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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1916

Page

30

Waco Navigators Take Double Bill from Brongs

A large crowd at League Park watched the Waco Navigators win both games 11 to 3 and 10 to 3. Malmquist and Wotell starred for Waco with multiple hits and key RBIs while Brongs struggled against solid pitching. The doubleheader featured lively hitting and crowd-pleasing plays including a notable defensive miscue and late scoring rallies.

Waco Navigators League Park Harding Wohlleben Malmquist Ogle Way Hill Cook Ogle Baggan Mike Watell Wotell Westerzil Dunckel Coyle Brant Grubb Nags Johnny Baggan James Tanner Stark Kuhn Det New York Central Clark Johnny Dee Roller Donalds Bittle Omnes Bittle Clarke Meus Esal Dalla Giants T’mpire Vitter Malmauist

De Palma Wins Des Moines Two Mile Derby

Ralph de Palma, the Italian speed demon, won the second annual 150 mile auto derby at Des Moines speedway in 1 hour 37 minutes 14 seconds at an average 91.88 mph. Henderson finished second and Rickenbacher third as tire trouble slowed the rival.

Des Miones Ralph de Palma Des Moines Speedway Henderson Rickenbacher Lewis de Palma D'Alene Milton

Southpaws Shine in Tennis as Champions Rise

June 24 New York reports that left handed players like Beals Wright Norman F Brookes Harry Walder Lindley Murray and 8S Howard Voghell excel in tennis. Voghell, after a wild yet effective season, aims for top ten status and has won the New York Lawn Tennis Club title.

New York Beals Wright Norman F. Brookes Harry Walder Lindley Murray Howard Voghell T. R. Pell New York Lawn

Hoppe to Meet Sutton for 18.2 Balk Line Title in St Louis

Willie Hoppe and G Butler Sutton of Chicago to clash for the 18.2 balk line championship in St Louis the third week of October. They will play 1500 points across three nights for a $1500 purse and the full net gate receipts.

ST. Louis Willie Hoppe G. Butler Sutton Chicago R. B. Benjamin Hoppe Sutton Windy City Chicago Dispatch

Gary Matched for July 4 Lightweight Bout in Galveston

Tommy Gary, a Chicago lightweight, drawn against an unnamed Galveston opponent on July 4 for twelve rounds. The card also features the Pirates in Houston. Reports describe the opponent as a possible Yankee or New Orleans fighter, with Gary preparing at a near town training camp and manager Pete Hackman optimistic Gary will be in top condition.

Tommy Gary Chicago Jack Shelton Wilson Galveston Pirates Houston New Orleans Crescent City Gary Sailor Davis Pete Hackman Windy City

BUEES WIN TWO FROM DALLAS GIANTS

Houston wins 6 0 and 2 1 in a doubleheader at home. Tillman dominates in the first game, while Conley struggles in the second before Houston pulls ahead with late power. Jenkins and Frierson pace the offense, and Dodd fields behind.

Buees Dallas Giants Houston

Fort Worth Wins and Ties Galveston in Ten Inning Twinbill

Fort Worth defeats Galveston 1 0 in the opener and ties 3 3 in ten innings as Rankin Johnson stars with an iron man performance. In the first game, Hollander’s triple and Atz’s single produced the lone run. The second game sees Galveston rally early but Fort Worth answers with timely hits and a late triple by Hunter to force the tie.

Galveston Tex Rankin Johnson Fort Worth Hollender Atz Breaux Balenti Stuart Johnson Sharman Manda Melver Hunter Xmclaurin Chassacericse McReah Ee Unter AD. Vi Descesss Hollinger A. Jorreon Cece Ccess Galveston— AB B. Oo A. EK. Breaux Sicsicevceces Miley Lxiskrssbeanebes Ndeoneine CS eeSryererrray Ae S Gharman Wcccessssss Cccccvoceseesss Ee Arsedisast Eee Dashner Acseresteses Reiwert Icy- Eesesarsee Porgir Miller McLaurin Hollenger Moran Fort Worth AB Miekenay FE Brow Hollander Betts Senioes Fesnove Galveston Ceeneeeneheoeer A. Johnson Karr Chaser Gs A Basle Tehor Phnson Wilson

Brannigan Still Tops Longevity In Boxing

Pittsburg veteran Patsy Brannigan at 28 begins his nineteenth season, claiming a career start in 1904 at age 16 and noting his age may misstate his true years in the ring. Joe Martin of Windsor Locks will lead Fordham baseball next year after three seasons with the Maroon.

Pittsburg Jim" Flynn Pueblo Patsy Brannigan Brannigan Martin Fordham New York Joe Martin Windsor Locks Conn The Maroon

Making a Bid for Baseball Hoages

Fabra at third base Mas Theis at first base Fred Lee pitches Harry Chittenden fields George Wedge also pitches Charles Saunders and Sidney Levyson are infielders with Ernest Adler as mascot and front man.

Fabra Mas Theis Fred Lee Harry Chittenden George Speedball

Earl Brooks Shuts Out Bay City Western 3 0

Saginaw Mich June 24 Earl Brooks pitcher for Arthur Hill High School dominated Bay City Western High School to a 3 0 victory striking out seventeen. Brooks has two straight no hit games and only one hit off his delivery in another game this season averaging sixteen strikeouts in seven starts with no earned runs.

Waco Bittle Coyle Grubb James Tanner Kuhn Wohlleben Malmuisti Donalds San Antonio Dee Cook C Jost Brant Jost Westerzil Malmquist Clark Coyle Dunckel Westerz Dunckel Conwell R Bittle Ry Coyle Oe Reilly Malmaquist Hill Oer Power AB. H Baggan Seapeee Stark Wotell Westertz Sauces Clark Burch Harding Opies Ogle Waters Ogie Stark Con Clark Well Hardames Malmaulst N Bying Hardoff Maimquist San Atonio Reilly Dee Waco Harding Dunckel Vitter Saginaw, Mich Earl Brooks Arthur Hill High School Bay City Western High School Brooks

Red Sox bid for college star to bolster pitching staff

The Red Sox reportedly offered Bugs O'Connor, Manhattan College standout, a fat bonus to join the club immediately. O'Connor has starred for four years, valued as a top pitcher with a Tris Speaker level batting average in college circles.

Los Angeles Bill Carrigan Red Sox Bugs O'Connor Manhattan O'Connor Tris

Texas League Saturday Results and Sunday Schedule

Standings show Waco 11 10 over San Antonio 10 3 while Beaumont 2 4 trails Shreveport 0 8 Houston 6 2 defeats Dallas 0 1 and Fort Worth 1 3 Galveston 0 3. Sunday games set Fort Worth at Beaumont Shreveport at Galveston Waco at Houston Dallas at San Antonio.

Waco San Antonio Beaumont Shreveport Houston Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Psyd. W L. Pet Shreveport Sees

Baseball scores and upcoming matchups listed

American League results show New York 2 Washington 4 Boston 7 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 6 St Louis 4 Cleveland 10 Detroit 8. Also scheduled: Detroit at St Louis and Cleveland at Chicago.

New York Washington Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Psyd. W. Ct Ewe Wee Reas Washington Eee

National League Saturday Scores Report

Brooklyn edges New York 6 to 5 while New York tied 4 to 4. Pittsburgh loses 4 to 5 at Chicago. St Louis 3 beats Cincinnati 2. Boston prevails 4 to 2 over Philadelphia. Chicago defeats Pittsburgh in a 6 to 5 tilt.

Brooklyn New York Pittsburg St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati

Latonia Race Results Five to Eight Furlongs

Velvet Joe sweeps the Latonia program winning five furlongs with Gentry aboard in 1 01 5 while Chal mer takes six furlongs for Garner at 5 00. Franklin wins the mile and sixteenth with Lapaille clocking 1 44 2 5 as Lady Botha and Fly Home claim other races.

Velvet Joe Gentry Lady Ivan C. Hunt Piraeus Cooper Trusty Paramount Dr. Barlow King Dick Glad, II H. Anderson Tom Manson Duchess of Litwill Do Right Chalmer Garner Leo Skolny Connolly Bars and Stars Solan Star Vogue Franklin Lapaille Water Blossom van Dusen Ed Crump Gerner Lady Botha Embroidery Grover Hughes Brown Timme Hank O'Day Wilhite Hanovia Gipsey George Checks Frigerio Goose America Highland Lad Lytle Berlin Buford Terrell Mars Cassidy Port Light Hunt Hawthorne Roscoe Goose Skiles Knob Nobleman Fly Home Gold Crest Boy Star of Love Stearns Sauterelle Impression and Guide Post

Old farmer ends talk of death with jesting line

An elderly farmer facing death keeps a light tone as his wife promises to follow him, and he replies with a weary, humorous remark about not rushing toward the afterlife. The exchange reveals a long fraught marriage and a touch of humor amid hardship.

John Maria

Beaux and Gassers Divide Two Games in Beaumont

Beaumont and Shreveport split a doubleheader with the Oilers taking the first 2 0, aided by Smith allowing two hits. Knaupp homered and Nixon and Perry drove runs in the second game as Smith’s squad rallied for five runs in the sixth. Johnston finished strong for Beaumont in relief.

Beaumont Tex Shreveport Oilers Smithson Smith Perry Nixon Harbin Gleason Knaupp Jack Johnston R.H. C CSCO Issardessene Ites Bchrader S.sescoscoe Delahanty Soit Andrew Aitchison Delehanty Becker Dodd Diamond Barr Bobo Sloan Balla Johnston Bernson Bobe Redford McCafferty Becker Carroll Nee Emith nee Emith, ee, seeeee thee enee Kneaves, 88, + sheer eens ° Gleason, p . teteee R. H A. E. Johnson Ewes Harbin xAndrew Sceeseres Soveseeennerss

Harper Is Game In Detroit After Injury

Texas rookie George Harper, who earned a Tigers outfield job over Sam Crawford, slid into first base and injured his leg. He finished the game and played in right field before doctors revealed a broken right leg after an X ray. He will be out three weeks.

Detroit Mich George Harper Texas Sam Crawford Tiger Harper

Kenedy Defeats Cuero in Southwest Texas Amateur Baseball

In a discussion on amateur status, Kenedy claims the Southwest Texas amateur baseball championship after another win over Cuero. The piece questions what constitutes amateurism, noting towns with resident players and the City League of San Antonio as potential factors in determining the title.

Kenedy Southwest Texas Cuero Davenport New Braunfels Boerne City League San Antonio Knights of Columbus Ahrens & Ott Lone Star Meier's Pharmacy Steves Potchernicks

Baseball Surprises Lift Frank Schulte Past .300 Hit Rate

The article highlights Frank Schulte of the Cubs, age 34, delivering a string of strong seasons and rising above his past marks to lead his league in hitting while maintaining power. It contrasts Schulte with Eddie Dugan heading to Russia and discusses J Franklin Baker’s slow return to form and Bill Donovan’s optimism about Baker regaining form this season.

Frank Schulte Cubs Schulte Eddie Dugan United States Dugan Russia Eugene Lazareff New York State Land of Czar Nick Belmont J. Franklin Baker Yankee Baker Athletics Bill Donovan Donovan

Hamilton Race Day Results Highlight Sprinters and Steeplechase Winner

Five furlongs saw Incog ridden by Ambrose win in 1 01 3-5 with Valerie West second and Bendisan third as a host of others ran. Cuban won the steeplechase over about two miles with Indian Arrow second and Morperth third in 3 40. Rancher captured the six furlongs ahead of Back Bay and Runes in 1:14 4-5. Fair Montague won the mile and eighth with Lady Curzon second and Splutter third in 1:56 1-5. Schemer led the mile and sixteenth, Damrosch took second, Sands of Pleasure third in 1:49 2-5. Miramichi won the five and one-half furlongs with Eulogy second and Batsy Cal. third in 1:08 3-5. Broom's Edge won the mile with arish Sun second and Miss Waters third in 1:42 3-5.

Incog Ambrose Valerie West Robinson Bendisan Dismon Durbank Tarver Seminole Wat Dora Collins Sweeter Than Sugar Kentucky Boy Pas de Chance Lucille P Cuban Scully Indian Arrow Russell Morperth Beamish Little Hugh Queen Shingfoo Rancher Back Bay Dennison Runes Connors Robert Bradley Anita Pesky Commonada Milestone Fair Montague Burns Lady Curzon Parrington Splutter Mott Schemer Damrosch McAfee Sands of Pleasure Jeffcuff Indolence Black Broom Athenia Miramichi Eulogy Mountain Batsy Cal Pampine Old Bob Wiley Boneros Undaunted Briar Patch Anxiety Wizard Heartbeat Dominick Arish Sun Miss Waters Dishman Harry Lauder Hedge Rose Osmonde Fenrock Handful Prime Mover Stone Henge St. Charliott

City League sets doubleheader at Electric Park

A crackerjack Jeable baseball hill headlines a City League doubleheader at Electric Park Sunday at 2 PM. Meier's Pharmacy faces league leaders Ahrens & Ott in the opener, followed by Columbus Knights and Steves Sasa & Door Co. in the nightcap. Ed Trimble will umpire both games with Rochelle scoring. Albert Carolus works one game out of town.

Electric Park Meier's Pharmacy Ahrens & Ott Columbus Steves Sasa & Door Company Meier's Ahrens & Otts Castro Knights of Columbia Steves Bater Ed Trimble Rochelle Albert Carolus Trimble

Irish Steak and American Money Jibe At Dublin Inns

Elisha Lee, chair of railway managers conference committee, faults exorbitant profits with a mythic Ireland image. A Washington Star interview recalls an Irish inn tale about a demanding steak and onions, underscoring contrasts with American prosperity.

Elisha Lee Conference Committee of New York Ireland Gayly

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