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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

10

Navigators Shut Out by Bronchos in Third Series Game

Waco Texas May 18 Allison pitched superbly allowing only two harmless singles in the seventh and ninth as the Bronchos shut out the Navigators 3 to 0. Lefty Lewis pitched well for San Antonio who scored in the first, second and fifth on hits and an overthrow, two-base hits by Betts and Was and Johnston’s three-base hit and Covaleski sacrifice fly in the third. Jeff Clark joined Waco from Mobile.

Waco Tex Allison Navigators Lefty Lewis Covaleski Price Metz Betts Meeks Thrailkill Daringer Johnston Jeff Clark Mobile Leidy AB. R. H. OG A. E. Price Wakefield Dodd Miek So Cvsu McMahon Stewart Nommes Lewis D Scan Seevece Lee San Antonio Wallate Rae Betts Iwi Cece Mets Wohleben Bush

Cy Young Shuts Out Houston 1-0 For OKC Comeback Win

Cy Young pitched a complete game shutout as Oklahoma City beat Houston 1 to 0. He scattered six singles and held the hits in check, fending off two baserunners in the ninth with two pinch hitters unused.

Oklahoma City Okla Cy Young Houston Hill Young Noyes Edmondson Adams and Allen Bardy

Fort Worth Panthers Win 1–0 On Austin Error In Eighth

Fort Worth defeats Austin 1–0 after an eighth inning error by the Austin infield allowed Jolly to score from second. Robinson pitched for Fort Worth and Herbert for Austin, with Spencer umpiring. both teams held scoreless through seven frames.

Fort Worth Tex Austin Jolly Robinson Panthers Herbert R. H. E. Mee Hinninger Green Spencer

Giants and Sand Crabs Split Doubleheader in Galveston

In Dallas on May 18 the Giants and the Sand Crabs split a doubleheader. Galveston won game one 5 to 2 behind Leeke, a new pitcher from Topeka in the Western League. Dallas countered in game two, edging the Giants 4 to 1 with Mc Adams on the mound.

Dallas Giants Sand Crabs Galveston Leeke Topeka McAdams

O F arland to fight English champ Wells in Milwaukee

Packey McFarland agreed to meet Matt Wells the English lightweight champion in a ten round bout likely June 9 at 133 pounds. Wells travels from England and his manager in New York accepted terms. time to be set by Wells.

Associated Press Chicago Packey McFarland Matt Wells Milwaukee Wells England New York

Beeville Wins Eleven Innings To Hold Lead

Beeville topped Laredo 3 to 2 in eleven innings to maintain first place in the Southwest Texas League. Schultz received superb support as the Union Growers hit hard. Knaupp starred in the field with eleven chances, while McLarry’s two throws from center cut two potential runs. Gambrell and Underwood handled catching duties.

Beeville Tex Laredo Bermudas Schultz Union Knaupp McLarry R. H. B. Beeville Gerhardt Gambrell and Underwood

Corpus Christi Defeats Bay City In 4 2 Victory

Corpus Christi Pelicans defeated Bay City 4 to 2 yesterday. Wetzel and Byrnes pitched for Corpus Christi with West Wehrman and Sweet behind them. Umpire Grover presided as scoring and lineups show rough innings and batters.

Corpus Christi Bay City Tex Pelicans West Wehrman Aso Skoes Wetzel Byrnes Sweet Grover

Brownies Win in Twelfth Inning Victory

In Victoria Texas on May 18 the Browns win in the twelfth when Tepe triples driving in the deciding run after McCormick traded wins with Victoria. Final line shows Victoria three Brownsville nine with Colgrove Knaupp Hellman Yarger onBattery and Hurlburt umpire.

Brownies Victoria Tex Tepe Brownsville McCormick R. H. E. Victoria Colgrove Knaupp Hellman Yarger Hurlpurt

Atlanta Wins Last From Mobile in Southern League

Atlanta defeated Mobile 9 to 2 in the final game of the series. Watson sparked the win with four hits in four at bats. Other scores show Mobile’s lineup limited to two runs while Atlanta dominated both pitching and hitting.

Atlanta Mobile Watson R. H. EB. Pegi W. Miller C. Miller Chappelle and Dana

Memphis Beats Wilhelm in Birmingham Rainy Home Run Bout

Wilhelm walked into trouble as Birmingham's El Mot blasted two homers driving in the winners' runs in a 10 to 8 defeat. Birmingham led 6 to 0 after four innings, Memphis rallied with three runs in the seventh and a single run in the eighth to seal victory. Batteries were Wilhelm and Elliott for Birmingham and Finlayson and Donahue for Memphis.

Memphis Wilhelm Blermingham Birmingham el- Mot Hk H Elliott Finlayson Donahue

Standing of Clubs Across Cities

Games today feature San Antonio in Fort Worth Austin in Waco Houston in Dallas and Galveston in Oklahoma City with clubs vying for position across regions. The schedule emphasizes regional matchups and standings updates.

San Antonio Fort Worth Austin Waco Houston Dallas Galveston Oklahoma City Plya P. C. Dallas

Regional City Mentions Across Border Areas

The note lists Brownsville in Victoria Laredo in Beeville and Bay City in Corpus Christi indicating multiple regional identifiers and cross city references within Texas.

Brownsville Victoria Laredo Beeville Bay City Corpus Christi Psych P. Beeville Fee Wees Bay City Oe Akan i

Games Today Philadelphia in Detroit

Philadelphia plays Detroit while New York visits St Louis and Boston hosts Chicago in a day of basketball matchups across major cities. Washington heads to Cleveland for a contest.

Plyd P. C. Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York Cleveland Washington St. Louis Games Today Detroit

National League Game Day Pairings

In today’s National League schedule Chicago meets Philadelphia, Pittsburgh hosts New York, Cincinnati plays Brooklyn, and St Louis visits Boston.

Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston

Atlanta in Birmingham Chattanooga in New Orleans

Metric listing pairs cities with rival matchups across venues. The note implies a sequence of regional pairings and travel routes among teams in the southern United States. It presents a compact summary of intercity connections without detailing dates or results.

P.c Memphis Ee Pryd New Orleans Montgomery Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Mobile Nashville O Nashville

St Louis Wins Fourth Straight in Series Sweep

In St Louis on May 18 the Browns clinched the series with Washington by a 9 to 6 score. Walker Otey Sherry and Ainsmith lined up for Washington while Petty and Stephens worked for St Louis. White Sox top Athletics in Chicago 7 to 5 as Oldring belts a record longest homer at the park. Lange Olmstead Sullivan Morgan Livingston pat for Chicago while Philadelphia’s batteries were Morgan and Livingston.

New Orleans Pelican Nashville Malloy, Wiebahn Munzon Breitenstein Angemeier St. Louis Browns Washington R. J. F. Washington Walker, Otey Sherry Ainsmith Petty and Stephens White Sox Athletics Chicago Oldring Philadelphia Lange, Olmstead Sullivan Russell Morgan and Livingston

Nelson Wins Respect With Relentless Fight Spirit

In a terse verdict of the live class, a dead one shows greater popularity as Nelson outworks rivals. He never stalls, always pressing, and his combative style earns admiration even from those who prefer others.

Nelson

Montgomery tops Chattanooga in 9th inning rally

In a tense finish Montgomery overcame a 4 3 deficit after Chattanooga tied the score in the eighth. Covaleski and Benton combined on the win while Higgins, Savidge and Flint drove in key runs as Montgomery won 5 to 4 over Chattanooga.

Boxing Law in Illinois Dead in the House

Springfield Illinois May 18 The bill to legalize six round boxing contests in Illinois appears dead after the House defeated a motion to suspend the rules for a second reading. Only 57 votes supported the motion and 53 opposed it, short of the two thirds required. The session ends Friday.

Springfield Ill Illinois Senate House

Brooklyn shuts out Cubs in pitchers' duel

In Brooklyn on May 17 Bell blanked the Cubs 1 to 0, allowing only one Cub to reach second. Richie took the loss while Kling batted in, Bergen behind the plate, as Chicago managed just three hits.

Brooklyn Cubs N. Y Bell Richie Chicago R.H. B Kling Bergen

Phillies Beat Reds in XI Inning Tilt on Luderus Homers

In Philadelphia on May 18 Luderus delivered two hits including a homer in the eleventh to lift the Phillies over Cincinnati 4 to 3 after eleven innings. His sixth inning two bagger drove in two runs and his extra inning homer supplied the decisive run as Fromme McLean and Alexander Dooin batteries.

Luderus Philadelphia Cincinnati Fromme McLean Alexander Dooin

Cardinals Beat Giants 3 to 1 in New York

Sallee pitched effectively for St. Louis as they defeated the Giants 3 to 1 yesterday in New York, gaining an even break in the series. The Cardinals and Giants exchanged runs as the game unfolded with strong defense from Sallee and Bliss.

Cardinals Giants New York Sallee St. Louis R. H. E. St. Louis Bliss Bresnahan Crandall Myers

Herzog's Error Beats Boston in Wild 12th Inning Play

Boston fell to Pittsburg 7 to 6 after a stray Herzog throw in the 12th. Both clubs swung freely as Curtis Graham Rariden and Graham shared duties for Boston while Camnitz Gibson and Leifield worked for Pittsburg. Scoring summary shows Boston 6 runs on 10 hits and Pittsburg 7 runs on 13 hits.

Herzog Boston Mass Pittsburg R. H. BE Curtis Graham Rariden Ferry Leifield Camnitz Gibson

Taylor to Play Bastrop in 1911 Opener at Jaeys Park

Taylor Texas and Bastrop renew baseball rivalry as F W Jaegli announces 1911 season opener at Jaeys park on May 30 with players reporting May 24 Oliver from Simmons College named captain for the season.

Taylor Tex F. W. Jaeg#li Taylor Baseball Club Jaeys Bastrop Oliver Simmons College

Southern A A A Meet Dates Set with New Events

The Southern association Amateur Athletic union announces the annual field day and track meet for June 3 and June 10. Two events new to the program are the half mile walk and javelin throw. Junior championships run June 3 at City park, seniors compete June 10 at the same venue with L Di Bene detto as referee and A Mackie Jr. as games chair.

Associated Press New Orleans Southern Association Amateur Athletic Union Association City Park L. di Benedetto A. Mackie Jr

Hughes Shifts Leagues After 28 Wins for Hughes

Jim McAleer’s gamble on Long Tom Hughes paid off as the pitcher’s 28 win season with Minneapolis helped move Hughes from the American Association to the American League. The move aided Hughes’ standing with Washington fans and McAleer after Hal Chase’s Highlanders fell from first place.

Minneapolis Tom” Hughes American Association Jim McAleer Hughes Hal Chase Highlanders New Yorkers Washington McAleer

Texas League magnates meet in Fort Worth today

Austin May 18 A meeting of the Texas league magnates at Fort Worth was called by President Allen. Rail carriers’ general agents in Panther City at the same time may help settle disputes over club transportation. Allen vows to continue as president for two years unless full pay is paid. five owners have urged his resignation and a three fourths vote could force recall.

Austin Texas League Fort Worth Allen Texas General Passenger Panther City Dallas

Wolgast Crowned Cheese Champion Amid Sparse Crowd

Reports note Wolgast won the cheese championship in a single round as few spectators watched the event. The outcome centers on Wolgast defeating a challenger in a brief contest with limited attendance.

Wolgast

West Texas Military Academy Wins Inter Academic Pennant

At the academy banquet the West Texas Military Academy baseball team received the Inter Academic Baseball league pennant for the 1910 season. Prof. A M Crawford awarded gold W T monograms to team members who earned letters. Monograms were also given to Arnold Sheldon J Sheldon L Guthrie A Henrt W Lokey D Chance W Martin J Roberts B Johnson and B Rooke after speeches by players and the football team.

West Texas Military Academy A. M. Crawford Academy W. T. Monogram Arnold Sheldon J. Sheldon L. Guthrie A. Henrt W. Lokey D. Chance W. Martin J. Roberts B. Johnson B. Rooke

Golfers Handicapped as Western Golf Association Publishes Ratings

The 1911 handicap list shows Chick Evans Mason Phelps and W C Fownes Jr moved to scratch while Chandler Egan gains a stroke. George Lyon also receives a stroke. nearly forty clubs failed to submit ratings, risking unsatisfactory handicaps for many players.

Associated Press Chicago Western Golf Association Charles “Chick” Evans Edgewater Mason E. Phelps Midlothian W. C. Fownes Jr Pittsburg Chandler Egan Exmoor Egan George Lyon Canada

Dr. Joseph E Raycroft Named Princeton Physical Director

Dr. Joseph E Raycroft associate professor of physical culture and medical examiner at the University of Chicago will leave this month to become director of physical culture and athletics at Princeton University. He will oversee all Princeton physical activities and will be accompanied by his manager Silent Charlie Harvey. He is a Chicago appointee moving to the coast to fill a new engagement.

Associated Press Chicago I l Jos. E. Raycroft University of Chicago Princeton University Raycroft Princeton Owen Moran Charlie Harvey

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