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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1913

Page

8

Bronchos edge Waco in pitchers duel solo win

San Antonio defeats Waco 3 to 1 as Morton limits the Navigators to five hits and one run. Kibler stars with a remarkable steal of home and a sharp defensive showing highlighted by a third inning rally and a rare double steal. Frantz plates two runs aiding the Bronchos late push.

Morton Navigators Bitters Nags Kibler Ellis Hardy Waco Wohlleben Rennard Frantz Hill Goodwin Lemon Ty Cobb Jupiter Ledger San Antonio Dia Cave Higins Tanner Seitz McKee Gardner

California pair win out at Onwentsia

California doubles team John Strachan and Clarence Griffin, San Francisco experts, advanced to the fourth round of the western tennis tournament at Onwentsia. They defeated several opponents in straight sets and impressed on grass courts, facing Walter Hayes and J. H. Winston in the next round.

Chicago John Strachan Clarence Griffin San Francisco Onwentsia Walter Hayes J. H. Winston L. H. Wardner Griffin W. A. Knight Minneapolis Kent McNeal Berwin Strachan California

Club Standings and Upcoming Matches

Yesterday results list six clubs with scores: San Antonio 3, Waco 1, Houston 5, Austin 4, Fort Worth 6, Galveston 2. Dallas-Beaumont had no game. Today matches set Austin at San Antonio, Waco at Houston, Dallas at Galveston, Fort Worth at Beaumont.

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

Cities Matchups Across Major Leagues

St. Louis faces Washington Detroit meets Philadelphia Cleveland plays New York Chicago competes with Boston in a series of cross city matchups.

St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland New York Chicago Boston

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in Multiple Leagues

Summary of results across American Association International and Southern leagues. Cincinnati Brooklyn New York St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago Boston are listed with scores. Standings show Columbus Toledo Louisville Indiana Milwaukee Kansas 21 and city pairings noted.

Cincinnati Brooklyn New York St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago Boston American Association Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Aise Eetraness Milwaukee Kansas St. Paul Minneapolis

Ware Stymies Austinents as Houston Wins 5-0

Andy Ware pitched a five to zero shutout over Austin, improving to three wins in four days. Houston backed Ware with timely hits, extending his scoreless streak to twenty one and two thirds innings while Larson struggled with two rough innings.

Houston Tex Andy Ware Austin Larson Ware P . Vaweee Espe Lewla Sissi Didn Xan Ferg Bobo Moston Obeis Veteseess Shean Hille Britten Mowry Allen Reche Britton Newnam Aiken Howell

Paige Car Impresses In Long Hauls And Economy

G A C Halff, Paige dealer, cites a life insurance official's letters praising two Paige trips. From San Antonio to Amarillo covering 566 miles in 27 hours, and Amarillo to San Angelo with Amarillo official Seth B Holeman, the Paige led the way with praise from towns en route. Gasoline economy noted: 135 miles on six gallons.

G. A. C. Halff Paige Clarendon Ions San Antonio Life Insurance Company Amarillo Ions San Antonio San Angelo Seth B. Holeman Trinidad

Motorist Pays Farm Loss After Cow Collision

Arthur Kimmel of St Charles Ontario explains cross country touring leads to livestock losses. He struck a cow while speeding, paid the farmer 65 dollars, helped kill and dress the animal, then sold the carcass for 85 dollars to a local butcher. Montreal police back adding policewomen to the force.

St. Charles Ontario Arthur Kimmel Kimmel Mr. Kimmel

Prominent Patron Fosters Tennis Trio in San Francisco

Sidney R. Marvin funds and directs a ten year old program to develop junior players in San Francisco. The scheme has produced U S champion Maurice E. McLoughlin, William M. Johnston a Longwood Cup finalist, and John Strachan winner of the national clay court title. Marvin blends constant play with asphalt court speed to grow champions.

San Francisco Cal Sidney R. Marvin Maurice E. McLoughlin United States William M. Johnston Boston John, Strachan Marvin California

Matty Dominates as Giants Triumph Over St Louis 4–0

Mathewson pitched unbeatable ball for New York as they defeated St Louis 4 to 0. Doak held the champions hitless in the last two innings after walking two, Harmon steadied in six innings, and Fletcher and Shafer made key sensational plays. Batteries: Mathewson Meyers and Wilson for the Giants and Harmon Doak Wingo Roberts for the?

ST. Louis Mathewson New York Doak Harmon Matty Fletcher Shafer Meyers Wilson

Philadelphia Tops Pittsburg 6 2 Behind Seaton

Seaton allowed four runs before Adams relieved Camnitz as Philadelphia built a 6 2 lead. Adams closed the game with Camnitz, Cooper, and Simon yielding. Wittsboro and Philadelphia batted .202 to .260 for Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Seaton Camnitz Adams R. H. E. Philadelphia Wittsboro Killifer Cooper Simon Coleman

Cincinnati Wins Opportune Batting Rise Over Brooklyn

Cincinnati won 7 to 5 in a July game as Groh hit a home run with a man aboard. Daubert was replaced by Miller at first due to a weak ankle. Brooklyn led early but Cincinnati surged with timely hitting and solid offense to seal the victory.

Cincinnati Ohio Brooklyn Allen Groh Miller Daubert Yingling Stack Fisher Packard Clarke

Britons Credit Americans For Davis Cup Victory

The morning papers credit the Americans for a thoroughly deserved Davis Cup win and praise Maurice B. McLoughlin for his splendid play. They argue Britain must call youth to its aid to compete in sports.

London Maurice B. McLoughlin Great Britain

Tigers Edge Blues 12 10 in High Scoring Iowa Tilt

The Wyoming Tigers beat the Iowa Blues 12 to 10 on the Iowa diamond. Five Hyers hits and three runs fueled the winners as the late innings featured sharp double plays. Batteries Wise and Walter for the Tigers and Rafe and Bert for the Blues.

Tigers Blues Wyoming Tigers Iowa Blues Iowa Diamond Freddie Hyers Wise Walter Rafe Bert

Hyenas edge Weasels in close junior league tilt

In a doubleheader close contest the Hyenas beat the Weasels 8 to 7 after a seven run first inning by Hyenas. Weasels built a late rally, scoring five in the final inning but falling one run short. Warren and Meerscheidt had two hits for Weasels, while Breen and Fos ter shared battery duties. Standings show Weasels at 16 9 7 and Lions 16 8 8 for the season.

Weasels Lions M.C. A Tigers Maurer Sexaur Cartwright Sasse Asner Straughn Postlewaite Foster Allensworth Meerscheidt Warren Warrn Breen Miller Psyd Pet Oissen Tiveness

Packard Introduces Four and Six Ton Trucks

The Packard Motor Car Company unveils new four and six ton trucks along with an added hydraulic hoist and dump body. The line already includes two three and five ton models and aims to cover heavy hauling needs. Packard trucks set sales records in the past year rising by 1,980,000 over the prior year, with a peak month in March at 925,100 in sales.

Packard Motor Car Company Packard Company Packard Truck Organization

Chance Bays Cook Purchase Shocks New York Americans

It was announced that Chance Bays Cook of the New York Americans bought Outfielder Cook from the Austin club of the Texas League. The outfielder will not report until fall.

Chance Bays Cook New York iChance New York Americans Cook Austin

Plumber A Collmann Listed With Phones in Ad

A. Collmann, plumber, is listed with contact numbers 397 in an advertisement. The brief item records the business listing and phone detail without additional context.

A. Collmann

Boehling Loses Bid For Season's Straight Wins

Washington lost 4 to 1 as a walk, Pratt single, and Williams homer in the first inning doomed Joe Boehling's bid to extend his season streak to eleven. Mitchell pitched well for St. Louis, holding the visitors in check.

Washington Shotton Pratt Williams Joe Boehling Boehling Alexander Philadelphia Mitchell R. H. E. St. Louis Henry

Farce at Chicago as Boston falls 9 to 4

Chicago defeated Boston 9 to 4 in a display described as a farce. Slow fielding behind pitcher Tyler allowed a large score. The game ended when Phelan executed the hidden ball trick on Collins, a pinch runner.

Chicago Boston Tyler Phelan Collins Tyler, Noyes and Brown Humphries and Bresnahan

Brickley Brother Likely to Join Phillies Outfield

Philadelphia report says 19 year old George Brickley brother of Harvard star Charles Brickley arrived in Philadelphia to join the American League team here. If Rube Oldring misses games George Brickley may get a chance in the outfield after being examined by the club physician following a crab incident.

Philadelphia George Brickley Charles Brickley Harvard Brickley Rube Oldring Oldring

Panthers Take Final Game From Galveston

Fort Worth paces Pirates 6 to 2 in Galveston as Sewell compromised by a bad inning. McCafferty limited Galveston to five hits while Kneaves Hopkins and McCafferty produced three doubles among the team highlights. President Allen and Secretary Cummins attended.

Galveston Tex Panthers Pirates Sewell McCafferty Fort Worth Kneaves Hopkins Allen Cummins McAvoy Wallace VERGO C Davig Eae McCafferty Maloney Howard NRCG Williams Hompppon C.reeresees Wilson Jordan Pourim Fort “Worth Acs Manay Massey Matthews

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