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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1917

Page

10

Houston Wing From Broncs In Slow Game

Houston defeated San Antonio 6 to 1 at League Park in a lackluster show hampered by heat and short rest for pitchers Holmquist and Barfoot. McCarty Hemingway and Hiett delivered key hits as Bronchos rallied with runs in the third and seventh innings, while defensive miscues limited San Antonio’s offense.

Houston San Antonio League Park Benson Baseball Emporum Hiett Holmquist Buffs Barfoot Atkinson Perrymen Perry Gibson McCarty Britton Mac Hemingway Stuart Dunckel Northen Query Neusel Stellbauer Tierney Ney Bagean Duackel Sicking Ewee Pope Emingway Booe Erry Ouston Hayes

Indoor Baseball Doubleheader Highlights Y M C A Cardinals Rally

In the Junior B Indoor Baseball League at the Y M C A on Tuesday the Cardinals beat the Giants 8 2 powered by Frank Wyatt Angus Porter Ernest Fellbaum and Dariols Coon while Walter Schulte and Harrell Lackey led the Braves to a 2 0 win over the Cubs The Cubs were paced by Brooke Stephens and John Edward Paris and the Braves now sit atop the standings.

Cardinals Giants Braves Cubs Frank Wyatt Angus Porter Ernest Fellbaum Dariols Coon W. Mitchell George Johnston Walter Schulte Harrell Lackey Brooke Stephens John Edward Paris

Blodgett Arrives in Memphis Following Trade

Memphis pitcher Tom Blodgett arrived late Tuesday after being acquired from the New York Americans in the deal that sent outfielder Sam Vick to New York.

Memphis Tenn Tom Blodgett New York Americans Sam Vick New York

Joe Martina Added to San Antonio Bronchos Pitching Staff

Joe Martina the speedball twirler nicknamed Wonderful Wop joins the San Antonio Bronchos pitching staff after being secured from Doak Roberts for cash. He will report to Waco to bolster a staff thin from James’ release and Atkinson’s sore arm as Hollis Atkinson returns to St. Louis. A utility outfielder from the Three I League also joins soon to strengthen manager Clayton Perry’s squad for the rest of the season.

Joe Martina San Antonio Harrison J. Benson Martina Houston Beaumont Doak Roberts Bronchos Waco James Atkinson Clayton Perry Hollis Atkinson St. Louis Cardinals Jake May St. Louis

Panthers Beat Gassers In Fort Worth Exhibition

Shreveport derrota Fort Worth 10 to 4 as Jones wild in first loss for Shreveport. Davis held Shreveport to three hits, fading in seventh with heat. Fort Worth scored in final innings but could not overcome early pace set by Shreveport.

Fort Worth Tex Jones Shreveport Panthers Watson Davis Atlanta Ox E. Burke Terry P. O R. H Sharman Tiernsen Stow Tavis Éaateotghbseeninee Cotales Inoings Gee Petaeh Cohen Dodd Giron Woodall Nye Bernsen Flynn Seahogs Nune Whittaker Creaner Ceive Wild Ree Watson Davis Sentell

Lipscomb's Team Wins Fast Volleyball Match

Lipscomb's team defeated A G McNeill's squad two games to one in a three set business men's volleyball series at the Y M C A. Lipscomb's lineup included Joe Lipscomb H H Ryan Ralph Cadwaloon Alfred Haubold and J W Fuller. McNeill led by A G McNeill Emil Mueller Frank Cunningham and F Trotter. The victory came after strong serving by Mueller and Fuller and net play by Ryan and Fuller with Lipscomb rallying to take the final game. The rivals plan another series Saturday.

Joe Lipscomb A. G. McNeill Emil Mueller Frank Cunningham McNeill Lipscomb J. W. Fuller H. H. Ryan Ryan C. Smith Mueller Ralph Cadwalaon Alfred Haubold J. W. Fuler

Texas League Standings and Tuesday Scores

Results from Tuesday show Houston beat San Antonio 6 to 1, Dallas defeated Waco 6 to 5, and Fort Worth downed Shreveport 10 to 4. Play scheduled for Wednesday features Houston at San Antonio, Shreveport at Fort Worth, and Waco at Dallas.

Houston San Antonio Dallas Waco Fort Worth Shreveport Fort Worth Cove

National League Weather Postponements And Scores

Games in the National League were postponed by rain in Pittsburg at Philadelphia and Louis at New York. Chicago stood 1-1 while Brooklyn fell 0-4. Cincinnati beat Boston 10 to 5. remaining matchups included Louis at Boston, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, and Chicago at Philadelphia.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Yd. W St. Lionais Eccseses

Boston at Cleveland Postponed On Wet Grounds

In a delayed game due to wet field conditions, Boston and Cleveland postponed. Detroit defeated Washington 5 to 4, Philadelphia beat Chicago 7 to 3, and New York edged St. Louis 7 to 5 in 17 innings.

Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis

New York at Chicago and other matchups listed

Philadelphia faces St. Louis while Boston heads to Detroit and Washington meets Cleveland. The schedule lists four major city pairings across regional venues with kickoff and venue notes omitted.

Dillon Defeats Clifford in Brooklyn Boxing Bout

Indianapolis light heavyweight Jack Dillon outpointed Brooklyn’s Jack Clifford over ten rounds in Brooklyn Tuesday night. Dillon weighed 169 pounds to Clifford's 175. Frankie Burns of Jersey City outpointed Dutch Brandt of Brooklyn in a ten round bout, Burns 121 1/2 to Brandt 122 3/4.

New York Jack Dillon Indianapolis Jack Clifford Brooklyn Dillon Clifford Frankie Burns Jersey City Dutch Brandt Burns Brandt

Stallings Adds New Players and Moves for Braves

Boston on July 11 announced by Manager Stallings the purchase from Providence of outfielders Walter Rehg and Ray Powell. Joseph Wilhoit moves to Pittsburgh by waiver. Mike Massey released to Providence and Ed Reulbach also released to Providence with recall option. George Twombley to Providence after refusing Louisville transfer.

Boston Mass Stallings Providence International League Walter Rehg Ray Powell Joseph Wilhoit Pittsburg Mike Massey Ed Reulbach Reulbach George Twombley Louisville

Berendt Wins Swim at YMCA Meet

Elmore Berendt won first place in the Junior B YMCA swimming event Tuesday. Frank Owings finished second and Frank Wyatt third, tying Berendt for first with 15 points in the standings.

Elmore Berendt Frank Owings Frank Wyatt Wyatt Sps Kebacne Et Bation Tackoy Pradk “Roupeg Walter

Holmes Named Umpire Signings Stir League Moves

Howard Ducky Holmes, a Three I League umpire, was signed by American Association president Hickey on Tuesday night. The Three I League presidents Tierney and Hickey also reassigned the other umpires Frank Brown to the Eastern League Jack Hartford to the Central Association and Jack Daly to either the Central or Western Leagues.

Chicago Ill Howard (Ducky) Holmes Hickey American Association Tierney Frank Brown Jack Hartford Jack Daly

Giants Nose Out Waco Dallas By Narrow Margin

Dallas defeats Waco 6 to 5 with Jewel Ens delivering his second home run of the day as home club rallies in the ninth. The game featured six homers led by Ens and Grubb, with Leslie and Palmer among Dallas standouts and a 1:43 time of game.

Dallas Tex Jewel Ens Waco Miller Wotell Fi Leslie James Tanner Grubb Malmquist Igo Ton Ye A.B. R. H. O. A. E. Brownlow Callahan Mattick Palmer Litechl KURN Jacodus Wacd Dalae Compere Donalds Petty Jacobus Leslie Ann Matthews

Atlanta tops Little Rock in tight Southern League game

Atlanta defeated Little Rock 10 to 9 at Little Rock. Final score reached after a late rally as Hess Fullenweider and Picinich combined for the winning effort while Ledbetter and Chapman secured the save.

R. H.E Atlanta Little Rock Hess, Fullenweider Picinich Ledbetter Chapman

Chattanooga Edges Mobile In Slugfest Victory

Chattanooga defeated Mobile 3 to 1 with strong pitching and timely hits. In Memphis, Birmingham beat Memphis 6 to 5 after late rallies. batteries included Comstock Ponder Haworth Willett Fentress Barger and Ruel.

Memphis Birmingham R. H. E. Birmingham Comstock Ponder and Haworth Willett Fentress Barger Ruel

New Orleans Triumph Behind Batteries Names

New Orleans batters Meadors Street Bailey Higgins combined for the win as Nashville trailed with 7 4 2 run sequence. The score settled with New Orleans ahead 4 2 in the later innings.

New Orleans Nam Nashville Meadors and Street Bailey and Higgins

How's your boy Josh getting on at the training camp

Farmer Corntessel says Josh’s progress at the training camp inspires great security. He notes the army’s discipline, early rising, hard work, and early bedtime enable Josh to do anything.

Josh Farmer Corntessel Josh Willin Washington Star

Baseball scores from Detroit Chicago and St Louis

Detroit and Chicago games led by pitchers and battery duos. New York defeated St Louis with decisive late runs as Fischer Love Caldwell and Alexander faced Plank Wright Sotheron and Severeid.

St. Louis R. H. E. New York Fischer Love Caldwell Alexander Plank Wright Sotheron Severeid

Milwaukee and Columbus Hosts in Mixed Results

The American Association results show Milwaukee hosting Kansas City on May 9 and Columbus hosting others. Indianapolis and Toledo matchups yield Louisville and Minneapolis action with rain in Minneapolis. Teams and venues are listed with varied outcomes across cities.

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

Inventor Creates Dry Mucilage in Stick and Book Forms

An inventor develops dry mucilage available as sticks and books to minimize loss when moisture is scarce. The invention aims to provide flexible, reusable adhesive material for various applications and reduces waste.

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