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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1917

Page

12

Dallas Wins Opener From Locals 2 0

The Dallas submarine defeated the Shamrock 2 to 0 in the opening game. Lefty May starred for Dallas with seven strikeouts in six innings, while Bono dominated the Shamrock bats, allowing two runs on nine hits. O Leary robbed Crouch of extra bases in right field, preserving the lead as Dallas seized the early win.

Shamrock U. S. S. Mongolia Dallas League Park Sea Bono Shamrocks Ens Kuhn Dunckel Smith McCandless Jono Tierney O'Leary Crouch Crouc Charley Reilly May Booe Baggan Myers Schliebner Johnny Short Palmer Bone Sicking San Antonio Cscacccceevas Con Schebner Hoffman Galveston Tex Shreveport Shreveporters Becker Fueaux Balentt Eereaneeene Callahan Sharman Smee Tarleton Stuart User Karr Gudger Carroll Melver Tules Naeben Maarment Ee Smith Diamond Hauser Callahan Ed Tnninge Napier Udger Om Ik We Ae Terry Ore Ae E. Pewer Ari i Bane Kerry Haveas

Baseball Scores From Evening Doubleheaders

In Columbus the Milwaukee team won 5 to 2. Louisville defeated Kansas City 4 to 1. Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 5 to 3. Toledo-St. Paul contest halted by wet grounds.

American Association Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo-St. Paul Wet Grounds

Burns Outpoints Minor in Des Moines Bout

Sally Burns of Minneapolis defeated Jimmy Minor of Memphis Tennessee by outpoint in a ten round boxing match in Des Moines as reported by ringside reporters.

Russi Wins Lone Star Rifle Club Indoor Shoot

C. F. Russi Jr. scored 96 out of 100 to take first honors at the Lone Star Rifle Club event on its indoor range at 408 Military Plaza. E. Menn earned 92, H. Arnold 90, E. O. Quinn 86, and A. Flores 80. next Sunday at 8 am the club holds a big rifle competition at the municipal range, open to the public.

England to Curtail Horse Racing During War

The Times reports England will severely restrict horse racing to save food. It may suspend racing for the war, with a proposal to turn out or kill most of the 4000 horses. Kenedy Jones of food economics warned oats stocks could run out by mid June.

London the Times England Kenedy Jones Food Economics The Daily Mail

Perry Sells From Atlanta to Cincinnati in Baseball Deal

Scott Perry, a pitcher with Atlanta last season, was sold outright to Cincinnati after being returned from Chicago. Perry refused to report to Atlanta following his release by Chicago and was shipped to Cincinnati.

Perry Cincinnatil Atlanta Scott Perry Chicago Nationals Cincinati Chicago

Lewis to Meet Griffiths in Columbus Bout

After two postponements Ted Lewis the British welterweight will box John ny Griffiths of Akron Ohio in Columbus on April 30. They will weigh 124 pounds for a 3 o'clock bout.

Lewis Griffiths Columbus Ohio Ted Lewis Johnny Griffiths Akron

Standings and Friday Games in Texas League

Thursday results show San Antonio 2 Houston 0 and Dallas 5 Fort Worth 4. Waco 6 Beaumont 5 in ten innings. Shreveport 6 Galveston 5. Friday schedule: Dallas at San Antonio. Shreveport at Galveston. Waco at Beaumont. Fort Worth at Houston.

San Antonio Dallas Shreveport Galveston Waco Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Pet Houston Ceeertrraw Wacoaneeeeeee Dallas A

Thursday Results From Rainy East Coast Games

Baseball scores list Cincinnati 6 Chicago 4 and Boston at Brooklyn with more games noted as rain. Matchups include New York at Philadelphia and Chicago at St Louis with Cincinnati at Pittsburg.

Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis

Cleveland Tops Chicago 3 to 0 Behind Strong Pitching

In a Cleveland win, Chicago was shut out 3 to 0 as the Tigers and Cardinals faced rain and the White Sox tested cold conditions. Other matchups included St. Louis at Detroit and Philadelphia at New York with Washington at Boston.

Detroit St. Louis Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Mantis Pet Ecveewedl Seagee Eeeld Washington Eeeell

Cleveland defeats Caen 3 0 in NL action

In Chicago Cleveland wins 3 to 0 behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Box score shows Cleveland at .200 producing three runs while Chicago is shut out. Batteries: Bagby O'Neill for Cleveland and Faber Russell Schalk for Chicago. Rain interrupts Brooklyn and Philadelphia games with postponements.

Cleveland Caen Chicago R. H. E. Cleveland Bagby and O'Neill Faber, Russell and Schalk

Cincinnati Beats Chicago In Nine-Inning Victory

Cincinnati tops Chicago 6 to 4 as Douglas and Wilson, Ring and Wingo drive the offense. Weathering rain and cold, New York and Boston games are postponed. Detroit and St Louis also idle with postponed matchups.

Cincinnati Chicago Douglas and Wilson Ring Wingo

Ducky Swan Granted Unconditional Release by Beaumont

Oscar K. Swan known as Ducky, longtime pitcher for Kansas City in the American Association, was released unconditionally by Beaumont after three years with the local club. He played ten years for Kansas City before joining Beaumont.

Beaumont Tex Oscar K. Swan Ducky Kansas City American Association

Aero Squad Seeks Game for Next Sunday

The Third Aero Squadron baseball team seeks a game for next Sunday. Ring Sergeant Rector at Crockett 9533. Colored excursion Seguin May 10. One dollar round trip. Special train leaves at 5 30 a. m. Southern Pacific Ady.

Aero Squad Aero Squadron Rector Crockett Seguin Southern Pacific Ady

Buffs Rally For 5 4 Win Over Fort Worth

Houston edges Fort Worth 5 to 4 in a ninth inning comeback. McCarty doubles, Noyes singles, Criss delivers a run scoring single, Hemingway hits a critical triple as Houston surges ahead. Fort Worth pitcher Leverett remains in game after foul ball injury.

Houston Tex Fort Worth McCarty Noyes Criss Hemingway Leverett Fort Womb Kircher A.E. Hemingway Ccceoess Britton Dogartan Frierson Coetsoghacceel Northen Cosecsteas Citrano Query Zee Stellbauer Aire Newman McCerty A Bovem Hiett Scnccescisseveres Os Kircher Crichlow Williams Bailey Gray Tocals Cves Teeve Seeess Sipeesties Pailey

Record Smashing Is Promised Today

Philadelphia April 27. The twenty third annual relay race carnival of the University of Pennsylvania opened at Franklin Field with a representative entrant list. Despite wartime, athletes from major colleges and schools competed across 27 events including sprint and distance medley relays and the 440 yards hurdle. Weather was fine.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field America lHeges

Harlandale Seeks Baseball Game Next Sunday

Harlandale baseball club seeks a game next Sunday evening with Eugene Rudwick at 6672. The request targets a friendly matchup to fill the schedule and attract local support.

Harlandale Harlandale Baseball Club Eening Eugene Rudwick

Wagner quits after jeers from Pittsburgh fans

Hans Wagner, Pirates shortstop, abandoned the game after jeers from Pittsburgh fans, as recounted by Frank Schulte of the Chicago Nationals. Wagner admitted he could tolerate many things but could not endure the hooting, saying it might be time to leave the game.

Chicago Pittsburg Hans Wagner Pirates Frank Schulte Chicago Nationals Schulte Wagner Frank

Sale of Players Valid Passes by Three I League

The Davenport club in the defunct Three I League successfully sold catcher Graham to Quincy and outfielder O'Brien to Nashville. The National Association of professional leagues ruled the transfers valid, a decision received by Three I President Tearney in Chicago.

Chicago Davenport Club Graham Quincy O’brien Nashville National Association of Professional Leagues Tearney

Alton Club Owner Claims Davenport Franchise Players

Harry E. Jarrett, owner of the Alton club, who purchased the Davenport franchise, claimed the services of these players.

Harry E. Jarrett Alton Davenport

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