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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1917

Page

14

Ouimet Wins Western Amateur Title Despite Pro Status

Boston golfer Ouimet defeats Kenneth Edwards one up in a 36 hole final to claim the Western amateur championship. Edwards improves on the return leg but Ouimet holds the lead through the 36th hole. The USGA ruling currently labels Ouimet a professional, though the Western Golf Association still recognizes him as an amateur.

Chicago Ouimet Kenneth Edwards Midlothian Country Club United States Golf Association Western Golf Association Boston Rush Jan Bay Edwards Edrds Boston Star Ouvimet Middle West

Amateur Culmet Still A Strong Contender In Open Games

The passage notes Culmet remains a sturdy contender in open championships. It cites a recent Boston district appearance where Culmet and Jesse Guilford defeated professionals M. J. Brady and Louis Teller, the Massachusetts State title holder.

Boston Jesse Guilford Massachusetts M.J. Brady Louis Teller

Pearls Play Two At Bracken Ridge Park

The XXX Pearl baseball team meets Ahrens and Ott city champions at Bracken Ridge Park Lambert Beach in the opener with Cy Fried and Joy Hicks pitching. Toland faces Pace in the second game set for a 2 o'clock start.

Pearl Brackenridge Park Lambert Beach Ahrens & Ott Asylum Cy” Fried Joy Hicks Toland Pace

Jones Ties Amateur Strike-Out Record in Dallas

Pete Jones, 17, tied the world amateur strike-out record by fanning 25 against the Post Office Club. Jones shares the mark with Powers of Helena Montana, set September 23, 1913, while pitching for the Southern Products Club in the Dallas Commercial League. Dallas squad won 11 to 5.

Dallas Tex Pete Jones Jones Powers Helena Mont Southern Products Company Post Office

Aviators Challenge Winner of Texas Headquarters Game

The Aviation School baseball team at Camp Kelly led by Sergeant Bill Cunningham has issued a noon challenge to the Second Texas Headquarters ball game winner at League Park. Manager Bill plans to unleash a live twirler on local clubs. his star is described as a real wonder.

Aviation School Camp Kelly Bill Cunningham Texas League Park Bill

Chapas Meet Goodyear In Morning Baseball Clash

The Chapas and Goodyear baseball squads clash for nine innings on the Potchernick diamond starting at 9 30 this morning. Manager A Stahl confirms Chapas will field Layne and Stahl as the battery while Goodyear has not announced its lineup.

Chapas Goodyear Potchernick Diamond A. Stahl Chapa Layne Stahl Goodyears

Football to Continue at Rutgers Next Fall

Rutgers will carry on football next fall with players under military age. Athletics head Prof. M. A. Blake says the program will not interfere with military training, and Coach George Foster Sanford supports football as a preparedness measure.

New Brunswick N. J Rutgers M. A. Blake George Foster Sanford

Bezdek Takes On Man-Sized Pirates Manager Job

New York July 12 Hugo Bezdek accepts a tough midseason assignment to revitalize the Pittsburgh Pirates as manager. His bold, fighting spirit and prior coaching and scouting experience are seen as potential catalysts to lift a lagging club and restore fan confidence with stronger play.

New York Hugo Bezdek Pirates Bezdek von Hindenburg

Asylum Beats Arsenal 7 0 on Potchernick Diamond

The Asylum baseball team defeated Arsenal 7 to 0 behind ten safeties at Reichert Field. D Smith and Muehendorf stood out offensively while Pace D Smith Navert each pitched three innings. Key defensive plays by D Smith and Muehendorf secured the win as Arsenal managed only two safeties.

Asylum Potchernick Diamond Arsenal Reichert Traction Company XXX Pearls Dr. Johnson Pace Navert Smith English Muehlendorf McGowan Arnold D. Smith

Braves Rally Shuts Down Cardinals in Boston Tilt

Boston scene July 14 1919 George Stallings dubbed the miracle man sparked the Braves with strong pitching as they subdued the Cardinals in a tense league game at Braves Field Pittsburg and Detroit were also noted in brief results with the Red Sox beating the Tigers.

Braves Cardinals Boston Mass George Stallings

Indians Split Bill In Doubleheader With Senators

In Cleveland on July 14 the Indians and Senators split a twin bill. Washington outhit Cleveland in both games yet the Indians won the opener 7 to 5 as every hit counted. Ayers was invincible in the second game, holding the Indians to three scattered hits.

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Murchison Joins Buffs In Fort Worth Debut

Fort Worth July 14 Pitcher Murchison joined the Houston team after being obtained from the St Louis Cardinals. Business manager I A Grave said Wilbur Davis was released to Atlanta Southern League and pitcher Harry Lee to Dun its Western Association for roster changes.

Murchison Buffs Fort Worth Tex St. Louis Cardinals Houston I. A. Grave Panthers Wilbur Davis Atlanta Harry Lee Dun«ison

Expanding cuff buttons aid sleeve raise without unbuttoning

The article describes expanding cuff buttons that invert to allow a shirt sleeve to be raised several inches without unbuttoning, and revert to their normal position when the sleeve is lowered.

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