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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
14
New York dispatch notes declining attendance across leagues as weather and wartime distractions depress turnout. It cites midweek crowds around 3000 to 7000, with season projections showing the Athletics likely to lose about 100000 dollars. Cincinnati stands as an exception to the trend.
The Reds draw better than memories, led by Charlie Herzog who keeps the club competitive into June. Fans flock to see Cincinnati sports freaks, while Cleveland’s Naps face potential losses of up to 250000 this year. New trades thin out rosters as Brownlow sells, Munsell departs, and pitching weakens, with Frantz returning to Austin June 20 to rebuild with youths.
Austin June 13. The baseball situation in Austin is distressing. The club faces an uncertain future under current conditions with poor fan support and bad finances. To survive, the team has traded players, demoralizing a squad that had been performing well before the sales.
Discussion recalls John Anderson’s bases loaded steal of second, Fred Merkle’s 1908 baserunning error costing New York the World Series, and Harry Niles’ infamous boneheaded run past a teammate. The piece notes how these moments birthed lasting phrases and reputations in baseball lore.
A two run lead evaporates as Niles fielding a long drive misreads it for a tag and bolts toward the clubhouse with the ball. Meanwhile Chief Meyers of the Giants posts two RBIs and attempts a rare 100 yard dash to steal, then mishandles a throw letting three more runs cross. The inning ends with the Mets/ Giants pouring runs in as bewildered teammates react.
Waco fans express confidence despite a dip to third as pitcher shortages and Tanner’s illness affect the Navigators. The James trade from Austin for Bill Rennard boosts the lineup. Ingram and Yardley move to Muskogee. Sage joins from Memphis to strengthen pitching ahead of a June 20 return.
Houston report notes the Buffs gain momentum in the Texas League as the season heats up. City fans hope for a third championship as the team appears to hit a strong stride heading into summer.
Houston buffs cling to early league lead despite a string of injuries suspensions and misfortunes as Leidy's Beaumont club paces the standings. Newnam's squad shows resilience with strategic field moves and a potent batting pace while shifting players to cover gaps.
New York reporters recall Charlie Reed who helped make Saratoga a racing hub. The 90 year old donor made history in 1891 by bidding $100,000 for Sir Blaise at Belmont auctions, a record bid that stunned five thousand attendees. Reed, famed as a generous patron and gracious loser, died after fifty years in racing.
Southernie beat Mobile 0 to 16? Noting Memphis 6, Chattanooga 7, Nashville 4, Montgomery 16, Birmingham 3, New Orleans 0. The list records scores by city teams in a regional roundup.
New York sees amateur status tested by Charles Brickley’s $1000 a season for article use versus Jim Thorpe’s Olympic fame. The piece questions Roger Bresnahan’s bench life with the Chicago Cubs, noting Murphys’ signings and a puzzling allocation of $20,000 and a managerial hire.
The text hints at a possible shift with Agt Roger taking the beach and Roger facing scrutiny as a suspected candidate to become Cubs manager. Meanwhile, Roger remains unfazed, earning about $500 biweekly.
Dallas baseball notes report the Giants battling a losing streak in South Texas with poor chances to rise above .400. Shortstop Brownlow arrives from Austin to bolster the infield while Hill loses form and Gross covers at first as Dallas hopes a June-July home run of wins carries the pennant tale.
The article surveys insect defenses from fire ants to predatory wasps, noting how some species render prey unable to defend themselves while ants and termites often sacrifice themselves for victory. It also mentions Argentine telegraph firms rolling out automated print message reception systems.
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