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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

10

Johnson Dominates In 3 1 Victory For Panthers At Fort Worth

A Rankin Johnson pitched a strong game for the home club in Fort Worth, allowing only three hits as the Panthers beat the visitors 3 to 1. Stark saved a shutout for the Nags, while Dunckel and Westerzil produced the only two hits for the Bronchos. Johnson started a late rally with a single and Robison followed with a clutch error as Johnson scored the winning run in the eighth.

Fort Worth Tex A. Rankin Johnson San Antonio Harry Stewart Brronchos Ragcan Westerzil Johnson Stark Delix" Stark Nags Alamo City Seaver Bas@an Giec Westerzn Dunckel Werterzi Spellman Pan Robinson Panthere Stew Robinson Fiagean Harkch Sone Stark Westerz Ib Butler Cook Stewart Bowie Macrifice Stow Stark McLaurin Baller Stewart É Hailander Oran

Miss Harris M Wins Feature Event at Brand Circuit

Miss Harris M a daughter of Peter the Great driven by Lon Mc Donald captured the $5000 board of commerce stake for 206 pacers marking the feature race of the Brand circuit second day. The Indianapolis mare set a world record for two consecutive mile heats for a 4 year old at 2 01 4 and 2 81 3 4.

Peter the Great Detroit Mich Harris M Lon McDonald Board of Commerce Indianapolis

Potchernicks to Meet at Krisch's Park Tonight

The Potchernicks from the City Baseball League plan an 8 o'clock meeting at Krisch's Park. Manager Freddie Gaubatz calls for full attendance and diligent preparation.

Potchernicks Potehernick City Baseball League Krisch’s Park Freddie Gaubatz

Tommy Gary Prepares for Ten Round Bout With Danny Goodman

Tommy Gary, the Chicago contender dubbed the Whirlwind, trains intensely for a ten round Metropolitan Athletic Club card clash with Danny Goodman at the Soledad Roof. He boxes ten fast rounds with three sparring partners and uses ten ounce gloves to build wallop. Goodman, idol of the Illinois militia, weighs 135 pounds and has been drilling at Leon Springs under Uncle Sam.

Tommy Gary Chicago Danny Goodman Soledad Metropolitan Athletic Club Clash Tommy Butler’s Shelton Goodman Illinois Militia Leon Springs Uncle Sam Danny Kid’ Farmer

Dallas Beats Beaumont in Four to One Win

Dallas defeated Beaumont 4 to 1 as Compere allowed four hits and the club pounded Watkins. Beaumont failed to reach first until the sixth inning while Dallas hitters supplied steady support.

Dallas Tex Beaumont Watkins Treaumont Martine FC Veheyesvis AB. KR. H. C Josefson Dreitz Brownlow Ss . A McMahon Snedecor Eas Watkins Walline Compere Balla Bush Walsh

Little Rock Tops Nashville in Southern League Game

In Nashville, Little Rock defeated Nashville 3 to 1. Final line score shows Little Rock with three runs on five hits and one error, Nashville with one run on two hits and two errors. Batteries: Hardgrove and Gibson for Little Rock. Herbert Wells Rogers Street for Nashville.

Little Rock Nashville R. H. B. Little Rock Hardgrove Gibson Herbert Wells Rogers Street

Birmingham Defeats Atlanta 3 0 In Low Scoring Game

Birmingham wins 3 0 at Atlanta as Grimes and Smith lead with strong pitching and timely hitting. The Bulldogs push across in the first and a late surge seals the victory with a 6 run ninth?

Birmingham Atlanta R. H. E. Birmingham Alanis Grimes Smith Brennan Wilson Perkins Neiderkorn

Memphis Beats Chattanooga in Nine Inning Classic

Memphis toppled Chattanooga 3 to 2 after a late comeback as both teams battled through nine innings. Batteries: for Chattanooga Allen Knowlson and Kitchens. for Memphis Barger Kerr and Ruel.

Allen, Knowlson Kitchens Barger Kerr and Ruel

New Orleans Defeats Mobile in Baseball Bid

New Orleans beat Mobile 6 to 4 in New Orleans. Batteries: Juul Wiley Schmidt Dillinger Smith Higgins.

New Orleans Mobile RE. H. EB Juul, Wiley and Schmidt Dillinger, Smith and Higgins

Lone Stars to Meet for City Baseball Assembly

Lone Star baseball team former City Baseball members to convene at Alexander's billiard parlors Thursday night. Manager Matzdorf requests full personnel present at 8 o'clock.

Lone Stars Lone Star City Baseball League Alexander's Matzdorf

Clash Preview: Gary Faces Goodman on Soledad Roof

Tommy Gary the Chicago Whirlwind headlines a star boxing card on the Soledad Roof under the Metropolitan Athletic Club Thursday. The event features a windup bout with Goodman and draws local boxing fans to the arena.

Tommy Gary Chicago ‘‘Whirlwind Soledad Roof Metropolitan Athletic Club

A Griffin Again Wins in Tourney at Longwood

Clarence J. Griffin of San Francisco defeated T. R. Pell of New York 6-1 6-1 9-7 to reach another victory in the Longwood Cricket Club annual lawn tennis tournament. W. M. Johnston beat E. E. Dennison in straight sets as the draw progressed. In doubles G. M. Church of New York and W. E. K. Davis of San Francisco edged N. W. Niles and G. P. Gardner Jr. in five sets.

Boston Clarence J. Griffin San Francisco R. Norris Williams II Longwood Cricket Club T. R. Pell New York New Yorker W. M. Johnston E. E J. C. Wright G. M. Church W. EK. Davis N. W. Niles G. P. Gardner Jr

Kansas City and Milwaukee Triumph in Baseball Scores

At Kansas City Kansas City beat Bt Paul 3 to 1. Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 3 to 2. Toledo edged Indianapolis 3 to 1 in Louisville with Louisville prevailing 9 to 1 over Columbus.

American Association Kansas City

Conwell’s pinch hit lifts Waco past Houston 3 2 in eighth

Waco defeats Houston 3 to 2 as Conwell delivers a clutch eighth inning hit scoring James. Flinn shines in left field for the Skippers, with Richter and Seitz among the infielders contributing in a tight Texas League game at Waco.

Waco Tex Conwell James Buffs Flinn Houston Se Sea Bes Wohlleben Grubb Citrano Dixon Ilynn Tanner Seitz Newnam Maimquist Dickson Hill Matthews

Special Train to Port O Connor at 9 30 P M

Ticket offer for a special Southern Pacific train to Port O Connor and return dated July 29 with a 9 30 p m departure. The notice advertises a fare of 3 70 for the round trip.

Port O'Connor Southern Pacific

City League Sets Four-Team Second Series For Sundays

The City Baseball League plans a four team second series at Electric Park starting Sunday with doubleheaders at 2 30. Ahrens Ott Potchernicks Knights of Columbus and XXX Pearls will compete for the Sprague and Goldsmith cups and a cash purse from Norman Lawhorn of Alexander's Billiard Parlors.

City Baseball League Sprague Norman Lawhorn Alexander's Billiard Parlors Electric Park Light Ahrens & Ott Potchernicks Knights of Columbus XXX Pearls

Tuesday's Results in Texas and Louisiana Baseball Scores

Rain affected games with Dallas 4 Beaumont 1 and Waco 3 Houston 2. Fort Worth 3 San Antonio 1. Tuesday results summary and Wednesday matchups Galveston at Shreveport Houston at Waco Beaumont at Dallas San Antonio at Fort Worth.

Pet Psyd Ll. Fort Worth Shreveport Waco Ea Houston Galveston San Antonio Beaumont Dallas Galveston-Shreveport Waco Fort Worth

Rain Delays Hit Major League Matchups Across Cities

Weather disruptions slow key games with St. Louis facing Brooklyn, Pittsburg meeting Philadelphia, Cincinnati versus New York, and Chicago edging Boston 3 to 2 as rain halts play in several venues.

Chicago at Boston and other NBA matchups

Major basketball card lists Chicago visiting Boston and Cincinnati at New York plus St Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburg at Philadelphia in two games. No outcomes provided.

Baseball Scores Roundup From Evening Games

Detroit defeated Washington 6 to 5 while St Louis topped Philadelphia 8 to 3. Cleveland won 5 to 4 over Boston and Chicago led New York 13 to 8 in another matchup.

Washington at Detroit and four other NBA matchups

Washington faces Detroit while Philadelphia plays St. Louis and New York meets Chicago. Boston clashes with Cleveland in a slate of midweek games.

Britton and Griffith Draw In Twelve Round Welterweight Fight

Jack Britton of Chicago and Johnny Griffith of Akron Ohio fought twelve rounds to a draw in Boston on Tuesday night both welterweights.

Jack Britton Johnny Griffith Boston Chicago Akron Ohio

Sporting editor teases big league dodges in Texas League

The Sporting Editor discusses a rumored subterfuge in the Texas League involving Gene Moore from Galveston and alleged moves by St. Louis Browns and Houston clubs. It mentions Al Manny potentially joining a Broncho team and the Potchernick race with Dayton Smith, plus a boxing preview between Tommy Gary and Danny Goodman on the Soledad roof.

Gene Moore Galveston Gene St. Louis Browns Moore Houston Club Houston Walter Morris

Clevenger Named Athletic Director at State College

Clevenger, Tennessee head coach, chosen by the state board to be athletic director and professor of physical culture at the state agricultural college in Manhattan. Salary expected at 3000 dollars yearly. A Indiana University graduate, he has built southern championship teams in baseball, basketball and football at Knoxville.

Clevenger Tennessee Topeka Kan Ae G. Clevenger University of Tennessee State Board of Administration State Agricultural College Manhattan Indiana University Knoxville

Braves Yankees and Athletics win in indoor league triple header

In the YMCA indoor baseball triple header, the Braves beat the Cubs 5-4 after extra innings with Robert Garrett driving in Raymond Thorne. The Athletics triumphed 6-5 over the Giants as Walter Miller led the offense, and the Yankees edged the Pirates 2-1 in a pitcher’s duel with J B McClure scoring the decisive run.

Braves Cubs Athletics Giants Yankees Pirates Robert Garrett Raymond Thorne Joseph Halliday John Loughlin Walter Miller William Lee Martin Cutting J. B. McClure Cutting Mec Clure Albert Taylor Ind

Night Train to Eagle Pass Sleeper Service Ad

Southern Pacific promotes a 12 night service to Eagle Pass with sleeper cars aboard the night train. Ady notes feature night departures and onboard comfort for travelers seeking a restful ride.

Eagle Pass Southern Pacific Ady

Swim event tight in Junior B's at YMCA

The fourth swimming event at the YMCA Junior B division featured backstroke with arms and legs. J. J. McAlester won first, Martin Cutting second, and Richard Bedell third. Heat wins boosted McAlester to within two points of Cutting, who extended his lead. Next event is diving for objects. Standings show Cutting 21, McAlester 17, Stille 3, Bedell 9, Perez 1, Blackwood 1.

J. J. McAlester Martin Cutting Richard Bedell McAlester Lee Stille Albert Perez Charles Blackwood

Sem Russ Wins His Tennis Match in Dallas Round

In the Southwestern District tournament second day play in Dallas, Sem Russ of San Antonio defeated C Angier of Dallas 6-4 6-4 in singles. Gillespie Stacy of Austin beat G Blacklock of Fort Smith 6-4 4-6 6-4. First round doubles included Buddy Dalla and Bradley Roswell beating Evans and Geer 6-2 6-3 6-2. Shelton Dallas and Stacy Austin defeated Oden Dallas and Fuquay San Antonio 6-1 6-4 6- Angier and Rees Dallas beat Penick Austin and Hall Dallas 6-3 6-2 3-6 4-6 8-6.

Dallas Tex C. Angier Sem Russ San Antonio Winnin Gillespie Stacy Austin G. Blacklock Fort Smith Ark Buddy Dalla Bradley Roswell N. M Rees Penick Hall Dalas

Lee Dominates Doubleheader to Sweep Brady

Fredericksburg blanked Brady 5 4 in thirteen innings and 2 0 in the nightcap. Faulk yielded three runs in the fifth and one in the eighth before settling, while Lee fired his third no run game with seventeen strikeouts in the second contest.

Fredericksburg Brady Faulk Hei Dow Lee Struc Tex

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George McManus MR. Jones Bau Joly Arried Panthers Federal Duickel Drayton Ylz Auto Livery CO Soledad St Travis Crockett New Oilers Memphis Chattanooga R. H. E. Chattanooga A. Griffin T.R. Pell Johnston Dennison Levinsky Burke ST. Louis Philadelphia Tom Burke City League Columbians Brooklyn Pittsburg St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Washington See Washington East Houston ST al Manny Potchernick Manny Benson Dayton Smith Gary Yanks Semp Russ San Antonian Shiller and Tayton Ldi Montague
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