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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1907

Page

3

Play Eleven 70 A Tie Of 3 10 3 At Fleotile Park

After eleven innings the Black Arancho Black Mud Gal game was called at dusk with an 8 8 tie at Fleotile Park. Poor weather kept crowds light but play remained brisk as Cyclone Joe led the Houstonians to rally. The Cats scored in the first and second but Black Bronchos tied in the sixth on J Webb and De Bion two bagger plus Bennett. Mooney and Cyclone Joe pitched well. Demon Walker slammed the ball. Management disputed several calls and will feature a doubleheader today and tomorrow with South Bay Townsend starting for the Black Bronchos.

Fleotile Park Cyclone Joo -Here Trubie Bronchos Bennett Black Cat Demon Walker Cats Svellie Lampkins Coleman Land Madame Washita Appener Comb J. Webb de Bion Netthur Mooney Cyclone Joe Dick Walker South Bay Townsend

Bowling Week Promises Lively Action Across City Alleys

The third week of the big nine-pat leagues starts tonight with Corning's Steers facing Lowther's Pioneers on Turner alleys drawing a large crowd despite a circus in town. Giants and Branches games on Mission Garden alleys are also highly anticipated after strong recent play, with steady activity across all city bowling venues and practice sessions filling afternoons and evenings.

Turner Corning Steers andLowther Pioneers Heck Giants George Huth Mission Garden Mission Garden Bowling League St. Josephers Mae Alamos Sommers Schuetze

San Antonio to host Mexico City tennis tourney this winter

San Antonio players will challenge the Mexican team in a winter tournament at the New County club. MacQuislan brothers and Claude Bulin of the Mexico City squad are visiting Fort Sam Houston after a friendly series was limited by heavy courts. A second practice session is planned for this afternoon as Texas readies for the 1908 state tennis tournament. The Bexar Drug Co remains open all night with immediate delivery for prescriptions.

San Antonio New MacQuislan Brothers Claude Bulin Mexico City Dallas Fort Sam Houston G. O. Cresson Texas Mexico

Light seeks amateur baseball game scores for city area

The Light invites amateur players to submit summaries of all local and surrounding city games. Score cards are available from the sporting editor. fill blanks and deliver to the office by 9 30 the morning after each game for publication.

Sporting Editor

Local High School Football Practice Opens Soon

San Antonio Academy and West Texas Military Academy start first practice this afternoon as the season ramps up. Despite a one week head start for the Peacocks, other schools expect to be ready for the first league game with a general coach and materials including Mainland likely to lead. West Texas may join the Teague series, boosting interest and gate receipts as rumors of league moves swirl. The Antonia Academy hopes to rebound after last year’s strong showing and field a hustling eleven with a capable coach to compete this fall.

San Antonio Academy West Teas Military Academy Jenry Peacocks Texas West Texas An Antonia Academy Abe the & A. A

Jockey Tod Sloane Marries Actress My Julia Sanderson

Tod Sloane, famed jockey, wed actress My Julia Sanderson in a West 44th Street ceremony officiated by Rev. Henry Marian Warren. Attendants were bridesmaid Mabelle B. Gilson and best man Wm. Sherer, with Frank Lee as chauffeur. Guests learned of the marriage hours later as plans for the evening performance proceeded.

New York Sam Ted Sinan Itoie Julia Sanderson Criterion Henry Marian Warren Sinan West 44Th Street Mabelle B. Gilson Wm. Sherer Frank Lee

Soldiers defeat Nic Tengg team in city league

In a weather affected city league game at Fort Sam Houston the Soldiers beat the Nic Tengg team 10 to 2 in seven innings. Hewett delivered a three bagger for the Post. Tarvin and Long worked the mound as the Soldiers held Nic Tengg scoreless except for the first inning.

Fort Sam Houston New Post Nic Tengg Tengg Nic Tenge Hewett Tarva Aylan Long Fergereon Tarvin

Batters and Buddies: Two-Game MLB Card From Chicago to New York

A jumble of box scores from yesterday’s games shows Cubs and Giants splitting with strong pitching by Durbin and Morar for Philadelphia and by Campell and McLean for New York. Batters hit the decisive blows as Cincinnati and Chicago also posted wins and losses.

Giants Clagtowati AMC Rhe Cincinnati New York Spade Sehllei McCinnity Bowerman Hreanshaw nHincinnati Awol OO York Campbell McLean Taylor Bresnahan

Attell Draws With Sullivan In Six Round Bout Near Alton

Abe Attell and Tommy Antityan met at Bob Douglass' farm near Alton WL for a six round draw witnessed by about 1500 fans. Neither boxer showed peak form, with only minor damage. Attell held a slight edge early, but the later rounds were even as both pressed for advantage.

St. Louis Soph Abe Attell Tommy Antityan Walther Bob Douglass Alton Attell Tommy

Tankral Heights Gun Club Scores Highlight Contest

Tankral Heights Gun Club members scored well in a recent shoot against the AVATARS. Troup Baxon, a noted professional, fired 47 of 50, while G. Zadek shot 45. A. Winchell totaled 44 and stood third. The team plans to travel to Sabinal for tomorrow and Wednesday’s event.

Tankral Heights Yeatewlay Troup Baxon G. Zadek A. Winchell Sabinal

Births Reported in Local Notices

Birth notices list new babies at addresses including 117 South Street and 410 Maverick Street with parents Mr and Mrs. W. and Mr and Mrs. F. McCord Watson at 606 Goliad Street. Local hardware ad promotes lumber and builders supplies with big stock and low prices from Ed. Staves & Sons.

Steves & Sons, A and Aes Bes Tosa Vind Parle Prove South Street Hoy Minnio ‘Weston Maverick Street Mira Cherry Street Phen Agg Ave F. McCord Watson Goliad Atreet Staves & Sons

Athletics to Play Bronchos In Planned Sunday Baseball

Arrangements are set for a Sunday game between the 1007 Bronchos and the Athletics. Manager Arht zehn of the Athletics expects strong draw from the match as both teams prepare for a hard fought contest. The previously planned Bronchos versus White and Blues clash has been canceled while the Athletics hold control of the park for the upcoming game.

Athletics Arhtzehn Unlgrave Foepper Chick Stoith

Farewell Testimonial for George Siler and Motor Boat Meet

Final arrangements for a farewell testimonial honoring George Siler, famed referee, on his 63rd birthday as he retires from boxing. Notables like Tommy Burns and Will Kaotmaan attend, with wrestling champions also performing. Separate note reports the start of the Hudson River motor boat meet with reliability trials and upcoming races and records to be contested.

George Siler Aiier James J. Cardelt Dant Jett View Nartin Tommy Burns Wl Kaotmaan Mike Schreck Tom Wille Frank Gatch Axchamion Fred Beell Don Rooney Williane Demetrad Siler

Mansfield's Voice His Greatest Aid and Oratory

A historical note on famed speakers Wendell Phillips Gerrit Smith and others. The article reviews how training refined vocal clarity and delivery, citing Mansfield, Phillips, Smith, Carpenter, and Frye as examples of distinct utterance, tone, and control across large audiences.

Boston Carpenter Wisconsin Frye Maine

Local Sports Briefs Highlight Weekend Plans

Readable notes say the Texas Tiilish Cricket Club cannot attend this afternoon but expect enough players for a solid practice. Electric Park may host football practice with both high school and San Antonio academy squads possible. Amateur baseball faces team dropouts while football enters full swing as Ninth Infantry aims to avenge a recent loss to New Fest Wing.

San Antonio

Lettens Son Arrested In New Orleans Bank Case

Police hold Guage W. Lettong amid a bank theft probe with about 290 in cash found on his person. Authorities say the suspect is linked to a larger $100,000 heist tied to Charles I Lettong, as the investigation unfolds in New Orleans.

New Orleans

Burial Permits For Local Residents In Brief

Burial permits issued for Felina Gara of 09 South Friv and Thomas W. Marshall of 913 Zavala street. Also noted is Mrs. Mary Bumberg of 315 Centeg Street and a case involving paralysis. Authorities to verify details and permissions.

Felina Gara Thomas W. Marshall Zavala Mary Bumberg

Ap Intelligent Servant. The Mistress-Who Hing That

Fragmentary dialogue appears to describe a scene with a mistress and a servant in a room, mentioning a ceiling height and a misaligned or odd phrase about the ceiling. The readable text is sparse and ambiguous.

Matto Per Riviere

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