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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1912

Page

12

Dan Antonio to Meet Two High Grade Baseball Games

Dan Antonio will play two games today as San Antonio eyes moving up from second in the Texas league. Waco hosts the doubleheader with Goodwin, Rogers, McGraner and Lohman in line to start, while Vic Miller may pitch the nightcap if his finger heals.

San Antonio Waco Leidy Goodwin Rogers McGraner Hardy Hutchins Hotel Ogies Lohman Vic Miller

Eddie Lennox Seeks Second Chance in National League

Eddie Lennox shown making good his second attempt in the National League after being released by Brooklyn two seasons ago. His strong showing at third base for Louisville in the American Association drew Frank Chance to sign him to fill the vacancy created by the death of Jimmy Doyle.

Eddie Lennox Lennox Brooklyn Louisville Frank Chance Jimmy Doyle

Texas League Yesterday's Results

San Antonio 4 beat Waco 0. Galveston 4 defeated Austin 1. Houston 7 toppled Dallas 1. Fort Worth 6 beat Beaumont 1. Tomorrow's matchups list Waco at San Antonio Austin at Galveston Dallas at Houston Fort Worth at Beaumont.

San Antonio Waco Galveston Austin Houston Dallas Fort Worth Beaumont Tod Psyd P.C. Wace Beaumont Ee Houston A

Baseball Scores and Matchups for Today

American League results show Chicago beat Washington 1 0 Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 4. Today Chicago visits Washington St. Louis plays New York Detroit at Boston Cleveland faces Philadelphia with several important clashes on the docket.

Chicago Washington Boston Detroit Trey St. Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia Psyd P.C. Chicago Ee Ee Washington Ee Ee Sees Tees Eee Eee Cleveland Seeestecveces SL Gt Louis Veseeseseseees

National League Scores and Today’s Matchups

National League results show Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 6 and New York 6 St Louis 2 with Chicago 9 Boston 4. Upcoming games list Boston in Chicago, Brooklyn in Pittsburg, New York in St Louis, Philadelphia in Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Cincinnati New York St. Louis Chicago Boston Brooklyn-Pittsburg Iain Brooklyn Pittsburg Louis Psyd P.C. Cincinnati

Entries Slow for Olympic Tryouts Urgent Call to Athletes

The American Olympic committee reports very slow entry returns for the tryouts. Swedish blanks were sent to top performers from last year, but few have replied. Entry forms must reach the committee by May 30 or eligibility will be jeopardized for late applicants.

Associated Press New York American Olympic Committee

Trains by Music Start for Training Camp Near Las Vegas NM

Jack Johnson plans to depart in about three weeks for a training camp near Las Vegas New Mexico. His party includes trainers Clyde Brooks Marty Cutter Jim Smith John Perkins and Walter Monihan plus his wife mother a piano player a singer and a chauffeur. Tom Flannigan may join later. Johnson weighs 226 pounds and will take two automobiles under a fight articles clause. Staacke Bros. supply pony wagons traps and carts for the camp.

Associated Press Chicago Jack Johnson Las Vegas N. M Johnson Clyde Brooks Marty Cutter Jim Smith John Perkins Walter Monihan Tom Flannigan Reno

Waugh Signs With Corbett In Boxing Move

Fort Worth light weight Bobby Waugh signs a one year contract with former champion Jim Corbett who will manage him. Waugh will join Corbett in San Francisco on May 24.

Waugh Corbett Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Bobby Waugh Jim Corbett San Francisco

Boerne White Sox Seek Next Sunday Exhibition Game

The Boerne White Sox seek an amateur opponent for next Sunday as City League home schedule leaves the date open. Managers wanting a challenge may arrange by calling Louis Gueldner at 2829 Old Telephone.

Boerne White Sox Louis Gueldner

League Tosses Out Game Between Joske’s and Wolf Marx Teams

At a Mercantile league meeting the game where Joske's defeated the Wolf and Marx team was thrown out. The complaint cited Pitcher Rogers who had left his store’s employ. Joske’s does not forfeit the clash.

Mercantile League Joske Wolf, & Marx Rogers

Meier Pharmacy Team Plans Game and Meeting Tonight

A Meier Pharmacy meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight at 1324 West Commerce Street. They seek to arrange a game for next Sunday and managers wishing the date should contact Charles Guenther at 1267 Old Telephone.

Meier Pharmacy West Commerce Street Meier Charles Guenther

H. N. Moore Baseball Players to Meet Tomorrow Night

Players of the H. N. Moore base ball team are asked to report at eight o'clock tomorrow night at the store for business related to the team's schedule.

H. N. Moore

Leading American Horseman Dies in Kentucky

Horace W. Wilson longtime secretary of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association and Empire Trotting association leader died in Lexington at age 52. He previously served as secretary for years in New York and was an associate editor for a Chicago racing paper.

Associated Press Lexington Horace W. Wilson Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association America Empire Trotting Association New York Chicago

Broncs First Game Win Over Waco in Narrow Shutout

In a soggy Texas league park, the Broncs defeated Waco 4 to 0 before a fair crowd. Jank Browning pitched seven hits allowed and shut down late innings as Betts Metz Seitz and Meehan contributed eight of 14 hits. Darringer and Smith hit key drives including a homer in the eighth to seal the victory.

Broncs Texas League Park Jank Browning Taff Betts Metz Seitz Meehan Flores Street Wallace Betts’ Jungle Darringer Smith San Antonio Escs Vccesesers & Seitz Aes Bett Daringer Ma Smith Browning Sedeeveeveeses Waco E Tanner Wccesssverevseese Akin Relly Cscceerseeepeeecs Rennae Midkiff Akin Wohleben Crichlow van Sickle

Houston Seals Win With Sixth Inning Rally

Pate walked bases loaded with two out to face Whiteman and Whiteman's drive to left produced a three run single. Edmundson held Dallas scoreless, Houston won 7 to 3. Batteries: Houston Edmundson Reynolds. Dallas Pate Gibson. Umpire Brady.

Associated Press Houston Tex Pate Ends Newnam Whiteman Wilson Edmundson R. H. E. Houston Dallas Edmundson and Reynolds Gibson Brady

Crabs Hit and Win Galveston May 8

Galveston won the first game of the series against Austin 4 to 1 on May 8. In the third inning Galveston scored four runs off pitcher Ashton, while Moore and H Williams starred behind the plate. Austin avoided a shutout with a late run in the ninth after a walk and two hits. Umpire Jacobs officiated.

Associated Press Galveston Eavy Austin Ashton R. H Moore H. Williams

Fort Worth Beats Beaumont 6 to 1 Amid Umpire Controversy

Beaumont lost to Fort Worth 6 to 1 as umpire Wilkerson struggled with calls. He quit after the sixth inning amid widespread dissatisfaction from both sides. Batteries: Beaumont Martina Larsen Dawson. Fort Worth Perritt Kitchens. Umpires Newhouse and Wilkerson.

Associated Press Beaumont Tex Fort Worth Wilkerson Martina EB. Beauoont Larsen Dawson Perritt Newhouse and

Southern League Scores From Birmingham New Orleans and More

Birmingham defeated Memphis 3 to 0 while New Orleans beat Nashville 7 to 3. Atlanta won 10 to 7 at Mobile and Chattanooga topped Montgomery 9 to 7.

Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Nashville Mobile Atlanta Montgomery Chattanooga

American Association Results from St Paul to Milwaukee

In St Paul the St Paul nine defeated Toledo six. Minneapolis and Columbus tied three to three after ten innings. Kansas City beat Indianapolis five to one. Milwaukee defeated Louisville in a rain affected game.

American Association St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Milwaukee-Louis Iville

Eagles Win Bowling Game Elevates Standings

The Eagles secured a victory at Grand Alleys moving into fifth position after last night’s ten pin contest.

Eagles Reach Fifth After Three Straight Wins in Ten-Pin League

The Eagle Furniture team defeated Household Furniture three straight on Grand alleys, rising to fifth while Households drop to last. Eagle players led by Miller with a 197 average and Reeder a 230 high game. team set a 948 in the last game to surpass Oakland’s 933. Household’s Schwartz and Gayle offered their team’s best numbers.

Eagle Furniture Company Household Furniture Company Eagles Eagle Oaklands Miller Reeder Krause Frazier Schwartz Gayle Walser Lord Lockhart

Incensed First Run Service Contracted This Week

The report notes a contract awarded this week covering over four fifths of the incense first run service, affecting Pike and Wigwam operations and related schedules.

Devore Shines For Giants In National League Rise

Josh Devore, the diminutive out fielder for the New York Giants, stars at bat and on the bases aiding McGraw's staff as they climb the National League standings toward the top of the first division.

Josh Devore New York Giants McGraw

Birmingham Lands Cuban Player Almeida For 2000

President Baugh of the local baseball association says Third Baseman Almeida, a Cuban player bought from Cincinnati, would join Birmingham today. Birmingham reportedly paid $2000 for the player.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Baugh Local Baseball Association Almeida Cincinnati

Rain Halts New York Washington Tilt. Richmond Wins 5 1

At Richmond Reading defeated Richmond 5 to 1. At New York the New York Washington game was rained out with no other games scheduled.

Richmond Reading New York

Her rick to Meet Kid Mitchell in Juarez Ring Bout

Chicago’s Jack Herrick and El Paso’s Kid Mitchell will headline a May 19 mill in the Juarez bullring. Articles have been signed and plans set for the fight.

Juarez EL Paso Tex Jack Herrick Chicago Kid Mitchell

Autoists to vote on clubhouse plan at San Antonio club meeting

Members of the San Antonio Automobile Club will gather at 8 tonight in the St. Anthony ballroom to endorse the clubhouse project and authorize funds. Shareholders favor increasing holdings but avoiding widespread stock dispersion. Officials plan to post Bex county highway signs and log road conditions, while F. M. Swearingen of the St. Anthony Hotel is made an honorary member.

San Antonio Organizatio St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio St. Anthony Hut Bex County Board of Directs F. M. Swearingen St. Antha

Longhorns Host Oklahoma and Southwestern in Austin

The Texas Longhorns baseball team arrives in Austin for two games at Clark Field against Oklahoma and a later clash with Southwestern. Oklahoma has defeated Southwesern twice while Texas holds three wins in the series. The season could end tied for second in the Intercollegiate league after the post series game.

Spholal Toc Austin Tex On Homniversity Longhorns Clark Field Oklahoma Southwes University Texas Oklahoma Aggies Southwestern

Ballinger All-Stars Rout Water’s Team 8 to 0 in Texas

Ballinger All-Stars defeated Water’s baseball team 8 to 0 in Ballinger yesterday. The club has signed up many players and is ready to meet amateur teams in the region. Angelo will play here today and tomorrow.

Ballinger Tex Ballinger All-Stars W Ter Theleals Angelo

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