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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
4
The Broncs defeated the Dallas Giants 5 to 3 as Mullins displayed generosity on the mound. Browning steadied after a rough start, Storey homered, and Mullins coaxed a key walk to load the bases, leading to two early runs and securing the series with solid defense.
A chaotic recap details a baseball exhibition featuring the Nags and Pagan, with notable contributions from Mullins, Snedecor, and others. Key moments include a Mathewson-esque display by "Gap" Teldy, and strong hits from Pagan, Harrison, Crouch, and Milling. Pitching notes mention Brown and Alatting, with a lengthy ramp time of 1:66 and umpire Miller.
In a tense game Tuesday, the Navigators edged Beaumont 6 to 2 after a close start. Joe Martina pitched strongly through seven innings before Waco pulled away with a late burst, aided by two decisive hits. Batteries: Hill Tollly and Marina Carson. Umpire Wright.
The Mack Navigators, now tied with the San Antonio Brans for third, open a three-game series at League Park Thursday afternoon. The lineup includes Arlington James Goxle Sowden, with strong pitching and steady fielding. Cap Ledley leads a confident group as fans expect an entertaining clash.
Rewilta, Bun Antonio and Pallasa lead a fragmentary club standings list. Galveston faces Shreveport while Shreveport meets Galveston. Fort Worth and Phy Wexkendiry are noted with San aetento, Dalba appears in scattered references as teams or locales.
Tarstay's Result Reston defeats Pittsburg 3 to 1 while St Louis and Philadelphia win 3 to 1. Chiesa contributes a 1 to 0 score for New York. Brooklyn edges Clucityutl 4 to 3 as Play Wednesday Pittsburgh in Hostaa Cincinnati in Brooklyn Chicago in New York Saint Louis in Philadelphia.
The American League slate faced rain and wet grounds with Tuesday games in New York Detroit Cleveland and Chicago Philadelphia affected. Rescheduled for Wednesday with Philadelphia in Chicago Washington in St Louis New York in Detroit and Boston in Cleveland.
In MEMMHAIE Texas May 19 Johnny Griffith of Akron Ohio scored a derisive win over Joe Mandot of New Orleans in an eight round bout. The report veers into vaudeville satire about boxing fame and umpiring, before noting Hank May's Federal League entry and O'Day's rising status. The piece mentions Cap Leldy and local Texas League plots, with Tullos slated for Mansfield use and Tyr Teague’s shaky hitting.
A nostalgic rounded tale recounts Benny Yanger, known as The Tipton Slasher, battling Mowatt in Chicago’s Tattersall’s. The piece recalls Yanger’s fierce ring style, public support, and dramatic knockouts, including a famed 1900 mockout over Tommy Mowatt, with Santry’s towel endgame and Yanger’s lasting rivalry. It also nods to McGovern Gans’ era and a Terry fight ankle-breaking jab in New York.
Galveston defeated Shreveport 10 to 8 in the second game of the series after rallying with ten hits. Galveston protested the game citing sixteen players on the Shreveport roster, raising a league violation claim. Batteries were Allen and Jordan for Galveston with Chelotte and Toland catching. Umpire McCulferty presided.
Baseball scores from Birmingham New Orleans and Memphis show varied outcomes with detailed batter.pitched lines and team performances. A wrestling tournament in New York draws entrants including Arn and Mez.
Wet ground disrupted Tuesday fixtures across the league with Buffalo St Louis and Newark Pittsburgh city pairings affected. Buffalo in St Louis and Baltimore in Chicago were noted, with Kansas City and Brooklyn games mentioned as postponed to Wednesday amid rain.
A satirical look at boxing era stars. Wille Ritchis, light heavyweight contender, reportedly chased Freddie Welch for a crown and boxed a 12 round draw with Matty Baldwin. The piece laments age and the boxing scene with playful digs at champions and showmanship.
Tero indoor baseball games staged at Sanday School amid a Tuesday night tilt. The Cavalry Trappers edged Rhaky Methoriais in a hard fought National Ipnnene contest, held down to the final out as players battled for control and points.
The Potchernick Cup, a silver loving cup donated for the Winter League baseball winner, was formally awarded to the Maung club at a meeting of managers and the chairman held at the Moose Hall. Secretary E. Boston turned the emblem over to the Loyal Order of Manse. W. W. Leather, Mosse lodge manager, and Sergeant Major Transfer, Third Field Artillery, spoke, with votes of thanks. Davis could not attend, leaving presentation to Chairman Noel. The league wound up its business with a small financial loss, but praised the teams for their fine showing and good fellowship.
In Houston May 16 McChesney’s two base drive to center in the thirteenth fueled Toustons win as Napier scored from first, part of a notable duet with Kerr. Hille opened his injured hand, then had to retire in the fifth. Wolgast vs Mitchell bout details follow with Mitchell continuing despite a broken left hand. Freddie Welsh reported his shoulder improving and a future bout with the winner in three weeks.
New Orleans bantamweight Herman secured a decision over Al Schubert of New Bedford in a fifteen round bout Tuesday night. In Louisville, pitcher Scott Perry was sold to the Atlanta club of the Southern Association from the Louisville club, per club president C. H. Wothen.
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