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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

10

Baseball strike ends as league weighs penalties for Detroit

American league owners convene in Philadelphia to decide fines against Detroit club members for refusing to play last Saturday. Navin pledges to seek reinstatement for Cobb and to push for field incident investigations and better player protection, as the league reviews conduct and penalties.

Associated Press Philadelphia Detroit Hugh Jennings Presient Navin Navin Cobb

Herrmann Addresses National Baseball Commission

August Herrmann, chairman of the national baseball commission, issued a statement from Cincinnati on May 21 as reported by the Associated Press. The address outlines the commission's current policies and forthcoming measures in major league governance.

Herrmann Associated Press Cincinnati, CO August Herrmann National Baseball Commission

Anti-Saloon League Comments on Cobb Case Crisis

The Anti-Saloon League cites Cobb’s indefinite suspension for assaulting a grandstand patron in New York. It calls the Detroit revolt absurd and supports the National Commission’s authority to reinstate or redress players while condemning the Tigers rebellion and urging fairness in the league.

Cobb New York Johnson Detroit National Commission

Southern Association Results From Key Matches

At New Orleans Memphis, 10 to 2. Mobile to Chattanooga 6 to 2. Atlanta 5 to 1 over Montgomery. Birmingham 7 to 4 over Nashville. Roast goose served at White Horse Tavern.

Southern Association New Orleans Memphis Mobile Chattanooga Atlanta Montgomery Birmingham Nashville White Horse Tavern

Grammar School Track Meet At Marshal Field May 38

Physical Director Tannenbaum reports strong enthusiasm from grammar schools for the upcoming track and field meet at Marshal Training school athletic field on May 38 afternoon. Eight schools entered after Nos 10 and 14 joined in workouts, with cups for the winning team and the top individual scorer to boost competition. The Y swimming program is drawing many applicants as 250 to 300 boys may take part.

Tannenbaum Young Men’s Christian Association Marshal Training School State Amateur Athletic Union

Texas Cinches Claim in Texas Intercollegiate Standings

Texas defeats Southwestern University 4 to 3 at Clark Field to clinch second place and end the season. McHenry homered for Southwestern, while Texas answered with two runs in the eighth and held on in the ninth. Baylor is the state champion with two losses all year.

Austin Tex Longhorns Texas Southwestern Baylor University R. H. E. Southwestern Mickle and McHenry Jones and Anderson

Turfm en Dine At Supper Hosted By San Antonio Driving Club

Fred Achtzehn invites San Antonio Driving Club members to a supper at the Eighteen hotel on South Alamo street. Guests are to arrive at 8 pm for a meal with music, with a ban on business talk to ensure a night of fellowship and fun. Achtzehn, recently elected, sets a new member precedent praised by the club.

Fred Achtzehn San Antonio

Fight license revoked for club and referee

The New York state athletic commission revoked the license of the National Sporting club of America and Patrick Haley as referee for violation of a rule under the Frawley law in the Jim Stewart versus Gunboat Smith bout decision.

New York State Athletic Commission National Sporting Club of America Patrick Haley Jim Stewart Smith

Marine Corps Men Selected for Olympic Team

Eight Marines were chosen to represent the United States at the Olympic team competition after Marine corps tryouts concluded at Winthrop Maryland yesterday.

Marine Corps Associated Press Washington United States United States Marine Corps Winthrop

Texas League Scores and Today’s Matchups

Yesterday Fort Worth defeated San Antonio 7 to 1 and Houston beat Austin 5 to 2. Beaumont topped Waco 6 to 3 while Dallas beat Galveston 5 to 1. Today games list San Antonio at Dallas and Galveston at Fort Worth with Beaumont at Austin and Houston at Waco.

Fort Worth San Antonio Houston Austin Beaumont Waco Dallas Galveston Piya T. P.C. Houston Ealoseee Ttaee Beaumont Eeee SAN Antone Eeeeee Dallas Settee Eeee Galveston Wee Wee

Baseball Results and Today’s American League Matches

Yesterday Boston beat Chicago 2 to 0 and Washington defeated St Louis 5 to 4. Cleveland won 6 to 3 over New York. Today Chicago plays New York, St Louis vs Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, and Cleveland visits Boston.

Boston Chicago Washington St. Louwins Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Ccccem

National League Scores and Standings Noted

In yesterday's games Pittsburg defeated Boston 13 to 4 while St. Louis shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0. New York beat Cincinnati 3 to 0 and Philadelphia topped St. Louis. Boston won in Pittsburg and Brooklyn won in Chicago.

Esterday Pittsburg Boston St. Louis Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Eee Ethene Eesess Philadelphia Boston

Bronchos Turn Back San Antonio In Poor Fur Ball

Fort Worth beat San Antonio 7 to 1 as Breitenstein pitched well but received weak support. San Antonio's only run came from a late-inning rally while Fort Worth rode timely singles by Howard and Manes and a steady defense to the win.

Fort Worth Tex San Antonio Breitenstein Parris Smith Midkiff Howard Manes Panthers

Buffs Lead League as Houston Tops Austin

Houston moved into Texas league lead with a sixth straight win over Austin. Rose held the hits for Houston while four outfield assists were noted. Batteries: Houston Rose and Allen. Austin Herbert and Hinninger. Pire Jacobs.

Houston Tex Austin Herbert Senators Rose R. H. E. Houston Allen Hinninger Jacobs

Beaumont Beats Waco 8 6 on Bunched Hits

In Waco on May 20 Beaumont unleashed two doubles and three singles off Miller in one inning for four runs, plus a two bagger and sacrifice fly and an error that helped start the scoring. Waco failed to capitalize against Peaster who held them to one scratch hit until the seventh. Final score Beaumont 6, Waco 8 with Peaster Dawson on the Beaumont side and Van Sickle officiating as umpire.

Associated Press Waco Tex Miller Beaumont Peaster WEA Carson Dawson van Sickle

Wolgast and McFarland demand higher purse for New York bout

May 21 report from Chicago states lightweight champion Ad Wolgast and Packey McFarland rejected a first offer for a New York prize ring fight in early June. They insist on larger shares and guarantees, arguing a title defense against McFarland merits 20 000 for Wolgast and 15 000 for McFarland with potential 60 000 gate. Wolgast’s manager Tom Jones travels to New York to negotiate.

Associated Press Chicago Ad Wolgast Packey McFarland New York Sporting Club Wolgast McFarland Mat Wells Stock Yards Tom Jones

Crabs Out Hit Dallas In a 5 1 Victory

Dallas defeated Galveston 5 to 1 in a game highlighted by Gibson with two triples and two singles in four at bats. Shuman and Wilson played strong in the field while a wild throw by Clemons in the fourth inning contributed two Dallas runs. Umpire Newhouse presided as Morton and Alexander pitched for Galveston.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Galveston Gibson Wilson Shuman Clemmons R. H. E.dallas Shantz Morton Alexander Newhouse

State shoot opens at Gurley Park in Texas

The Texas Sportsmen's Association annual shoot started at Gurley Park Waco with expert trap shooters. In yesterday's practice Mrs. A Toepperwein of San Antonio tied Herman Howard of Houston for second, Ed Forsgard of Waco led with a 98 as the three day event begins promising a close competition.

Waco Tex Texas Sportsmen’s Association Gurley Park A. Toepperwein San Antonio Herman Howard Houston Ed Forsgard Forsgard Texas

Baseball Scores From United States League Night

At Cincinnati Cleveland won 10 to 8. At Pittsburgh Chicago lost 12 to 5. At Richmond New York led 10 to 3.

United States League Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago Richmond New York

Temple Wins Decision In Eight Round Bout

Ray Temple of Milwaukee was awarded the decision over Joe Mandot of New Orleans after eight rounds in Memphis. The bout concluded last night with Temple taking the win on points.

Temple Memphis Tenn Ray Temple Milwaukee Joe Mandot New Orleans

Sakets Victors in Game With Oaklands

League leaders are beaten as the Sakets win a key game against Oaklands. The victory moves them within two games of the top and tightens the race on the grand alleys circuit.

Sakets Victors Oaklands

Saxets Sweep Oaklands In Final Grand Alleys Tenpin Match

Saxet club defeats Oakland two of three games in season closer at Grand alleys. Captain Walker rolls high single game 238, players Diebler Bless Huntress contribute. Oakland’s Captain Tinnin tops evening averages and Eckles, Pirsich struggle amid hard breaks. Tonight Saxets meet Household Furniture Co. team.

Saxet Oakland Club Walker Saxets Diebler Bless Huntress Smase Geneme Oaklands Southwestern Telephone Company Tinnin Dulling Pirsich Eckles Household Furniture Company

Gotham Mill Bout Postponed In Madison Square Garden

The boxing match between Sid Burns of England and Mike Gibbons of St Paul, scheduled for Madison Square Garden in New York, is postponed due to a slight illness of Burns.

Gotham Mill Associated Press New York Sid Burns England Mike Gibbons St. Paul Madison Square Garden

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