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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1915

Page

9

Cronds Sweep Gasser in 7 1 Victory at League Park

The Broachos, led by Cal Cram after a recent bout with the measles, defeated the Shreveport Gassars 7 to 1 in Sunday action at League Park. Strong defense and timely hitting featured a standout three-run frame and solid fielding by Newton and others as Crands extended their straight victories.

Broachos League Park Shreveport Gassars Cal Cram Mundell Lae Garvin Mursel'y Shreveport Chersssler Cal Bronthos Mister Hendricks Briend Odell Hauerstein Seidykes New Yorke Giants Bendricks Toland Garvin Jner Newton

Beaumont Wins On Sensational Ninth Inning Finish

Beaumont, Texas May 17—Beaumont beats Fort Worth 5 3 in a dramatic ninth inning. McMahon clears the bases with a two on homer in the ninth, followed by Dodd scoring again to lift Beaumont to its fourth straight victory. Redford Fentress and McMurtray aided by Speer and Cargogusu pitched.

Beaumont Tex Herve Tal. McMahon Dodd E. Fort Worth Nyn Redford Fentress McMurtray, Speer and Cargogusu Pire Mier

Baseball chatter marks clash of leagues in mid May

New York May 17 reports the season’s big clash between eastern and western clubs of the American and National Leagues. Pillsbury climbs from sixth to fourth in the National League. Chicago falters in Brooklyn and New York as Mathewson powers the Giants, while Cincinnati shows strong form despite three defeats in four games.

New York Pillsbury Ledger Chicago Brooklyn Mathewson Giants Cincinnati

Baseball Standings Shuffle Across Leagues and Weeks

The American League leaders shift with New York overtaking Detroit while Boston slides to third. Philadelphia struggles early in the Boston season as Brooklyn climbs to fifth. Cleveland gains on Eastern clubs. Washington and Philadelphia show limited success. Athletics win one game by Saturday. In the Federal League Pittsburgh maintains the lead with Newark in second and Brooklyn dropping. Slugging battles and weekly results mix with Southern Association gains as New Orleans lifts to first while Birmingham moves to second and Mobile to fourth.

St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Detroit Jennings Washington Rostor Cleveland Grou Pen Red Sox Athletics Pittsburg Newark Chicago Nansar City Buffain Welie Sa Welie Sa In Crb Sn An In Seheng New Orleans Aola Benz Schahs Durin Birminshaw Nashville Chattanasgalg Metiphie Adianta Sto Pile Lite Rock Tattle Rock

Standings Show Club Positions Across Texas Cities

Shreveport leads in standings with Galveston and Dallas notables. Teams listed include Fort Worth Waco Houston Port Worth and San Antonio. City matchups noted with games scheduled Monday across San Antonio Shreveport Galveston and Dallas.

Galveston Limusten San Antonio Fort Worth Wuco Dallag Benmore Shreveport J. Dallas Port Worth Waco Houston Dalla Reagmant Port Worth Housinn

Surplus's Results From Cities List

Philadelphia beat New York with 4 to 2 while Boston lost 0 to 3 against Cleveland. St Louis won 3 to 1 over Washington and Detroit saw New York hosts Chicago. Monsoon play dates listed as Washington St Jubs Philadelphia In Chicase.

Philadelphia New York Dates Boston Cleveland St Louk Washington Detroit

Federal League Results and Upcoming Games

Results from Kansas City show Sandts's team with a 3 to 2 win over St Tait, Pittsburg scores 4 to 1 over Chicago, with games scheduled for Monday. Baltimore and Newark are listed in Pittsburg, Brooklyn in Kansas City.

Sandts Kansas City St Tait Pittsburg Chicago Baltimore Newark Sinanding

National League Sunday Results and Schedule Details

Sunday results and upcoming games listed for the National League. Matches include venues in Brooklyn and Philadelphia with Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Boston as team mentions. The note references planned play for Mumiay and related scheduling shifts.

Harvard Decked Winner At New Haven Track Meet

Yale officials cancelled events after questions over photographs and scoring tied to W. F. Roos marks. Harvard gains the meet lead with 8 to 11 points, securing the victory based on disputed results from the weekend competition.

Harvard New Haven Conn Yale W. F. Roos Ees

Orioles Rally Past Stowers In Extra-Frame Win

West End Ninoter reredented game at Arischa Park Sunday afternoon as the Orioles defeated Stowers 8 to 4. Manny, a local product back from the South Michigan League, led with three hits and drove in two runs. Stowers led early but Baltimore answered with seven runs across the seventh and eighth, aided by Manny’s strong finish on the mound. The club seeks a game next Sunday and arrangements can be made by Crockett.

Arischa Park Lan al Manny Orioles Stowers Galm Byo Tung Lorlotes Manny Crockett West Seem Fanny Ang Gauthardt Galm and Broebel

Tigers Defeat Knights In Close New Braunfels Showdown

New Braunfels Texas May 17 The Tigers edged the Knights of Columbue Sar An fonlg 6 3 after Aldworth dominated with 15 strikeouts and strong support from teammates The Knights led 3 0 before New Braunfels tied the game in the eighth and won on a final inning error The game featured sharp fielding by the Tigers with Aldworth the standout pitcher and hitter for the visitors

New Braunpels Tex New Braunfels Tigers Knights of Columbue Sar Anfonlg Aldworth Tro Jerrers Los Tigers EL Hof C Aigworth Collins Imeich Wright

Ahren & Ott Take Two From Owls In Weekend Twinbill

Ahrens and Ott star pitcher Leo Halbrook wins both games for Ahrenes Ott against the Order of Owls at Electric Park. First game scores 12 to 8 with hitting by Rainey Lutz M Wolff and Rich horn for Yopt-hoots. second game 4 to 0 with Holvrabk Heim and M Wolff delivering key spots. Detroit and national headlines mix with brief game notes as players and teams are listed with scattered district results.

Leo Halbrook Ahirene & Ott Rube” Waddell Stant Electric Park Order of Owls Teo Rainey Lutz M. Wolff Rich Horn Miessisnox Darrett Helm

Headquarters Edge Tractions In Close 9th Inning Battle

The Headquarters baseball team edged the Tractions 8 to 7 in a tight Sunday game at Mort Sam Houston Field. Errors plagued both sides in late innings as Moyer of Headquarters delivered two home runs and a single in four trips, while O’Bannon and Halliday powered the Tractions with key hits.

Teagquarters Baseball Tean Traction Company Mort Sam Houston Fleller Moyer Hontquarters O'Bannon Halliday Guter Garden Yunhorn Null Sotats Tisitenant Butts Aendauarhiers Teirier Brill Orr Stan Matthews Butta Orr Moll Stanley Dumke

Pirates Win In Ninth Inning In Galveston

Pirates tie the game with two singles after a hit batter and an error in the ninth, then win in Galveston. Baerwald delivers the decisive single and Tarleton adds a sacrifice. Moore and Jordan lead the Pirates while Bra and Stephens work for the locals as Hayes presides.

Galveston Tex Dallas Baerwald Tarleton Moore R. HE Scott Rhe Guly Jordan Bra and Stephens Hayes

Seegers Win and Lose in Doubleheader on New Diamond

The Seegers Phanescy split a Sunday doubleheader, losing game one to the Senators 9 to 8 and winning game two against the Guarantees 9 to 1. Key hitters included Welge and Foyne for the Senators, Boone pitching the second game, with Gentry Burger and others contributing for Seagers.

Setger Phanescy Senators Guarabtee Gneedbull Welge Foyne Boone Guarantees Lasers Andy Willow George Bacher Tram Gentry Seagers Burger Bludmeon Joners Srewerws Essevseveese Garoth and Stadt Wedge Boone Gad Foote Gallande Barger Conn

Quirky Boxing Tales From Apollo Hall Chicago

Chicago, May 11. A bizarre boxing recounts two old tales from Apollo Hall. Andy Daly, a light heavyweight suspect, faced Galligan and was knocked down in the sixth. Daly survived and claimed the fight ended in a draw after a fifth round collapse. The article also recalls Frank Childs defeating Walter Johnson and Packey McPartland's near knockout in New Orleans.

Namles Apollo Hall Chicago Andy Daly Doston Joe Galiigan Daly Galligan Nanule Frmots Tie Emil Thiry Thiry Johnson Childs Renna Packey McPariand New Orleans Ray Bronson Parkey

Browning Joins LFIDY's Bronchos in San Antonio

Frenk Browning, former Broneno, joined LFIDY's Bronchos after being purchased from Atlanta. The 8 ft pitcher arrived in San Antonio ready to pitch, with plans to face the Dalles Giants in their first game. Crowds are expected at the park as Browning works into the rotation.

Frenk Browning Broneno Atlanta San Antonio BrownIng Vito Dalles Giants

West Ends Win In 8-5 Baseball Clash

West End Pharmacy baseball team defeated Harlandale 8 to 5 Sunday afternoon on tatters diamond. Fried pitched seven strong innings for West Ends allowing five hits, while Ferguson struggled in sixth. Harlandales scored three in seventh. West Ends answered with seven runs in sixth and two more in ninth. Key plays included Bain Lee Abr drives and a Sales to Barnes to Lee double play.

West End Pharmacy Feu Harlandale Fried West Ends Ferguson Harlandale True Morhindales West End Holbrecht Harlandales Bain Lee Abr Avi Sales Rathaway

Lowther Brothers Win On Potchernick's Diamond

Lowther Bros beat Potchernicks 13 to 3 as Pane and Holliday pitched well and Holliday caught five runners off base. Key Lowther hitters were J Witte and J Whitney while Kiefer and Smith led the Potchernicks at bat. fielding by the losers was strong with two long running catches.

Lewisee Lowthers Polghernicks Pape Holliday Rutaler Goettinger Murler Pheiffer

Seguin Beats Kodaks 6 to 1 in Sunday Baseball

Seguin defeated the Fox Kodak team from San Antonio 6 to 1 on a Sunday afternoon in Seguin Texas. The home team’s pitching and timely hitting produced the runs while Kodak’s offense stalled until late.

Baoni Seguin Tex Fox Kodak San Antonio Iit Kodaks Thom Ilar Tye Wilieh Mary Brain Fim Turk Joseser King Aod Barric

Waco Wins Series Over Houston Buffs

Waco completes a three game set by beating Houston 5 to 2 in Houston. Napier took the loss as Ware Ap lished nine solid innings but received little run support. Skippers outplayed the locals with productive batting and steady defense.

Houston Tex Meg Twacdy Napier Ware Atlan Sage and Reilly Anderson, Ae

St Anthony Gallage peschail team wins over HNL Tigers

The St Anthony Gallage peschail team defeated the Government HNL Tigers 10 to 5 on Sunday afternoon. St Anthony scored six runs in the first three innings to seize the lead, aided by strong pitching from Jones and Taillon. A collision in the seventh injured a fielder, but the win stood for St Anthony College players.

St. Anthony Gallage HNL Tigers Jones 2Il Taillon St. Anthony Ekway Lus Hines A. Taller

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