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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

Page

5

Martina Final Score Caps Beaumont Victory Over San Antonio 6 to 0

Martina led Beaumont with three hits and a decisive 6 to 0 shutout against San Antonio in a home game. McMahon started poorly in six innings before Beaumont's bats exploded in the seventh and eighth, aided by three errors by the visitors, to pull within one game of the league leaders.

Martina Stewartmen San Antonio McMahon Husky Bobo Nixon Dodd Perry Jost Burch Cook Wilson Westy Johnson Tarleton McNeil Wotell xRan

Record Flight Sets Distance in One Day by Carlstrom

Victor Carlstrom in a twin ter combination land and water craft flew eight hours forty minutes and covered 661 miles with one passenger from an Atlantic coast station to Fisherman Island and back. Captain Baldwin of the Coast Aeronautical Station said 1000 if the feat stands, the Atlantic coast aviation cup may be awarded. The cup last year went to Hight for under 500 miles.

Newport News Victor Carlstrom Captain Baldwin Lanth Coast Aeronautical Station Carlstrom Fisherman Island Untl

Ransom Team to Face Guarantees on Sunday Diamond

The Guarantees schedule a 3:30 P.M. Sunday game against the Ransom team on the Infan Post diamond. All players are urged to be on hand for the afternoon matchup.

Wulf Wins Grand American Trap Handicap at St Louis

John F. Wulf of Milwaukee captured the Grand American Handicap from 19 yards with a 99 at the seventeenth Grand American trap shooting event in St Louis. The full scores for 615 entrants were not released as results were expected to take hours to compile.

ST. Louis John F. Wulf Milwaukee Phil Miller Dallas Homer Clark Alston Ill Miller Clark C. B. Dalton Warsaw Ind Henry L. Potter Madison Wis John Wulf Eli Maland Jewell H. C. Daly Carlinville C. A. Atkinson Cheighton D. C. Rogers Logansport C. L. Wagoner Diller Neb M. Smith Oklahoma City Okla I. Galbraith West Frankfort Lll J. E. Chatfield Texarkana Ark E. R. Win Greensboro Ala

Pirates Pound Ogle in Galveston Comeback

In Galveston Texas on August 26 the Pirates erased a four run lead by hitting Ogle in the late innings and defeated Houston 6 to 4. Sentell's seventh inning hit produced the decisive run as the home stay ended with a win.

Waco Tex Dallas C.E. Josefson McCandless H.O E. Bittle Coyle Malmaquist Tree James Tanner Leslie Cove & Grubb Reilly Perritt Tae Toaeteea Ens Malmquist Anner Bittle Malmauist Compere Carson Galveston Ogle Houston Sentell AB. R.H Breaux Sharman Sane Balenties Stuart A E. Lee Fee Seitz Ee Frierson Ee Northen Eneee Newnam Ewee Tullos A. Citrano Os Jenkina E “ Gle Eaveneree Inni Galveston Houston Sane Jenkins Atz Andreen Sentel Seitz Lee Mil Gudger Ogie Miller Stell Bas Onstones Matthews

Scores From Quick Baseball Card at Multiple Cities

The American Association results show St Paul 5 over Kansas City 4 at St Paul and Columbus 4 defeating Louisville 0. Indianapolis 2 over Toledo 1. In Minneapolis Milwaukee games, rain halted play with no final score.

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

Friday results show lopsided scores across clubs

Standing of the clubs lists Friday results with Shreveport beating Fort Worth 14 to 1, Waco 9 over Dallas 2, Beaumont 6 against San Antonio 0, and Galveston 6 over Houston 4. Saturday games pair Dallas at Waco, Houston at Galveston, Fort Worth at Shreveport, and San Antonio at Beaumont.

Shreveport Fort Worth Waco Dallas Beaumont San Antonio Galveston Houston Pet. Lyd. WL

Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games

Cleveland leads the American League at 13 10 while Philadelphia is 9 2. Detroit beat Boston 3 1 and Washington defeated Chicago 5 2. St Louis won 5 to 2 over New York. Upcoming games feature Chicago at Washington St Louis at New York Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at Philadelphia.

Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Boston Washington Chicago St. Louis New York Jyd. W. L. Pet Boston Wee Essesel

Baseball scores and upcoming NL games listed

National League results show Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 2, Boston 1 Chicago 0, New York 6 Pittsburg 2, St Louis 6 Philadelphia 5. Schedule previews Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at St Louis, New York at Pittsburg.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago New York Pittsburg St. Louis Philadelphia New York Eee

GASSERS TRIM PANTHERS IN SHREVEPORT WIN

Shreveport scored 11 runs in the fourth inning to rout Fort Worth 14 to 1, tightening their Texas league pennant lead. Gleason scattered the visitors’ hits as Fort Worth’s defense faltered in the blowout.

Shreveport Fort Worth Gleason CNSSC Harrah Andrews Waevdtersves OS Oko Becker Carroll Kraupp Smith Bernsen Sane Schrader Kneaven Tees Inni Fort Worth Souree Melcurin Schrader Knaupp Vitter

Chicago Athletes Favored In Central A A U Meet

Chicago Athletic Association sprinters loom as favorites at the Central A A U outdoor track and field championships on Stagg Field at the University of Chicago. Joe Loomis, selected for the Stockholm meet against Sweden, runs for the C C A A team entered in 15 of 20 events.

Chicago Ill Chicago Athletic Association Central A. A. U Stagg Field University of Chicago Joe Loomis America Sweden Stockholm CC. A. A

Frankie Callahan Beats Ad Wolgast in Brooklyn Bout

In New York on August 26 Frankie Callahan outfought Ad Wolgast in all 10 rounds at a Brooklyn venue. Callahan pressured from the start as Wolgast clinched and covered up. Near KO danger arose in the ninth when Callahan connected a solid right to Wolgast's jaw. Wolgast weighed 138 1/2 pounds to Callahan's 132 1/4.

Callahan Wolgast New York Frankie Callahan Brooklyn

Cleveland 13 Philadelphia 9 in game with Ro EB batteries

Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 13 to 9. Scoring sequence shows 120 013 128 by Cleveland and 300 001 222 by Philadelphia. Batteries listed as Bagby Beebe and ONeil Nabors and Williams.

Cleveland Philadelphia Bagby Beebe O'Neil Nabors Williams

Baseball scores from Philadelphia and Boston games

At Philadelphia the Phillies beat Cleveland 26 to 14 with Beebe Coleman Bush Sheehan and Picinich in the batteries. In Boston Detroit won 29 to 1 over Boston with Dauis Spencer Baker Shore Leonard and Cady credited in the mound.

Philadelphia Cleveland Beebe Coleman Bush Sheehan Picinich Boston R. H. E. Detroit Dauis Spencer Baker Shore Leonard Cady Thomas

New York Beats St Louis In Pitchers Duel Batteries Named

In New York the St Louis teamFalters as Wielman and Severeid pair supports Cullop and Walters in a tense game. Final score shows New York edging St Louis by a slim margin.

New York I. St. Louis Wielman Severeid Cullop Walters

Washington Tops Chicago in Battery Showdown

In Washington, Chicago match features Williams, Wolfgang, Schalk, Harper and Henry, wm delivering a tense battery display. Scores line up 010010000-2 for Washington and 0002300x-5 for Chicago, with Washington claiming the victory on the road.

Washington Reane Ae Chicago Williams Wolfgang and Schalk Harper and Henry

Baseball scores from Chicago Cincinnati and New York games

In Chicago the Boston team beat Chicago with mixed scoring innings as Rudolph and Black pitched. Pendergast Connell and Archer also contributed. In Cincinnati Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati with a large late surge and strong pitching by Cheney Miller Mitchell and Wingo. New York defeated Pittsburgh in a tight game with multiple pitchers and shared duties, Salle Tesreau and Rariden facing Harmon and Schmidt.

New York Pittsburgh Pittsburg Salle, Tesreau Rariden Harmon and Schmidt

Batteries: Demaree and Burns, Watson and Gonzales

St. Louis game summary lists batteries Demaree and Burns for one team and Watson and Gonzales for the other with sequence of scores 12 St. Louis 000 031 010 01-6 142 indicating a scoring march and final margin contested in a baseball or basketball context.

Demaree Burns Watson Gonzales

Memphis Beats Nashville 1 0 In Low-Scoring Contest

Memphis defeats Nashville 1 to 0 as the hosts push across a lone run in the bottom of the ninth. Ellis and Marshall hold for Memphis with Willett and Ruel handling the Nashville batteries. In Atlanta, Atlanta Juniors rout Mobile 18 to 1 behind Cavet Schmidt Day and Perkins.

Memphis Nashville Ellis and Marshall Willett and Ruel Atlanta Mobile Cavet Schmidt Day and Perkins

Birmingham Triumphs 4 2 at New Orleans

Birmingham edges New Orleans 4 to 2 as innings end with Grimes and Smith pairing up for Birmingham and Walker and Higgins proving pivotal. E irmingham scores in long stretch, delivering decisive runs after a tight start.

Birmingham New Orleans R. HL. Eirmingham Grimes and Smith Walker and Higgins

Little Rock Teams Sweep Chattanooga in Doubleheader

In game one at Little Rock Chattanooga scored 5 runs on 7 hits with 0 errors, while Little Rock paddled 9 runs on 10 hits with 0 errors. In game two Chattanooga managed 6 runs on 4 hits with 0 errors and Little Rock won 4 runs as they plated 6 on 6 hits with 0 errors. Holmquist and Chapman pitched for Little Rock in game two.

Little Rock Chattanooga R. H. E.chattanooga Marshall Merritt Kitchens Peters Brooks M Hardgrove Chapman R. H. E. Chattanooga

Babe Wright Sets Pacific Swim Record at Golden Gate

Miss Babe Wright, a San Francisco girl, swam across the Golden Gate in thirty-one minutes 35 4-5 seconds to set an official Pacific Athletic Association record for women. Miss Alice Goodman also swam, leading briefly before falling back in the tide rips near the finish.

San Francisco Cal Babe” Wright Golden Gate Pacific Athletic Association Alice Goodman

Daubert regains NL lead as Hawks, Grays pace batters

Jake Daubert returns from a charley horse to top National League batting as Stark, Wagner, Wheat and Hornsby vie for base hits and total bases. In the American League Cobb narrows on Speaker with 47 steals. Pipp takes home runs with nine as Jackson and Cobb lead runs and bases. Across leagues, leaders span bevy of teams including Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and St. Louis with standout players such as Burns, Ruth, and Demmitt among noted performers.

Chicago Ill Jake Taubert Charley Horse St. Louis Carey Pittsburg Jack Williams Hornsby Wheat Brooklyn Burns New York Daubert Wagner Robertson Hase Cincinnati Preffer Cheney I Rudolph Boston Mamaux Benton I Doak Louie Pipp Cobb Speaker Baker Weaver Chapman Cleveland Jackson Detroit Gardner Roth Strunk Philadelphia Sisler Walsch Shotton Cullop Morton Shore Aseaesdd Covaleskie Laber Twee Ruth Jacheae Shawkey Kobb Icidotte Mays Clemons St. Paul American Association Thorpe Milwaukee Bradley Columbus Holland Minneapolis Demmitt Evans Toledo Kansas City Clemens Becker Beall Chappelle Hargrave Lewis Deal Leavelt Butcher Western Denver Shields Krug Omaha Litschi Wichita Dyer Miller Ornana Carlisle Lincoln Johnson Lincoln Gilmore Sioux City Oakes Kruegerm Livingston

Savage Farm to close and stock sold at private sale

Savage Farm at Savage Minnesota famous for Dan Patch will be closed and stock disposed of at private sale. E W Moseley secretary announced for E B Savage administrator of M W Savage estate who died after Dan Patch. Savages string will not race under Savage name. Miss Minneapolis to race in Detroit gold cup races Sept 2 4 5 6 aiming to break 64.66 mph. Minnetonka Yacht Club to enter Inland Laws regatta at Oshkosh Aug 21 25 with seven boats in Class A B C. Thelma Darby and Mary Jane O'Reilly to race half mile at St Louis for AAU records. A Boone county fair houn' dane to crown great grand champion general purpose dog with 92.59 purse.

Minneapolis Minn Savage Farm Savage Dan Patch E. W. Moseley E. B. Savage M. W. Savage Miss Minneapolis Detroit Mich Minnetonka Kenneth Salisbury Windflower Lake Mainie Indianapolis Ind Thelma Darby Mary Jane O'Reilly Central A. A. U St. Louis Indianapolis Canoe Club Lebanon Boone County Fair Charles Meiloberis George W. Julian Jr Justice Ellis Price Rescent

Alcazar Gas Ranges Guarantee Ady Hardware Ad

Sam Speir Hardware Company in Ady advertises Alcazar gas ranges with an absolute guarantee, highlighting durable construction and reliable performance for household use.

Alcazar Sam Speir Hardware Co Ady

The Baby's Meal Ticket on a New Transfer

A nervous old woman aboard notices a baby chewing a green transfer and humorously corrects a young mother about yesterday's transfer. The scene shows quick eye contact and a light exchange over everyday items in a train car from Harper's Magazine.

Harper's Magazine

Leading Tennis Stars Clash Next Monday at Forest Hill

New York reporting the 36th United States National Lawn Tennis Association championship opens Monday August 28 at Forest Hill. top contenders include Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco, defending champion William M. Johnston, and R Norris Williams with a deep field from coast, south and midwest. 128 entrants, 64 survivors Tuesday, finals set for Labor Day unless weather intervenes.

New York United States National Lawn Tennis Association West Side Tennis Club Forest Hill Pacific Coast South Middle West William M. Johnston San Francisco Maurice T. McLoughlin The Tennis Association Maurice E. McLoughlin R. Norris Williams Philadelphia W. A. Larned Larned McLoughlin Williams Newport Johnston Forest Hills California Comet Kumamane United States Mc Joughlin Karl Behr T. R. Pell Watson M. Washburn N. W. Niles George M. Church Ichiya Kumagae Roland Roberts Willis Davis R. Lindley Murray Harold Throckmorton FY. B. Alexander C. B. Doyle Dean Mathey Clarence J. Griffin MecLoughlin Ward Dawson R. D. Sears H. W. Slocum Jr C. S. Campbell R. D. Wrenn F. H. Hovey M. D. Whitman H. L. Doherty H. Ward B.C. Wright D. J. Clothier W A. Larned M. E. McLoughlin R. N. Williams W. M. Johnston

Race Track Sold in New Orleans for 350000

A local real estate firm announced the sale of the city park race track to H D Curley Brown of Havana for 350000 dollars. The track has not hosted racing since spring 1908. Brown plans no immediate meeting but repairs and restoration are underway. If opened, two meets may occur, as two tracks may host racing from December 16 to Mardi Gras.

New Orleans H. D Curley”) Brown Havana City Park Brown Business Men's Racing Association Fair Grounds

Sunday 8:15 A.M. Sutherland Springs Train Advertisement

Advertisement notes a 60 cent fare for Sunday service on the Southern Pacific Lines starting at 8 15 a m. A brief entry likely from a local railway notice describing ongoing weekly departures.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific Lines

Clothier and Washburn Reach Southampton Tennis Final

William J. Clothier, the Meadow Club cup winner a decade ago, and Watson Washburn, last year’s champion, advanced to the singles final at Southampton N Y. The doubles final will pair William M Johnston Clarence J Griffin and R Norris Williams II Richard Harte as they aim to defend titles amid a strong field.

Southampton N. Y William J. Clothier Watson Washburn William M. Johnston Clarence J. Griffin Californians R. Norris Williams II Richard Starte Harvard

Boerne White Sox Fans Rally For City League Doubleheader

About 200 Boerne supporters will attend at League Park Sunday to back the Boerne White Sox in a City League clash with Ahrens & Ott. Hub Wedge and Speedball Wedge will lead the Sox against Hicks and Company. The XXX Pearls face the Ahrens & Otts in the second game. First game starts at 3 pm. on the Potchernick diamond the Knights of Columbus meet Potchernick for nine innings. Ba Trimble will umpire at Potchernick and Tom Connor will handle the program at League Park.

Boerne Texas Boerne White Sox Ahrens & Ott City Baseball League League Park Sox Hubert Wedge San Antonio Bronchos Wedge Messrs. Hicks and Company Nights Clan al Manny Sporting Goods Combination Ba Trimble Potchernick Diamond Tom Connor

Missouri valley singles title to be decided today

In Kansas City, Ralph Burdick of Chicago faces Jack Cannon of Kansas City for the Missouri valley singles tennis crown at the Kansas City Athletic Club. Rain could delay. Burdick defeated C. H. Holcomb 6-3 6-4 6-4 and, with Walter Hayes, beat Kenneth Uhis and R. A. Webster 7-5 6-4 to reach the final.

Kansas City Missouri Valley Kansas City Athletic Club Ralph Burdick Chicago Jack Cannon Burdick C. H. Holcomb

Turner Ball Team to Entertain Tonight at Turner Hall

Turner Verein baseball team to entertain with a dance at Turner Hall tonight. The committee extends an invitation to all visiting teams in the city for the event.

Turner Turn Verein Turner Hall

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