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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
6
Whiteman, the Houston batsman, again starred with a homer as the Broncos won the final game and clinched the series. Goodwin pitched well for San Antonio, allowing five hits and earning support from Frantz and Stinson's late scores while Houston’s Rose struggled against the local lineup.
In Waco Texas on July 19 Fred Wohlleben managed the Navigators with Ellis Hardy absent as Waco defeated Fort Worth 4-3. Dugey and Salm sparked the rally with a late double and three base hits, Howard homered, and McCafferty pitched six innings for the win.
In a seesaw game Galveston wins 7 6 over Beaumont in 11 innings. Key players include Cooke Madden Moore Wille Dodd Maag Williams Hopkins and Torrey. Final score and pitching details appear in the legible fragments of the box score style snippet.
Houston 4 San Antonio 2. Waco 4 Fort Worth 3. Galveston 5 Beaumont 4. Dallas 4 Austin 3. Play today Beaumont in San Antonio. Galveston in Houston. Waco in Austin. Fort Worth in Dallas.
Results show Detroit 5 Boston 1 New York 5 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1 Washington 5 St Louis 1 in 12 innings Play today Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St Louis Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland
National League results include Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 12 Brooklyn 1 St Louis 4 0 New York 3 5 Chicago Boston rainy. American Association games in Milwaukee Louisville 1 Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo 7 Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus 4 5 Minneapolis 2 3 St Paul Indianapolis 0 St Paul 1 International League Rochester 2 Toronto 3 Providence 4 Newark 8 Southern League Nashville 8 2 Montgomery 6 4 Mobile 11 Birmingham 7 Memphis Chattanooga 1 New Orleans 11 1
Walter Johnson pitched four scoreless innings before Washington exploded in the twelfth, scoring four runs to beat St Louis 5 to 1. Only one runner reached first base in the early frames, with McBride miscue aiding the late rally. Batteries Groom Johnson Henry Ainsmith Baumgardner Agnew.
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 5 to 3 in Philadelphia. A late dispute over an eighth inning call led to the manager and another official being sent to the clubhouse and a crowd pelting the umpire Byron as he walked to the dressing room.
Former boxing great Joseph Hagan known as Jack O'Brien faced bankruptcy court after losing his fortune in attempts to run a Philadelphia boxing club. Once rich from a storied career, the ex pugilist frittered away millions in sport investments, proving the artistic temperament costly.
Detroit defeated Boston 5 to 1 as George Dauss pitched superbly. In the seventh inning a high bounding ball limited by Speaker allowed a Detroit runner to reach first. Joe Wood injured his right hand in the fourth while Veach grounded out.
New York split a doubleheader with St Louis. The visitors won the opener in a loose game, 4 to 3, while the Giants took the nightcap 8 to 4 behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
Marty O'Toole of the Pittsburg NL club left the hospital after an operation for appendicitis on July 3. He remains weakened and advised not to engage in brisk exercise for three weeks, with some predicting he may not play again this season. Also an ad note urges customers to buy sausage with a tin tag at Union Meat Co. display at Grand Opera House lobby.
Chicago reports front page notes Larry Chappelle, the $18,000 purchase from Milwaukee, making his first South Side appearance in centerfield. He confessed nerves and a slow start against Chief Bender, but expressed confidence he will settle in and improve after his first hit.
The Prospect Hill Juniors aim to schedule a game with a strong local junior squad. They prefer Call Arthur at Crockett 3346 to make arrangements and request a suitable opponent in the city.
Tomorrow morning at Krisch's park two umpires will officiate the Light League doubleheader. Jack Burke will call balls and strikes and Al Jonas will manage the bases. First game pairs Business Office against Editorial team at 9 30, followed by Stereotypers versus Types at 10 30.
Pittsburg pitchers walk Brooklyn early and late as Babe Adams holds the Brooklyns to five hits and drives in four runs. Adams and teammates Simon coast to a 12 to 1 victory with strong support from Curtis, Wagner, Hall and Kent.
Six golf teams from Western Trans Missipp i Kentucky Indiana Missouri and Wisconsin opened the tenth annual Olympic Cup at Homewood Country Club Chicago. The event serves as a prelim to the Western Championship starting Monday assessing players' form before the main tournament. Out of town contestants arrived during the week and many practiced on the Homewood course yesterday.
Catcher Price has been indefinitely suspended from the San Antonio baseball team due to indifferent playing. He contributed to the series against Houston with a crippled leg, leaving the mound crew to cope without his support. Lemon is expected to take his place behind the bat, though his recent absence at catcher could hinder the Bronchos' performance.
New York defeated Cleveland 5 to 2 as costly miscues by Cleveland and three Jackson errors helped the visitors. Ford pitched for Cleveland while New York turned four double plays and drove in runs on key hits. The line score shows Cleveland two runs on seven hits and New York five runs on twelve hits.
Dallas edged Austin 4 to 3 as a ninth inning rally fell one run short of tying. Dallas scored in the first, fourth, fifth and seventh on hits, steals and errors while Austin finally crossed in the ninth with two singles, a walk and a triple.
Chief Ben der used his Indian sign to steady the series with a 4 to 1 win over Chicago. Manager Callahan started top outfielder Larry Chappelle but the Indians held Chicago to five hits as Bender and Schang paired against Russell and Schalk in a decisive league game.
The United States team defeated Canada in the Davis Cup doubles by six games to three in the first set, six to three in the second, and twelve to ten in the third, taking the match in three straight sets.
Visit the St Anthony Roof Garden tonight from 6 30 to 12 oclock noted for the coolest place in the city with good food drinks and delightful music Soloist Signor Arturo Lugaro noted baritone performs Admission details and lobby display at Grand Opera House included. Union Meat Company ad promotes fresh wholesome goods Tomatoes peaches peppers okra beets lettuce celery melons with Bond's address in Houston Street.
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