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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

10

McCormick Delivers Pinch Hits in Giants Comeback Run

In the tenth inning of yesterday's title game in Boston, Harry McCormick bat for Fletcher and drives home Merkle with a sacrifice fly. The Giants star is hailed as a remarkable comeback player while McGraw reshapes his lineup and McCormick returns to major league action after two years away.

Boston McCormick Giants Fletcher Merkle Herzog Stahl Little Napoleon Big Mac Twins Callahan Donlin Chicago Mike Harry McCormick McGraw National Commission Mac Napoleon Marlin Southland New York Philadelphia Quakers Phillies Tillie Shafer

Auto Club Hears Racing Reports in San Antonio

The San Antonio Automobile club met at the St Anthony hotel and heard chairman W A Hering report rapid progress on the jubilee auto contest track. The Barney Oldfield racing outfit has been signed for the races. George Clark, the Dal-

Las W. J. Pearson Club House Board of Governors American Automobile Association San Antonio Automobile Club St. Anthony Hotel W. A. Hering Jubilee Auto Contest Committee Barney Oldfield George Clark Dal

American runner Sergeant Thomas P. Conneff dies near Manila

Old world long distance runner Thom as P. Conneff is found dead at Pasig seven miles east of Manila. Death appears accidental. Conneff later joined the army and served as a sergeant in the Seventh Cavalry after his running career.

Manila Thomas P. Conneff Pasig Connell Army Seventh Cavalry

Hoodoo ship Maria terrifies crew at Golden Gate

The French vessel Maria is blamed as a hoodoo ship after two deaths and multiple disappearances since entering the Golden Gate. Eight sailors desert rather than sail again, amid ominous prophecies of more deaths before return to France.

Port Costa Maria Golden Gate California France Marine Prophets

Langford Defeats McVey After Foul Claim In Ninth Round

Sam Langford of the United States defeated Sam McVey of California in Perth Australia after McVey claimed a foul in the eleventh round and refused to continue. In Auburn New York officials announced several baseball league decisions including Fritz against Memphis and Evans against Chattanooga.

Langford McVey Perth West Australia Sam Langford Sam McVey California Auburn N. Y John E. Farrell National Board National Association of Baseball Leagues Fritz Memphis Spencer Montgomery R. B. Evans Chattanooga Atlanta Columbus

Frank Bros to Face Harlandale at Union Stockyards Diamond

The Frank Bros baseball team will play Harlandale mine next Sunday morning at 9 30. Managers request players report to the grounds by 9 30 for the game to begin.

Frank Bros Harlandale Union Stockyards

Sewanee Defeats Morgan in 4 to 0 victory

Sewanee, the University of the South, won their 1912 football opener against Morgan School with a 4 to 0 score in Sewanee Tennessee. The victory marked Sewanee first win of the season.

Sewanee Morgan Sewanee, Tenn University of the South Morgan School

Peacock Loses as West Texas Beats Peacock 7 to 0

West Texas Military academy defeated Peacock academy 7 to 0 on Peacock’s field at West End. A second quarter fumble by Doss opened the scoring for West Texas with a return and kickoff that led to a touchdown. Both teams showed strong defense and repeated fumbles and poor punt handling slowed the game.

West Texas Military Academy Peacock Academy West End Doss West Texas Peacock Harrison Ong Power America APUG Watersss Ceceeesvnsesee Carr Solana Ete Segevesese Crouch Wright Dugon Care Hunter-Green McCoy Harrison OF Knaggs Marshall J. Starnes

Kohlsaat Buys Inter Ocean in Chicago

H H Kohlsaat former editor of the Chicago Record-Herald buys the Chicago Inter Ocean from George W Hinman who retires from Chicago journalism. Kohlsaat takes active charge of the Inter Ocean with the paper to be Republican in politics. purchase price not disclosed.

Kohlsaat Inter-Ocean Chicago H. H. Kohlsaat Chicago Record-Herald Chicago Inter- Ocean George W. Hinman Record-Herald

No Clue to Houston Fraud Suspect and Hidden Chamber Find

A Houston report notes no progress locating a man who posed as C K Cutter and allegedly stole over $8000 from A E Heidens and the Houston National Exchange bank. Separate Mold Flintshire discovery reveals a secret chamber behind a rebuilt fireplace in a sixteenth century manor once part of Heartsheath estate.

Houston, Tex C. K. Cutter A. E. Heidensfelder Houston National Exchange Bank Oklahoma Fferm Mold Flintshire England Andas Heartsheath Estate

Chicago Teams Open Championship Series With Scoreless Tie

Darkness ended a scoreless Chicago baseball championship opener between the Chicago Americans and Nationals at Comiskey Park. Walsh held the Nationals to one hit with seven strikeouts in nine innings. Lavender matched with six hits allowed and strong support. Gate receipts totaled 11 624.25 with allocations to players owners and the national commission. A rematch is set for today at the same park.

Chicago Chicago American Walsh Nationals Lavender National Commission Comiskey Park R. H. E. Americans Gulfwear Lavender Archer

Phillies Lead In Inter-League Series Victory

Philadelphia American League team won its second inter-league game, defeating the National League players 6 to 4. Houck the Oregon pitcher hurled a strong game allowing only three hits, while Chalmers worked steadily for the Phillies but lacked support.

Philadelphia Houck Oregon Chalmers Phillies R. H. E. Nationals Killifer Lapp

Baseball Postseason Series Standings and Cafeteria Ad

Postseason standings list the World Series and Inter-league matchups with teams Boston New York Philadelphia Nationals and Americans shown with wins and losses and percentages. A separate note advertises Matthews Cafeteria at 222 Losoya offering a variety of cooked foods with no tips.

New York Boston Matthews Losoya

Hello Boys win in Commercial Tenpin League

The Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph bowling team defeated Maverick Clark Co in three straight games at Grand Alleys in the Commercial Tenpin League. Captain Steven led with a 172 single game and high team averages while Quinn shone for Lithographers. next match pits SA Gas and Electric against Household.

Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company Maverick-Clark Steven Heilig Connell Quinn Peters S. W. Tel Tel. Co Icc Stephene C.f Ees Sage Mets Souris Maverick-Clark Co Orbas Yo Sins Psi Ne BOI Sa Antonio Gas and Electric Compan

Cardinals Win Opener In City Championship Thrillers

St Louis Nationals defeat the American league club 7 to 6 in a hard fought opener. Harmon Geyer Bresnahan Wingo Hamilton Allisor Alexander Stephens Riebe are the key batteries. The game featured a bases loaded late rally and a winning run scoring with two out in the final frame.

Cardinals ST. Louis Nationals Winni Harmon Geyer Bresnah

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