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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1917

Page

17

San Antonio Edges Houston In Opening Baseball Clash

San Antonio Bronchos defeated Houston Buffs 5 to 2 in Houston. Pitchers Jake May and Charley Watson allowed wild spells amid winds that aided several hits. Key plays included Baggan scoring early and Dunckel stealing third and scoring on a squeeze as San Antonio built the lead.

Houston Tex San Antonio Jake May Charley Watson Bronchos Watson Baggan Booe Luke Stuart McCarty Mac Sicking Hoffman Wilson Britton Frierson Northen Theitcher Dunckel Reilly Broncs Buffs Hey Newnam xBatten RCO Taggan T Booe Mce Carty Hayes Seuteil

Junior B Teams Edge In Three Close Indoor Games

Three tight Junior B Indoor Baseball games at the YMCA featured Pirates beating Oilers 1 0 Broncs defeating Buffaloes 3 0 and Panthers topping Navigators 6 1. No hitter Paul Kuehne led the Broncs with two singles with Kuehne and Fetzer adding singles. Albert Perez Harrell and Elmore contributed Pirates hits.

Pronchos Navigator Panthers Pirates Buffaloes Navigators Broncs Paul Kuehne Ernest Fellbaum William Fetzer Pirate Oiler Albert Perez Frank Harrell Elmore Ralph Bennett Oilers George Howard Robinson Johnson Carlos Coon Brooke Stephens Albert Hartmen Colin Locke

Interleague Play May Still Happen Between Leagues

Chicago, May 19. The American Association president Thomas Hickey said the league will proceed with the interleague series if the International League magnates decide to play it. An informal meeting of league heads in Chicago discussed the Buffalo meeting and Barrow's stance. A special AA meeting will decide after the IL response.

Chicago Ill International League American Association Thomas J. Hickey Hickey O. F. Wathen Louisville A. H. Timme Milwaukee James McGill Indianapolis George Tebeau Kansas City Barrow Buffalo

Kansas City and Minneapolis Battery Lineups Highlight Amateur Matchups

In Kansas City Am. HH D. Indianapolis faced Kansas City with Batteries: Fillingin Gossett Crutcher Sanders Hargrave. In Minneapolis Minneapolis matched against Louisville with Curtis Loudermilk Coleman Dilhoefer Williams Owens. St Paul hosted EB Louisville with Davis Clemons Griner Glenna.

HH. D Indianapolis Kansas City Fillingin Gossett Crutcher, Sanders and Hargrave R. H. E. Minneapolis Curtis Loudermilk Coleman Dilhoefer Williams and Owens R. H. EB Louisville St. Paul Davis and Clemons Griner and Glenna

Class Champion Ernest Green Shines In YMCA Race

Ernest Green wins the Intermediate Class athletic title after a close finish over Robert Joyce. The event highlights the YMCA competition where Green narrowly noses Joyce to claim top honors.

Ernest Green Robert Joyce

Saturday Results Highlight New Wins Across Cities

Waco 4 Shreveport 1 and San Antonio 5 Houston 2 showcase clear scoring outcomes in regional games with dominant performances by the visiting or host teams. The results reflect competitive matchups and notable goal differences.

Waco Shreveport San Antonio Houston

Play Sunday matchups listed for Texas cities

The schedule shows San Antonio at Houston, Waco at Shreveport, Dallas at Fort Worth for Sunday play. These regional games pair nearby teams, highlighting local rivalries and travel-friendly venues. Each result impacts standings and fan turnout across Texas.

San Antonio Houston Waco Shreveport Dallas Fort Worth

Saturday Baseball Scores From Weekend Card

Scores show Philadelphia topping Cleveland 6 to 3 and Chicago defeating Boston 8 to 2. New York and Detroit played to a 9 to 9 tie in eleven innings while Washington beat St. Louis 9 to 6.

Matchups Set for Six City Showdowns Across League

Washington faces St Louis, New York plays Detroit, Philadelphia meets Cleveland, and Boston takes on Chicago in four NBA style cross league games. Strong teams collide as late season action heats up with key rivalries and potential playoff implications.

Baseball scores from recent games across major teams

Boston defeated Cincinnati 6 to 1 while Brooklyn beat St Louis 6 to 1. Pittsburg topped New York 5 to 4 and Philadelphia downed Chicago 5 to 4 in another set of matchups.

Plyd W. L Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Boston Cheukeean Brooklyn Pittsburg

Western Teams Speak Up After Quiet East Weekend

A sparse schedule shows no games in the East with Western squads featured prominently in headlines. No results or dates are listed, but visibility favors the West as conferences reassess travel and matchups.

International League scores and night games reported

Toronto 8 Newark 2 in an eight inning contest called at darkness. Montreal 12 Richmond 4 and Baltimore 10 Buffalo 6 Providence 6 Rochester 6 in nine innings, also called at darkness.

Toronto Newark Montreal Richmond Baltimore Buffalo Providence Rochester

Benson Played a Part Beating the Texas League Shakeup

Businessmen praise Benson after Beau mont and Galveston were dropped from the Texas League. San Antonio Fort Worth and the remaining six clubs gain strength with new players. Town fans debate the decision while the circuit readies for a tougher, more competitive season.

Beaumont Galveston San Antonio Fort Worth Barfoot Harlandale Rook Francis Gibson Dodd Bobo Sharman Breaux Houston Martina Gudger Stuart Shreveport Nixon Burke Johnston Carroll Becker McIver Waco McMahon Karr Mac Dallas Callahan Jacobus Perry Munsell Harrison J. Benson Benson

San Antonio Keeps Team in Circuit for Publicity

Local pride grows as the city remains on the map with continued press coverage until the team stays in the circuit, ensuring substantial publicity and attention for San Antonio.

San Antonio

Les Darcy Dying in Memphis Hospital

Australian boxing champion Les Darcy lies in a dying condition at Gartley Ramsay hospital Memphis Tennessee. Manager Fred Gilmore says Darcy has only a fighting chance and may not live many hours as infection from a decayed tooth spreads through his system. He suffered rheumatic fever and paralysis with heart involvement after ring injury and delayed enlistment in the aviation reserves.

Memphis Tenn Les Darcy Gartley-Ramsay Hospital Fred Gilmore Darcy Darcey New York Louisiana Europe United States Aviation Reserves Ashcroft

Mrs. Davis Wins Rifle Program At Range

San Antonio Ladies Rifle Club held a program at the municipal range with Mrs Davis taking top honors by scoring 23 of 25 at 300 yards. Miss Wallace scored 22, followed by Miss Pinger 16 and Miss Wilkins 9. others included Miss Aubrey Mrs Combe and Mrs Paine. The club aims to grow membership as women join the preparedness effort.

San Antonio Municipal Range Davis Wallace Miss Pinger Miss Wilkins Aubrey Combe

Wrestling Fans in Houston Eye Caddock Managoff Test

Houston buzzes over a Caddock Managoff title match slated for Wednesday following Caddock’s sensational win over Gus Schoenlein in Kansas City. The bout builds on recent Pig Bob Managers performances as Gotch's successor meets the challenger in a top heavyweight showdown.

Houston Tex Caddock Gus Schoenlein Kansas City Pig Bob Gotch

Real Name of Bunny Brief Revealed for Pirates

Chicago May 19 reports the Pirates new first baseman Bunny Brief is Antonio Brod ieski. Polish parentage cited and the name was shortened from his real one as writers sought a brief contraction.

Brief Chicago Bunny Brief The Pirates Antonio Brodieski

Dallas Giants Defeat Fort Worth 6 to 4 in Wide Open Tilt

Dallas Giants beat Fort Worth 6 4 on May 19 behind strong stick work. Dillinger pitched in relief for Dallas after Whittaker faltered, and Eddie Barr homered with three hits for Fort Worth. Reimschissel, Pieper and Litschi contributed key hits for the winners.

Fort Worth Tex Panthers Dallas Giants Whittaker Dillinger Dallas AB. RK. H. C. A EB. Cook Rf. Ceviviesneerowee Casiahan A.B. H. C. A. B. Holltender Stow Williams II. Ee Dodd Veoekeseeeeeene Bernsen Sharman Ef. Ate Cess Gray Sseuan Whittaker Trotter Tretter Whitaker Callahan Tre

Sunday School Indoor Baseball Double Header

Prospect Hill Baptist defeated Calvary Baptist 8 to 6 in the American League while First Presbyterian beat St. Mark's Episcopal 7 to 1 in the National League. Norrie Stewart led Prospect Hill with four hits including two doubles and made two clutch catches in the final inning.

Young Men's Christian Association Prospect Hill Baptist Calvary Baptist First Presbyterian St. Mark's Episcopal Sam Lewis Prospect Hill Calvary William Pieper William Pieper Went Into the Box For the Calvary Norrie Stewrat Ations’ League Government Hill

Windsor Results First Race at Five and a Half Furlongs

Racing card reports from Windsor show Nellie B winning the opening five and a half furlong event with Collie second and Violet third. Times listed include 1:08 for the race and names of other runners in the field.

Asylum Team Crushes San Antonio Drug Co in 15 to 1 Victory

The Southwestern Insane Asylum baseball team defeated the San Antonio Drug Co. 15 to 1 on the asylum grounds. Sanlan and Mullendorf led the offense with timely hits while l'ace struck out six for the Drug team. Kenny stole home for the losers’ lone run in the final inning.

Southwestern Insane Asylum San Antonio Drug Co Asylum Sanlan Mullendorf L’ace Kenny Pace D. Smith and Burnett and Montgomery

Chapas to Play Turners in Morning Baseball Clash

The Chapas meet the Turners on the Petchernick Diamond starting at 9 30 this morning. Both teams ready for a grand battle.

Chapas Turners Chapa Petchernick

Laborer Returns Home From Hot Day In Sewer

A laborer in a sewer speaks to Maggie about his exhausted state after a hot day, contrasting his soggy toil with her wash day chores. The exchange captures everyday labor and domestic contrast in a brief, vivid domestic scene.

Clarence Fausel Wins High Shoot

Clarence Fausel captured first honors in the Main Avenue High School Rifle Club shooting on the municipal rifle range Saturday, scoring 87 of 100 on the eight inch bull at 300 yards. Tesso MacCampbell and David Smith tied for second with 78, A Lightner had 76, and others scored from 75 to 62 as regulars planned to appear next week.

Clarence Fausel Main Avenue High School Tesso MacCampbell David Smith A. Lightner W. E. Hamilton Darcy F. C. Pancoast R. C. Smith

Jamaica Race Day Results First through Sixth Races

In the first race over five and a half furlongs Star Finch led from the start to win in 1 07 1 5 with Kilts second and Teetotal third. The second race at five furlongs saw Eliza beth H prevail in 1 02 1 5 with Marmont runner up and Will Soon third. Top Of the Morning won the third race over five and a half furlongs in 1 08 3-5 with Ormesdale second and Rhino Maiden third. Stromboli captured the fourth race at a mile and a sixteenth in 1 46 3-5 with The Finn second and Spur third. Paddy Whack won the fifth over six furlongs in 1 13 with Favour second and Preston Lynn third. Royal Ensign took the sixth over six furlongs in 59 2-5 with Masda second and Rose D Or third.

Nellie B Taylor Collie Carroll Violet Molesworth Ellen Smyth Tom Caro Inez Brandywine Dyson Moller Lt Roberts Altamaha Henry Marlie Gaugel Wiley Connors Ella Jennings May Buena Tantivy Satisfied C. M. Johnson Cash On Delivery Small Fortune Ash Can Little Nephew L.omax Garl Dash Pit Parlor Boy Salon Sigmore World's Wonder Encore Claver Corkey W Johnson Zeals Golden Lest Rosemary Blue Bannock Quien Sabe Fathom Nettie Walcuitt Luke Mae Fenrock Grey Foot Prim Harry Oldsmobile Tenty Stelecliffe Hoag Ralph Smugeler Kismet R Dr. Charect Scorpii Jabot Last Spark Ponce de Leon Bermudian Colonel Mott Budweiser Smith Star Bird Taplin Tarleton P Etta’s Charm Savina Bolala Clara Morgan Patsy Mack Allan Handie Mar Joe B Sherrer Impression Nolan Charlie McFarran Stone Henge Gallaway King Mart Col. Curn Col Gutelius Dr. Prather Jerry Camellia Yodel Paymauster Star Finch McAfee Kilts Troise Hunt Imperator Scarpii Peep Light Ballot Elizabeth H Collins Marmont J. McTaggart Will Soon J. Wiliams Vizer T. McTaggart Ormesdale J. McTag-gart Rhino Maiden Ambrose Slippery Elm Tranby Wiseman Milk Man Passing Fancy Brooklyn May Powell Dunga Din Stromboli Butwell the Finn Schuttinger Spur W. O’brien Robi Bradley Air Man Paddy Whack T. Davies Favour J. Williams Preston Lynn J. Mulety Royal Ensign Masda Rose D’or Keogh Roederer

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International News Service By Tad Silk Hat Harry Mer Anp Gee Tim Low Mager Stevens Fianp Anh Mex T Quickell Bove San Antonio— Paggan Frouston Ed Britton Tone Frierson Wateon Pere Minneapolis Drow Lyd. W. d. Pet Chicabo Boston Eee Wsaant Cleveland Eee Washington Detroit Ceudavane Cleveland Detroit Mrs. Davis Schuhardt Chadwick Eddie Barr Reimschissel Pieper Alvin Icke First Presbyterians Nathen Crewe St. Mark’s A. H. Muir Muir Douglas Anderson Frank Smyth Presbyterians Prospect Hills Windsor Henry Eatures High Shoot Jamaica Johnston@Burnett
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