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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1916

Page

7

Rungs Split Double Header With Gasser

Shreveport’s Bronchos split a Sunday doubleheader at League Park as Delcambre muffed a second battle while Brant finished for the locals. The opener featured tight pitching and timely hitting, with Westerzil and Stewart producing key runs as San Antonio tied the series in a 8-3 loss to Shreveport.

Syd Smith Howl Ith Harry Stewart Eniny Duffy Shreve- Ets Harry Both Westerzil Stewart San Antonio Shreveport Carmody Butler Dunckel Stewart J. Butler Oran Wotell Baggan Flynn Cook Delcambre Ane Brant Sauer Whee Ae

Houston Takes Doubleheader From Fort Worth

Houston wins both ends of a Sunday doubleheader in Texas. Hemingway’s pinch hit clinched the second game as the crippled outfielder collected four hits in five at bats over the past week. Fort Worth totals and Houston lineups are listed with game specifics and pitching notes.

Houston Tex Fort Worth Hemingway Hollander Batley Manda Wort Werte W.tereuse Cae Ead Harrah Dickson Jenkins Seitz Citrano Newnam Northen Frierson Newing McIver McCafferty Carson AB. R Allen McDeferty

Baseball scores from Kansas City Milwaukee and Minneapolis

In Kansas City the standings show Kansas City 6-1, Louisville 11-2, St. Paul 1-1, Toledo 0-1 with the second game halted in the seventh inning at 6 pm per state law. Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 5-4 in 14 innings. Minneapolis defeated Columbus 6-3 to 3-7.

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

Baseball standings and results from Sunday nine teams

Sunday results show San Antonio 5 Shreveport 2, Beaumont 2 Waco 0, Galveston 1 Dallas 2 to 1, Houston 2 Fort Worth 3. Fort Worth and Galveston tied 1-1 in five innings. Monday’s schedule lists Waco at San Antonio, Shreveport at Beaumont, Fort Worth at Galveston, Dallas at Houston.

San Antonio Shreveport Beaumont Waco Galveston Dallas Houston Fort Worth Piya WU Pet

AMEICe Ww LEAGUE Sunday Results

No games scheduled for Sunday with teams in the afternoon. Matches were postponed or not listed, leaving the schedule empty for the day.

Ameice

Monday NBA Matches Across Cities

The schedule lists games including St. Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston. No results provided.

St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Chicago New York Cleveland Boston

Sunday National League Results Show Narrow Brooklyn Win

In baseball action on Sunday, Brooklyn edged Chicago 1 0 while St Louis defeated New York 5 0 and Boston beat Cincinnati 4 3. Remaining matchups featured New York visiting St Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, Boston at Cincinnati, and Philadelphia at Pittsburg.

Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis New York Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Sas L. Pet Boston Sane Eae Eee Een

Baseball scores from Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati games

At Chicago RH B Brooklyn vs Chicago final 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries Coombs Myers Hendrix Elliott. St Louis 8 New York 0. At St Louis New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8. St Louis 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 5 Batteries Benton Smith Macher Steele Gonzales. Boston 4 Cincinnati 0 At Cincinnati Cincinnati 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Batteries Allen Hughes Blackburn Tragessor Mitchell Clark Wingo.

Brooklyn Chicago RH. B Coombs and Myers Hendrix and Elliott St. Louis New York R. H. E. New York Benton Smith and Macher Steele Gonzales Boston Cincinnati Masten Sss Allen, Hughes and Blackburn Tragessor Mitchell and Clark Wingo

Southern League scores Nashville edges New Orleans 4 to 1

In Nashville, Nashville defeated New Orleans 4 to 1 as Walker Higgins and Street combined on the mound. New Orleans plated a lone run in the ninth inning, while Nashville built a three run lead early and held on for the win. Memphis hammered Atlanta 8 to 2 at Memphis, with Wilson Perkins Willett and Ruel sharing duties on the mound and offense sparked by a steady attack from the home club.

Nashville New Orleans Walker Higgins Rogers and Street Memphis Atlanta R. H. E. Atlanta Wilson Perkins Willett and Ruel

Miss Gallighan Wins National Four Mile Swim Title

Miss Carrie Gallighan of New Rochelle New York won the national four mile women’s swimming championship in St Louis aided by a three and a half mile current finishing in 51 minutes 26 seconds. Miss Ethel Titsworth and Miss Grace Stewart of St Louis finished second and third. Titsworth, only 15, had not been considered a contender.

ST. Louis Carrie Gallighan New Rochelle N. Y Ethel Tittsworth Grace Stewart Titsworth

Pearls and AnReng Teams Triumph in City League Doubleheader

In the Potchernick diamond clash the XXX Pearls edged Knights of Columbus 4 to 2 after a seventh inning rally sparked by Fried Wild pitches. McCarty fanned 14. Fried 10. Degasperre and Gravell sparked the Knights offense while Altman starred for the Pearls with three hits.

City Baseball League Potchernick XXX Pearls Knights of Columbus McCarty Cy” Fried Knights Fried Long White Brewery Altman Gates Potchernicks Gaubatz Potchernicky Degasperre Hicks Griffin Vance Ahrens & Ott Jack Burke Stanley Keller The Dulling

Galveston Wins One Runers As Two Base Hits Lead

Galveston defeats Dallas 8 to 6 in a tense ball game. Breaux and Johnson lead with multi base hits including a two base and a three base effort. Balenti and Breaux spark the offense while Sharman Conley and Couchman turn in key plays on defense and base running.

Runen Sissers Breaux Johnson Gedner Balentl Bush McCandless Conley Sharman Couchman Miller Galveston Tex Sewell Bluejacket Jacobus AB Breaux E. Atz Oette Teen Balentt Shee Anne Sharman Tae Johnson Eee Noyes Teenee Sateen Stuart Teen Miller Dallas Ola Josefson Arie McCandless C . Ee Gardner Crouch Brownlow H Smith C Bush Smith Eee Mae AB. R. H A. E. Breaux Pete Atz Ralenti Pete Neenee Josefaon McCandlees Garder Ib Crouch R Brownlow As H Smith C A. Ee Bush Inni Galveston Andreen Balent Allas Matthews

Maine runner bids new American record in 120 yard hurdles

Frank A. French of the University of Maine plans a claim for a new American record after posting 14.0 seconds in the 120 yard low hurdles on a Sunday meet in New York. He defeated former titleholder John J. Eller, who had held the mark at 14.25 seconds. The race occurred on a cinder track with a tailwind.

New York Frank A. French University of Maine French John J. Eller

Grand American Trap Shooting Opens in St Louis

The Grand American Trap Shooting Tournament began near noon in St Louis on August 21 at the St Louis Trapshooters Association grounds. Between 200 and 300 expert marksmen were expected for the opening event, with daily special matches for women during the tournament.

ST. Louis

Seeligson Tops Walthall For Huisache Club Title

Arthur Seeligson, former Yale star, defeated Walter Walthall in the Huisache Club tennis final by 4-6 6-0 6-4 8-6 after nearly three hours. Seeligson earned the Huisache Club cup while Walthall took the Potchernick racquet. semifinals set Hicks vs Hickie and Brown vs Stille as play resumes Monday at 4 30.

Arthur Seeligson Yale Walter Walthall Huisache Club San Antonio Seeligson Walthall Hicks Hickie Brown Stille

Boerne Sox Fall to West End in Narrow Loss

Boerne White Sox lose to West End of San Antonio as Speedball Wedge shells the game with 12 strikeouts and four hits, but an error in the ninth lets two runs score after two outs. Gallon shines for the visitors as Hubert Wedge, 17, leaves Mondany for a try with Benson's Branches.

Boerne Boerne White Sox San Antonios Wedge Gallon Hubert Wedge Mondany San Antonio Benson Bronches R. H. E. Pooing Fabra Jungmichael Carrodondo Walker

Major League Review Highlights Closest National League Race

New York rode a five game streak but fell to Chicago, while Philadelphia climbed to second in the National League and Boston slipped to third in the American League. St Louis and Detroit stayed within reach as teams begin an Eastern trip, with Brooklyn holding the best chance at first place alongside a steady pitching staff. Boston and Philadelphia boast uneven but capable rosters, with Alexander as Philadelphia’s lone reliable starter.

Philadelphia Boston New York Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Detroit Brooklyn Alexander

Smith Studios Triumph Over Traction Company 7 to 2

The Smith Studio baseball team defeated Traction Company 7 to 2 at Electric Park on Sunday morning. Ed Stahl pitched a masterful game with twelve strikeouts and only five hits allowed, while Ferguson surrendered twelve hits. The win lends Smith Studios a season record of .615, compiling 100 runs to 40 for opponents. Batteries: Ed Stahl and T. Stahl for Smith Studios, Ferguson and St. John for Traction Company.

Smith Studio Traction Company Electric Park Ed Stahl Ferguson Smith Studios R. H. E. Smith Studio Cesseeees Traction- Coy T. Stahl St. John

Tennis Tourney Opens Southampton Meadow Club

Nearly all leading lawn tennis players gathered at the Meadow Club in Southampton for the final invitation tournament before the national championship. Maurice E. McLoughlin returns to the East this season, and I Kumagae, who defeated William Johnston at Newport, adds extra interest ahead of Forest Hills.

Southampton N. Y Meadow Club Forest Hills Maurice E. McLoughlin I. Kumagae William M. Johnston Newport

Tigers Lose Close Game in New Braunfels Showdown

In New Braunfels Texas August 21 Fort Sam Houston Nineteenth Infantry defeated the Tigers 3 to 2 after a tight nine innings Friday. Lancaster and Friday led the visitors with sturdy bats while Snyder produced two doubles and a single for the Tigers. Friday Lancaster Ludwig Hass composed the Batteries.

New Braunfels Tex Nineteenth Infantry Baseball Steam Fort Sam Houston New Braunfels Tigers Ludwig Lancaster Friday Snyder R. H. E. Nineteenth Infantry Hass

Sullivan Beats Toth In Endurance Swim Record

Henry F. Sullivan of Lowell defeated Charles Toth of Boston in a long swim from Race Point to Nantasket Beach. Toth was rescued after a shark circled him as he logged about 17.5 miles in just over 14 hours, while Sullivan completed about 25 miles. Sullivan’s camp celebrated a new American endurance record, surpassing Toth’s 15 hour 47 minute mark.

Boston Mass Henry F. Sullivan Lowell Charles Toth Race Point Provincetown Nantasket Beach Toth Sullivan

Duke Kahanamoku Breaks World Swimming Record

HONOLULU August 21 Duke Kahanamoku broke a world swimming record by swimming eighty yards in 42 1 5 seconds Sunday night setting a new mark in a major gathering.

Duke Kahanamoku Honolulu

Women’s Western Golf Event Opens in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Mich Aug 21 The fourteenth annual Women’s Western Golf Association championship began at Kent Country Club with a large entry list Forty seven pairs qualified Monday as match play starts Tuesday and finals are set for Friday Notable players include Mrs H D Hammond Indianapolis 1914 champion Laura Kaizer Missouri champ E Allen Iowa champ Mildred Smith Southern California runner up and Elaine Rosenthal Chicago title holder making her first appearance Tuesday.

Grand Rapids Mich Western Golf Association Kent Country Club H. D. Hammond Indianapolis Laura Kaizer Missouri E. Allen Iowa Mildred Smith Elaine Rosenthal Chicago

Langer Wins Ocean Park Mile Title in Record Time

Lady Langer of the Los Angeles Athletic Club wins the national mile swim at Ocean Park California on Sunday, setting what officials say is a new world record of 23 minutes 11 seconds for the distance.

Ocean Park Cal Lady Langer Los Angeles Athletic Club

Yoakum Fair Declares Five Special Parade Days

The Fifth Annual South Texas Fair opens October 4 in Yoakum Texas with designated days for Texas Governor Ferguson German Day for the Sons of Hermann Yoakum Day for local citizens and Editors Day honoring journalists and their impact. The town plans a unique banquet featuring Lavaca and DeWitt county grown foods and a festive gift of the city keys carried beyond state lines. Governor Ferguson is expected to attend amid open gates and removed hinges as a sign of hospitality and appreciation for newspapermen.

Yoakum Tex James E. Ferguson Sons of Hermann Texas Lavaca DeWitt

Oklasoda Begins Publication On Texas Border Post

The Oklasoda a weekly published by Oklahoma Louisiana and South Dakota guardsmen stationed near San Benito Texas makes its first appearance. It is named from syllables of the militia groups and will chronicle border duty. It is the second army newspaper on the Texas frontier with four pages in its initial issue.

San Benito Tex Oklasoda Oklahoma Louisiana South Dakota Texas Illinois Cavalrymen National Guards

Wells Fargo Beats Droemers 6 3 On Lambert Beach Diamond

Wells Fargo Express Company baseball team defeated Droemers 6 to 3 on the Lambert beach diamond Sunday afternoon. For eight innings it was a pitchers duel before Pape and Deitzman hurled well for their combos, yielding only five hits.

Wells Fargo Droemers Wells Fargo Express Company Droemer Lambert Beach Pape Abr Deitzman

Simple Life Talk Sparks Counter Claim

A humorous exchange on lifestyle contrasts features a boastful millionaire claiming simplicity while the other jokes about a man who sleeps in a hall bedroom and cafe, wears a modest nine dollar suit, and avoids costly entertainment, highlighting a clash between image and reality. A Birmingham Age-HeraldTM note hints at restricted access to a series of electric buttons for producing tyres via automobile starter.

Costa Birmingham Hera

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