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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

16

Nags Defeat Bronchos 6 2 Behind Fifth Inning Burst

Shreveport moves to a 6 2 win over San Antonio as Bronchos outhit 11 5. Slim Harding exits after five, Jost shuts down the visitors in relief. Sloan, Diamond, Kneaves, and Smith spark the locals with timely hits and a productive fifth inning.

Shreveport San Antonio Bronchos Alamo City Harding Jost Sloan Sid Smith Nags Duncker Dee Clark Dunckel Schrader Knaupp Burch Diamond Smith Kneaves Dunckle Barr Iliner Beck Carroll Ollie Jost Becker San Antonio AB. R. H. C. A. E. Baggan Wotell Es Weeterzil Too Love Wee Sas Ee Dunckel Be Burch G Harding Dom Gy Arir Ass Gan Arsonic Ai Cce Matthews

Adair Leads Qualifiers In Montgomery Golf Meet

Perry Adair of Atlanta posted a 76 to lead qualifiers in the sixth annual invitation tournament of the Country Club of Montgomery. One hundred thirty five southern golfers participated in the qualifying. The finals are set for Saturday.

Adair Montgomery Ala Perry Adair Atlanta Country Club of

Two Double Headers Sunday’s Program At City League

The City Baseball League schedules two double headers for Sunday afternoon starting at 2. At League Park the XXX Pearls face Lone Star Brewery with fierce rivalry and brewery workers expected to attend. Meier's Pharmacy meets Steves Sash and Door in the opener. At Electric Park Knights of Columbus play Hibernians, then Potcher nicks clash with Ahrens Otts for nine innings. Leroy Hicks and Al Mannay star on mound in the second game.

City Baseball League League Park San Antonio XXX Pearls Lone Star Brewery Lone Stars Meier's Pharmacy Steves Sash and Door Company Steves Ahrens & Otts Electric Park Knights of Columbus Hibernians Knights Mikes Potchernicks Leroy Hicks al Mannay Sporting Goods

Waco Beats Beaumont Sage and Aitchison in Pinch Hitting

Waco County triumphs 2 to 1 as Sage and Aitchison shine in late situations. James and Malmquist stand out with key two and three base hits, while Conwell Kuhn and Nixon contribute, as Beaumont errors and fielding struggles shape the tight game.

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New Rifle Club Formed in Bowie With Forty Members

The Bowie Rifle Club organized with forty members to be supplied Krag rifles from the government. A north city target range is ready and practice will begin soon. Officers: E. G. LeStourgeon president, Dr. FE Turner vice president, J. Q. Nankervis secretary, James Vanlandingham executive officer. Members expect over one hundred soon. The club plans drills and contests to encourage quick mobilization and will award a medal for best arrival percentage at rendezvous during border tensions.

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American Association Scores From Kansas City and Louisville

At Kansas City Minneapolis edged Kansas City 13 to 12 while Louisville beat Indianapolis 8 to 5. Weather disrupted play with rain affecting other games.

American Association Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis

Texas League Thursday Standings and Results

Shreveport defeated San Antonio 5 to 3 and Waco beat Beaumont 2 to 1. Friday games feature Galveston at Fort Worth and Houston at Dallas with Beaumont at Waco and San Antonio at Shreveport on the slate.

San Antonio Houston St Navarro St Newark Shreveport Waco Beaumont Galveston Fort Worth Houston Dallas Psyd Waco Sereeeeee Aho SAN Antonio Beaumont Tresses

Lone Star Rifle Club Formed From Alamo City Group

The Alamo City Rifle Club changed its name Thursday night to Lone Star Rifle Club at a special meeting before the weekly shooting event. The NRA secretary sanctioned the change. Top score was 84 by P. J. Matzon. K. McAskill tied but barred as a house man. Roster additions include M. Bailey and others as the club enlarges.

Lone Star Rifle Club Alamo City Rifle Club National Rifle Association Riverside Gallery P. J. Matzon K. McAskill L. Weckman Jr Sam Rothwell F. Braden C. Barbera F. Flores M. Friederich J. R. Caldwell A. Rouff M. Bailey Herman Kuehnal Dan Dunham C. R. Fuquay L. T. Waters A. F. Fritz

Rain Expected in Key Baseball Fri Night Matchups

Weather likely to affect five Friday games as rain disrupts Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston. Worry over delays near forecasted swing due to damp conditions.

St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg New York

American League Standings and Team Records

The standings show Cleveland at 22 18 and Washington at 43 24 with .571 and .554, while St Louis and Philadelphia sit with 26 and 36 win totals respectively and other teams scattered in the middle. The text lists several team records and averages without a clear narrative or dates.

Tj. Pet Cleveland Ae NG Scoute Co Washington Borgo IE Katy Cnleage Co

Southern League scores from New Orleans and Atlanta

New Orleans defeats Memphis four to two after a late rally, with Brown Barger Ruel Kissinger and Higgins handling pitching duties. Chattanooga bests Atlanta five to two in Atlanta as Covington Kitch ens Lafitte and Perkins secure the win. Nashville edges Birmingham two to one in Birmingham, with Ellis Wells Street and Hauser combining on the mound.

New Orleans Memphis Brown, Barger Ruel Kissinger Higgins

Baseball Weather Sparks Flooded Schedule In Early Action

Rain delays affect several key matchups as Philadelphia faces Chicago Boston and Detroit clash while New York competes with St. Louis. Washington and Cleveland face shifting starts in a delayed program, with darkness halting play after four innings in one game.

Baseball score and weather notes from the day

Washington and Cleveland played to a 5 5 tie in Cleveland with a long scoreline and a called game at darkness. St Louis and New York had a rain postponed game, as did Chicago and Philadelphia and Boston at Detroit with more rain delays.

Washington Cleveland R. H. E. Washington Harper, Gallia Henry Coveleskie, McHale, Bagby O'Neill Detroit

Baseball Schedule Noted Postponements and Posts

National League notes list games slated at Brooklyn Cincinnati postponed in Brooklyn and Cincinnati, Boston host schedules indicate St Louis Boston game postponed, Philadelphia games posted as Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh New York games posted with venues and tentative times.

Welsh Bests Love in Ten Rounds at Ardmore Md

Fredie Welsh the lightweight champion outpointed Tommy Lowe of Washington over ten rounds in Ardmore Maryland. Lowe absorbed heavy punishment but failed to land on the champion as Welsh controlled the fight from start to finish.

Washington D. C Fredie Welsh Tommy Lowe Ardmore Lowe

Baseball and track notes from Detroit and Cleveland sports roundups

Cleveland waivers requested for Grover Lowdermilk and Tom Daly while Daly may stay with the Indians. Kilbane contemplates staying home from an Argentina trip. Detroit opens Blue Ribbon harness meeting with Club Day and rich purses. Cobb weights golf impact on batting. Earl Brooks shines in Saginaw high school circles. Sixty percent of Michigan high school stars rising in major league talk.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Americans Grover Lowdermilk Tom Daly Indians Fohl Lowdermilk Daly White Sox England Detroit Mich Detroit Athletic Club Detroit Country Club Detroit Club Saginaw, Mich Michigan Earl Brooks Arthur Hill High School Saginaw

Dolly Stark In Town For Conference With Local Club

M R Stark the famous baseball figure, known as Dolly Stark, visits to discuss a possible signing with President Morrison J Benson of the local club. If signed, Stark would likely debut in the near future and brings extensive experience, including prior time with the San Antonio team as a shortstop.

M. R. Stark Tdolly Memphis Besball Southern Association Morrison J. Benson Benson Stark San Antonio

Travel Ad Promises Sleeper Routes to Memphis and Chicago

An advertising snippet offers through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily via New Orleans and steamer, priced at 84 dollars and 15 cents for New York travelers, with Southern Pacific branding and an advance notice.

New York New Orleans Southern Pacific Memphi Chicago Pascific Memphis

Consolation round pairings announced in city tennis event

Pairings for the consolation round of the city tennis championship were announced Friday morning. Fifteen players were named to contest for the Potchernick sporting goods prize racquet. First four matches begin Saturday at 5 30 pm with Willard Berman meeting Lieutenant Rafferty Oscar Worthley facing Dick Terrell Henry Barnhoeff meeting John Turner and Nat Goldsmith opposing Frank Hicks. Remaining pairings include Edmond Young vs Ernest Groos Aubrey Schofield vs R M Schwabe F Stille vs H S Mulliken and Leslie McIlhenny drawing a bye. Previous day results featured S W Peeler defeating Dr L K Beck 4 6 6 3 6 1 Leon Walthall beating Ned Jewett 6 0 6 1 Claude Fuquay defeating W W Adams 6 1 6 0 A W Orton finishing a day old match 7 5 6 4 Dan Murphy edging Rafferty in an exhibition. Friday’s schedule lists Leon Walthall vs R Neibert 430 pm Semp Russ vs Warren Henderson Lt Greely vs M Goldsmith J W Orton vs H T Wilson. Sleeper services to Memphis and Chicago noted. Southern Pa

Potchernick Sporting Goods Concern Willard Berman Lieutenant Rafferty Oscar Worthley Dick Terrell Henry Barnhoeff John Turner Nat Goldsmith Frank Hicks Edmond Young Ernest Groos Aubrey Schofield R. M. Schwabe F. Stille H. S. Mulliken Leslie McIlhenny S. W. Peeler Leon Walthall Ned Jewett Claude Fuquay W. W. Adams A. W. Orton Leslie Mcllhenny Dan Murphy Rafferty R. Neibert Semp Russ Warren Henderson Lieutenant Greely M. Goldsmith J. W. Orton H. T. Wilson

Dallas Beats Buffs in Opening Series Game

Dallas defeated Houston 11 to 4 in the series opener. Criss endured a heavy barrage while Bono received solid support. Snedecor joined the lineup as a first baseman, and Picher Karr was released to Galveston to make room for him.

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Cubs Sign Knabe As Coach And Utility Infielder

Otto Knabe veteran NL infielder was signed by Chicago Cubs president Weeghman as coach and utility infielder. He had been released by Pittsburg Pirates manager Callahan after a dispute over payment. The report notes $84.15 in New York and their return.

Chicago Otto Knabe Weeghman Chicago Cubs Knabe Callahan Pittsburg Pirates

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