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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

10

Lewis to Meet Brown in Texas Golf Championship Round

May 16 Dallas Texas. The Texas championship golf event advances with 32 qualifiers after an ideal day for fast play. Bob Connerley Austin the state champion posted 81 for 18 holes, Lewis San Antonio trails by ten, Kampmann 91 and Burleson 97 as San Antonio golfers show strong form.

Dallas Tex Texas San Antonio South Texas Connerley Bob Connerley Austin Lewis Bob Kampmann J. H. Burleson

How They Play Today Scores and Participants List

The record shows yesterday’s results with names and scores in order of play. Competitors include Aldredge, Ramsey, Munger, Caswell, Burleson, Dillingham, Spotts, Robertson, Hubby, Tyrell, Berney, Rotan, Broad, and Munger among others from Dallas Austin Houston Waco Beaumont Fort Worth San Antonio.

G. N. Aldredge Dallas del Walker Austin Louis Jacoby Houston A. H. C. Ramsey Waco L. R. Munger Underwood Nazro Beaumont B. H. Brown F. M. Lewis San Antonio F. F. Sliney W. T. Humble Fort Worth J. L. Puterbaugh W. T. Caswell Hugh, Hassell J. H. Burleson E. K. Dillingham F. T. Connerly Ed Prather Robert Kampmann George V. Rotan R. H. Connerly J. W. Broad C. H. Munger Galveston

Texas Plays for Second in Texas Intercollegiate League

With Baylor leading the conference UT Austin and TCU duel in a two game series on Clark field today and tomorrow. A UT sweep guarantees second place while a TCU win risks UT dropping to fourth or fifth in the league standings.

Texas Austin Tex Baylor University of Texas Texas Christian University Clark Field Christian University

Pearsall Forms 1912 Baseball Team With Officers

Pearsall Texas May 16 1912 The Pearsall baseball club organized with Ben Rubenstein as manager Hester Tully as Captain and Dan Huffer as secretary and treasury. Challenges have been issued to neighboring town clubs.

Pearsall Tex Ben Rubenstein Hester Tully Dan Huffer Treasury

Baptist Academy Loses on Home Field in San Marcos

In San Marcos Texas on May 16 the Baptist academy fell to a picked local men team 9 to 7 on its home field. Players for the academy were Martin Woodruff Duncan and Pegues with the picked squad including Younger Putto Gambrell Umpire and Scott.

Baptist Academy San Marcos Tex the Baptist Academy Academy Martin Woodruff Duncan Pegues Younger Putto Gambrell Scott

Baylor Wins Tennis Tourney In Dual Meet

In Waco on May 16 Baylor defeated the Fort Worth Baptist Theological Seminary 6 4 and 7 6. Wilson and Ingram starred for Baylor’s visitors. The state meet is planned for Friday with Agricultural and Mechanical college Texas Austin college Southwestern and Texas Christian University slated to participate.

Baylor Waco Tex Baptist Théological Seminary of Fort Worth Wilson Ingram Agricultural and Mechanical College Texas Austin College Southwestern Texas Christian University

Tigers Seek Opponent for Sunday Game in New Braunfels

The New Braunfels Tigers announce readiness to host a Sunday game on their home lot and invite any strong amateur team from San Antonio to communicate with team management promptly for arrangements.

Tigers New Braunfels Tex New Braunfels Tigers San Antonio Tiger

Columbus to Host 1912 Motor Cyclists Meet

Officially announced that the Federation of Motor Cyclists meeting for 1912 will be held in Columbus on July 1 with about 15,000 riders expected to attend.

Columbus Associated Press Ohio The Federation of Motorcyclists

Fight promoters test Illinois boxing law in Chicago

The Chicago scene centers on promoters planning a recorded bout to test the state boxing law. They aim to advertise a twenty round match with a purse and admission charges, hoping a court challenge will force a ruling that could shape future legislation.

Associated Press Chicago

Plan Play-Off For Commercial League Central Matchup

The first postponed game in the Commercial league series will be played next Sunday morning as Washer faces Johnson & Burnett in a double-header at Kirsch park. The event clears back dates and draws a strong, loyal crowd eager to see standings and competition.

Washer Johnson & Burnett Kirsch Park

Mercer and Sewanee Meet in Rivalry Pitchers Final College Game

Mercer college in Macon faces Sewanee in a key Southern Intercollegiate race clash. Voss of Mercer and Gillem of Sewanee throw their last college games, aiming to settle second place in the standings.

Associated Press Macon Mercer College Sewanee Southern Voss Mercer Gillem

Women in Championship Play at Nashville Links

This afternoon at the Golf and Country Club in Nashville the Woman's Southern Golf Association conducts championship flight matches. Winners from yesterday's play and losers move into the second flight as the elimination process continues with large crowds watching.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Woman’s Southern Golf Association

Dalkowitz Club Meeting Tonight at Store

Dalkowitz players from the City league are asked to attend a 8:30 PM meeting at the Dalkowitz store for urgent business requiring the club’s immediate attention.

Dalkowitz

Bowling Game Postponed Between Owls and Saxets

The scheduled match at Beethoven alleys tomorrow night between the Owls and the Saxets is postponed indefinitely. The Saxets will hold regular practice games on the same alleys and all members are asked to attend.

Owls Saxets

New League Is Planned for Interurban Baseball

Port Lavaca Commercial club motions to form an inter urban league with Port Lavaca Port O Connor Seadrift and Victoria clubs. A committee including W P Regan C H Brightwell and F L Young will approach the other towns to start the series as soon as possible.

Port Lavaca Tex Commercial Club Port O'Connor Seadrift Victoria W. P. Regan C. H. Brightwell F. L. Young

Boxers Fight Tame Eight Rounds in Chattanooga Draw

Joe Gorman of Los Angeles and Tony Caponi of New York boxed eight tame rounds to a draw in Chattanooga. Gorman led most of the bout and the crowd favored him for the decision, though the result remained unsettled.

Associated Press Chattanooga Joe Gorman Los Angeles Tony Caponi New York Gorman

Texas League Yesterday's Results Report

San Antonio 6 Fort Worth 4 Galveston 3 Dallas 0 Beaumont 5 Waco 2 Houston 11 Austin 7. Today Fort Worth plays San Antonio Dallas at Galveston Waco at Beaumont Houston at Austin.

San Antonio Fort Worth Galveston Dallas Beaumont Waco Houston Austin

Galveston Tops Dallas 8-0 In Opening Series Bout

Galveston won the opener against Dallas 8 to 0 in a fast pitch game. Moore worked solidly and Galveston took advantage with strong hits and base running. A late eighth inning clash with umpire Van Sickle led to Ens being sent from the game.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Moore Dallas van Sickle Ens H. E. Galveston H. Williams Bader Gibson

Panthers Edge Fort Worth In 6-4 San Antonio Win

San Antonio Panthers defeated Fort Worth 6 to 4 at Texas League park. Midkiff led the offense with a homer and three base hits, while Breitenstein and Metz added key hits. Fort Worth tallied eight safeties but erratic defense cost them.

Texas League Park San Antonio Midkiff Seitz Wallops Metz Breitenstine Fort Worth Cooper Brettenstine Bobby Wallace Daringer Parrish Maples Thompson Kitchens Morris Witherspoon Snapp Roltei Breitenstein Wallace Ws Osikvies Wise Lee Béla Aba Hycktoattackine Schah GAS Caleinkiis Vecseset Gsodwin Bette Weietsen Tee Marine Evescosstscosee BUG Prue Enm de Vad Neesecevereres Mowat Gomig Parris Goodwin Smith Brady

Club Plans Fast Racing Card Friday

San Antonio Driving club met in special session at the Southern hotel to finalize details for a harness matinee at the fair grounds race track. Frank Patton was unanimously elected second vice president in recognition of service. The handicap was won by Nic Aire of Houston with 424.

San Antonio Frank Patton Patton Nic Aire Houston Alf Gardiner Forest McNeil Harry Murrells Hank Borden Jim Loftin Tyler Bill France Ack Barnett Bay City Bud Barnes

College Baseball Game Georgia Wins 7 0 Over Sewanee

Georgia defeats Sewanee 7 to 0 in college baseball action. Mercer also appears in notes but the readable data shows a 7 0 win by Georgia over Sewanee.

Maple to face Broncs in Texas League clash

Manager Walter Morris plans to start Maple the Southern league recruit against the Bronchos at Texa League park this afternoon at 4 30 with Brown Rogers likely on the mound and Mc Graner ready if needed. Leidy undecided on a starter but Maple earns Morris confidence amid yesterday’s poor showing.

Walter Morris Texa League Park Lin Morris Leidy Brown Rogers McGraner Pep Austin Fo Worth Ho Lot

Milam Baseball Team Heads to Boerne for White Sox Clash

Milam prepares for a Sunday game in Boerne against the White Sox with a sizable crowd of supporters traveling to cheer for a victory.

Milam White Sox

Buffaloes Win Game In Slugfest At Austin

The Houston team defeated Austin 11 to 7 after a wild contest marked by errors and a late Houston surge. Austin led briefly in the second inning before Houston pulled away with a big fourteenth inning and a final offensive flurry. Batteries: Austin Herbert Ayres Hinninger. Houston Ray Reynolds. Umpire Newhouse.

Associated. Press Austin Tex Senators Buffaloes Houston Brownlow R. H. E. Austin Herbert, Ayres Hinninger Ray and Reynolds Newhouse

Pruitt Team Beats Shopmen In 11 to 1 Victory

The Pruitt Commission company baseball team defeated the I. and G. N. shopmen yesterday afternoon 11 to 1. Wulff hit three home runs to star for Pruitt. Batteries Pruitt Lawrence and Zuercher Shopmen Gurinski L Nathan and Zellinger.

Pruitt Shopmen Pruitt Commission Company I. & G. N. Shopmen Wulff Lawrence Zuercher Gurinski L. Nathan Zellinger

Beaumont Beats League Leaders 5 to 2

Beaumont defeated the league leaders 5 to 2 as Miller yielded four hits and three walks in the sixth inning, allowing five runs. The seventh inning also saw two hits but no scores. Waco vs Beaumont box score cites Miller on the mound for Waco and Carson catching.

Associated Press Beaumont Tex Miller R. H. E. Beaumont Martina Dawson Waco Carson Jacobs

Local Shooters Shine At Texas Handicap Meet

In the Texas two day handicap shoot at Houston San Antonio sent two expert marksmen Mr and Mrs Dan OConnell with strong records. Mr OConnell finished with a 299 score while Mrs OConnell did not participate on the last day of shooting.

San Antonio Houston Texas Dan O'Connell O'Connell

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