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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
6
A Galveston team routed the Brongg nine 17 to 6 after a chaotic game noted for numerous errors. Pirates’ bats pushed 18 hits while Broncs fumbled regularly as observers blamed disorganization and poor team play for the heavy defeat.
Two-base hits by Williams Lemon Collins Stinson Hopkins hit a three base drive and a homer by Hopkins. Maag Madden each doubled twice with steals. Goodwin, Moore and Hiett pitched as umpires. San Antonio 10 Galveston 9. Time 1 59.
B. Troop Licked Happy Hynes two hits for the Government Hill Tigers who won 10 to 3 behind home run power from W. Hummel and Jackson. The Horan Company forfeited their game to the Tigers 9 to 0 when key players failed to appear. In boxing, Frankie Russell of New Orleans stopped Johnny Lore in the eleventh round by knockout in McDonaghville.
Austin, July 14 A Senators win built on daring baserunning and sharp fielding led by Brainard. He made an unassisted double, one-handed catch, and quick relay to thwart a Panthers threat. Austin scored three runs on two hits with key plays by Hohnhorst and Hille. Fort Worth’s lone run came in the seventh on a single, passed ball, and error.
Ransom & Silsbee defeated the Horans 5 to 4 after taking the lead in the sixth with a three run burst. Whitaker pitched well for the visitors striking out eight. Riegel starred at third and Willard hit a two bagger. A team meeting is set for Thursday at the old meeting place.
The Pirates, after a slow start, surged into contention with an eighth straight win last week, reviving hopes of a pennant challenge to the Giants who dominated the National League. Clarke's pitchers are back in form as Pittsburgh climbs from fifth to a top rivalry position.
Capablanca of Cuba remains in the lead after the fourth round in New York with five wins and no losses. Karpchki and Marder tie for second and third, while Bernstein trails with three wins and two losses.
Yesterday results show Galveston 17 and San Antonio 6, Houston 8 to Beaumont 1, Waco 2 and Dallas 0, Austin 3 and Fort Worth 1. Today’s schedule features Galveston at San Antonio and Houston at Beaumont. Dallas hosts Waco and Fort Worth visits Austin.
Detroit 7 5 Philadelphia 1 4 Washington 5 Cleveland 4 New York 8 St. Louis 2 Chicago 3 Boston 3 Play Today matchups Boston at Chicago New York at St. Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland
National League matchups show Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia. American Association games include Louisville 3 St Paul 2 and Minneapolis 6 Toledo 0. Southern League results list Nashville 4 Mobile 1 and Memphis 6 9 New Orleans 1 2. International League tallies Jersey City 6 Providence 0 and Baltimore 6 Newark 0 Toronto 4 Montreal 2 3-3.
Michael Fisher, a Seattle baseball magnate, plans a three month tour of Australia to establish league baseball there if the sport proves popular. He sails tomorrow from San Francisco, noting Australians have had no American baseball since Spalding’s world tour years ago.
New York July 14 Gunboat Smith of California and Jim Flynn Pueblo firefighter have been matched to fight ten rounds at Madison Square Garden on August 8.
Sidney Murray and the Types staged a late rally that fell short as the Scribes won 7 to 4. Johnson and Harris struggled on the mound while Breitt Merriam and O Reilly stood out defensively for the Scribes. The crowd showed strong support for the fair sex spectators and umpire Jonas handled the game to everyone’s satisfaction.
In Beaumont Texas Chapelle allowed two quick baserunners then gave up a homer and a late fluke two bagger as Whiteman and Britton delivered the Buffs a 3 1 victory. Houston defense and Ware and Chappelle pitched well in a tight game with 8 Beaumont hits and 3 Houston errors.
The Pruitt Commission Company baseball team outscored Sutherland Springs 8 to 2 with Dresch pitching 12 strikeouts and Payne collecting four hits in five appearances. Wright handled catcher duties as a large crowd watched at Maverick Park.
Government Hill Tigers seek a game with the Pruitt and Knights of Columbus teams on any suitable diamond. Interested parties may call Crockett 2006 after 6 pm and ask for Bill to arrange.
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 7 to 1 and 6 to 4 in a double header. Sensational fielding highlights the games with Bush Vitt Crawford and E Murphy stars. First game shows Detroit offense breaking through late. second game features strong pitching and timely hits.
Washington defeated Cleveland 5 to 4 in a close game. Cleveland used four pitchers as the score tied twice. Batteries: Johnson and Ainsmith for Cleveland. Cullop Mitchell Kahler Blakenberg Carish for Washington.
Ray Collins of Boston held Chicago to three scattered hits yesterday but Chicago won 3 to 2. Only one Boston run was earned, on Chase's home run. Boston 000002000 2 Chicago 10011000x 3 Batteries R Collins and Carrigan Scott and Schalk.
New York edged St Louis 3 to 2 to pull even in the series. Ford and Smith pitched for the Yankees while Mitch ell and Agnew worked for the Cardinals.
Ellis Hardy returned as manager of the Waco Navigators and led a sharp win over the Dallas Giants. Ollie Just pitched well, Dallas counters with Ponder in solid form, but Waco scores twice in the first and holds on for a 2–0 victory with stout defense and timely plays.
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