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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1913

Page

8

Bronchos Triumph Over Austin In Lopsided Victory

Local team paces Leidy's Senators 7 to 3 aided by five errors by Austin. Goodwin held the Senators scoreless after the third as San Antonio surged ahead with timely hits in the fifth. Gray, Stinson and Kibler starred while Schwind and Lemon early threats set the tone.

Leidy Senators Goodwin Lemon Schwind Leitzon Gray Lewis Stinson Seitz Austin Kibler Price Thompson Svecpesese San Antonio Netzel Hille Jay Frantz Ball Edhwice Howell

Notable Plays Highlight Slow Game in Early Innings

Notes from a game describe Netzel and Frantz driving runs on the first inning with a popped bag. Kibler as a chatterer, Leidy frustrated at first base, Seitz injuring Roache on a steal attempt, and Netzel delivering a two bagger that blinds Gray.

Netzel

Giants and Golf Clash Over Long Drive Feat

An argument between the New York Giants and golfers over whether a golf ball hit from home plate at Polo Grounds could clear the 165 yard centerfield fence amid 25 foot flagpoles. An amateur golfer will try five attempts this week after the Giants return.

New York Polo Grounds Eighth Avenue Giants John J. McGraw

Moore's Defeat R. S. Team In Baseball Blowout

The Moores defeated the Ransom and Silbees 10 to 2 yesterday afternoon in a batting melee. Stanley led the winners with fifteen strikeouts against R. S. lineup.

Moore Moores Ransom & Silbees Stanley

Panthers Win Over Beaumont

Beaumont fell 10 to 6 as visitors loaded hits in the fifth inning. Eberline led Beaumont with four hits and a sacrifice, while Swan and Larson traded time on the mound for Fort Worth, which fielded poorly but held on for the victory.

Beaumont Tex Swan Larson Edminston Eberline Dobard Cooke Bette Ssvgese Williams Wainiston S.escsccee Reynolds Gwen AB. R. McAvoy Howard Aiken Saim Kneaves Wallace Vance Escoese NOUY Fort Worth Mary Edmiston McAvery Wheeler Downey Nels Cobyard Nolly Mullaney

Jack George Wins Shootoff for Stevens Gold Job

Jack George defeated H N Witchell in a shoot-off after a 141 tie to win the Stevens gold job with 187 to 185 from 200. Guy Ward led eight shooters with 96 breaks of 100 as other scores followed. Suffragettes Try New Scheme in New York target baseball crowds to push votes for women at games and at gates after matches.

Jack George H. N. Witchell Stevens Guy Ward Cooter Cbc Toepperwein Ovis ASPR Casa New York

Kolehmainen Wins 16 Mile Pro Championship In Wind

William Kolehmainen, a Finnish professional, easily beat eight rivals in a 16 mile championship at Celtic Park L I. His time 1 20 14 was fast despite a strong wind and only fair track. He could have beaten the world mark of 1 18 15 on better conditions.

Kolehmainen New York William Kolehmainen Celtic Park L. I A. E. Wood

Higgins Defeats Cuero 9 to 5 In Cuero Showdown

The Higgins Co. beat Cuero in Cuero Texas yesterday by 9 to 5. Cuero errors boosted Higgins scoring and aided Wurzbach’s support. Batteries listed as Wurzbach Bodet Burke Whipkey Jaeger.

Higgins Co Cuero Tex Wurzbach Bodet Burke Whipkey Jaeger

Texas League scores and today’s matchups

San Antonio beats Austin 7 to 3. Waco loses 4 to 1 at Houston. Dallas trails in Galveston 0 to 0. Fort Worth wins 10 to 6 at Beaumont. Austin and Dallas travel to San Antonio and Galveston respectively as Waco visits Houston.

San Antonio Austin Waco Houston Dallas Galveston Fort Worth Beaumont We Ham P.C San Aco Antonio Ewer Alias Austin Sooveevese Esseress

American League Results and Schedule Notes

Detroit beat Chicago 2 to 1 while St. Louis defeated Cleveland 4 to 3. The column lists remaining matchups including Philadelphia in New York and Washington in Boston.

Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Rae Bit Sagt P. Cc Washington Wee Boston New York

Sports Scores From St Louis and Nearby Cities

Scores show St Louis 10 over Chicago 8 Pittsburg 1 Cincinnati 0. ere They Play Today. Boston in Brooklyn New York in Philadelphia.

St. Louis Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Nat P.C Ae Louis Ote Wnewe

Colum bus and Louisville scores and placements

Columbus defeats Kansas City 4 to 1 at Louisville where Louisville wins 10 to 9 over St Paul. Toledo beats Minneapolis 8 to 6 and Indianapolis edges Milwaukee 7 to 3 at Indianapolis.

Janepen Columbus Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee

Unclear Score Totals From Regional Matches

Readable lines show city pairings and scores from multiple regional games including Mobile Atlanta 9 4 and New Orleans Birmingham 4 1 with Memphis Nashville 5 2 and Chattanooga Montgomery 6 4. Details incomplete for full recap.

Mobile Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Memphis Nashville Montgomery Chattanooga

Montreal Tops Jersey City 5 3 In I League Bout

In Jersey City the Montreal club defeated Jersey City 5 to 3. In Newark Rochester beat Newark 3 to 1. At Rockpoint Providence led Buffalo 7 to ? in the International League update.

Jersey City Montreal Newark Rochester Rockpoint Providence Buffalo

Pirates Beat Cincinnati In Pitchers Battle

Adams and Fromme locked in a pitching duel as Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 1 to 0. Adams earned the win with a triple that produced the game’s lone run, while Fromme yielded the costly walk that preceded it. Adams struck out three, Fromme five. three hits total in the quiet game.

Cincinnati Adams Fromme Pittsburg Kelly R. H. E. Pittsburg Clarke

Excentric Southpaw Quits Baseball in Minneapolis

Rube Waddell, former major league pitcher, has quit organized baseball. The Minneap olis team of the Northern League announced the decision, citing grievances against the baseball trust but not detailing them. After last Friday's game with Grand Forks, where he allowed three hits, Waddell turned in his uniform and will move to Marshall, Minnesota to play for a semi professional squad.

Minneapolis Inn Rube Waddell Waddell Baseball “Trust Grand Forka Rube Marshall Minn

Knights of Columbus Defeat St Anthony College 8 to 2

The Knights of Columbus defeated St Anthony College 8 to 2 on the college grounds yesterday afternoon. The winners secured their victory in the first round while Holbrook limited the hosts to a whisper.

Knights of Columbus St. Anthony College Holbrook

Hermann's Bar Under New Management on Soledad Street

Hermann's Bar at 219 Soledad Street announces new management with a best grade selection of liquors wines and cigars. Call and visit to see the updated offerings.

Hermann’s Soledad Street

Dallas Wins Over Pirates in Rain Delayed Game

Galveston Texas May 5 Dallas overcame rain and fielding miscues to beat the Pirates 6 to 4 in a game resumed after a 30 minute delay. Boone drove in three runs with a three base hit while Mullins and Roberts pitched through slick conditions as Dallas led from the first inning.

Galveston Tex Roberts Dallas Boone Mullins AB. R Williams Frierson Bawer Dogg Jopean Cssseesessees xFrierson A. E. Duncan Witeon Dackley Tullos Dodd McKee

San Antonio Automobile Club Luncheon Partners in Civic Talk

The San Antonio Automobile Club holds its second weekly luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel starting 12:30 PM. Dr W A Hering urges members to attend and bring ideas for future luncheons. Wayne H Hearne lauds North Texas one minute traffic system in use on main streets. J B Dixon and family travel from Mission to San Francisco by Ford touring car. Buick manager B R Webb commends city firemen for saving most of the Buick warehouse stock and donates to the charity fund.

San Antonio Automobile Club St. Anthony Hotel W. A. Hering Wayne H. Hearne Hudson Company Dallas North Texas Mr. Hearne Hearne J. B. Dixon Mission Tex San Antonio San Francisco Tranner Company Buick B. R. Webb Buick Auto Company Mr. Webb Phil Wright

Cards Beat Cubs In Eleven Inning Farewell

St Louis wins 10 8 over Chicago in Chicago after 13 innings in a game billed as a farewell before an eastern trip. Kenetchy and Cathers pitched for St Louis while Richie started for Chicago. Errors and wild pitches helped the visitors surge to the decisive late scoring.

Chicago St. Louis Kenetchy Cathers Richie Zimmerman Humphreys Konetchy

Cadillac Cars Stir Slumber of Staacke Bookkeeper

Frank Swindler, a Staacke Brothers bookkeeper, was awakened yesterday morning by Louis Traumain of Shiner Texas who delivered two Cadillac cars. R L Webb of Buick Auto Co enjoyed a Houston trip last week selling thirteen cars. W W Long of Lockhart drove a Hudson six Phaeton purchased locally. Dr M Burt of the Pruitt Commission Co returned from a 300 mile western trip driving a Franklin roadster and using eleven gallons of gasoline.

Cadillac Frank Swindler Staacke Brothers Louis Traumain Shiner, Tex R. L. Webb Buick Auto Company Houston Mr. Webb W. W. Long Lockhart Or. M. Burt Pruitt Commission Company

Rogers All Stars beat Baylor 4–3 in season opener at Rogers

In the opening baseball game of the season at Rogers Texas the Rog ers All Stars defeated Baylor University from Waco by the score of 4 to 3. The Rogers team featured heavy hitting and is building an amateur squad seeking further games. Batteries Land and Tyler Olverton Wheat and Cox.

Rogers Tex Rogers’ “All-Stars Baylor University Waco Land and Tyler Olverton, Wheat Cox

St Aloysius Triumphs Over Brewery in 16–14 Batting Matinee

St. Aloysius defeated Brewery 16 to 14 in a Saturday afternoon baseball matinee. Hirt and Flack hit home runs as pitchers struggled to contain the Saints offense.

St. Aloysius Saints Hirt Flack

Fort Worth Secures New Outfielder Maloney

Maloney, recently released by Mobile Southern League Club, joined Fort Worth in Texas league after traveling Sunday night to report for duty.

Fort Worth Mobile Ala Maloney

Local auto dealer heads to Indianapolis for Cole factory visit

J. H. Hagin of Guaranty Motor Car Company and Krit and the Cole products travels to Indianapolis after an invitation from J. J. Cole. Citizens' Auto Company awaits a Packard shipment early this week following a delivery of Reo touring cars with Gray and Davis self starter and lighting system last Friday.

J. H. Hagin Guarantee Motor Car Company Krit Cole Indianapolis Mr. Hagin J. J. Cole Citizens’ Auto Company Davis

Auto trade trip outlines talks in Austin

J F Alexander of Citizens Auto Company with H H Herr of Detroit Electrics toured Austin on a business trip. R L Marshall of United States Tires predicts a bright future for automobile accessories, noting substantial regional growth over the last eighteen months.

J. F. Alexander Citizens’ Auto Company H. H. Herr Detroit Electrics Austin R. L. Marshall United States Tires Marshall

Manager Change at Dallas Tire Firm Highlighted

W H Hogg of Dallas has assumed management of the local firm representing Diamond Tires. The transfer happened last week. E E Rhoads, Fisk Company local manager for Texas, commented that a car running over 40 miles per hour seemed unbelievable.

W. H. Hogg Dallas Diamond Tires Mr. Hoge E. E. Rhoads Fisk Company Texas

Motor Trucks Poised To Lead Auto Business Rise

Velie Auto Sales owner Alex Parrigzin foresees trucks becoming the key auto trade as spark plug innovations push 000 miles without shutting terminals. G A C Halff of Alamo Auto Sales, state distributor for Best motor wagons, plans an early shipment this week to expand the commercial vehicle market.

G. A. C. Halff Alamo Auto Sales Company

Browns Triumph as St Louis Edges Cleveland 4-3

In St Louis yesterday afternoon the Browns won 4 to 3 as hits in the late innings produced the decisive runs. Cleveland led 2-0 after four innings, St Louis tied it with a seventh inning single and sacrifice. The winning run came in the following frame on an error a sacrifice and a double. Batteries: Mitchell Steen Land Carisch Baumgardner Agnew Alexander McAllister.

ST. Louis Cleveland Mitchell Steen Lajoie H. E Mitchell, Steen and Land Carisch, Baumgardner Agnew Alexander McAllister

Tigers Beat White Sox For 2 1 Victory In Chicago

Easterly's error helped Detroit halt Chicago's win streak as the Tigers won 2 to 1. Dubuc shut down Chicago with six hits allowed while White pitched well for the White Sox. A large season crowd welcomed Chicago back from the road.

Waco Defeats the Buffaloes in Houston Exhibition

In Houston on May 5, Waco defeated Houston 4 to 1 as Ogies shut down the locals. Ray lasted 1 2/3 innings before Ware relieved and dominated. Dagey stood out with a strong offensive showing for Waco, while Newnam and Dugey led the Houston hits in a rough start for the home team.

Houston Tex Ogies Waco Wacos Ray Ware Dagey Knaupp Mowry Davig Whiteman Epition Newnam McDonald Reynolds Cvecicovessecees Waco— AB R. H. O. A. Dugey McMahon McLaurin Wohlleben Seeosssess Rennard Ogles Ccvecoeserccccee Oaee Housstom Dugey Beck Vitter Matthews

King George Hosts English Polo Team Before International Trophy

King George received the English polo team at Buckingham Palace in London as they prepare to tour America for the international trophy next month. The monarch, a polo enthusiast from his Mediterranean lieutenant days, follows the team’s fortunes with interest, recalling 1911 precedents and the Meadow Brook match progress.

London King George Buckingham Palace America Mediterranean Lloyd's Meadowbrook

Stovall Suspended by American League President

Chicago May 5 President Johnson of the American League announced the indefinite suspension of manager Geo Stovall of the St. Louis club for his clash with umpire Ferguson in St Louis during Saturday's game with Cleveland.

Chicago Presiden Johnson Geo. Stovall St. Louis Ferguson Cleveland

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