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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
9
News from Atlanta says manager Frank of the Southern Association team released pitcher Brennan on Tuesday May 23. The report comes from Atlanta Ga and identifies Brennan as a pitcher formerly with the club.
Chester Bobo, former Beaumont catcher, signs with the San Antonio Bronchos per President Harrison J. Benson. Bobo is a trusted Texas League backstop, previously assigned to Fort Worth before being returned. Benson plans a strong push for the 1917 flag at Garden Street stadium as drills and crowd-pleasing practices continue daily.
Charley Barbera won the Lone Star Rifle Club target event at 408 Military Plaza with 92 of 100 using a .22 rifle. C. F. Russi Jr. was runner up with 91, followed by E. Menn in third with 89 as several members posted 80 percent or better while Conger joined the list with a recent club addition. The club plans a major prize event in about four to five weeks.
Has Been Released Ed Dutch Hoffman a third sacker of the San Antonio club was Tuesday night released to make way for Manager O Leary who will play the far cushion for the remainder of the Texas League campaign O Leary recently suffered a spike on the road but again is able to return to the game.
Ted Kid Lewis of England earned a referee's decision over Joe Eagan of Boston after twelve rounds in a Tuesday night bout. Eagan matched Lewis early but Lewis pulled ahead in later rounds to clinch the win.
United Verde mine and smelter workers delayed strike vote until Thursday night after local union decision. Leaders say action could spread quickly to other mines in the region.
National Baseball Commission members meet in Chicago to discuss war era issues including reducing player limit to eighteen and scheduling Sunday games in Eastern cities with proceeds to war relief funds.
New York May 23. The intercollegiate track and field championships have been abandoned due to the war, ending a uninterrupted 41 year run since 1876. Harvard leads with 13 championships, Yale 9, Pennsylvania 8, Cornell 7, Columbia 3, Princeton 1.
The San Antonio Club acquires Chester Bobo, a standout Texas League catcher, as Bronchos president Benson seeks two more energetic players. Cy Pieh shines on the coaching line at League Park, while Charley O Leary and Pieh firm up coaching to improve base running and overall play.
In the Business Boys Indoor Baseball League at the Y M C A a doubleheader saw the Giants top the Red Sox 7-2 and the Red Sox defeat the Cardinals 8-3. Boldt starred for the Giants with strong hitting while Reimschissel and Carlton led the Red Sox bats.
Otto Wallace of Milwaukee and Bobby Waugh of Fort Worth fought to a ten round draw in Oklahoma City Tuesday night as referee Hinds ruled. Young McKee edged Patsy Brannigan in an eight round semi windup.
Charters filed in Austin on May 23 for Interlocking Cement Stave Silo Company at Haskell with capital stock of 10 000 dollars. Incorporators listed as D B English R R English and F M Shanklin from Fort Worth and Haskell.
A list of newly formed Texas corporations with their cities and capital stock amounts. Silo Company in Odessa lists W. H. Rhodes Charles D. Lewis and T. B. Harris as incorporators. Garage Inc in Brenham lists J. J. Giddings H. K. Dillon and H. G. Simmons. Frazier Roofing Company in El Paso lists J. W. Frazier J. L. Frazier and Eri. H. Rodgers. Groveton Boat and Fishing Club names S. Bridgewater L. C. Pope W. L. Avery J. R. Collins R. E. Minton. Houston Storage Battery Company in Houston lists E. S. Van Dyke M. I. as incorporators.
Keller and O B Clayton, filed by Cul lum and Boren Company of Dallas, present a charter amendment proposal. The brief notice outlines filing details and involved parties in this municipal action.
Certificate of dissolution filed by Central Mill & Elevator Company of Sweetwater Mansfield Cotton and Peanut Oil Company of Mansfield and the Mansfield Gin Company of Mansfield.
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