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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1917

Page

7

Bronchos Split With Dallas Giants In Texas League Action

Joe Martina pitched both games for the San Antonio Bronchos in Dallas, taking a 4 to 3 win in the opener and a 6 to 0 loss in the nightcap. Batting leaders included Baggan, Hetling, Perry, Sicking and Gibson for San Antonio while Dallas’ Sparks and Compere were stoppers in relief. The twin bill left Dallas atop the standings while San Antonio battled hard in the first game and were shut down in the second, despite late-scoring pressure.

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Cleveland Triumphs 2-1 Over Washington at Home

In Cleveland the Indians beat the Senators 2 to 1. Ayers and Ainsmith teamed up for Washington while Bagby and O Neill handled Cleveland’s win with strong pitching and tenacity.

Cleveland Washington R. H. E. Washington Ayers Ainsmith Bagby

St Louis beats Philadelphia in doubleheader opener

In St Louis, the Athletics lose 6 5 in the first game as Schauer Noyes Schang Davenport Wright Sotheron and Severied secure the win. In the second game Philadelphia trails 9 to 5 after a late comeback, while Myers Haley Groom and Severeid struggle for the visitors.

Schauer Noyes Schang Davenport Wright Sotheron Severied Philadelphia St. Louis Myers Haley Groom Severeid

Chicago Beats New York In Eight Run Showdown

Chicago defeated New York 8 to 3 at Chicago. Final line shows New York 3 runs on 12 hits and 1 error. Chicago 8 runs on 14 hits and 0 errors. Battery for New York was Mogridge Cullop Nanamaker Russell Danforth and Schalk.

Chicago New York Mogridge Cullop Nanamaker Russell Danforth Schalk

Boston Beats Detroit 6 To 3 In Detroit

Boston jumped ahead with a 6 to 3 win over Detroit on the road. Pitchers Leonard Mays Agnew Ehmke Boland and Spencer contributed to the scoring and defensive success with the nine run effort across the game.

Boston Detroit Leonard Mays and Agnew Ehmke, Boland and Spencer

Post-season double header fuels local independent league finals

At League Park on Sunday the Asylum beat Headquarters 3 to 0 in the opener while Arens & Ott defeated XXX Pearls 4 to 1 in the second game. Fannin Dayton Smith and Ross starred for Asylum, with Heil making a key defensive play. Gyrew Gray and Huntress led hitting for the champions, while Wright and Pendleton were notable for the Pearls and Headquarters respectively.

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Fort Worth Rally Tops Waco in Doubleheader Opener

Fort Worth won the first game 6 to 2 at home as timely hitting aided Perritt’s pitching to stifle Waco. The second game ended 1 to 1 after six innings when play halted at 6:15 with Waco scoring twice in the seventh and Fort Worth retiring the final batter.

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Court of Honor Defeats St Joseph in Banner Contest at Krisch's Park

The Court of Honor beat the first St Joseph team 2 to 0 at Krisch's Park. Suberhardt started strong but was relieved by Sullivan in the fifth as Gotthardt and Amann held the St Joseph batters to one hit each. O'Banion and Vetters supplied key offense while Sullivan and Mainz starred on defense.

Court of Honor St. Joseph Holy Name Krisch O'Banion Vetters Sullivan Mainz Somo

Detroit Buys First Sacker from St. Paul

Lee Liessen, a first baseman, has been purchased by the Detroit American League Baseball Club from St. Paul of the American Association, announced here Saturday.

Detroit Dutriot Mich Lee Liessen Detroit American League Baseball Club St. Paul American Association

Weekend Scores Across Texas Cities

Sunday results show San Antonio 4 to 0 over an opponent, Dallas 3 to 6, Fort Worth 5 to 1, Waco 2 to 1, Houston 4 to 9, Shreveport 1 to 6. The day featured decisive outcomes across multiple venues.

San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Waco Iouston Shreveport

Weekend Basketball Schedule for Texas and Nearby Cities

Play Monday features San Antonio at Waco Houston at Dallas Fort Worth at Shreveport. The slate highlights regional matchups across four Texas cities with games set for Monday.

San Antonio Waco Houston Dallas Fort Worth Shreveport

Play Monday Scheduling of Five NBA Matches

Cincinnati travels to Boston while Chicago visits Brooklyn. Pittsburg faces New York and St Louis plays Philadelphia.

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Baseball scores from Sunday games

Sunday results show Chicago 8 over New York 3, Boston 6 over Detroit 3, Cleveland 2 over Washington 1, St. Louis 6 to 9, and Philadelphia 6 over 5.

Chicago New York Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington St. Louis Philadelphia

New York at Chicago and Boston at Detroit in set pairings

Matchups listed include New York versus Chicago and Philadelphia versus St. Louis, along with Boston against Detroit and Washington facing Cleveland. The schedule reflects regional NBA style pairings likely from a league or exhibition slate.

Buffs Sweep Twice In Tight Baseball Doubleheader

Buffs win both games highlighting stolen bases by Stellbauer Northen Nixon and Flynn with sacrifices by Holloway Duffy and other batters. Duffy and Stellbauer delivered three base hits apiece while Newnam Noyes and Hager added two base hits each. Pitchers Perfy and Duffy faced lane of offense as Terry and Blackburn oversaw a close doubleheader.

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Baseball War Drags Down Profits for 19 Years Says Observer

New York reports that organized baseball faces long term financial strain from past peace obligations to the Federal League and new war drafts. The National Commission plans for 1918 but faces up to 850000 dollars in payments over two decades, while owners warn profits will shrink and some clubs risk failure if attendance falters.

New York Federal League O. B United States Army Navy Uncle Sam National Commission Feds Brooklyn Federals Whowinner Pittsburg Federals Harry Sinclair Newark Baltiimore Feds

Major League Review Highlights Bitter Week in National and American Leagues

New York’s NL lead shrank by 20 points as Giants faltered and Philadelphia won six of eight. Chicago held the AL edge with a tight Chicago Boston series for the lead ending tied two games apiece. Brooklyn’s 22 inning 6 5 win set a new longest game record. Cleveland rose by five of six as Detroit improved, New York stagnated, Washington won once in six, and St Louis swapped with Philadelphia for seventh.

New York Giants Philadelphia Chicago Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Browns

Phoebe and the Ugly Face in the Looking Glass

A distressed child Phoebe cries after a miserable day then spots the mirror image and becomes suddenly curious. Her mother asks what is wrong and Phoebe questions which face she sees, turning sorrow into a moment of playful intrigue.

Phoeber Pesurson's Weekly

Lipscomb Wins Open Rifle Shoot At Municipal Range

Lieut E P Lipscomb holder of the municipal rifle range record again led the open shoot with 98 of 100 on the eight inch bull at 30 yards. Sergeant H H Mitchell took second with 92 and R W Richter Capelletti and Clarence Ausel tied for third with 90. Major A Y Walton scored 100 in pistol event on Target L at age fifteen, Captain W W Negiley made 98.

E. P. Lipsc Fib Municipal Rifle Range H. H. Mitchell R. W. Richter D. Capelletti Clarence Ausel T. A. Rieber G. V. Richter J. E. Walsh Alfred Reed H. J. Richter John Isaacs Jim Foster Jean Feecci E. Garcia A. Y. Walton W. W. Negiley

Grizzly Lassoed Near Santa Fe By Trapper

A thousand-pound grizzly in the Santa Fe national forest was lassoed by J F McMullen of the United States Biological Survey after a chase. The bear wore a 45 pound trap and six foot drag. McMullen prepared to shoot it after bringing ranchers and tourists to view the animal. The bear had killed several cattle recently.

Santa Fe N. M Santa Fe National Forest J. F. McMullen United States Biological Survey McMullen Mountain View Ranch

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