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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

Page

5

Bronchos Surrender Series to Fort Worth Panthers 8 to 6

Fort Worth Panthers defeat the Bronchos 8 to 6 in Friday matinee as Hauenstein and Selm homered amid a free hitting game. Nags rally in ninth but fall short. Charles Roberts joins as new pitcher from Pittsburg. Bronchos sit 27-44, four games behind Dallas, four ahead of Austin in Texas league chase.

Bronchos San Antonio Austin Fort Worth Panthers Hauenstein Salm Selm McLaurin Green Howard McIver Goodwin Eberline Bargers Nags Fentress Nance Mark Ump Smith Kneaves Doc” White Charles Roberts Pittsburg Pirates Morris Block Pittshbure Dallas Austins

Poloists Leave With Cupt

The Westchester cup the international polo trophy left American shores Saturday in the possession of Lord Wimborne and the British polo players when they sailed for England on board the Olympic. In the party were Lord Wimborne Lady Wimborne the Duke of Penaranda Major and Mrs. Barrett Captain Cheape Captain Tomkinson and John Traill.

Draft Rule May Change the Majors

New York reports a National Commission meeting considering removing the draft rule from Class AA leagues to boost major league status for the International League and others. Barrows and Dunn press the move to counter the Federal League, with Johnson and Tener backing higher standing, while Herrmann weighs drastic action to curb the Federals.

New York National Commission Federal League E. G. Barrows International League Dunn Baltimore Club American Association Pacific Coast League National League International Supreme Court of Organized Baseball Ban Johnson American League Tener Johnson Garry Herrmann

National League Scores and Delays From Major Cities

In Brooklyn, the Pittsburg Brooklyn game was postponed by rain. In Indianapolis the Phillies beat an error plagued team with Zabel Lavender Che ney and Needham Jacobs Rixey Meyers Burns Killifer listed as batters. New York shows a mixed box with Ames Clarke Marquard Meyers. Boston game features Griner Sallee Snyder Rudolph Whaling.

Indianapolis R. H. E. Cruse Philadelphia Zabel Lavender Cheney and Needham Jacobs Rixey Meyers Burns Killifer

Disturber IV to Represent Chicago Yacht Club at Cowes

A new speed boat Disturber IV owned by Commodore James A. Pugh will compete for the Harmsworth trophy at Cowes in August. The hull diverges from prior rules with eight pounds per horsepower, 24 cylinders generating 1800 horsepower at 2700 RPM, an air cushion from an eight psi air pump, a 14,400 pound mass, and 13 inch blades with a 60 inch pitch promising a five foot jump per revolution.

Chicago Chicago Yacht Club Cowes England James A. Pugh

Americans Off to England to compete in British meet

The advance guard of American athletes sailing to England for the British amateur championships next month failed Friday. Harry Smith the American two mile champion and Homer Baker of the New York Athletic Club departed. Smith will run the four mile and Baker will start in the half mile.

England New York Harry Smith Homer Baker New York Athletic Club Smith Baker

Wilt Entertain Polo Victors

The Hurlingham Polo Club will host a dinner for the victorious polo team of Baron Wimborne on July 4 in London. King George has promised to attend the dinner.

London Hurlingham Polo Club Baron Wimborne King George

Western Association Scores Reported From City Matches

In Oklahoma City Muskogee defeated Tulsa 3 to 0. Joplin edged Tulsa 15 to 8. Fort Smith beat McAlester 5 to 3.

Western Association Oklahoma City Muskogee Joplin Tulsa Fort Smith McAlester

Yale Crew Triumph Sparks Yale Club Celebration

New York Yale Club members erupted with joy Friday night after Yale defeated Harvard at New London, ending six straight defeats. More than 200 Yale graduates, led by a band, marched to the Harvard Club and exchanged cheers with a smaller group of disappointed Harvard men.

Yale Club New York Yale Harvard New London

Scores From League Games Across Cities

In Milwaukee Indianapolis won 3 to 2. In St Paul Cleveland lost 2 to 1. At Minneapolis Columbus won 4 to 2. In Kansas City Louisville fell 9 to 5.

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

Club Standings and Saturday Fixtures

Friday results show Dallas 9 0, Beaumont 4 9, Houston 5, Austin 1, Fort Worth 8, San Antonio 6, Waco 4, Galveston 0. Saturday matches set with San Antonio at Austin and Galveston at Waco. Beaumont at Fort Worth and Houston at Dallas are scheduled.

Dallas Beaumont Houston Austin Ft. Worth San Antonio Waco Galveston Fort Worth Galveston Ee Aco Eens Aeee Eae Dal Feet Austin Eee

Baseball Scores and Pairings Across Cities

New York beat Cincinnati 6 to 0. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 8 to 7. St. Louis edged Boston 5 to 7. Pittsburg faced Brooklyn in rain while Chicago played Philadelphia and Cincinnati met New York in others.

Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Cincinnati New York Fe Louis

Weathered scores shape Friday baseball results

American League Friday results show New York and Cleveland affected by rain. Chicago beat Boston 3 to 2. St. Louis topped Philadelphia 6 to 2 and Detroit defeated Washington 3 to 2. Saturday action features Boston at Chicago and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.

New York Cleveland Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Chae W. & Pet St. Louis Ween Essedere

Federal League Scores and War Medal Orders Tied to Chicago and Indianapolis

Rain affects Buffalo and Indianapolis games as Kansas City beats Baltimore 6 to 4 and Brooklyn defeats St Louis 8 to 6. Pittsburgh plays in Kansas City withBaltimore in St Louis while Brooklyn travels to Indianapolis. Servia orders 900000 war medals from a Swiss firm.

Buffalo Indianapolis Kansas City Baltimore Brooklyn St- Louis Pittsburg St. Louis Chicago Servia Cu Plyd W. Fet Chicabo

Cup races for America’s defense yachts may be cancelled

New York June 20 A possibility exists that the America’s Cup defense races slated for July 2 and 4 will be cancelled to give boats more time for preparation for the Newport races beginning July 7.

New York Newport

Cobb and Walker Tie for Batting Honors in AL

In Chicago on June 20, Ty Cobb and C Walker of St Louis share the AL batting lead at .347. Covalésie Detroit .343 and Baker Philadelphia .332 trail. Athletics lead team batting at .267. Detroit next at .254.

Chicago Ty Cobb C. Walker St- Louis Covalésie Detroit Baker Philadelphia Athletics Maisel New York the Wood Boston Boehler Wyckoff Co. Miller St. Louis Hummel Brooklyn Dalton Campbell Indianapolis Evans Pittsburgh McCormick Kirby Mobile

Waco Tops Pirates 4-0 Behind Ashton Strong Bout

Waco defeated the Pirates 4 to 0 as Jack Ashton held them to six hits. Barfoot was touched for ten hits, with Clemens and Malmquist delivering home runs. It was the first game of a five game stretch in which Waco has led in hitting.

Galveston Tex Jack Ashton Pirate Waco Barfoot Clemens Malmquist AB. Co Madden Aiken Crichlow Ob Wohlle Tanner Tarleton Ashton Baerwald James Malmauist Summers Watson Eyiteher Ie‘t Iveston Baum” Garten Gardner

Bob Smarts Meet Commercials in Sunday Baseball Duel

The Bob Smarts and the Commercial Printing Co. baseball teams clash Sunday afternoon at 2:30 on the Carr Diamonds in Hot Wells. Manager Ed Rothwell says McCarty will pitch for the shoe man in this lively county matchup.

Bob Smart The Commercial Printing Co Carr Diamonds Hot Wells McCarty Ed Rothwell

Yale Eights Triumph Over Harvard in Close Thames Race

Yale won the four mile varsity boat race on the Thames by less than a foot, finishing in 21 minutes 16 seconds to Harvard 21 minutes 16 and a half. Spectators and crews cheered as Yale maintained the lead, with a final surge showing Bulldogs' grit in a historic near tie.

New London Conn Yale Thames Harvard Crimson Elis

Cleveland At Chicago in Ten Innings Game Post

In Cleveland at Chicago the game went ten innings with batteries Boehling and Henry for Cleveland and Dauss Main Covaleskie and Stanage for Chicago. A postgame update summarizes the tense matchup and the pitching effort from both sides.

R. H. E. Washington

May Be Transfered Austin Franchise To Shreveport

Shreveport may obtain the Austin Texas League franchise. Owner Quebedeaux has offered a transfer and asked if Shreveport’s admittance would satisfy league directors. President W R Davidson said a $25 daily guarantee must be posted. Austin’s current guarantees are $50 weekdays and $75 Sundays, Shreveport would need $75 to $100 due to distance.

Austin Waco Tex Shreveport

Dallas Beats Beaumont in First Game as Forfeit Ends Second

Dallas won the opener by free hitting while Beaumont erred. The second game was forfeited to Beaumont nine to zero in the third inning by Umpire Moran who ruled Dallas tried to delay. Beaumont scored seven runs in the first inning before the agreement to call the game at 5 50. Moran warned Manager Hill and then ejected him as gates were closed.

Beaumont Tex Dallas Moran Hill Gates

Eagles Seek Sunday Game with Local Team

The Texas Eagles are still looking for a Sunday game with a local team. Call Frank at 148 new for details.

Eagles Texas Eagles Frank New

Tigers to Play Double Header Sunday at Two Parks

The Monterey Tigers schedule a Sunday double header with the Cardenas Grays at Krisch's Park in the morning and the Seegers on Pruitt Avenue in the afternoon. Tigers must report at 8 o'clock for the morning game.

Tigers Monterey Tigers Cardenas Grays Krisch’s Park Seegers Pruitt Avenue

College Ball. Williams 2 Dartmouth 6 at Williamson Mass

In Williamson Massachusetts Williams and Dartmouth played with Dartmouth scoring six runs to Williams two. The brief score reflects a college baseball game outcome with the visitors taking the win.

Williamson, Mass Williams Dartmouth

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