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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

32

Houston Buffs Edge San Antonio in Ninth Inning Thriller

Houston— Ware pitched a sharp game as the Buffs beat San Antonio 5 to 1 in a nine inning clash at League Park. Seitz and Newnam delivered the big hits, while Davenport held San Antonio to a one run late surge. Whiteman sparked Houston with a key two-base hit and steals.

Houston AB. R.H A.E Bowes Sciecscsrsesse Palicen OB. Ncoets Tavis Sisscccteccestes Whiteman Cocseses Britton O.scossesee Mewnam Knaupp Allén Ware San Antonio AB. R. H. O. A. E. Sabie Collins Schwind Seitz Newnam Mowry Lemon Frantz Colling Davenport Price Matthews

Notes of the Game Buffs Back Whiteman in Tough Bout

Schwind robbed Ware on a Texas leaguer in the third. Britton flashed for a better average in the error column. Frantz made a great pickup on Britton's drive in the fifth. Schwind doubled Mowry at second in the sixth and Britt reacted angrily. Two local errors and a seventh inning walk loaded the bases but Davy held. Tomorrow we open with Beaumont in a series Buffs think they can win if Whiteman stays out.

Frantz Britton Britt Davy

Card s split even New York and St. Louis in twin bill

New York and St. Louis split a doubleheader with a 4 to 2 win by St Louis and a 3 to 2 New York victory. Pitching dominated the second game as Demaree and Marquard faced Sallee while a bench brawl between Maree and Cathers ended the first game.

New York St. Louis Fromme Marmon Demaree Marquard Salee Maree Cathers Doyle Brennan R. H. E. St. Louis Harmon Winge Crandall Meyers R. H. E.st. Louis Sallee Wingo Roberts

Cubs and Braves Split Boston in Twin Bill

Boston beat Chicago 4 to 2 in game one as Fred Smith sparked a first inning rally. Chicago took the nightcap 6 to 1 behind solid pitching and a dormant Boston offense, snapping Perdue’s six game winning streak.

Boston Mayes Chicago Fred Smith Charles Smith Perdue Humphries Ru. FE Smith Richie Bresnahan Needham Tyler Raridan Wumphries Rariden

Divide Double Bill Leaders and Enders Each Grab One

PHILADELPHIA, July 18. A double header yielded a split with Philadelphia taking game one 4 to 2 and Cincinnati winning game two 9 to 2. Cincinnati chased Seaton early in the second game, three other Philadelphia pitchers followed as Johnson pitched well, while Cincinnati piled nine runs on 12 hits against Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Seaton Dooin Johnson R. WE Ames Suggs Clarke Alexander Killifer R. H Kling Marshall Tiowley

Tigers and Pruitts to Mix on Government Hill

The Government Hill Tigers meet the Pruitts on the Government Hill diamond Sunday at 9 o clock. An interesting game is expected with local teams and fans looking forward to a competitive morning contest.

Tigers Pruitts Government Hill

Pirates wallop the Beaux in fast game at Beaumont

Galveston pitcher held Beaux to five hits as Pirates beat Beaumont 8 to 4. Peaster struggled in two bad innings, while Umpire Mekkee retired from heat and was replaced by Torery and Hiett. Beaux tallied runs in later innings but could not overcome early Galveston surge.

Beaumont Tex Herben Galveston Bcals Peaster Pirates Mekkee Frieraou Hetcher Csevevenss BO Jothan Weeses Harbin Eseenvedanve Potala Ic Beaumont— AB R. H. O. A. E. Willd Bates Ee Sey MemaRon Williams Ehh A Geake Bamiston Pi Caicicecvdissvae Rmasung Philadelphia Asruor Mpcokive Soci Aeseens ORION Cincinnati P. C

Club Standings and Results Across Cities

San Antonio downed Houston 3 to 1 while Galveston beat Beaumont 8 to 4. Dallas 2, Waco 6, Fort Worth 1 with Houston in San Antonio and Galveston in Beaumont as matchups. dates noted in Austin.

San Antonio Houston Galveston Beaumont Austin Dallas Waco Fort Worth Piya Saliveston

Bee Rebar Results From Washington and Nearby Cities

Reported results show Washington subject to a schedule with St. Louis four, Chicago five, Philadelphia two, New York seven, Cleveland one. Boston Detroit fixtures on wet grounds. play today matches Philadelphia in Chicago and Washington in St. Louis.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago St. Louis New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Washington Cleveland Boston-Detroit Detroit P. C Teas Washington Ee Newness Otte Wees

Yanks Beat Naps Cleveland 7 to 1 in Rainy Outing

New York defeated Cleveland 7 to 1 as Kahler’s throws and a wild sixth inning miscue allowed six runs. Schulz pitched for Cleveland with Knight errant in the field. New York benefited from a six run second inning and strong hitting to seize the victory. Cleveland’s defense aside from three errors and one miscue could not hold the visitors.

Cleveland, CO New York Cleveland Kahler Schulz Knight Schulz and Gossett Kahler, Cullop O'Neill

Error Costly St Louis Defeats Washington 1 0

In St Louis on July 18 a costly error by Shotton after Morgan's high fly in the sixth inning with McBride on second decided a pitchers duel. Engel pitched for Washington and Weisman for St Louis. final score Washington 1 St Louis 0. Batteries Engel Henry Weilman Agnew.

ST. Louis Shotton Morgan McBride Engle Weisman Washington R.H. E. Washington Engel and Henry Weilman Agnew

Chicago Beats Phillies In Pitchers Duel 5 2

Chicago won a pitchers duel 5 to 2 over Philadelphia as Scott bested Bush and Weaver highlighted a strong fielding display. Comiskey anticipated his new outfielder Chappelle reporting for duty today. Batter lines show Chicago scoring in the 8th and 9th as Bush, Mowrey, Lapp opposed Scott and Schalk.

Chicago Scott Bush Weaver Comiskey Chappelle

Lynch Plans Balk Rule Enforcement News Update

NEW YORK July 18 President Lynch of the National League sent a notice to club managers stating that league umpires will enforce Rule 34 Section 1. If a pitcher drops the ball while delivering or throwing to first with runners on base the umpire will call a balk and runners will advance one base.

Lynch New York National League

Pirates Rally Past Dodgers In Openers Tough Battle

Pittsburg edged Brooklyn 4 to 3 in the first game of the series. Robinson held Brooklyn to six shutout innings before Pittsburg bats produced three runs. Regan worked without issuing a walk as Sedre BR and H B Pittsburg faced Hendrix, Smith, Coleman, Ragan, and O Miller in a tight Inning by inning score.

Brooklyn N. Y Pittsburg Robinson Regan Sedre H. B Hendrix Smith Coleman Ragan O. Miller

Five shooters tied for first in eastern handicap event

Five amateurs tied for first place in the eastern handicap, the feature of the eighth annual eastern handicap shooting in Wilmington. Leaders were M. L. Wise of Marysville Pennsylvania George M. Howell of Northumberland Pennsylvania R A Hall of Waynesboro Virginia Br W Clark of Boston Massachusetts and W T Jones of Macon Georgia each with a 95 of 100.

Wilmington Del M. L. Wise Marysville George M. Howell Northumberland R. A. Hall Waynesboro Br. W. ©. Clark Boston W. TI. Jones Macon

Indiana Guard to Patrol Mineral Springs Track

Indiana National Guard units may be sent to Mineral Springs track to prevent the opening race meeting set for August 12, following Governor Ralston's announcement yesterday. The move aims to maintain order during the early stages of the event as security concerns loom.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana National Guard Mineral Springs Ralston

Battle Creek and Adrian Tie In 20 Innings In League Clash

Stage Great Game Adrian Mich July 18 Battle Creek and Adrian led Southern Michigan League games finished in a 1 1 tie after 20 innings darkness ended the duel Loomis Adrian pitcher fanned 19 batters and issued one pass McDonald Battle Creek pitcher whiffed 16 and walked none Plumber A Collmann phones 397 CAdv

Adrian Mich Battle Creek Loomis McDonald

Bader and Lewis Stage Pitchers Battle in Austin Win

In Austin Texas on July 18 a tight pitchers duel ended 2 to 2 as Bader and Lewis matched zeroes through seven. Dallas scored in the second aided by a series of hits and walks, Austin tied in the first, and a ninth-inning rally prevented a tie from holding. The game featured few errors, multiple players reaching base, and a late two-run sequence in the eighth inning.

Austin Tex Bader Lewis Dallas Cook Meliver Dallas AB. R. H. O. A EL Duncan Sacisscenesys LGN Storeh Kellerman Crome Marehall Mohnhorat Bo' Snes Ecocvesncsa & Vlt MeIver W.escesseeeese Brainard Cs Cose Hohnhorst Storch Keilerman Roche Duncan Boone Wilson Tullos Balla McCuller Howell

Tracery Wins Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park

Tracery the favorite won the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park over a mile and a quarter for 3 and 4 year olds, with Louvois second and Bachelor's Wedding third in a seven-runner field. Dan Maher rode Tracery as betting favored the winner at 2 to 1.

Sandowne Park England Belmont Tracery Louvois Bachelor's Wedding Danney Maher

Ban Johnson Talks 1913 World Series Plans

Ban Johnson and the national commission discuss the 1913 world series as Athletics and Giants leaders. Johnson notes Cleveland Washington Chicago in the pennant race, predicts earnest play from Boston and New York, and says umpires will receive 1000 dollars per game.

New York Ban Johnson National Commission Athletics Mack Cleveland Washington Chicago Boston Frank Chance Johnson Jin Case Giants Philadelphia

Williams Wins First Wimbledon Davis Cup Match

Williams defeats Schwenger in straight sets to clinch the U S win in the Davis cup preliminary lawn tennis round. United States team includes McLoughlin Williams Hackett Johnson with McLoughlin rebounding from a back strain. Canadian lineup features Powell Schwenger Foulkes and Mayes.

Wimbledon England R. Norris Williams B. P. Schwenger United States Canada Williams Maurice E. McLoughlin San Francisco Philadelphia Harold H. Hackett New York Wallace F. Johnson J. B. Powell British Columbia J. PD. Foulkes J. H. Mayes McLoughlin

Chappelle Reports Ready to Play for Chicago Americans

Chicago July 18 Larry Chappelle telegraphed Charles Comiskey owner of the Chicago Americans that he would report today ready to play Chappelle explained his disappearance by saying he had gone to tell his mother at MacCloskey, Ill, of his good fortune.

Chicago Larry Chappelle Charles Comiskey Chicago Americans Chappelle MacCloskey, Til

Navigators Lose to Waco as Sorrells Star in 3-1 Loss

Waco Panthers defeat Fort Worth Navigators 3 to 1 in a game highlighted by two Sorrells runs in the first inning. Crichlow tripled for Waco. Wohlleben and Rennard drove in runs. Jost worked in relief and earned eight strikeouts as Waco tallied four two-base hits and a three-base hit by Crichlow.

Jost Navigators Salm Fort Worth Crichlow Waco Tanner Wohlleben Rennard Salmaes Howard Eberline Howard Beck Reilly O. B. Dagey I McLaurin C .E P .Cs AB. R. H. O. AF Maloney Conkrite Con Kneaves Wallace Ccossesecceeese Ted Sorrells Scoscssesee Xmcavoy Ee Kneaves McLaurin Sorrelis Sorrells Gardner

Horans Seek Game After Strong Season

The Horans meet tonight at the old place seeking a game for next Sunday morning. They have won ten of twelve this season and Grover at Horan's store in Crockett advertises a possible challenge for their aggregation.

Grover Horan’s Crockett

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