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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1915

Page

9

Twirling duel tops Shreveport Gassers in return at parks

Stewart pitched six strong innings for the Bronchos then struggled as Shreveport’s Durty and Stowart held the line. A five-hit rally in the seventh produced three runs, giving Shreveport the edge while slick fielding backed both pitchers in a brisk afternoon game.

Stow Shreveport Beckers Felding Carrad Uie Berker Daddy” Meek Pasc Steatera Balan Manilbuc Odedl Opie Harper

Pelkey TKOed in Joplin boxing card upset

Avinur Pelkey of Calgary was knocked down twice and stopped by referee in the ninth round by Joe Cox of Opine. Cox controlled eight of nine rounds in a rough bout as other action and scores appeared on a crowded program in Joplin.

Pelkey Joplin Avinur Pelkey Calgary Wight Joe Cox Opin Ulep Cox

Regional baseball standings and results from Monday and Tuesday

The column lists club standings with teams such as Stamulig of Clots, Flyn, and Houston, plus results from Shreveport, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Dallas. It notes scores like Brooklyn 39, Chicago 0 and Cleveland 1, New York 1, with upcoming games including Boston at St Louis and Chicago at Philadelphia.

Flyn W. Wee Galveston Dalla Banantonio Werth Houston Beaumont Shreveport San Antonio Fort Worth Waco Dallad Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St. Louis New York-Pittshore St Louis Pittabura Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Piya Ww. Pet Hiladelphia

Federal League Monday Results and Upcoming Games

Monday results show Newark 4 4, Kansas City 0 2, Chicago 2 Brooklyn 1, Buffalo and Pittsburg 3, St Louis 2, Baltimore 0. Tuesday schedule lists St Louis at Buffalo, Kansas City at Brooklyn, Chicago at Newark, Pillsburg at Baltimore.

Newark Kansas City Chicago Brooklyn Buffalo Pittsburg St Louis Baltimore Pirate Pet

Panthers Shutup Houston Buffs 4 to 0

Houston game report from Fort Worth notes a 4 to 0 loss as Panthers capitalize on timely hits and Houston fielding miscues. Rose and Harden pitched well, while Harbes and Maye contributed offensively amid a foggy, error-prone contest.

Houston Tex Fort. Worth Rose Harden Seoru Worth Lo2ane Tage Au Allen Jordan Wmrple Maye

Hayes and Burdick Win Western Tenn Championship

Walter T. Mayes and Ralph Burdick won the Western tennis championship team event at Lake Forest. They defeated Alexander Sanatr and Heath Byford in the doubles and Hayes later fell to Byford in singles. G M Church of Princeton and Math Byford advanced in the semifinals. In women’s singles Mig Car ro Th Kosiy and AM Lowine Pound of Lincoln, Neb, advanced toward the final rounds.

Chicago Walter T. Mayes Ralph Burdick Dowbles Lake Forest West Alexander Sanatr Heath Byford G.om. Church Princeton University Math Byford Ghardi Hayes Byford Cogo HY Prent

Richards Leads All Decathlon Athletes at Pan American Events

In San Francisco on August 10, sixteen athletes competed for four and a half hours in the decathlon at the Pan American exposition stadium. The five contested events included the 100-meter dash, high jump, broad jump, shot put, and 460-meter flat race. Early unofficial standings list A. W. Richards of Milwaukee leading with 14905.23 points, followed by Brundage of Chicago, Jacobs of Oklahoma University, Goelitz of Chicago, and Ay of Chicago. None of the decathlon records were approached.

San Francisco Cal Pan- American Exposition Stadium A. WN. Richards Milpols A, CO Cag Brundage Chicago John Jacobs Oklahomea University Goelitz

Evers Decides Not Quit Baseball Despite Wife's Opposition

Ben ign Nationals captain Johnny Byars says he had planned to retire but decided to stay in baseball after a heartfelt talk at a local church event. He cited mental weariness from public scrutiny and asked his wife for support before reaffirming his decision to stay on the diamond.

ST. Louis Fohnny Byers Aptain Nationals Honarchy Byars Reisen

John Condon dies at 30, Chicago race track figure

John Condon, famed Chicago race track owner and prominent gambler, died at his home on Athlennue Avenue after a paralytic attack. He built Oak Lawn and other venues with Don Stuart, backed ventures in Detroit and New Orleans, and led a controversial gambling era before his life ended amid reports of wealth from race betting and a publicized struggle with authorities.

Chivago John Conjdon Chicago Tie Mont Mendes Tle Stirue Canada Oaklund Cat Orleans Loulavte Latonts Montreat Don Stuart Oak Lawn Uni Springs Ark Detroit Condon Logansport Sam Dott Ed Coprigan Fa Hare Gamle Mia Prioies Jloses Washington Park Chiessa

Schofield Wins 15 Yard Aim Way at YMCA Meet

In the Business Boys swimming class at the Y M C A on Monday Aubrey Schofield won first place in the fourth event a 15 yard aim way. Joe Glass took third while Wester Janert placed close behind. Ages noted included Frank Erbe Israel Karothin David Waggoner and George Whyayler. The next event is a 60 yard under arm side stroke scheduled for next Monday.

Y. M.C Aubrey Schofield Wester Janert Joe Glass Frank Erbe Isreal Karothin David Waggoner George Whyayler Aubrey Scho Seveeny Walter Janert Clarenca Balit Alvin Frick Warry Koester Joe Glew

Gottwald Wins Swim in Junior A Meet at YMGA

Henry Gottwald won first place in the fifth YM GA Junior A event a 50 yard swim any stroke. Mark Postlewaite placed second and Bruce Cross third. Individual points list names Paints Mart Postlewaite Henry Gottwald Bruce Cross Hudson Paint Prank Kalies Norris Stewart show standings with Gottwald leading and Postlewaite close behind.

YMGA Henry Gottwald Mark Postlewaite Accond Bruce Cross Mart Postlewaite Gy" Hudson Kalies Norris Stewart A

Swan Resigns. Waller Frantz Takes Beaumont Club Post

Aug 10 Beaumont Texas Waller Frantz succeeds P G Ducky Swan as manager of the Beaumont club in the Texas League Swan resigns after long service Frantz will assume duties with the team amid ongoing league efforts to shape the club's future

Schwartz to Retire After Six Years With Nashville Club

Nashville, Tenn Aug 10 Bill Schwartz announced Monday night he will retire from baseball after six seasons as manager of the Nashville Southern League club. The present season opens amid archery competition in Chicago with 256 contestants in the National Archery Association tournament at Washington Park Range. Mrs Hinton Payne Gray of Newton Clutter, the national woman champion, cannot defend her title. The men’s national championship is held by De Wer. Play continues until Friday. New shipment of bathing suits also noted.

Nashville Tenn Bill Schwartz Seano Chicago Aus Naional Archery Associaton Washington Park Hinton Payne Gray Newton Clutter

McLoughlin Defeats Marian In Two Sets

Maurley G. McLoughlin, a premier turf expert, wins his first match at Sea Wripit Lawn Tennis Club for the Acholla cup. He defeats 1. 3. Mahan of the West Side Yonnia Chak 84, 641, then advances toward the final against rival Willian who holds the Achy lis challenge cup.

Seabtight Noda Maurley G. McLoughlin Criphett Ch McLoughlin Mahan Yonnia Chak Nh Willian Haldar Will Ity

JAMES HOMER GIVES WACO NAVS A VICTORY

Beaumont report: Waco navigators win after key homer by James in seventh with runners aboard. Grant held Navigators to four hits over six innings while striking out ten as Cooks was robbed of hits by sharp fielding. Final score Beaumont 4 to 1.

Beaumont Waco James Grant Waen Sage Reilly Brant Tiger Wright

Pirates Pound Dallas Pitchers For 13.15

Galveston lead with strong pitching as Gola and Bono struggle against Pirates. Moore holds steady except in key innings. Herwng praised for solid support. Series opener ends with Galveston clinching win amid variable offense.

Pirates Dallas Galveston Fox Aug Gola Bono Moore Herwng Seare Wilsott Gonlate Stephess More McCafferts Mee

Southern League Score Report From Chattanooga

Partial box score shows Allynta and Chattanooga with limited legible innings and battery pairs Thompson Jenkina Runiler Attchison Kitchens. Remaining lines reference Covington Schmidt and other players with unclear positions, suggesting a compact score summary from a Southern League game.

Allynta Chattanooga Thompson and Jenkina Runiler Attchison Kitchens

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