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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

8

Panthers Battle Inning Game At League Park

The Bronchos and Fort Worth Panthers battled to an 8 6 extra inning win for the Nags, with Ollie Jost’s pitching outstanding in a strained week. A. Rankin Johnson and Jack Love sparked the visitors with strong hitting and timely runs, while Atz and Stow delivered key moments as the thirteenth frame decided the outcome.

Bronchos Fort Worth Panthers League Park Nags Anda Atzmen Ollie Jost Ollie Johnson A. Rankin Johnson Jacey Atz Jack Love Burch Atz Dunckel Betts Stow McLaurin Manda Johnny Baggan Wotell Westerzil Love Baggan Kewpie Bedford Clark Dee Meclver

Texas League Wednesday Results Highlight Long Fort Worth Win

In the Texas League Fort Worth defeated San Antonio 8 to 6 in 13 innings. Dallas beat Beaumont 4 to 2 while Waco shut out Galveston 6 to 0 and Shreveport topped Houston 7 to 5. Thursday matchups set Fort Worth at San Antonio Shreveport at Houston Waco at Galveston Dallas at Beaumont.

Fort Worth San Antonio Dallas Beaumont Waco Galveston Shreveport Houston Lyd. W. L. Pet Wace Ce

National League Wednesday Scores and Thursday Schedule

Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 3 to 2. Brooklyn beat Boston 3 to 2. New York won 4 to 3 over Philadelphia. St Louis routed Philadelphia 9 to 3 and Cincinnati edged the Cubs 6 to 4. Thursday games set with Philadelphia at New York, Brooklyn at Boston, Chicago at St Louis.

Pittsburg Chicago Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Eee Chicago Ee Weer Cincinnati Epee St. Louis Ee Gane

Baseball scores and matchups across the American League

The American League results show Chicago 5 over Cleveland 1 and New York 9 over Philadelphia 7. Other games include Washington 6 over Boston 2, St. Louis 6 over Detroit 3, with Detroit at St Louis and Chicago at Cleveland. Also Americas Association games list Minneapolis 8 over Kansas City 2 and other city pairings.

Chicago Cleveland New York Philadelphia Washington Boston St. Louis Detroit Americas Association Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Yd. W. I, S Pet Poston Detroit See St. Louis Ereeerees Philadelphia Enna

Swan Dives for Golf Ball at Greenbrier Course

In Wheeling West Virginia a swan at the Greenbrier golf course lake acts as caddy when William Hines hits a drive into the water. The bird dives and retrieves the ball, offering it to shore, then returns it after it proves too large to swallow amid swan hisses. The ad notes a 60 cent Sutherland Springs return fare on Sundays via Southern Pacific.

Wheeling W. Va Greenbrier Sulphur Springs William Hines Mr. Hines Swan

Shake-Up in Bronchos Personnel Names New Captain

A major shake-up in Bronchos baseball comes as George O. Leidy nicknamed Cap is released as manager after a meeting with President Harrison J. Benson. Jack Love is signed to captain the team in Dolly Stark’s absence as Stark convalesces from a back injury. Love excelled in Wednesday’s 13 inning tie with the Nags and led in hitting and defense while Stark’s return is awaited. Atchison from Beaumont joins the Bronchos and may play Thursday against the Panthers in the second game of the series.

George O. Leidy Cap Harrison J. Benson Jack Love Dolly Stark Love Nags Panthers Baggan Stark Benson Prexy Benson Atchison Beaumont

Dillon vs Moran Set For 10 Round Fight In New York

Indianapolis boxer Jack Dillon meets Pittsburg’s Frank Moran in a 10 round bout in New York on Thursday night. The $40,000 purse allocates $25,000 to Moran and $15,000 to Dillon. Moran tips the scales around 203 pounds, Dillon about 170, Moran stands 6 feet 1 inch, Dillon 5 feet 7 1 2 inches, with reaches of 77 1 2 and 72 inches respectively.

New York Jack Dillon Indianapolis Frank Moran Pittsburg Sieban Dillon Moran

Smith Studio Seeks Baseball Game Sunday Contact

Smith Studio baseball team seeks a game for Sunday. Call Manager Stahl at Travis 1069 after 7 pm. Weekly meeting Friday night invites all hands to attend. Alamo Iron Works also seeks a game next Sunday afternoon. Contact Ring Crockett 4272 before 6 pm to arrange.

Smith Studio Stahl Travis Alamo Iron Team Alamo Iron Works Smith Studios Crockett

Weapons of Caesar in modern trench warfare echo

The piece links a fallen Caesar legionary to a modern soldier and weapon, likening a trench knife to a revived Roman broadsword. It envisions Caius of the Tenth Legion charging under a cloak, amid Champagne chalk knolls and the roar of shells, with travel ads for New York trips via Southern Pacific.

Gaul Chicago Journal Caius Champagne

A Few Minutes With the Sporting Editor on Umpire Bedford

The writer grills a League Park fan over Kewpiec Bedford's close calls in the thirteen inning Bronchos Panthers game. He argues home wins on the road matter and praises fair umpires, especially Wilson Matthews, as a boon for the Texas League and Bronchos on tough road nights.

League Park Panthers Bedford Texas League Wilson Matthews Matthews

Chicago Hands Cleveland 5 In Cleveland Showdown

Chicago defeats Cleveland 5 to 1 with a five run showing. Batter highlights include Russell Schalk Covaleskie Coombe and ONeil for Chicago while New York 9 Philadelphia 2 games run totals are listed. Keating Nana Myers Meyers cited in scene.

Chicago Cleveland Russell Schalk Covaleskie Coombe O'Neil New York Philadelphia Keating Nanamaker Myers and Meyers

Washington Defeats Pater 6 to 2 in Baseball Tilt

Washington edges Pater 6 to 2 as Batter lineup including Shore Mays Greggs Carey Johnson and Henry contribute RBI plays. Boston scores two runs late but falls short at home.

Washington Pater Boston Shore Mays Greggs and Carey Johnson and Henry

St. Louis Beats Detroit 5 3 In Home Win

St. Louis defeats Detroit 5 to 3 as EB battery pairings listed for St. Louis and Detroit. Final innings show St. Louis 2 3 3 with runs by multiple batters, Mitchell, Boland, and Baker contributing for St. Louis.

St. Louis Detroit R. BH Mitchell, Boland and Baker Plank and Chapman

Southern League scores and partial box totals

Chattanooga beats New Orleans 7 to 2 with Walker and Higgins pitching for Chattanooga. Mobile defeats Nashville 4 to 2 as Cavet and Schmidt lead the battery for Mobile.

Chattanooga New Orleans A.hl Walker and Higgins Allen and Kitchens Mobile Nashville Eee Mobile Cavet Schmidt Wells Herbert Street

Birmingham 2 Memo 4 Memphis Batteries

The record shows Birmingham 2 and Memphis with scores 46 to 41. Batteries credited to Perryman and Smith for Birmingham, Willett and Ruel for Memphis.

Birmingham Memo Memphis Fyce Perryman and Smith Willett and Ruel

Braves blank Little Rock in road win

Atlanta triumphed 7 to 0 at Little Rock as pitching and defense shut out the Trojans. Perry and Neiderkorn led the Battery for the Visitors while Couchman, Kirby, Rumler and Gibson contributed innings.

Atlanta Little Rock Perry and Neiderkorn Couchman Kirby Rumler Gibson

Lone Star Riflemen Schedule Card Shoot at Club Rooms

The Lone Star Rifle Club announces a Bar bera medal card tonight at 408 Military Plaza. A Fourth of July prize shoot is planned with many prizes contributed by merchants and business men. A practice shoot is set for next Sunday as prep for the July 4 event. The club, two months old, has about 100 members competing in championships under its supervision.

Lone Star Rifle Club Military Plaza

Gassers Beat Buffs In Criss Ninth Inning Rally

Innings pitched by Gleason Mullins Leverette Duffy show Houston and Shreveport scoring totals. Scoring summaries include three base hits by Hemingway Newnam Kneaves Barr and two-base hit by Carroll with wild pitches and stolen bases noted. Time of game listed as 2:00 with umpire Moran.

Criss Houston Gleason Mullings Leverette Duffy Mullins Funs Mulling Tullos Newnam Shreveport Hemingway Seitz Cltrono Northen Moran Tex Recker Carroll Schrader Ee Knaupp Ween Nee Diamond Smith C . Ee Tulles Ene Allen Ates Mulline Stee Wwe Nee xEdmondsc Galveston Waco Karr Washner Hill Tanner Breaux Miller Johnson Balenti Stuart Eae Sharman Hille See Noyes Dashner Waco— AB Ola Mayle Conwell James Gee Reilly Er Ohlleben Almquist Toni Mney Ille Hare Bittle Coyle

Wagner to Scout and Coach for Boston Americans

Heine Wagner was signed as scout and coach of the Boston Americans and will join the team at once. The announcement came Wednesday night from club officials in Boston.

National League Race Still in Doubt in New York

The National League race remains unsettled at midsummer. Dodgers lead with strong pitching and batting, Phillies hold second, Giants erratic yet dangerous, Braves falter yet potentially pennant contenders, Cubs improving, Reds and Cardinals seen as long shots. With about half the season left, the field is tight and any club can surge to the front.

New York Dodgers Jeff Pfeffer Phillies Phillie Moran Giants Braves Fred Marshall Stallings Cubs Josephus Tinker Chicago Charles Lincoln Herzog Redlegs Herzog Toney Pirates Cardinals Brooklyn Reds

Brilliant tennis on Great Plains tourney in Kansas City

In Kansas City on June 3 the Great Plains tournament for women featured Miss Irving Murphy of New Orleans, Southern champion, vs Miss Mary Mortey local prospect in a fifth round match. Miss Marjorie Hires, Central West winner, drew Miss Lesley La Beaume of St. Louis.

Prospec Kansas City Great Plains Irving Murphy New Orleans Mary Mortey Marjorie Hires Lesley la Beaume St. Louis

Semifinals Set in National Clay Court Tennis Tourney

In Cleveland on June 29 Willis E. Davis of San Francisco beat Walter B. Knox of Princeton 6 3 8 6 in the fifth round to reach the semifinals. The remaining four are Conrad B. Doyle of Columbia Country Club Washington DC William C. McEllroy of Pittsburg Charles H. Garland of Pittsburg and Davis. Doyle faces McEllroy while Garland plays Davis.

Cleveland Ohio the Lake Tennis Club Willis E. Davis San Francisco Walter B. Knox Princeton University Clonrad B. Doyle Columbia Country Club Washington, D. C William C. McEllroy Pittsburg Charles H. Garland Walis Davis Doyle McEllroy Garland Davis

Dallas Beats Beaux in Interleague Baseball Showdown

Dallas defeated Beaumont 4 to 2 as Smithson and Harbin shone with late-inning relief. Conley pitched eight innings for Dallas, Smithson eight for Beaumont, with key hits from McCandless Johnston Andreen Tarleton Brownlow and Nixon contributing to the rally. Open Championship begins as 64 players advance after low qualifying scores at Minikahda.

Smithson Harbin Dallas Vaccee Beaumont Summa Mary Conley McCandless Johnston Andreen Tarleton Brownlow Nixon Sewell Snedecor Towns Josefson Snedecor Vitter Minneapolis Minikahda Lints Tex Lowell Martina AB. Josefson Crouch Smith E Seer Stu al Conley Hewell A. E. Johnston Schwind Steer Dodd Escaereereeee

San Antonio Female College Announces New Catalog

The institution promotes its refined female students and offers a special 190 day pupil discount. A new catalog is ready and can be requested by calling Telephone Tr. 1174 or writing J. E. Harrison, President, San Antonio, Texas.

J. E. Harrison San Antonio

Baseball scores from Chicago and Boston games

In Chicago the Pirates beat the Cubs 3 to 26 with Mamaux and Gibson opposing Lavender Vaughn and Fischer. Brooklyn edged Boston 3 to 2 at Boston as Pfeiffer Wyers Tyler Gowdy led the Battery. New York triumphed over Philadelphia 4 to 3 at New York in a 13 hit contest. Demaree Burns Schauer Tariden noted in the pitchers’ column.

Pittsburg Chicago Mamaux Gibson Lavender Vaughn Fischer Brooklyn Boston Pfeiffer Wyers Tyler and Tragressor Gowdy New York Philadelphia R. H. Eee Demaree Burns Schauer Tariden

Cincinnati Team Edges St Louis in Score Finale

At Cincinnati R H E St Louis finished 9 to 6 in a nine inning game. Batteries Amos and Snyder. To ney, Dale, Knetzer and Wingo were the Cincinnati battery pair.

St. Louis Cincinnati R. H. E. St. Louis Amos and Snyder Toney, Dale, Knetzer Wingo

Toy Cats for Scare Crows in Charleston

In Charleston West Virginia Reverend R D Roller rector of St John s Church used canton flannel spotted cats as scare birds to protect cherries in his yard. He bought a pair from a downtown shop and hung them in a tree causing the birds to avoid the area.

Charleston W. Va R .D. Roller St. John's Church

Man Captures Large Catch of Turtles in Creek

Lawrenceburg Indiana report says George W. Coombs, 49, hauled nearly 200 pounds of snapping turtles in Tanner's creek using a trout line and frog bait. He sold portions at 15 cents a pound and shared turtle soup with friends from two fifty pound examples.

Lawrenceburg Ind George W. Coombs Tanner’s Creek Coombs

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