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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
5
Fort Worth action sees Ovid Mullins collect three hits for the Bronchos in a 2 to 1 loss as Harry Lee’s Panthers capitalize on a couple misplays. Wetted by mistimed baserunning late, Bronchos fail to convert chances in the ninth, while Mullins stars with three hits.
Waco fired 12 hits led by Moran Leslie and four hit output of the Gas in a 9 to 4 slugfest over Shreveport. Pearson scattered fourteen hits while Sewell fanned six as Shreveport put runners on, but Waco capitalized with home runs and extra base hits to seal the win in June at Waco Texas.
W Hiett starred for Houston by pounding Wilson, Lewis and Kinney with two doubles and a single to lead an 11 to 1 rout of Dallas. Houston piled up sixteen hits as all but one batter reached base, with Frierson the only fielder not to record a hit.
Telegraphic reports from Dallas indicate the Texas League will become an eight club Class A circuit after June 28 with Beaumont and New Orleans added. President H J Benson departs Fort Worth for Dallas as league presidents finalize details. War conditions have hit the league and The Southern Association will end play June 28, enabling New Orleans entry into the Texas circuit. Beaumont’s return is seen as boosting attendances near shipyards. Pelicans’ inclusion is hoped for, though schedules must be rebuilt.
In a short hop schedule distant Pelican stronghold faces travel from one town to another as President Walter Morris signals a fall season finish for the league. The prospects remain strong for continued Class A baseball in the area.
San Antonio meets Fort Worth, Houston faces Dallas, and Shreveport plays Waco in Texas League action.
Boston defeats Chicago 7 to 0 in a one sided game. Washington edges St Louis 6 to 4 after a late comeback. New York upends Cleveland 7 to 5 as bats wake. Philadelphia nips Detroit 4 to 3 in Detroit.
National League summary shows Chicago 0 New York 1 at New York with final lines 0 0 0 6 0 0 and 1 2 1. Batteries: Tyler and Killifer for Chicago. Per ritt and McCarty for New York. Also Pittsburgh 6 Boston 1 at Boston with Miller and Schmidt vs Willingin and Wilson. Southern Association results include Little Rock 12 Mobile 6. Nashville 12 Atlanta 0. New Orleans 3 Memphis 2. Chattanooga 2 Birmingham 2. American Association chalks Toledo 7 Kansas City 6. Columbus 4 Minneapolis 9. Indianapolis 12 Milwaukee 7. Paul 6 Louisville 15-5.
At Sam Houston post in San Antonio a massive Flag Day drill and track meet unfold with about 9000 men, led by Lt Edie and Brig Gen Ryan, featuring 9000 participants from Nineteenth Infantry and related units. The day includes morning martial drills, afternoon athletic events, and a polo-field venue with multiple races, tug-of-war and obstacle contests. Civilian spectators are urged to attend and cheer the contestants. Also announced, Cincinnati pitcher Saymond Bressler has been summoned for the draft and will join the five-day June 24-29 call-up.
Kelly Wield post team rests during a heavy out of town weekend schedule ahead. After today’s game with 304th Mechanical Repair Shop, Flyers head to Austin Saturday to face a strong School of Military Aeronautics lineup including Williams and Higginbotham. The Kellyites stay through Sunday to play Austin City, with George Kelly and Bierman handling pitching duties unless Tawing rotates a fresh arm.
One of the last athletic cards of the season is set for Thursday night on the roof of the Elks Club on Avenue. The Quen Saya Club of the Elky presents a program starting at 8 30. Edward A. Satsch oversees the events and has worked hard to assemble a worthwhile program for Ellis and their friends.
Private letters from Italy describe an international military track meet in Rome with American aviation camp athletes facing strong international competition. Lieut. I V Windnagle, former Cornell miler and 1914 champion, won the 600 meter race over Lunghi and English contender Hays. Lunghi, past thirty, pressed Windnagle. Hays, an English rookie, finished near them after three years of service and battle injuries.
In a wartime race Crocei of Italy won the 100 meters from a very fast field in 1045 seconds, matching the Olympic standard. The feat, achieved amid limited training opportunities and soldiers’ duties, hints at the potential role of these men in future international athletics after the conflict ends.
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