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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
7
An article reflects on the crowd energy at baseball games and the impact of fan behavior on teams. It discusses rain causing postponements in Atlanta and mentions various cities and teams, emphasizing how audience support can lift or hinder players and clubs.
In a damp ball yard the Branches crushed the Sun Crabs 16 to 1 yesterday. Covenay fined five dollars for boisterous arguing against umpire calls as Galveston crowd rumbled. Mitchell pitched well for the visitors, while Branches hitters dominated the game from the second inning onward.
A jumble of baseball captions and game snippets shows teams like the Bronchos and Giants in midseason form. Houston beats Senators as Hunch falters, Pirates win 1 0 in Fort Worth, and Dallas tops Waco 14 to No clear single storyline emerges beyond mixed results and rally chatter.
Mohawks coached by Gloeckner stunned H. Baetz’s Colts with two close wins at Tucker alleys. First game score totals show Gloeckner 305 and Baetz 271. second game high was Gloeckner with 349 while Baetz posted 324. Lineups list Anton Gloeckner and teammates across both teams and match details reflect a lively bowling night.
The article outlines a carnival setup with teams Kelah and Royal Nelerbors competing this afternoon. Delegates and committees will arrange hos ts and villages for the June carnival. Hosts Lowther Glorekner and Hienmert to serve a chicken lunch. W C T Bowling club to practice tonight on Mission garden alleys. New Braunfels Soeinia to hold ninepin bowling contest on July 12 open to all ninepin bowlers with prizes and trophies.
Baseball scores from several games across leagues. St Louis defeated Chicago 4 to 3 in St Louis with a mixed battery of Karger Raymond Ludwig Lundgren Brown and King. New York beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 at Brooklyn with strong offense. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh battled in Pittsburgh with Cincinnati winning 9 to 3. Philadelphia defeated Boston 8 to 3 in Philadelphia. New York won at Philadelphia 6 to 1. Washington defeated Boston 7 to 5 in Boston. Cleveland beat St Louis 6 to 1 in Cleveland. Nashville tied Memphis 9 to 6 at Nashville. New Orleans and Montgomery tied 4 to 4 in Montgomery. Birmingham and Little Rock tied 4 to 4 at Birmingham.
Catcher Cul Blankenship recalls his odd first game in San Francisco scoring on four wild throws. Jay Hughes of Seattle faced San Francisco, Parke Wilson misplayed, and a wild throw forced a safe second. Andy Anderson’s block and Charlie Irwin’s throw sparked chaos as the Tigers’ sweep and fan chatter shaped the day.
The notice advertises a Monday closing sale at Villa Hosa with price cuts from 200 to 800 dollars on regular prices. Prospective buyers are urged to visit Sunday to view the property and travel by Hot Wells car, get off at Clifford Court where the seller will be present.
St Louis College meets Slimp's Reliable at Krisch Park this afternoon at four. Tomorrow's City Amateur schedule lists Laurel Heights Terrace versus White Caps in the morning, Joske Bros. Co. versus Post Office Browns at Henrietta Diamond at four. Sunday features a double header at Krisch Park with Independents versus San Antonio Tigers at 2:30 and Chapa Reds versus Washer Bros at 4:30. Woodlawn Tigers beat AML Star 9 to 4 in a fast game. A YMCA basketball practice substituted for a missed scheduled game last night.
New York reports Terry McGovern retires from boxing after a 14 year career. Manager Joe Humphreys cites McGovern's recent poor performance against Robson as the reason. Plans include summer exhibitions with Young Corbett and a move into business.
Take Hot Wills car to CHE ford Court and view Villa Rosa lots selling Monday at discounts up to 200 dollars. Also notice R L Burnett Co at 816 427 East Commerce St, a major box factory with thirty five to fifty workers, wrapping paper and bags.
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