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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1917

Page

7

San Antonio Bronchos Win 1–0 In Shreveport Pitching Duel

San Antonio pitcher Joe Martina outdueled Watson as the Bronchos stopped Shreveport 1 to 0. Baggan opened the scoring with two steals and a wild play in the first inning, and Martina held the locals to five hits while fanning Watson with runners on base.

Shreveport San Antonio Bronchos Joe Martina Watson Baggan Danckel San Antonio Polly” McLarry Sentell Sid Smith Hager Earl Dunckel Swat Martina Martina Whiffs Watson Flynn Dunckel Smith Tullos Hetling Faulkner Ian San Antonio Shreveport Press Sereerie Perry

Curley injunction against Willard denied in New York

The New York Supreme Court denied Jack Curley’s bid to stop Jess Willard from appearing in public with Curley’s wild west show. Curley argued a prior contract barred Willard from appearances except under Curley’s management until September following Willard’s Havana fight with Jack Johnson.

New York Jack Curley Jess Willard Supreme Court Peter A. Hendrick Curley Willard Havana Jack Johnson

Swimmers Issue Defi At Soledad Natatorium Challenge

The Motor Truck Group at Camp Wilson challenges Fort Sam Houston and Camp Kelly enlisted men to form a swimming team for a contest at the Soledad Natatorium. Prizes are arranged and details to be finalized soon. Sergeant Shepard welcomes inquiries via Charlie Fincham care Soledad Natatorium.

Camp Wilson Sergeant Shepard Fort Sam Houston Camp Kelly Soledad Natatorium Charlie Fincham

Baseball scores from Saturday across four cities

At Louisville the score was Louisville six Kansas City three. At Columbus Columbus two Minneapolis four. At Toledo St Paul one. At Indianapolis Milwaukee eight in twelve innings.

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

Dillinger Delivers Late Double to Beat Panthers

Dillinger pitched clutch ball for Waco in a 2 to 1 victory over the Panthers. He fanned 10 while allowing two runs as Vann walked to set up Sims at the eighth to drive in the decisive two runs. Williams Wotell Sime and Stow led the offense with key hits.

Waco Tex Dillinger Vann Sims Fort Worth SRE Ae Aweeduscie Kircher Miller Wotell Leslie James Tanner Grubb Conwell Malmquist Vana Gray Hayes

Club standings and results from Monday games

San Antonio 1 Shreveport 0 Dallas 7 Houston 3 Waco 2 Fort Worth 1. Play Tuesday fixtures include San Antonio at Shreveport Houston at Dallas Fort Worth at Waco.

San Antonio Shreveport Dallas Houston Waco Fort Worth Sk Pet Dallas Oeees Fort Worthers

Boston Beats Pittsburg in Two MLB Games

In Boston, the Red Sox outslugged the Pirates 8 to 7 in the opener with strong hitting and solid bullpen work. The second game saw Boston win 7 to 2 as Pittsburg bats were silent, while Jacobs and Schmidt matched up against Barnes and Tragressor.

Boston Pittsburg R. H. E. Pittsburg Jacobs Schmidt Barnes and Tragressor

Baseball Scores From Early Season Card

Results show Boston 8 7 over Pittsburg 7 2 Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 6 St Louis 3 Brooklyn 1 New York 4 Chicago 2 Pittsburg visits Boston St Louis travels to Brooklyn Chicago hosts New York Cincinnati plays Philadelphia

Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn New York Chicago

Baseball results and weather delays in American League games

Washington at Chicago two games postponed by rain. Philadelphia at Detroit postponed by rain. Cleveland edged New York 3 to 2. St Louis defeated Boston 2 to 0.

Washington Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York St. Louis Boston

Philadelphia Triumph Over Cincinnati 1-0

Philadelphia wins 1-0 over Cincinnati with Regan Wingo and Alexander Killifer combining on the battery. Early scoring and strong pitching limited Cincinnati to zero runs as Philadelphia secures the victory at home.

Philadelphia Cincinnati R. H. EB Regan Wingo Alexander Killifer

St. Louis Beats Brooklyn 3-1 in Midweek Baseball

St. Louis won 3 to 1 at Brooklyn as Meadows and Snyder pitched for St. Louis and Pfeffer and Meyers worked for Brooklyn. Batting and fielding details are incomplete with only partial inning scores shown.

St. Louis Brooklyn Meadows and Snyder Pfeffer and Meyers

Dallas Beats Buffs in 7-3 Victory

Dallas pitcher Donovan, newly arrived from the Three I League, delivered a solid start while well supported as Dallas downed Houston 7 to 3. Duffy pitched effectively for Houston but received poor late-game support. key hits included Graham Palmer Schuebner and Neusel with multiple players contributing in the Dallas lineup.

Dallas Tex Donovan Houston Duffy Tesseesteads Hemingway Ecseses Neusel Ncveses Erriient Boer Stellbawer Cisceesess Newnam Northen Rf Noyes C . Duffy xCriss Totle Siesvesasstones Ens Pes Callahan Mattick Palmer Graham Litachi Ess Schuebner Burm Coscevas Ceseeveceeses Schuebner McCarty Bells Litsehi Schluebner

Western League votes to disband if attendance fails

Western League owners meet in Omaha and threaten to discontinue the second championship season after two weeks of play if attendance does not rise. Tulsa and Oklahoma City likely join next year while Denver and Sioux City may be dropped due to long standing financial losses.

Omaha Neb Tulsa Oklahoma City Denver Sioux City

New York Defeats Dolage in Low-Scoring Game

New York wins 4 to 92 at New York venue. Pitcher H. E. Chickeesee noted. Scoreline shows 000 000 900 363 for New York and 121 000 00x 4 100 Batteries. Vaughn and Dilhoefer paired with Tesreau and Rariden in lineup.

New York Dolage H. E. Chickeesee Vaughn and Dilhoefer Tesreau and Rariden

Washington at Chicago in latest schedule clash

Major league matchups unfold with Washington visiting Chicago while Boston travels to St. Louis and Philadelphia heads to Detroit. New York meets Cleveland in a pivotal midweek slate.

Cleveland Triumph Over New York in Low-Scoring Tilt

In Cleveland, the Indians edged the New York team 7 to 3 behind strong pitching by Bagby and O'Neill. Shawkey and Nana maker did not hold the line, as Cleveland plated runs in early and late innings to seal the win.

St Louis Batteries Edge Boston in Low-Scoring Game

At St Louis the Browns defeated the Red Sox 2 to 0 in a pitching duel. Foster and Thomas paired with Davenport and Severeid for the Batteries.

St. Louis Boston Foster Thomas Davenport Severeid

Junior Golf Championship Held by Western Golf Association

A junior championship tournament for amateurs under 20 in the United States and Canada will be played August 8 9 and 10 at Exmoor Country Club Highland Park NL. The winner becomes Western junior champion for the next year and receives a medal.

Chicago Western Golf Association United States Canada Exmoor Country Club Highland Park

Warning on Trachoma in Naval and Military Recruitment

Public Health Service warned recruiting officers to screen applicants for trachoma. History shows the disease burdens fighting forces by invaliding and blindings many. Applicants with treatable trachoma should not be rejected outright but treated and reexamined for visual defects before final decision.

Washington, D. C Public Health Service

Texas Tennis Stars Shine in Kansas City Tourney

In Kansas City on July 17, Texas players led third day action at the Great Plains men's tennis event. Dallas stars J. B. Adoue Jr and G. W. Peak won their rounds, Adoue beating T. C Hemersway 6-2 6-2 and Peak routing Minor Miller 6-1 6-0. Other visitors E. B. Hopper, Charles Specke, and R. Sellers posted wins as locals defeated Hopkens, Ewing, and Day. fourth round play set for Tuesday.

Kansas City Texas Great Plains J. B. Adone Jr Dallas G. W. Peak Adoue T. C Hemersway Peak Minor Miller Ness City Kan E. B. Hopper R. W. Higginhbotham Charles Spekce Kingfisher Okla J. E. Sloan R. Sellers Lexington L. Reichter John Hopkens Joe Ewing Harry Day Selters

Rogge Sent to Lincoln Under Optional Agreement

Clint Rogge, pitcher for the Indianapolis club, was moved to Lincoln of the Western League Monday under an optional agreement. The shift follows the trimming of the pitching staff after Fred Falkenburg was sent back to Indianapolis by the Philadelphia Athletics.

Indianapolis Ind Clint Rogge Lincoln Fred Cy) Falkenburg Philadelphia Athletics

Pal Moore Wins Bantam Bout in Memphis

Wilson Pal Moore of Memphis won the eight round decision over Roy Moore of San Francisco in a bantamweight bout held in Memphis. The result came after a closely contested fight with Moore earning the nod from the judges.

Pal Moore Memphis Tenn Wilson Pal) Moore Roy Moore San Francisco

Port O Connor Methodist Assembly Trip Ad

An advertisement offers a trip to Port O Connor for the Methodist Assembly priced at six dollars ninety five cents via Southern Pacific railway. The note invites readers to join the excursion and highlights the affordable fare.

Port O'Connor The Methodist Assembly Southern Pacific

Fort Worth Extends Car Lines and Trains Militia

Fort Worth reports double tracking a street car line to Camp Bowie for Texas and Oklahoma militia training. Telephony system erection began yesterday and waterworks construction has been under way for three days.

Fort Worth Tex Camp Bowie Texas and OM@phoma

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