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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1918

Page

4

Bronchos Triumph in Doubleheader on Johnny Baggan Day

The Bronchos defeated the Waco Navigators 7 to 4 in the first game and 5 to 2 in the second, with Johnny Baggan shining on offense and defense. Rain delayed play at League Park as Navisitter pitchers held the visitors to twenty-three hits over two seven inning outings. Northen, LeBeau, Gibson and Hale led Broncho hitters while solid fielding and timely singles sparked the offense despite wet conditions.

League Park Johnny Baggan Waco Navigators Galveston Ola Sol Mide McDonalds Davis Johnny Basgan Don Tie Khaki National Army Hub Northen George LeBeau Frank Gibson Sammy Hale Shave Break Jinx Navs Waco Nags Bronc James Tanner White Sicring Sicking Northen Hofman Mokan Hale Gibson Donalds Russ LeBeau Ta Ren Laggan Murdyftes Eyentfal Turnace Sykes Perry Licking Barfoot Gaggan Syke Hoffman Leslie Perrymen Baggan Manchester Northern LeBean Worthy Meyer Tauern Lobings Antonia Reese Guy Deyers Tamer Doulas Tehed Wanalds Ta Owieltha Tawis Dvavie Bonds Davis Hase Kuss Ross Qitehed San Antonio Waiter Tiny Monthan Erwin Lot Hill Mort Worth Marvin Pattersons Marvel Bittle Hitt Kircher Panethers Dallas Werth— iStow jWireher jBeatther Iraft Cyena Fey Dowle Ann Nol Dawais Smary Patterson Palmer Sehnehner Sears Calatinek Hina Halls Marvin Mireherds Letees Fort Worth i Kerns Kreff Litsehi Miller Flanders

Nag fan ball clash ends in slugfest and finale drive

In a tense game via fielding miscues and hard hitting, Waco and San Antonio fought through a long inning stretch with LeBeau, Northen, and Sykes delivering key plates. The Eyentfal Eighth saw multiple runs, while relief pitching and defensive plays kept the score close into late innings, culminating in a dramatic finish.

Sunday School Indoor Baseball League Preview at Y M C A

A single Sunday game features Government Wil Methodist vs McKinley Avenue Methodists in the Sunday School Indoor League at the Y M C A. Mentions a doubleheader at St Marks and First Presbyterian with Westminster and Government teams. multiple volley ball schedules follow.

Young Men's Christine Association Wil Methodists McKintey Avenua Methodists Westminster St. Mark's Gine Sone Stron McNinley Lads A. G. McNeills Frank Canning Nats J. I. Stille Aus J. Groos Sale Cunningham Harts Cunninghans Stille Was “S Business Pays Business Caturdas St. Marks First Presbyterian Westminster 1 Presbyterian

Johnny Bagg AN Day and a Bronchos win recapped

The text notes a slate of playful tasks on a sunny afternoon with the Drones achieving a rare win against a strong Wizard club. It highlights the vibe of the First Division, minor rituals, and a shift in the season after an energized game.

Ned Egan Dead Former Milwaukee Manager Shot

Ned Egan former Milwaukee club manager and famed “King of the Bushes” was found shot in a downtown Chicago hotel Sunday night. He previously led the Waterloo Central Association team for ten seasons and later became Milwaukee manager before resigning after an injury.

Milwaukee King of the Chicago Ned Mean Milwalicmis Wis Ned Waterloo Club Central Association St. Paul

Fifth Engineers Fall in Tight Army Ball Battles

The Fifth United States Engineers of Corpus Christi lose a 3 to 2 game to Camp Travis on Saturday and a 4 to 3 contest to the Ninetieth Division on Sunday. Rain delayed play but cleared to permit sultry, competitive action with Pruitt and Lefty Craig trading blows as both sides showed strong hitting and fielding. Engineers plan rematches at Corpus Christi next weekend.

Cam Travis United States Engineers Corpus Christi Suanpy Arnaig Pruitt Craig Camp Travis Warner Gross Henning King Itarente Grimes Wilson Emery Mirth Engineers Tourgeoiis Broder Grasty Hudaseek Spencer Bowmen Graseyzk Frey Rats Mngineers Lehnite Sundae

Range champions shine as officers post high scores

Captain J Uberwald tops pistol and rifle events at the municipal range posting a possible 100 with revolver and 92 on an 1 3 4 inch bull at 100 yards and 86 with the rifle on 8 inch target at 300 yards Lieutenant Holst second in pistol with 97 Parker 96 and others scored high in rifle. Gaugen and Friedman posted strong rifle marks as the event crowned range champions.

J. Uberwald Steen Yards An &6 Oust W. H. Parker HM. Frlach. Dh William Gaugen Holst Friedman William Gaurhen

Detroit Triumphs Over Chicago In Four Two Victory

In baseball action, Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 2. Supres Roy pitched for Chicago while Dauss and Jones worked for Detroit. Early runs came from Detroit with a key eighth inning showing and solid defense securing the win.

Detroit Chicago Supres Roy Danforth and Sebialk Dauss Jones Yelle Spencer

Baseball Scores and Batting Notes From Local League Play

National League games show Cincinnati and Pittsburgh scoring in tight affairs with varied battery lineups. A separate high scoring tilt features Chicago and St Louis, while the Tobin team claims a close win over Aluzan Myers in a pitchers duel.

Standing of the clubs Texas League results

Sunday results show San Antonio 7 to 5 over unspecified opponent and Waco 4 to 2. Fort Worth 3 to 4 Dallas 2 to 3. Houston 4 Shreveport 0 with play scheduled today including Waco at San Antonio Fort Worth at Dallas Shreveport at Houston.

San Antonio Waco Fort Worth Dallas Houston Shreveport Paty Pet SAN Ant Dallas Wid

Elks to Entertain With Roof Garden Athletic Program

The B P O E has organized an athletic program for members to start at 8 30 on the Elks Club roof garden Tuesday night The event is for members only and promises a crowded house with reservations reaching the boiling point The first act will begin promptly at 8 30 and delays will not be tolerated

Elks Club Jis lBsks

Opportunity of a lifetime quoted by Boston Transcript

A Boston Transcript quotation urges readers to seize the life changing chance while it lasts, noting opportunities are typically brief.

Boston Transcript

Sunday American League results and schedule note

Detroit beat Chicago 3 to 2 in a Sunday game while St. Louis lost 0 to 0. Only two games on schedule today with Washington at Philadelphia and Boston at New York plus St. Louis at Detroit and Cleveland at Chicago listed among matchups.

Detroit Chicago St. Louis Aveland Washington Philadelphia Boston New York St. Louis Cleveland Neteels Washington Oil

Team Gets Revenge In 16 11 Victory Over Tigers

The Terminal baseball team defeated Western Union 16 to 11 Sunday led by Benavides and Marechal slugging. Dominguez and Vega sparkled for the Tigers while Ramirez and Soler worked the batteries for the Terminals.

Western Union Tigers Benavides Marechal Dominguez Vega Tigers Terminals Ramirez Soler Western Union Rodriguez

Sports Roundup with scattered city matchups and scores

Sunday results list various games across cities including Cincinnati St Louis and Milwaukee. Entries mention teams like New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg and Nashville with scattered scores and note days like Sunday.

Milwaukee Minnepolis Columbus Louise Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City New York Whea Chicago Weed -Hikutelph Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Boston T

Brackenridge Readies Frange Challenge in Beaumont Standoff

Brackenridge High School coach OL J Campbell plans a Frange against undefeated Beaumont High School after Beaumont claimed a state crown with a 6 1 defeat of Houston High. Brackenridge faces St Anthony College at St Anthony field Wednesday in a key tilt with the Academic League title on the line. Caddock to wrestle Hussane in Kansas City match seen as likely last in the city this war period.

OL. J. Campbell Brackenridge Frange Ongiame Beaumont High School Houston High Ted Brackenridge High St. Anthony’s College St. Anthony's Collegians St. Anthony Chimpion Caddock Hussane Kansas City Serst Marl Caddock United States National Army Kiausis City Youssif Thuissane Dallas Tex Hussine

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