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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
8
Dallas pugilist Tommy Meinert writes The Light to dispute promoter statements about canceling the Meinert Shelton bout at Fort Sam Houston. He says articles were unsatisfactory, citing weight demands and referee selection, and asserts he did not quit or agree to unfair terms.
The speaker notes repeated hand injuries from prior fights and explains a recent thumb injury. He says no match was set with Bobby Waugh and asserts he did not back out, aiming to reassure San Antonio fight fans that he is not yellow.
Promoters plan a Shelton versus Genail rematch and a Masters versus Meinert match as potential main events. Also eyed are Sweeney versus Mack with a return bout, and Meinert in a 117 pound lineup against Masters or O Brien. Fans hope for one or more of these bouts at the post arena.
Former heavyweight boxing champion James J. Corbett underwent appendicitis surgery at Jefferson hospital in Philadelphia. He slept fairly well but doctors say he is seriously ill with peritonitis and in a condition deemed satisfactory for the moment. He was en route to a local theater appearance when illness struck.
Billy Papke refused a ten round match with Frank Mantel in New York over gate money and will likely be blacklisted by the state athletic commission. Papke, who had planned to sail for France tomorrow to fight George Carpenter, faces censure as Commissioner O Neill broadcasts a request to the Federation of French Boxing clubs for disciplinary action.
The Pittsburg Pirates beat the Cubs to seize second place with six games left in the season. The Athletics tied Washington for second after a win as the Cardinals closed strong with a third straight victory over the Reds. Bresnahan plays Snyder behind the bat as a regular.
Johnny McGraw receives a letter from Charles W. Murphy congratulating the Chicago Cubs on winning the 1912 National League championship and wishing success in the World Series against the Boston club. The note underscores Murphy’s well known media presence.
Minor Heir and George Gano set world marks for fastest mile by a team of any sex in Columbus. They clocked 2 02 and beat the previous 2 02 3 4 held by Lady Maud C and Hedgewood Boy. The pair began aiming for the stallion pacing record of 2 05 but surpassed that as well.
Preliminary work is over at St Andrew's college football practice. Coach Desseau reports a strong showing, with returning Garnet and Gray players and new men making progress. Captain Cozard, last year's star end, moves to quarterback as schedule planning proceeds and open dates remain. He invites other city school managers to contact him.
The High School football eleven plans a Saturday game and may meet St. Anthony College or Peacock Military School on their own field. Arrangements can be made by ringing 1227 on the old phone.
Milwaukee Wis Oct 2 Tony Scudaleri the mechanician hurt in the Vanderbilt cup course accident that killed David Bruce Brown remains unconscious physicians say he will likely not regain consciousness for 36 hours or more Bruce Brown a 25 year old noted race driver died when his Fiat car at ninety miles an hour blew a rear tire and crashed his car went into a ditch and wrecked his unit Bruce Brown began racing in 1907 and once set an amateur one mile record at Empire City track
In American League action today Cleveland faces St Louis while Chicago plays Detroit. Both games feature top lineups and aim for important wins on the schedule.
Yesterday Philadelphia defeated New York 9 to 2. Pittsburgh beat Chicago 4 to 1. St Louis won 3 to 1 over Cincinnati. Today's games Philadelphia at New York. Brooklyn visits Boston for two games. Pittsburgh at Chicago.
The San Marcos fish cultural station will send an unusually attractive exhibit to the Dallas State fair. Preparations are under way to make this one of the most complete exhibits from the station. Superintendent Mark Ri ley and Louis Forsythe will oversee the display.
The narrative covers pitchers Walter Johnson and Rube Marquard facing jinxed streaks after long win totals and records. Johnson and Marquard, once 48 wins against seven losses combined, saw a slump to eight and fifteen since their records broke. Joe Wood, with 32 wins and four losses before a 16 game streak, defied expectations by shutting out the Highlanders 6 to 0 last week, allowing two hits and 10 strikeouts.
The Brownsville Irrigation company assets were bid to $57,000 by Frank Weatherford Jr. for Houston interests. The sale included 32 miles of canals a pumping plant and about 2700 acres of land and must be confirmed by Judge Norman G. Kittrell in Houston.
Giants conclude their final home appearance before the world series and head to Philadelphia to face Boston in the opening game. Boston is favored by bookmakers with about thirty thousand dollars wagered at five to four on a Red Sox title, as McGraw and Mathewson prepare to size up Boston.
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw traveled to Washington to study the Boston Red Sox as the World Series approaches. He plans to contrast tactics with Boston leader Jake Stahl and expressed confidence that his team will win, noting that experience from the previous year strengthens a team in consecutive World Series appearances.
New Braunfels rifle club members hosted the state shoot over Sunday and Monday. Officers elected for the next year are Henry Adams president Otto Reinarz vice president and John Hillert secretary treasurer. San Antonio won team off hand and rest scores. state gold medal went to William Heye of San Antonio with a 425 combined.
World championship regulations apply to all games of the Chicago city championship series. The series begins October 8 in Chicago at Comiskey Park with Judge William Kavanaugh overseeing as representative of the commission. Games alternate between American and National league parks until a team wins four. Umpires named C B Owens for the National League and T H Connolly from the American League. Fifty one players are eligible to play. Local note: Open October 3 Little Kitchen 102 Jefferson Street opposite Bexar Hotel.
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