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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
11
Dallas defeated the Pirates in the season opener by a wide margin as Madore and Jordan led the offense. The credited pitchers, Moore and Veasey, along with other teammates, supported the win while umpires Hage and others oversaw the game.
Baseball notes from Pittsburg and Brooklyn markets with box score fragments and batter names. Mixed scores show Pittsburgh and Brooklyn games. batteries listed include Davenport Herbert Chapman Dickson Berty and Crandall Hartley Le ela O'Connor Berry.
Rainy Thursday kept courses soggy as about thirty players including L. B. Clea and Ernest Brown joined guests of H. Williams at Mussache Union. Wind and weeds turned fairways into jungles and many struggled with drives while authorities hoped for better weather to restore playable conditions.
National League clash shows Boston defeating New York 13 to 8. The report lists pitchers and battery names, with partial inning-by-inning details and team records, reflecting a high-scoring early 20th century game.
Waco defeats Bronghos 4 to 1 in Tex. action as Barr and Malmquist each homer and drive in four bases. Davenport pitched well for Waco amid a hitting surge from both teams, with Leidy’s squad managing only one Bronco run on a long homer by Raye and a late single by James.
Shreveport, Louisiana opens with Louston earning a ¢ to Zy Taureday win as Hendricks shut down Edmondson. A ninth inning uprising by Shreveport featured Schrader’s triple and Newton’s double. Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 4 appears in box score. Umpires Wright and Oeser listed.
The McKiney Avenue Hornets defeated Missionfields 16 to 7 in Thursday baseball action. Johnson led the winners with strong hitting while Touch and Paienting contributed as sluggers. the game featured heavy offense and a brisk pace.
Federal League leader Gilmore weighs monthly cash prizes to teams for fastest play and best records to cut delays and dra ggy action. Public dislikes slow play and unnecessary fl gging on the field.
Oklahoma City April 30 Boo Burmen won the $6000 seveebstakes automobile race over the Oklahoma City conram after a spectacular thirty lap duel with Dave Lewis who finished second Johnny Raimey and Eddig Hearne took third and fourth money. The winner averaged 7.3 miles per hour, time 2 56 3 4 for 200 miles Lewis 28 3 5 behind. Raimey two laps Hearne three behind. Harman closed from almost a lap down after pit tire and led from the sixty eighth lap. One car ran into a tree in the first lap, the only accident.
The Worman's Missionary Facility of West Texas assembled in San Marcos for its annual meeting under the Texas Conturancn Church. It organized yesterday and held morning and afternoon sessions with a citywide religious rite last night. Delegates and officers from multiple districts attended, with numerous names listed among officials and attendees.
Flood center notes Bra ves river remains high near Hempstead in Waller County with water reaching near the 4813 mark and slowly narrowing. Rail lines suffer partial damage but notes show railway conditions improving and lines operating fairly well. no more loss of life expected. Pullman Company taxes paid in Austin show $14,000 total with $2,200 quarterly and $6,000 annual, Col J F Watters representing the Pullman Company.
Representative Measkill says a test case may be brought to challenge the last regular session act. He notes the reciprocal insurance associations face constitutional questions and indicates insurance men are likely to seek a test of the law in court.
Charters granted for multiple firms in Granger Taylor and Georgetown including Storrs-Young Oil and Gas, Warman Granger-Thrall, Traveling Men's Gang Gas, Midway Oil, Well Oil, Eureka Oil, Grant Oil, and Salado Townsite Company. Capital stock ranges from 15 000 to 217 000 with incorporators listed for each venture.
V S Stires reports Detroit upholds traffic control with safety zones and marked crosswalks in business districts. Pedestrian paths are defined to prevent jay walking as policemen direct corner crossings with band semaphore signals.
A garbled 1915 real estate transfer record mentions Brangisca and Fidele Garin to Gonzalo caniles on April 28 1915. deeds to multiple parcels include lots on Worrest wort and properties in Missouri counties. Several entries reference consideration sums, notes, and plat lines with varied names such as Elizabeth Beatty, Kam Cc Bell, and Jane Chamhera.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous 19th and early 20th century property deeds. Names include Mary Ryan, Nathan Sedavary, Frank Coleman, and Theodore Johns. Entries mention blocks, lots, tracts, Lamar and City View areas, various dates, and nominal considerations, with probate and deed references across multiple counties.
The mixed foursome Scratch style KOIt tournament was postponed due to the course condition. If weather improves, it likely will be held next Saturday with awards by S. Lockwood. Regulations mirror past events and a dinner and informal dance will follow.
In Milwaukee on Thursday night Charles Elite of Cleveland captured the interstate three cushion billiard league title and $600 prize. He defeated former holder Avene Kleckhoter in a playoff after a tie, with Eb Palnts and 60-9e in a late block of play. The event included entries from Caete Ihd Wes and Rilig, with Fun of BInS Kicesbeter contributing.
A dubious home remedy touts drinking large amounts of water with four ounces of Fad Salts dissolved in a glass of water to cleanse the kidneys and improve urinary function. The text claims grapes and lemon juice acid neutralize toxins and promote a “delightful effervescent” mineral drink, urging daily use for several days to fix bladder and kidney issues. It lacks medical credibility and reads as a quackish health tip from an old era.
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