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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1913

Page

12

Bronchos win first game as fans rally despite disaster

Beaumont and San Antonio clash in a 5 to 2 contest despite umpire illness and a floral horseshoe gift. Stinson drives in runs with singles while Morton silences the Oilers with five hits allowed. Beaux and Beaux's crew threaten in the seventh before Morton steadies the win.

Leidy Detcher Price Czar Block Matthews Goodwin Martina John Onion Maneger Stinson Mr. Onion Stinson Swan Morton Oilers Schwind Seitz Frantz Wilie Cobard

Beer Tablets Offer Sparkling Lager From Water and Sugar

An ex Brewmaster from Cincinnati introduces concentrated Bar Jey Malt and Hops to make lager beer by adding water and sugar. He claims a tasty, strong beer at one cent a glass and says thousands already use it. He notes demand may rise where beer is restricted by Webb Bill and invites inquiries to A. Shah at 1366 Sycamore St Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Shah Sycamore

Beaming Scoring Spark In San Antonio Victory

San Antonio defeats Beaumont 6 to 3. McMahon Edmiston Schwind Lemon collect two base hits. Morton allows seven hits, Swan fans eight in 2 12 innings. Seitz and Frantz contribute key plays.

Swan San Antonio F Kibler McMahon Edmiston Schwind Lemon Price Seitz Frantz Morton Beaumont Reynolds Wille Goodwin Martina

Waco Dominates Austin Tribe In 3–1 Victory

Waco built a fast lead with three runs in the first two innings and held off Austin for a 3–1 win. McCuller and Dodd fueled the visitors with a triple and key hits while Hill scattered nine hits for Austin. The two clubs meet again tomorrow at the same site.

Austin Tex Waco Senators McCuller Hill Hohnhorst Dodd R. H Austin— AB Roche James Cook Rf . Ee Mclver Brainard Hille Tanner Wohlleben Beck MecCuller Howell

Lions and Weasels Tie for First in YMCA Juvenile League

In a double header at the YMCA gym, the Lions crushed the Hyenas 14 to 11 as Sexaur went 4-for-4 and Graef, Bourn contributed timely hits. The Tigers defeated the Weasels 7 to 1, with Flaherty tossing a no hit bid and Warren charged with seven hits. The results leave the Lions and Weasels tied for first place with a double header scheduled next Tuesday.

Lions Hyenas Sexaur Graef Bourn Hix Green Miller Hamilton Weasels Bond Straughn Tigers Warren Postlewaite Flaherty Maurer Foster Nexr Roaring Lions Wheeler

Jiggs Donahue Dies Former White Sox star and manager

Jiggs Donahue, former Chicago White Sox first baseman and Galveston league manager, died this afternoon in a Columbus hospital after months of illness. He had been in town for several months with little hope of recovery. His death followed a brain illness within lead to death.

Jiggs Donahue Columbus Ohio Chicago White Sox Galveston Texas Donahue

Big Chicken Dinners Offered at Riverside Restaurant

A Big Chicken dinner today and a Big Chicken supper tonight at the Riverside Restaurant located at 101 East Houston Street Meals priced at 25 cents.

Riverside East Houston Street 101St

Giants Defeat Cardinals 6-3 as Griner Struggles

New York July 19 Griner proved easy for the Giants as St Louis fell 6 to 3. St Louis scored in the fifth and sixth on four safeties, a sacrifice fly, a double steal and two passes and added three more in the seventh. New York answered with two in the seventh and two in the eighth. Griner worked seven innings allowing eight hits and three runs while Marquard earned the win for New York with seven innings pitched. Attendance labeled 20,000 with Brennan and Eason umpiring.

New York Griner Giants Cardinals Marquard St. Louis AB. R. H. C. A. E. Magee Esseserensis Cather O'Leary Whitted Konetchy Hvans Burns Shafer Fletcher Doyle Merkle Murray Rf .Meyers Cscevceceeceese & Snodgrass Heseneres In Bt Louie Cathers Snodgrass Marquar Gunner Brennan Eason

Welch Defeats O'Brien in Vancouver Fight

In Vancouver on July 19, Freddie Welsh the British lightweight champion out-pointed Young Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia over 15 rounds. O'Brien showed speed and cleverness early, but Welsh stayed rugged and fresher at the final bell.

Welch O’brien Vancouver B. C Jack O’brien Philadelphia Freddie Welsh

Riverside Restaurant Meals 25 Cents Ad

Riverside Restaurant at 101st Houston Street advertises meals for twenty five cents.

Club Standings and Scorelines From Yesterday

San Antonio edged Beaumont 6 to 3 while Houston routed Galveston 14 to 0 and Waco beat Austin 3 to 1. Today's schedule lists Beaumont at San Antonio Fort Worth at Dallas Waco at Austin Galveston at Houston.

San Antonio Beaumont Houston Galveston Waco Austin Fort Worth Dallas Piya , Ee. Tet . c Sterne An’ Antonio

Americans overwhelm Canada in Wimbledon semi final

Powell and Schwengers lost to McLoughlin and Hackett in straight sets 6 3, 6 8 12 10 as heavy rains softened the turf. The U S pair displayed hurricane service and crisp volleys to dominate on the historic center court and edge toward the Davis Cup challenge against England. The Canadians fought hard with resilient returns but could not match the Americans in the last set.

Wimbledon England America Dwight F. Davis United States McLoughlin Hackett Powell Schwengers Canada California Canucks

Amateur teams urged to send Sunday scores

The Light urges all amateur teams to mail in their Sunday game scores before 10 a m Monday. The sporting editor welcomes features and results from small games as eagerly as big league results and promises equal attention to all submissions.

Canadian set hopes fade on costly errors

Canada looked to have a bright chance but a faulty play by Schwengers and Powell's misplay sealed defeat. The turning point came as Powell's partner erred in the nineteenth game while Hackett served.

Canada Schwengers Powell Hackett

National League results and game summaries

National League scores list Boston over Chicago six to four Pittsburg six over Brooklyn eight to six New York six over St Louis three Philadelphia eight over Cincinnati two St Louis and Indianapolis noted with incomplete details. First game shows Kansas City error and Pittsburg heavy scoring in a late frame. Second game called seventh to catch a train with Pittsburg winning seven to one and noted pitchers and battery details.

Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland New York St. Louis Washington St Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati R. H. EB Kansas City Hogue Harris Symmes Phillips Murray Henning and Hicks Porroy and Watson Plyd Pragwge Seneeeus

Baseball doubleheader results from Minneapolis and St Paul

In Minneapolis the Columbus team swept 9 11 2 and 3 4 3 in two games with scores 9 to 11 and 8 to 17. Indianapolis split with St Paul 2 9 in two games, while Lewisville defeated Milwaukee 8 to 9 in a rain shortened game.

Toledo Triumph Grabs Narrow Victory Over Kansas City

R H B Toledo edged Kansas City 13 to 10 in a low scoring game. Baskette Stevenson De Voght Land Covington and O'Connor contributed on offense and defense as the Batteries limited KC to few scoring chances.

R. H Toledo Kansas City Baskette, Stevenson and Devoght Land Covington and O'Connor

Turner Bowling League Championship Game Set for July 22

The Lowther team, winners of the first series, will face Hoef gen, victors in the second, in the Turner Bowling League championship at Turner Hall. A very interesting match is anticipated.

Turner Bowling League Lowther Hoefgen Turner Hall

Business Boys to Play Seniors in Y M C A Indoor Baseball Final

The Business Boys meet the Seniors Monday night at 8 15 in the Y M C A gym for the deciding game of the series and the championship. Each team holds a victory, the Business Boys having previously defeated the Seniors in a three game set 41 to three.

Business Boys Y. M. C. A. Gynasium

Western Team Wins Olympic Trophy at Homewood

Western Golf association captured the Olympic trophy at Homewood Country Club with 628 strokes in 36 holes. Edgesworth quartet Charles Evans Jr Warren K Wood Kenneth P Edwards and W I Howland Jr led the team with Wood also earning individual honors at 150 total strokes.

Chicago Charles Evans Jr Edgewater Warren K. Wood Homewood Kenneth P. Edwards Midlothian W. I. Howland Jr Glenview Homewood Country Club Western Golf Association Intercollegiate Golf Association Wisconsin Golf Association Kentucky Golf Association Trans- Mississippi Golf Association J. Lemist Denver Evans

Naps top Yankees in pitching duel in Cleveland

The Cleveland Naps edged the New York Yankees 1 0 in a pitchers battle led by Falkenberg as Keating allowed the lone run on Cree's single. Johnston, Jackson, Lajoie and Graney contributed key hits while Telbald and Turner supported the defense in the late innings.

Cleveland, O Naps Yankees Keating Falkenberg Johnston Jackson Lajoie Turners Graney Nap Cree Cleveland AB. R. H. O. A. E. Telbald Chapman Turner OFS Carigen Falkenberg, Pooivesseesss Sccoveeess New York

Reward Offered For First Pitch Hit In Texas League

The Glaze Wood and Coal Company will award $250 to the first pitcher in the Texas League who hits the “A” on the Alamo Auto Sales Company sign with a batted ball from home plate during a regular league game. Davenport barred, first bounce does not count.

Glaze Wood and Coal Company Davenport Alamo Alamo Auto Sales Company

Swomary Game Summary

Two base hits by Keating and Daniel, and stolen bases by Turner Lajoie and Johnston. Eight strikeouts split between Falkenberg and Keating, with 6 left on base for Cleveland and 2 for New York. Wild pitches by Falkenberg and a 1 hour 50 minute game time. Umpires O Loughlin and Hildebrand.

Pirates Triumph Over Brooklyn in 6-3 Victory

Pittsburg defeats Brooklyn 6 to 3 with strong four-run fourth and two-run eighth innings. Rucker allows eight hits through eight innings before Stack finishes. McQuillan scatters Brooklyn hits. Notable hits include Byrne, Miller, Wheat, and Butler contributing for Pittsburgh.

Deaf Mute Shopper Buys Studebaker 25

A salesman in El Paso leads a deaf mute buyer through a Studebaker 25 showing. After a half hour of narration the man writes "How much?" in Spanish. The salesman writes The price as 885 dollars and the buyer produces a checkbook.

el Paso

Findlay Motorcycle Club Seeks Federation Membership

About 25 members of the Findlay Ohio Motorcycle Club have applied for membership in the Federation of American Motorcyclists.

Findlay Ohio The Federation of American Motocyclists

Bronchos Face Attendance Drop After Inconsistent Play

Analysis shows the Bronchos have been inconsistent in the past week with losses that deter fans at League Park. The skid followed series blows from Galveston and Buffaloes, dampening hopes of a pennant and threatening fan support despite a promising five hundred plus record.

League Park Galveston Tribe Buffaloes Root San Antonio Broncos Beaumont Oilers Broncs Cap Leidy

Milwaukee sheriff enforces 25 mph county speed limit

The Milwaukee County sheriff announces a strict 25 mph county speed limit due to reckless driving. Ten mounted deputies will patrol daily, with no leeway and no trapping drivers into speeding. It is not a uniformed detail and no attempts to induce excess speed will be tolerated. Polly Rice noted as possibly the first woman motorcyclist in New York.

Milwaukee County Wis Polly Rice New York

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Lefty Morton Stinsonites Collins Beaux Dobard Williams Cooke Wild Willie Beaumonts H. O S McMahon Bud” Fisher Yaas San Cory Stran Austin Tribe Young Men’s Christian Association Wensela Menger Hotel Cardinal Youngster Powell and Indianapolis Massing Mullin and Ragsdale Ninan American Association Minneapolis R. H. B. Columbus Ayers Smith Cometock Owen Kimball and Murphy Owens St. Paul Willis Casey Karger Milwaukee B. Lewisville Northrop, Miller and Clemons Slapnicka and Hughes Hoefgens Lowthers eSeee Ud Men’s Outfitters EE Stores Dodgers N. Y Pittsburg Today Rucker Pirates Fisher Stack McQuillan Pittsburgh AB Byrne Garey Ves Ccsesateens FC Kammers Butler Ming Wileen Asvivéstisisnsee P. Cconscosen Moran Callahan Ecceseses Cutshaw Siena Bsa Ana Pcesedy Rummary Voix Wheat Wilson Carey J. Miller Hummel Simon Stacke Pittsburgh Clem Orth Ford Ford Sales Company Crockett
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