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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

12

Broncs Take Both Ends of a Double Bill

The San Antonio Bronchos won 9 to 2 and 4 to 1 in a doubleheader in Dallas. Harry Stewart pitched well in the first game and Wester zil walked his way into trouble in the second as the Bronchos clinched both games.

Dallas Tex San Antonio Bronchos Harry Stewart Broncs Dolan Schlans Bono Welch Westerzn Dunckel Westerzil Stark Clark Jeft Cook Thompson Stewart Baggan Wotell Dee Nags Ens Bronton Stepp Alamo City Burch Josefson Jost Giants Smith Snedecor

Four Banner Games to Be Played Sunday in City League

Four doubleheaders are scheduled Sunday at League and Electric parks starting at 2 oclock. Knights of Columbus vs Lone Stars opens at League park. Steves Sash and Door faces Ahrens Otts in the second game. At Electric park Hibernians meet XXX Pearls in game one followed by Meters Pharmacy vs Potchernick in game two. Bronchos begin 23 day stay Monday.

League Park Knights of Columbus Lone Stars Knights Ahrens & Ott Steves Sash and Door Company Steves Ahrens O Otts Electric Park Hibernians XXX Pearls Meters Pharmacy Potchernick

City League barnstorming trip features Meiers Pharmacy squad

Meiers Pharmacy team led by captain Louie McNiel will barnstorm next week with three games in Sabina and three in Hondo. The roster includes E Burke Gunn Pape Hass Browning Ferguson Mathis McNiel Lopez Mergle Jones Hogan and other pitchers sharing outfield duties.

Meiers Pharmacy Sabina Hondo Louie McNiel E. Burke Gunn Pape Hass Browning Ferguson Mathis McNiel Lopez Mergle Jones Hogan

McGraw Signs Doolan To New York Club

John McGraw of the New York club signed veteran shortstop Mike Doolan formerly with Atlanta of the Southern Association. Atlanta officials said they will protest the signing. Hood Seniors seek a game next Sunday. call Charles at Travis 4827.

Atllanta New York John McGraw Mike Doolan Atlanta

Pirates Beat Waco in Pitching Duel

In a tight game at Galveston the Pirates defeated Waco 2 to 1. Wohlleben homered for Galveston and Johnson added a run. Moore pitched effectively for Galveston with three strikeouts while Sage and Gudget also contributed on the mound.

Waco Tex Galveston Bittle Coyle Conwell Jamer Tanner Kuhn

Steves Team Sets Friday Night City League Meeting

The Steves Sash and Door Company baseball team of the City Baseball League holds a meeting at Alexander's Billiard Parlors Friday at 8 o'clock.

Steves Steves Sash & Door Company City Baseball League Alexander's

Texas League Thursday Standings and Friday Schedule

The report lists Thursday results for the Texas League with Houston 3 5 Shreveport 2 0 San Antonio 9 4 Dallas 2 1 Beaumont 6 0 Fort Worth 5 1 Galveston 2 Waco 1 and notes Friday matchups Galveston at Waco Houston at Shreveport Beaumont at Fort Worth San Antonio at Dallas.

Houston Shreveport San Antonio Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston Waco Psyd

Baseball scores from Thursday

Detroit beat Philadelphia 5 to 1 while Cleveland edged New York 3 to 2 and Boston defeated Chicago 2 to 1 as Washington shut out St Louis 1 0. Upcoming games list Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Cleveland and Boston at Chicago.

Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland New York Boston Chicago Washington St. Louis

National League scores and matchups listed

National League results show Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1 and Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1. Pittsburgh 2 Boston 1 and New York 5 St Louis 2. Remaining games set Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York.

Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York

Lone Star To Meet As Rain Prevents Other Games

The Lone Star baseball team of the City Baseball League will hold a meeting at Berg staller's Friday night. All hands are requested to report. $75.35 New York and return Diverse Route Rail both ways Ol' Running Locomotives Southern Pacific.

Lone Stars Lone Star City Baseball League Bergstaller New York Southern Pacific

L. Weckman Jr Again Captures Barbera Medal

L. Weckman Jr won the Barbera Medal for the second time at the Lone Star Club shoot held at 408 Military Plaza Thursday night with a 91 of 100. F. Braden came in second with 86, while Sam Rothwell and M. Friedrich tied for third. Numerous members scored well as Captain Birkhead urged enlistments for Battery B Texas National Guard.

L. Weckman Jr Lone Star Club Military Plaza F. Braden Sam Rothwell M. Friedrich K. McAskill F. Flores E. Burg A. Rouff M. Bailey Ed Smith J. R. Caldwell J. Barloco B. J. Burham Battery B Lone Star Rifle Club Milton Friedrich Durham L. Weckman

Buffs Win Both 60 Cents Sutherlang Springs and Return

Travel ad notes round trips with Sunday departures at 8:15 and 9:15 a m on Southern Pacific. Promotes $84 15 New York round trip via New Orleans and steamer with Southern Pacific.

Sutherlang Springs Southern Pacific New York New Orleans

Russ wins local tennis title on country club courts

Semp Russ of San Antonio, the state champion, defeated H L Rogers of Fort Sam Houston 6-0 6-1 6-1 to claim the local championship and the Gunter Hotel cup. Rogers earns a Davis cup racquet as runner-up. doubles and consolation results noted with Fort Sam Houston players leading.

Semp Russ San Antonio H. L. Rogers Fort Sam Houston J. H. Lapham Rogers Potchernick Sporting Goods Concern Kent Potchernick Frank Hicks John Turner Johnston Rafferty Heard Homer T. Wilson Edmond Young Mulliken W. W. van Voorhis Leon Walthall Claude Fuquay Dr. L. K. Beck Oscar Worthley

Beaux Split Even in Stolen Base Heavy Game

Beaux split the game with equal offense as McLaurin and McIver lead stolen bases. Highlights include Delehanty’s home run, Perry and Sourcey advancing runs, and strong defensive double plays from Hollender and McMahon. Johnson worked 21-3 innings with key strikeouts, while Harrah earned four K’s and Aitchison drew walks.

Beaumont AB. R Schwind Eseeeoues Johnston McMahon Delehanty Perry Wwe Nixon Bobo Arbin Fort Worth Stow Peewee Renee McLaurin If Sane Manda Melver Hunter Hollender Atz Sete Ewes Betts Fentress Ae Sacrifice Betts McLaurin Harbin Balis McCafferty McIver Sourcey Ritchieon Dodd Johnson Harrah Aitchison Har Tex Reaumont C. A.E Johnston Edwind Es Dodd Ef Andreen R.hwola Pere Nenne Harreh

Golf Before Breakfast Sweepstakes by Women at Country Club

The Country Club women golfers will contest a 18 hole medal play sweepstakes before breakfast Saturday at 6 30 AM. Handicaps apply. The event, postponed from Thursday due to rain, drew about twenty entries with more expected before Saturday.

Widow Remembers Late Husband Athlete in Passing Note

A brief item notes a young widow meeting a late athlete in Indianapolis. The exchange plays on past sports interest as she recalls her late husband was once an athletic figure.

Indianapolis

Detroit Beats Philadelphia 5 to 1 in Baseball Victory

Detroit defeats Philadelphia 5 to 1 behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Bush and Sheehan blanks bypite an error filled frame by Philadelphia, Dauss earns win for Detroit with Starage contributing on defense and offense.

Detroit Philadelphia R. H. E. Philadelphia Bush, Sheehan and Myers Dauss Starage

Baseball scores and box scores from Cleveland Boston and St Louis games

At Cleveland New York 2, Cleveland 3. Caldwell Nana maker Covaleskie ONeill for Cleveland, R. H. E. 8 1. Boston 2 Chicago 15 1. Batteries Leonard Agnew Thomas Russell Williams Schalk. At St Louis Washington 0 St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0. Boehling Henry Plank Severoid.

New York St. Louis R. H. E. St. Louis Williams and Snyder Perritt and Rariden Cleveland R. H. E. New York Caldwell Nanamaker Covaleskie O'Neil Boston Chicago R. H. EB Leonard and Agnew Thomas, Russell Williams and Schalk Washington R. H. E. Washington Boehling Henry Plank Severoid

Southern League clash ends with Atlanta 5 Little Rock 2

Atlanta defeats Little Rock 5 to 2 in a Southern League game. Final line score shows Atlanta 335 200 110 for 12 runs on 17 hits and 1 error, Little Rock 100 000 001 for 2 runs on 7 hits and 2 errors. Batteries: Couchman Allison Gibson Smith Perkins.

Atlanta Little Rock

Battery names Wells and Street in Nashville listing

A fragment shows batteries Wells and Street Led better and Schmidt in Nashville with a mobile and coded numbers. The readable items include names Wells Street and Schmidt.

R. H. E. Nashville Wells and Street Ledbetter and Schmidt

Chattanooga Tames New Orleans With Strong Early Lead

Chattanooga pitchers Marshall and Kitchens allowed two New Orleans batters to score early, while Dillinger and Deberry and Stenson contributed in the field. Birmingham failed to rally as Kerr, Wallace, Ponder, Black and Smith held firm, with Kerr securing the save for the visitors.

R. H. E. Chattanooga New Orleans Marshall Kitchens Dillinger Deberry Stenson Birmingham Kerr Wallace Ponder Black Smith

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