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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
In Texas League action only one game was played as the Senators were shut out at Shreveport by the Pirates. Shreveport won 7 to 0 while Austin left the gate with a hiccup and rain failed to arrive to force more games.
Scores from St. Louis and Brooklyn, Cincinnati beating Boston, Pittsburgh edging New York, New York defeating Cleveland, Detroit toppling Boston, and Chicago vs Philadelphia postponed by rain. Other games include St. Louis over Washington, Birmingham over Mobile, New Orleans over Montgomery, Atlanta over Little Rock, and a Nashville Memphis delay.
In two home games the Panthers defeated Pfeiffer's Hornets on St Joseph alleys. First game score 287 to 279 with Juenger and Pfeiffer leading for their teams. Second game 279 to 273 as Pfeiffer trailed, with Juenger and Pfeiffer again top scorers. Lineups list Panthers Joe Juenger Sr captain L Tarrillion and others against Hornets captain Christians and teammates.
The report lists Alamo Iron Works with captain Koch leading a lengthy roster including Brook Dugosh Lawson and Butchouvel ter among many players. Royal Achates appears in the scoreboard with a series of numbers indicating scores by period and overall outcome, framed as a detailed lineup and game score section.
St Mary's Calleges Juniors defeated St Louis Juniors 2 to 0 on their home diamond. Strong pitching and solid fielding backed by key hits powered Marys Demons to the win. The game featured Walther and other players with multiple hits and strong defense throughout.
Mustangs defeated the Longhorns 36 to 11 on the YMCA court to solidify second place. First period 18 4, second 18 7, Trueheart the lone Longhorn scorer, Hutchison led with 8 field goals and 2 fouls for 18 points. Other notes mention errors, varied lineups, and referee Bannett. Also included is a Tigers versus Brownies 7–6 game summary and Fort Sam Houston bid notices for stables and bakery bids.
Tonight and this afternoon two bowling cards schedule matches at Turner alleys and Sommers' alleys with players including M Baetz Gloec ner and Dulling Selecting Vs Sans and Breys Guta Deeps Roe. The Turner Lanes hold a meeting on Wednesday to back the Turner Bowling Section carnival June 4 5 and 6 and donate 25 to fund expenses. Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan St Claremont NH endorses Po s Kidney Cure. The Light classifieds invite readers to find ads of interest.
Manager McCutchton has arranged the football schedule for Texas University and Texas Christian University at Austin on October 10, with Oklahoma Agricultural in Austin on October 17, LSU in Baton Rouge on October 24, Arkansas in Austin on November 9, Texas A&M in Houston on November 10, Oklahoma at Norman on November 14, Tulane in Austin on November 18, and a Thanksgiving game with Texas A&M in Austin on November 26. Also noted is coverage of a high speed motorcycle hill climb in Danville Illinois with notable riders from Chicago and Indiana.
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