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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1917

Page

7

Bronchos Split Doubleheader With Houston Buffalos

The Bronchos win 8 to 4 in the opener at League Park, then lose 6 to 1 in seven innings. Gene Cocreham and Moore duel on the mound in game one as Newnam's Bronchos jump early and hold on. Duffy dominates the second game for Houston while Harper and the Buffs keep Bronchos hitters quiet after a rough first frame. President Walter Morris watches and notes the league’s growth.

Houston Buffaloes League Park Newnam Cocreham Moore Luling Dunckel Sicking Neusel Tierney Gibson Cook Twad Baggan Noyes Newnamites Houston Booe Perry James Borneo McCarty Britton Mac Hemingway Stelibauer Harper Northen Wis Jack Duffy Buffs Walter Morris Dallas Waco

Panthers win both in Fort Worth doubleheader

Fort Worth defeated Shreveport 56 to 4 in the first game and 4 to 3 in the second. Bittle's bases-loaded double broke the opener. Bernsen tied the second with a seventh-inning homer after Dodd and Stow contributed. Pitchers Watson and Terry had wild outings as the Panthers come from behind in each game.

Shreveport Fort Worth Tex Bittle Bernsen Ao Bittle Watson Terry Eveport Coen Trotter Ings Ceccesee Kircher Smith Itcher Nye Dodd McLarry Stow Woodall Gleason Tretter Napier Sentell Shrevgeport Burke Pete Usc Carrol Metarry Flynn Ager Tullos Faulkner Nixon Nitile Eedevernee Sharman Fornsen le Williams Poad Sane Dillinger Whittaker Renee Kirentz Carroll Flynnn Rittle hKireber Bernsea Nye Twouvke Williams Krcher Pernsan Innin Dillinor Ateon Ath Wetson Umire Sentell

Ty Cobb Nears .400 Mark In Prolific Batting Run

Ty Cobb of Detroit surges toward a .400 season batting average as he posts 24 points in ten games and 100 hits for 153 bases. He leads in runs with 47 and steals 20 bases, while George Sisler and McInnis chase at .320.

Chicago Ty Cobbs Detroit Star Cobb Weaver Sisler McInnis George Sisler St. Louis Philadelphia Speaker Chapman Roth Cleveland Pipp New York Detroit Sister Sloan Milan Washington Heisman Jacobson Felsch Babe”’ Ruth Boston Cruise Roush Cincinnati Hans Wagner Hornsby Munch Atlanta Hyatt Bratchi Memphis Covington Little Rock Knaupp New Orleans Chattanooga Edmondson New Yorleans Kinsley Nashville Moran H. W. Baker Vick Ellis Birmingham W. Smith Tincup Fallenwider Ponder Walker T. Sheehan E. Ellis Robinson Smith Robertson Hill Decatur

Conley Ties Major League Win Streak in Dallas Victory

John Conley pitched Dallas to a 6 5 win over Waco in game one, tying the major league record with nineteen straight victories. Dallas rallied in the eighth, with two runs after multiple hits, then scored the decisive run in the tenth on Mattick's grounder. Waco won the nightcap 5 1 as Conley’s streak ended.

Dallas Tex John Conley Waco Conley Mattick Schliebner Lewis AB. R.H A. E Sir Abe Malmauis Vann Letty Vsiecntatecaese Ao Leslie James If Renner Grubb Prevr Bae Donalds Haavcunsarnesss Petty Ens Kuln Palmer Donald Sims Sim Hose Tulix Callahan Bises Tanner Lalmer Litechi Echlichner Litschi Matthews Aco EB. Miller Wotell Lesiie Jomea Malmquist Sis Ees Awenvewesereenl Frownley Peewee Brooks C¢ Steer Neers Lewis P Seer Lunings

Kerrville Beats A and C in Home Baseball Clash

Kerrville Athletics topped Ahrens & Ott of San Antonio Sunday afternoon in Kerrville Texas. Al Manny dominated on the mound allowing only three safeties as Burl Blalock struggled in the box. Final batteries listed Blalock and Burke for Ahrens Ott and Manny and Cotthard for Kerrville.

Kerrville Tex Kerrville Athletics Ahrens & Ott Ve Antonio al Manny San Antonio Burl Blalock R. H. EB Athens B. Blalock BE. Burke al Maney Cotthard

Standings in the Texas League on Sunday

Results show San Antonio 8 1, Houston 4 6, Dallas 6 1, Waco 5 5, Fort Worth 5 4, Shreveport 4 3. Play resumes Monday with Houston at San Antonio, Shreveport at Fort Worth, Waco at Dallas.

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National League Results Show No Sunday Games

National League results note no games were scheduled on Sunday as seven teams in the east played none. Matchups listed include Cincinnati at Chicago Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York and Pittsburg at Philadelphia.

Carey Pittsburg Robertson New York Doyle Chicago Hornsby Cravath Philadelphia Groh Cincinnati Cruise St. Louis Roush Brooklyn T. Pet Philadelphia Eenee As Ee St. Louis Eeeseeetd Cincinnati We Chicago Eeee

Baseball Scores and Schedules Across the League

The American League results show Chicago defeating Philadelphia 8 to 4 and Washington beating Detroit 10 to 5. St Louis won 8 to 4 against New York, while Cleveland blanked Boston 1 to 0. Upcoming matchups include Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St Louis and Washington at Detroit with Boston at Cleveland.

Cicotte Chicago Bagby Cleveland Scott Jones Detroit Leonard Boston Oak Boland Dumont Washington Russell Coombe Shore Philadelphia St. Louis New York Ebeedaacse Eeeseearth

Headquarters Win Streak Continues In Army Post Game

Fort Sam Houston’s Headquarters defeat the XXX Pearls 5 to 4 on Grayson Street diamond. Lefty Ross vs Cy Fried in a pitching duel, Fannin homers, Aldworth drives in two, Heil adds two hits. Pearls’ Teddy Green and Captain Hynes each collect two blows. Umpire: Frank Browning.

Fort Sam Houston XXX Pearls Grayson Street Army Post Ross Cy" Fried Brewers Fanning Aldworth Fannin Fried Heil Teddy Green Captain Hynes Pearls Ross Frank Browning Detroit Wright Browning

Second Texas Victors Defeat Motor Truck Co in Diamond Battle

The Second Texas Artillery, previously Battery E, won its sixth straight game at Harlandale Diamond Sunday, beating the Motor Truck Co 72. McCarty starred on the mound allowing two hits, while Conrad Wolf and Holbrecht boosted the offense. Manager Robertson plans a major showdown at League Park with the HQ team.

Texas Artillery Harlandale Diamond Motor Truck Co. 72 McCarty Hunt Conrad Wolf Holbrecht Texas Robertson League Park Rk. H. E Motor Truck Co McCartry Heim Flynn and Gaugher

Baseball standings by city and scores from four arenas

At Columbus Columbus 1 11 Louisville 2 1. At Minneapolis Minneapolis 15 4 Milwaukee 2 3. At Toledo Toledo 4 1 Indianapolis 5 4. At St Paul St Paul 0 8 Kansas City 2 1.

American Association Columbus Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City

James released by Bronchos after rough start at Park

The Bronchos released pitcher James after a poor first inning against the San Antonio club at League Park. James had shown potential when in control but failed to settle in, prompting the Monday decision. The team proceeds with a home game before a two week road trip as Rook trips to visit relatives.

James League Park San Antonio Baseball Club Harrison J. Benson Rook Perry Houston

Four Davy Crockett Members Qualify at Leon Springs

The Davy Crockett Rifle Club held target practice at the Leon Springs range on Sunday. Four members Fred Abbey L I Bader Mrs J W Schofield and J P D Brinkmeyer qualified as marksmen while Mrs Albert Siegel and Mrs W Mohner gave an exhibition shoot. The club now lists thirty one marksmen five sharpshooters and one expert rifle man among forty members. Colonel Scott is thanked for courtesies shown during the event.

Davy Crockett Rifle Club Leon Springs Range Fred Abbey L. I. Bader J. W. Schofield J. PD. Brinkmeyer Albert Siegel W. Mohner Colonel Scott

Asylum Nine Wins Double Header Sunday

The Southwestern Asylum baseball team won two games on Sunday on the asylum grounds. They defeated the Turners 13 to 8 behind 14 hits and strong catching by Hill. In the second game the Asylum beat Aviation Post 7 to 2 as Peaty and Navert contributed early tight innings.

Reat Birdmen Navert BH. Higgins EK. Higgins McClure Fry Shytels Hanah Asylum R. H. E. Asylum Southwestern Asylum Turners Bill Cunningham Provisional Aviation School Camp Kelly Frioity Road Harry Billy Pace Hill Smith Wagner R. H. E. AE Eer Sas Bakhek Peaty Cunningham Barich

Bobby Jones Posits 10 for Western Amateur Qualifying

Bright sun and a lively breeze marked the Western Amateur rounds at Midlothian Country Club Chicago. Bobby Jones of Atlanta shot 80 for 18 holes while James Standish Jr of Detroit posted 90 to advance with 170 players vying for 64 medals for the match play.

Chicago Midlothian Country Club Bobby Jones Atlanta James Standish Jr Detroit Midlothian Standish Chick Evans Jones United States Golf Association Western Golf Association John Mays England East Francis Ouimet John G. Anderson Jesse Guilford Massachusetts America South Georgia Perry Adair Rueben G. Bush New Orleans Richard Hickey Tom Prescott Adair Druid Hills

Bell Jerkers Defeat Chapas In Bracken Ridge Showdown

The Traction Company baseball team beat the Chapas 6 to 2 on Lambert Beach diamond at Bracken Ridge Park Sunday morning. M Wolff pitched airtight ball in key moments and added a two RBI safety. V McCoy had three hits in four at bats and Harris stood out at short for Bell Jerkers amid rough support for the Chapas.

Traction Company Chapas Lambert Beach Brackenridge Park Bell Jerkers M. Wolff Wolff V. McCoy Harris Layne Chambr Kit Tins Ees Battersea R. Broad Layre T. Stahl

Promise Easily Kept Court Plea Ends With Australia Mention

A Brooklyn citizen pleads to be released from further appearances promising reformation. He states he is bound for Australia and warns that any backsliding would draw another court’s attention. The exchange reflects a hopeful but cautious judgment.

Australia Brooklyn

Lipscomb and Sweet Tie in Rifle Event

Lipscomb Camp Funston and Sweet Alamo Rifle Club tied for top score in open rifle at 300 yards with 96. Richter Big Da Bible Club placed third with 94 and Clark earned fourth with 2. Multiple shooters posted 80s and 70s as the range saw steady activity with a roofed firing line installed.

E. P. Lipscomb Camp Funston G. W. Sweet Alamo Rifle Club Municipal Rifle Range Sun W. Richter Big da Bible Club T. H. Clark J. Ex Wa G. V. Richter Big Dandy Club D. M. Ingram D. M. Engla A. Rieh Lieut. R. G. Star D. Cappelleti Fritz R Jr A. G. Stromski J. Jolli E. Pyle F. P. Davis R. H. Roberts G. Stromski Braloco F. P. Yis Jones Clark J. H. Furnish C A. L. Moll Joe Beck E. Ortoned G. Collings Quinn Price Combs Company L Ray Lam Las H. H. Mitchell

St Gerard Tops Sacred Heart in Baseball Thriller

The St Gerard baseball team snapped a losing streak by defeating Sacred Heart 9 to 6 in a batting duel. Edward Sullivan Jerry Sullivan Peter Bemke led the winners while Frank Ducos Mike Kelley and Albert Maspen starred for Sacred Heart. Batteries: Jerry Suit James Sullivan Mike Kelley.

St. Gerard St. Joseph’s Baseball Lea Heart Port Edward Sullivan Jerry Sullvan Peter Bemke Frank Ducos Mike Kelley Albert Maspen Sacred Heart Jerry Suit James Sullivan Will McBreary

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