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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

10

Galveston Pirates Open With 5 1 Win Over Bronchos

In Savleston Texas on April 13 the Galveston Pirates opened against the San Antonio Bronchos with a 5 to 1 victory. Leidy’s infield spark gave Galveston its first inning lead, while Chellette steadied the defense as Stewart worked for the visitors. Crowd of about 54,600 watched balanced attack and late Bronchos rally stifled by Chellette.

Salveston Tex Galveston Pirates San Antonio Bronchos Stewart Chellette Charley McCafferty San Antonio Cap” Leidy Alamon Breaux Sentell Harry Ron Paul Miller Elwert Murray Johnson Stuart Broncs Alamo City Balenti Dunckel Love Ster Pirates Wotell Westerzil Lewis Fischer Galveston Ened Aeons Antonio AB. KR. H.O. A. E. Bee I. Ond S. OS SNL Treeviresene Eabtnancie Sraterst Sb Jhascantses Ieee Totaia Roman Orgor Barenti Meces Ralenti Leeud Bytewart Cheilette Rureh Metafferty

American League scores and standings today

Baseball results from Boston Detroit St Louis and Washington wins over Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago and New York with key pitchers Nabors Ruth Groom Hartley Bagby ONeill Covaleskie Stanage Faber Schalk Johnson Williams Caldwell Nunamake and more. Boston edges Philadelphia 2 to 1 in Boston after a late rally.

J. Louis Cleveland RH. B St. Louis Groom Hartley Mitchell Bagby O'Neill Detroit Chicago Covaleskie and Stanage Russell, Faber Wolfgang Schalk New York Johnson and Williams Caldwell and Nunamake

Joske Men Capture Bowling Laurels

The Joske and Frank Brothers teams split a City Tenpin League match at Grand alleys. The Joskes won the last two games 876 to 791 and 561 to 771 to take the battle 2363 to 2362, securing third prize in both series. P Bessan and Deibler led with 519 total each, while Williams topped the Franks with 569. Bessan had 214 in the second game. Hefner led the losers with 180.

Joske Frank Brothers P. Bessan Deibler Williams Franks Hefner Joskes

Rankin Johnson Wins Fast for Panthers in Fort Worth

Opening game of the season draws about 5090 fans at the Fort Worth baseball park as Waco visitors fall 1 to 4. Rankin Johnson, former major leaguer, pitched for Fort Worth and held the opponents to four hits.

Fort Worth Clasman Prgpur

Seppalla Leads Nome Alaska 412 Mile Race Start

Leonard Seppalla drove 17 Siberian wolves in the all Alaska sweepstakes leading early Thursday. He reached Candle 206 miles from Nome, where racers turn back, as five others trail in a closely bunched pack toward Candie.

Nome Alaska Leonard Seppalla Candle

Fort Sam Houston Heads to Sunday Game

The Headquarters baseball team of Fort Sam Houston seeks opponents for Sunday play. Interested teams may contact Manager Leathe at Station 108, army post. Crockett 1931. Fare 60 cents to Sutherland Springs and return, Sundays at 7:55 AM by Southern Pacific.

Fort Sam Houston Leathe Army Post Crockett Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific

Texas League Wednesday Results Stir Up Tight Standings

The Texas League saw Galveston 1 San Antonio 1 and Fort Worth 1 Waco 0 while Beaumont beat Houston 6 to 0 and Shreveport won 5 to 1 over Dallas. Thursday matchups include San Antonio at Galveston Houston at Beaumont Waco at Fort Worth and Shreveport at Dallas.

Galveston San Antonio Fort Worth Waco Beaumont Houston Shreveport Dallas

Baseball scores and Thursday matchups listed

The card lists final scores Philadelphia 5 New York 4 Boston 5 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 7 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 2 Pittsburgh 1. Thursday games Pittsburg at St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia Boston at Brooklyn.

Philadelphia Boston Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati New York Brooklyn

Wednesday Results From Baseball Standings

Boston defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1. St. Louis beat Cleveland 6 to 1. Washington edged New York 3 to 2. Detroit match at Chicago. St. Louis at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Boston. Washington at New York.

Baseball Scores And Box Scores From Multiple NL Games

In Brooklyn the Dodgers edged the Braves 9 to 1 with Rudolph and Gowdy behind the plate for Brooklyn and Cheney and Miller for the visitors. In Philadelphia the Phillies defeated the Giants 5 to 4 as Burns and Meyers provided the decisive hits. Chicago beat Cincinnati 7 to 1 behind McConnell and Archer while St Louis overcame Pittsburgh 2 to 1 with Kantlehner and Wilson pitching.

Bonham School Edges Delaware Blues In Tight Pitcher Battle

The Bonham school baseball team swept a 2 to 1 win over the Delaware Blues in a pitchers duel. Nemo gave Bonham six innings with 15 strikeouts, Porter fanned 15 for the Blues. Bonham seeks more city games, call Pede Wils at Bonham school for arrangements.

Bonham School Delaware Blues Nemo Porter Bonham Pede- Wils Ek Blues Hampton Peewee

Steves to Meet for City League Team Gathering

The Steves baseball team City League entrants will hold an important meeting at Alexanders' Billiard Parlors Friday night, per an announcement by Manager Wagner. All members are requested to be on hand.

Steves Alexanders Wagner

San Antonio Club Starts Ticket Sales and Holiday Aide

The San Antonio baseball club opens the local season next Tuesday with extra staff for a smooth opening day. Tickets are on sale at the Gunther Hotel and city cigar stands, with early reservations avoiding lines. City offices close early as Mayor Brown proclaims a partial holiday at Rotary and Lions Club request, rallying fans to back Bronchos. City League managers meet tonight to set the schedule as fans anticipate a strong opening attendance.

San Antonio Baseball Club Gunter Hotel the Traction Company Brown Rotary and Lion Clubs Benson San Antonio Leidy

Gassers Fall to Shreveport in opening game of Texas season

Shreveport defeated the Dallas Gassers 5 to 1 in an opener before 1860 fans in Dallas. Conley struggled, lasting six innings with 5 hits and 3 runs allowed. Duffy pitched effectively for the visitors, receiving solid support. Final score 5-1 as Shreveport took the initial battle of the Texas season.

Dallas Tex Shreveport Conley Black Duffy AB. R A. E. Acm MEE Tansasian Ae Eee Kneaves TEL Ieee Carroll Knaupp Barr R Bernson Sacrifices Bernson Brownlow Steveport Schrader Smith Matthews

Finnegans Nose Pushes Houston In Opener

Beaumont beat Houston 6 to 5 in the opener as Houston bombarded Stevenson in the final rounds and came within a run of tying the game. With two down in the last inning Frier-...

Finnegans Houston

San Antonio High Rout St Anthony's In 15 4 Victory

San Antonio high school defeated St Anthony's college baseball 15 to 4 on Wednesday. Condy pitched seven innings, allowing three hits, Katz closed. Straus Kilpatrick and W Briggs led the winners with key hits while Arnold contributed for the losers. Batteries Conoly Katz Briggs Cozad Arnold. Umpires Scott and Hart.

San Antonio High St. Anthony’s Condy Katz Straus Kilpatrick W. Briggs Arnold R. H. E. Mish Benool Conoly Briggs Cozad P. Scott Brother James Hart

Prospect Hills Juniors Triumph in 23 to 3 Victory

Prospect Hills Juniors slugged past West End Juniors on the Hill diamond 23 to 3. FE Vance pitched well allowing three hits while Sloan homered and collected two triples and two singles. Shiree led West End with a double and a single.

Prospect Hill West End Hill Vance Sloan Shiree

Remarkable first round in April golf tournament at Pinehurst

Pinehurst North Carolina April 13 first round match play produced uneven results as eight pairs in the first division did not go past the 16th green. Medalist E C Beale of Uniontown beat C L Becker of Philadelphia three up with two to play. Other results noted include A and M 9 Georgia 0 Army 3 Williams 2 Princeton 9 Rutgers 1 Yale 12 Fordham 5 Cornell 2 Navy 5 and doubles championship action underway in New York with seven pairs entered.

Pinehurst N. C E. C. Beale Uniontown C. L. Becker Philadelphia Starkville Miss Miss. A Georgia University Army Williams College Kansas City Kansas City American Association Princeton Rutgers New Haven Yale Fordham Annapolis Cornell Navy New York Jay Gould W. H. T. Huhn

Oklahoma University Defeats Central State Normal

Oklahoma University beat Central State Normal with key contributions from Risling Elmore and Field along with Doughty Payne and Barnes. Batteries: Risling Elmore Field Doughty Payne Barnes. Portage Tire & Cycle Co. ad reads fishing tackle and baseball goods in Alamo.

Oklahoma U Normal Norman Okla Oklahoma University Central State Normal R. H. E. Oklahoma Sodeens Diop Risling Elmore and Field Doughty, Payne and Portage Tire & Cycle Co Alamo

Texas Golf Association to stage Houston event with San Antonio players

The eleventh annual Texas Golf Association tournament will be held April 26 to 29 at Houston Country Club with strong San Antonio representation. A preliminary team event on April 25 offers the president's cup for the winning four man team, plus medals for top finishers.

San Antonio Texas Golf Association Houston Jesse H. Jones O. S. Carlton Taura Rice Black's Morgan's Point Rice Hotel J. Lewis Thompson J. S. Rice L. H. Atwell Jr Henry Stude The J. Lewis Thomp

Notable Texas Country Club Secretaries and Treasurers List

The record names listed include son, Houston secretary and treasurer Frank M. Lewis of San Antonio Country Club with peers at numerous clubs: R. H. Connerly Austin Country Club C. H. Leavell El Paso Country Club B. H. Brown Houston Country Club W. L. Pond Beaumont Country Club George V. Rotan Huaco Club Waco Eustace Taylor Oleander Golf Galveston John W. Broad River Crest Fort Worth G. N. Aldredge Lakewood Dallas W. B. West Brownsville Massingill Glen Garden Fort Worth A. B. Scarborough Bonham Golf B. C. Alexander San Angelo and H. W. Edwards Dallas Country Club.

Lakewood Dallas W. 8. West Brownsville Country Club M. L. Massingill Glen Garden Fort Worth A. B. Scarborough Bonham Golf Club B. C. Alexander San Angelo Country Club Dallas Country Club

Loyal Order of Moose Plans Opening Ball Game Outing

Resolutions passed Wednesday night to attend in a body at League Park opening ball game next Tuesday afternoon. Bill Quinn named official rooter and organizer. Moose families to report to the Moose Home by 2 30 pm and be driven to the grounds. A brass band will entertain until play ball is cried. Other groups plan to join the event in San Antonio.

Loyal Order of Moose League Park Bill Quinn Maverick-Clarke Moose Tallyhos Harrison J. Benson Rotary Club Lions Turners Alamo City

Park Golf Links at Brackenridge Park Closed for Sodding

The Brackenridge Park nine hole course will close for Bermuda sodding with seven holes remaining open until about May 1. Work will then focus on the remaining two holes, aiming for full reopening by September 1 and the permanent clubhouse erection concurrent with course restoration.

Brackenridge Park Henry Steingruber Lambert Steingruber Mayor Brown

Old Timer Daley Released By Chattanooga Club

Jud Daley oldest player by point of service in the Southern Association was released Wednesday by the Chattanooga club. Daley is an outfielder.

Chattanooga Tenn Jud Daley Southern Association Chattnooga Club Daley

Gallantry Amid Destruction From a British Pilot Letter

An officer in the British flying corps writes home after a wartime mission. He describes a comrade mortally wounded while landing to save his observer, the dramatic recovery of the aircraft, and his experiences entering Ypres. The letter conveys the stark ruin of the Cloth Hall and the haunting, silent destruction of the city.

London British Flying Corps Ypres Old City

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Watell Nabors Schang Ruth Bush Thomas Washington R. H. E. Washington International News Service George McManus Maggie Frank Bros Bessan Stein Stephens Derr Mushall Flato Rankin Johnson Panthers San Antonian Hunter Jonnuson Foyt Worth McLaurin Nutt Seppalla Texas League Ja. Aan Pet St Louis Rudolph and Gowdy Cheney R. Hy. E Anderson, Stroud Rariden Alexander and Burns Meyers Erena R. H. E McConnell and Archer Toney and Wingo Pittsburgh Colors City League Light Johnston Dodd Lee Frierson Citrano Stevenson Delehanty Dickinson Edmondson Newnam McMahon Seitz Newman Nixon Moran Witter Son Peaumont AB. R.H. C. A. E .Chouinard Schwind Ibout Bobo Wee Stevenson Whee Ewes Wee xSeitz R.h.oa Tullos Jenkins Ae Dickson Ee Edmondson P Tenn xAllen Buffs Bombard Stevenson St. Anthony's Prospect Hills Mouse Tion Machine Isrica S. Lucchese E. Mouston Enki Auto Rene Livery CO Travia Pravis
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