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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

5

Nags Knock Out John Johnson in Fort Worth Tilt

Fort Worth Panthers beat San Antonio Nags 6 to 4 after ten innings at League Park. Johnson faced the loss, Atz’s pitching combo and timely hits fueled the Panthers' late rally while the Nags showed grit despite errors, with Rankin Johnson knocked out in the sixth.

Fort Worth Panthers Jinx Jakey Atz League Park Jack Love Johnson Betts Angora Westerzil Hunter Love Dunckel Trotter Balentt Pezold Manida Atzmen Goldie Betts Stow McLaurin Texas Baerwald Balenti Mac Harding MeIver McIver Panthers Homelings Westeran Westy Jimmy Ove Finnings Ceerecaeny Seepee-Ahadden Umimary Byter Tier Tretter Baggan Clark Clver Lark West

Lapham Organizes Summer Ringer Golf Tournament

Mrs. J. H. Lapham, noted Texas women’s golf champion, starts a ringer tournament at the Country Club from June 1 to October 1. All members may join under standard ringer rules with composite 18 hole scores posted as holes are completed. The Laphams will be away in the East for polo but will monitor progress and return near the end.

J. H. Lapham Texas Mrs. Lapham Mr. Lapham San Antonio

Waco Edges Galveston 2 1 In Pitchers’ Duel

Waco regained the lead Friday by defeating Galveston 2 to 1 in a pitchers’ duel between Zinn and Gudger. Coyle scored the winning run in the ninth on Lanner’s squeeze play. Noyes struck out with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth.

Galveston Tex Waco Zinn Gudger Coyle Lanner Noyes AB. R. H. O. A. E. Breaux Cocescocese BO BO Doorie Suciervecuies Miller UPTON Succesvaseres Sornsod Casvcccasis Wohlleben Steegeauys Bom Neces Lee Mgrurecor Moses Wasco Seeal Ciawiek Mary Murray Grubb Johnson Bittle Tanner Hille Stuart Gunner Vitter Beaumont Troutman Perry McMahon Dallas Josefson AR. R.A Sopeteon Welchence Thompson Brownlow Conley Schwind Daeft Moran

Shreveport Triumphs In Tenth Inning Over Houston

Shreveport defeats Houston in a 5 4 walk off style after a tenth inning rally. Diamond Kneaves Newnam and Bernsen produced two base hits as Harbin and Duffy held the late lead. Criss Duffy Sloan battled on the mound with 4 4 3 hits allowed and 11 Houston left on base.

Harbin I Tantege Criss Duffy Sloan Leverette Houston Shreveport Diamond Smith Kneaves Newnam Bernsen McCafferty Tex Jenkins Schrader Seteee Becker Seeenes Carroll Ewe 'Knaupp Pp Sloan xBernsen Powen

Gym Club Wins Junior Track Championship in New Orleans

The Young Men's Gymnasium Club of New Orleans won the junior track and field championship of the Southern Association Amateur Athletic Union scoring 49 points in the Friday event.

Gym Club New Orleans Young Men’s Gymnasium Club of Southern Association Amateur Athletic Union

Texas League Friday Results Highlight Narrow Waco Win

In Friday play in the Texas League Waco edged Galveston 2 1 while Beaumont beat Dallas 5 2 Fort Worth defeated San Antonio 6 4 and Shreveport won 6 4 over Houston Teams are set to play Saturday with Fort Worth at San Antonio Dallas at Beaumont Shreveport at Houston and Waco at Galveston

Waco Galveston Beaumont Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Houston Piyai Pet Waco Ft. Worth

Baseball scores and upcoming matchups in the American League

The day’s results show New York 2 Boston 6 and Boston 1 Philadelphia 5. Washington 2 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 4 St. Louis 2. Only three games on schedule with Detroit at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Washington, Boston at New York, Cleveland at Chicago.

New York Boston Washington Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Chicago

National League Friday Scores Report

National League results show Philadelphia beating Brooklyn 1 to 0 while New York routed Boston 12 to 1. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 4 to 0 and Pittsburgh edged St. Louis 6 to 5 with upcoming matchups Brooklyn at Philadelphia New York at Boston Pittsburgh at St Louis and Chicago at Cincinnati scheduled.

Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis

Southern League Scores and Weekend Schedule

Atlanta beat Chattanooga 5 to 2 Mobile defeated Memphis 2 to 1 Birmingham won 3 to 2 over Nashville Little Rock edged New Orleans 3 to 2 Macy Saturday features Atlanta at Chattanooga Birmingham at Nashville New Orleans at Little Rock and Mobile at Memphis all games cleared.

Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile Memphis Birmingham Nashville Little Rock New Orleans Macy Ms. Standing Ee Pet Birmingham Decua Eee Ee Mobile Sneer Saee

Pirates Return Home Sunday For Four Game Texas League Series

The Galveston Pirates, fierce contenders for the Texas League title, visit League Park for a four game set with the Nags starting Sunday. The series runs Sunday through Wednesday before road trips return later in June for two against Beaumont and a packed June slate. Fans expect action as the Pirates push for the league lead and Fort Worth battles remain in sight.

Galveston Pirates League Park Nags Galveston Beaumont Oilers Houston Waco Shreveport Fort Worth Dallas Fort Worth Panthers Paul Sentell

Bloom Beats Moran In Ten Round Brooklyn Bout

Phil Bloom of Brooklyn defeats Vic Moran of New Orleans in a ten round bout here on Friday. Bloom outpoints Moran with faster, cleaner blows. Bloom weighed 135 3 4 pounds, Moran 133. Cornell Leads Rivals In Intercollegiate Meet Qualifiers at Harvard Stadium Cornell leads with 18 in ten events Yale 15 Harvard 8 Stanford 7 California 7

New York Phil Bloom Brooklyn Vic Moran New Orleans Moran Bloom Cornell Cambridge Mass Intercollegiate Association Harvard Yale Leland Stanford California

Baseball scores and batter details from games in Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati and St Louis

Box scores show Brooklyn and Philadelphia 81 19 runs and 1 error. New York 12 Boston 1 with Tesreau Stroud and Dooin handling pitching. Cincinnati beat Chicago 9 1 with Hendrix Lavender Seaton Fischer and Toney Wingo notable. In St Louis Pittsburgh edged past 6 5 as Cooper Harmon Mamaux Wilson Smith Ames Sallee and Snyder contributed.

New York Boston R. OH Tesreau and Stroud Rariden Dooin Tyler Gowdy Trogressor Cincinnati Chicago Hendrix, Lavender Seaton Fischer Toney Wingo Pittsburgh St Louis St. Louis R. H. E. Pittsburg Cooper Harmon Mamaux Wilson Smith Ames Sallee Snyder

Wotell Replaces Baerwald on Bronchos

Mike Wotell returns to the Bronchos and will take Baerwald’s right field spot after Baerwald was released following a wavering batting performance. Wotell praised for hitting and defense, expressed confidence in reviving his play after Vancouver instructions. Fans hope his determination turns early-season promise into proven success.

Mike Wotell Vancouver Harrison J. Benson Wotell Baerwald Watell

Title holders to meet in senior S A A U championships

Nine Southern Amateur Athletic Union record holders and two southern inter collegiate champions lead sixty plus athletes at the senior S A A U championships in New Orleans. Tulane St Pauls Covington Southwestern Louisiana St Stanislaus and local clubs enter teams. Boy Scouts Troop 6 defeats Troop 5 16 to 11 in Prospect Hill game with strong hitting.

New Orleans Southern Amateur Athletic Union Dana Jenkins W. Burris Asa Wil Lewis D. Griffin F. Oakes D. Johnston E. H. Schroth Will Davis Ed Faust Harry Fitzpatrick Tom Dutton W. F. Ryan P. Cooper O. Landry Tulane University St. Pauls College Covington Southwestern Industrial Institute Lafayette St. Stanislaus College Bay St. Louis Mississippi Young Men's Gymnastic Club Catholic Athletic Club Boy Scouts Troop 6 Troop 5 Prospect Hill

Bronc Signs Mike Wotell to Replace Rudy Baerwald

Mike Wotell, the speedy out fielder, is signed to replace Rudy Baerwald. The move aims to boost the team’s outfield speed and improve overall performance.

Mike Wotell Rudy Baerwald Mike

Martin Wright to Meet Traction at Electric Park Sunday

The Martin Wright baseball team will play the Traction Company team Sunday morning at Electric Park at 9 30. Both squads are asked to report early.

Martin Wright Traction Company Electric Park

Baseball scores from Memphis Chattanooga and Little Rock

At Memphis Cavet Schmidt and Keer Ruel defeated by Memphis 2 to 1. At Chattanooga Atlanta Day Perkins Johnson Kitchens won 5 to 2. At Little Rock New Orleans Dillinger DeBerry Couchman Gibson lost 5 to 1 to Little Rock.

Mobile Memphis R. H. E. Mobile Cavet Schmidt Keer and Ruel Atlanta Chattanooga Day Perkins Johnson and Kitchens Little Rock New Orleans Dillinger DeBerry Couchman Gibson

New York Hosts Seagulls in Low Scoring Opening Game

In New York the Giants beat Boston 16 to 5 after a big first inning, with Leonard, Carrigan, Thomas, Fisher, and Nana contributing to the offense. Boston replies with a 5 to 2 defeat as Gregg Mays Agnew Russell Markle and Walters held by New York pitchers. In Washington Philadelphia loses 5 to 2 as Meyers Schang and Dumont Henry deliver the runs, while Washington tallyes two.

R. H. E. Hgolbe New York Leonard Carrigan Thomas Fisher Nanamaker Boston R. H. E. Boston Gregg, Mays and Agnew Russell Markle Walters

Cleveland Battle Leaves Low-Scoring Loss to State

St. Louis defeats Cleveland 52 to 4 in a road game. Final line shows St. Louis pitching held Cleveland to one run in the 7th inning and a total of 4 hits. Batteries were Davenport Groom Hartley for St. Louis and Klepfer ONeill for Cleveland.

Cleveland State R. H. E. St. Louis Davenport Groom Hartley Klepfer O'Neill

Birmingham Wins 3-2 Over Maderate in Nashville Shootout

In Nashville, Birmingham defeats Maderate 3 to 2 after a tight late rally. Batteries credited to Black and Houser for Birmingham while Wells and Street handled the Nashville pitching.

Birmingham Maderate Nashville Black and Houser Wells and Street

Ten Drivers Qualify For 300 Mile Indy Race

In Indianapolis on May 27 ten drivers qualified their cars for the 300 mile race to be run at the speedway May 30. Trials continued Saturday. John Aitken averaged 95.95 mph with Resta and Oldfield exceeding 94 mph.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway John Aitken Resta Oldfield

Baseball scores from recent American Association games

In Minneapolis the Kansas City team won 7 to 1. At St Paul Milwaukee fell 6 to 2. At Indianapolis Toledo triumphed 2 to 1. At Louisville Columbus edged 3 to 2.

American Association Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Columbus

Fraternal Brotherhood to Meet St. Anthony on Sunday

The Fraternal Brotherhood baseball team will play St. Anthony College Sunday afternoon at 3 on the college diamond. Players are asked to be on time and avoid delays.

St. Anthony Fraternal Brotherhood St. Anthony College

Smiths to Seguin Baseball Game

The Smith Studio baseball team will play Seguin on Sunday in Seguin. All players must be at the SS. P. depot at 11 o clock Sunday morning.

Smiths Seguin Smith Studio

Davis Again Stops White In Fort Worth Bout

Sailor Davis of San Antonio scored his second knockout over Jack White of Chicago in a scheduled fifteen round bout in Fort Worth. Davis floored White three times before delivering a decisive second round KO.

Davis White Fort Worth Tex San Antonio Jack White Chicago San Antonian White

Bishop Visit Stirs Quiet Household

A Philadelphia Star item describes a mother instructing children to behave when a bishop visits. Four year old Mary asks if they may christen the new kittens, highlighting childlike innocence and the household’s careful demeanor during a dignitary’s arrival.

Ishop Mary Cristen Philadelphia Star

Richards Denies Sailor Death By Own Action

C R Richards brother of Lt Clarence A Richards of the destroyer Fanning denies reports that his brother killed himself at Sag Harbor Long Island. He notes the officer was 34 happily married with a one year old child and recently achieved his career goals. The item includes a Cleveland Leader quote and a New York inventor patent mention for toothed spades and shovels.

Tulsa Okla C. R. Richards Clarence A. Richards United States Fanning Sag Harbor L. I

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