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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1917

Page

10

Houston Buffaloes Triumph in Batting Bee 11 to 4

Houston and San Antonio produced a high scoring game led by Bill Stellbauer with a triple double and Fred Donnelly debuting with three hits. Baggan led the visitors with three hits while Perry Tierney and Cook each had two as Houston built a big early lead and held on for the win.

Houston Tex Bill Stellbauer Houston Buffaloes San Antonio Browzere Stellbauer Fred Donnelly Newnam Eddie Noyes Baggan Johnny Baggan Perry Tierney Cook Booe James Harper Buffs McCarty Britton Donnelly Noyes Dunckel Sicking Perrymen Gibson Jamey Northen Stuart Query McCamy Ae Oee San Antonio R. H. O. A. E.rorbar Svseaccostes Oud Dnackel Wcscserss SB Secccseesess Preeimogulst Seesssesee Pove Stellauer Hiett Matews

Smith's Team Wins Volleyball Test At Y M C A

Smith's team defeated Emil Mueller's squad two games to one in a business men's volleyball series at the Y M C A Thursday. The match featured Mueller's service and H H Ryan's setup in the opener, Fuller's fast serve and Smith's machine-like play to even the series, and Captain Smith's leadership in the decisive third game. The next series is scheduled for Saturday noon.

S. C. Smith Emil Mueller Mueller H. H. Ryan J. W. Fuller Smith C. Smith Ccaptain Frank Trotter L. E. McAdon Frank Cunningham Bruce Banks Ralph Cadwallader W. Crosby

Columbus Five Toledo Six in American Association

In Columbus the Columbus team defeated Toledo 6 to 5 while Louisville beat Indianapolis 3 to 2 in Cincinnati style framing.

American Association Columbus Toledo Louisville Indianapolis

Ouimet Not Restated As Amateur In Golf Dispute

The United States Golf Association executive committee refused to reinstate Francis Ouimet of Woodland Golf Club and John H Sullivan Jr in amateur status. They were suspended for failing to purge golf supplies from stock. The Western Golf Association invited Ouimet to its upcoming national tournament at Midlothian starting Monday, noting Ouimet remains an amateur in Chicago.

New York United States Golf Association Francis Ouimet Woodland Golf Club John H. Sullivan Jr Ouimet Sporting Goods Boston Sullivan Western Golf Association Midlothian Chicago

Fred Fulton Knocks Out Porky Flynn in Brooklyn Bout

Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota decked Porky Flynn of Boston in the fourth round of a ten round match in Brooklyn. Fulton sprang ahead with a right and left hook to the jaw after Flynn was knocked down in the first round for nine. Fulton weighed 212 pounds to Flynn’s 197 and a quarter.

New York Fred Fulton Rochester Minn Porky Flynn Boston Brooklyn Fulton Flynn

Dallas Beats Shreveport Behind Napier's Late Surge

Dallas defeated Shreveport 12 to 1 after Napier faltered early but settled in. Palmer cleared the bases with a sixth inning double as Dallas built a large lead. Lewis controlled the game until a ninth inning lapse allowed a run.

Dallas Tex Napier Eddie Palmer Shreveport Tol Lewis Shreveport AB. R. IL Shreveport AB. R. IL. O. A EB. Burke Cées Enes McLarry Flynn Bessstasa Smith Pallas Ook Nent AB. R. H A. BE Calle Han Mattick Bavings Dallas Eee Palmer Ers Schuebner Ty Lewis Ens Taimer Callahan Hayes

National League Scores: Boston Tops Philadelphia 3–0

In Brooklyn, the Dodgers outslugged the New York Giants 6–3 as Brooklyn bats explode for six runs while New York manages three. Phillies fall 3–0 to Boston in a shutout. pitchers Tyler Nehf and Travis Bom? Lavender Bender and Killier noted.

Boston Philadelphia R. Bosto Tyler Nehf Tra- Bom Lavender Bender Killier

St Louis Beats Pittsburg In Tight Low Scoring Game

St Louis defeats Pittsburg 9 to 6 in a pitching duel. Horstman Ames and Gonzales combine for the St Louis win while Steele Grimes and Fischer work for Pittsburg.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Pittsburg

Trip Ad Promotes Cloudcroft Cool Climate

A brief travel ad notes a round trip fare of $21.00 via Southern Pacific to Cloudcroft New Mexico with a suggestion of cooler weather and an invitation traveling on July 8th.

Cloudcroft N. M Southern Pacific Adv

McGraw Case Rehearing Before National League Board

The National League directors convene in New York for a second hearing on the McGraw dispute. John McGraw faces questioned statements he previously repudiated as reporters seek a full restatement of the controversy.

McGraw New York National League New York Nationals John McGraw

Fort Worth, Waco, Houston, Dallas results brief

Results from Thursday show Fort Worth defeated opponents 4-0 while Waco won 3-1. Houston led San Antonio 11-4 with Dallas 7 to 1 over Shreveport, reflecting scoring outcomes across the games.

Fort Worth Waco Houston San Antonio Dallas Shreveport

Friday Football Schedule Top Texas Matches

Friday brings a slate of Texas showdowns with San Antonio visiting Houston, Shreveport playing Dallas, and Waco heading to Fort Worth for key regional games.

Unclear Game Score Spreads for Brooklyn and Rivals

A fragment lists Brooklyn 6 New York 8 St Louis 9 Pittsburg 6, indicating an unclear set of scores or standings. No teams or events are fully identified. The snippet lacks context to determine the game date or outcome.

Play Friday. Cincinnati at Boston and Chicago at Brooklyn

Friday's slate features Cincinnati visiting Boston and Chicago traveling to Brooklyn with other strong matchups on the card.

Baseball scores from multiple games

In Boston a 4 to 3 result over Philadelphia. Washington fell 2 to 4 to New York, while Cleveland posted 5 to 4 over St Louis. Detroit defeated Chicago 11 to 6.

Lyd. W. I. Pet New York Philadelphia St. Louis Ee Veotl Cincinnati Cheeeeat Bvescsases Chicago Ikaeuee Wrvuvekiyn Boston Osenecee PittsLyrg Ovsces Ee Iva, W Ta PA Cuigcrro Ecastaneste Boston Esciaeaee New York Oeeeer Cleveland Eeaneaante Detroit Coneee Se Washington Sccaee St. Louis Ree Ee Washington Cleveland St. Louis Detroit

Bley Friday Basketball Schedule Listed

Cleveland visits St. Louis and Chicago travels to Detroit as part of Friday's basketball slate featuring four teams.

Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Detroit

Frats to Parita baseball game announced

The Fraternal Brotherhood Base ball team will play Parita in Parita Saturday afternoon. Dresch and Keller will be the battery for the local combination. The club members will meet at the Postoffice at 2 oclock Saturday afternoon.

Fraternal Brotherhood Parita Freddy Gaubatz Frat Dresch and Keller

Braves and Cubs Tie After Junior B Indoor Doubleheader

A double header at the Y M C A featured the Braves beating the Cardinals 4-2 and the Cubs edging the Giants 4-3. This gives the Braves and Cubs a joint lead at the top, with standout batting from Paul Keuhne, Walter Schulte, Jarvis Hillie, Will Brown for the Braves and Frank Wyatt, Henry Oeffinger for the Cards. Aaron Blumenthal, Brooke Stephens, and Frank Bitters led the Cubs batters. William Lee, John Edward Paris and Elmore Berendt added Giants hits.

Psyvd W. L. PC Ceeeeeres Cubs Cardinals Esc Braves Giants Paul Keuhne Walter Schulte Jarvis Hillie Will Brown Frank Wyatt Henry Oeffinger Aaron Blumenthal Brooke Stephens Frank Bitters William Lee John Edward Paris Elmore Berendt

Just the Usual Humane Officer Dialogue

A brief humorous exchange sets a humane tone as a driver insists horses are fed with hay and oats, while an officer nudges punctual feeding as a standard. The dialogue captures rural wit and everyday practicality in horse care.

Lone Star Rifle Club triple tie on 22 caliber match

E O Quinn Charley Barbera and Cc F Russi Jr all tied for first with 95 of 100 on the Lone Star Rifle Club range at 408 Military Plaza. A S Flores and A G Stromski followed with 91 each, while T H Williams and F P Davis scored 90 and 84 respectively. Pending selection for inter-club matches next Sunday at 8 AM on the municipal range.

E. O. Quinn Charley Barbera Cc. F. Russi Jr Lone Star Rifle Club Military Plaza A. S. Flores A. G. Stromski T. H. Williams F. P. Davis Fritz Russi Municipal Rifle Range

Western Association to finish schedule after split

Tulsa July 6. Western Association directors vote to reconsider and play out the original schedule after deciding to split the season. All club owners intend to complete the season with higher earnings for four clubs, and many expect this to be the league's last year.

Tulsa Okla Western Association

Cobb Extends Streak To 35 Games In Detroit Hit Parade

Ty Cobb extended his major league mark by hitting in 35 consecutive games after a 3 base hit and a single in Detroit's July 6 game with Chicago. He went 5 plate appearances and needs five more games with a hit to tie the 40 game record.

Detroit Mich Chicago Ty Cobb Cobb

Panthers Divide Bill Fort Worth Doubleheader

Fort Worth and Waco split a July 6 doubleheader in Fort Worth. The Panthers won game one 4 to 3 in ten innings as Williams delivered a run on a tenth inning single after Sharman reached on a fielder's choice and stole second. Game two featured a pitchers duel between Petty and Applegate, with Waco taking it 1 to 0 after a misthrow by Kicher on a potential double play.

Sharman Watel Grubb Bernsen Doid Leslie Warner Malmquist Applegate Petty Ty Pitener Oom Entell Vvager H.O Miller Wotell James Lanner Malmaquist Harkins Fetty Tara Terete Fort Worth AS. B.S Rittle Kircher Tex Waco Williams Kicher Waco— AB Miller Woodall Sesevesserese Seeerener Whittaker Daceaucevaere Seesvaciedowen Zinn Dodd Kirener Gill Bittle Tan- Loi Si Zinn Ban Blink Naeerie Whitt Zinn Joy Zip Wil i

Creek Breaks Roping Record in Henryetta

Henryetta Oklahoma July 6 Ed die Burgess a full blood Creek Indian reportedly broke the world roping record by roping and tying a wild steer in 22 1 2 seconds, lowering the previous record by 11 2 seconds.

Henryetta Okla Eddie Burgess

Vick Sold to Yankees by Memphis Club

Memphis announces the sale of Sam Vick, outfielder for the Southern Association club, to the New York Yankees. He will report to New York after the Southern season ends. The cash price of 4200 plus two pitchers is described as a trade precedent.

Memphis, Tenn Sam Vick Memphis New York Americans New York

Buffs add two players from Jacksonville club

Ray Neusal an outfielder and James Brannigan an infielder left Jacksonville after the South Atlantic League folded on Wednesday and joined the Houston Club in the Texas League on Thursday night.

Jacksonville Fla Ray Neusal James Brannigan Houston

Red Sox Release Henriksen From Boston Americans

Boston Mass July 6 Olaf Henriksen pinch hitter and utility outfielder for the Boston Americans was unconditionally released Thursday by the club.

Red Sox Henriksen Boston Mass Olaf Henriksen Boston Americans Thursay

Too Good Bees Life Quip On Domestic Comfort

A Life magazine quip notes a brisk exchange about a man’s domestic life. The remark highlights a witty contrast between perfection and common unhappiness in home life.

Bees Jene Pippin

Seven qualify as marksmen at range

Seven local riflemen qualified on slow fire at the municipal range led by G. W. Sweet of the Alamo Rifle Club with 92. W. Tolbert 86 and D. Ingram 85. Others scoring 83 to 59 include A. J. Beard J. Brown K. B. Tanner N. Crewe R. W. Riggs. In the pistol shoot F. L. Wiser led with 90, followed by Ingram and Sweet tied at 82. J. M. Brown and R. C. Jones scored 80 while L. Ball and Beard had 70. Seargt H. H. Mitchell will continue free rifle instruction daily.

Municipal Rifle Range G. W. Sweet Alamo Rifle Club W. Tolbert D. Ingram A. J. Beard J. Brown K. B. Tanner N. Crewe R. W. Riggs F. L. Wiser D. M. Ingram J. M. Brown R. C. Jones L. Ball Seargt H. H. Mitchell Municipal Range

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Stellbauer and Donnelly Delivery Cars SAN Antonio Motor Car CO E. Travis General Auto Frank D. Hensley Main Plaza Franklin Potchernick Ave. D International News Service George Manus NICE Miss Jones Paris A.stein & CO Garters Francis Quimet U. S. Golf Association Porky” Flynn Minnesota R. Heb Benton Tesreau Rarien Cheney and Miller Lyd. Hd Ll. Pet Hlouston Eereeees Waceeee Seuseesee Rort Worth Seeee Shreveport San Antonio Cincinnati T. Louis Ittsburg Dresch Keller Will i. Battery Lone Star Sentell Georgia Peach Panthers Waco and VICK YANKS Neusal Brannigan Oxford Teen * Owes Lewark Shoe Stores Co Houston ST Navarro St
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