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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1909
Page
4
A chaotic tale from a rough field as Navigators edge Bronchos 5 to 4 in a muddled contest. Star players Bennie Shelton and Meela spark the attack, while pitchers like Hod and Verbert navigate hit parades.
In a rough box score style recap, Fitts, Gastian, and Firestein contributed hits as Gastian pitched another inning, Schan hit a towering homer to right, and Nash Schan followed with a long drive. Ott struck out, White moved a fielder, Leldy reached on a pitch, Melver and Stinson also fanned. Seventh inning saw Hughes and Kipp strike out, Herbert flying out. Walsh opened with a Texas leaguer, Han’s boat mishap, Vuk Walsh caught at third, Pirestrin singled, and Shan plus Abls fanned to end the frame.
In a tight game Shelton and Dieters clash and strikeouts mount. Stinson’s tumble of errors and a late homer by White propel the San Antonio squad past Waco 4 to 3 as Harbison and Ables provide key moments.
Hard luck loss as Four o'clock lads battle in four innings of lean hits. Foley White powers the win with key hits while Marry and Kipp shine on defense. Weather threatens late, rain splits the park, and Quigg calls balls and strikes amid strong town support for the home side.
Dallas, July. Giants pounded for 10 hits but committed four errors in the loss to the Pirates. Ogles pitched fairly, but supporting defense failed in key moments, letting Pirates score in multiple innings. Shreveport 2 Dallas 4. Garvin, Ouslow played for Dallas. Hooles and Garvin batted.
The Sand Crabs defeated the Mud Joes with strong batting and solid pitching. Jahnson starred on the mound allowing seven scattered hits while Blakeley was solid. Yahe belted a home run as Galveston posted a 8 to 7 victory over Houston in a high scoring game.
In Fort Worth on July 3 Drohai returned to the mound delivering a win in the second game after a rough first. The doubleheader ended with Oklahoma City taking the first game 7 to 7? Actually 8 to 2, then Fort Worth winning the second 2 to 0 as Crowson Westcott Kelsey and Sorrells Powell starring.
Buck Harris, longtime star right hander for Beaumont and San Antonio, was released last night at base ball headquarters. Once a top pitcher, he failed to regain form this season after hot weather hindered his condition. Harris, well liked by all, said he was not surprised and may return home, even if he never pitches professionally again.
Cleveland dated dispatch from United Press describes Cy Young shutting down Detroit with seven scattered hits and a lone run in the first inning. Mullin started for the Tigers but left in the fifth as Ralph Worke kept the Naps at bay. Captain Bill Bradley benched, youngster Perring played. Washington and Boston games noted with line scores and battery changes.
New York Americans fell to the Philadelphia Athletics in a doubleheader. First game ended 5 to 2 as Morgan and Livingston beat Warhop and Sweeney. Second game Philadelphia won 7 to 3 behind Coomba and Thomas with Quinn and Sweeney catching.
United Press report from Boston July 5 describes the Red Sox defeating the Washington Senators in a two game set with a choppy style. Boston led early and tightened in the second inning to seize the feature, though the afternoon contest showed inconsistency on both sides. Substantial action centered on pitching and late scoring.
Chicago and St Louis split the latest baseball set as Hitle ss Wonders win the final game to finish four of five in the series. Dineen Origer Smith and Paya are noted among the players in the report from July 3.
In Pittsburg on July 2, Chicago defeated the Pirates with strong hitting and fielding. Batteries listed include Leifield Phillips Adama Hyatt Ruelbavk Moran.
St Louis, July 3. St Louis lost both games in a double header with Cincinnati. Bresnabun was ejected in the first game for protesting a decision by Johnstone. First game score shows Reds besting St Louis with messy lineups and errors. second game Cincinnati won as well, with disputed plays and pitcher changes.
United Press reports a doubleheader split as the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Doves divided the two games in a July 8 meeting in Philadelphia. Details on scores or standout plays are not provided in the fragment.
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