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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1917

Page

17

Panthers and Broncs Split Bid in Fort Worth Battle

In Fort Worth on June 9 Albert Bernsen hit a homer as the Panthers beat the Broncs 2 to 1. Rinaldo Williams and Layden produced early threats, with Williams adding a sac bunt near fault then scoring on Gray’s deep sacrifice fly. Dillinger pitched strong for the Panthers, limiting the Broncs to a lone eighth inning score as Rook quieted the lineup with six innings of work.

Fort Worth Tex Albert William Raymond Bernsen The Broncs Panthers Rock Rinaldo Williams Tierney Reck Bernsen Layden Sentell Williams Rinaldo Rook Book Dollay Gray Booe Wiliams Dillinger Bronco Sicking Cook Dodd Atz Panther Johnny Baggan Dunckel Baggan Perry Hollander San Antonio Traggan Dunckell Texas Levguer Jooe Peers Kircher Mrrok May Sharman Hayes Jake Atz Clayton Perry O'Leary Harper Barfoot Applegate Perritt AB. R. H Winween Kcsadssene Smarcks Jayden Ricking DO Mook Sisveseaceceseks Cray Jccaw Witale Dicksexssneseee Mae Antonio Icceeesteanss Mare Werth Seis Seins Gray Dricket

Leary Resigns as Manager of Broncs in Fort Worth

Charley O'Leary resigns as manager of the San Antonio Broncos to become a scout for a major league club. Clayton Perry acts as manager during a Fort Worth series as the team has shown improving play while O'Leary sought a new scouting post and left amid fan support.

Leary Broncs Perry Charley O’leary San Antonio Broncos Harrison J. Benson O'Leary Charley Benson O’leary Detroit Tigers St. Paul (Association Association Clayton Perry Beaumont Oilers Fort Worth

Belmont Results First Race Adeline Patricia Wins

Belmont results list multiple races with winners, seconds and thirds. Adeline Patricia ridden by J Williams won the first race 4 1/2 furlongs, with Memories and Mrs Trubbel placing second and third,Time 541-5. Other races include steeplechase and mile events with Sarsenet Abdon Spear Lance Paloma Mr Species and Dovedale among top finishers.

Adelina Patricia J. Williams Memories Keogh Mrs. Trubbel Robinson Belvale Killarney Adoration II la Russe Thrills L’ Independente Tea Party Golding Rocking Chair Guess Work Brocatelle Sarsenet Haynes Abdon Klenck Wolferton Palmer Bally Bay Archdale Gopal Plaintiff Spear Lance W. Martin Paloma J. Tucker Mr. Species H. Tucker Scarpia II Loftus Borrow Finn Pickens Stromboli Ed Crump Spur Chiclet Air Man Daddy's Choice Courtship Collins Passing Fancy Kreeger Riverside Buxton Burlingame Consel Dan Election Genesis Master McGrath Dovedale Rowan Chieftain Spectre Troise Sir Richard Jonathan Silver Sandals

Fort Worth and Dallas Triumph on Saturday Scores

Results show Fort Worth beat San Antonio 2 to 1, Dallas defeated Shreveport 5 to 2, and Houston won 2 to 1 while Waco edged out in a 1-? match with the same day results.

Fort Worth San Antonio Dallas Shreveport Houston Waco

Sunday Playoff Matchups Across Texas Cities

The schedule lists games with Sunday fixtures: San Antonio at Fort Worth, Waco at Houston, and Shreveport at Dallas. Each pairing features local teams in regional action.

San Antonio Fort Worth Waco Houston Shreveport Dallas

Weather and Scores Delays and Results Across Cities

Philadelphia at St. Louis postponed due to rain. Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 2 to 1. New York beat Chicago 4 to 0. Boston won 6 to 5 over Pittsburg.

Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Chicago Boston Pittsburg

Sunday Baseball Card Matchups Across MLB Cities

Play Sunday features Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis and Boston Pittsburgh on an off day, outlining planned games and matchups for the day.

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

Scores From Early Baseball Action

Philadelphia defeated St Louis 2 to 1 while Cleveland beat New York 2 to 0. Chicago triumphed over Washington 5 to 4 and Detroit edged Boston 1 to 0.

Yd. W. L. Pet Chicago Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland New York Washington Detroit

Montreal Results First Race at Five Furlongs

Race by race summary from Montreal track detailing winners and payouts. First race was Sweep Up with Lady Eileen second and Fern Handley third. Subsequent races list Copper King, Hanovia, Early Light, Blue Fox, Paymaster, Reno as winners with times and horses noted. Also ran entries include Sam Pickett Peerless One Theodore Fair Confidence Colbetta New Haven Stucco Cynoisure and others.

Lomas Lady Eileen Crump Fern Handley Sloan Sam Pickett Peerless One Theodore Fair Confidence Corn Broom Copper King Rice Lacal Jeffcote Ampion Old Pop Tyrone Isabelle H Ravencourt Hanovia Christie Luke Iron Cross II New Haven Stucco Cynoisure Colbetta Blue Fox Jeffcott Lady Mexican Costumer Mink Varda Anita Seville Noureddin Paymaster Tito McDermott Margery Roger Quien Sabe Euterpe Perteus Harbard Lady Ward Dartmouth Reno Bell Obolus Stelen Ante

Whits Beats Tillman in Ten Round Chicago Bout

Charley Whits, a Chicago lightweight, won a scrappy ten round fight at Nicollet baseball park in Minneapolis. Johnny Tillman was saved from a knockout in the seventh by the bell and was floored twice in the second and once again in the fifth.

Minneapolis Minn Charley Whits Chicago Nicollet Baseball Park Johnny Tillman Tillmanne

Mrs J W Schofield Defeats All Comers In Open Rifle Meet

Mrs J W Schofield topped an open rifle competition at 300 yards with 83 of 100 as G V Richter and G Taylor tied for second with 86 each. Other high scorers included Co C Coffee 82 and Searcy 82. range custodian H H Mitchell lauds her as one of the greatest female shots in years.

J. W. Schofield G. V. Richter G. Taylor John Frost J. H. Frost R.T. Chambers E. Gullett H. T. Maths Co. C. Coffee Searcy T. C. Frost L. C. Mathis J. E. Brinkenmeyer H. B. O’brien G. Delph W. A. Jones Quinton Lightner L. L. Lightner R. H. Irvin W. B. Mitchell H. B. Adams Schofield Davy Crockett Rifle Club H. H. Mitchell

Dallas Giants Triumph Over Shreveport Gassers 5-2

Dallas Giants defeated the Shreveport Gassers 5 to 2 at Dallas. Cook hit a double and Schliebner a triple as Dallas rallied with eleven hits. Munsell started for Shreveport, Lewis relieved, and Dallas capitalized on early pitching as Terry absorbed the loss.

Dallas Tex Dallas Giants Chunker Terry Shreveport Gassers Terry Cook Schliebner Giants Munsell Lewis A. E. Nixon Ivediansckex Cation Varrell, Sr Johnston Ee Brocks Wsssceereecsees Lullowegs Saeed Kareae Schuebner Brooks Mattick Palmer Litschi Tullos Burke Callahan Ty Munsell Smith Shreveport Hooper Matthews

Chicago U Wins Big Nine Track Meet at Stagg Field

Chicago University won the annual Big Nine track meet at Stagg Field scoring 541 and 2 points. Illinois finished second with 411 and 2 points, followed by Missouri 24, Oberlin 10, Notre Dame 8, Kansas 7, Purdue 6, Indiana 31 and 2, Ohio State 3, Dubuque 3, Northwestern 38, Ames 21 and 2, Nebraska 1.

Chicago Chicago University Stagg Field Illinois Missouri Oberlin Notre Dame Kansas Purdue Indiana Ohio State Dubuque Northwestern Ames Nebraska

Publicity Gaffe on Censorship Exposed

A Boston dispatch claimed voluntary censorship kept the flotilla departure secret. The German side knew the plans, exposing the flaw in censoring from the American public.

Boston

Courses Are Sometimes More Difficult to Play

A former amateur champion notes that golf courses can present tougher play conditions at times varying by course design and maintenance. He reflects on how wind, greens, and hazards shape scoring and strategy.

Weather and wind slow scoring early season golf

The writer explains how conditions govern medal scores and game feel across seasons. Warm weather loosens play and boosts form while spring courses, wind, and heavy atmosphere cause misjudged distances and costly errors. He cites a Kernwood hole where wind and lies produced unexpected fives.

Harry Vardon America Kernwood Country Club The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Chapas to Meet Tractions in Morning Nine Inning Game

The Chapas face the Traction Company at Electric Park starting at 9 30 this morning. Manager Stahl says Chapas, winners of two prior eleven inning games, seek the bell jerker victory despite Tractions being a new addition to the local scene.

Chapas Traction Company Electric Park Stahl Chapa

Buffs Rally For Second Straight Win Over Waco

Houston. Tex. Grubb's error and McCarty's triple sparked a seventh inning rally as the Buffs beat Waco 8 to 7. Key plays included Vann's sacrifice fly and Stellbauer's putout at the plate. Moore and Donalds split pitching duties with Donalds earning the decision.

Houston Tex Grubb McCarty Britton Buffs Wacooo Moore Ed Donalds Vann Stellbauer Donalds Leslie Conwell Newnam Moore Waco Vitter

Louisville Racing Results Show Wide-Open Cards and Payouts

First race winner Mehaf fey with Free Cutter second and Angeline third. Time 64 3-5. Second race Matre wins over Fuzzy Wuazzy and Lindenthal. Time 1:15 2-5. Third race Mary H takes win with Sleet second and Miss Fannie third. Time 1:46 2-5. Fourth race Skiles Knob wins with Billy Joe second and Fleetabelle third. Time 1:14. Fifth race James T Clark top, Tex Foreman second, Escoba third. Time 0:01 2-5. Sixth race Opportunity wins over Prince Hermis and Ellison. Time 1:53. Seventh race Alert wins over Alfadir and Square Dealer. Time 1:46 4-5. Other named horses listed as also ran.

Mehaffey Andress Free Cutter Gonnolly Angeline Gentry Prince Igor King Trovato Olympian King Rockwood Baronet Matre Meehan Fuzzy Wuazzy Wingfield Lindenthal Hanover Blue Cap Benjamin Thornwood Primero Margaret N Milbrey Mary H Louder Sleet Goose Miss Fannie Lapille Fly Wome Skiles Knob Connolly Billy Joe Fleetabelle Sparkler Water War Arthur Middleton John Jr James T.clark Tex. Foreman Escoba Blue Paradise Atalanta Gypsy Queen Big Enough Jay Bird James Foster Jack Hare Jr Opportunity Murphy Prince Hermis Dishman Ellison Pratt Embroidery Alert Alfadir Carroll Square Dealer Duchess of Litwell Honey Shuck Fascination Margaret E

Western Association Scores From Tulsa McAlester Denison and Oklahoma City

In Tulsa Tulsa beat Fort Smith 7 to 3. At McAlester McAlester won 6 to 4 over Sherman. Denison lost 0 to 3 at Denison against Ardmore. Oklahoma City routed Muskogee 65 to 3.

Western Association Tulsa Fort Smith McAlester Sherman Denison Ardmore Oklahoma City Muskogee

Unclear Scores From City League Standings

American Association results show Toledo 4, Minneapolis 3, Milwaukee 3, Louisville 0 while Kansas City Columbus and Indianapolis St Paul are listed with rain. No further context available.

American Association Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City-Columbus Indianapolis-St. Paul

It Was Ma's Fault George’s Growth Alarmed Neighbors

A humorous anecdote about George who grows rapidly despite neighbors noting his cleanliness and frequent baths. He attributes his swift growth to his mother’s influence, joking that she “waters me too much.”

George Boston

Windsor Racetrack Results First Race Four Furlongs

Windsor results show High Cost winning the opening race in 4 furlongs at 114 with a $7.30 payout. Tread Lightly placed second and Lota third as show payoffs noted after times 365 1-6. Also listed are participants Cebrita Attorney Muir Star Baby Ebenizer Hasty Label Gay Greetings Ruth Stathem Iris h and Little Menard.

Smith Claver Lota McIntyre Cebrita Attorney Muir Star Baby Ebenizer Hasty Label Gay Greetings Ruth Stathem Little Menard Sybil Molesworth Swift Fox Merimee War Majestic Magic Mirror Old Harry Mico Girl Gay Life Riposta Dyson Wall Street Valerie Qking Tuscan Jackson Titan Scherzer Liberator Archduke Harry Ll. Spokane Queen Glindiola Bac Grumpy Joe PD Slippery Elm Ormes All Smiles Crepuscle Gipsy Black Frost Haynes Day Day Tarleton P Jenkins Commauretta Louise Paul Miss Waters Ralph Col. Gutelus Potableu World's Wonder Galaway Gold Crest Boy Little String Col Matt Johnson Star Shooter No Manager Good Counsel Fenrock

Asylum Beats Parita Parita In Pitching Duel

The Southwestern Insane Asylum baseball team of San Antonio defeated Parita Parita 3 to 1 in a pitching duel at Tex. Navert for the visitors and Corn for the locals held the teams to four hits each. Corn struck out eight while eleven locals were retired on strikes. Final score 3 to 1 with Dayton Smith finishing on the mound for Asylum.

Parita Tex Southwestern Insane Asylum San Antonio Navert Corn Naxert Dayton Smith

Southern League Scores Snapshot

Chattanooga edged Memphis 5 to 3 while New Orleans beat Atlanta 9 to 2. Birmingham defeated Mobile 6 to 3 and Nashville triumphed over Little Rock 3 to 3. The ninth inning cited Little Rock’s attempt to catch a train.

Bobby Jones Birmingham Ala Bobby Joes Atlanta Louis Jacoby New Orleans Chattanooga Memphis Mobile Nashville Little Rock

Athletics edge Yankees in high scoring Junior B indoor game

In the Junior Division at the YMCA two fast games saw the Athletics beat the Yankees seven to five while the Red Sox edged the White Sox two to one. Aaron Blumenthal, William Fetzer, and Tom Tirado each had two hits for the winners.

Psych W. IL Etree Ees White Sox Athletics Yankees Red Sox Blumenthal Sxuehne Aaron Blumenthal Wm. Fetzer Tom Tirado Felbaum Kuehne Brooke Stephens George Johnson Oeffinger Leslie Maurer Carlos Coon John Watts William Lee Hillie and Lee Porter Hunt

Pearls Play Kerrville in Sunday Pitching Duel

The Pearls travel to Kerrville Sunday for a likely pitching duel between Cy Fried of the Brewers and Al Manny of Kerrville. Manny is a former local standout with speed, while Fried’s southpaw moves hinder batters. Wright backs Hynes’ Pearls at the plate and Garcia handles Kerrville’s catching. Kerrville remains undefeated this season. The Pearls also challenge the Ahrens Ott Aviator Corps winner at League Park this afternoon.

Pearl Kerrville Cy” Fried Brewers al Manny Manny Fried Pearls Arthur Hynes Wright Garcia Kerrville Combination Ahrens & Ott Aviator Corps League Park

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