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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1916

Page

9

Bronchos Clash With Ahrens & Otts In Lopsided Exhibition

San Antonio Bronchos hammered Ahrens & Otts 36 to 1 in City Baseball League action at League Park. Key players included Wotell and Westerzil with multiple hits while Gray and Houston struggled on the mound and infielders committed twelve errors. The minor-league showcase set up a meeting with Detroit Tigers in the near future.

San Antonio Bronchos Ahrens & Ott City Baseball League League Park Nags Austin Senators Austin Gray Houston Neal Stair Bronco Ahrens & Otti Cap” Leidy Cap Deetroit Tiger al C. Jonag Arthur Mitchell Gilbert Blalock Burke Earl Burke Ahrens & Otts Westerzi Wotell Balenti Dunckel Cook Hatton Ogle Polk San Antonio Dungne Cvecsace SONS Isa

Farlandales Win Two in Sunday Doubleheader

The Herlandale baseball team swept a Sunday doubleheader beating Droemer 7 to 0 and Cadenas 9 to 0. Key performances came from batters Rudwick and Giraud and pitcher Lou Kraft for the winners.

Farlandales Herlandale Droemer Cadenas Rudwick Giraud Lou Kraft

New Tournaments At The Y To Begin Soon

Several new tournaments including handball and indoor baseball will start at the Y M C A. An annual exhibition is set for Friday April 14 with over one hundred athletes expected. Handball doubles crown to be decided in three classes A B C using percentage and elimination formats. Entries due by Monday night to Physical Director George Wheeler with entry fee. Sunday schools compete in indoor baseball on same basis as basketball, no age limit.

San Antonio George Wheeler Newsboys Business Boys

Giants Beat Tigers 5 2 In Preseason Clash In Dallas

New York Giants won 5 to 2 over the Detroit Americans in Dallas on Sunday, seizing the lead with three two-base hits and a passed ball in the eighth inning after a tied game. Kauff hit a first inning homer for the Giants, while Doyle and Merkle contributed key runs as Detroit tied in the sixth.

San Antonio A. & O. Ichig Baggan Balenti Dunckel Wotell Westerzil Love Simmang Cook Stewart Ogle Burch Polk Nnings Gray Houston Stair Curran Vance Merkle Dunkel E. Burke J. Burke Belenti Duickel Dallas Tex New York Detroit Americans Kauff Doyle Detroit Boehler York AB. R. H. Se A. E Byrne Keen Lepert Sisscee RMI AG Ate Ac Merkle O'S Fletcher Anderson Roush I Wiesseel Oko Cee Rouge Ike Eras Sana Cadec Ose Avres Bush Pisaese Veach Bee Maree Cavaleski Zora Cece Pepe Cavalleski Perritt Maisel G. Burns Covaleski Baker Spencer and Morgan

Heilman Keys Tigers Comeback in Waco Win

Heilman produced a home run and a triple as Detroit's second team edged Waco 4 3 despite a Waco error. Wohlleben homered for the home team with one on, while Ogden and the Tigers combined for the decisive late runs.

Tigers Wash -On Waco Tex Heilman Detroit American League Wohlleben R. H. E. OG Sayaioe Causey Zinn Reilly Toland James Marshall Daussy McKee

Indians enter Omaha YMCA indoor meet in March

Four Omaha Indians and Carlisle alumni from the Omaha Indian reservation near Walthill plan to compete in the mile and half mile races at the Omaha YMCA indoor athletic meet on March 31. Western university athletes are also expected to enter, signaling strong field depth.

Omaha Thurston County Nebraska

Gun Club Holds Excellent Shoot Near Hot Wells

The San Antonio Gun Club resumed operations on the club grounds near Hot Wells. The Blue Rocks posted high scores despite strong winds. F L Toepperwein led with 47 hits of 50, Cushing 45, Ernest Steves 41, tying with Dr Sorrell, Haywood 40, Kent 40, Wilson 40, Webb 39, Swan 38 and Williams 32.

San Antonio Bob Haywood Dr. Kent J. Wilson J. B. Webb Jim Swan T. E. Williams

Willard May Soon Retire From Ring

Chicago stakeholder David Lewinsohn says heavyweight champion Jess Willard plans to retire after fulfilling his circus contract. He notes Willard is a family man with substantial savings and property, and was tired of boxing excitement, aiming for a quiet life after Moran bout and circus earnings.

New York David Lewinsohn Chicago Willard-Moran Willard Lewinsohn Moran Tex Rickard Jess Dave

New York Americans Defeat Nashville 6 to 2

The New York Americans beat Nashville of the Southern Association 6 to 2 on Sunday. New York scored all six runs in the fourth inning as pitcher Ellis was hit hard. Batteries included Rogers Ellis Stroh Marshall Markle Russell and Alexander Nunamaker.

Nashville Tenn New York Americans Southern Association New York Ellis R. H. E. Worrying Rogers Stroh Marshall Markle Russell Alexander Nunamaker

Dodgers Beat Athletics in Exhibition Game

Brooklyn Nationals defeated a Philadelphia Athletics squad 8 to 0 in Daytona Beach Florida. Crowell former Brown pitcher contributed with wildness and confusion on quick plays helping six Brooklyn runs in the third inning.

Dodgers Athletics Daytona Fla Brooklyn Nationals Philadelphia Athletics Crowell Brown University Brooklyn R. H. E. Aerigade Seks Wetaweeeaks Podrive Eas Sheehan Meyers Pfeiffer Marquard McCarty

St. Louis Nationals Beat Americans in Spring Series Opener

The St. Louis Nationals defeated the St. Louis Americans in the first game of their spring series in St. Louis on Sunday. The score and detailed line were not fully legible, but the batteries listed included Steele and Snyder for one team and Davenport, Weilman, Koob and Hart for the other.

ST. Louis St. Louis Nationals St. Louis Americans R. H BE. Maugabig Ice Csivecenebacik Steele and Snyder Davenport Weilman Koob and Hart

Milhenky and Hatch Vie for Municipal Course Title in Brackenridge

The finals of the championship flight at Brackenridge Park begin at 3 PM with Will McIlhenny and Charles Hatch set to play for the city course title. Consolation rounds continue, with finals slated for Sunday and prizes including a silver loving cup and a driver and niblick.

Will McKhenny Charles Hatch Brackenridge Park McKhenny Hatch Leslie McIlhenny Victor Keller Will McIlhenny Phil Webster T M. Immel Leo Holbrook Charles P Holbrook Leslie McIhenny Leslie Nellhenny T. T. Dillon Dan Murphy J. E. Young Newell Waters Ed Malm Fred Felthouse Robert O'Grady Thurman Long Leroy Gerhards Paul Adams B. M. Ricks Craig J. Adams Charles O. Wood D. K. Allen E. Young Robert O’grady Leroy Gerhardt Charlea O. Wood Stanton T. Smith Will H. Symons Sr

Meier's Pharmacy Beats Wells Fargo Express 16 to 2 in City League

Meier's Pharmacy overwhelmed Wells Fargo Express 16 to 2 on the Prospect Hill diamond. McNiel led with a first inning homer, Ram sey added a three bagger and Rainey struck in as Meier's stockpiled runs with solid defense and aggressive base running. Mugie caught well for the Express as Dunbar and Kauff- like steals energized Meier's in this City League contest.

Meier Pharmacy San Antonio Wells Fargo Express Company Prospect Hill McNiel Stahl Ramsey Rainey Dunbar Meier Benny Kauff Mugie Express Meier's Pharmacy Wells Fargo Express McDonald

YMC A Schedules Varied Indoor Baseball Week

The Y M C A outlines a busy week of indoor baseball and class contests under Physical Director George Wheeler. Basketball championships are finished and new leagues form across Business Men Junior A B News Boys and Church groups with multiple indoor baseball games daily.

Double-Header Opens Commercial Baseball League

The army post hosted the first league double-header with Ransom & Silshee beating Washer Brothers 6 to 5 and Joske defeating Guarantee 11 to 4. Oeding starred for Joske with strong pitching and batting as teams adjust to mid season form.

Army Post Ransom & Silshee Washer Brothers Joske Oeding

Potchernick Team Wins with 12-2 Final in City League

Potchernick Sporting Goods topped Lone Star Brewery 12 to 2 at Krisch'gs Park. Al Manny batted in three runs for Potchernicks while Gotthard pitched four-hitter. Wright homered for the brewery. Del Montes, an all-employees club from Mastanola & Son, upset West End Sluggers 7 to 6 in a batting bee with H A Priess delivering key blows.

Potchernick Sporting Goods Company Kunkel Lone Star Brewery City Krisch’gs Park Potchernick Company al Manny Imbau Sweeney Gotthard Potchernicks Wright Brewery del Montes W. FE del Monte West End Mastanola & Son H. A. Priess Deona

Cassignol to Meet Cochran In 18 2 Ball Line Tourney

Paris champion Firmin Cassignol will face Walker Cochran of Iowa in Chicago Monday night in the opening game of an 18 2 ball line tournament to conclude Saturday. J Schaeffer of Chicago is named the third man in the event.

Robert Wade Demonstrates Blindfold Checkers Exhibition

Chess and checkers expert Robert Wade visits San Antonio to give a blindfold exhibition at the YMCA tonight. He will face six or more players simultaneously, describing how a blindfolded player visualizes the board and pieces without touch or sight.

Robert Wade San Wade Mr. Wade

Chicago fighter Charney White to meet Mat Wells in Kansas City bout

New York report notes Charney White of Chicago and Mat Wells of England scheduled for a fifteen round decision bout at Kansas City on April 6 with Edward Smith of Chicago as referee.

New York Charney White Chicago Mat Wells England Edward Smith Kansas City

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