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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
8
May 19 report from Austin notes the Senators beat the San Antonio Bronchos 3 to 2 for the third straight day. Cook starred with a daring run from second on an infield grounder after a fielder’s choice, while Austin’s bats produced more hits despite four errors.
In Cleveland on May 19 Philadelphia won the series tie with Cleveland as Wyckoff left the mound in the second inning and Bender closed for Philadelphia. Barry drove in three runs with three hits and an error helped score another. Oldring was ejected for arguing with umpire Dineen. Final score Cleveland two Philadelphia four. Batteries Steen ONeil Wyckoff Bender Lapp.
Dallas, Tex., May 19 Houston outplayed Dallas yesterday to win 2 to 0 and take the best two of three. Ware pitched well for Houston while Hornsby walked seven to aid Dallas despite the shutout. McDonald and Whiteman contributed key hits as Houston limited Dallas to scattered offense.
Chicago wins final game 5 to 4 as four third inning runs hinge on Fisher wildness and daring base running. Fisher is ejected after arguing with umpire O Lou gh lin. New York counters with a three run sixth as Chase Fournier and Weaver shine.
Yesterday results show Austin 3 over San Antonio 2 and Houston 2 over Dallas 0. Beaumont 5 defeated Waco 2. Fort Worth 7 led Galveston 3. Today San Antonio visits Fort Worth Houston travels to Waco Beaumont plays Dallas Galveston goes to Austin.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 4 to 2, Chicago beat New York 5 to 3, Washington edged Detroit 2 to 1, St. Louis routed Boston 9 to 1. Matchups listed: Boston in Chicago, New York in St. Louis, Philadelphia in Detroit, Washington in Cleveland.
No games scheduled in the east. Cincinnati plays Boston, St. Louis faces Brooklyn, Pittsburgh meets New York, and Chicago travels to Philadelphia.
Montreal defeats Jersey City 7 to 3 in a game at Montreal while Newark hosts Rochester losing 6 to 0. No additional matches are listed on the schedule.
In Kansas City Kansas City beat Indianapolis 6 to 3. In Minneapolis Louisville triumphed 4 to 2 in 12 innings. At St Paul Columbus won 4 to 3 while St Paul and Columbus finished 0-0 in two games. In Milwaukee Milwaukee defeated Toledo 3 to 1 in two games.
At Cleveland Cleveland 6 Pittsburg 4. At Covington Covington 9 Chicago 8. At Memphis Chattanooga 4 Memphis 3. At Mobile Birmingham 4 Mobile 2. At Montgomery Montgomery 5 Nashville 0. At New Orleans New Orleans 1 6 Atlanta 1 6 with two games.
New York rises from fifth to third in the NL amid a tight race with Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Chicago drops from leaders to a five game sweep loss while Tesreau gains form as Marquard struggles in a season marked by an Eastern invasion split and a near even American League slate.
The Monterey Tigers defeated the Laredo Tigers 19 to 4 as Sanchez shined on the mound and at the plate. Sanchez pitched well throughout with strong support from Williams Crespin and Brown behind him.
Sutherland Springs defeated Ransom and Silsbee 14 to 2 as Richter Burris and Stahl Martin held the mound. The May 18 game at Sutherland Springs showcased strong hitting and effective pitching.
Veasey wild but effective on the mound allows only four hits and two runs as Salm and Maloney provide key doubles and triples. The Fort Worth Panthers defeat Galveston 7 to 2 behind strong support from Sorrells and timely hitting.
Yale varsity rowers show satisfactory progress with the experimental Oxford stroke. Advisory Coach A G Kirby arrival prompts minor changes in the first eight and seating adjustments as a new side rigged shell with pins replaces swivels begins service this week.
The poem describes an aging pitcher worn by time yet capable of victory in a thirteen inning win. Despite aches elbows and a sighing frame he prevents a tying run and earns praise from McGraw who would trade for more old cripples like him.
In Sunday's Light we correct last Saturday's championship golf cup result. F M Lewis defeated E B Chand ler two up with one to play.
The Y M C A Tennis Club will hold a meeting this evening at 7 oclock. President Guerard invites all interested in tennis to attend. Local enthusiasts claim strong Texas talent and expect a large turnout.
Washington defeated Detroit 2 to 1 as Walter Johnson earned his ninth consecutive win. Zamloch started his first major league game for Detroit and allowed two unearned runs. Cobb tallied Detroit's lone run on a steal of home with Johnson on the mound. Edward Nolan, famed Paterson pitcher, died after a brief illness.
The Indoor Baseball League hosts a double header at the Y M C A. Evang elical Association faces Government Hill Methodists while Travis Park Methodists meet St. Mark's trim athletes in the two games tonight.
The A. B. Frank Co. baseball team seeks a game with any opponent within a hundred miles of San Antonio. Send responses to H. King care A. Frank Company, San Antonio, ex.
Instructor George Wheeler of the YMCA asks all handball players to finish the tournament's first round within the week.
Temple High School edged Killeen High 6 to 3 in Temple Texas with McCarter Bryant Young Collier and Duncan on the batteries. The contest drew local crowds and showcased young talent from both teams.
Llano won 11 to 6 over Marble Falls in the second game of the series played yesterday afternoon in Llano. Carr ie and Lowe, Lewis and oe.
Berg's Mill baseball team overwhelmed Carr Hill with a 22 to 4 victory in a one sided game yesterday afternoon. Berg's Mill dominated on offense and defense, securing the lopsided win in a high scoring afternoon matchup.
Beaumont defeats Waco 5 to 2 as Larson and Martina combine on the mound. Waco errors and tight defense hindered the home team while Beaumont builds a 2-0 lead, adds three runs in the sixth and holds on for a two-run victory.
Amherst May 19 Massachusetts Agricultural College hires Sergeant O M Schriver of the U S Marine Corps as rifle team coach for the summer. Schriver was on the All American rifle team that beat Argentina at Buenos Aires last summer and also shot for the international small bore team against England and Australia.
Seattle May 19 Wil lie Ritchie lightweight and Joe Rivers the Mexican have been matched to fight in San Francisco on the Fourth of July, according to Ritchie s manager announced last night.
Promoter McCarey of the Pacific A A says Joe Rivers will not box Willie Ritchie in San Francisco on July 4. Rivers offered to fight at Vernon arena the Fourth with any lightweight chosen by Ritchie manager McCarey, but Nolan has not replied. Rivers says he will face the winner of the Anderson Mandot bout if Ritchie stays away.
Yale extends its inter collegial winning streak to 16 with a dominant run. Brown remains Yale's top challenger as the two teams prepare for a rematch this week. In Philadelphia, Harvard and Pennsylvania set for a key game delayed from Saturday.
St. Louis College defeated John Williams 10 to 8 yesterday afternoon. Williams hit a three, while the winners showcased strong slugging as the key feature of the game.
Constantine Romanoff offered $25 to anyone staying fifteen minutes but drew few takers as prospects doubted success. He wrestled Woodruff for the prize in nine minutes and James Johnson in four, then staged exhibitions with Young McCoy to showcase famous holds. He dismissed claims he fears John Berg and challenged him, declaring Berg no tougher than others.
Roy Mitchell pitched steadily as the Browns fielded sensationally to nearly shut out Boston in a 4 to 1 game. Boston managed a late rally scoring in the final inning, but the Browns held on for the victory with solid defense and clutch hits.
The H. N. Moore team defeated Joske’s 9 to 1 on the River Avenue diamond yesterday afternoon. Fagan and Morrison starred for Moore with three hits and Fagan allowed only three hits. Final line shows Moore 9 runs 12 hits 1 error, Joske’s 1 run 4 hits 3 errors. Batteries Fagan Morrison Barrett Prince and Crointhees.
Higgins beat the Louies 4 to 2 in the morning and 4 to 2 again in the afternoon. Stowers routed Kaufman 14 to 0 and defeated Frank Brothers 12 to 5. Higgins Louis and Dalkowitz share first with .750, Stowers sits at .500, prompting a late meeting to bolster bottom clubs.
In Brisbane on May 19, American lightweight contender Harry Stone defeated British champion Johnny Summers on points after twenty rounds. Stone won the decision in a hard fought bout.
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