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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

10

Sensational fielding lifts Shreveport past San Antonio 3 to 1

Shreveport Gassers stun San Antonio 3 to 1 as Johnny Baggan robs Bernsen of a liner and Duffy and Kneaves spark the comeback. Ogle start falters, Duffy and Townsend finish strong, Westerzil and Kneaves key for Bronchos in a tightly fought contest.

Baggan Bernsen Shreveport Gassers Duffy Kneaves San Antonio Johnny Baggan Johnny Shreveport Mecuuet Ie Val Uawn Petes Sc Uea Ogle Sloan Townsend Barr Carroll Knaupp Smith Burch Balent McCafferty H E. Kneaves If Barr Shrader H.O E. Baggan Stew If Marshall Westerzil Love Baerwald Dunckel Balenti Sees Burch xCook Thease Peeee

Dallas Defeats Galveston 10 to 7 in Tennis-style Offense

In Galveston Texas on May 17 Dallas won a high scoring game against Galveston 10 to 7. Gudger and Newell were hit hard by Dallas with Brownlee hitting a three bagger and scoring key runs. The Galveston lineup included Bauer MaWoot and Hertel among others with Das, Cork and Chellette contributing at the plate.

Galveston Tex Gudger Newell Dallas Brownlow Johnson Peeennon Ila Michonga Uu Eise Anciess Ef Ks AB. R.H. O. A. E. Taromug Golvorton Bie Josefson Smith Welchonee Noyes Brownlee Murray Ensato Stuart Miller Scubie Iun Browntow Stupp Thompson Sewell Chelette Oid Dalla Moran

Boldt Wins Weekly Y M C A Business Boys Event

Clarence Boldt won the weekly Business Boys class set exercise on parallel bars at the YMCA on Tuesday night. Frank Erben, Erich Menger, and Jack Bond followed, with praise for all participants’ conduct. The standings list Bond 27, Erben 31.5, and Boldt 14, among others, as the indoor baseball league plans form soon.

Clarence Boldt Business Boys Boldt Frank Erben Erich Menger Jack Bond Alvin Icke R. Steffler Walter Janert Creslie Morris John Russel Arthur Lancaster Charles Chowning Edward Barr Herbert McClarity Isidore Schoenberg Julius Reimschissel William van Cleave Allen Hines Gilbert Bailey

Sports score recap from Texas games

A series of city scores shows Shreveport 3 over San Antonio 1, Houston 4 over Fort Worth 0, Waco 8 over Beaumont 4, Dallas 10 over Galveston 7 percent. The list reflects regional results with multiple outcomes and a percentage figure noted for Galveston.

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Cowboys and Texans Matchups Announced Across Cities

The schedule lists Shreveport at San Antonio, Waco at Beaumont, Fort Worth at Houston, and Dallas at Galveston indicating a regional slate with four pairings across Texas and Louisiana.

Weather and matchups span rain and wet grounds

Weather notes report rain affecting Philadelphia and St Louis games while Cleveland faces New York and Chicago plays Boston. Detailing schedules shows Detroit at Washington and St Louis at Philadelphia with Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston.

Zimmerman Caps Chicago Captain In Local Baseball Club

Heinie Zimmerman, infielder for the local National league club, has been named captain by manager Joe Tinker. Tinker also said Mulligan will stay at short and Alex McCarthy will replace Steve Yerkes at second base.

Chicago Heinie Zimmerman National Baseball Club Joe Tinker Mulligan Short Alex McCarthy Steve Yerkes

Tuesday's Results From Baseball Matchups Across Cities

Boston over Pittsburg in rain. New York tied Chicago in cold conditions. Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3. St Louis beat Brooklyn 5 to 4.

Boston- Pittsburg New York-Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn

Ellis Defends Three-Cushion Title In Pittsburg Win

Charles Ellis won the second block against Charles McCourt by 63 to 50 in Pittsburg. The overall tally stands Ellis 92 McCourt 100 after Tuesday’s play.

Charles Ellis Pittsburg Charles McCourt Ellis McCourt

Play Wednesday NBA Matchups Across Five Cities

Brooklyn visits St Louis while New York travels to Chicago. Philadelphia plays Cincinnati and Boston meets Pittsburg on Wednesday with four road games on the slate.

Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Pittsburg

Dundee Bests Wells in Twelfth Round Bout

New York lightweight John Dundee defeated English challenger May Wells by decision after twelve rounds in Boston. The bout featured a competitive exchange with Dundee gaining the victory over the British champion.

New York Boston John Dundee May Wells England

One Handed Catch Shocks League Park Fans

The Sporting Editor notes a stunning one handed snag by Johnny Baggan at League Park on the latest game, as the Nags improve play and close in on first place. Dunckel’s injury, Love’s bat, and Grover Brant joining the pitching staff shape a hopeful season outlook for Benson’s team.

League Park Johnny Baggan Bernsen Johnny Grover Brant Benson Dunckel Love Jack

Southern League Scores at Atlanta and Birmingham

At Atlanta Memphis 6 Birmingham 4 in Birmingham Little Rock 2 Birmingham 4 in 9 innings. Kerr and Wallace day and Perkins powered Atlanta. LeClair Gibson Perryman and Smith led Birmingham in the doubleheader as Birmingham built a 4 2 win.

Atlanta Memphis H. E. Memphis Birmingham Little Little Rock LeClair Gibson Perryman Smith

Los Angeles Heights to Host Katy Flyers Next Sunday Clash

Los Angeles Heights meets Katy Flyers Sunday at 3 on Lambert Beach diamond. The team will hold its weekly meeting at Oscar Betch’s home Thursday night at 8 o'clock. All hands are urged to arrive on time.

Los Angeles Heights Katy Flyers Lambert Beach Oscar Betch

Scores From Baseball Games In Milwaukee And Kansas City

At Milwaukee the Indians beat the Milwaukee team 5 to 11 in a game score noted. In Kansas City the Louisville team won 73 to 6 over the host in 12 innings.

Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville

Washington Beats aes 15 in American League Action

At Washington H E Betess 000 200 010 15 153 Batteries Boehler Boland Erick son Stanage Baker Gallia Henry Garity. Philadelphia St Louis game postponed by rain. Cleveland New York game postponed by rain. Chicago Boston game postponed on wet grounds.

Washington Aes H. E Betess Boehler, Boland, Erickson and Stanage and Baker Gallia Henry and Garity

Phillies tangle with Reds in Cincinnati loss

National League game in Cincinnati shows Philadelphia four runs on six hits with two Cincinnati errors. Mayer and Killifer share catching duties for Philadelphia while Schulz Knetzer and Clark handle Reds pitching and defense.

Philadelphia Cincinnati R. H. E. Philadelphia Mayer Killifer Schulz Knetzer and Clark

Waco Defeats Beaumont 8 to 4 in May 17 Baseball

Hill endured wild moments yet steered Waco past Beaumont 8 to 4 at Beaumont. Clarke Grubb Wohlleben and Coyle led with two base hits as Hill earned the win with 8 1 3 innings pitched, while Smithson and Hill split the pitching duties.

Dodd Beaumont Clarke Grubb Schwind Coyle James Wohlleben Hill Smithson Bobo Waco Matthews Reilly Ee Hill Causey

Atlanta 6 Memphis 1 Birmingham 4 Little Rock 2

Scores list shows Atlanta six Memphis one, Birmingham four, and Little Rock two with no other games scheduled.

Kansas Tennis Team Beats Sooners In Dual Meet

In Lawrence Kansas on May 17 the University of Kansas tennis team defeated the University of Oklahoma four matches to one in straight sets to win the dual meet.

Kansas Lawrence, Kas University of Kansas University of Oklahoma Sooners

Sports Matchups Outline Across Southern City Pairings

The schedule lists games including Little Rock at Atlanta, Chattanooga at New Orleans, Memphis at Birmingham, and Nashville at Mobile. No results are provided, only pairings indicating forthcoming or past contests between these teams and venues.

New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Seer Kattanooga Memphis Little Rock Mobile Little Rock Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis

Denver Heights Seek Sunday Baseball Game in City

Denver Heights baseball club seeks a city game next Sunday. Call Ring Crockett at 8124 between 1 and 2 p m and ask for Bert.

Denver Heights Crockett Bert

Transcontinental Air Race Attracts 16 Entries For $100000 Trophy

Aviators and aeroplane makers answer Aero Club of America invitation to a September 2 trans continental contest in New York. Sixteen entries promised with manufacturers entering two or more machines. Notables include Robert G. Fowler, Oscar A. Brindley, Baxter Adams, and E. I. Jaquith.

New York Aero Club of America Robert G. Fowler Oscar A. Brindley Los Angeles Baxter Adams Hammondsport N. Y E. I Jaquith

Bonds Approved by Texas Attorney General

AUSTIN May 17 The attorney general's department approved an issue of 120000 Fort Bend County independent school district bonds bearing 5 percent interest and maturing in 40 years with an option of five years.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Beasley Fort Bend County Independent School District

Echoing Cathedral Chorus at Pisa

In Pisa a cathedral’s hall yields no echo for two notes yet creates a rising three note harmony. Singers report the three note sequence swells into a sustained, beautiful resonance filling the space.

Pisa

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