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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1913

Page

6

Brongs and Beaux Plit Double Bill

The Bronchos and Oilers split a double header before a small crowd. Beaux won game one 6 to 1, Nags took game two 4 to 1. Lee Palm started for San Antonio in game one, Rogers struggled early, and Chappelle closed. Chappelle pitched all of game two for the Oilers, Browning prevailed, and Dallas opens a four game series Tuesday.

Bronchos Oilers Beaux Nags Lee Palm Cap” Leidy Chappelle Rogers Browning Mathewson

Stinson Ejected for Interference in Fourth

Two base hits by Edmiston Wille Lem on Collins with stolen base and sacrifices by Chapelle Cooke Browning. Seitz struck out thrice Browning 3 Chapelle 1. Browning and Chapelle walked twice each. Double plays Frantz Seitz Frantz Collins Frantz Schwind Frantz. Time 1 30. Umpires Goodwin and Martina.

Edmiston Wille Lemon Collins Chapelle Cooke Browning Seitz Frantz Collin Schwind Goodwin Martina Waco Dodd Yardley Crichlow Wohlleben Rennard Tanner Beck Reilly Ogle Scovesceeees Austin A. B Hohnhorst Cccerses Roche James Peewee Austin Se Flanagan Flantina Howell

Office and Stereotypes Triumph in Local League Play

The Business Office and the Stereotypers won two morning games at Krisch's park. The Office defeated Editorial 7 to 4 behind solid pitching by Jones and weak fielding by Editorial. In the second game the Stereotypers edged Types 4 to 2 in a close, eventful contest with Kraft closing for the win and Edwin Kieffer starring defensively for the Types.

Business Office Steretypers Krisch’'s Park Office Lee Johnson Scribes Jones Richardson Harry Walter Kraft Edwin Kieffer R. H. E. Cog. Ch. Andeneeceeteion Jones and Perez Johnson Wilson and Parker Ken Clee Winkler and Perez Felt Kraft and Murray

Markley Joins Beaux To Help Infield Sidelined

George Markley, a City Leaguer and former San Antonio shortstop, has joined the Beaux to bolster the infield until a satisfactory replacement is secured. The Al producer of results is praised for his impact and the Cap should keep him on payroll.

Cap Leidy George Markley San Antonios The Beaux Markley

Carr Hills Blues Triumph Over Floresville Diamonds

Carr Hills Blues defeated Floresville Diamonds yesterday by 11 to 4 in a diamond league game. Floresville rallied early but Carr Hills pulled ahead with strong offense and solid defense to seal the win.

Carr Hills Carr Hill

Waco Bats Flanagan All Over The Lot

Waco defeated Flanagan 12 to 1 as Bennard hit a wind aided homer and Flanagan collected a triple in the eighth inning. Navigators led through much of the game before Waco piled up six runs in the eighth and added two more in the ninth.

Austin Tex Waco Flanagan Bennard Navigators Iflanagan

Lipton’s Shamrock IV to challenge for America’s Cup

London July 21 Sir Thomas Lipton’s yacht to pursue the 1914 America’s Cup. The Royal Ulster Yacht Club has signed conditions with the New York Yacht Club, allowing six hour re-measurement limits and a 75 foot load water line for the defender, 90 feet for the challenger, with Lipton agreeing not to exercise the defender’s longer length.

London Sir Thomas Lipton Royal Ulster Yacht Club New York Yacht Club Shamrock IV Ulster Club Thomas Lipton Thomas Sir Thomas

Waugh Wins Bout in Tenth Round Towel Stops Fight

Fort Worths Bobby Waugh defeated Milwaukee’s Jack Redmond in St. Joseph in the tenth round when Redmond threw a towel into the ring to halt what would have been a knockout.

Waugh ST. Joseph Bobby Waugh Fort Worth Tex Jack Redmond Milwaukee

Club Standings and Results Snapshot

Beaumont and San Antonio in a mixed results day with Beaumont losing to San Antonio while Galveston and Houston both posted strong showings. Waco defeated Austin, Fort Worth held even, and Dallas suffered a heavy loss to an unspecified opponent.

Beaumont San Antonio Houston Galveston Waco Austin Fort Worth Dallas Beaumont-San Antonio B.C. Houston

Scores From Today’s Games Across The League

Boston tops Cleveland 2 1 while Washington defeats Chicago 4 1 and New York leads Detroit 10 9 Philadelphia edges St Louis 8 6. Washington plays Chicago, Philadelphia vs St Louis, New York vs Detroit, Boston vs Cleveland today.

Boston Cleveland Washington Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Ee Psyd P. C Hicago Vee St Louis

Baseball Scores From National and Minor Leagues

Yesterday's schedule had no NL games. Today Chicago visits Boston and other NL matchups include Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia. IL results show Montreal 6 Montreal 2 over Buffalo and Newark 2 Providence 1. AA scores list Milwaukee 11 Louisville 1 and Minneapolis 8 4 Columbus 3 1. SL standings note New Orleans 3 Atlanta 1 and Mobile 7 Birmingham 0.

Play Today Chicago Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia American Association Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Atlanta New Orleans Montgomery Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Mobile Birmingham Psyd Kom P.C Sees Tree St Louis

Holbrook Sets Sixteen Strikeouts For Headquarters

Holbrook of the Southern Department Headquarters team struck out sixteen Tigers in New Braunfels yesterday in a 9 to 4 victory. McGee started for the Tigers and was relieved by Tietze after yielding runs. Leever Kennedy Staats and others listed in the box score.

Holbrook Southern Department New Braunfels New Braunfels Tigers McGee Tigers Tietze

Panthers and Giants Each Grab a Victory

Fort Worth shut out Dallas 2 0 in the opener and Dallas won the second 8 2. The doubleheader featured sharp fielding from both teams but costly errors helped Fort Worth score in the first game while Dallas plated eight runs in the nightcap aided by Veasey, Sorrells, and Ponder pitching a solid five innings before fatigue set in.

Fort Worth Dallas Tex Panthers Veasey Giants Lil Sorrells Sorrells Ponder A. E. Duncan Boone Wilson Tullos eeeSee Storch Kellerman Groas Giays Archibald Bagof Oee xHoward Bunting Nolly Mevitt Seneavent McAvoy Salm Eberline Bader Gardner Escorees AB Storch Teen Tan Tere Gross Nee Sevee Marshall Ssesseever F. H. O. A. Maloney Vance

Cueros Hand Bloomington 10 0 as Turkey Trotters Dominate

Cuero blanked Bloomington 10 to 0 in a game marked by Fred Baker holding Bloomington to two hits.- The Turkey Trotters advance plans to play Bloomington again in a rematch, with scheduling noted for Nixon and Cuero through Friday before disbanding for the season.

Cuero Tex Bloomington Victoria Turkey Mylius Baker Fitzpatrick

Senators Beat Sox 5 to 1 in Opening Game

Boehling starred for Washington as they toppled Chicago 5 to 1 in the series opener. White started for Chicago but was relieved by Smith who pitched seven scoreless innings, while Washington piled up 11 hits and Chicago managed only one hit.

Chicago Boehling Washington White Smith

Red Sox Edge Cleveland 2 1 in Ninth Inning Thriller

Cleveland loses opener as Boston scores winning run in the ninth on a misplayed grounder by Chapman. Speaker and Cleveland manager Birmingham stand out. Birmingham returns after two months out with an injured foot. Batteries Collins Carrigan Mitchell Oneil.

Cleveland Ohio Boston Chapman Collins Speaker Birmingham Carrigan Mitchell Oneil

Yankees Cop Game In Muddy Detroit Showdown

A heavy rain halted play after the first inning, leaving the field mudded. New York beat Detroit 10 to 5 as Detroit committed six errors in the contest. Warhop and Gossett opposed Hall House Willett and McKee.

Detroit Mich New York Warhop Gossett Hall House

Bloomers Are Frauds Riot Hits Washington Baseball Park

A riot broke out at a Sunday game in Washington as 4000 fans discovered the Bloomer girls were men in disguise. One officer hospitalized, two injured awaiting new uniforms. part of Union League park wrecked. The disguised team fled on an eastbound train with gate receipts after the manager disappeared.

Washington, D. C

Amateur golf elimination starts at Homewood Club

One hundred fifty golfers including 81 from Chicago area begin the fifteenth annual Western Golf Association amateur championship elimination round at 18 holes. The 64 lowest scores advance to tomorrow morning for a 18 hole qualifying round, with 32 earning a place in the afternoon championship round. Charles Evans Jr. and Warren K. Wood of Chicago are favorites, while Howard B. Lee of Detroit is noted as a top visiting contender.

Chicago Western Golf Association Homewood Country Club Charles Evans Jr Warren K. Wood

Fourth National Clay Court Tennis Opens in Omaha

The opening of the Fourth National Clay Court Tennis tournament in Omaha, Nebraska on July 21 is noted with several defending champions absent. R. N. Williams and H. H. Hackett cannot defend titles due to United States Davis team duties in England, while other notable winners and state champions, including Fred Harris and the Pacific coast doubles champions, remain present.

Omaha Neb United States Davis England R. N. Williams H. H. Hackett Merrill Hall Fred Harris John Strachan Clarence Griffing Pacific Coast

Baseball Plans Move to Break National League Hold

New York July 21 Baseball circles report organized baseball aims to place strong minor league clubs in cities currently dominated by the National or American Leagues. Cities named include Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland and Washington where International or American Association teams might be seated.

New York Organized Baseball Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland Washington

Dukes and Tucker Lead Nine Past Bexar Laundry 8–4

The picked nine defeated the Bexar Laundry on the Iowa grounds yesterday 8 to 4. Dukes pitched five hits allowed and Tucker slugged. Jet and Van shared the battery duties.

Bexar Laundry Iowa Grounds Dukes Tucker Jet Van

Kaufmans Beat Southwestern Telephone 4–0 at Electric Park

A City League pick nine named Kaufmans defeated the Southwestern Telephone Company team 4 to 0 on the Electric Park diamond yesterday. The win improves Kaufmans standings while the Telephone squad drops to a loss in the contest.

Southwesterns Kaufmans Southwestern Telephone Company Electric Park

Washington Americans Narrowly Escape Drowning

Four members of the Washington Americans narrowly escaped drowning in heavy Lake Michigan surf. Walter Johnson Ainsmith Henry and Laporte were pulled under by undertow but survived after a hard struggle yesterday in Chicago.

Chicago Washington

Orioles Beat Hicks Sluggers In 14-11 Duel

The Orioles won 14 to 11 over the D. Hicks Sluggers on the Pine Street diamond. Pitcher Tinnin delivered a solid start but received insufficient run support from teammates. The item notes A Collmann, plumber, with two phones listed at 97 cents in an advertisement.

Orioles Hicks D. Hicks Pine Street Tinnin

Buffaloes Win and Tie with Galveston

Houston defeats Galveston 4 to 3 in a ninth inning rally as Knaupp drives in two runs with a double. Hopkins belts a homer for Houston his first in four years. The nightcap ends 2 to 2 after darkness and a dust storm. both pitchers walk many batters but keep hits low as Moore and Napier duel through the storm.

Houston Tex Galvestion Knaupp Hopkins Moore Napier AB. R. H. O. A. B. Mowry Whiteman de Britton Newnam Cscscoocsee Reynolds RAY Williams MamAy Stalee Joufaan Sire Betcher Britton Madden Maag Mc-Kee

Plank Stymies Cardinals as Phillies Win 8–0

Plank pitched superbly for Philadelphia while his teammates banged out hits off Leverenz, and St Louis was shut out 8 to 0. The Phillies scored in three innings and each side’s battery featured Plank and Schang for Philadelphia and Leverenz with Allison and Agnew for St Louis.

ST. Louis Plank Leverenz Philadelphia R. H. E. Philadelphia Schang Allison Agnew

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