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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
6
The two clubs face off in the world championship with manager comparisons and pitcher choices shaping the matchup. McGraw's Giants and Stahl's Red Sox each bring strengths in experience, fielding, and outfield depth, with three starting pitchers apiece and deep bullpen considerations guiding the series outlook.
Hannes Kolemainen of Finland, Olympic distance champion in 5000 and 1000 metres, won a five mile handicap from scratch in 25:09.2 at Celtic Park, finishing one fifth of a second behind George Bonhag's American record. Thomas J. Collins of the Irish American A.A. placed second, 70 yards back.
Dr J R Cunningham practices osteopathy at 449 Moore Building. Office listed with old phone 984 J. Contact details suggest a local medical practitioner serving patients in the area.
Philadelphia swept a doubleheader against St. Louis winning 8 to 2 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second as Barrys fielding and Collin’s base work stood out while McInnis also starred. In Chicago Washington won both ends of a twin bill 6 to 3 and 4 to 1 with Ellis Johnson and Mattick leading the hitting and solid defense backing Scott and Land.
The National Commission may delay arranging the world series as the National League race remains unsettled. The Giants need four more wins to secure the pennant, with possible outcomes hinging on games against Pittsburg and Chicago’s results against Philadelphia. The Boston American champions have clinched and face more preparation time.
Detroit Tigers manager Hugh Jennings predicts a world series between Boston and New York would be the greatest in baseball history due to evenly matched clubs. He notes the competition would showcase top talent and thrilling games across the nation.
The home of Kansas City's American association baseball team, Association Park, burned last night along with a City Ice & Storage plant and two residences near the park. Loss estimated at 100000. Owner Tebeau and fire officials termed the blaze incendiary.
Baltimore police and Harford County Agricultural and Breeding association officers announce a program to arrest anyone involved in book making or betting at the Havre de Grace race track this afternoon. State's Attorney General Poe declared the plan.
First Baseman Myers of Spokane in the Northwestern league steals his 108th base this season to break the former record of 105 held by Zimmerman of the Chicago Nationals, achieved today in Spokane Washington.
FORT WORTH Tex Sept 23 Homer D Wade of Stamford has accepted the post of general field secretary for the Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's association with headquarters in Fort Worth He will organize a corps of assistants to aid in general field work.
Manvil Hendricksen son of C S Hendricksen and president of the Scandinavian American bank, shot and killed a 1000 pound sea lion at Columbia Beach during a weekend camp. He captured the animal after finding it sunning in a crab hole and plans to dress the skin as a trophy of his Rooseveltian experience. He is a senior at Wisconsin State University.
In a Sunday morning contest at Harlandale the Frank Bros edged Harlan dale 4 to 3 after a close battle on the diamond. Johnson and Butler pitched for Frank Bros with W Dugger and F Dugger behind the plate. The Cannondales shutout the Frank Bros Juniors 9 to 0 at Cannondale. Rudwick and Chitten worked the mound for Cannondale as Loyless umpired. Harlandale then beat the San Antonio Pirates at Harlandale 11 to 7 with key timely hits overcoming several errors. In the Texas Junior league the Iowas Blues beat Cubs 11 to 8. Nadjas forfeited to Tigers. The Iowas sit atop the standings with Cubs and Tigers tied for second and Nadjas in the cellar.
European plan rates from 1 to 1.50 and up at the new Bowie Hotel on 728 East Houston Street facing the Alamo and Post Office. C Morris proprietor announces new building and furniture, thoroughly modern rooms with or without bath. Spanish spoken.
The article explains the new 100 yard field with a 10 yard forward pass zone behind each end and a total playing field of 120 yards. It discusses heavier linemen, the need for a rangy fast fullback, and the backfield responsibilities as the ten yards in four downs rule favours line plunging and more complex defensive reads.
Yesterday's American League results featured Philadelphia defeating St Louis 8 to 4 and Washington beating Chicago 6 to 4. New York at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit were rained out. No games scheduled for today.
Pittsburg meets New York while Cincinnati faces Boston. Chicago plays Philadelphia and St. Louis visits Brooklyn in a day of NL action.
Milady golfer will debut on Tuesday at Laurel Heights Golf Club as the first regular women’s event is staged by Manager Symonds. Miss Gertie Symonds will run things, tea will follow, and about fifteen players are expected to attend with lessons and course play afterward.
The Boston team will be given a royal welcome home after clinching the American league pennant. A mass meeting on Boston Common will include Mayor Fitzgerald offering congratulations to the visiting champions for bringing the honor to Boston.
Boston officials learn from Detroit that Red Sox third baseman Larry Gardner suffered only a dislocated finger not a break. Doctors say he can play in the World Series and will join the closing games against Philadelphia.
C A Gonder is listed as active manager for the telephone company ownership group, with the company identified as tel Co. and owners noted in the record.
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