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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1918

Page

12

Bronchos Hold Off Navigators In Fourth-Game Win

Bronchos defeat Waco Navigators 4 to 3 in a see-saw game at League Park. White drives in two with an error by Davis and timely hits by Hoffman and Barfoot fuel the Bronchos rally, while Barfoot secures control after the fourth inning.

Davis Leslie Waco Navigators Hofman White League Park Clyde Barfoot James Duddy Gibson Hoffman Hele Carl Mullins Sykes le Beau Northen Perry Sicking Nay Tatcher Te Beau Perryites Hoffmann Sleking Hale Mulling Oon Pahly Sai Meyers San Antonio Arthion Rt Derry Sonnair Waco Eaee Crain Smevisien Larfoa Wwe Hay Halle Dav Steking Acu Waco Tonia Miller

Hampats win opener of Panther series 2 1 over Dallas

Sam Lewis edged Betty Lee in a pitching duel as Hampats beat Dallas 2 to 1 in the opening Panther series game. Kraft homered for Dallas and Sears homered for Fort Worth. Atz was ejected for arguing with the umpire from the bench. Time 12:25. Umpire Breckturn.

Dallas Tex Sam Lewis Betty Lee Hampats Kraft Panthers Jakie Atz Kircher Pogo Kraft Ria Sears, Te Hern Loeetboets Hale Seeseeeereseeee Lee U Ens Callahan If. Mattick Echliebner Sears Tit- Lee Lewis Fort Worth San Toses Ati Brekturn

Two Bronc hoists face Navs in doubleheader at League Park

Sid Ross and Gene Cocreham will pitch for the Bronchos against the Waco Navs at League Park this afternoon with a 2:20 start. The doubleheader aims to strengthen Perrymen’s hold on fourth place as Bronc hos pitchers and Navs bats clash amid rain interruptions and defensive shifts.

Sid Ross Gene Cocreham Waco League Park Donalds and Sims Ellis Hardy Roy Moore

Sikes Shines In Openers Sets Records At Waco

Saturday report highlights Earl Sikes's sixteenth record in the Waco opener with five assists for a first baseman. Barfoot adds a four daily mark with a one hit game against Dallas and a walk-less performance vs Waco. Mullins, an exceptional pitcher, may switch to outfield while batting averages trend upward.

Waco Sykes Barfoot Dallas

Football rules unchanged for this year's grid meets

No football rules committee meeting was held this year and changes will be considered by correspondence if needed. E K Hath of Dartmouth chairs the committee with Walter Camp of Yale as secretary. Harvard Yale and Princeton plan fall football relations restart under spring sports patterns, while Syracuse begins preparations led by O'Neil Reynolds Morr and Kallet.

Football Rules Committee E. K. Hath Dartmouth Walter Camp Yale Harry L. Williams Minnesota Williams Harvard Princeton Trael Syracuse Orange Gridiron O'Neil Reynolds Morr Kallet Maline Segal Alexander Barsha Finsterwald Steele Last Wear

That Sioux City Battery Shines For Camp Travis Team

The Kelly Crosby battery of the 315th Engineers draws praise as they headline the Camp Travis clash against the Kelly Field squad. Spike Kelly has two no hit games and a streak of shutouts, while W J Crosby, last in the American League, partners him behind the plate. Homes are in Snyder Oklahoma and Gilmer Texas respectively with careers spanning Sioux City Waterloo and major league play. The duo is set to face the Kelly Field team this afternoon.

San Antonio Sioux City Battery Camp Travis Kelly Crosby Spike Kelly Company A 315Th Ammunition Trains Sioux City Waterloo Central Association Snyder Okla Spike Teddy Roosevelt W. J. Crosby Inngineers Gilmer Tex Kelly- Crosby Battery

Self Spiking Failures and a Golf Ball Eye Injury

A humorous relic notes two mishaps: baseball star Joe Jackson spiking his knee during a plate crowding moment and a golf shot that rebounded from a rock into a player's eye. The piece frames awkward accidents in sport with light commentary and an advertisement for Fad Steves & Sons.

Joe Jackson Cleveland Washington Walter Johnson Jackson Walter Johnson Fowely Himsel

Yankee Catching Staff Among Best In Majors

Miller Huggins, Yankees manager, fields a strong catching trio led by Al Walters Truck Hannah and Herold Ruel Hannah and Ruel are first season Yankees players with high batting averages Walters handles most catching duties but Ruel and Hannah are capable of sharing behind the plate.

Yankee Miller Tinggins Yankees al Walters Truck Hannah Herold Ruel Hannah Ruel Pacific Coast Yanks Memphis Southern Association Walters Huggins

Twilight baseball discussed for Waco series and six-club plan

Broncho management considers introducing evening twilight games after supper, with a 6:30 start eyed to fit business schedules. A double header against Waco is set for 2:30, offering hope of improved outcomes as pitching holds strong and bats seek consistency.

League Park Benson Minneapolis Minn Texas Broncos Waco Perry Ejis Hardy Elis Hardy Grouchos Buddy Rezza Baggan Loft Garden Jimmy Stewart Buddy Fort Worth Panthertown Harper Townsend Iocals Mattegon

Cudgel Wins Kentucky Handicap In Tight Finish

Cudgel, the favorite, captured the Kentucky handicap at Louisville on July 1 over a field of 12 three year olds and older. Pit Jr. placed second with Hollister third as the race covered 1 mile and a quarter. The winner earned about $15,000 for owner.

Louisville Pit Jr Hollister

McMurray Elected A and M Baseball Captain

J. D. McMurray of Cuero named captain of the A and M College baseball team for next year. A two letterman, he earned his first football letter last fall on the squad that won the Southwest Conference title and was tipped by some sports writers as an all Southwestern tackle. McMurray is catcher and a steady hitter, also noted for boxing where he lately won a heavyweight cadet corps shield. He previously starred in athletics at Cuero High School.

J. D. McMurray Cuero A and M McMurray M. McMurray Cuero, High School Anl

Remount Team Beats Headquarters Garage Detachment 7 to 4

The Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 329 baseball team defeated the Headquarters Garage Detachment squad 7 to 4 on a fast game with two errors per side. McQueen pitched effectively for Remount while Petters struggled for Garage Detachment. Remount plans games with Camp Stanley for today and seeks future matches around San Antonio. contact via Crockett 6660. Harvard Varsity outpaced Yale in the annual boat race on the Hoosatonic River, finishing two lengths ahead in 10 minutes 58 seconds for a two mile course.

Remount Depot Camp Travis McQueen Petters Reehol R.H.E. Garage Secesses Hc Orillo Lilly Camp Stanley Nichols San Antonio Crockett 6660 Harvard Yale Derry Conn Harvard Varsity Hoosatonic River

Milton Wins 100 Mile Harkness Trophy Race at Sheepshead Bay

Tom Milton drove a Duesenberg to win the 100 mile Harkness trophy on the Sheepshead Bay wooden speedway in 63:81. Barney Oldfield finished second with his Golden Submarine, followed by Ire Vail in a Hudson and Ralph De Palma in a Packard. Dario Resta retired when his car burst into flames. Louis Chevrolet started scratch and finished last after race delays. Fifty thousand spectators attended amid Belmont Park horse racing nearby.

SHEEPSHEAD BAY #&PEEDWAY Tom Milton Barney, Oldfiala Deen Ire Vail Ralph de Palma Packard Dario Resta Louis Chevrolet Belmont Park

Meats St Anthony Baseball Clash on Sunday Afternoon

The Court of Honor baseball team and St. Anthony's College will play Sunday at 2 PM on the college diamond. The Court battery is Amann and Barnes, while Sullivan or Caldwell may start for the Collegians with Griffin behind the mask. The match pits two strong city amateurs, with the Court of Honor adding several players since their last appearance.

Court of Honor St. Anthony's College College Amann Barnes Collegians Sullivan Caldwell Griffin

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