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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1918

Page

5

Homer Not Enough To Beat Gassers In Shreveport Ball Game

In Shreveport on May 21, the Bronchos led by Sammy Hale saw a late homer by Laramy spark an 8-2 fourth inning rally, but the Gassers battled back to win 4 to 3. Mullins, Hungling, and Pahlman delivered key hits in the sixth. Memo: Mullins blanked the visitors after a shaky start, while Napier and O'Neill sparked threats in the seventh.

Shreveport Sammy Hale Laramy Tefence Mullins Napier Northen Perry Sicking Snyder Sykes Hale Wilkenson O'Neill Brannan McLarry Tullos Pahbnan Hungling Baggan Pahlman Keystone Hung~ling Shreveporters Cocreham Gene Bronc Jonnard Miller Lee Panther Flinger Panfour Fort Worth Ona Gasser Park Mondeay Stow Hysteaeerse Kircher Jgitue Steer Vane Sxraft Seeeess Bronchos Sears San Antonio F Woodall Aldre Bagsan le Beau Dalley A. Hale Reham Mattiel Chiiehner Nawic Do Barr Pratt Ertersenensenete Ullos Pete Ee Moi Hungtin Snader Conley Dana Acrors Dallas Spolele An Antonio Etelen Kraft Wood- Shreveport AL Gu Atz Pisnil Tay Tourin Hale Sackinings Matson Wilson Matteson Tier Big LeBeau Stan Pier Wilson Atty Dowle Blackburn Nings Shrey

Waco Mirrors Eight-Run Win Over Houston Buffaloes

In Waco Texas on May 21 the Nav igators struck early and often against pitcher Lindy Hiett of the Houston Buffaloes, totaling fifteen hits and eight runs. Iddie Donalds shut down Houston with three hits allowed as Waco won 8 to 0, while Mokan led the locals with multiple hits and Wilbur Davis added four safeties in center field.

Waco Tex Navigators Lindy Hiett Houston Buffaloes Iddie Donalds Mokan Wilbur Davis Houston ABA H.O. A Mecarty Dodd Sentell Rf Stulliuer Aimaqutar Hnuttom Wilte Malmquist Tuanner Lesiie Davies Donalds Hiett Bas Difett Dodd Newnan Melmquist White Erwin

Panthers Rout Giants in Nine to One Power Hit

In Worth Texas on May 21 the Panters beat the Giants 9 to 1 as Zip Matteson from Dallas was pulled after giving up four runs in six innings and Wilson followed, allowing five more runs. The leaders secured the win behind strong offense and decisive pitching.

Folws Worth Tex Zip Matteson Giants Dallas Panthers Wilson

National League results with Eagles and Giants in action

Philadelphia beats Pittsburgh 15 to 5 in Pittsburg as Prendergast Watson and Burns far drive in runs. Brooklyn rallies to 10 to 2 over Chicago with Marquary and Krueger handling pitching. Cincinnati edges Boston 5 to 2 in Cincinnati behind Ragan Wilson Toney Wingo. New York defeats St Louis 5 to 7 in St Louis as Perritt Anderson and McCarty Sherdell Gonzales play key roles. Mobile reports Harry Flagstead of Chattanooga hospitalized with a shoulder injury and out for a week after a sliding collision.

New York St. Louis R. H. EB Viautteri Perritt Anderson and McCarty Sherdell and Gonzales Southern Mobile Ala Harry Flngstead Chattanooga Flagstead

Baseball Game Postponed At Camp Tri Stadium

The Brooks Field 134th Squadron team game with Camp Travis division at Camp Tri Stadium Wednesday was postponed due to illness in Brooks Field players. A possible reschedule was noted. Camp Travis beat Kelly Field 2 30 at Teague Park Sunday afternoon in the series third game, each side holding one win.

134Th Brooks Field Camp Travis Camp Tri Stadium Camp Travis Beets Kelly Field Teague Park Army

Ruths Batting Streak Leads National League Race

Ruth dominates American League batting with .476 average and 39 bases in 16 games, plus four wins on the mound as Doyle and Smith lead NL totals. The piece notes high team averages, steals, and base hits, with Doyle’s absence delaying his NL top mark while Smith leads Boston. Severeid to rejoin Browns by June 1 after pneumonia.

Chicago Babe Ruth Boston George Sisler St. Louis Tris Speaker Cleveland Walker Philadelphia Shean Speaker Cleveland Schulte Washington Hooper Baker New York Jackson Burns Sister Strunk Mann Batt Doyle Smith Kauff Merkle Paulette St How Young McCarty Wickland Flack Schmandt Brooklyn

Hospital Return Signals Hopeful Comeback

The player has been in hospital for several weeks but has regained normal weight. He will need only a few days of training to return to playing condition, indicating an imminent comeback.

Conservation in Apparel War Time Styles Cut to Meet Scarcity

Americans gear for war with changes in clothing and food. Paris designers follow economy board guidance to cap wool use at four and a half yards per gown and trim with silk and satin. Skirt lengths shorten slightly and overall styles slim to save wool. Leather designs to be reduced by about 40 percent. one major maker cited 124 men’s and 107 women’s shoe styles. Despite cuts, shoes for all feet remain available, reflecting practical conservation. University of Pennsylvania enrollment shifts prompt staff cuts as hundreds join government service. 150+ professors already serving.

Washington Post Cable Paris American Economy Board Last Four Son

Standings Of The Clubs Texas League Monday Results

In Texas League play Shreveport defeated San Antonio 4 to 3 while Fort Worth beat Dallas 9 to 1 and Houston won 0 to 0 against Waco. Today matches feature San Antonio at Shreveport Dallas at Fort Worth and Houston at Waco.

Shreveport San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Waco Houston

Baseball Scores and Pairings Across the League

In a 14 inning duel Philadelphia edged Detroit five to four while Boston routed Cleveland eleven to one Chicago defeated New York six to two and St Louis beat Washington four to two. Remaining games schedule St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston.

Sports scores and upcoming games from Monday results

In major league results New York defeats St Louis 5 to 3 and Chicago tops Cincinnati 5 to 2 with Boston beating Pittsburgh 1 in a sparse schedule. Play day lists six matchups including Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Chicago. Minor notes cover Southern Association games Mobile over New Orleans 2 0 Nashville 2 1 Atlanta 2 Memphis 4 Little Rock 12 Chattanooga Birmingham travel disruption. Pal Moore of Memphis defeats Hart Puryear in a bantamweight bout before entering naval service. The Moss Agate Cigar ad appears at Travelers Cigar Shop Ave C.

Southern Association Mobile New Orleans Nashville Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Chattanooga-Birmingham Pal Moore Puryear Tenn Hart Puryear Denver Colo Moore United States

Title Game Tonight in Y M C A Indoor Baseball

Championship double header features First Presbyterian vs Mc Kinley Avenue Methodist with a pitching duel between Harry Hamilton and Ernest Green. Westminster faces St Mark's Episcopal while St Mark's seeks solid form. Early eliminator clash pits Stille's team against Gy Garris' in a strong volley ball contest. uncertain winner due to standout players on both sides.

First Presbyterian McKinley Avenue Methodist Westminster St. Mark’s Episcopal Harry Hamilton McKinley Ernest Green Presbyterians Might Robert Joyce Henry Lutz St. Mark's J. F. Stille Robert Gy Garris

Faber May Enlist in Navy Amid Draft Uncertain

Chicago area rumor swirls as Red Faber, famed White Sox pitcher who helped beat the Giants in the World Series, weighs Navy enlistment after being declared physically fit for military service. The Cascade Illinois native, 27, unmarried, 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds, has visited Great Lakes Naval Training Station and may join Navy baseball. Ruth faces throat infection and possible operation, hospitalized in Boston.

Chicago Red" Faber White Sox Giants Navy Faber Cascade Great Lakes

Baseball scores and a military game report from Eagle Pass

A collage of baseball results shows Chicago defeating New York 6 to 2, Boston beating Cleveland 11 to 1, St. Louis downing Washington 4 to 2, and Detroit besting Philadelphia 5 to 4. In Eagle Pass Texas Del Rio defeated Camp Eagle Pass 3 to 0 as Judd doubled and tripled and Debrel led with three singles.

Eagle Pass Tex del Rio Camp Eagle Pass McCormick Lieutenant Neff Judd Debrel Harold Tagle

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