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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1913

Page

6

Buffs Hand Brongs Second Straight Loss In 4 0 Win

In Houston on July 12 Buffaloes blanked the Bronchos 4 0 as Ray and the locals’ defense held steady. Lemon and Frantz each collected two hits for Brongs, while Rogers took the loss for the Bronchos and Bay allowed several runs. Davis, Aiken, and Ray fueled the Buffs offense with timely hits and a three run rally in the third.

Houston Tex Buffaloes Rogers Lemon Frantz Ray Mowry Aiken Buffs Davis Collins Robinson Kibbler Newnam Whiteman Britton Knaupp Reynolds San Antonio Seitz Kibler Bite Stinson Se “Chwind Ogera Snovings

Brady Beats Barrick In 12 Round Winnipeg Bout

Jim Brady defeated Kid Barrick of Boston over 12 rounds in Winnipeg last night. Brady has fought nine times here in the past year, beating all opponents and claims Canadian featherweight and lightweight titles. Display notice invites sausage buyers to look for TIN TAG products at local butchers and grocers.

Brady Barrick Winnepeg Man Jimmy Brady Kid Barrick Boston Canada

Scribes and Typos Face Off At Electric Park

The Editors and Typos prepare for a morning game at Electric Park with Lee Johnson on the mound for the Editors. Rumors link Johnson to Walter Johnson of the Washington Americans, while Typos pitcher William Stroemeyer counters with his jump the jack outshoot. Umpire Jack Burke hires two bodyguards amid heightened tension and his practice of eye accuracy.

Lee Johnson Electric Park Lee Walter Johnson Washington Americans Walter Wizard Rube Waddell William Stroemeyer Stroemeyer

Giants Pummel Cubs as Evers Benched for Disputing Call

New York crushed Chicago 14 to 4 after a contentious decision led to manager Eddie Evers being benched in the third. Lavender, Pierce, and Richie powered 22 hits and seven walks as 32 New York batters reached base, with Chicago opening ahead but collapsing late.

Evers New York Chicago Lavender Pierce Richie Lavender, Pierce, Ritchie and Bresnahan Tesraeu Fromme Wilson, Meyers and Hartley

Britton Loses Canoe Race to Friede on Gravesend Bay

In Brooklyn on July 12 Ralph B. Britton of the Gananoque Canoe and Motorboat Club lost the first international sailing race for the canoe challenge trophy over a six mile Gravesend Bay course. Leo Friede defending the cup for the New York Canoe Club won.

New York

Hellos Banquet Honors Southwestern Telephone Players

Manager Ackermann hosted a banquet for Southwestern Telephone baseball players at his West End home. The event featured a Mexican supper, Japanese lanterns, a large bell, and performances by the Bell quartet and other guests. The Hellas team is enjoying a strong season with only two losses in sixteen games.

Southwestern Telephone Ackermann West End Bell Lacey Coburn Heilig Batterie Raney Ramsey Thiel Poly Garcia Reigel Reney Ratterle Garcia Charley Hellas

Huggins Hit By Pitch In St. Louis Win Over Boston

St. Louis defeated Boston 6 to 4 as Tyler pitched for Boston and Miller Huggins was knocked out by a ball hit back at him. He revived but left the game and planned to travel with his team to Philadelphia. Batteries Burke Sallee and Wingo Tyler and Rariden.

Boston Mass Tyler St. Louis Miller Huggins Huggins Philadelphia Burke, Sallee Wingo Rariden

Pittsburg Sweeps Four-Game Series Over Phillies

Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 in Philadelphia. Hendrix pitched well for Pittsburg as they built a four-run lead in the first inning and never looked back. Batteries: Hendrix and Harmon for Pittsburg. Marshall Rixey and Howley for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Hendrix R. H. B. Pittsburg Harmon Marshall Rixey Howley

Capablanca Delivers Fifth Straight Victory in Chess

New York report says Jose Capablanca of Havana forced a brilliant win over Oscar Chajes in the Rice Chess Club Masters tournament. After ten moves deep, Chajes resigned following 32 moves with Capablanca’s Ruy Lopez opening.

Er Capablanca New York Oscar Chajes Rice Chess Club Jose R. Chapablanca Havana Chajes Ruy Lopez Capablanca

Duborrow Fails Bid to Swim 24 Miles From Charleston to Boston

Charles Duborrow of Philadelphia attempted a 24 mile swim from Charleston bridge to Boston Light and back. Harsh water and cold conditions exhausted him after over four hours, stopping at a little more than half the distance.

Boston Charles Duborrow Philadelphia Charleston Bridge Boston Light Duborrow

The St Anthony Roof Garden Music Night Ad

An old advertisement notes the St Anthony Roof Garden as a premier dining and music venue with vocal and instrumental acts led by Arturo Lugaro and Charles Cameron Bell. It also promotes Foley Kidney Pills and local businesses in a lobby display at Grand Opera House with additional local endorsements.

St. Anthony Roof Garden Signor Arturo Lugaro Charles Cameron Bell

Cincinnati Bases Its Win For Austin

Cincinnati base hits and two errors carried a 6 2 win over Waco in the fifth inning. Austin scored in the second on a triple walk and double steal, while Waco tallied two in the fourth on a single hit batsman sacrifice and a squeeze. Final score 6 to 2 with Hill taking the loss for Waco.

Waco Dugey Yardley McLauren Wohlleben Crichilow Reilly Austin AB. R Hohnhorst James Brainard Brownlow Sessorsess Lapgon Waco Wee

Pomerene and Owen Agree to Aquatic Duel

Senators Pomerene of Ohio and Owen of Oklahoma plan a swimming match to settle a dispute after a golf challenge at the Columbia Country Club. Weather was hot and spectators bet informally on favorites though no official wagering is seen. The date remains to be set and the event may occur at the District of Columbia bathing beach.

Washington Pomerene Kilbuck Creek Holmes County Ohio Owen Oklahoma District of Columbia Columbia Country Club Ohio Solon

Pell Defeats Gardner in Seagirt Tennis Tilt

In Seagirt New Jersey T R Pell defeated G P Gardner Jr of Boston to win the singles. Pell will play H W Niles of Boston tomorrow in the challenge for the Acelis cup with Niles aiming for a third consecutive victory to claim the prize.

Pell Gardner Seagirt N. J T. R. Pell G. P. Gardner Jr Boston H. W. Niles Niles

Texas League Results and Standings Update

Yesterday in the Texas League Houston beat San Antonio 4 to 0 and Beaumont shut out Sacreeeemy 11 to 0. Austin won 6 to 2 against Waco with Dallas 4 Fort Worth 1. Today matches include San Antonio at Houston Beaumont at Galveston Fort Worth at Dallas and Waco at Austin.

Houston San Antonio Beaumont Sacreeeemy Austin Waco Dallas Fort Worth Galveston O. P.C. Houston Dalla Ee Cossesscues

Galveston Handed a Genuine Lacing by Beaumont

Beaumont pounded 11 runs as Galveston struggled on offense with Harris roughed up. Reynolds led Beaumont with a home run a two-bagger and two singles in four at bats. Swan pitched well for the visitors as Galveston was blanked 11 to 0.

Galveston Tex Beaumont Pirates Maloney Harris Swan Reynolds Bengr Monkigh H. Williams Frierson OD Wilson Edmiston Cessesse Dobard Ecconese J. Williams S.secee COOKE Rigks McMahon Willie Riggs Massey Madden Wille Cobard Wilson Moore Dodd Howell

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Minor Circuits

League results list scores across International American and Southern leagues with teams such as Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston New York Chicago Pittsburg Baltimore Jersey City Rochester Toronto Providence Milwaukee St Paul New Orleans Nashville Atlanta Memphis Birmingham and others. Also an advertisement for Foley Honey and Tar Compound and local_service ads for a River Side Restaurant and A Collmann plumber.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia St. Louis Boston New York Chicago Ane Pereners Baltimore Jersey Ty Rochester Buffalo Rochster Toronto Montreal Providence Newark Pameyes New Orleans Nashville Atlanta Mobile Renna Memphis Birmingam Piya P.C Feeeenee Ween Inh Ween Ewes Pitteburg Brooklyn Sepcesses Teeeee

Russian teachers learn baseball at New York game

Sixty visiting Russian teachers accompanying the Merchants' Association watched the Chicago vs New York game at the polo grounds. Interpreter Boris Maruchess kept English box scores and explained plays while the group laughed and asked questions about chatter steals and the strike ball system.

New York Merchants’ Association Boris Maruchess Polo Grounds Doyle New Yorks Chicagos

Yanks Wake Up Chicago in Slugging Win

New York defeated Chicago 11 to 1 as Buck O'Brien debuted for Chicago and was knocked out. White struggled on the mound while Cree hit a bases loaded homer. Final: New York 11 Chicago 1 with Keating Smith O'Brien White F Smith Schalk Kuhn in the Battery.

Chicago New York Buck O'Brien Boston White Cree Keating Smith O’brien F. Smith Schalk Kuhn

Sammy Trott Draws Ketchell for August Winnipeg Bout

Sammy Trott of Columbus Ohio was matched to fight Steve Ketchell in Winnipeg Manitoba on August 16 in a twelve round bout with a 188 pound weight limit. An effort will be made to arrange a match between the winner and Ad Wolgast.

Wolgast Chicago Sammy Trott Columbus Ohio Steve Ketchell Winnipeg Man Ad Wolgast

Jackson Still Leading Chicago in Batting Hitting .406

Jackson tops American League batting with .406 and 108 base hits this season. Speaker has 104 hits at .378, Cobb next at .396. In the National League C. McDonald leads at .422, Yingling second at .409. Homerun Baker leads AL with eight home runs. Crandall ties for NL lead. Milam tops AL steals with 46. Moeller 32, Myers 26. Lobert and Marson 22 each.

Chicago Joe Jackson Tris Speaker Cobb Jackson Speaker C. McDonald Boston Earl Yingling Brooklyn Crandall New York Baker Philadelphia Cravath Luderus Milam Washington Moeller R. Myers Nationals Lobert Marsons Cincinnati

Ellis Hardy Back as Waco Navigators Manager

Ellis Hardy, former Waco Navigators manager, returns to lead the team after resignations at the directors’ urging. Tom Carson stays on as catcher while infielder Dodd and other strong players are expected to be added. Hardy has been living in Waco.

Waco Tex Ellis Hardy Waco Navigators Tom Carson Carson Dodd Hardy

Phillies Top Cleveland 11-5 Behind Bender Victory

Philadelphia won 11 to 5 over Cleveland as Bender held the Plate at work until the seventh and eighth innings. Kahler was chased in the sixth as Cleveland rallied briefly. Batteries: Bender Schang for Philadelphia and Kahler Blanding ONeill Bassler for Cleveland.

Cleveland Ohio Philadelphia Ead Bender Kahler Phillies Schang Blanding O'Neill Bassler

Cincinnati Grabs Final From Brooklyn in Four Games

Cincinnati took the series from Brooklyn winning 5 to 3 to complete a four game sweep. Benton pitched well into the eighth inning before being relieved. In the fourth, Stack replaced a fielder after a single. Score by innings shows Cincinnati tallying in the early frames and Brooklyn plated a late run. Batteries Benton Clarke Yingling Stack Miller.

Brooklyn N. Y Cincinnati Benton Singling Stack Clarke Yingling Miller

Dallas Trounces Fort Worth Team in Baseball Match

Dallas defeats Fort Worth 4 to 1 in a nine inning baseball game. Key plays include a two base hit by Duncan and Veasey pitching for Dallas. Veasey allowed five baserunners and struck out five with Bader taking the loss.

Dallas Fort Worth Veasey Dallas Woo Duncan Wilson Kellerman McAvoy Vance Storch Bader Dunlap Dalas Tex AB. Duncan Boone Ss Teer Ee Wilson Tullos Eee Sewer Moseley Schall Ice of Bader Dave R.H O A Maloney Ween McAvoy Howard Eberline Nance Rf Kneaves Tee Wallace

Detroit Twirler Willett Falters in Loss to Washington

Detroit errors paved the way for Boehling to earn his ninth straight win as Washington beat Detroit 5 to 2 in the series finale. Willett started for Detroit and was ineffective, being replaced by House. Boehling and Henry paired for Washington while Willett, House, Lake and Stanage worked for Detroit.

Detroit Mich Bitcher Boehling Washington Willett House Boehling Henry Lake Stanage

Browns Bump Champs St Louis In Twenty Five Line

St Louis jumped to an early lead and defeated Boston 5 to 1 in St Louis. Speaker and Lewis opened with singles followed by Hamilton error. Bedient faced early trouble as Agnew led the batting for St Louis. Boston managed a lone run in the first inning.

ST. Louis Boston Lovercome Speaker Lewis Hamilton Bedient Agnew iSt. Louis Bed

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