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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

8

Bronchos Triumph Over Waco 7 6 In League Park Showdown

The San Antonio Bronchos defeated the Waco Tars 7 to 6 at League Park. Don alds struggled as Francis shut down late threats and Dunckel, Layden, and Perry sparked a fourth quarter rally for the visitors.

Francis Baggan Dunckel Layden Perry Booe Tierney Bove Zinn Donalds Conwell Sicking Bobe Cook Regis League Park Bagxan Bronchos Lay

Perry Adair Wins Low Score Honors in Southern Golf

Perry Adair of Atlanta won low score honors in the qualifying round of the Southern Golf Association championship with 79 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The Atlanta team won the foursome with 331, while Druid Hills Club and Audubon New Orleans followed. Reuben Bush and Bobby Jones tied for second with 81 as match play began on Wednesday.

Birmingham Ala H. G. Davis Bryan Heard Houston Tex

Standings Update from Texas League Tuesday Results

Texas League results list Waco 7 San Antonio 6 and Shreveport 5 Houston 3 with Fort Worth 4 Dallas 3. Tomorrow schedule has Waco at San Antonio Houston at Shreveport and Fort Worth at Dallas.

Waco San Antonio Shreveport Houston Fort Worth Dallas Houston Eee Ee Enee Nantonio Galveston I.&g.n.ry Colorado Springs Denver

National League Tuesday Results Report

Brooklyn and Pittsburgh had rainouts while Philadelphia and Chicago also weathered rain. Cincinnati topped New York 6 to 5 and St. Louis beat Boston 3 to 2. Games are set for Wednesday with New York at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago plus Boston at St. Louis and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.

Brooklyn-Pittsburg Philadelphia-Chicago Cincinnati New York St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg Chcago Seeee

Baseball scores roundup from the American League and National League

The day yielded several results with New York beating Detroit 5 to 4, St. Louis defeating Washington 6 to 2, Chicago taking Philadelphia 6 to 3, and Boston routing Cleveland 11 to 4. Upcoming games feature St. Louis at Philadelphia and Chicago at Washington with Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Boston.

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Baseball scores from Cincinnati and St Louis games

Cincinnati beat New York 6 to 5 in Cincinnati with detailed inning scores and batters Schupp McCarty Schneider Mitchell Clark Huhn. St Louis defeated Boston 3 to 2 in St Louis with pitchers Tyler Ragan Tra sressor Meadows Snyder and final line 39 1.

Cincinnati Newa New York Schupp and McCarty Schneider Mitchell and Clark Huhn St. Louis Boston R. H. E. Boston Tyler, Ragan and Trasressor Meadows and Snyder

Fort Worth Triumphs Over Dallas 4 3 in Tight Pinch Game

Apple gate shut down late pressure as Fort Worth beat Dallas 4 to 3. Palmer drove in runs and Cook made a spectacular one hand catch while Applegate relieved Munsell in the fifth. Highlights include Williams two base hits and a Palmer home run.

Dallas Tex Applegate Compere Munsell Fort Worth Palmer Cook AB. R Bernsen Sharman Ae Stow Graf P. E Dallas— AB A. E. Cook Callahan Sf Mattick Rae Palmer Tatschi Schleibner Muna 6, Evscocscccegeseis 2,823 8 Minsell, P. . Compere Brownlow Jacobus Comere Williams Kircher Colaba Dodd Mattick Ene Schilebner Ens Stow Cooper Matthews

Cocreham To Pitch Final Home Game Thursday

Eugene Cocreham, ex Boston world champion Baves pitcher now with San Antonio, will start the last home game at League Park against Waco Navigator Thursday afternoon. The club secured him from Kansas City after talks with the KC club, and he is praised as a major asset by Manager Charley O’Leary. Fans praise the team’s recent form and exciting play despite park access repairs on St Marys Street affecting attendance.

Eugene Cocreham Baves San Antonio League Park Waco Navigator Harrison J. Benson Cocrehan Kansas City K. C Charley O'Leary Walter Morris Shamrocks St. Mary's Street Hot Wells Navarro Houston Alamo Plaza

Texas Patriotic Tennis Tournament Set at UT

The Texas State Patriotic Tennis Tournament starts June 11 on the University of Texas court with seven events including Men’s singles and boys’ singles. Rules follow the national association, with War Department approval and Red Cross proceeds guidance.

Austin Tex University of Texas United States National Lawn Tennis Association D. A. Penick Texas Tennis Association National Lawn Tennis Association War Department American Red Cross

Gassers Rally as Visitors Defeat Buffs in Shreveport

In Shreveport Louisiana on Tuesday the Gassers beat the Buffs 5 to 3 after Sid Smith hit a key three run blast in the eighth inning and later scored on a sacrifice fly. Houston and Shreveport players posted the game’s notable runs and defensive plays.

Grubb Conwell James Malmquist Tierney Leslie Miller Layden Perry Sentell Watell Charley O'Leary Shreveport Sid Smith Goldie Betts Smith Houston AB. R.H. C Hemmingway OB Northen Stolltauers Newnam Stocse Noyes Watson Glenn xMartina Furke Tullos Carroll Flynn Nyg Cain Betts Gleason Breveport Britton Nye Burke Stellbauer Nixon Newnorm Query Vitter Kane

The Following Passe Through Hell Gate Today

A New York shipping news misprint led to obituary notices appearing under a dramatic heading. Rev Henry Saunderson notes no libel since named individuals cannot prove their case. The Unitarians press rep recalls the mix up in a Boston Advertiser column.

Henry Saunderson New York Hell Gate Saunderson Boston Advertiser

Russi Jr Wins Lone Star Shoot at rifle range

C F Russi Jr captured first with 90 of 100 on the Lone Star rifle range at 408 Military Plaza. A Rouff and Charley Barbera tied for second with 89, J Barloco 88, and others scoring above 80 percent. The club plans a prize event later this month and offers NRA members access on Tuesdays and Thursdays to prep.

C. I. Russi Jr Lone Star Rifle Range Military Plaza A. Rouff Charley Barbera J. Barloco T. H. Williams E. Menn G. A. Turner

First Sacker Would Join Team

Local ball teams seeking an able first sacker may contact Otto Schuler at Travis 3574. Last season he played for a nearby club and could bolster infield depth.

Otto Schuler Travis

Wells-Fargo Team Seeks Amateur Challenge After East Return

A Wells-Fargo squad returns from the East and expresses willingness to play with any real amateur team. The group seeks competitive matches to showcase talent and regain form after travel.

Wells-Fargo

Baseball Scores From Across The Midwest Standings

At Indianapolis the Kansas City team won 4 to 1 over Indianapolis. Louisville defeated Minneapolis 4 to 3 in ten innings at Louisville. Toledo and Milwaukee played to a 7 to 5 Milwaukee win after a 3 to 3 tie at Toledo. Columbus beat Paul 4 to 2 in ten innings.

American Association Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Paul

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