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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
10
Beaumont Oilers beat the Nags 9 to 7 in a scrambled matinee. Browning had an off day as Leidy’s misfits committed five errors, while the Bronchos played errorless ball but missed chances, and key hits sparked a late Oilers rally.
The United States infantry team led after day one with 1684 points, followed by the Marine Corps 1650 and U. S. Cavalry 1648. Texas moved up to seventh at 1616. The final stage of the national team match will be shot today as ten top shooters from the tryout are named for the international team with five to compete and five as alternates.
Beaumont beat San Antonio 9 to 7 and Houston defeated Galveston 3 to 2. Waco led Austin 4 to 0, Dallas edged Fort Worth 5 to 4. Play today features Beaumont at San Antonio, Galveston at Houston, Fort Worth at Dallas, and Austin at Waco.
Philadelphia beat New York 9 to 3 while Boston won 1 to 0 in eleven innings against Washington. Games listed include Philadelphia at New York and Washington at Boston with Cleveland visiting St. Louis.
Baseball results across multiple leagues list city matchups and final scores. Milwaukee beat Kansas City 8 to 3 in Kansas City, St Paul defeated Minneapolis 8 to 4, and Indianapolis beat Toledo 12 to 3. Rochester topped Providence 6 to 1 amid rain in other games.
Dr Robert Moss holed out from 180 yards on hole No 5 at the Country Club in yesterday’s round. He drove 200 yards from the tee and used a brassy on the long approach, landing two yards from the green and sinking the ball in two strokes for the first time on that hole.
Steve J. Alipoz riding beside a fast freight near Visalia California spotted a sleeping man on the tracks. He accelerated, jumped clear of his motorcycle and dragged the man to safety just as the locomotive passed.
Edward Payson Weston announced he purchased a farm five miles from Warren in Roseau county and will move there next spring to begin life as a farmer after many famous walking trips.
Henry L. Joy president of the Lincoln Highway Association christens the project The Lincoln Way and may see the title officially adopted. The name The Lincoln Way has been copyrighted and could become the coast to coast cement road’s widely used designation.
Dallas tops Fort Worth 5 to 4 as four singles in the sixth inning turn the tide. McAvoy was benched by Umpire Howell for disputing a decision.
New York Giants fall to Philadelphia Athletics 9 to 3 after a disastrous western trip. Schulz pitched solidly for New York, but Philadelphia rallied with seven stolen bases and six late runs off Warhop. Bender delivered key pitching in the pinches for the A’s.
Advertises a physician offering a blood making treatment to cure nervous and withered conditions. Claims lasting relief from kidney bladder rheumatic and female disorders with no payment until cured. Advises patients to write a full description of their case if unable to call.
Walter Johnson of Washington carried a no hit bid through ten innings as Boston beat the Senators 1 to 0 in eleven. Wagner scored on a clean hit off manager Carrigan in the eleventh. Johnson matched a season high with fourteen wins and no defeats but failed to reach the season record.
Hard hitting by Philadelphia gives them an opening win in the final series against New York. Marquard exited in the fourth inning after Crandall took over, both battered as the Mets offense produced a 7 to 2 score. New York led 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 and 6 runs in total. Philadelphia 3 0 0 2 0 0 0. Batteries: Marquard Crandall and McLean Seaton and Killifer.
Captain Alfred Brown of the Flushing Bay life saving corps completed a 22 mile swim from the Battery to Sandy Hook in 13 hours 38 minutes. He started at 5 15 A M and finished at 6 53 P M after diving from the Battery wall and requiring help to reach shore. He consumed three small sandwiches and tea during the effort amid strong tidal conditions that had defeated many prior attempts.
In Bascom Bay Ill and Chicago Athletic Club entries captured top honors in swimming. The naval events saw Culver Summer Naval School win the ten car race for U S championship. Dorothea Cleveland crew won tug of war and South Carolina Naval School team took the Whale boat race.
The New York Yacht Club and Royal Ulster Yacht Club published the race conditions for next year’s defender vs Shamrock IX series. No defending vessel dimensions yet. measurements likely announced next summer. Races begin September 10, 1914, with events on Thursdays Saturdays and Tuesdays until a winner is named.
In Houston yesterday the Buffaloes won when Wilson fumbled Hiett’s sacrifice bunt, letting the winning run score in the ninth. Rose and Hiett pitched well, with Criss batting in the sixth after Rose left.
The Pruitts schedule a Sunday game against the Kaufmans at 3 o clock on the Krisch park diamond. They also plan a Labor Day double header with the Asylum team starting at 2 p m. A three game series with Jourdanton was canceled by Jourdan ton.
Brooklyn's Superbas defeated Boston 5 to 1 to prevent a tie for fifth place. A four run lead formed early as Fisher scored on a triple and Miller’s single. Cutshaw handled 13 chances in the defense, while Rostow and Perdue pitched for Brooklyn and Allen, Rucker, Miller, and Whaling for the visitors.
Wet courts halted play in Niagara on the Lake Ontario as the international tournament advanced few matches. Mary Browne the national woman champion from Los Angeles is set to face Mrs. Robert Williams of Philadelphia in the finals. In men's singles Griffin of New York defeated Rogan of Cleveland 6 2 6 3 and will meet Baird the Canadian champion next.
Troy defeated the Cincinnati Nationals 8 to 3 in an exhibition game in Troy New York yesterday Harkins held Cincinnati early while Troy struck Herbert in the fifth and seventh innings BeEOy 51 6a0 200 020 31x-8 11 3 Cincinnati 210 000 000-3 Batteries Harkins and Woods Herbert Clark and Kling.
Waco pitcher Ross Helms wins his own game 4 to 0 as Waco plays errorless ball and relies on sharp defense and base running by Dugey. Helms fans six and earns support with a timely hit in a front of a home crowd.
Chicago Nationals defeated Binghamton 5 to 3 in an exhibition game. Rapp pitched well but received uneven support. Frank Schulte drew 8000 fans to his hometown return as a major leaguer and was given a loving cap containing 200 in five dollar bills.
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