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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

17

City League Double Header Now Set for Next Sunday

The City league schedule lists two fast games at 2 30 and 4 00. Stowers and Higgins clubs open the double header while Roundups face Dalkowitz in the feature. Dalkowitz leads the race with a perfect percentage, and Roundups aim to spoil it with a strengthened infield and two new players Hubbs and Sorinski. Drier shifts from Roundups to Taylor.

Stowers Higgins Company Dalkowitz Ter Hubbs Sabinal Sorinski Battery H

Jokers to Play Moore Company on Alamo Heights Field

A Sunday morning game between the Jokers and Moore Company unfolds at 9 30 on Alamo Heights field. Lineups list Jokers Broad Ehrhardt Picard Bancan J Masch C Masch 8 Stahl Cuebo Chambers Hudson Moore Company Fleming J Stahl Niehl Vogler J Miller Ervin Rice Martin Kamper Blalack.

Alamo Heights Jokers H. N. Megore Broad Ehrhardt Picard Bancan J. Masch C. Masch J. Miller Ervin Rice Martin, Kamper Blalack

McFarland Signs for Battle With Bronson at Kingston Park

Indianapolis May 17 Packey McFarland signed to meet Ray Bronson in a 10 round bout at Kingston Park May 29. Weigh in at 138 pounds at noon. The two fought a 20 round draw in New Orleans two years ago at the lightweight limit.

McFarland Battle Associated Press Indianapolis Packey McFarland Ray Bronson Kington Park New Orleans

Kilbane to Meet K O Brown in June Featherweight Bout

Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion meets Knock out Brown in a 10 round bout set for June 11 in New York. Both fighters to weigh 128 pounds at 6 o'clock on fight night.

Kilbane K. O. Brown Associated Press New York Johnny Kilbane Brown

Thompson Advances Over $80,000 For Olympic Effort

A financial report by the American Olympic committee shows President Colonel Robert M. Thompson has advanced more than $80,000 to forward the American team as of May 17. The report also notes a $30,000 contribution to the Olympic Fund.

Olympic Fund New York American Olympic Committee Robert M. Thompson

Indian Baseball Tour Planned by Captain Anson

Milwaukee Wis May 17 Captain A C Anson of National league fame plans a tour of the country with a team of Indian baseball players from Wisconsin and Minnesota. J B Carlin of Ashland Wis assists in gathering players for a late season tour.

Eis Organs Milwaukeer Wis A. C. Anson National League Fame J. B. Carlin Ashland Wisconsin Minnesota

Instructors to Explain Baseball to Fans at Guthrie Park

Guthrie Oklahoma May 17 officials in the state league plan to boost park attendance by placing instructors at the games. The staff will include both men and women to explain the finer points of the game to all spectators.

Guthrie Okla

Women’s Southern Golf semifinal round due today

Nashville Tennessee May 17 The first flight of the semi finals in the championship tournament of the Women’s Southern Golf association will be played this afternoon.

Ssociated Press Nashville Tenn Southern Golf Association

Farmers Beat Georgetown In 14 6 Baseball Game

Brenham Tex May 17 The A and M College defeated Southwestern University 14 to 6 in a baseball game played yesterday afternoon Batteries Higginbotham Miller and Morris for the Farmers Soaks Smith and Henry for Southwestern Umpire J A Browddus of Austin

Southern Association Results Summary

Match scores reported from Birmingham Atlanta Mobile Montgomery New Orleans and Nashville in a sequence of results with teams Birmingham Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Montgomery and Chattanooga. Final tallies include 4 2 5 8 2 and 1 across venues with Chattanooga and Nashville among noted participants.

Southern Association Birmingham Atlanta Mobile Memphis Montgomery Nashville New Orleans Chattanooga

Rain Affects AAU Meet Across Cities

Results from the American Association event show rain impacting competitions in Toledo, Louisville, Milwaukee, St Paul, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Kansas City. Kansas City posted a 17 to 7 score over Minneapolis amid weather disruptions.

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

Rubber and auto service ad from Staacke Bros

Have your carriage or livery rubber fed by Staacke Bros they apply the Kelly Springfield rubber The best there is Riebe Undertaking Co aypto ambulance service 221 E Com Phone 341.

Staacke Bros Riebe Undertaking Co Aypto Ambulance Service E. Com

Texas Cup Golf Championship Narrowed to Final Four

At Dallas Golf and Country Club four players remain in both the Texas state cup and Texas Cup race after Saturday morning rounds. Rotan of Waco beat Heard 7 up 5 to play to stay alive alongside Aldredge of Dallas, with Connerly and Edwards also advancing in Cup play.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Dallas Golf and Country Club Ee H. L. Edwards Dallas C Up George N. Aldredge Frank M. Lewis San Antonio Hugh Hassell W. T. Humble Houston R. Kampmann C. M. Hubby Waco G. V. Rotan Bryan Heard del Walker Austin B. H. Brown J. H. Burleson Fred F. Sliney R. H. Connerly H. L. Edwards Milby Porter W. H. Prather Co. M. Hubby Kampmann

Cobb Is Suspended By President Johnson For Indefinite Term

Philadelphia May 17 Ty Cobb the Detroit outfielder has been suspended indefinitely by President Johnson. Manager Jennings declined to comment. Cobb said he believed the action was unfair and that he should have had a chance to defend himself.

Associated Press Philadelphia Jennings Johnson Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb

Nationals Triumph Over St Louis College 14 to 10

Nationals, made up of St Marys college players, defeated St Louis College on Thursday in a long game by 14 runs to 10. Hynes struck out nineteen as Collins Cruz and D Lambert sparked the offense. Score by innings shows Nationals with 14 runs on 12 hits and 4 errors while St Louis had 8 runs on 7 hits and 0 errors. Batteries Hynes Flory Maurer Montague.

Nationals St. Mary’s College St. Louis Collins Cruz D. Lambert Hynes R. H. B. Nationals Flory Maurer Montague

Burial Permits for Multiple Local Residents

Burial permits list several local deaths with ages and addresses. Names include Charles Reifel 89, Dave Garrett 60, John B. Miller 49, and Gertrudes Guez 6, among others. Dates shown mostly in May, with locations such as San Juan road and 226 West Salinas street.

Charles Reifel San Juan Road Aeah Dave Garrett San Wee Bexar Ee Mente Enry Jones Avenue Er Gertrudes Guez West Salinas Street Raed John B. Miller Cemetugio Vargas Vargas Menvey Oresa

College players seek pro careers as season ends

Associated Press reports several college stars draw summer pro offers. George Davis of Williams College shuts out Princeton, drawing interest from New York and Chicago American league clubs and the Philadelphia Nationals. Catcher Errett of Princeton expected to join Chicago Americans. West Point pitcher Hyatt to pitch three months for Detroit. Willett confirms Hyatt's potential. Mayport of Vermont also pursued by major league scouts.

Associated Press New York Hend George Davis Williams College Princeton Cesgions Davis Chicago Ireburg Nationals Errett Chicago Americans Hyatt West Point Detroit Willett Mayport University of Vermont

Gun Club Opens Season At El Campo Texas

El Campo opens the season with a gun club shoot on the grounds of the old club. Local sportsmen Mack Webb Willis G A Rives and R H are among the best known bets as the field prepares for this afternoon's competition.

EL Campo Tex Mack Webb Willis G. A. Rives R. H

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