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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
14
Beaumont beat San Antonio 2 to 1 as McMahon scored on a wild throw in the ninth. Delehanty’s second inning homer and strong pitching by Swan keyed the Oilers win over Grover Brandt and the Broncs in Beaumont Texas.
W E Coe hopes for a comeback of his $25,000 lemon White Hackle after a failed Saratoga run. John Madden originally owned the colt which soared as a two year old before losing to Colonel Venner. After a long retirement the horse returned to win a three year old race, showing weight and strength.
In Waco Texas on June 17 Cliff Hill pitched a gem as Tanner led off with a double and Wohlleben followed with another to score the lone run. Shreveport managed only a single hit through eight innings before a ninth inning threat was snuffed. The final score shows Waco 1, Shreveport 0 with Hill striking out nine and Duffy two.
R B Benjamin, manager of Willie Hoppe, signs Duke P Kahanamoku the famed Hawaiian swimmer. The Duke leaves amateur ranks after winning the 50 yard National AAU title in Chicago. He will join Benjamin in New York within a month for outdoor surfboat exhibitions and stage acts including a live fish bite trick.
Six teams, including Little Jokers and Teddy Bears, prepare to vie for the juvenile gong under league leaders Hood at Hood's Pharmacy. Officials to be elected next Tuesday as plans call for weekly series and doubleheaders on July Fourth and Labor Day.
The Sabinas and Hondo trip for the Meters Pharmacy baseball team will begin with a 11 oclock Monday report at Sunset depot. Players listed include Burke Gunn Browning Pape Hass Ferguson Nathis McNiel Lopez Markle Jones Hogan and Taylor.
Fort Worth fans express satisfaction as the Panthers cling to a slim first place margin after a grueling home stretch. Hollander’s hitting and Trotter’s mound work anchor a lineup reshuffled by Pezold’s departure with new Woodall suspension affecting the squad.
The Y M C A outdoor baseball team defeated the Bank Clerks 10 to 1 at Lambert Beach. Barret pitched four hits allowed while Mathis started for the Bankers before Hynes relieved in the sixth. Key hitters for the Y included Flaherty Naylor and Barret with Keller and Hynes also contributing.
The San Antonio Bronchos start a 23 day home stand at League Park Monday, opening a three game series with Shreveport and hosting Waco Dallas Beaumont Houston Galveston through July. Westerzil leads nag batters as team eyes the race back to the top.
In Jamaica race results the first event went to Brooks at 4 to 1 over Donna and Grasp in a 1:15 2-5 for six furlongs. The card lists six more races with winners Republican Yankee Witch Spur Daingerfield Tumbler and more, plus times and running mates.
Eddie Mahan, Harvard football star and captain, may join the Boston Braves after graduation. Friends say Percy Haughton would offer a strong contract, with Mahan favoring Haughton and Stallings over starting with new figures.
Claude Fuquay and Leon Walthall defeated W. W. Adams and J. W. Williams in straight sets 6-0 6-0 and 6-1 on the Country Club court. A Ross Nerbert Ned Jewett and Captain Johnson Lieutenant Rafferty match was moved to Sunday morning. Walthall heads to the state tournament in Fort Worth starting Monday. Semp Russ, state champion, also competes there.
At Gardner Park on Saturday the Panthers defeated the Dallas Giants 4 to 2. Pitcher Rankin Johnson earned the win for Fort Worth while Sewell struggled for Dallas. McLaurin Betts and Johnson provided key hits as Fort Worth held on for the win in front of a home crowd.
Dallas, Texas reports a rough week as the Giants drop four straight to the Bronchos after a string of wins over Houston and the Oilers. Pitcher changes and player sales mark a troubled period with Warhop and Carroll departing and Gardner seeking new investors to back a $75,000 sale of the club.
The Country Club courts host a tennis championship with several trophies on view. The left cup rewards the tourney winner as personal property, the Gunter Hotel challenge cup requires three consecutive victories, and the Lapham cup belongs to Semp Russ who holds a leg on the challenge cup. Davis and Kent special racquets were donated by Potcher Nick sporting goods. winners not yet decided.
Beaumont 2 San Antonio 1 and 1 0 Shreveport. Fort Worth 4 Dallas 2. Houston 9 Galveston 7. Play Sunday matchups set Galveston at Houston San Antonio at Beaumont Shreveport at Waco Dallas at Fort Worth.
National League results show Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 1 to 0 and Brooklyn defeated Chicago 4 to 3. St Louis and New York postponed by rain while Pittsburgh and Boston also rained out with plans for Sunday games St Louis visits Cincinnati the next day.
New York defeated Cleveland 5 to 3 while Washington beat St Louis 5 to 2 and Chicago routed Boston 5 to 0. Detroit topped Philadelphia 7 to 3 with remaining matchups Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit scheduled.
Latonia card reports winners Highland Lad Harry Gardner Money Embroidery Skiles knob Irish Gentleman with payouts 14.10 18.10 7.40 5.80 3.89 4.60 10.80, second places Lady Ivan Lady Worthington Miss Jazbo Solar Star Noureddin, and third entries Fizer George Roesch Hot Teddy Gold Crest Boy Dick Williams and Thine in races from five furlongs to a mile and a half.
Houston Buffaloes beat Galveston Pirates 9 to 7 on the local field in a rough game. Four Houston pitchers worked in the seventh inning as Barfoot walks and a Jenkins single drive in the tying and go ahead runs. Dodd Dickson and Tillman contributed on the mound and at bat.
Waco fans lament the team’s failure to hit in pinch situations as pitchers and fielding spark wins. The Buffs and Pirates beat Katy park twice while Navs falter in critical moments. If hitters wake up, pennant hopes of nearby towns could fade.
Today’s City League program sends two 3 pm double headers to Electric Park and League Park. Lone Stars face Knights of Columbus at League Park in the opener while Ahrens & Otts meet Steves Sash and Door in the second, with Electric Park pairings pitting Hibernians against XXX Pearls and Potchernicks against Meiers Pharmacy in battlers for the flag.
June 17 report from New York notes the Cincinnati Redlegs are strong but underperforming in the standings. Manager Herzog reshuffled to keep Mollwitz and Chase in the lineup, praises Neale and Griffith, and sees improved pitching as arms warm up. Herzog promises action as the team hits stride.
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