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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1916

Page

6

Brongs Take Another Extra Inning Battle

Beaumont Twirlers edge Nags 6 to 5 in eleven innings at League park. Dolly Stark’s strategic steal and wild throw play sparked the Bronchos to victory in a rain delayed game. McMahon led San Antonio with four hits in six trips as Covington and Smithson each worked long relief.

Stark Dolly Baggan Westerzil Andreen Westy Ty Cobb Beaumont Oilers Dodd Perry Covington Clark Dee Burch Westersil Brant Schwind Dunckel Smithson Nixon McMahon Johnston Tarleton Westerazil Peaumont— Niset Aes Johnston Michson Eve Soos

Divide Double Bill Wins Split as Waco Dallas Take One Each

Waco and Dallas each win one game in a double bill. Highlights include James and Ens with two base hits, Brownlow and McCandless homering, Wohlleben and James stealing bases, Hill and Robertson striking out, plus bases on balls and left on base counts. Umpire McCafferty noted. Fifty tennis players to contest Southern Tennis Association championship in Mephis starting Monday with finals Saturday.

James Ens Brownlow McCandless Wohlleben Hill Robertson Waco l Dallas Coyle Wohtleben Snedecor McCafferty Mephis Tenn Southern Tennis Association Memphis Country Club Tex Waco Bittle Terry Moyle Ate Tanner See Kuhn Conwell Wright Donalds Joarfeon Nee Eng McCandlees Om Smith Snedecer Se Steen Stupp Ee Lewis Conley Sen Woco Rats Brownow Wohleben Ner Kuhn Malmauist Tan Lewis Waconer

City Baseball League doubleheader ends with wide wins

At Electric Park Sunday the Potchernicks beat the Lone Stars 4 to 2 in game one while Ahrens and Otts crushed the Hibernians 14 to 1 in game two. Gray pitched well for the Plumbers and led hitters with four hits as Hagwood and Burke brothers powered the Stars offense.

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Burk Curran and Burke Lead With Bats in Close Game

Burke Curran and E Burke each registered multiple at bats with two base hits by Gray Hildebrandt and Pialock as O'Shaughnessy and F Huntress combined for scoring. Gray struck out 14 times as Hagwood fanned 5, Harwood was hit by a pitch, and a wild pitch occurred with umpires Trimble and time noted at 2 45.

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Texas League Sunday Standings and Results

Sunday results show San Antonio 6 Beaumont 5 in 11 innings. Dallas 5 1, Waco 2 3. Houston 8 7, Galveston 1 4. Fort Worth 4 2, Shreveport 2 4. Schedule: Beaumont at San Antonio, Waco at Dallas, Shreveport at Fort Worth, Houston at Galveston.

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Sunday AM baseball results from the American League

Chicago edged Detroit 1 to 0 in 12 innings while Cleveland beat St. Louis 3 to 2. Other games listed include Boston versus Philadelphia New York versus Washington Detroit versus Cleveland and St. Louis versus Chicago.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Boston Philadelphia New York Washington L. Lyd. W. Pet Chicago Vee Washington Aee Boston Ee O Nw Our Philadelphia Eee

National League Baseball Scores and Matchups

Chicago defeated St. Louis 5 to 1 while Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Cincinnati faces St. Louis, Philadelphia meets Boston, Brooklyn travels to New York, with Philadelphia and Boston also on the slate.

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Boerne White Sox Rout Knights in Fourth of July Tuneup

Boerne Texas July 2 The Boerne White Sox defeated the Knights of Columbus 5 to 1 in camp action. Fried struggled in the fifth inning allowing five hits and four runs as Boerne pulled away. Speedball Wedge pitched eight innings of two hit ball before two ninth inning runs by the visitors. Boerne to play XXX Pearls of San Antonio City League Tuesday for Fourth of July activities.

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Junior City League in Close Battles

The Junior City Baseball League held a Sunday slate with Grayson Streets defeating Austin Streets 5 to 3, Hood Pharmacy Juniors topping St Gerards 4 to 3, and Comanches beating Teddy Bears 3 to 2. Debutants Grayson Streets led by Garza and a Signs catch, Hood Juniors won in 11 innings with Bonnet driving the decisive run, and Eberhardt shined for the Comanches with 13 strikeouts.

Junior City Baseball League Grayson Streets Austin Streets Hood Pharmacy St. Gerards Comanches Teddy Bears Garza Bonnet Hood Sweeney Ott Niteh Austin Eberhardt Newman Rennert Frank McMellan Miller E. Hood Pane Gerard’s Bonnet and Engelkin Hahn and Myers Hackelberg Zeitman

Shreveport Tops Fort Worth in Ten Innings for Split

In Fort Worth Texas on July 3 Shreveport and Fort Worth split a doubleheader with the Panthers winning 4 to 2 in the first game and Shreveport taking the second 4 to 2 in ten innings. Key plays include a ninth inning error by Joe Kneaves and Bailey scoring, Redford closing the last inning for Shreveport, and a late defensive effort from Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Tex Shreveport Panthers Joe Kneaves McLaurin Bailey Harrah Redford Gassers Shreveport— AB Canetisses Cates Vascecessens Bette Ovsecese Seerneee SAS Awe Barr Kneaves Carroll Schrader Fentress Hollender Meclver Stow Hunter Ferry Matthews Bedford

Buffs Take Two in Galveston Doubleheader

Houston won both games of Sunday’s double header 3 to 1 and 7 to 4 in Galveston Texas. Local errors proved costly in both games while Dickson and Gudger pitched well in the first contest. No game is scheduled for Monday after Sunday’s split.

Galveston Tex Houston Dickson Gudger

Teddy Wins Grand Prix at San Sebastian in Spain

The Granada Prix of about $14,000 was won by J. D. Cohn's Teddy ridden by Bliss with Split second and Vanderbilt's Meigs third. King Alfonso attended and flags flew as American supervision guided the course and grandstand. Rain halted a separate Los Angeles Heights versus Smith Studios game after one inning with Heights leading three runs.

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Bronchos to face Oilers in two games Tuesday

The Fourth of July program at League Park features the Bronchos and the Beaumont Oilers in a twin bill. After extra innings in the prior weekend series, both sides show improved play and the crowd responds to Benson’s team led by manager Dolly Stark.

League Park Beaumont Oilers Harry Stewart Dolly” Stark Benson's Warriors Harrison J. Benson

City League Opens Enthralling Fourth of July Doubleheader

The City Baseball League outlines a two game card at Electric Park on the Fourth of July with Knights of Columbus meeting Ahrens & Ott and Meier's Pharmacy facing Steves. Gray and Hicks likely start on the mound for the leading teams while Fried faces the White Sox in Boerne. Ed Trimble referees and Rochelle handles the score.

Electric Park Knights of Clumbus Ahrens & Ott Meier’s Pharmacy Steves Gray Plumbers Hicks Alens & Otts Columbians Fried White Sox Boerne Meiers Ed Trimble Rochelle

Tigers Dominate Marion in 10-0 Fourth of July Blowout

New Braunfels Tigers blank Marion 10 to 0 as Dutch Ludwig strikes out 13 and allows only two hits. Victor Roth leads the offense with a triple, Staats and Snyder contribute on defense and base running, Ludwig at 17 eyes a future in organized ball. The Tigers prepare to face an Austin-picked team on the Fourth of July.

New Braunfels Tex New Braunfels Tigers Marion Ludwig Victor Roth Staats Snyder Tigers Ledger Austin Curran Vickers Butler Schraub Sippel

Harry Pierce Visits San Antonio as National Guard Lieutenant

Harry Pierce a sport writer for the St. Louis Star arrived in uniform as a lieutenant in Company K of Missouri’s First National Guard. He departed with his unit Sunday night after spending time downtown and visiting friends while noting how San Antonio looked during his call.

Harry Pierce St. Louis

Ain't it The Truth umbrella day

A breezy note praises rain gear keeping you dry with umbrella and rain coat ready for any day. It frames wet weather as pleasant when prepared.

Sovereign Cigarettes In Demand If Available To Order

A short note notes that Sovereign cigarettes are preferred when orderable, with emphasis on availability and customer choice.

Sovereign Coupons Also Good for Valuable Presents

A brief notice explains that sovereign coupons can be used to purchase valuable gifts. It highlights redemption options and where to redeem them, emphasizing accessibility for buyers seeking affordable presents.

Sharpshooters from Missouri Regiment Lead Exhibitions

With Pierce were Major Alexander B. Melville, Captain Joseph J. Koch of Company M, Lieutenant E.B.M. Todd of Company K and Captain Edmond J. McMahon of Company H. McMahon and Koch are sharpe shooters with the Missouri regiment, having won prizes in national shooting competitions. Two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily. Southern Pacific. (Adv.)

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