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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1916

Page

27

Giants Beat Bronchos 3-1 In Dallas Opener

In Dallas Texas on July 29 the Giants defeated the Bronchos 3-1 to open the final series with the Alamo club. Lewis pitched seven strong innings with support from timely hitting as Baggan scored on a wild pitch and Brownlow, Snedecor and Dilt contributed key plays. DelCambrie started for the Bronchos but was unable to hold the Giants who rallied for three runs in the seventh and eighth.

Dallas Tex Lewis Char DelCambrio Aguinaldo Baggan Broncs Burch Giants Reble Bennie Brownlow Snedecor Brownlow Crouch Bennie Ens Nine DelCambrie Green Del Josefson Dilt Terry Antonio Reh Dect

Galveston Pirates Rout Waco in 11-3 Victory

Galveston Pirates overwhelmed Waco 11 to 3 at home. Hill lasted 2 innings allowing 4 hits and 2 walks while Noyes hit two homers and Balenti, Sharman, Sentell, and Stuart added key hits. Waco rallied late with three runs in the ninth as Grubbs and Conwell produced fits.

Waco Tex Galveston Pirates Navigators Hill Sentell Balenti Sharman Noyes Breaux Stuart Sage Galveston Almquist James Tanner Conwell Grubbs Wohlleben Grubb Bittle Barfoot Balent Miller Malmquist Matthews B.O Sercces & O Atz Balienti Sherman E. Bittle Seeeeeerereses Coyle Maimquist

Texas League Saturday Scores and Sunday Schedule

Shreveport 4 Houston 0. Galveston 11 Waco 3. Beaumont 2 Fort Worth 0. Dallas 3 San Antonio 1. Sunday games: Galveston at Waco. Houston at Shreveport. Beaumont at Fort Worth. San Antonio at Dallas.

Shreveport Houston Galveston Waco Beaumont Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio

Standings and schedule show mixed start across league

American League standings list Chicago at 6 6 Philadelphia 1 4 Detroit 10 7 Boston 8 3 St Louis 3 3 New York 1 2 Cleveland 10 Washington 0. The Sunday slate features Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit.

Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Boston St. Louis New York Cleveland Washington

National League Saturday Results and East Standings

The National League results show Chicago five to one over unspecified, Philadelphia twenty two to four, Cincinnati six to two, Brooklyn one to eight, Boston four to eight, St. Louis three to sixty five, New York four to five, and Pittsburg three to zero. No games were scheduled as all teams remained in the East.

Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburg Boston Secone Eter Lowle i

Veteran bike racer still going strong at velodrome

Frank Kramer the 16 times national bicycle racing champion defeated Arthur Spencer of Toronto and Bob Spears of Australia in a three corner mile match at the Newark Velodrome. He announced plans to retire but will continue riding through the season.

Newark N. J Frank Kramer Arthur Spencer Toronto Bob Spears Australia Kramer

Beaumont Beats Fort Worth 2–0 as Harbin Shuts Them Out

Hugh Harbin pitched a two hit game for Beaumont, beating his former teammates Fort Worth 2 to 0. Stow and Boyle errors helped Beaumont score in the eighth and seventh innings, while A Rankin Johnson allowed two runs through seven. Umpires were Walsh and McCafferty. time 2 hours.

Fort Worth Tex Hugh Harbin Harbin Rankin Johnson Stow Boyle Nixon Perry Beaumont Johnston Lahavity Bwén A. E. Stowe McLaurin It” Robinson Bopis Loutcey DO Johnson OB Teresas Ecisengsay Dodd McIver McMahon Hollander Walsh and McCafferty

Giants blank Yankees as Pirates win in Junior B indoor league

A three game indoor baseball slate at the Y M C A saw the Giants shut out the Yankees 4 to 0 in the opener, the Athletics rally past the Braves 5 to 3, and the Pirates top the Cubs 8 to 4. William Lee pitched a one hit win for the Giants and led the hitters with a late surge.

Ae P.C THAME Yankees Athletics Braves e-Kane Giants Eugene Darby Raymond Arnold William Miller Gilbert Patrick Pirates Phillips Martin Cutting Richard Bedell Oliver Porter Lee Stille Joseph Halliday Ralph Bennett Womack Phillip Edward Dudkin Carlos Coon Cubs

No Escape From Shells and Submarines Mentioned in Handyman Letter

A handyman writes to his mother from the Dar danelles describing extreme heat while shells fall and submarines hover. He recalls a chaplain's wartime counsel to look upward, noting an aeroplane dropping bombs overhead. The tone blends fear with faith amid bombardment.

Dardanelles

Hagen Wins Metropolitan Open in Photos

Walter Hagen of Rochester won the Metropolitan Open Championship after a playoff in a three way tie. Charles Hoffner, a 20 year old Philmont pro, tied with Hagen for the title before the playoff, finishing third two strokes behind James Barnes.

Walter Hagen Rochester Charles Hoffner Philmont James Barnes Hagen Hoffner Barnes

Waco Skippers Set For Drive At Home

Waco Texas July 29 Home again for sixteen days of fierce combating with the four Southern representatives After a rough road trip three wins five defeats the Sallora crew returns to Katy Park with renewed drive and punch Manager Hardy sees improved teamwork and a, steadying infield. Reilly thumb split and dislocated in Houston game Kuhn limited by recent injury Perritt and Flynn added to Nav roster with Perritt showing strength and Flynn possible five day trial user

Waco Tex Sallora Katy Park Yore Hardy Turkey Reilly Houston Kuhn Hill Flynn Poll Perritt

A Few Minutes With The Sporting Editor

The piece reflects on the Nags and Bronchos near fifty fifty, their series with Fort Worth and Dallas, and Benny Leonard Freddy Welsh talk. It notes Joe Gardner's Giants versus Bronchos, wonders about jinx persistence, and praises Delcam brie as a promising amateur. It mentions Fielder Jones and future pennant hopes.

Nags Houston Fort Worth Panthers Dallas Giants Joe Gardner Harding Starkmen

Record for Economy in Interstate Car Test

The Interstate automobile set an economy record on a San Antonio test trip. Tom B. Miller drove a standard five passenger Interstate touring car from Oriental Oil, using one half gallon per sixteen and seven tenths miles. The trip included Judge W. R. Parker and his family as passengers.

Interstate Automobile San Antonio Paul van de Velde Cicero Automobile Company Main Avenue Texas Tom B. Miller Oriental Oil Station Travis Street W. R. Parker Miller

Miss Bartlett Captures Two Prizes At Sheepshead Bay

Josephine Bartlett led the National Women's Life-Saving Society meet at Sheepshead Bay winning the 220-yard handicap and the fancy diving contest. She finished a yard ahead of May Freeman in the 220 yards with Freeman six seconds behind. Claire Galligan of New Rochelle, scratch in the 500-yard indoor title, finished third. Galligan also won the 100-yard race against Lucy Freeman.

Miss Bartlett New York Josephine Bartlett National Women's Life-Saving Society Sheepshead Bay May Freeman Claire Gallighan New Rochelle Miss Galligan Lucy Freeman

City League Open Got Gond Series Today at Electric Park

The City Baseball League opens its second series this afternoon at Electric Park with a 2:20 PM start. Ahrens & Otts, last series winners, face Potchernicks in game one while XXX Pearls and Knights of Columbus meet in game two. Reorganized XXX Pearls aim to contend with manager A Todouze and captain Pat O Shaughnessy, as 18 players join from former teams. Ed Trimble returns as umpire for the day’s balanced, highlights assured doubleheader.

City Baseball League Electric Park Alamo City Ahrens & Ott Plumbers Ahrens & Otts Sprague Jewelry Company Goldsmith Company Norman Lawhorn Alexander's Billiard Parlors Potchernicks Knights of Columbus Leroy Hicks al Manny Sporting Foods Concern Manny XXX Pearls A. Toudouze Pat O'Shaughnessy Hibernians O’shaughnessy Ed Trimble Trimble

City Baseball League Schedule Unveiled for Summer

The schedule lists matchups for July 30 through September 24 featuring Ahrens and Ott, Potchernicks, XXX Pearls, and Knights of Columbus. Key games include Ahrens & Ott against XXX Pearls and Knights of Columbus, along with Potchernicks vs. various opponents across multiple Sundays.

Ahrens & Ott Potchernick XXX Pearls Knights of Columbus Potchernicks Ahrens Ott Ahrens O XXX_ Pearls Knights of Motimbus

Catapult Golf Club Formed After Brackenridge Park Meet

A group of enthusiasts met Saturday to organize the Catapult Golf Club. Will H. Symons was elected president and J. E. Glover Jr. vice president. Charter members include Co. L. Bowler Ed Speers CC F. Dwyer C. A. Gray P. D. Winings and T. D. Cornman. The club adopted a constitution and plans to enter national state and local events.

Brackenridge Park Will H. Symons Laurel Heights J. E. Glover Jr Co. L. Bowler Ed Speers F. Dwyer

Chicago River Swim Won by W. J. Walton

W L Walton swimming for the Hamilton Club won the annual Chicago river marathon in 84 minutes 15 seconds. Herman Laubis of Missouri A. C. finished second and teammate Sparks was third. Mike McDermott of Illinois A. C. placed fourth. Walton led by a block at the finish as Laubis tried to overtake.

Chicago W. L. Wale Ton Hamilton Club

Texas League Batting Averages and Pitchers Leaders

The Texas League batting averages through July 24 list Jenkins of Houston at .330 leading. Battle of Waco at .324 and Westerzil of San Antonio at .319 follow, with Manda of Fort Worth at .316 among top batters. separate pitcher table shows leading hurlers and further notable names such as Denisen, Dodd, Hemmingway, and Nixon across Beaumont, Shreveport, Dallas, and Houston.

Jenkins Houston Battle of Waco Westerzil Manda Walter Morris Ossesere Bittle Waco San Antonio Fort Worth Denisen Shreveport Nixon Beaumont Perry Carroll Seitz Dodd Welchonce Dallas Hemmingway Tatiek Seco Noyes Galveston Knaupp Delehanty Newnam McCandless Mclver Fbaggan S. Smith Tanner WOCO Johnston Bailey McMahon Croweh Dallaw Dunckel Recker Eeceres Brownlow Miller Frierson Coyle Barr McLauren Connell Citrano Hollander Andreen Beaumont and Gal Lee Robinson Filile Murray Kneaves Allen Johnson R. Johnson Mullen Gleason Brant Donalds Trotter Gudger Stewart Edmundson Duffy Dickson Harrah Bedford Tilman Harbin Bmt Ft. W.ho Swan Harding Tarleton Sharman Burch Reilly Wao Stark Dee Ft, Worth Cook Cane Martina Smithson Karr

Martin Cutting Wins Junior B Swim Meet at Y M

In a Saturday Junior B swimming contest at the Y M C A a 25 yard hand stroke event saw Martin Cutting the point leader capture first place. Robert Votaw and Lee Stille followed, with Bedell and Burleson also placing in heats. Cutting leads the individual standings with 26 points as Stille, Votaw, Bedell and Perez round out the top scorers.

Martin Cutting Robert Votaw Lee Stille Richard Bedell Sete Womack Phillips Cullom Burleson Cuttingceives Votaw Cutting J. J. McAlester Stille Redell Albert Perez Blackwood

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Dallas Wing Brongs Twirler Ewis London Auto Livery CO Soledad St Keckett Travis Franklin Birdsong & Potchernick Avenue D I Aece W. L. Pet Waco Stee BEAUX Buddy” Napier Napier Edmondson AB. E. Lee Seeeeee Teen Tee Ewes Senor Tenes Smith Evert Steer Smith Northen Schrader Vitter Carson Quincy Navs New York Sport Benny Leonard Freddy Welsh Freddy Charley White Denver Labor Day White Dave Davenport Fielder Jones New York Highlanders Rube Waddell Fielder Browns Harrison J. Benson Louisiana Benson Catapult Golf Club W. J. Walton Laubis and Sparks of Texas League
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