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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
20
Heavy rains left three inches of mud at the field as the Waco Navigators and Bronchos could not play. Umpire Mullaney postponed the game, with a double header set for this afternoon at 3 o clock if the turf dries. Two Bronchos hurlers Morton and Browning are listed for today.
Johnny Dundee of New York won the decision over Jack White of Chicago in a 20 round fight at Vernon arena. White gave a strong first half and at ten rounds a draw seemed likely, but White faded in the later rounds while Dundee secured the victory.
Yale arrives in Cambridge after a 2 0 victory in the opening game and eyes a series win. In yesterday’s 2 0 win Yale center fielder Middletrook made a key ninth inning catch, aiding a double play to close the game.
The grocers promote GROVE'S Tasteless Chill Tonic described as a blood cleanser and system builder. It claims to strengthen the body to resist the depressions of hot summer conditions and is priced at 50 cents in the ad.
Gulf Coast Baseball League president Louis C. Wells calls a directors meeting in Corpus Christi for next Monday at 2 p.m. to rule on the June 1 protest by Bishop regarding an umpire decision that awarded the game to Sinton. The board of six managers will decide whether to sustain or overturn the umpire. standings show Kingsville 3 2, Rockport 4 2, Aransas Pass 4 3, Bishop 0 8, Sinton 0 0 with upcoming Sunday games listed for Kingsville Rockport and Sinton.
The Washington four, coached by Conibear, broke the two mile rowing record in Poughkeepsie during time trials for the inter-collegiate championship. They finished in 9 minutes 58 seconds, three seconds faster than Cornell’s 1909 mark.
A concise Riverside Restaurant ad copy promises customers they get their money's worth with enticing pricing and tempting meals.
St. Louis beat New York 7 to 4 after collecting 12 hits for 20 bases. Baumgardner allowed heavy hits but Hamilton saved the locals, while Wallace left after being struck by a pitch. Batteries: Baumgardner Hamilton Agnew Keating Fischer Caldwell Warhop Sweeney.
The Boosters' Club backed Washington with a parading brass band as Washington rallied in the sixth inning to defeat Cleveland 6 to 3. Final: Cleveland scored 3, Washington 6. Batteries: Mitchell and O’Neill for Cleveland. Mulling, Hughes and Henry for Washington.
Brooklyn hitters scored eight runs off Perritt as they defeated St. Louis 8 to 3 at home on June 18. McLean singled twice and doubled three times. St. Louis managed three runs on three hits. Batteries Yingling Miller Perritt Marbet McLean Roberts.
New York hitters blasted two Cincinnati pitchers in the first three innings to win 6 to 2. Tesreau started, Fromme relieved, with Ames and Harter finishing. Tesreau and Harter pitched well for the visitors as Fromme also shut out the Reds after the early trouble.
O'Toole pitched a strong game for Pittsburg but took a 0 to 1 loss to Boston. A seventh inning muff by Carey set the decisive moment as Connelly advanced and Titus nearly scored on a missed liner. Boston scored the winning run in a tense late sequence while Pardue and Rariden partnered with O'Toole and Coleman on the mound.
Chicago shut out the league leaders 4 to 0 as Brennan was lifted for Moore who held the locals hitless the rest of the game. Errors helped Chicago score a run in the sixth. Batteries Brennan Moore Killifer Devin Smith Bresnahan.
The Detroit Tigers split a doubleheader yesterday by winning the afternoon game 4 to 3 at Boston on timely hitting and a key bases loaded walk. Bedient contributed the decisive run by forcing in with Stanege in the fourth inning with the bases full and none out.
The description notes Merkle clouting the ball at a fearful clip while the champions' lineup struggles to find consistency as they face a mix of fast and slow pitches and even spit balls in a tense at bat.
Rain falls on yesterday's games in the Waco San Antonio Austin Houston Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston schedule today calls clubs to play in the same pairings with venues unchanged as rain persists.
Tennis players gathered at the Houston Country Club in the morning after rain halted yesterday’s program. Cloudy skies but no rain suggested a possible start today as the state tournament schedule aimed to complete the abandoned day’s events.
Granitord and Granecrete advertise "The Economical Pavements" and "The Modern Pavements" in a period ad. The copy touts cost efficiency and durability for construction projects, urging local builders and municipalities to consider their materials.
National League results include Chicago 4 Philadelphia 0 and New York 6 Cincinnati 2. Brooklyn 8 St Louis 3. Boston 1 Pittsburg 0. International League scores feature Baltimore and Newark games, Providence and Jersey City outcomes. American Association and Southern League results list multiple city matchups with varied final scores.
Auburn Ill shooter Bart Lewis topped 195 of 200 targets to win the national amateur trap shooters championship at Dayton with the grand American handicap event opening yesterday. Charles Young of Springfield Ohio claimed the professional title by breaking 197 of 200 targets.
Bo Die's home run into left field bleachers helped Chicago avoid a shutout, but Philadelphia defeated Chicago 7 to 1. The game, played yesterday, featured scoring in multiple innings with Scott Lange and Schalk behind Chicago and Houck and Lapp for Philadelphia.
Earl Moseley, a recruit pitcher, debuted for Boston in a morning game against Detroit. He held the Tigers to six scattered hits as the Red Sox scored seven runs in five innings, with Hopper making three long running catches. Zamloch was relieved after five innings.
An advertisement promotes Granitord and Granocrete as modern pavements. It also invites readers to try Riverside as a good place to eat.
Paul Scholz wins Class A handball title at the YMCA tournament by defeating Arthur Klieforth in straight games 11-1 11-0 11-0. Klieforth’s supporters blame poor form but Scholz’s steady play earns the championship and a September rematch is hinted.
In Bermuda the Barbara II and Tocson were the sole motor boats in the Bennett trophy race from Philadelphia to David's Head returning last night. At 7 30 p m Barbara II led Tocson by about one mile.
A Gillette advertisement claims its safety razor offers a positive adjustment for uniform service. It urges readers to obtain Gillette Safety Razors and Blades from dealers throughout the city.
The White Company lists sought elements in a motor truck: economy of gasoline and oil use, economical tire wear, durable daily service with minimal attention, low replacement of wearing parts, ease of operation, simple and accessible mechanism for inspection and adjustment, ample service facilities, strong manufacturing backing, and a reputation for business integrity.
In Baston Pennsylvania a Boston Athletic Association relay team established a world record by running four miles in seventeen minutes six and one fifth seconds. The Irish American Athletic Club of New York previously held the mark at eighteen minutes eight and four fifth seconds.
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