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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1911

Page

5

Brewer Rejoins Bronchos in Dallas Narrow Win

In Dallas the Bronchos rallied from a late deficit to beat the Giants 3 to 2. Allison and Meyers sparked the push with key hits as Lemon, Metz and Wallace drove in runs. Brewer rejoined the Bronchos and helped seal the win in the eighth with a two-run sequence.

Lemon Metz Wallace Meyers Pete Dallas Murphy Wilson Maag Brewer Giants Tullos Ens Daringer Johnson Short Covaleski Allison A. E. McDonald Wee Forsythe Seer Tullos

Indians win in Texas League with Cowan homer

Gardner tied the score for Austin in the eighth before Cowan hit a center field homer for Oklahoma City in the same inning. The Indians won 6 to 4, with Cowan's blast the longest at the local park this season. Oklahoma City 020 200 01x-5 Austin 800 000 010-4. Batteries Young and Noyes Tay lor and Henninger Umpire Spencer.

Oklahoma City Gardner Austin Cowan Oklahoma Indians Young Noyes Taylor Henninger Spencer

Panthers rout Cy Watson as Fort Worth tops Houston

Fort Worth beat Houston 11 to 3 after pounding Cy Watson with five double plays. The Panthers led 1 0 0 1 0 6 0 and closed with 3 0 0 0 0 0 in the ninth. Batteries: Watson Robinson and Allen Green. Umpire Matthews.

Fort Worth Panthers Cy Watson Houston R. H. E. Houston Watson Allen Robinson Green Matthews

Merz Injured in Hawthorne Spill at Track

Johnny Merz Indianapolis champion motorcyclist was severely injured after losing control during a May 27 trial at Hawthorne course. He broke his left leg and suffered hip and shoulder bruises, with no witnesses on the track. The accident ends his racing season.

Associated Press Chicago Johnny Merz Indianapolis Hawthorne Merz

Bay City Breaks Losing Streak In 6 0 Victory

Bay City defeated Laredo 6 to 0 ending a skid. Abell and Simpson starred offensively and defensively while umpire Speckers earned credit for fair calls. Newmyer and Abell pitched with Toepperwein and Underwood behind the plate.

Bay City Tex Laredo Abell Simpson Speckers Newmyer Toepperwein Underwood Speckels

Galm Wins Thirteen Innings in Texas Pitchers Duel

In Victoria Texas on May 27 Galm and Walters dueled through thirteen innings before Galm delivered a scratch hit scoring Leslie for the lone run. Leslie singled and moved to second on Sweeny sacrifice. Final: Victoria 1 Corpus Christi 0. Galm and Powers vs Walters and Merritt. Umpire Davern.

Galm Victoria Tex Walters Leslie Sweeny Sacrce Corpus Powers Merritt Davern

Beeville Defeats Brownsville In Tight Pitching Duel

Brownsville could not capitalize in late innings as Beeville grabbed a 5 to 1 win in Brownsville Texas. The game featured a key double play with bases loaded no outs Blair Hellman and Dailey turning 1 2 3. Beeville outhit Brownsville 11 to 5.

Brownies Brownsville Tex Beeville Blair Hellman Dailey R. H S. Peebles Saker Brammel Hurlurt

National League scores Reds and Giants lead pennant race

Reds beat Pirates at home by 4 3 9 6 offense led by Ferry Gib son Clarke while Pittsburgh managed 3 runs. Boston defeats Brooklyn 7 to 2 with Curtis Graham and Erwin handling pitching. Giants return to first place as New York edges Philadelphia 2 to 6 with Burns Alexander Dooin and Mathewson combining for the win.

Giants Philadelpha New York Burns Alexander Dooin Raymond Mathewson Myers Wilson

Sand Crabs Win In Thirteen Innings Over Waco

In a 13 inning game on May 27 at Waco the Sand Crabs beat Waco 5 to 3. Galveston scored two runs in the 13th on Leake and Chandler hits and Kruger, with Brady’s sacrifice fly. James and McLaurin made highlight catches in right field.

Waco Sand Crabs Galveston Leake Chandler Kruger Big Brady James McLaurin R. H. E. Waco Smith and Carson Coe Donnelly

Texas Track Names Captain for 1912 Team

Thomas Hoover of Canadian Texas was elected captain of the 1912 Texas track team. Hoover holds the state 220 yard dash record at 21.3 seconds and has run the 100 yard dash in 10 seconds. He is a junior law student with two more years at the university after earning a BA last year.

Austin Tex Thomas Hoover University of Texas Hoover

Mattfesture Scores and Schedules for Hattiesburg and Greenwood

Event results show Hattiesburg six and Greenwood six at Mattfesture. At City Yazoo City four and Meridian two. Jackson Vicksburg not scheduled.

Mattfesture Hattiesburg Greenwood City Yazoo City Meridian Jackson-Vicksburg

Unclear Sports Scores Across Cities

Fragmentary report lists scores involving Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo St Paul Louisville Milwaukee and Kansas City with mixed city pairings and no clear winner or date. Names and precise events are unreadable, leaving a partial set of team matchups and results.

Penne Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Mineapolis Mat Toledo Toledo St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee

College Crews in Big Race on Schuylkill River

Philadelphia May 27. The American Sentry regatta will be rowed today on the Schuylkill with many entries from top colleges and clubs. Eight oared shells feature Harvard Columbia and the United States Naval academy crews. Junior eights include Yale Harvard Cornell Naval academy and the University of Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Philadelphia Schhuylkill River Harvard Columbia United States Naval Academy Yale Cornell Naval Academy University of Pennsylvania

Amateur Boxing Tourney Resumed in New York Tonight

New York May 27. Another attempt will be made tonight to finish the international amateur boxing tournament halted last week by police for noncompliance with state boxing laws.

Associated Press New York

College Championships Decide at Harvard Stadium

Cambridge May 27 The 36th annual Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America meeting will conclude today at Harvard Stadium with the championship events decided.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America Harvard Stadium

Good board like mother's at the Jefferson

Readable text indicates a board described as resembling a mother's, located at the Jefferson on 442 Soledad Street. The fragment suggests a public notice or description of a property or item associated with the Jefferson address.

Mother’s the Jefferson Soledad Street

Regional Matches Linked by City Pairings

San Antonio plays Dallas while Austin faces Oklahoma City and Houston meets Fort Worth. Galveston travels to Waco in a string of intercity games reported from this region.

Me Wen P. C Waco Dallas Fort Worth Oklahoma City SAN Antoni Houston Austin Ee Galveston San Antonio Austin

Games Today Laredo in Bay City Corpus Christi in Victoria

Local schedule lists Laredo at Bay City Corpus Christi plays in Victoria Beeville faces Brownsville with multiple city games on today’s docket.

P.C. Victoria Beeville Bay City Brownsville Christi Eee Corpus Laredo Laredo Corpus Christi Victoria

Baseball Pairings Across Cities in League Play

American League schedule notes New York at Philadelphia St. Louis at Detroit Boston at Washington and Cleveland at Chicago with games listed by city pairings and venue matchups.

New York Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland Chicago Psyd Chicago Ene BOS St. Louis

Chicago in St. Louis Philadelphia in New York

The note references city pairings with Chicago in St Louis and Philadelphia in New York highlighting cross city mentions. It also mentions Cincinnati in Pittsburg and Brooklyn in Boston suggesting a pattern of exchanges or matches between distant metros.

Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Brooklyn Boston

Lattimore Declines Move to Fort Worth Team

PARIS Texas May 27. Despite rumors Bill Lattimore denies joining the Fort Worth baseball team this season. The ex Texas pitcher states emphatically he will not enter the diamond this season.

Lattimore Panthers Paris Tex Bill Lattimore Fort Worth Texas

Athletes Qualify for 36th Intercollegiate Meet

Preliminary results from the Harvard stadium qualifying round show Pennsylvania and Yale with fourteen men each. Cornell totals ten. Michigan eight. Princeton seven. Harvard six. Dartmouth four. Yale impressed in dashes and hurdles while Cornell leads in distance events but faces strong Yale competition. Williams, Rutgers two each. Wesleyan, Penn State, NYU, MIT, Browny, Amherst, and Columbia one each.

Cambridge Mass Intercollegiate Association of America Harvard Stadium Pennsylvania Yale Cornell Michigan Princeton Harvard Dartmouth Eli Williams Rutgers Wesleyan Pennsylvania State New York University Massachusetts Technical Browny Amherst Columbia

American League Will Stick With Cork Center Ball

Chicago May 27 The American League will keep the cork center baseball for the current season. League president B B Johnson issued an edict stating no change is planned or likely, praising the new ball as fully satisfactory for play this year.

Associated Press Chicago B. B. Johnson

Lively Ball Favored By Minors in Central League

President F H Carson of the Central league favors keeping the cork lively ball, arguing it boosts hitting and fan interest in the minors while pitchers previously dominated. He notes the ball has led to more offense this season, with star pitchers of last year being hit harder.

Associated Press South Bend Ind F. H. Carson Central League

Hon eywell Enters 1911 Balloon Race at Kansas City

H E Honeywell, who took second in last year’s national balloon race, has entered the 1911 event. His entry was received by the Aero Club of America. He will use the balloon Kansas City. The race starts in Kansas City on July 10, with Alan R Hawley the 1910 winner.

Associated Press New York H. E. Honeywell Aero Club of America Kansas City Alan R. Hawley

Presidents Cup Golf Set for Afternoon Matches

Eight golfers who defeated opponents last week will compete in an eighteen hole match play this afternoon at the Country Club. Winners advance to the semi finals next Wednesday as interest runs high. Players drawing today include M. F. McCaleb Chandler A. L. Tuttle E C. Tarrant George Franklin Thomas Goggan Ernest Brown and William Negley.

Br. M. F. McCaleb E. B. Chandler A. L. Tu

Evers Plans Daily Practice to Return to Giants Opener

Johnny Evers, Chicago Nationals second baseman, feels well and will practice daily until Friday then join the opener versus the New York Giants. He will work mornings with the Chicago Americans and play Sunday for the West Ends, a local semi professional club.

Ever Associated Press Chicago Johnny Evers Chicago National New York Giants Evers Chicago Americans West Ends

Wolgast Favored in Title Defense Against Burns

Lightweight champion Wolgast is a heavy favorite to defend his title against Frankie Burns of Oakland at the Eighth street arena this afternoon at 8. Odds of 10 to 4 against Burns and many bets that Wolgast will stop Burns in 18 rounds. Burns claims strength and stamina plus a slight edge in weight height and reach. Ringside weight about 133 pounds with Wolgast around 130. Moran to meet winner on July 4. Jack Welsh to referee.

Associated Press San Francisco AG Wolgast Eighth Street Arena Frankie Burns Oakland Burns Wolgast Owen Moran Jack Welsh

Wells Arrives in Gotham with Belt Amid Hopes

English lightweight champion Matt Wells arrived in New York with his 75 year old mother. Wells will debut at the Madison Athletic Club against Jack Goodman next Friday night under a three fight deal. He also has an offer to meet Packey McFarland in Milwaukee and brought the Lord Lonsdale gold belt worth about 15000 dollars, tied to a union jack ribbon.

Associated Press New York Matt Wells Wells Jack Goodman Madison Athletic Club Madison Club Packey McFarland Milwaukee Lord Lonsdale Freddie Welsh

Jeffries Plans Return to America After Plea sure Trip

James J. Jeffries and his wife began their return route to the United States with Paris as a stop en route. Jeffries stated the trip was leisure and that he abandons boxing forever. He plans an Alaska bear hunt in July before resuming life in Los Angeles.

Jeffries America Associated Press London James J. Jeffries United States Paris Jeff Alaska Los Angeles

Forbes to Fight Kid Prox in June Ten Rounds

Harry Forbes has been matched to meet Kid Prox of Chicago Heights in a ten round bout on June 7 near Chicago. The fighters agreed on a 116 pound weight at 3 o'clock for the scheduled match.

Forbes Kid Prox Associated Press Chicago, II Harry Forbes Chicago Heights Chicago

Cornell and Harvard Crews Meet on Cayuga Lake

The annual boat race between Cornell and Harvard crews drew close to 15000 visitors to Ithaca with events scheduled to start around six this evening on Cayuga Lake.

Cornell Harvard Associated Press Ithaca N. Y Cayuga Lake

Annual Army Navy Game Ready for Baseball Clash

WEST POINT set for the annual Army Navy baseball game as the Annapolis Middies and West Point cadets prepared to meet on the field today in a long standing rivalry.

Associated Press West Point N. Y Annapolis “Middies West Point Cadets

Donnelly Appointed Umpire for Texas League

President Allen of the Texas league signed former Galveston manager Frank Donnelly as an umpire.

San Antonio Driving Club hosts four races at fairgrounds

The San Antonio Driving Club matinee at the fair grounds race track featured four events led by Davy Crockett driven by Fred C. Groos who won the class A trot over Shooting Star. Texas Starmore was disqualified in class B for starting in the wrong event. Lady Aldo took the race. An exhibition half mile went to Clementine in 1 10.

San Antonio Lady Aldo Davy Crockett Cs Iaece St Ecko Shooting Gtar «i Scc Vcscce Cecia Texas Starmore Aldo Isc Ee Honest Boy Cies Tee Blanche Paul Rainer C. D. Palmer Mr. Page

Mayes Released to Galveston Club in Texas League

Galveston Texas May 27 A R B Mayes of the Philadelphia Nationals has been released to the Galveston club of the Texas league.

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