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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1917

Page

8

Whittaker Dominates as Fort Worth Downs San Antonio 4–0

Fort Worth pitcher Whittaker stymies the Bronchos while Jakey Atz handles seven chances and drives in two runs. San Antonio threatens but cannot score, as Gaskell and Whittaker match zeroes until the Panthers break through with two runs in the fourth.

Bill Whittaker Fort Worth Galveston Davenport San Antonio Bronchos Eddie Cicotte Shamrocks Panther Whittaker Panthers Jakey Atz White Sox Ed Walsh Fred Smith Doc White and Company Chicago Jake Gaskell Schulte Baggan Booe Dunckel Sicking Punckel Cook Stow Williams Bailey AB. R AG Sl Gao Coinerdases Whitteker Sescseesse San Antonio Gray Crichlow Bernsen Atz Paren Ayes

Sons of K. C. to Play Base Ball With Orphans

On Sunday at 3 PM the Knights of Columbus will play the orphans of St Peter's Orphanage. Participants include Albert Huth Judge J R Davis Augustus McCloskey F L McCarthy John Williams T J Hart John J Kuntz E M Rowley and John Hennessy. W B Singleton to manage with L L Hess and Prof T J Downey as umpires Peter O'Brien Jr. mascot. A Knights game with a Catholic institution follows.

John Hennessy W. B. Singleton K. C L. L. Hess T. J. Downey Peter O'Brien Jr Knights of Columbus

Chief Wilson Joins Broncho Outfield In Texas League

Owen Chief Wilson a former Pittsburg and St Louis Cardinal outfielder has signed with the Bronchos. Pitcher Prince Gaskell, released from the Fort Worth game, will join the Bronchos. Wilson to play Thursday at League Park showcasing his batting and sunfield skills. The note mentions his return to farm duties near Austin and confirms his Cardinals connection. Fort Worth continued drills at League Park as Walter Morris arrived to organize Fort Sam Houston officers for San Antonio Branchos prep drills.

Owen Chief) Wilson Pittsburg St. Louis Cardinal Bronchos Prince Gaskell Fort Worth Wilson League Park St. Louis Cardinals Austin Walter Morris League Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

Six teams tied after triple header in Junior B league

In a Y M C A Junior B Indoor Ball League triple header all six teams ended tied. Bronchos defeated Panthers 6-1 Pirates beat Buffaloes 6-0 Navigators edged Oilers 9-8. Batting honors split among Bronchos and losers. Pirates Perez and Erben had two hits and Perez pitched a no hitter. Oilers Bonnet Vernon led offense. Navigators Johnston, Robinson, Phillips top sluggers. A triple header is scheduled for Saturday.

Bronchos Panthers Pirates Buffaloes Navigators Oilers Leslie Maurer William Fetzer Harry Lucas Aaron Blumenthal Elmore Brendt Albert Perez Elmore Erben Perez Ralph Bonnet Reagan Vernon Howard Robinson George Johnston Roy Phillips

Tractions to Play Chapas at Electric Park Sunday

The Traction Company baseball team will face the Chapas next Sunday at Electric Park starting at 9 30 in the morning. Wulff and Harris will handle the battery for the Tractions while Chapas plan to announce their battery at game time.

Tractions Chapas Traction Company Electric Park Wulff and Harris

Special train to Victoria May 3 midnight fare details

The Southern Pacific offers a special train to Victoria on May 3 at midnight. Round trip fare is 4.55 dollars with berth at 1.50 dollars. Adv.

Victoria Southern Pacific

Golf Stars Ready For Season

The piece notes golfers springing into form as warm weather returns. It cites Johnny McDermott’s 68 round abroad, Taylor praising his skill, and explains the quick return of form after a short practice period. It emphasizes keen enthusiasm and delicate touch as keys to early-season success.

Johnny McDermott England Atlantic City McDermott Tommy Rit Mike Brady Mid-Surrey J. Taylor Great Britain Taylor McNamara Tommy McNamara

Y M C A Honors Winners At Annual Banquet

The Y M C A banquet lists 50 athletes receiving medals ribbons and the silver loving cup from The San Antonio Light to McKinley Avenue Methodist Sunday School track team for the third year. Rex Logan earns a solid gold medal as senior champion. City basketball champions and other class champions receive gold balls pennants and medals. The event begins at 6 o'clock.

San Antonio Light McKinley Avenue Methodist West End Methodist McKinleys Rex Logan Bruce Banks Claude Fuquay Carl Behring Henry Lutz Oswald Conrads William Myers Nathan Crewe Ernest Green Erich Menger Army Charles Causey Walter Janert Edgar Tobin Harold Riley Albert Bedell Government Hill Methodist Laurel Heights Methodist St. Mark's Episcopal Tom Gish Jimmie Hall Carl Gildemeister Rhuel Leary Homer Smith Herman Roemer C. Bullitt L. Timpson

World’s Record Set in Pitching Duel Between Cubs and Reds

Cincinnati edged Chicago 1 to 0 in ten innings after a scoreless nine inning duel between Vaughn and Toney. Kopf scored on a misplay in the tenth, giving Cincinnati the victory in a game notable for no hits or runs by either side through nine innings and a rare pitching duel.

Chicago Cincinnati Toney Vaughn Kopf Williams Chase Thorpe Wilson Mugose MOM Cueto Huhn Tomi Groh Zelder Eae Walter Aba Babeta Sae Doyle Merkle Williams Man Deal Vaughh CincinsAth Yeome Orth R Ler

Waco Edges Galveston In Tenth Inning Victory

Waco defeats Galveston 3 to 2 after a remarkable fielding effort by both teams. Callahan misplayed Leslie's single allowing three bases with one out in the tenth, setting up James's infield single for the decisive run in Galveston. Breaux, Tarleton, Stuart, Sharman, Sentell, and Balenti contribute in the lineup as the game ends in Galveston.

Galveston Tex Callahan Leslie James Waco A Breaux Tarleton Stuart Sharman Sentéell Balent Wace AB Miller Cesscrnsvsees Pepe Wotell Irnae Lesile Steer James Oe Tanner Grubb Malmaquist Jann Chesses Donalds Harkins Vaco Ummaey Vann Tanner Wotell Sentell Balenti Couchman Donalds Waco Vitter

Wednesday results and Thursday schedule for regional clubs

Beaumont defeats Shreveport 4 to 3 while Dallas beat Houston 4 to 2 and Fort Worth edged San Antonio 4 to 0. Waco triumphed over Galveston 3 to 2 with play set for Thursday: Fort Worth at San Antonio, Waco at Galveston, Shreveport at Beaumont, Dallas at Houston.

Beaumont Shreveport Dallas Houston Fort Worth San Antonio Waco Galveston Pet Waccostweseke Tsa Shre Éport

Scores From Evening Games Across Major Teams

St Louis beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2 while Philadelphia won 4 and Boston 1. Cincinnati and Chicago lagged with 1 and 0 respectively. Brooklyn and New York both triumphed 2 to 2 as darkness fell after the 14th inning.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York

Boston at Philadelphia Brings Rivalry to Weekend Card

Matchups tilt East as Boston visits Philadelphia while Brooklyn travels to New York and Cincinnati faces Chicago. St Louis plays Pittsburg in a slate highlighting regional showdowns and potential standings impact.

Lyd. W New Yorke St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn New York

Chicago Beats Cleveland 8 to 3

Chicago defeated Cleveland 8 to 3 in Wednesday action. Detroit blanked St. Louis 2 to 0 while New York edged Washington 2 to 0. Philadelphia hosted Boston and Chicago met Cleveland in upcoming games.

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

Military Baseball League Forming With Eight Teams

The Military Baseball League near completion, Lieut Paul Raborg says seven teams have signed to play. A pennant and individual trophies will be awarded. The schedule starts Saturday afternoon May 12 at a new Cam Wilson diamond. Entered teams include Ninth United States Infantry, Second Texas Infantry, Fourth Texas Infantry, First Regular United States Engineers, Third Artillery, Seventh Artillery, and Third Cavalry.

Paul C. Raborg Cam Wilson Ninth United States Infantry Texas Infantry Texa Infantry United State Engineers Third Artillery Seventh Artillery Third Cavalry

Beaumont Beats Shreveport 4 3 In Tight Tilt

Beaumont edged Shreveport 4 to 3 with a late rally aided by Rook’s first season hit a single misplayed by coverage at first to drive in the winning run. The tally came as a result of a close defensive battle with Beaumont taking the lead in the later innings. Later, Tarrillion team beat Wietzel 315 to 269 and 304 to 276 in two tight bowling matches.

Beaumont Tex Shreveport Rook McIver I Ve Betts Os Cain Faulkner Duffy Cccesseeensees Ene Rebmith Cain Faukner Tarrillion W. Tarrillion Wietzel St. Joseph's Peaumont Nixon Nye Johnston McMahon Dodd Perry Burke Gibson Wen Nee Carroll Jetts Duffy Cain Betts Diato Faulkner Diamond Mond Kane

Southern Pacific Round Trip Fare Ad May 3

A brief transit advertisement states a midnight May 3 deal offering a $4.55 round trip fare with berth access priced at $1.50, operated by Southern Pacific.

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