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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

8

Bronchos Defeat Austin in Eight to One rout

San Antonio dominates Austin as six errors help the visitors score five unearned runs. Morton pitched for San Antonio while Wiley Taylor struggled for Austin. The game ended with no umpire present and Browning and Torrey calling the plates.

Wiley Taylor Browning and Torrey Austin Tex San Antonio Bronchos Austin Tribe Austins Morton Taylor Senators

San Antonio Edges Austin in Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

San Antonio 6 Austin 1. San Antonio left on base seven times while Austin stranded eight. Kibler Schwid and Roche Hille Brownlow contributed two base hits, Seitz Schwind and Collins stole bases, and Goodwin Lemon drew walks. Morton and Taylor shared pitching duties with Morton charged for eight runs and Taylor for two. both recorded one strikeout for the losing and winning sides. Time 1:40. Umpires Browning and Torrey.

Taylor Goodwin Hille Kibler Lemon Price Morton Seitz Schwind Collins Browning Torrey San Antonio AB. R. H A. B WAG On Ae Wales Pee Goodwin Ronan Gee AON Shaan de Stier Ang Punoge PUNOGE C.F awe ygen ee caoue * JT #7. Of Mortens Biosses Oudo Austin Schwid Roche Brownlow Balia

Test Case Set on Legality of Baseball Pool

New York August 7 A test case of the legality of the baseball pool was set for hearing after the arrest of Henry Francis Toren alleged conductor of a pool. He faced a state law violation charge and was released on 500 bail pending the hearing. Toren runs the Metropolitan baseball information bureau with nearly a hundred agents in the city.

New York Henry Francis Toren Ans District Attorney’s Office Toren Metropolitan Baseball Information Bureau

McLean Traded to Giants for Crandall in St. Louis

In St. Louis on August 7 President Britton announced catcher Larry McLean had been traded to the New York Giants for pitcher Otis Crandall. Manager Huggins said several other deals were pending.

ST. Louis Britton Larry McLean New York Giants Otis Crandall Huggins

Mathewson Knocked Out as Pirates Triumph 9 1

Pittsburg battered Christy Mathewson for nine runs led by a seven run fifth inning. McQuillan pitched steady for Pittsburgh, Carey error costing a shutout. New York was held to one run as Mathewson departed after the fifth. Final score nine to one.

Pittsburg Christie Mathewson McQuillan Pirates Carey New York Mathewson R.H. E Wiltse A. Wilson McQuillen Gibson

Cleveland Beats Philadelphia in Slugfest Display

Cleveland made an aggressive showing but errors by the visitors plus a Collins bunt and a Baker homer produced four runs by the fifth inning. Jackson went 0 for six for the sixth straight game, while Philadelphia rallied for a seven to one victory by late frames.

Philadelphia Cleveland Collins Baker Jackson H. E Gregg Kahler O'Neil Bush Schang

Crawford's Homer Gives Detroit 2 1 Win Over New York

Dauss held New York to four hits as Detroit won 2 to 1. Crawford hit a solo homer in the third inning to break a scoreless tie with Dauss waiting for a chance. Final line shows Detroit 2 runs 8 hits 2 errors, New York 1 run 4 hits 0 errors. Batteries Dauss Mckee Ford Sweeney.

New York Dauss Detroit Crawford R. H. EB. Amee Mckee Ford Sweeney

Bedient Bounces Browns as Boston Wins 4 1

Boston bunched hits in three innings to topple St. Louis 4 to 1. Bedient matched last season’s form, scattering six hits as Boston took control early. St. Louis scored in the third, but Boston added two in the seventh to seal it. Batteries Baumgardner and McAllister for St Louis. Bedient and Thomas for Boston.

Boston St. Louis Bedient

Kahanamoku Breaks Three World Records in Exhibition

Duke Kahanamoku, the Pacific coast champion swimmer, broke three world records at an Olympic Club exhibition in San Francisco. He clocked 11.3 seconds for 25 yards, 23.4 seconds for 50 yards, and 37.4 seconds for 75 yards, surpassing the previous marks and making the new times official.

San Francisco Cal Duke Kahanamoku Pacific Coast Olympic Club Kahanamoku Daniels Wickham Sullivan Kuszagh

Lajoie to Stay Denial From Cleveland Manager

Philadelphia reports that manager Birmingham denied rumors of Nap Lajoie leaving the Cleveland club. He stated a trade was under way and that Lajoie would remain with the team.

Lajoie Philadelphia Birmingham Cleveland

Voshell Reaches Final in New York State Court

Ex national champion Slocum loses in semi finals as S H Voshell advances to the final round of the New York state lawn tennis championship in York New York. Pell’s default opened the path. Doubles pairings advance including Bull Jr Martin Little Inman Watson Jr Mahan and Voshell with Baggs after recent rounds.

New York S. H. Voshell T. R. Pell H. W. Slocum Voshell C. M. Bull Jr H. C. Martin R. D. Little F. C. Inman F. Watson Jr L. E. Mahan Baggs Little Inman William Johnston California Dean Mathey

Panthers Edge Beaux In Tight Fort Worth Clash

Beaumont wins 2 to 1 over Fort Worth in the second game of the series despite being outbat ted two to one. Umpire McKee clashed with Outfielder Willie of Beaumont late in the game, drawing police, as Palm held Fort Worth to four hits and McCafferty escaped several jams.

McKee Jobson Wilie Fort Worth Tex Beaumont Panthers Palm McCafferty OL. Eis Dees Hokies Abu So Iecteckes Bette Oi Ee Bt Reynolds Essisensasia Bok Martinga Rereep Ole Total Howard Weber Haim McAvoy Kitchen Cobard Wallace Cook Reynolds Eberline Neily Chappelle

Wheeler Defeats Fuquay In Tennis Tourney

Instructor George Wheeler defeated Claude Fuquay in two straight sets 6-3 7-5 at the Y.M.C.A. tournament. Fuquay offered strong resistance but Wheeler's steady play overcame early leads in yesterday's match.

Club standings and results from yesterday

San Antonio beat Austin 8 to 1 while Houston won 3 to 0 against Waco and Dallas prevailed 6 to 3 over Waco. Fort Worth defeated Beaumont. play today features San Antonio at Austin, Houston at Waco, Galveston at Dallas, and Beaumont at Fort Worth.

San Antonio Austin Houston Waco Dallas Fort Worth Beaumont L Galveston Beaumont Psydiata P.C. Houston Seabee

Yesterday's Results Baseball Scores Across Major Leagues

Yesterday's results show Washington 11 over Chicago 2, Detroit 2 over New York 1, Boston 4 over St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 7 over Cleveland 1. Chicago in Washington, St. Louis in Boston, Detroit in New York, Cleveland in Philadelphia.

Washington Chicago Detroit New York Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland P.C Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Psyd Hiladelphia Ene St. Lows

Checkers Title Clash Ends With Tie in South Tournament

At the close of the sixth annual checker tournament for the southern championship F B Fishburn of Greenville and G C Anderson of Mount Airy tied for first with 26 points. L T Parker of Salisbury was chosen association president for the next year. The 1914 event will be in Cheraw.

Atlanta F. B. Fishburn Greenville N. C G. C. Anderson Mount Airy L. T. Parker Salisbury Association Cheraw

Dalkowitz to Meet Under Windmill Tonight

The Dalkowitz team will hold a meeting tonight at eight o'clock beneath the old windmill with no players required to be present. A note on a farmer's will humorously states he leaves only the earth to his relatives, despite rumors of wealth.

Dalkowitz

Californians win doubles to reach U.S. title match

California pair Clarence Griffin and John Strachan defeated eastern champions Gustave Touchard and Watson M. Washburne in straight sets 6-1 8-6 6-4 to earn a shot at Bundy and McLoughlin for the United States championship at Newport on August 18.

Chicago California Clarence Griffin John Strachan Bundy McLoughlin United States Newport Gustave Touchard Watson M. Washburne Washburne Strachan

Dallas Wins Game In Initial Round

Dallas pounded Sewell for five runs in the early innings and led Galveston 6 to 3 as Roark relieved Sewell after the first. Final score Dallas 6 Galveston 3 with strong early hitting and steady defense.

Dallas Sewell Roark Tex Galveston Handyman Maag AB. R. H . Dallas A. B. Hetlerman Ol Risroh Cussoseeeseee Duncan R.cseseen Ecceseseagees Esseeveess Oss Cacdeaerens Frierson Massey Quinn Thompson Mawel

Rixey Dominates As Phillies Clinch Fourth Straight

Rixey pitched almost invincible for Philadelphia who beat St. Louis 7 to 1. Harmon was knocked around as Cravath hit his fourteenth homer of the season in the fourth inning. Beams: Philadelphia 7, St. Louis 1. Batteries: Rixey and Killifer for Philadelphia Harmon and Wingo for St. Louis Hildebrand.

ST. Louis Rixey Harmon Philadelphia Cravath Killifer Wingo Hildebrand

Saps Seek Strong City Opponents Sunday Morning Teams

The Saps seek games with strong local teams Sunday morning and afternoon. The Ran som and Silsbees or the Government Hill Tigers are preferred. Call Roy at Crockett 5986-1 to arrange. The Saps will play the Sap Line men at 2 o clock. players should shine.

Saps Ransom & Silsbees Government Hill Tigers Roy Crockett Sap

Houston shuts out the Navigators in Waco game two

Houston defeated Waco 3 to 0 as Knaupp homered and drove in a run. Newnam scored on Knaupp's homer off Rose, while Britton, McLaurin, and Crichlow contributed as Houston held Waco to four hits. Ballpark notes 1:39 game time with Matthews umpiring.

Waco Tex Houston Knaupp Newnam Allen Ecscodisseese Viawines Seuvecs Ee Whiteman Britton Ccccue Rose Seers FC Rennard Rf. c Crichlow Helm Houston Oo.c.ce Samedss McLaurin Davis Dugey Matthews

Johnson Ties Record With 11th Victory in Washington Rout

Johnson wins his eleventh straight decision as Washington crushes Chicago 11 to 2 to clinch the third game of the series. Five hits and two walks in the second inning sparked a six run burst while Chappelle and Collins collided chasing Milan's Texas Leaguer. Collins left unconscious but later walked from the field. Boehling previously shared the season mark Johnson tied.

Washington Smith O’brien Chicago Chappelle Collins Milan Texas Johnson Boehling R. H. E. Washington O'Brien Lathrop Kuhn Gallia Ainsmith

Cubs win in tenth on late double

Chicago tops Brooklyn 4 to 3 in ten innings. Schultze singled, Zimmerman sacrificed, and Sair doubled for the decisive run. Sair nearly homered again but stood at a double as Schultze scored from second.

Chicago Brooklyn Schultze Zimmerman Sair Walker Wagner Miller Cheney Needham Archer

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