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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

8

Dallas Giants Triumph Over Pronchos At League Park

Dallas Giants defeated the Pronchos 7 to 3 at League Park on Monday afternoon after a five-run first inning. Ogle started strong for Dallas while Sewell closed the game with steady pitching, limiting the Nags after the first and fifth frames. Key moments included Smith’s first-inning homer and Brownlow’s two timely hits driving in runs.

Dallas Giants Pronchos League Park Ogle Dallas Nags Gle Josefson Ens McCandless Harding Crouch Westerzil Smith Welchonce Brownelow Snedecor Nags Marquis of Queensberry Brownlow Stupp Mister Sewell Dolly Stark Wotell Sewell Baggan Stark Dunckel Clark Dee Bureh A. B. Josefron Fae Wits Worrell Weaterzil Arch Dallas Avives

Westerzil Triumphs Over Dallas 7 to 4 in Tilt

San Antonio wins 7 to 4 as Westerzil bats key runs. Smith homered and Stealers steal bases with Bagegan, Stupp, and Josephson contributing. Pitchers Sewell and Harding yield seven and four runs. Wotell and Ens drive RBI while Stupp to Brownlow to Snedecor turn double plays.

Westerzil Smith Bagegan Stupp Josephson Wotell Harding Sewell San Antonio Dallas Brownlow Snedecor Baggan Stark Ens McCandress Crouch Vitter

Pirates Defeat Gassers in Low-Scoring Galveston Victory

Galveston defeats Shreveport 3 to 2 as five of eight Galveston hits go for extra bases. Gudger is nearly unhittable except for a sixth inning. Ferry receives strong support from the defense and bullpen.

Galveston Tex Shreveport Ferry Gudger Careee Siscesvasss Kneaves Doscenie Dotty Pecs OOI B.gh Hecker Noyes Hille Stuart Breaux Balents Johnson Miller Barr Smith Knaupp Schraeder Gudeer Perry Duffy Schrader Moran and McCafferty

Houston 11, Waco 4 in Bunts and Runs

Houston pounded Sage from the start and outhit Waco. Grubb relieved Sage after the seventh. final score Houston 11, Waco 4. Notables include Hemingway, Citrano, Frierson, and Newnam contributing for Houston.

Houston Tex Sage Grubb Waco Waco AB. RL H. C.A Conwell Aeruiteeeseas Gribas Houston Hemingway Citrano Frierson Newnam Northen Tulios Ae Etn Denkina Co Edmondson, P Tosele Esate Iavings Sen Ieee Wiclanna Ceara Ty Sage Edmondson Maimquist Wohlleben Newham

Southern League scores show Mobile and Chattanooga wins

In Nashville Mobile defeats Nashville 1 0 as Allison and Schmidt hold foes to one run. Chattanooga tops New Orleans 7 3 with Townsend, Higgins driving runs. Little Rock beats Atlanta 8 5 after a late comeback, with Lafitte Brennan Perkins and Hardgrove Holmquist Rumler delivering in the mound and at bat.

Chattanooga New Orleans R. H Townsend and Higgins Johnson and Kitchens Little Rock Atlanta Lafitte, Brennan and Perkins Hardgrove, Holmquist and Rumler

Nas Turtium, Noted Thoroughbred, Dies in Kentucky

Nas Turtium, renowned race horse and sire, died of heart disease at the stud of owner George J. Stall in Lexington on Monday. The death marks a loss to its racing lineage and breeding operation in Kentucky.

Lexington Nasturtium George J

Potchernicks to Meet in City League Gathering

The Potchernick baseball team of the City Baseball League will hold a Wednesday night meeting at Krisch's park. All members are urged to attend, said Manager Gaubatz.

Potchernicks Potchernick City Baseball League Krisch's Park Gaubatz

Texas League standings and results recap

Monday results show Dallas 7 San Antonio 3, Houston 11 Waco 4, Galveston 3 Shreveport 2, Fort Worth 1 Beaumont 0. Tuesday matchups: Dallas at San Antonio, Waco at Houston, Shreveport at Galveston, Fort Worth at Beaumont.

Dallas San Antonio Houston Waco Galveston Shreveport Fort Worth Beaumont Psyd Pet Dallas Oe Mallory Texas Bedell Bldg San Antonio , Ly el Gy

Baseball Scores and Pairings Listed for Evening Games

Rain affects Pittsburg Chicago match up while Boston holds a 5 to 9 record and Philadelphia 1 to 5. New York leads at 11 to 1 with Brooklyn at 8 to 2. Cincinnati and St. Louis both 4. Matchups include New York at Brooklyn, Boston at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Cincinnati, and Pittsburg at Chicago.

Pittsburg Chicago Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis

American League Standings and Monday Results

The American League standings show Cleveland leading with a 60 35 record and a .633 winning percentage followed by New York Boston Washington Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and Detroit in order. Monday results feature Cleveland defeating Chicago 2 0 Detroit 3 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 8 Boston 5 and Washington 9 with remaining scheduled games: Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis.

Plyd W Cleveland New York Boston Washington Chicago Mt. Louis Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis

Colts Seek Opponents and Catcher for Juvenile Team

The Cadena Colts want a game against a juvenile team averaging 15 years old and seek a catcher. Call Crockett 6143 after 7 30 p m and ask for An adres.

Cadena Colts Crockett Anadres

Panthers 10 clash with Nags Wednesday at League Park

The Fort Worth Panthers open a three game series at League Park starting Wednesday afternoon. Jakey Atz leads the club as the Bronchos’ pitching staff seeks recovery. The Bronchos push the league leaders hard, while the Nags could steal a single win in the set.

Fort Worth League Park Fort Worth Panthers Jakey Atz Bronchos Panthers Benson Broncs Fong Nags

New York Defeats Brooklyn in Doubleheader Battles

In the first game New York wins 11 to 8 at Brooklyn, with Perritt Schauer and Rariden providing key hits while Brooklyn struggles. The second game ends Brooklyn 2, New York 1 as Marquard and Miller secure the win for Brooklyn.

New York Brooklyn Perritt, Schauer Rariden Pfeffer McCarty Benton and Marquard and Miller

Boston Wins Pair Over Philadelphia In Two Games

In a Philadelphia doubleheader Boston defeated Philadelphia 5 1 in the first game and 9 5 in the second game. Pitchers for Boston were Reulbach Hughes Gowdy and for Philadelphia Rixey Bender Killifer. Cincinnati edged St Louis 5 4 at Cincinnati with Jasper Gonzales for St Louis and Schultz Wingo for Cincinnati.

Boston Philadelphia Reulbach Hughes Gowdy Rixey Bender Killifer Pete Sy Rategon Trogressor Mayer McQuillan Burns Cincinnati Jasper Gonzales Schultz Wingo

Panthers Beat Beaux Oilers in Low Scoring Tilt

Fort Worth edges Beaumont 1 to 0 as five Oilers hits fail to score. Trotter allows only one run while Hollender snares a liner to double McMahon off first. Summary notes two-base hits by Tarlton Betta and McMahon.

Mehourin Ose Aid McMahon Tarlton Perry Nixon Troutman Betta Pod Schwind Tretter Hollender Hunter Atolen Hanes Melaurin Baaer Port Worth Bedora

Great Plains Women’s Tennis Field Draws Top Southwest Players

In Kansas City on June 27 local experts praised the speed of play at the Great Plains tournament as it moved into day two. Winners advancing from Monday’s preliminaries include Irving Murphy of New Orleans Marguerite Davis of St Paul Alice Prendergast and Lesley La Beaume of St Louis.

Kansas City Great Plains Southwest Irving Murphy New Orleans Marguerite Davis St. Paul

Open Championship Qualifying Opens in Minneapolis

Play in the qualifying rounds of the national open golf championship began at the Minnikahka Club links in Minneapolis. J. J. McDermott, winner in 1911 and 1912, was expected to arrive, with former champions Alex Ross George Sargent Fred McLeod and Walter Hagen also entered.

Minneapolis Minn Minnikahka Club Links J. J. McDermott Alex Ross George Sargent Fred McLeod Walter Hagen

Joint Installation Held by Masons in Burleson and San Antonio

Burleson Chapter No 21 Royal Arch Masons and San Antonio Council No 14 Royal and Select Masters held a joint installation Monday at the Masonic Temple. New officers include Nathan K. Tracy as high priest and F H Bradford as thrice illustrious master with several other named officers listed for both bodies.

Burleson Royal Arch Masons San Antonio Masonic Temple F E. T. Green Nathan K. Tracy E. P. Robinson King D. N. Cushing J. 8. Steele Horace A. Kelton Fred Fletcher Royal Arch P. H. Bethge Fred Nelson I. M. Smith Stanley J. Winters Be, C. Arnold Robert L. Ball F. H. Bradford Fred A. Mitchell E. C. Arnold J. E. Brinkmeyer

Poisoning by buttermilk sickens three in Texas

Mrs. Charles Dower, her son Charles Jr. and Miss Mary Dower were poisoned yesterday after drinking buttermilk in Beeville Texas. Prompt care prevented severe illness and by this morning they are much improved though still ill.

Beeville, Tex Charles Dower Charles Jr Mary Dower

Harvest Drive In Budapest To Speed 1916 Crops

Budapest reports radical harvest measures by Hungarian agricultural societies to mobilize all nonessential labor, including local authorities and prisoners of war, at fixed wages. A separate anecdote from a police court recalls an amused elderly prisoner jockeying for a seat as the “Black Maria” transported arrestees.

Budapest Policce Court Jamea Chicago Herald

Libre Belgique mystifies Germans with stubborn Brussels prank

Berlin reports say the Belgian anti-occupation weekly Libre Belgique continues to publish despite German efforts. Editions arrive at the German governor general's desk with notes of goodwill while staff remain anonymous and distribution remains hidden. a Brussels crowd toys with a German reporter, while Dutch papers recount the paper's secretive, selfless operation.

Berlin Belgium Libre Belgique Brussels Bis Nouvelles de Maastricht Germany

Rat steals glasses in Evansville stable incident

John Stark a merchant chased a rat that knocked his glasses into a hole where they formed a yoke in the rat’s path. The rodent escaped with Stark's lenses. Stark dug but found nothing and believes the glasses are still carried by the rat.

Evansville Ind John Stark Stark

Cattle Fear Dog in Bardwell Incident

Cattle feared a dog during a Bardwell event as E W Benson reported a novel encounter in Arlington Kentucky.

Arlington, Ky E. W. Benson Bardwell

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