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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1911

Page

22

A and M College Station Football Squad to Start Training

Former A and M college squad begins preparations at Syvan Beach La Porte with Moran returning to coach. De Tray and McNulty assist, aiming for rigorous camp and early season work leading to a tough opener against Auburn and an anticipated clash with Yale tactics.

la Porte Moran College Station Tex Sy‘van Beach Charles P. Moran Montgomery de Tray Cones Eo de ‘Tray Chicago cNulty Notre Dame Massillion Tigers McNulty Ward Barnes Whyte Washington Eddie Creiss San Antonio Auburn Mississippi Louisiana Texas Altgelt Dreiss Grisson Bateman Farmer Lambert Lownes Latrick Holiday Austin Academy Ving Y Camp Alabama Donahue Yale College

Novice in Bowling Makes Good Record

San Antonio bowler Martin J. Irwin, who started four months ago, set new ten pin and seven up records. He bowled two perfect 300 games, on June 28 and August 29, and posted a high average of 272 in intermittent play. His ten game series on August 29 included scores such as 300 and 279, with score sheets signed by witnesses.

San Antonio Martin J. Irwin Irwin

Century bout: Gotch vs Hackenschmidt set for Labor Day

Chicago readers focus on the event of the century as Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt prepare for a title clash at White Sox Park on Labor Day Monday at 3 pm. The piece details training, strategies, odds, and the fighters’ backgrounds, highlighting Gotch’s Iowa farming roots and Hackenschmidt’s English training and new catch-as-catch-can technique.

Monte Chicago Frank Gotch George Hackenschmidt White Sox Iowa Gotch England Hack Yussiff Russane Henry Ordemann Jess Westergaard Joe Rogers Charlie Olsen Fred Beel Farmer Burns Jim Asbell Domke Reimel Emil Klank Chicago Athletic Association

Baseball scores from multiple leagues and games

In Columbus, Indianapolis beat Columbus 3 to 8 with Key pitchers Kindall White Ritter Cook and Walsh. In Minneapolis St Paul combined for 44 runs as Sayer Leever Owens and Land shut down their opponents. Milwaukee edged Kansas City 9 to 4 with Marion Cutting Schalk Powell O Connor and James. Toledo defeated Louisville 8 to 4 behind Hearne Ludwig and Ung Carisch in a late rally.

Minneapolis Kansas City R. H. E. Milwaukee Marion Cutting Schalk Powell O'Connor James

Bronchos Aim for Strong Finish in Texas League Race

The Bronchos enter the final series with momentum, in third place and within reach of a top finish. After taking two of three from pennant winners on their home field, Fort Worth faces Austin as the season winds down, urged to show support and push the team to a strong closing run.

Broncs Wallace Johnston Austin

Gotch Nerveless, Urges Hack for Big Match

Chicago sport report says champion Frank Gotch, after a brief training session, declared “Bring on Hackenschmidt” confident of victory. Hackenschmidt, more nervous, walked five miles and vowed to win to reestablish his standing. both agreed the Monday bout is a supreme test of their careers.

Chicago Ill Hackenschmidt Frank Gotch Chicago Athletic Association Gotch Frank South Side Rogers Westergaard North Shore Hack Mr. Gotch Dr. Roller Americus Ra Cone Pute Eaiman

Amateur Games Scheduled Today Across San Antonio

The Post Office meets Government Hill Tigers at 2 30 p m on Fort Sam Houston cavalry post diamond with Barker and Schwab as battery. Household plays Boerne today and tomorrow. San Antonio Hardware and Southwestern Telephone clash at 9 a m on Iowa and Peach field. Saul Wolfson faces White Caps at Krisch's park at 9 a m. Manager Martin calls Lacey Anderson Garcia Sintileben Wolfson Gonzales Williman Marx Saunders and Schughey to report at 8 30 for a postponed meeting.

Government Hill Tigers Cavalry Fort Sam Houston P. O Barker and Schwab San, Antonio Saul Wolfson Krisch’s Park Martin Lacey Anderson Garcia Sintileben Wolfson Gonzales Williman Marx Saunders Schughey

Burman Smashes Brighton Motor Record

Bob Burman set a new world two mile record at Brighton Beach driving a Blitzen Benz with a 1 37.89 clocking besting Ralph De Palma's Syracuse mark by over three seconds. Burman also won the five mile handicap by a half length as spectators cheered the close finish.

New York Ghrton Beach de Palma Syracuse Burman

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