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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

12

Sniper Conley Wins Again as Dallas Giants Beat Bronchos 5 to 0

James Nakod a sharp performance for the Bronchos but Dallas ace Conley blanked San Antonio 5 to 0. Harper struggled early as walks and timely hits fueled the Giants’ seven-hit attack and Conley’s 18th straight win.

Baggan Tierney Layagen Luther Cook Litschi Booe Perry Dunckel Schliebner Sicking Pop Lester Cook Conley Layden Cafiahan San Antonio H.O. A Lem Cook Tipnings Harper Schilebner Luther Cop Valmer James Palmer Dallas Cook Schuebner Matthews

Buffs Edge Panthers in Houston Tilt

Fort Worth loses 2 1 in Houston series opener as Seven Fort Worth hits go uncounted. Williams and Northen spark Houston outfield while Glenn shuts down Fort Worth in eighth. Stalls on bases costly for Fort Worth. Williams tallies two base hits.

Houston Tex Northen Stuart Fort Worth Williams Bernsen Glenn Duffy AB. R.H. O. A. E. BteCarty Fritton Ccosccenes Hemingway Seoose Stellbauer Cosseee Ccccocseese Rtusrt Crcescorsee Newnam Cocccceese Noyes Cesseccesssese Dolly Cveccoccesseese Gionn P Ceveseveecseses S.ccsesvccesceeere AB. R. HO. A Sharman Pernsen Coos Woodall Perrit Jonin Houston Britton Gray Atz Stow Luffy Let Ferritt Edford Lee Perritt Bare Sertell

Wyatt Wins Swim Title in Close Meet

Wyatt clinched the swimming event with fin year points as Frank Wyre and Frank Bouske earned podium spots. Harrell Lackey and Walter Schulte contributed points for the team in a tight matchup.

Frank Wyre Frank Bouske Pos Ccanocaunn Veeas Harrell Lackey Walter Schulte

Gibbs Is High Gun In Trestate Event

Jake Gibbs of Union City Tennessee won high score in the trestate trap shooting tournament in Memphis by breaking 394 of 400 targets across two days. George Schmidt of Memphis led amateurs with 383, Gibbs top day with 195 of 200, Otis Dorchester of Dallas was high amateur with 192.

Memphis Tenn Jake Gibbs Union City George Schmidt Gibbs Otis Dorchester Dallas Texas

Former major league catcher seeks Marine enlistment

Detroit July 29 report says Nig Clark ex major league catcher applied to join the marine corps. An officer told him acceptance likely after a slight operation, which Clark agreed to undergo.

Detroit Mich Clark Marine Corps

Stacking results from Thursday and Friday matchups

Dallas blanked San Antonio 5 0 while Houston beat Fort Worth 2 1. Shreveport triumphed over Waco 8 2 with two Friday games set Dallas at San Antonio Fort Worth at Houston and Shreveport at Waco

Dallas San Antonio Houston Fort Worth Shreveport Waco Prydee L Pet Houston One

Baseball Results From Thursday Overnight Standings

Scores show Boston 3 5 New York 2 0 Detroit 6 Chicago 5 with rain postponing a second game St Louis 5 Cleveland 1 Washington 4 Philadelphia 3. Friday schedule lists Washington at Philadelphia New York at Boston Detroit at St Louis and Chicago at Cleveland.

Yd. . L. Pet Chicago Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Philadelphia

National League Scores and Matchups Brief

National League results show Brooklyn over Philadelphia 5 to 0 and Philadelphia 3 to 1, plus Cincinnati 6 over Cincinnati 2, New York 3 over Boston 2, St. Louis 4 over Chicago 1. Upcoming games list Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Boston at New York, and Cincinnati at Pittsburg.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati New York Boston St. Louis Chicago T Pet Pittsburge

Smith Becomes Father of Twins in Omaha

Earl Smith, star of the Omaha Western League, is celebrating the birth of twin boys. Doctors say the newborns resemble embryo outfielders. Smith previously played with the Chicago Nationals last season.

Baseball Scores From Midwest League Night

In Kansas City the American Association game had Kansas City 6, Indianapolis 4. Minneapolis 0, Columbus 2. St Paul 3, Louisville 8. Milwaukee hosting Toledo was rained out.

American Association Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Louisville

TIED FOR PINNACLE IN JUNIOR B LEAGUE DOUBLEHEADER

In the Y M C A Junior B Indoor Baseball League doubleheader the Braves beat the Cubs 7-1 and the Cubs edged the Giants 1-0. Paul Kuehne Walter Schulte and Harrell Lackey led Braves hitting while Frank Wyatt and Aaron Blumenthal dueled on the mound Blumenthal earning the win with a no hit effort and the Cubs' only hit a two bagger off Wyatt.

Braves Cubs Giants Paul Kuehne Walter Schulte Harrell Lackey Kuehne Frank Wyatt Aaron Blumenthal Blumenthal Wyatt

No Shake-up In Cleveland

Cleveland owner James Dunn denies plans to depose manager Lee Fohl citing rumors as a harmful misrepresentation. Dunn praises Fohl's work and notes the team is currently trailing the division, attributing any gossip to rivals.

Cleveland Ohio James Dunn Cleveland Americans Lee Fohl Dunn

Bescher to the Minors

St Louis out fielder Bescher said he would report to the Louisville club at Columbus on July 8. Bescher initially refused to go to Louisville.

Bescher ST. Louis St. Louis Nationals Louisville Columbus

Kilbane vs Leonard Signed for July 23 Bout at Shibe Park

Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion and Benny Leonard the newly crowned lightweight champion signed for a six round bout at Shibe Park on July 23. The fight purse totals $20 000 with each fighter guaranteed half from James Dougherty Leiperville hotel proprietor.

Kilbane Leonard Philadelphia Johnny Kilbane Benny Leonard Freddie Welsh Shibe Park American League Baseball Club James Dougherty Leiperville

Mueller's Team Wins Volleyball Match at Y M C A

Emil Mueller's team defeated J. W. Fuller in straight games 11-3 11-0 11-7 in the business men's series at the Y M C A. S. C. Smith opened with steady support while Mueller led a cohesive, strong performance as Fuller’s side, missing several stars, struggled. J. W. Fuller and Dr. L. E. McAdon played for the losers with Frank Cunningham and Frank Trotter notable at the net. next series set for Saturday noon.

Emil Mueller J. W. Fuller Mueller S. C. Smith L. E. McAdon Frank Cunningham Frank Trotter George

Old Time Ball Players In Game At Chicago Park

Chicago June 29 Baseball old timers will wear uniforms again for the Red Cross in a July 21 game at the Chicago National League Park. Prominent figures like Charles A. Comiskey and Pop Anson are set to play with Comiskey captaining one team.

Chicago Red Cross Charles A. Comiskey Chicago Americans Pop” Anson Chicago Nationals Comiskey

Indians Protest Black Ball in Major League Claim

Cleveland players accuse Eddie Cicotte and the Chicago Americans of using a "black ball" that darkens quickly, appearing dipped in pitch and treated with plug tobacco juice, hindering their play during a game in Chicago.

Indians Chicago Cleveland Eddie Cicotte Chicago Americans

Caddock Likely Out Of Ring For Two Months After Illness

Earl Caddock heavyweight wrestling champion will skip matches for at least two months following tonsil removal surgery and dental work. He reports poor condition and low endurance in the weeks prior, prompting the break in competition.

Caddock Lake City Iowa Earl Caddock

Battery changes name to First Texas Field Artillery Baseball Team

The Battery B of the First Texas Field Artillery has added members from other companies and will play as the First Texas Field Artillery Baseball Team. Manager Robertson announces the winless start becomes a winning streak. last Sunday they defeated the Boerne White Sox in Boerne. Next Sunday they face the Fraternal Brotherhood at Harlandale Diamond at 3 PM with McCarty and Heim as battery, Dresch and Myers on the firing line.

First Texas Field Artillery Robertson Artillery Boerne White Sox Boerne Fraternal Brotherhood Harlandale

Frierson May Have Jumped by Buffs Center Fielder

Secretary Doak Roberts of the Houston Club believes Buffs center fielder Frierson has jumped his contract. Frierson told Roberts he planned to go to New Mexico, and evidence shows he was not at his boarding house Friday night. He has played in the Texas League since 1911.

Houston Tex Doak Roberts Frierson Buffs Roberts New Mexico Fierson

China to Establish Forestry School at Nanking University

Under two expert leaders from the United States, China will set up a forestry school at Nanking University as part of a new educational collaboration.

United States China Nanking University

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