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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

10

Wotell’s Three-Run Homer Seals Nags Victory Over Dallas

Mike Wotell belted a three run homer in the eighth as the Nags beat Dallas 6 to 1 at League Park. Brant pitched well for San Antonio with timely hits by Brant and Stark and the infield defense turned two double plays to stifle Dallas rallies.

Mike Wotell League Park Nags Dallas Stark Baggan Westerzil Wotell Bill Robertson Memphis Southern Association Robertson Brant Grover Crouch Smith Welch Dallas Giants Father Joe Gardner Burch Dunckel Barney Dunk Brownlow Alo Isc Ae SM Crassiicee Cea Canon Srotale Gan Antonio Clark Stupp Dee Balla Snedecor San Antonio Vitter

Memphis Beats Birmingham 4-2 in Southern League

In Memphis, Memphis collects a 4-2 win as Birmingham scores once in the third and Memphis adds two more in the second. Ponder, Black, and Wallace share pitching duties for Memphis while Birmingham’s Smith allows the decisive runs.

Memphis Birmingham R.H. E Birmingham Black Ponder Smith Barger Wallace

Giants Sign College Pitchers From Yale and Columbia

New York announces that right handed pitchers Pie Way of Yale University and George Smith of Columbia University have signed with the New York Nationals. The moves mark the club adding college talent to its pitching staff.

Giants New York Pie” Way Yale University George Smith Columbia University New York Nationals

Home Run Ends Giants Hope at League Park

Mike Wotell hit a go ahead homer in the eighth with two aboard, breaking the Giants' rally at League Park on Tuesday and stalling their playoff push.

Mike Wotell Oo Giants League Park Tuesay

National League: Pittsburgh and Chicago split twin bill

In Chicago first game Pittsburgh manages three runs on 3 hits while Chicago outscores 16 to 3 with a late rally. Second game Pittsburgh wins 4 to 12 with Chicago scoring 10 in the late innings. At Philadelphia Boston loses 3 to 6 to Philadelphia in a nine inning contest. New York edges Brooklyn 1 to 0 at Brooklyn.

St. Louis Rout Cincinnati 8-2 in Cincinnati

St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 8 to 2 at Cincinnati. B H St. Louis batted .300 and pushed across early runs. Doak and Snyder worked as pitchers for Cincinnati alongside Mitchell Knetzer and Clarke in the battery.

St. Louis Cincinnati Doak and Snyder Mitchell, Knetzer and Clarke

Baseball Scores From The Major Leagues

Chicago beats Cleveland 4 to 2 at Cleveland in game one as Williams and Schalk guide the White Sox. Detroit tops St Louis 5 to 2 in the second meeting behind James and Baker. Boston defeats Philadelphia 7 to 2 at Boston while New York edges Washington 3 to 2 in New York. Other A L notes include St Paul 6 Milwaukee 3, Indianapolis 0 Columbus 3, Louisville 1 Toledo 4, Minneapolis 4 Kansas City 10.

Detroit St. Louis James Baker Koob Severoid American Association St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City I. Pet Cleveland New York Boston Washington Chicago Philadelphia

Panthers Beat Beaumont on Rainy Field

Fen tress pitched a strong game for Fort Worth as they toppled Beaumont 9 to 3 on a rain soaked field. Fentress struck out four, walked two, and contributed two base hits while Nixon posted a three base hit and two base hits by Manda and Nixon.

Beaumont Tex Fentress Robo Fort Worth Manda Nixon Betts McMahon Swan Boho Bedford Tetenee Stow McLaurin Melver Hunter Hollender Ata p. ii —_— Totals ete e ewe enenee AB R. H A Johnston Schwind Dodd Sree A McMahon If. Sane Tarleton Peers Perry Opeteee

Athletics edge Giants then fall to Cubs in indoor league

In the Y M C A Business Boys indoor series two games were played. The Athletics defeated the Giants 5 to 3 with Erben pitching well and strong support from teammates. Alvin Icke led the Athletics at the plate while Satterwhite starred for the Giants. In the second game the Cubs beat the Athletics 2 to 1 with Boldt pitching and Wolfe making a key final out by catching a foul tip.

Business Boys Athletics Giants Cubs Erben Alvin Icke Satterwhite Boldt and Wolfe

Campbell Leads Golfers in Minneapolis Open Qualifier

Baltimore professional Alex Campbell led the first flight of the national open qualifying at Minnekahda club with 71 in the morning and 73 in the afternoon for a 144 total. Louis Tellier, now in Boston, was second with 145 as Red Sox Wyckoff relates to a Boston purchase. Philadelphia reports Welden Wyckoff of the Athletics released to the Boston Americans after Tuesday night.

Minneapolis Alex Campbell Baltimore Feuld Minnekahda Club Campbell Louis Tellier Boston Red Sox Wyckoff Philadelphia Philadelphia American League Baseball Club Welden Wyckoff Boston Americans

Texas League Tuesday Scores and Wednesday Schedule

San Antonio defeated Dallas 6 to 1. Fort Worth beat Beaumont 6 to 2. Rain affected Waco Houston Shreveport Galveston games. Wednesday matches set Waco at Galveston Shreveport at Houston Fort Worth at San Antonio Dallas at Beaumont.

Waco-Houston Shreveport-Galveston San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Beaumont Waco Galveston Shreveport Houston Plyd. . L. Pet Iow

Baseball scores and upcoming games list

Chicago 1 Pittsburg 0 Boston 3 Philadelphia 0 New York 1 Brooklyn 0 St Louis 8 Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Pittsburg at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati

Chicago Pittsburg Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Li Pet Cooe Boston Cooeenns Chicago We

Sports Card Scores and Matchups on Weeknight

Boston beat Philadelphia 7 to 2. St. Louis won 5 to 2 over Detroit. Chicago led Cleveland 4 to 2, while Detroit is 3 to 5 against an opponent. New York defeated Washington 3 to 2. Chicago visits Cleveland, Detroit visits St. Louis, New York plays Philadelphia, and Boston travels to Washington.

Nags Hope For Consistent Wins Amid Strong Pitching

In a preview of three upcoming games at League Park against the Fort Worth Panthers, the Nags show they can win with solid pitching and rest for hurlers. Ollie Jost and Harding near return, with Stewart set for Friday. Rube Oldring, veteran outfielder, plans to retire around July 1, aiming to farm in New Jersey after a storied career.

League Park Brant Fort Worth Panthers Ollie Jost Heaver Harding Harry Stewart Benson Fort Worth Rube” Oldring Philadelphia Oldring Mackmen Boston Athletics New Jersey Connie Mack

Baseball chatter and pennant talk from the era

The column notes Tinker praising Williams over Cobb or Speaker and hints at October world series batteries for the Red Sox and Brooklyn. It criticizes Fielder Jones for a recent Detroit setback, mentions the Browns’ shaky pennant chances, and wonders if fans are deserting baseball for cricket in New England.

Ladeer Gentle—Men Leonard Thomas Red Sox Pfeffer and Miller Brooklyn

Waco Signs Amateur Pitcher Ed Wright

Ed Wright an amateur pitcher from Louisiana is signed by the Waco Texas league team and reported here Tuesday night. Manager Smith of the Shreveport team confirms a deal transferring Third Baseman Elwert from Galveston to Shreveport.

Ed Wright Louisiana Houston Tex Waco Smith Shreveport Texas Elwert Galveston

Benson Resting After Throat Trouble In San Antonio

President Harrison J. Benson of the San Antonio baseball club Wag is resting at the Gunter Hotel after throat trouble. He has suffered considerable discomfort in recent months and is expected to be active again in a few days.

Harrison J. Benso San Antonio Wag Gunter Hotel Benson

Athletics Tryout Ends in 7-2 Loss at Boston

In Boston on June 28, a former Ursinus College pitcher named J son participated in a Philadelphia tryout against the Boston Am etics with Carroll of Tufts College catching. The Athletics were defeated 7 to 2.

Boston Mass JSON Ursinus College Phihdphia Boston Ametic Carroll Tufts College

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