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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1916

Page

12

Schrader’s Triple Secures 4–3 Victory Over Shreveport

In Shreveport, Schrader hit a three-base drive off Harry Stewart in the eighth, scoring Knaupp and Barr to lift San Antonio Bronchos to a 4–3 win over the Nags. Knaupp opened the decisive inning with a single, and Schrader’s homer finished the rally.

Shreveport Schrader Knaupp Smith Barr Beegan Wotell Burch Bensonites Knanpp Brotchos Raegan Harry Stewart Dunckel Stewart Sacvsee E .Recker Carroll Elwert Coun Beses Baggan Bagean Clark Kneaves Bagean Basle Duffy San Antonio Moran

Chaney Chosen as Referee for Kilbane Bout at Labor Day

Chaney agrees to Matt Hinkel of Kilbane's home city as referee and promoter for the anticipated featherweight title match on Labor Day at Cedar Point. Chaney outboxed Packey Homme in a ten round bout in New York, signaling readiness for the Kilbane clash.

Baltimore Johnny Kilbane Cleveland George Chaney Chaney Matt Hinkel Kilbane Hinkel Cedar Point Lake Erie Sandusky New York Packey Homme

Roufe Tops Lone Star Rifle Shoot With 74 of 100

A Roufe captured first honors at the Lone Star Rifle Club weekly shoot with 74 points, followed by A Barbera 73 and Sam Rothwell 71. Carr scored 70, others included Friedrich 67 and Rossi 63. New members Bowles Royster Hearn Veltman Noel joined. Wilson elected president, Rossi vicepresident, replacing resignations. Next practice shoot Sunday afternoon ahead of Labor Day event.

A. Rouff Lone Star Rifle Club A. Barbera Sam Rothwell R. W. Carr M. Friedrich C. Barbera W. A. Wilson J. Barloco F. Rossi R. H. Hearn F. Flores E. Smith F. Menn F. P. Davis Bowles Royster A. J. Veltman Frank Noel W. Sonnen Fred Rossi Wilson

Dallas Downs Buffs in Eleven Inning Tilt

Dallas tops Houston 9 to 1 in eleven innings as Ens delivers two base drive to center scoring Diltz. Edmondson and Conley pitched well with Edmondson taking the loss and Conley the win. Hood seeks a game next Sunday and an Illinois jeweler builds a clock that plays phonograph selections.

Dallas Tex Ens Diltz Edmondson Conley Houston Ab.r.h.c.a.e Gitekak Cathesavexiee Walia Banoria Hamondeon Caeckeecht den Bush Elehth Prouustob Ois Cs Weeecans Josefson McCandless Bale Brownlow Green Vitter Illinois

Texas League Thursday Scores From Club Standings

Shreveport defeated San Antonio 4 to 3. Galveston won 7 to 2 at Fort Worth and Dallas edged Houston 1 to 0 in 11 innings. Waco beat Beaumont 3 to 2 in 12 innings. Friday games include Galveston at Fort Worth, Houston at Dallas, Beaumont at Waco, and San Antonio at Shreveport.

Thursay Shreveport San Antonio Galveston Fort Worth Dallas Houston Waco Beaumont Houston Coos Ll Beaumonte Dallas Wee W

Baseball Results From Thursday in National League

Scores show Cincinnati 3 3 Boston 1 5 and New York 1 Chicago 0. Brooklyn 7 Pittsburg 2. Philadelphia 10 St Louis 4. Upcoming games list Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn.

Cincinnati Boston New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia St. Louis Pet Psyd Brooklyn Eee Philadelphia Eeee Boston Wees RS Ee Eres Pittsburg Ae

American League Thursday results recap

Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 3 to 1 while Detroit won 2 to 1 over New York and St. Louis edged Boston 3 to 2. Remaining games Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at Detroit Boston at St. Louis were listed with rain in Washington Chicago.

Cleveland Philadelphia Washington-Chicago Detroit New York St. Louis Boston Washington Chicago Boston One Cleveland Ween New York Sence St Louis

Pirates Beat Panthers As Galveston Wins Series Game Two

Fort Worth scoreless ragged play as Galveston defeats Fort Worth 7 to 2 in game two of the series. Galveston's Meiver, Hollander and Noyes pace the offense while Fort Worth’s Morrison Betts and Pentre contribute late.

Fort Worth Tex Galveston AB. R. HO. A. F. Piresua Uf Oy Os Aveswoces Bautalt Saul Meiver Hs Dehaenna Hollander Roimny Cdi Versetears S SO OE Pesssenee Ceigeey Oy Eee Marah Pose Siésccaen Balentil Sharman Miller Sentell Stow Breaux Johnson Crouchman Robinson Noyes Fentress Harrah

Upsets Highlight Missouri Tennis Tournament Surprises

In Kansas City a string of upsets shook the Missouri state tennis event. Al Lindauer of Chicago defeated Clifford Lockhorn of Kansas City 7-5 in the fifth round. Fred Williams of Kansas City teamed with J. G. Cox of Springfield to beat Eugene Monett and Kenneth Uhls in doubles 6-4 6-2 in the first round.

Kansas City al Lindauer Chicago Clifford Lockhorn Missouri Valley Dhamage Eugene Monett Norman Okla Kenneth Uhls Fred Williams J. G. Cox Springfield

Mobile Names Matty McIntyre as New Mobile Manager

Matty McIntyre former Detroit outfielder will manage Mobile Southern League club starting Friday after signing a contract. Charley Schmidt will stay as catcher through season end. President Harry Inge confirms Mobile will field a Southern League team next season and the franchise is not for sale.

Mobile Ala Matty McIntyre Detroit Charley Schmidt McIntyre Harry Inge

Tanner's infield single sends Waco past Beaumont in twelfth

In Waco Texas on August fourth Tanner delivered a single to drive in the winning run in the twelfth inning as Waco edged Beaumont three two. Pitcher Watkins worked steadily for Beaumont with a late error aiding Waco and notable plays by Sage and Causey among others.

Tarleton Waco Tex Tanner Watkins Beaumont Sr Aansume Delehanty Wilson Seve Sage Causey Grubb Wohlleben Dodd Conwell Perry Reilly Coyle Malmquiat McCafferty

Opening Matches Set for East vs West Tennis Trials

The opening East versus West tennis matches will be held Friday afternoon at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills L I on the grass courts famed for Davis Cup and national championships. Players include George M Church Tenafly N J versus Clarence J Griffin San Francisco W M Washburn New York City versus R J Murray San Francisco Karl Behr New York City versus W E Davis San Francisco and W M Johnson national singles champion San Francisco versus R Norris Williams TI Philadelphia.

New York West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills George M. Church Tenafly N. J Clarence J. Griffin San Francisco W. M. Washburn New York City R. J. Murray Karl Behr W. E. Davis W. M. Johnson R. Norris Williams TI Philadelphia

Evers Threatens Quit After Braves Dispute With Smith

Boston August 4 Captain Evers said he was disgusted with the team’s direction and would quit the Braves if he could obtain an unconditional release after a quarrel with Red Smith of the Nationals. Evers was ejected in the third inning for wrangling with Smith. the spat continued at the clubhouse before teammates separated them.

Boston Mass Captain Evers Red” Smith Boston Nationals Evers Braves Byron Cincinnati Smith

Baseball scores from New York Philadelphia and Brooklyn games

At New York R H E CHIGREO 60 vies 000 000 000 07 J0 New York .000 000 01x-14 2 Batteries Vaughn Wilson Perritt Rariden. At Philadelphia HAH 3 St Louis .002 006 020-493 Philadelphia 000 133 08x-10 14 1 Batteries Doak Gonzales Bender Burns. At Brooklyn R H E Pittsburg .000 000 020-27 1 Brooklyn .000 000 48x-7 10 2 Batteries Miller Kantlehner Fischer Cheney Miller.

New York R. H. E. Chigreo Vaughn and Wilson Perritt and Rariden Philadelphia St. Louis HAH Doak and Gonzales Bender and Burns Brooklyn R. H. E. Pittsburg Miller Kantlehner Fischer Cheney

First game ends with Reds top Reds?

Cincinnati earns a 3 to 1 win over Boston after a late rally. Toney Schulz Moseley and Wingo on the mound for Cincinnati with Barnes and Blackburn behind the plate.

R. H. E. Cincinnati Boston Sac Toney Schulz Moseley Wingo Barnes Blackburn

Second Game Box Score Report

Cincinnati led with a 3 to 0 final in a game that featured Hoeton pitching 4 innings and Moseley securing the save. Batter notes list Moseley and Clark for Cincinnati and Allen and Blackburn for Hoeton.

R. H. E. Cincinnati Hoeton Moseley and Clark Allen and Blackburn

Cleveland Triumphs Over Philadelphia 3 1 in One Night Game

In Cleveland, the Indians defeated the Phillies 3 to 1 with a seven run performance aided by Bush Haley Bagley and Daly. Detroit visitors New York fell 2 to 1 as Coveleskie and Stanage held the line while Boland and Baker contributed for the home side.

Detroit New York Patton Russell Walters Coveleskie, Boland and Stanage Baker

St. Louis Beats Boston in Rain Shortened Tilt

At St. Louis the A’s beat Boston 6 to 4 with final innings affected by rain. Leonard Mays Agnew and Thomas Koob Severoid pitched for St. Louis. A separate Washington Chicago game was called due to rain after delays.

St. Louis Boston R.H Leonard Mays Agnew Thomas Koob Severoid Chicago Washington-Chicago

Nashville Tops Atlanta in Southern League Shootout

Nashville defeated Atlanta 8 to 5 in Atlanta. Pitchers Herbert Wells Street and Perkins contributed as Nashville built late runs. Little Rock edged New Orleans 2 to 1 in New Orleans. Mobile beat Memphis 4 to 3 at Mobile with a late-inning rally. Birmingham swept Chattanooga 6 to 0 and 4 to 2 at Birmingham.

Atlanta Nashville Herbert, Wells and Street Davis and Perkins

Milwaukee and Louisville Victors Highlight Midwest Action

In Kansas City Kansas City beat Milwaukee 5 to 1 while Toledo defeated Louisville 8 to 2. Columbus came from behind to beat Indianapolis 8 to 6 as Minneapolis fell 3 to 4 to St. Paul.

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

Legg Leads Minneapolis Hopefuls Into Trans Miss Finals

In Minneapolis on August 4, Harry G. Legg of Minneapolis won 9 up 8 to play over B C Guinand of Cedar Rapids to reach the semi finals of the championship flight. C P Jaffray, also from Minnesota, advances after beating Rev. Paul R. Talbot of Salina 6 and 5 and will meet Legg Friday.

Minneapolis Minn Iowa Harry G. Legg B. C. Guinand Cedar Rapids Minnesota C. P. Jaffray Legg Jaffray Paul R.talbot Salina Kas

Three fast games promised Sunday in City League

Local baseball fans will see two double headers next Sunday at League park and Electric park. Boerne White Sox meet Ahrens & Ott in game one at 3 pm with Wedge to pitch one game and Hicks or Gray for the other. The XXX Pearls and Ahrens & Otts split the second game as a trial for local players. Knights of Columbus vs Potchnicks also at 3 pm, Cy Fried to pitch for the Columbians and Al Manny for Potchernicks.

City Baseball League Boerne White Sox San Antonio Ahreng & Ott League Park XXX Pearls Ahrens & Otts Charles Wedge Bourne Wedge al C. Jonas Plumbing” Brigade Hicks Gray Toudouze O'Shaughnessy Electric Park Knights of Columbus Potchernicks Ahrens & Ott

Huisache Club Prepares Tennis Tourney Draws Texas Players

The Huisache Golf Club will stage its tennis tournament beginning next Monday afternoon. Manager C. H. Williams announces preparations underway and Arthur Seeligson, former Yale star and San Antonian, is among latest entrants with many of Texas' top players expected to compete.

Huisache Golf Club C. H. Williams Arthur Seeligson Yale San Antonian Texas

Trophies up for grabs in upcoming clash event

Entry deadline set as 4 p m Saturday with Mr Williams as contact. Prospective entrants urged to reach Trav is 3615 for details.

Williams Travis

Davy Crockett Rifle Club Plans First Practice Shoot

The Davy Crockett Rifle Club formed from A. B. Frank Company employees with over forty members will hold its first practice shoot sighting and aiming drill Friday night at the Lone Star Rifle Club range 408 Military Plaza. Officers elected include J. W. Schofield president C. A. Hamer vice president M. M. Nuessle secretary H. L. Moths treasurer and Thos R. Brown executive officer.

Davy Crockett Rifle Club A. B. Frank Company Lone Star Rifle Club Military Plaza J. W. Schofield C. A. Hamer M. M. Nuessle H. L. Moths Thos. R. Brown

Billy Dale Captures Burdick Hotel Purse in Kalamazoo

Billy Dale won the Burdick hotel purse of 2000 dollars for 2:09 pacers in straight heats with a best time of 2.03. The 2:16 trot consisted of four heats with Baby Doll taking the first mile and Tommy Murphy winning the next three with Helen Worthy. The 2:20 trot also had four heats with Zombie Clay winning the first, third, and fourth heats.

Kalamazoo Mich Billy_ Dale Walter Cox Burdick Hotel Baby Doll Tommy Murphy Helen Worthy Zombie Clay

Old Furniture and Bargain Talk on Salem Street

A shopper recalls a Salem street scene as London traders imitate Salem street bargains. A customer negotiates a price for a chest of drawers, offering two pounds five as a return visit looms, while a London shop adapts the thrift store ethos.

Boston Transcript Salem Street London Solomon Lewis

Second hand furniture fuels wartime shortages report

A Totten ham Court Road dealer explains why second hand furniture is rising in price and use. Factories are scarce and munition work, plus transport delays, push buyers to refurbish and resell. One couple furnished a new flat entirely with second hand pieces to speed their readiness.

Tottenham Court Road

Detective solves case over dance hall clue

A detective interviews a woman about her husband who leaves each evening and returns at midnight with powder on his shoulder and hair on his coat. He calls the Palais de Hop and arranges for dancing lessons, believing the clue will help stop the suspected acts.

Palais de Hop G. d Detroit Free Press

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