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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

8

Rotan, Texan shines as Southern event narrows

In Memphis the Southern Golf Association tournament at Memphis Country Club whittles 64 qualifiers to semi final contenders. George W Rotan of Waco and other notables survive after 14 rounds of match play, including Perry Adair at 15 beating his father in a 19 hole match.

Memphis Tenn Southern Golf Association Memphis Country Club Nelson Whitney R. G. Bush Whitney Bawden New Orleans R. G. Watkins S. L. Probasco Chattanooga Perry Adair W. H. Rowan Atlanta F. G. Stahlman Nashville J. P. Edrington Ashton Evans C. C. Pfiel George W. Adair Adair Bryan Heard Houston Tex Heard Whitney Bow

Golf Results From New Orleans Show Late Surprises

Den of New Orleans hosts a brisk Wednesday round with few shocks. Nelson Whitney of New Orleans dominates early rounds, while George Rotan of Waco and W. H. Rowan of Atlanta post strong wins. Several matches stretch to extra holes as intensities rise in the championship division first round and second round play.

C. N Munger Dallas W. H. Rowan Atlanta Nelson Whitney New Orleans C. W. Jones Macon A. H. Tutwiler Birmingham George V. Rotan Waco Tex Southwest Simpson Dean Rome Jack Howard J. P. Edrington Leigh Carroll Memphis Edrington C. O. Pfeil J. ©. Hardy Jr Fred Birchett C. M. Tyson Knoxville Cc. H. Munger J. H. Douay J. Falls J. White Whitney Bowden B. Heard Houston Roy Munger Douglas Roberts Joe Gumbel Jack Spratt M. J. Condon J. L. Brode L. Jacoby J. P. R. Whittle R. H. Baugh Jack Hartridge Jacksonville Ev T. Clark Nashville A. C. Hutchinson J. E. England Little Rock W. P. Stewart I. M. Harding A. F. Anderson Cc. W. Jones G. W. Foochee W. Richardson A. H. Mallory A. M. Throckmorton R. G. Busch R. G. Blanton J. W. Rea G. N. Aldridge R. G. Bush J. W. F. Rhea G. Watkins E. Martin Ashton Evan George W. Adair Ae Bowden Catenin J Q Fase D. A Rian

Americans Enter Scotch Open at Prestwick Golf

Entry list for the British open at Prestwick, Scotland shows 193 competitors. Three Americans participate Francis Ouimet Harold Webber and John J. McDermott, with three French players also listed.

London Prestwick Scotland Francis Ouimet Harold Webber Toledo John J. McDermott

Golf results show tight matches across final round

Stahlman beat J A Selden 1 up and J P Edrington topped Leigh Carroll 1 up in 19 holes. Pfeil defeated Joe Gumber 3-1 while Rotan beat Jack Howard 3-1 and Rowan edged Munger 5-4.

South Texas Baseball Association Elects Officers

The South Texas Baseball Association will elect officers at a managers meeting of clubs forming a new independent organization. The session, in the St. Anthony hotel tapestry room, occurs Thursday night at 8 15 p m. Acting Secretary Sam Rothwell returns and notes strong member enthusiasm. Frank Noel of The Light will chair the meeting and delegates from prospective teams are urged to attend.

South Texas Baseball Association Independent Baseball Organization St. Anthony Hotel Sam Rothwell Frank Noel the Light

Kaufmans' Baseball Meeting Set for Thursday Night

The Kaufman baseball club will meet at the Kaufman store Thursday night at 8 o'clock. All players are requested to be on hand.

Kaufmans Kaufman Baseball Club Kaufman Store

Teams Seek Sunday Game in or out of Town

Aocal note says teams wanting a Sunday game either in the morning or afternoon should call Crockett 4208 after 6 pm. Ask for A Wall.

Crockett A. Wall

Hunch the Nation Over Prince Albert Ad Campaign

Beginning tomorrow a unique Prince Albert tobacco ad series will appear at regular intervals. The ads feature the character Hunch, created for Charles Reynolds Tobacco and illustrated by top artists, promising cheerful natural copy and seaside humor to engage readers nationwide. The feature notes Hunch does not exist in real life and explains the ad’s town character. G. H. & S. A. seeks a game for next Sunday, favoring the M. Halff nine.

Prince Albert R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Texas League Results Prompt Midweek Standings

Wednesday’s Texas League games end in a 4 4 tie between Houston and Galveston after 11 innings. Fort Worth defeats Waco 2 1 while San Antonio tops Beaumont 8 7 and Austin beats Dallas 4 3. Thursday matchups set with San Antonio at Beaumont and Houston at Galveston. Fort Worth visits Waco and Dallas at Austin.

Houston Galveston Fort Worth Waco San Antonio Beaumont Austin Dallas Beaumont A Ft. Worth Houston See Ween Dallas Ee Austin Ween

National League Scores Big Gaps Across Six Games

The National League results show Philadelphia defeat New York 10 to 3 and Brooklyn topping Boston 6 to 3. St Louis beat Cincinnati 6 to 2 and Chicago won against Pittsburg 6 to 5 with Boston in Brooklyn and New York in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg Standing of the Ciubs Ae L, Pet Cincinnati Teeee Wae Chicago Scene Brooklyn Philadelphia

American League Results and Thursday Schedule

Wednesday scores include Philadelphia 10 Boston 1 and Washington 2 New York 0. St Louis 7 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 6 Chicago 2. Thursday games have Cleveland at Chicago and St Louis at Detroit with Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston.

Philadelphia Boston Washington New York St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Gdie Detroit Re St. Louis Ee Boston Steen Ewes Chicago Te Cesere Neveland

Federal League matchups and early standings listed

Brooklyn leads with 16 Baltimore 4 and Indianapolis 9 St. Louis 6 Chicago 5 Kansas City 2 Pittsburg 5 Buffalo 3. Play Thursday Chicago in Kansas City Indianapolis in St. Louis Baltimore in Pittsburg Buffalo in Brooklyn Palm Beach Suits Lentz Tailor Adv a Chicken dinner $1 White Horse Tavern wer.

Brooklyn Baltimore Indianapolis St. Louis Chicago Kansas City Pittsburg Buffalo White Horse Tavern Etna Lyd. W. T. Fet Eee Indianapolis Juffalo

Real Goods Nelson Poised To Challenge Ernst

Adolph Ernst light heavyweight champion faces George Nelson of Salt Lake in a 180 pound finish match at the Hravig Club next Tuesday at 3 pm. Nelson has defeated Dr Roller and Allen Eustice in recent bouts and is seen as favoring an upset against Ernst who has been beaten by the Seattle dentist.

Adolph Ernst George Nelson Salt Lake Hravig Club Nebraska Kansas Ernst Nelson Dr. Roller Frank Gotch Seattle Frank Schmarder Lincoln Allen Eustice Zbyszko

Ball Draws First Blood In Baseball Dispute

Chicago June 4 Judge Foell upheld the Cincinnati Nationals stance and made permanent the injunction blocking Chief Johnson from playing with the Federal League. The Federals and Kansas City plan an appeal. Johnson will play in all Federal towns except Chicago.

Chicago Johnson Foell Cincinnati National League Federal League Independents Federals Kansas City Cincinnati Illinois Barres

Civil suits threatened against pitcher and club for 30000

The statement warned that civil damage suits against the pitcher and the Kansas City club totaling 30000 would be vigorously prosecuted.

Kansas City Club

Johnson Not To Play Pending Contract Decision

Chicago June 4 Johnson will not be used in any game until a final decision on the validity of his contract. President Gilmore of the Federal League announced an immediate appeal, while E. E. Gates said the judge's Foell decision applies only in Cook County.

Chicago Johnson Gilmore Federal League E. E. Gates League Foell Cook County Gates

Resolute Triumphs Over Vanitie In Second Test

In Rye New York on June 4 the Resolute designed by Herreshof defeated Alexander 8 Cochran’s Vanitie in a 25.5 mile Long Island Sound race. The result, eleven seconds on elapsed time and about 3 minutes 12 seconds on corrected time, follows a closely contested beat to windward with the Resolute showing faster in moderate airs and Vanitie needing further tuning.

Rye N. Y Resolute Alexander Cochran Thomas Lipton Long Island Sound

Marsans Suspended as Demands Trigger Salary Talks

Cincinnati June 4 1914 manager Herzog suspended outfielder Marsans and Davenport after they demanded new contracts with higher pay and mutuality clauses. Davenport left the club with the team before their Boston trip.

Cuban Dave Davenport Cincinnati Boston Herzog Marsans Davenport

Laurel Heights Golf Course Reopens After Weed Siege

A decayed mower sidelined for a month returns to action as weeds overgrow the Laurel Heights course. The scene plays out Thursday morning with golf slated Thursday through Sunday and possibly longer as players reclaim the links.

Laurel Heights Golf Club Golf Links Laurel Heights

Bronchos Triumph In 8 7 Rainy Beaumont clash

San Antonio bats pound Beaumont for 8 to 7 victory in a ragged game marked by fielding miscues. Swan and Crabble pitched, McMahon sparked the visitors with three hits, while Edmonds Goodwin and Crabble doubled for the winners. The teams meet again for two more games.

McMahon Nags Mac Edmonds Knaupp Crabble Goodwin Nixon Betts San Antonio AB. R. H. C. A. Comin Ccc Svesseseeds Derauer Ye Burch Eeesscens Suvcaess Sheffield Waccscesers Eamonds Essseseess Dodd Es Cooke Durkin Swan Loreem Beaumont Maloney Larson Collin Crabbie Wil Burch Bas San Antonio Matthews Moran

Owls and Orioles Rally In Junior B Indoor Baseball Doubleheader

In a Wednesday Junior B Indoor Baseball League twin bill at the Y M C A the Owls blanked the Hawks 4 0 while the Orioles edged the Eagles 8 7 in a slugfest Hix Gree and team mates shut out the Hawks with Stewart hit for the losers Dascom Crosby Hays and Green provided key hits for the Owls In game two H Hamilton sparkled for the Orioles with two baggers and Evans Lawrence Porter had singles Tatum Davis and Schafer led the Eagles with timely hits

Owls Hawks Orioles Eagle Hix Gree Stewart Lewis Green H. Kin Kalies Dascom Crosby Hays H. Hamilton Willow Evans Lawrence Porter Eac Tatum Davis Schafer Eag

President Comiskey releases Charl Quarders to Chattanooga

CHICAGO June 4 President Comiskey of the Chicago America announces the release of Charl Quarders, infielder, to the Chattanooga Southern Association Club. Palm Beach Suits Lentz tailor.

Rders Chattanooga Chicago Ill Presiden Comiskey The Chicago America Charl Quarders Chatooga Southern Association

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