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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

10

Nags Fail In Pinch As Bronchos Win On Errors

San Antonio drops a 3 to 0 game to Galveston with all Bronchos runs coming on errors in the fifth, as Hauenstein and Davenport spark the defense while Harben defenders hold. The rough, wordy recap details misplays, hits, and base runners amid a tense, high‑school style ballpark scene.

Harben Pirates Allen Davenport Maag Young Hauenstein Massey Fallapalazzo Kibler Quinn San Antonio BO O MelVer Goodwin Gee Hauenstein Galveston Nagel Mughes Wilden Harden

Austin Drives Two Recruits From Mound in Fort Worth

Austin pitchers Clemons and Veazey shut down Fort Worth as Austin scored five in the early innings. McAvoy, Brownlow, and Markley sparked the offense with two-base hits and RBI. Fort Worth rallied late but fell 4 to 3 after Veazey held the line through the ninth.

Fort Worth Tex Austin Panther Veazey Clemons Morris AB. R Markley Seccesseses Brownlow Lewila Krause Csssseess Bovceeeevesssee Ps Vnessvesss Ee Ieee Bor Is Rackie Deteriese Werth Viccetnees McAvoy Appleton Veasey Roche Haigh James Bobo Ebertine Kneaves Vance McIver Matthews

Jump on Chicago as Washington wins five to three

Washington jumped Chicago in the first inning to build a five run lead but Chicago rallied. Scroggins from Hugo, Oklahoma club failed to locate the plate. In the eighth inning umpire changes occurred with Hildebrand taking bases. Final score 5 to 3.

Chicago Washington Scroggins Hugo, Oklah Connolly Hildebrand Ri, H Boehling Henry Cicotte Schalk

Braves Shut Out Boston In Light Batting Clash

Pittsburg defeated Boston 3 to 0 as Adams limited the locals to three singles. Only in the ninth did Boston muster more than one hit off Hess. Boston acting manager Sweeney received a three day suspension after an argument with umpire Rigler in Monday's game. Batteries Adams and Gibson Hess and Whaling.

Boston Mass Pittsburg Adams Hess Sweeney Rigler Gibson Hess and Whaling

Lions Lose To Tigers In YMCA Indoor Baseball Duel

The YMCA Indoor Baseball League saw the Tigers edge the Lions 5 to 4 in the opener as Flaherty allowed two hits and six strikeouts while Sexauer shut out his opponents through the middle innings. Allensworth homered to seal the win for the Tigers as Lexauer and E Hawk partnered in the Tigers’ battery. In the nightcap the Weasels beat the Hyenas 3 to 2 with Breen delivering a shutout until the final stanza, Archer catching the late two runs for Hyenas. Straughon and Archer teamed up for the Weasels’ battery.

Tigers Lions Flaherty Sexauer Allensworth Lexauer E. Hawk Cartwright Breen Weasels Hyenas P. Archer Straughon

Brown Invincible as Athletics Clinch Eightieth Win of Season

In St. Louis on August 2, the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St. Louis Browns 8 to 0. Carl Brown dominated critical moments while his teammates pounded Mitchell. St Louis fielders misplayed. The win marks Philadelphia’s eightieth victory of the season. Batteries: Brown and Schang for Philadelphia. Mitchell and Agnew for St. Louis.

Athletics ST. Louis Carl Brown Mitchell Philadelphia Brown Schang Agnew

Indiana Governor orders militia to Mineral Springs track

Governor Samuel M. Ralston ordered two Indiana National Guard companies to assemble ready to march on the Mineral Springs race track in Porter County if gambling continued. Representatives at the track reported open gambling and weak county action. Adjutant General McCoy left for the track to take command.

Indianapolis Ind Samuel M. Ralston Indiana National Guardsmen Mineral Springs Porter County Ralston McCoy

Navigators Trail Ogle 7-1 in Six Inning Loss

Ogle shutout six innings as Dallas defeats Waco 4-1 on 8 hits and 4 walks. Duncan Moseley and Tullos lead with two base hits apiece. Wohlleben homered and Basham, Boone, and Rowland contribute RBIs. Stolen bases by Storch and Dagey spark the offense. Schwenk and Ogle surrender seven runs total.

Duncan Moseley Tullos Tanner Wohlleben Basham Boone Storch Dagey McLaurin Kellerman Crichlow Carson Beck Rowland Ogle Schwenk Dallas Waco Sorrell and Howell Tex Navigators Giants AB. R. H Nicholson Beek Rennard Rf Crichlow Eereree Tanner Carson Aerewdaeeseee Rowland xYardley

San Antonio golfer to play in eastern USGA tourney

New York Aug 27 With an entry list of 145 amateur golfers the national championship of the United States Golf Association opens at Garden City next Monday and lasts a week The field includes two players from England Victor Maude Abe Mitchell and others such as R S Kampmann of the San Antonio Country Club G H Walker W A and G Stickney of St Louis Country Club J B Bush Leigh Carroll Audubon Club New Orleans and G N Aldredge of Dallas Country Club Also listed are Canadian entrants and entrants from southern and western clubs.

R. S. Kampmann New York England Canada United States Golf Association Garden City Victor Maude Prince's Golf Club Abe Mitchell Cantalupe Golf Club John Ball G. H. Walker W. A G. Stickney St. Louis Country Club Kampmann San Antonio Country Club J. B. Bush Leigh Carroll Audubon Golf Club New Orleans G. N. Aldredge Dallas Country Club

Langford Knocks Out Flynn in Four Rounds at Atlas Club

Sam Langford delivered a knockout of “Porky” Flynn in four rounds at the Atlas Athletic Club in Boston. A right jab to Flynn’s jaw sent him down ten seconds before the bell for the fourth round, ending what had been billed as a twelve-round bout.

Porky” Flynn Boston Mass Sam Langford Atlas Athletic Club Flynn

Grove's Hot Weather Tonic Promises Strength

The advertisement touts Beat Hot Weather Tonic also labeled Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic as a blood enrich­er and system builder to resist summer depression. It claims to fortify and strengthen the body. Price 50 cents.

GROVE

Club Standings and Results From Yesterday

Galveston beat San Antonio 2 to 0 while Houston defeated Beaumont 8 to 0. Dallas routed Waco 8 to 4 and Austin shaded Fort Worth 10 to 4. Today matchups feature Galveston at San Antonio and Houston at Beaumont with Dallas at Waco and Austin at Fort Worth.

Galveston San Antonio Houston Beaumont Dallas Waco Austin Fort Worth P. c. Houston Atten

Yesterday's Results Featured Narrow MLB Scores in Boston and Cities

Boston defeated Detroit 7 to 6 while Philadelphia upended New York 8 to 6. Cleveland topped Chicago 3 to 3 in a rare tie, and St. Louis beat Washington 4 to 5 with no other games on the schedule.

Boston Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Chicago Psyd P. C. Philadelphia Bastom Aee

National League Baseball Scores and Results

Baseball scores across the National League and minor leagues with standings and today’s results. Pittsburg beat Boston 3 to 0, Chicago 6 Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 0 New York 1. Minor and international leagues list wins and scores from Minneapolis, St Paul, Montreal, Buffalo, Rochester, Toronto, Jersey City, Nashville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and more.

Pittsburg Boston New York Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Nashville New Orleans Atlanta Memphis Chattanooga Montgomery Birmingham Mobile

Lowell swimmer fails in English Channel attempt

Henry F. Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts failed to complete his English Channel crossing. He started near the south foreland at 6 45 a m and exited at 4 03 p m, about six miles from Cape Griznez France. The motor boat pacing him had seas breaking over it and the pilot urged abandoning the effort.

Dover Eng Henry F. Sullivan Lowell Mass South Foreland Cape Griznez France Sullivan

Jockey William Hall Killed at Hill Crest Track

Toronto August 27. Jockey William Hall was thrown from his mount and killed at Hill Crest race track yesterday. Tom Hancock riding Dead Loss collided with Hall. both riders were thrown. Hall died soon after. Moore escaped with only a few bruises.

Toronto William Hall Hill Crest Tom Hancock Hall Moore

Comstock Debuts In 7-6 Detroit Loss To Boston

Detroit pitcher Ralph Comstock in his major league debut struggles behind little support as Boston edges the Tigers 7 6. Eight batters swing and miss on his spitball amid misplays by Detroit in the early innings. Batteries Anderson Mosely Cady vs Comstock Dubuc Stanage.

Detroit Mich Ralph Comstock Boston Comstock Anderson Mosely Cady Dubuc Stanage

Liebold Helps Cleveland Beat New York 3 0

Nap's recruit centerfielder Liebold delivered the feature performance for Cleveland as they defeated the Yankees 3 to 0. He went four times, with a triple and two singles, driving in the first run and scoring two himself. Gregg pitched for Cleveland with strong support from the offense to secure the win.

Nap Yanks Cleveland New York Gregg Leibold R. Hy Caldwell and Sweeney Carisch

Triples Power Chicago to Second Win Over Brooklyn

Archer drove in a bases loaded 2-run hit in the second inning and Saier followed with a bases full slam in the third as Chicago defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3. Pierces and Archer teamed for Chicago while Rag an Walker and Miller handled Brooklyn in a tight game played yesterday in Brooklyn.

Archer Saier Fummel Raga Walker Brooklyn Chicago R.H. E Pierce Ragan Wagner Miller

Beaux Are Let Down With Four Safeties

Beaumont defeats Houston 4 to 0 as Ware pitches a great game while Houston manages only four safeties behind Chappell. Key hits include two-base efforts by McDonald and Whiteman, with Britton belting a three-base shot. Ware seals the win with strong defense and timely plays.

Beaumont Tex Ware Bill Chappell Houston AB. R. H Davis Mowry Newnam Britton McHonald Kmaupp Htans McMahon Botmioton Chappell Tom McDonald Whitema Chapelle Donald Reynolds Kitchens Whiteman Mary Chappelle Wave Maloney Edmisto

Gaffney Presses Lynch Over National League Umpire Row

Boston President J E Gaffney sent an open telegram to National League head Lynch criticizing suspensions of Boston captain Sweeney after a dispute with umpire Rigler. Gaffney suggests inspecting umpires on tour and argues the discipline harmed players more than umpires.

Lynch National League Boston Mass Jame E. Gaffney Boston Club New York Gaffney Lyne Sweeney Umpir Rigler Stallings Pittsburg Carey Pittsburg Dolan

Matty Shuts Out Reds In Narrow New York Win

New York edged Cincinnati 1 to 0 as Christy Mathewson bested Johnson in a pitchers duel. Merkle hit a seventh inning triple and scored on Murray's sacrifice fly for the lone New York run. Cincinnati had two hits, while New York produced one tally in the seventh.

Giants New York Cincinnati Christy Mathewso Johnson Merkle Murray R. H. Cincinnati Johnson, Brown and Kling Mathewson McLean

Pinch Hitters Turn the Trick for Philadelphia

Philadelphia defeats St Louis 6 to 5 after a seven inning rally. Miller Burn,Pittsburg alums, Paskett and Harneau key late innings, with Dooin catching for Philadelphia as Perritt, Sallee and teammates falter early.

Pirates Quakers Philadelphia St. Louis St. Loui Miller Burn Pittsburg Paskett R. H Perritt, Sallee, Harnaud Roberts Mayer Killifer Dooin

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