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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1913

Page

8

Pirates Take Final From the Bronchos in Galveston

In Galveston yesterday the Pirates beat the San Antonio Bronchos 6 to 4. Nagel sparked the Pirates with three hits in four appearances, stealing three bases as Quinn added three hits. Stinson contributed for San Antonio, and Black allowed fourteen safeties as Galveston’s defense held.

Galveston Tex Pirates San Antonio Black Nagel Stinsonites Quinn Stinson R. HO Maag Sewell Reeaah Cciak Eee Collins C.seeesreeee Lemon Coos Sheseenons Baee Ko Eek Gedeserts Elsog Pekicsnaw Ee Kibler Madden Frierson Madag Hopkins Seitz Frantz Goodwin Dunlap

Muir Faces Malone and Pinckney Meets Roemer at YMCA Tennis

A tennis tourney at the YMCA features A H Muir against J D Malone this afternoon and T B Pinkney against B J Roemer. Tomorrow afternoon high interest centers on W H Boggs versus F E Guerard with Boggs noted as college state doubles champion and Guerard as a seasoned veteran.

A. H. Muir J. D. Malone B. J. Roemer W. H. Boges F. E. Guerard Boggs Guerard

Hoerr and McQuiston win doubles in Dallas tourney

In Dallas on August 22 Hoerr and McQuiston captured the doubles title with two straight set wins 6-4 6-4 over Hall and Blacklock and 6-3 in the decisive match. They also progressed in the consolation doubles by defeating Rix and Bummerstedt 6-4 6-4 6-3. Pen nick and Keene led a rout in consolation doubles over Nye and Waggoner.

Dallas Tex Hoerr McQuiston Hall and Blacklock Pennick Keene Nye Waggoner Adone Shelton Wright Hogue Smith Moise Pavey Bishop

Cold Feet Delay City League Exhibition Baseball

The Southern Department base ball team was set to play a City League picked team next Sunday at 3 p.m. on the post diamond. Stowers had challenged the Department, but declined after the Department accepted, citing unspecified reasons and leaving Stowers unable to meet the schedule. Manager Leathe hinted at cold feet, though the Stowers still did not appear.

Southern Department Post Stowers Leathe Department

Navigators Sweep Austin in Final of Series

In Waco Texas on August 22 the Navigators defeated the Austin team 4 to 1, clinching and winning the final game of the series. The victory gives top position for the Navigators as they closed the series with a decisive win.

Waco Tex Austin

Storm Stops Shoot Camp at Perry NRA Tournament

A wind and rain storm disrupted the National Rifle Association tournament at Perry after the first stage of the president's match. Captain W H Clopton led with 146, Corporal C B Long second with 144. The Evans skirmish run will proceed today and conclude tomorrow. The international match opens September 1 with seven teams from Sweden, Switzerland, France, Peru, Argentina, Canada and the United States. Germany will enter individuals only.

Camp Perry Ohio National Rifle Association W. H. Clopton United States Cavalry C. B. Long Massachusetts Evans Sweden Switzerland France Peru Argentina Canada United States Germany

Cripples Win Out In Chicago As Phillies Triumph

Connie Mack's crippled league leaders scored seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings to beat Chicago 7 to 1. Shawkey pitched well for Philadelphia, limiting Chicago to a single run as Oldring and Collins contributed on the bases. Batteries: Shawkey and Schang for Philadelphia. Benz, Smith and Kuhn for Chicago.

Chicago Connie Mack Renzell Oldring Collins Shawkey Rh. H. E Philadelphia Schang Benz Smith Kuhn

Pruitts Challenge Southern Department for Game

The Pruitts issue a challenge to the Southern Department team for a future game. Arrangements can be made by ringing Crockett 7116. All Pruitts players bound for Salado Sunday should meet at the refreshments grounds Saturday night at 8:30. Disturber 11 to Try Bor Trophy in Chicago Aug 22. The 40 foot hydroplane owned by Commodore James A. Pugh will be sent across the Atlantic to reclaim the Lord Harmsworth trophy with Count Manowski's AnkIe Deep and one other boat. John Evers calls Murphy a jinx amid aims to finish second in the season.

Pruitts Department Crockett Salado Chicago Fil James A. Pugh Atlantic Ingland Lord Harmsworth Associated Yacht & Power Boat Clubs of America Count Manowski Murphy New York John Evers Chicago Nationals Charles Murphy Evers Boston Philadelphia Giants

Club Standings and Today’s Heat in Texas Cities

Galveston beat Beaumont 6 to 4 while Dallas triumphed over Fort Worth 5 to 2 and Houston moved past San Antonio 4 to 4 in yesterday’s standings Play today features Houston at San Antonio, Austin at Dallas, Fort Worth at Waco, and Galveston at Beaumont.

Galveston San Antonio Beaumont Houston Waco Austin Dallas Fort Worth P.c. Houston Eeee A Oon SAN Antonio Ee Sir Austin Coves Tdlveston Wees

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Boston to Detroit

Results show Boston defeating Cleveland 3 to 2 and Philadelphia topping Chicago 7 to 1 while Washington beat St. Louis 2 to 1. New York and Detroit had rain with two games listed as New York in Detroit and Philadelphia in Chicago with Boston in Cleveland appearing as stray text.

Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Washington St. Louis New York-Detroit Play Today Eliladelphia New York Detroit Oston

Baseball Scores and Upcoming NL Play Day Schedule

National League results show Pittsburg 9 Philadelphia 6 and Boston 7 St Louis 6. New York 8 Chicago 2. Play today features St Louis at Boston and Cincinnati at Brooklyn among others. American Association, International and Southern League results listed with city matchups and scores.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston St. Louis New York Chicago American Association Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Rochester Baltimore Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Providence Atlanta Montgomery Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Mobile

Boston Wins 7-6 as Harmon Walks Connelly

In Boston on August 22, with two out and three men aboard in the ninth, Harmon walked Connelly to force Whaling home for a 7-6 Boston victory over St. Louis. St. Louis led early. Boston pitcher Hess allowed heavy hits and Griner exited in the sixth. Batteries Griner Harmon Hildebrand Wingo Hess Perdue Ramden Whaling. Four Motor Boats Eligible in Chicago races set for finals Saturday for the $5000 Wrigley trophy. Oregon Kid Whitty hawk V Disturber III and Baby Reliance to contest.

Harmon Connelly Boston St. Louis Hess Griner R. H.E. St. Louis Riner, Harmon and Hildebrand and Wingo Hess, Perdue and Ramden Whaling Chicago American Power Boat Association Oregon Kid Whittyhawk V Disturber III Baby Reliance

Record Pace 120 Yards in 12 Seconds at Eagles Meet

Howard P. Drew of Springfield won the 120-yard handicap at the Order of Eagles games in 12 seconds flat starting behind scratch. Referee Brown said Drew surpassed the world record of 11 45 seconds. Also Paris reports Oscar Egg broke the one-hour bicycle record unpaced with 4 kilometers 280 meters, while Marcel Berthet set a 26.35 mile mark on Aug. 7. The piece notes historical context for the era and mentions local advertising for sausage and a stat about New York automobile ownership.

Port Providence R. F Howard P. Drew Springfield Mass Order of Eagles Bernard J. Weters Brown Drew Wefer Paris Oscar Egg Marcel Berthet W. W. Hamilton Denver

Groom Defeats St Louis as Washington Outscores

Groom pitched a shutout for Washington, beating St Louis as Washington scored a run in the first, another in the sixth, and two in the ninth. St Louis missed scoring chances with runners in scoring position while Groom and Henry received solid support from Baumgardner and Agnew. Final: Washington 6, St Louis 2.

ST. Louis Groom Washington Leverenz Baumgardner R. H. E. Washington Henry Agnew Alexander

Red Sox edge Cleveland in rainshortened seven

Boston defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in a seven inning game that was stopped by rain with Cleveland batting in the eighth. A Boston run in their half of the eighth inning did not count. Pitchers Leonard and Carrigan faced James and ONeill in the battery.

Cleveland Boston Leonard Carrigan James O'Neill

Giants Win Easily As Mathewson Scatters Cubs

New York defeated Chicago 8 to 2 with Mathewson dominating on the mound and the New York bats breaking through early. Stack, Moore, Archer, McLean and Wilson worked for the Cubs as Purns, Evers and Snodgrays led the way for the Giants in a decisive victory. In Madison Wisconsin a three member state boxing commission was named to regulate ten round no decision bouts under the new law.

New York New Yorks Chicago Mathewson Stack Moore Purns Evers Snodgrays Archer McLean Wilson Madison Wis Wisconsin McGrovern

Beaux Win Exciting Contest From Bufes

Beaumont defeats Houston 6 to 4 in a long, late game as Malloy and Ray are stifled by Beau mont pitching. Martina relieved Palm after 13 innings over two days. Malloy 2 2/3 and Ray 1 2/3, Beaum o n t tallies 6 runs while Houston slips scoring in late innings.

Houston Tex Beaumont Malloy Ray Martina Palm AB. R. H. O. A. E. Stowry, 1K -Scees A 5 2 Ey 8 Aiken, 3B Davis, Rf Ss. Firition Whiteman Ef Knaupp Newnam Scoosesenvese DS Aewersvesses & Obe Cocestesvessesess Sreevnods McMahon Edmiston Palin Davis Cooke Wilie Fillman Paim Britton Knaupp Betts Reynolds Maloney Dobard Cobard Kitchens Sorrell Deskin

Pittsburg Beats Philadelphia 9 to 6 in Bat Fest

In Philadelphia on August 22 Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 9 to 6 in a hard hitting game. Pittsburg totaled 23 bases from 14 hits while every visitor except O'Toole had at least one safety. Philadelphia never threatened the Pittsburg lead. Casts: O'Toole and Simon for Pittsburg. Alexander Rixey Marshall Kil lifer Howley for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Pittsburg O'Toole R. H. E. Pittsburg Simon Alexander Rixey Marshall Killifer Howley

Ragan Is Hit Freely as Cincinnati Edges Brooklyn

In Brooklyn on Aug 22 Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4 after Bescher was hit by a pitch and a sequence of hits produced two runs in the ninth. Ames and Clarke pitched for Brooklyn, Ragan and Miller for Cincinnati. Also at Cambridge four new U S archery champions were named by N A A president Gray, with Doughty and Elmer winning men’s events and Fletcher and Smith taking women’s titles.

Nupal Aprepad Oy Joan Unuc Tinker’s Pets Annex Brooklyn Cincinnati Bescher Bates Egan Hoblitzell Wickland Ragan Ames and Clarke Ragan and Miller Cambridge Mass United States Burton P. Gray National Archery Association Soldiers Field J. W. Doughty Tacoma Wash Robert P. Elmer Wayne, Pa Fletcher Chicago Fort Worth Tex Mullins Huenke Panthers Wakefield Salm Dallas Kellerman Duncan Wilson Kneaves Tee Wenn Wallace Nance Robertson Sete Eens Ee Noly Socessee Venenses Eeeereseees Nelly Tullos Boone Basham Matthews

Veterans to Scull in 3 Mile Saratoga Lake Match

James Ten Eyck Sr., coach of Syracuse University, accepted a challenge to row veteran oarsman James P. Riley of Saratoga Lake, N Y. The sculling race, set for no later than September 14, offers a $500 purse. Riley is 65 and Ten Eyck 63.

Duluth Minn James Ten Eyck Sr James P. Riley Saratoga Lake N Y Ten Eyck Syracuse University Mr. Riley

Dallas Defeats the Fort Worth Panthers

Berlin message reports a German team to compete in San Francisco for the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915. In exchange the American team will travel to Berlin for a meet ahead of the 1914 Athens Olympic games, with A Collmann listed as a contact.

Berlin James E. Sullivan The Amateur Athletic Union San Francisco Athens

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Galvestons Muir Malone Pinckney Roemer Dilley Dan Murphy Dd. Malone George Wheeler M Rice H Muirrene Toemer Fuquay Menger Hotel St. Anthony Roof Garden Gunter Hotel Percy Tyrrell Mer Traveling Men’s San Antonio, Texas Bexar Alfred Sanner Prop Texas SAN Antonio Loan & Trust No Commerce Carter-Mulialy Transfer CO Navigators Austins Markley Tanner Hill Dugey B. R. E. Waco McLaurin Beek Wohlleben Rennard Fichion Cone Abeee Es Seer Crosby Austinn Cc Roche Haigh C Steer Beck Halls Larsen Waco Howell Storm Clopton Jupiter Plavius Defi DR. Stotts Dr. Stotts & Co Gunter Bldg San Antonio, Tex Grand Opera House Union Meat Company RED Sox NAPS Beaux BUFES Oilers Wallop Malloy Ray AN Aiken Criss Keats Charles Wesley Mozart Washer Bros. CO Pt A Quakers Foraes A. Collmann
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