Gambell's single as Texas left early to catch a train. Batteries Jones and Anderson for Texas Mikel and McHenry for Southwestern.
Houston defeated Dallas 6 to 4 and Beaumont beat Fort Worth 6 to 0. Waco–San Antonio and Austin–Galveston games were rained out. Today Waco visits San Antonio, Austin goes to Galveston, Dallas plays Houston, Fort Worth travels to Beaumont.
Yesterday’s American League results show many rain soaked or wet ground conditions. Boston and New York faced rain while Washington and Philadelphia played on wet fields and several teams like Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, and Cleveland had intercity appearances affected by weather.
New York defeated St Louis 6 to 1 and Chicago beat Boston 6 to 3. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, plus Philadelphia and Cincinnati games were rained out. Boston played in Chicago while Brooklyn played in Pittsburgh. New York played in St Louis and Philadelphia played in Cincinnati.
Frank Gotch and Gus Schoenlein of Baltimore known as Americus have signed for a heavyweight wrestling championship match to be staged this month. The result and venue are not specified in the notice.
May 30 is the date for the world championship bout with bids from promoters in Baltimore New York Boston and Chicago. The match will be a finish best two out of three falls and only the strangle hold will be barred.
Detroit May 7 Lou Criger becomes a full Browns member after serving as coach on the practice trip He is praised for developing young pitchers and will now teach and scout for the minors He left for Jones Mich during a six week term but rejoined before departure Criger will sign to add scout to his duties and seek promising talent across the minors
Trails from Victoria to Port O Connor canceled as wet roads south of San Antonio and Victoria prompt a revised plan. The party will drive Victoria to Houston direct then head to Galveston by shell road, spend a day, and return to Dallas via Houston.
Heilig bowled six games with two wins and four losses, facing Krause and Havecost. Krause set a new high game record with 247 in his second game. Final scores show Heilig 645, Havecost 480, Krause 633.
San Marcos academy edged the Normal school 1 to 0 in a close afternoon game. Gambrell of the Normals struck out 15 while Martin and Pegues teamed for the Academy battery. Umpire Woodruff officiated.
The Texases want a game next Sunday after noon and are open to a local opponent. The Eagles prefer Miami but will face any local team. Call ring 2279 and ask for Charles Rubiola, the manager, to arrange a match.
Center Point Cubs defeated the Kerrville Cardinals 5 to 2 in a baseball game played on the Kerrville diamond. The victory occurred in Kerrville, Texas, on May 7.
New York May 7 Ad Wolgast the lightweight champion has accepted a 12500 dollar guarantee to fight Leach Cross in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on May 29 promoters announced.
Rain postponed yesterday’s Waco Navigators versus Bronchos at Texas league park. Cap Leidy said the team benefited from the rain and Houston trip rest. Browning expected to start the opener as Darringer and Breitenstein improve. Manager Hardy projects Taff to pitch this afternoon as the Skippers return fresh after two days off.
New York May 17 Packey McFarland states his $10000 reward for defeating Matt Wells boosts his in ring winnings to 110000. Including $90000 from theatrical earnings his total earnings rise to 200000 since turning pro eight years ago. The 24 year old is thrifty and plans to reach millionaire status before retirement. He returned to his Bronx quarters after the Wells bout and treated himself to ice cream saying it makes him feel fine. He avoids champagne and revelry.
McFarland remains in bed two hours after disposing of the British champion in a match. The surprising finish leaves observers noting the quick rest period as the story unfolds.
The San Antonio Automobile Club board chose the preferred clubhouse plans at yesterday's meeting. The $8000 structure requires higher capitalization, but many members are eager to subscribe. Alvin Seidel was authorized to sink a well on the new property.
Scores show Poreeineeeeeee 3 over Louis ville 1 Minneapolis 4 over Columbus 1 Kansas City 7 over Indianapolis 2 St Paul 12 over Toledo 8 Staacke Bros offers a large stock of carriages buggies and phaetons at low prices. SAN-A-LAC IS NOURISHING TO THE BODY.
A year after Rube Marquard sat unused on the Giants bench he again sits ready to begin the season in top form. The left hander hopes to seize twenty two of his twenty four wins by mid season and reach over thirty victories, a feat few pitchers achieve.
United States League results list Cleveland beating Chicago 13 to 3. Richmond edged Reading 9 to 8 in ten innings. New York versus Washington rain halted play and Cincinnati versus Pittsburgh also rain delayed.
Memphis defeated Birmingham 10 to 0 in Birmingham. Chattanooga beat Montgomery 83 to 7 in Montgomery. Mobile edged Atlanta 4 to 3 in Mobile. Nashville hosted Nashville New Jeans with rain in Nashville.
Staacke Bros. announce arrival of a carload of pony wagons traps and carts. Customers urged to visit White Horse Taverns for pricing and selection during the sale period.
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