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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1911

Page

6

Giants Win Prom Cubs In First Inning

Giants defeat the Cubs 3 to 1 as Red Ames holds the Cubs until a misplayed ball in the fifth inning opens a path. Doyle and Devore provide the decisive early runs with a first inning homer and smart base running. Brown loosens the Giants’ early command but a late game defensive play preserves the win.

Giants CUBS Chicago Ill Red Ames Brown Devore Doyle Seaeseeseee Reed Evsys Satsassse Biicaasteeceess Eseetecsess Messi Ieetesa Ili Ork Javecoere LE Rea Hofman

Pittsburg Pirates sweep doubleheader against Phillies

Pittsburg wins both games in Philadelphia, 6 to 2 and 8 to 0. Chalmers wildness and early errors give Pirates four run lead in game one, while Stack relieves in game two as Leifield falters and Ferry shuts down Philadelphia.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Chalmers Clarke Pittsby Pirates Stack Leifield Ferry Quakers R. H. E. Philadelphia Cotton Adams Gibson Killifer

Cardinals, Dodgers battle to 6 all in ninth tie

In St Louis on September 30 the Cardinals and Brooklyn tied 6 to 6 after Oakes walked Koney and Evans singling to load the bases. Ellis forced in Oakes and Hau ser tied the score with a sacrifice fly. Steele started for Brooklyn, benched for Schart. Batteries were Steele and Miller for Brooklyn Harmon and Bliss for St Louis. Game called at darkness. Two games scheduled tomorrow.

ST. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Oakes Koney Evans Steele S&chart Ellis Hauser Northen Miller Harmon Bliss

Reds and Braves split doubleheader in Cincinnati

Boston took the opener 9 to 2 as nine hits in the second inning fueled seven earned runs off Suggs. In the nightcap Benton out pitched Cy Young as Cincinnati settled for a 4 to 1 victory.

Cincinnati Reds Boston Suggs Benton Cy Young Donnelly Kling Sages Compton Severoid Young Rariden Benton and Clark

Purloins Many Bases by Giants Stealer Doyle

Larry Doyle, the quick second baseman for the New York Giants, has been dazzling with base stealing. In the recent series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Doyle stole home three times, each theft nearly defeating the Pirates.

Larry Doyle New York Giants Larry Pittsburg Pirates Pirates

National Boxing Reforms Roil Madison Square Bouts

A boxing commission revised the MSG license amid criticism of managers. Johnson Wells clash is noted with Artna and Artha and Cruel Morris plans training in Harlem while Harvard Princeton Yale shift football official selection to a central board. Georgia Tech Heisman Carlisle and Princeton staff changes noted along with Rebecca Jeffries death.

Madison Square Athletic Club Madison Square Garden Boxing Commission Johnson- Wells Little Artna England Artha Harvard Princeton Yale Central Board

Yankees Split Doubleheader With Browns In New York

The Yankees beat the Browns 7 to 2 in the second game after dropping the opener 5 to 4. Hoff worked poorly behind an error prone infield, while Allison shut down the Browns to secure the doubleheader split. Dolan starred in the late game with key relief work.

New York Yankees Browns St. Louis Hoff Allison Magner Hemphill Zinn Laporte Aes Ey Ford Hawk Dolan BLE Stephens Blair R. H. E. St. Louis

Groome Bests Works In Narrow Senators Win

In a pitching duel Groome defeats Works 3 to 2 as Washington tops Detroit in a tense game. Groome drives in the winning run in the ninth after Works plunks Wiberfeldt. Batteries Works Stanage Groome Henry.

Washington Groome Works Senators Wiberfeldt R. i Detroit Works and Stanage Groome and Henry

White Sox sweep two over Boston in twin bill

Boston fails to win as Chicago ace Scott dominates in game one, 9 to 1, while Pape and Buschelman help the visitors. Errors by the home club aid a 4 to 2 second game loss with Benz and Sullivan pitching for Chicago and Hageman backing Williams.

Boston Mass White Sox Scott Pape Buschelman R. H. BE Chicago Block Wiliams RH. B. Chicago Benz and Sullivan Hagerman Williams

Athletics and Naps Split doubleheader in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on a neutral date, the Cleveland Naps beat the Athletics 6 to 1 in game one, with excellent pitching by Bender and Krause. In game two the Naps lost 4 to 2 as Morgan yielded a one run lead before Mack closed the game, Armstrong a 19 year old Cleveland youth appearing for the season’s end.

Bender Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Naps Krause Blanding Morgan Mack Armstrong Cleveland R. H E. Cleveland O'Neil Thomas R. H. EW Baskette Fisher Easterly Martin and Livingston

Oiled Roads and Tires on Summer Drives

Oil on country roads during summer creates puddles that cling to tires and can soften rubber. Wipe or sponge off road oil with benzine or gasoline after driving to extend tire life and prevent tire damage.

Repairing the horn and political troubles noted

Repairing techniques for rain damaged horns include removing the rubber bulb and passing thin paper between the lips to clear obstructions. Caution is advised to avoid opening the lips while doing so. President Kavensush of the Southern league is facing troubles as Chat erceey, see a, and Montgomery pursue him.

Kavensush Leagthy Chaterceey See A Montgomery

New York at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis

Regional matchups list shows New York visiting Chicago and Boston traveling to Cincinnati while Brooklyn visits St Louis and Philadelphia plays Pittsburg.

Psyd Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Washington St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg P.C. New York Chicago Ae Genre Eel Ik Lows Weaee BOSON Ode Cess

Baseball scores and a Chilean Indians on reservations note

American Association results from Toledo Milwaukee St Paul and Kansas City detailed with final scores and battery lists. A line notes nearly eleven thousand Indians were located on reservations by the Chilean government last year.

Final Boucci G ame Series Opens This Afternoon

The final boucci championship series starts at 4 o clock on South Leona street Giorda grounds. Ernest Broggi and John Miorelli meet Ralph Marchiotti and Joe Bonner in the opening match. Alesio DeGaspari is referee. The series runs Sundays through October November and December with three wins to claim the title. Christmas day awards a gold and diamond studded medal. victor receives it on New Year’s day.

Boucci Vember Giorda Grounds Leona Street Ernest Broggi John Miorelli Ralph Marchiotti Joe Bonner Alesio DeGaspari

Umpire Protection Highlighted in Chamber of Commerce Game

The San Antonio Real Estate Exchange and the Chamber of Commerce clash in a Saturday baseball game at League Park on October 18. Teams drawn from member organizations will wear period attire and follow rules drafted by Jake Wolff to protect the umpire from injury.

San Antonio Real Estate Exchange Chamber of Commerce League Park Jake Wolff

Californian Sam McVey defeats Jack Lester for Australia title

Sam McVey, a California heavyweight, defeated Portland’s Jack Lester on points in a twenty round bout to claim the heavyweight championship of Australia before a crowd of 17 000 at the Sydney stadium.

Portland Sydney Sam McVey California Jack Lester Ore Australia

How to Prevent Wheel Rim Rust with Graphite Paste

Experts advise keeping rims rust free to ease cover removal during trouble. Mix powdered graphite with glycerine into a thick paste for brushing on rims, or use a graphite and linseed oil paint as an alternative preventive coating.

Kilbane Teaches Conley a Terrific Mauling in Sixteen Rounds

Kilbane dominates Frankie Conley through twenty fierce rounds at Vernon in Los Angeles. Kilbane lands repeated left jabs and body blows drawing Conley to the mat in the decision victory. Report notes Conley never threatens and Kilbane shows clear mastery throughout the bout.

Los Angeles Cal Jo Bane Frankie Conley Pacific Athletic Club Vernon Kilbane Kastbane Johnnie Conley Kilbane Aga Abe Attell

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