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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

8

Dallas Giants win ninth straight in 7–3 rout of Bronchos

Dallas defeated San Antonio 7 to 3 at home as Palmer belted a third inning grand slam off Francis to spark the surge. Munsell homered for Dallas, Barfoot closed strong, and Dallas stretched their winning streak to nine games, closely chasing Houston for league leadership.

Dallas Tex Palmer Dallas Siants San Antonio Bronchos Barfoot Giants Houston San Antonio AB. R. H.C. A. E. Pakeos Mermey Icccesasvese Pagden Tf Iisssisches Panekel Nasscces Watere Ci. Viseekeasosuek Ickneresace Callahan Mattick Litschi Ss Schliebner Kuhn Wecesans Cate Francis Booe Layden Munsell Baggan Cook Dunckel Matthews Hooper

Goodyear Baseball Seeks Sunday Morning Game

The Goodyear Baseball team seeks a game Sunday morning. Call Ring Crockett at 2499 before 6 p m or at 7509 at night to arrange details.

Goodyear Ring Crockett Crockett

Headquarters Birdmen Face Fort Sam Houston Sunday

The Provisional Aviation School baseball team of Camp Kelly, fresh from a win over Ahrens & Ott of San Antonio, set to clash with the Headquarters team of Fort Sam Houston at League Park Sunday at 3 PM. About three thousand fans watched last Sunday's game. The Headquarters men plan to win and will host a post gymnasium dance Thursday night.

Provisonal Aviation School Camp Kelly Ahrens & Ott San Antonio League Park Fort Sam Houston Bill Cunningham Louis Witt Army Post Gymnasium

Permanent card index system to screen drivers after derby

Chicago reports a plan to create a permanent driver index listing physical qualifications to curb speedway accidents. After the 259 mile derby next Saturday, all drivers will undergo post race tests on weight vision heart action and pressure. Results go to the A A A with a recommendation that only fit finishers be admitted to future races.

Chicago American Automobile Association

Results Wednesday Scores Across Texas City Rivalries

Dallas defeated San Antonio 7 to 3 and Houston beat Waco 6 to 4 while Fort Worth downed Shreveport 6 to 5. On Thursday Kiny hosts include San Antonio at Shreveport and Fort Worth at Waco with Houston visiting Dallas.

O Y W. LL Pet Houston Dallas Waco Ee Fort Worth Eebu Subeeree Shreveport Dso Sa San Antonio Waco

Fort Worth Panthers sweep Shreveport with tenth inning drive

Sharman's long tenth inning drive to left center, with a runner on first, gave Fort Worth a 6 to 5 win over Shreveport and completed a series sweep. It marked Shreveport's ninth straight defeat as the visitors led in the ninth before Fort Worth tied the score and won in extras.

Fort Worth Tex Sharman Shreveport Yort Worth Care Ee Johnston Cain GR .Ciccectucs Ak Sasacians

Baseball scores and Thursday games listed

Results show I'oston 2 to 2, St. Louis 0 to 7, Washington 7, Cleveland 5, Philadelphia 4, Detroit 2, New York 7, Chicago 6. Scheduled games: Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Boston.

I’oston St. Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago Boston

McGraw Suspended for 16 Days and $500 Fine

New York June 14. Manager John J. McGraw of the New York National League club receives a 16 day suspension and a $500 fine from league president John K. Tener for striking umpire Byron at Cincinnati on June 8. McGraw will be eligible to play again on June 26.

New York John J. Mc Graw National League Byron Cincinnati John K. Tener McGraw

Brooklyn at St Louis Postponed By Rain

Boston at Chicago also postponed due to rain. Phillies beat Reds 3 2. Giants win over Pirates 7 3.

Matchups Set Across Four Cities

The schedule lists Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Pittsburg, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati creating a multi city summer showdown. Local fans anticipate strong offenses and tight defense as teams vie for early season momentum.

Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Pittsburg

Boston Triumph Over St Louis 2 0 In Opener

Boston defeats St Louis 2 to 0 in the first game at Boston. Davenport Hamilton and Severoid vs Ruth and Thomas on the mound. Early runs tally and solid defense support the win for Boston.

Boston St. Louis Davenport Hamilton Severoid Ruth Thomas

St. Louis Dominates Boston 7-2 In Second Game

St. Louis scored seven runs on eleven hits while Boston managed two runs on eight hits. Sotheron and Severoid started for St. Louis with Mays Lader Pennock and Cady behind the plate. Thomas pitched for Boston.

St. Louis Boston Sotheron Severoid Mays Lader Pennock Cady Thomas

Washington Beats Cleveland 7 to 5 at Washington

In the first game Washington defeats Cleveland 7 to 5 at Washington. Cleveland bats score five runs on ten hits with errors, while Washington tally seven runs on twelve hits with two errors. Covaleskie Coombe Gould ONeill Gallia Shawkey Henry credited with the win and loss.

R. H. E. Cleveland Washington Covaleskie Coombe Gould O'Neill Gallia Shawkey Henry

Philadelphia Triumphs Over Detroit Amid Batting Notes

Philadelphia won 4 to 2 against Detroit at Philadelphia. The game featured Dauss and Stanage for Detroit and Noyes and Schang in Philadelphia's battery. The scoreline shows Philadelphia with early offense and steady pitching to finish the contest.

Philadelphia Detroit A H. E. Detroit Dauss Stanage Noyes Schang

New York Defeats Chicago in Low-Scoring Seven Inning Game

In New York, the home team beat Chicago 7 to 1 after a 3 run sixth inning led by battery contributions from Russell, Danforth, Wolf gang, Benz, Schalk, Jenkins, Cullop, Caldwell and Nunamaker as pitchers kept runs scarce.

New York Chicago R. H. E. Chicago Russell Danforth Wolfgang Benz Schalk Jenkins Cullop Caldwell Nunamaker

National League notes from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh games

In Cincinnati Philadelphia edged the Reds 3 to 6 with a late rally as Alexander and Killifer held Regan and Knetzer. In Pittsburgh New York took a 7 to 3 win aided by timely hitting and strong pitching from Anderson and Rariden Grimes and Fischer.

Philadelphia Cincinnati X. HR Alexander Killifer Regan Knetzer Wingo New York Pittsburg Anderson and Rariden Gibson Grimes and Fischer

Ahrens and Ott Seek Sunday Baseball Game

Ahrens and Ott, San Antonio champions, seek a Sunday game in or out of town. No team barred. Contact Manager Jonas or Captain MMtchell at Crockett 956.

Ahrens Ott San Antonio Jonas Mmtchell Crockett 956

Youthful Pitching Phenom Shines in Cleveland Junior League

Cleveland reports a 14 year old pitching phenom, Frank Henry, with ten straight wins and an average of four hits allowed per game and fourteen strike outs per contest. He competes in the city’s Junior League.

Cleveland Frank Henry

Origin of Medicine Hat name from Indigenous beliefs and the medicine hat

A detailed account traces Medicine Hat’s name to Indigenous notions of good and bad medicine. It recounts a Blackfoot chief who wore a feathered head dress called a medicine hat and, after a defeat and a gust of wind, lost faith and fled, giving the city its name.

New Judge Faces First Trial Over Hen Coop Robbery

An Atlanta lawyer relates a South town judge presiding over a first criminal case. The defendant, Henry, a Black man, faces a robbery charge for a hen coop theft after an earlier acquittal. The judge notes the defendant has no lawyer this time and vows to tell the troof.

Atlanta South Ol Nekro Henry Jedge

The Value of Good Driving in Golf

The article argues driving is crucial, matching iron play in importance. It cites Ted Ray on drives enabling mashie and putter success, and outlines three key traits: accuracy, distance within limits, and consistent placement on fairways. It advises relaxed grip and confidence from a solid tee shot.

Ted Ray

Buffs Beat Waco as Noyes Drives Houston Win

Noyes doubled with two on in the eighth and homered in the fifth to power Houston past Waco 6 to 4. Glenn relieved Moore in the fifth and steadied the mound as Houston built a lead, with Northen and Noyes contributing key hits.

Waco Tex Noyes Houston Moore Glenn McCarty Ceeseeees & Reerstton Bo' Sda Hemingway Vincciveen Northen Mitare Cess Opty Newnam NSA Gans Miltet Wes .McManen Donalds Innins McMahon Leslie Britton Miller Vitter Ane

Town to Continue Football at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa June 14 football will be played at Iowa State College next fall director of athletics Clyde Williams said athletics must continue to build patriots Williams stated football makes men responsible active and obedient and the soldier with those qualities is the best All football coaches in the Missouri Valley Conference plan to carry on with the gridiron sport.

Ames Iowa State College Clyde Williams

Ball Players Subject to Conscript

Fargo North Dakota June 14 Practically every player in the Northern Baseball League was subject to the draft registration though it is not believed the draft will interfere with the season's play even if all the men are called to the colors as the season closes September 3 Manager Denny Sullivan of the Fargo Moorhead team discovered that every man on his payroll was subject to the draft and he marched his players to the courthouse where they signed for possible service.

Fargo N. D Northern Baseball League Denny Sullivan Fargo-Moorhead

Amateur Boxer Enlists in World War II Era Draft

Kansas City amateur boxer Tommy Murphy of the Kansas City Athletic Club has enlisted in Battery B of the First Missouri Field Artillery, likely delaying his defense of the national amateur lightweight championship until after the war.

Kansas City Kans Tommy Murphy Kansas City Athletic Club Murphy First Missouri Field Artillery

Coupright 1917 Bell Syndicate Novelization

A brief 1917 fiction feature offered by the Bell Syndicate imprint. The description notes a serialized or syndicated work attributed to Coupright with literary tone typical of early 20th century newspapers.

Coupright The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Wrestler and Boxer Enlist in Indiana Guard

Jimmy Chance the Greek wrestler has enlisted in Company G Indiana National Guard at Munice after a successful campaign. Teammate Jimmy Watts a light weight boxer had enlisted earlier declaring fighters should serve for country not for pay.

Munice Ind Jimmy Chance Indiana National Guard Jimmy Watts Watts

Michigan Lands Great Half Back Reed From St Louis

St Louis report says Marshall Reed of McKinley High School will enter the University of Michigan next fall after critics called him the best interscholastic half back developed in St. Louis.

Michigan ST. Louis University of Mchigan Marshall Reed McKinley High School Reed

Chattanooga Beats Birmingham in Southern League Thriller

Chattanooga defeats Birmingham 4 to 3 at home after a late rally. Ponder and Haworth yield for Birmingham while Bacon and Peters share the battery for Chattanooga.

Chattanooga Birmingham R. H. E. Birmingham Ponder and Haworth Bacon and Peters

Mobile 5 Memphis 4 in Mobile baseball game recap

Baseball game in Mobile ends 5 to 4 with Memphis scoring across the final innings. Key players include Fentress McColl Schmidt Adams Bennett Griffith for the Batteries and Ei Memphis righthander Ei. The line shows Memphis and Mobile scoring across six innings with a late rally by Mobile securing the win.

Mobile Memphis R. H. Ei Fentress, McColl and Schmidt Adams, Bennett and Griffith

New Orleans Beats Little Rock In Shutout

New Orleans defeated Little Rock 3 to 0 at New Orleans R H F. Little Rock failed to score as North and Chapman pitched for New Orleans with Kelly Higgins and Stansbury behind the battery.

New Orleans Little Rock R. H. F. Little Rock North and Chapman Kelly Higgins Stansbury

Nashville Surges Past Atlanta 37 27 in Nine innings

In Atlanta the Nashville club defeated the home team 7 to 1 after tying the game and pulling away in late innings. Pitchers Sheehan Perkins Taylor Cavet and Marshall contributed, with a standout bullpen effort sealing the win.

Nashville Atlanta R. H. E. Atlanta Sheehan and Perkins Taylor, Cavet and Marshall

Baseball scores from Midwest games

In Kansas City the St Paul team beat Kansas City 9 to 5. Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 5 to 1. Columbus edged Louisville 6 to 5. Toledo fell to Indianapolis 6 to 0 in five innings due to rain.

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

Hickey denies displacement. confirms three year contract

Thomas J. Hickey, president of the American Association, says he is not being displaced and holds a three year contract. He adds that five of the eight club owners support him, while the views of the remaining three matter little to him.

Chicago American Association Thomas J. Hickey Hickey

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