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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1911

Page

9

Yale Hosts Holy Cross in New Haven Showdown

The Associated Press reports Yale prepares to host Holy Cross in New Haven, a rematch from last year, as Harvard Princeton Penn set early-season tests. Several big programs like Cornell and Army look to open against new foes while Boston-area teams and others begin schedules.

Associated Press New York Smouth Cornell Eir Darruth Norwich Uni Allegheny Harvard Ale Princeton Pennsylvania Yale Ly Cross En Haven Bates Rinceton Stevens Gettysburg

Amateur Games and Local Baseball Action Summary

The Wolff & Marx team defeated Wolfson 8 to 2 on the army diamond as Hummell allowed two hits and Fitzgibbons hit a home run and a single in three at bats for the winners. The Dalkowitz team won 6 to 3 over Government Hill Tigers on the mounted post diamond, Freeman pitching well and Mergie starring with the bat. Later the Tigers beat the Dalkowitz squad 5 to 3 on Iowa Board Street diamond, Meyers and Stanley strong on the mound. A double header between Round Ups and Households at Soh Park ended 5 to 3 after darkness, with Itman four-for-four and Cotton and Knaupp delivering key hits for the Round Ups.

Wolff & Marx Wolfson Army Hummell le Ners Fitzgibbons Dalkowitz Government Hill Tigers Mounted Post Freeman Yes Ark We the Tigers E Dalkowitz Iowa Meyers Stanley Mergie R. H.howitz Lane F. Stanisy H. Etty W. Stanley Sleves Bedell Soh Park Itman Mesvat Beer Cotton Nauppacarcia Ara Knaupp Maete Shiner

Motocycle Race Meet at Texas Fair Grounds

One of the state’s largest motocycle race meetings is planned at the fair grounds race track during the International fair on November 5. Organized by the 8. A. Motocycle club led by C. Huser, the event offers 300 in cash prizes and many loving cups for professionals and amateurs. Entries are expected from Waco Austin Dallas, with at least 150 riders likely to enter. A local meet on October 8 at the fair grounds will showcase talent ahead of the big races.

Texas C. Huser 8. A. Motocycle Club Fair Grounds Waco Austin Dallas Huser Areners

Round Ups and Households Split Doubleheader

In the ninth the Round Ups scored twice on three errors. Tracy pitched well for the Households allowing three hits and fanning nine with runners in scoring position. O Banjn? of the Households hit a triple a double and a single in four at bats. Gerhardt caught for Crevenstine who was steady in key moments. First game ended Round Ups 57 Households 37 with Galm Gerhardt Van Ottmann Broad behind the dish. Second game finished Households 29 Round Ups 23 as Crevenstine Gehrdt Tracy and B Hovel contributed.

Tracy O'Banion Crevenstine Gerhardt Galm van Ottmann Broad McGowen B. Hovel McoGowen

Wolff and Marx Defeat Stowers In Independent League

Wolff and Marx beat Stowers 5 to 2 at Krisch park in a three game series on the morning diamond. Snider drove in the decisive run with a three run eighth inning rally aided by Picard and Gotthardt. Duff and Gueldner produced solid pitching as Wagner sparked Stowers with two doubles. In a separate double bill, the Cubs defeated the Giants 8 to 6 and 2 to 1, with Rieden stellar in game one and Samuels supplying the homer in game two.

Wolff & Marx Stowers Wolf & Marx Krisch Park Snider Duff Gueldner Stoners Picard Gotthardt Wagner R. H. E. Wolff & Marx Spence Froebel Cubs Giants Rieden A. Stahl Samuels A. Whitaker K. Whitaker Muntez Green Ezell A. Tahl

Football Opens 1911 Season At Post

Two football games marked the season opener at the Post. Troop F Eleventh Cavalry and the Signal Corps tied 0 to 0, while Battery Band and the Twenty second Infantry battled to an even stalemate yesterday.

My Post Troop F Eleventh Cavalry Signal Corps

Gleanings From Yesterday's Baseball Action

Rube Marquard left the Reds tied after five. Wilke finished them off with two eighth inning hits. Rube Benton shut down the Giants as Murray starred with key hits. Alexander pitched well for the Phillies in a win over the Cardinals. The Athletics edged the Naps by one run sparked by Derrick and Baker plays. Wells is reported in good shape while Johnson remains doubtful for October fights with Wells.

Raskette Derrick Baker Mackmen

Giants and Athletics Set for World Series Clash

The piece previews the world series match up with the Giants relying on speed on the bases against the Athletics pitching of Bender Plank and Coombs. It notes Morgan Krause as backups and lists star pitchers Marquard Mathewson Ames Crandall Wiltse Drucke for the Giants. It also mentions rumors of Hedges selling the Browns to Callahan Griffith and a potential managerial move for Jack Sheridan. Jobs opening next season may affect Washington Boston New York St Louis Cleveland and possibly Ohio.

Jack Sheridan Washington Boston New York St Louis Cleveland Ohio

Sto Vall Replaced by Davis After Key Welding Work

The Nap team faces a personnel shift as Sto Vall is displaced in favor of Davis, following Sto Vall’s pivotal role in welding the team together and driving early progress.

Stovall Davis Nap

Kramer Leads Cyclists in National Championship

Frank Kramer captured two firsts at the Viredrome track to near clinch the national professional cycling title. Jack Clark, who led earlier, could not race due to injuries, leaving Kramer with 72 points to Clark’s 60.

Associated Press Newark N J Frank Kramer Viredrome Jack Clark Kramer Clark

Local Baseball Scores and Odd Endnote on Baths

Scores from St Joseph Omaha Denver and Sioux City appear with inning details for St Josephs 11 innings and a split doubleheader in Omaha while a stray line touts Harlandale hot sulfur baths for kidney and bladder troubles and a free trial offer.

St. Joseph Pueblo Omaha Lincoln Denver Des Moines Sioux City Topeka Harlandale

Boucc Championship Draws Large Italian Crowd

A crowded Giorda alley on South Leona street witnessed Ernest Broggs and John Miorelli win the championship Boucci series in three games. The first and third scores were 12 to 6, the second 68 to 60 for Broggi and Miorelli. Richard Pasquali and Pablo Broggi challenged afterward, with Broggi and Miorelli winning the first two exhibition games 12 to 7 and 12 to 11.

San Antonio Boucci Giorda Alley Leona Street Ernest Broggs John Miorelli Ralph Micheirre Pablo Py C. Miorelli Richard Pasquali Pablo Broggi Broggi Miorelli

Opposed to Prize Fight In London Court Ban Bid

London reports that the District Railway company which owns the Freehold Hart's Court exposition will seek an injunction to stop the Johnson Wells bout. In New Orleans Opal Brown of Milwaukee faces Joe Thomas for ten rounds at the Orleans Athletic Club tonight. Delmont and Attell train at Bay St. Louis with Attell set to meet Daly next week and Delmont to face Frankie Russell in the semi windup.

Associated Press London Sporting Life The District Railway Company Johnson-Wells Brown Thomas New Orleans Opal Brown Milwaukee Joe Thomas Orleans Athletic Club Young Delmont Monte Attell Bay St. Louis Atte!r Johnny Daly Orleans Club Delmont Frankie Russell

McGraw Seeks Crandall as Giants Turn to Relief Ace

Baseball observers say Johin J McGraw needs one more reliable teher to back Mathewson and guard the Giants for the National League pennant. Otis Crandall, shown strong in recent outings, is ready to step up from relief duties to become a key arm for the pennant push.

Johim J. McGraw Mathewson Uard Giants McGraw Otis Crandall Crandall

Standing of Clubs Reported With Sporadic Scores

Cincinnati leads New York 6 to 5 while Philadelphia 8 and 81. Louis 2 trailing. Boston Chicago rain delays. Games today include Boston in Chicago New York in Cincinnati Philadelphia in St Louis Brooklyn in Pittsburgh.

Noman Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Louis Boston-Chicago Games Today Boston Chicago Hiiladelphia St. Louis Rooklyn Pittsburg Ge Coer Eae Brooklyn

Results Tie Games Across Cities in Yesterday's Scores

Yesterday's scores show Cleveland 8 in Philadelphia and Detroit in Philadelphia while Chicago played New York, St. Louis in Boston, and Cleveland met Washington with mixed results across multiple venues.

Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Washington Louis Tae My

Norman W Lawhern Buys Half Interest in Alexander’s Billiard Parlor

Notice states Norman W Lawhern purchases half interest in Alexander’s billiard parlor and will personally manage from the date. The parlor remains a quiet place for gentlemen with courteous treatment for all patrons. September 28, 1911. Dr Sarah Heraman osteopath Gibbs Bldg. Phones hes N. P. 3055-

Norman W. Lawhern Alexander

Two Men Arrested for Sunday Liquor Sale in Beaumont

In Jefferson County two saloon keepers from Beaumont and Port Arthur, Jesse McKee and Ben de Silva, were charged with violating the Sunday liquor law. The county attorney seeks forfeiture of their licenses.

Associated Frss Beaumont Tex Jefferson County Jesse McKee Ben de Silva Port Arthur

Fall Rage Meet Opens at Churchill Downs

Eighteen days of racing begin at Churchill Downs in Louisville with the St. Leger handicap as the opening feature. The Kentucky Endurance Stake of four miles for $8400 and a $1000 cup awaits the winner on October 7, amid questions about banning pegas buying and its impact on speculation.

Louisville

Deciding Games Today in Cavalry Infantry Series

The Bleydnth Cavalry won 4 to 2 against the Twenty-second Infantry on the upper post diamond in front of the season’s largest crowd. Op Pett pitched well despite ragged support as the Eleventh built a two run lead in the first inning and made key defensive plays. Terrell added a four base hit driving in a run. A deciding game is set for 10 o'clock this morning on the same diamond, with a possible playoff this afternoon if the Infantry win or lose, affecting the championship outcome.

Bleydnth Q Cavalry Twenty-second Infantry Twenty-second Oppett Terrell Infantry Eleventh Cavalry Twen Bventh 22Nd Infantry L1th Cavalry Oppett and G and Kromer Sullivan and Henderson

Minneapolis and St Paul Engage in Daily Orchestra Run

In Minneapolis and St Paul venues an assortment of orchestral acts perform daily. The list includes Royal Orchestra at Sara toga restaurant with Theo Artat's ensemble and Roth phones noted in daily program details.

Royal Orchestra Saratoga Restaurant Theo Artat Roth

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