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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1917

Page

14

Panther Jinx Stalls Martina In Fort Worth Loss

Fort Worth club Panthers defeated Joe Martina's squad 4 to 1 as Dillinger held the visitors to one hit through five innings. Baggan doubled to spark an early tally, Atz and teammates struck for three runs in the sixth to seal the win as Stow and Sicking made key defensive plays.

Fort Worth Tex Joe Martina Panthers Dillinger Martina Panther Joe Ake Atz Johnnie Baggan Sicking Perry Stow O'Berta Sharman Bersen Atz Dodd Gibson Gray Bernsen

Giants and Braves win in Junior B Indoor Baseball double bill

At the Y M C A Saturday the Giants beat the Cubs 5 1 and the Braves defeated the Cardinals to seize the lead. Giants hitters Leslie Maurer Charles Blackwood and Leroy Hunt starred while Brooke Stephens had the Cubs only hit. Blackwood threw a one hit game. Walter Schulte William Fetzer and Jarvis Hillie led Braves batting with Ernest Fellbaum adding a double play and a score.

Giants Cubs Cardinals Leslie Maurer Charles Blackwood Leroy Hunt Brooke Stephens Blackwood Walter Schulte William Fetzer Jarvis Hillie Braves Ernest Fellbaum Schulte

Mrs J W Schofield Tops Davy Crockett rifle team

Six members shot at the municipal rifle range in inclement weather. Mrs J W Schofield led with 92 points at 300 yards, followed by J W Schofield with 90. Mrs A Siegel scored 88 beating her husband, H L Moth tallied 83. Sergeant H H Mitchell noted the women outshot the men.

Davy Crockett Rifle Club J. W. Schofield H. H. Mitchell Davy Crocketts

Frank O Rourke Recalls Utica Baseball Hard Times

In Utica New York Frank O Rourke, recently joining the Brooklyn club, recalls a harsh period with the Utica State League club. He and teammates describe unpaid salaries and meager per day wages during June and July, noting a $4 share from receipts after a large crowd in Syracuse and tension before payments.

New York Frank O'Rourke Brooklyn Utica O'Rourke Jack Dempsey William Luster Frank Brower Johnny Evers Utica State League Charles V. Schram Utica Baseball Club John T. Buckley Schram Buckley Syracuse Stars The Stars William F. Donahue Uticans Syracuse

Cards Win Both Games From Phillies in NL Action

St Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 5 and 5 3 to sweep a doubleheader. Horstman earned both wins with relief work, and Johnny Evers was ejected in the first game for disputing calls.

Philadelphia St. Louis Phillies Cardinals Horstman Watson Ping Johnny Evers Harrison Oe Ramost Louis Ae _ ar Betzel Cocates Hornsby Cruise J. Smith Reseeis Gs Paulette Baird Gonzales Doak Smuth Ames xSnyder

International golf match for War Relief Fund at Baltusrol

An international golf event opens July 25 at Baltusrol with Scotch English and American pros and an amateur team led by Jerome D Travers. The format is foursomes and singles, daily play begins at 9 30, the next match at Garden City, winner is team with most holes.

New York Baltusral War Relief Fund Scotchborn Jerome D. Travers Gardenity

Clash With City Champions Today in League Park Doubleheader

Fort Sam Houston Headquarters baseball team, unbeaten this season, meets city champions Ahrens and Ott in the first game of a League Park doubleheader this afternoon. The photo lists players including Holbrook Gray Aldworth Heil Curran, Lefty Pendleton, and manager Witt among others.

Fort Sam Houston Ahrens Ott League Park Leo Holbrook Phil Gray Richard Aldworth William Heil Ambrose Curran Sidney

Two-base and three-base hits lead off in quiet ball game

Two-base hit by Doyle and three-base hits by Willams Trogressor and Smith highlight a scoring effort. A home run by Smith and a stolen base by Mann paced offense while walks and strikeouts line the pitching line. Demaree worked 7 innings with 4 strikeouts, Hendrix 1 inning with none, Demaree 4 Barnes 1, double plays Maranville to Rawlings, umpires Klem and Bransfield, time 1 30.

Gibson Hetling Williams Panthers Tonsiotis Atz Bittie Sharman Berween Firay Seeenewee Atree Ener Dillinger Peaene Tere Pan Antonio Fort Worth Eewanee Baggan Martina Aggan Matthews Wittsburge New York Pitler Carey Kauff Zimmerman Burna Sallee Ward King Schmidt Pitley Ramden Holke Pittsburg Grimes Lalks Emsie Philadelphia Niehoff Whitted Cravath Juderus Stock Seem Paskert Killifer Rixey Lavender Ccssceesees Inn St. Lows Tee St. Louis Baird Long Bancroft Ludervs Paulette Betzel J. Smith Wallace Doak Horstman Ames Kiillifer Lavander Smyth Harrison O'Day Cincinnati Groh Kepf Tioush Griffith Neale McKechale Clarke Wae Mitchell Brooklyn Cernennee O Daubert Lear H Myers Ceseesee Stengel Johnston Ol Cutshaw Miljua Bebani Rous Ih Chase Roush Clark Stengel Mitchell A. E Paulette Kopf Snyder Steeneeneee Chase Watson P. Sewere Riffith Horatm@h Geale xThorpe Clake Nie Schneider Seeeterenee Penton Meyers Cadore Louis xxxSmith Sessoee Paskett Burns Cruise Luderns Hornsby Miller Oeschger Eos Cosseecesne Bender O’rourke Talls Russell Cadoré Brook New York Byron Quigley Braves Cubs Boston Mass Jess Barnes al Demeree Pirates Higbee Debus Wortman Wilton MD. Wolre Demaree P Hendrix CNOE Vpcakkoaheens Bigkee Newark Burne R. H Maranville Kelly Obertgon Netchy Weenenee Rawlings Ratigor Biscsseeecses Doyle Willams Trogressor Smith Mann Hendrix Barnes Klem Bransfield

The Art of the Stick in Match Play

The article profiles Ned Sawyer and Robert Markwell in the 1917 Western Amateur Championship. Sawyer overcomes a five hole deficit and two to play to win after forty two holes, showcasing the value of steadfast defense and sticking to one’s game.

Jerry Travers Jerry Ned Sawyer Robert Markwell America Sawyer Ned Midlothian Markwell Jno The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Dillon to Box Ten Rounds in Pittsburg Bout

Indianapolis middleweight Jack Dillon and Harry Gresc Pittsburg have signed to box ten rounds in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The likely venue is Torbes Field at the Pittsburg National League Park with the July 40 date noted in reports.

Dallas Wins Odd Game From Waco 3 1

Dallas takes the odd game of the series from Waco 3 to 1 behind Jacobus's pitching and timely hitting. Jacobus held Waco to four hits, doubled home the first run, and scored another, with Litschi making the error that allowed Waco a run. Waco used Sims, but Jacobus outpitched him in a game marked by infield miscues and strong Dallas defense.

Waco Tex Dallas Navigators Jacobus Sims Litschi Callahan Socce Mattick Palmer Tanner Seacssessese Grubb Escossecsesee Conwell Ecgesesesese Vann Cscsecesesseete Ianings Sentell

Gassers Take Final From Buffs 4 3 in Shreveport

In Shreveport Louisiana Buddy Napier and Eu gene Moore faced off in the last game of the Shreveport Houston series. Napier won 4 to 3 as Nixon belted a centerfield homer driving in Tullos and Napier. The Buffs rallied in the ninth with two hits but no runs. Tullos made a one handed stab in the seventh inning.

Shreveport Buddy Napier Eugene Moore Nixon Tullos Napier Buffs McCarty Houston Seeeseesseee Flynn Newnam Faulkner Moore Hayes

Empire City Horse Results First Race Mile

The program lists six races with winners and prices. Lady Botha led the mile ahead of Pullux and a third place finisher in race one while St Isidore won race two at a mile and a sixteenth and Gumsah won race three at six furlongs.

Standings and results from Texas League Saturday action

Fort Worth defeated San Antonio 4 to 1 while Shreveport beat Houston 4 to 3. Dallas won 3 to 1 over Waco. Upcoming Sunday games include San Antonio at Dallas, Fort Worth at Shreveport, and Houston at Waco.

Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Houston Dallas Waco Ssss Lil

East Division Scores and Standings Snapshot

Cincinnati leads the East with 6 9, Brooklyn 2 1. St Louis 7 5, Philadelphia 5 1, Boston 2, Chicago 1. New York 4, Pittsburgh. No games scheduled.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St.Louis Philadelphia Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh

Baseball Scores And Schedules From Latest Standings

Detroit edged New York 4 to 3. Cleveland 2, Philadelphia 1. Washington 5, St Louis 0. Chicago 5 Boston 5 in 15 innings. Upcoming games include Boston at Chicago, Washington at St Louis, New York at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland.

Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Chicago Boston St.Louis Va T. Pet Cleveland Eee Philadelphia Ooerebe

Windsor Racing Results First Race Through Seventh

Race-by-race results show Banyam, Bert Williams, Viva America, Marion Goosby, Corn Broom, Bac, Black Toney winning six furlongs to a mile. Notable placers include Dr Campbell, Repton, Jack Hare Jr, Ran cher and Franklin with multiple others racing or paying varied mutuel odds. Time figures range from 1:01 2-5 to 1:55 3-5.

Banyam Koppelman Dr. Campbell Collins Lynette Louder Rosanne Duchess of Liswell Outlaw Carrie Louise Frazcuelo Bert Williams Kelsey Repton Rice Miss Gayle Philistine Joe Arn Urchin Preserver Little Aice Jack Wiggins Annie Edgar Viva America Jack Hare Jr Molesworth Fern Handley Gipsey Queen North Sea Mehaffey Prince Igor Marion Goosby Rancher Parington Bargara Hubbub King Neptune Corn Broom Pool Akeldame Koppleman Tartars Doyle Lone Land Silk Bird Old Pop Copper King Prince Philisthrope Garish Sun Amphion Gala Dress Isabell L Kathryne O Bac Parrington Sam Slick Aprila Rodriguez Reno Wodan Cliff Field Alda Baby Sister Pepper Sauce Gartley Black Toney Shilling Franklin Stearns Tush Tush Garner Bradley Crump Hall

H. H. Ryan's Team Tops Cunningham in Volleyball

In the Business Men's volleyball series at the YMCA the Ryan squad beat Frank Cunningham's combination in straight games 11-5 11-9 11-8. Emil Mueller and Joe Lipscomb sparked the win while H. D. Crosby and Dr. L. E. McAdon steadied the front and back courts. Doctor Wheeler refereed the match with close calls.

H. H. Ryan Frank Cunningham Cunningham Emil Mueller Joe Lipscomb Ryan H. D. Crosby L. E. McAdon J. W. Fuller 8. C. Smith George Wheeler L. E. MccAdon A Crosby S. C. Smith Russell B. Wine Ralph Cadwallader

Baseball at League Park Hosts City Independents Doubleheader

Charley O Leary to umpire as Ahrens Ott meet Headquarters in game one at 2 30 pm with Markley Burke and Gray on hand and XXX Pearls facing Boerne White Sox in the second. Lineups feature local stars Heil Gilmore Aldworth and Fannin for Headquarters and Altman Simmang Huntress for Ahrens Ott with Hynes and Ledger among Pearl players.

San Antonio League Park Ahrens & Ott XXX Pearls Boerne White Sox Boerne Texas Phil Gray Ross Louis Witt Fort Sam Houston Ike Pendelton Ike Hicks Heil Gilmore Aldworth Brooks Curran Fannin Holbrook al Jonas Ahrens Otts Altmann H. Wedge Hubert Wedge Lee H. Fabra Theis North Charley O'Leary San Antonio Bronchos Charley Ott Altman Simmang Huntress G. Blalock Jack Burke Markley Naylor Burke Gray Mitchell Collins B. Blalock Vance Pendleton Whitney Ross and Holbrook Carmody Utility XXX Pearls Barnes Bertetti DeGasperi Green Browning Hynes O’banion Ledger Fried and Toland Wright Leo H. Chittenden Saunders Bedsley G. Wedge A. Fabra McFarland Davis

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Panther Jinx J. Martina Psyd Pet. i Eee Enone Eseell Braves Eee Eeerell Cena Freight Baggage Automobiles Merchants Transfer Co Stears Street General Frank D. Hensley Main Plaza Phoocs Tim Frank O’rourke Reds Mitchel Pfeffer Drew Studio James Fannin John Gilmore John McLaren Lloyd Whitney Ave Pendleton Anton Barnes, P Teeseesesesess Homer Empire City Lady Botha Barrett J. J. Lillis Kreeger Pullux Schuttinger Favour Nigel Courtship Madame Herrmann Traction Thorn Hill Julia K Margaret L. Howard Gumsah Traxler Ultima Thule Happy Go Lucky Robinson Bantry Caddie Dr. Johnson Rickety Ticket Knapp Ballad Luke Lucius Corn Tassel King Baggot Othello Master McGrath Broom Vale Ambrose Spring Song Sir Richard Imp Starry Banner Windsor Boston Transcript UNDA GARD Headquarters Charley O’leary E. Travis
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