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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1916

Page

16

Bronchos open spring with win over St Louis Cardinals

The Bronchos defeat the Cardinals 6 to 0 at League Park in a March exhibition. Wotell, Westerzil and Dunckel led a strong hitting display while Leidy and Hall contributed solid play in the field. D2B, Drews and Snyder provided key moments as Huggins’ club shows early-season form and predicts a busy schedule against the Cardinals.

Ban Antonio Miler Huggins Cardinals League Park St. Louis Bart Croc Cardinal Hugsins Granésacc Worell Broncs Hall Huggins Secnd Hug Wotell Frank Baker George Westerzil Westy

Dignowity Hill Juniors Triumph Over Crockett Juniors

The Dignowity Hill Juniors defeated the Crockett Juniors 40 to 10 on their court. Wyatt and Laef led scoring while Taylor and Gottwald stood out on defense. Referee Stenzel oversaw a 15 and 20 minute halves.

Fee We Cs Blackwood Stenzel

City Golf Action Set at Brackenridge for Spring Qualifiers

Brackenridge Park hosts the first municipal course tournament March 25 to 27 with nine holes in use. Stanton Smith promotes the event to boost interest, with eight players advancing from 18 hole qualifiers. A silver loving cup trophy is on display at Hertzberg store.

Brackenridge Park Stanton Smith Smith Hertzberg San Antonio

New Orleans Racing Results Four Furlongs to Mile

In New Orleans the first race went to Frank Coleman at 6 to 1 over Dunga Din and Our Net ta. Time 0:48.1. Second race winner Scar amendi at 9 to 2 with Gabrio second and Joe D. third. Time 1:13. Third Mardi Gras handicap saw Hes ter Prynne prevail over Korshe and Rose Morgan. Time 1:13.3. Fourth race was a $10,000 handicap over two miles won by Polly H. with Cadenza second and Business Agent third. Time 3:30.3. Fifth race had Bring hurst prevail over Panzareta. Time 1:22.2. Sixth Brynlimah won with Grumpy second and Dr. Carmen third. Time 1:46.5. Seventh Yenghee won over Madame Herrmann and Little Bigger. Time 1:44.6.

Frank Coleman Koerner Dunga Din Garner Our Netta Ambrose Conowingo Lobelia Dr. Tuck Blue Grass Bell Meddling Miss Square Set Sol Gilsey Solveig Scaramendi Warrington Gabrio Keogh Joe D Ratina Lady Jane Grey Tribble Belamour Paymaster Hester Prynne J. McTaggart Korshe Rose Morgan Gentry Jack Reeves Blue Cap Sevillian Carbide Judge Wright Mars Cassidy Dr. Larrick Polly H Ialley Cadenza van Dusen Business Agent Transporta Mockery Menlo Park Rey Bourne Brian Boru Bringhurst Panzareta Brynlimah Grumpy O. Bert Dr. Carmen Cooper Eagle Beulah Figging Herbert Temple Dorothy Dean Cycle Ford Preece Juanita Frederick Sybil Pickens Wand Massedovati Ida Trovato Gulf Stream Odd Cross Buxton Evran H. Shilling Davie O. Gentry Toastmaster Belle Beach Tiger Bill Daddavies Miss Tempo Ada Benatek Virgie Dot Fitzgerald Booker Marcus Schamerhorn Helen James Downland Orbiculation Bonnie’s Buck Brooks H. Shields Little String Marco Lackrose Labhete Noir Old Bob Robert Mantell Armes Cecil Schermerhorn Foeman Molesworth Lady James Miss Fielder Lady Young Hardy Captain Cruse Marshal Tilghman Originator Henry Wallbank Eck Davis Hays John Spohn Boggy Johnson Kid Nelson Old Coin

Inventor Unveils Fountain Sponge for Surface Cleaning

A new fountain sponge mounted on a metal base connects by tubing to a water supply for cleansing surfaces from sand and grit. The device uses flowing water to rinse debris as the sponge scrubs, promising easier maintenance in workshops and industrial settings.

Peg Oswalt One-Legged Athlete Shines in Ohio Sports

Alliance Ohio March 4. Peg Oswalt age 23 native of Mt Union star athlete excels in football baseball basketball roller skating and swimming with one leg. He plays right guard for Alliance Independent team and has helped win city and county amateur titles. He also stars on Coombs Bros team defeating Hirn College on their home floor.

Mt. Union Mt. Union College Ohio Oswalt Strong Alliance Canton Coombs Bros Hiran College Hiran Yale Western Reserve Buffalo Germans

Y M C A Schedules Busy Week of Games and Contests

The Y M C A releases a full weekly slate with gym use day and night for juniors to business men classes. Key showdowns include a potential triple tie if First Presbyterian beats Laurel Heights and Government Hill faces St. Mark's with title implications.

First Presbyterian Laurel Heights Methodists West End Methodists Government Hill St. Mark’s Calvary Baptists St. Mary’s Laurel Heights Methodist Government Hill Methodist Newsboys Business Boys

Sunday School Basketball Sparks Start of Championship Series

Sunday school league games open the championship series with teams vying for the title. Players from both sides show effort as officials set the fixture for decisive matchups.

Havana Race Results Across Five Races

In Havana racing results list four furlong to mile and a quarter events. Hasty Cora won the first with Manakin second and Santana third. Tie Pin captured the six furlongs with Scottish Knight and Blue Rock as runners up. Dakota led five and a half furlongs followed by Jane and Dr. R. L. Swarenger in the top three. Autumn won the one mile with Mourant i second and Water Lad third. Purse $400 saw Tamerlaine win by six to six over Ray Light and Luther.

Hasty Cora Taplin Manakin Dennler Santana Wolstenholm Dr. R. L. Swarenger Ava Trovato Salvanity Kettle Drum Phil Connor Euterpe Autumn Connelly Muranti Hinphy Water Lad

Stanford Crew May Trek to China for Summer Contest

May compete in China as Stanford University faces an eastern intercollegiate race challenge. Captain Chick Ormo could lead the Cardinal rowers abroad if the team accepts the Chinese tengka challenge sent to Ray Wakefield of the Daily Palo Alto by E. H. Lockwood, former Stanford YMCA secretary and now a missionary in China.

China Stanford University Cal Sranford Chick” Ormo Cardinal Teng Ka Rayn Wakefield Polo Alto College Aper E. H. Lockwood Stanford Y. M. C. A

National League to survey baseball diamonds for accuracy

New York March 4 The National League will have its playing fields surveyed by competent engineers with measurements certified to the league president. Secretary John A Heydler said the move aims to fix distances of pitcher's plates and batsmen boxes on NL infields, noting one diamond had the pitcher’s plate too close to the plate.

New York John A. Heydler National League

Newsies Lose Hard Fought Junior Basketball Game

The Intermediate Junior team defeated the Newsies 27 to 10 on Saturday. Newsies led 6 to 0 at halftime but faltered in the second half as Tatum Herrera and Michel starred for the winners. Musa Flores and Schunke led the Newsies in scoring with Schunke also contributing strong all around play.

Newsies Tatum Herrera Michel Magewood Schiemning Musa Flores Schunke Totum Hudson Ee

Fifty Fifty Clock Dispute Reaches Cornwall Court

In Cornwall a humorous eight day clock dispute arose as the judge addressed the plaintiff asking what was to be received. The defendant complained what he would get and the judge replied you get the eight days, signaling a quip over the timepiece and terms.

Cornwall

Three close games in Y series at the Y M C A

In a junior B triple header at the Y M C A on Saturday the Greens beat the Blacks 5 to 3, the Whites defeated the Pinks 8 to 2, and the Blues edged the Reds 3 to 2. Standouts included Paul Kuehne scoring key late points for Greens and Charles Schneider securing the Blues win with a field goal.

Greens Pinks Blues Reds Paul Kuehne Kuehne Louis Green Styles Jones William Lee Stanley Winn Zay Smith J. J. McAlester Joseph Halliday Charles Schneider George Mueller Max Kuehne Blacks Mpdive Shave Cs Lightner Burleson P. Kuehne Blackwood

Juarez Race Results First Race Four Furlongs

Juarez race results list six races with winners and placing details. First race Cycle Ford wins at 5 to 1, second Juanita Frederick at 4 to 5, third Sybil. time 48 3-5. Other horses also listed.

Kuntz Team Triumphs Over Lee On Dignowity Hill Court

The Kuntz Albaugh Juniors defeated the Lee basketball combination 12 to 6 on Saturday afternoon. Laef led scoring with six points followed by Springall four points, Brooks and Darby one each. For Lee Walthers three, Lee two, Tinoco one. Referee White.

Kuntz-Albaugh Lee Dignowity Hill Court Laef Springall Brooks and Darby Walthers Tinoco Pele Ys Cee Ees W. Lee Tog Ee i OS Walthers

San Antonio Baseball Club Offers Ten Cent Seats

The San Antonio club announces 1916 season pricing to attract younger fans. Seventy six front tier boxes of four seats each are set aside at 30 dollars for the entire season starting April 18, with 60 cent grand stand admissions. Box holders pay only for games attended, not every game.

San Antonio Harrison J. Benson Alamo City Jack Love Balent Harding Stewart Waco Houston San Antonio Baseball Club

Owner ruled off at Juarez for battery attempt on horse

On March 4 at Juarez R G Brown and Hotaling and Jack Elliott were ruled off for attempting to place a battery on Ca rondelet, owned by Brown and ridden by Hotaling. Elliott was caught passing the device to Hotaling before the fifth race. Hotaling rode the horse but barred from the race following. Brown previously controlled Jockey Hawkins who was ruled off earlier for battery use.

Juarez R. G. Brown Hotaling Jack Elliott Carondelet Brown Elliott Hawkins

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