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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

8

Berg loses to Romanoff after rib injury at Beethoven Hall

In a wrestling match at Beethoven Hall John Berg forfeits after sustaining a broken rib cartilage and is awarded the victory to Romanoff following medical clearance. The bout ends 12 minutes in a closely contested session with Berg unable to continue. Earlier, Boston Kid defeats Boston Kid White in the preliminary.

John Berg Constantine Romanoff Beethoven Hall Berg Romanoff Roman Romy Kriomanoff Romenoff

Pirates wallop Buffs mercilessly in Houston defeat

Houston Club lost 11 to 1 as Galveston outhit the locals and outplayed them on home turf. Malloy walked many batters after taking Ware’s mound, Whiteman and Madden provided key hits including a fluke homer, while Edmiston left after being hit by a pitch.

Houston Tex Andy Ware Galveston Malloy Ware Whiteman Madden Edmiston Davis Ee AB Ss O. A Fulman Newnan Ovens Ann Britton McDonald Knaupp Allen E. Galveston Maag S . H. Williams Hopkins Rescher Frierson Powers Harbin P . Madden Perrsreri Ionin Houston Ceasers Enenee Friereon H. Williams Williams Massey Malley McKee

Klaus and Dillon Clash Tonight in Indianapolis

Frank Klaus of Pittsburg and Jack Dillon of Indianapolis meet in a ten round middleweight bout in Indianapolis. Klaus won a recent 20 round decision over Dillon in San Francisco. Both weigh in at 160 pounds and expect a close, hard training matchup.

Klaus Dillon Indianapolis, Inc Frank Klaus Pittsburg Jack Dillon Indianapolis San Francisco

Tigers Beat Browns in St Louis Series Finale

Detroit won yesterday 6 to 3 to clinch four of six games in the series with St. Louis Americans. Baumgardner started wild for St Louis and Hall scattered seven hits. Final score shows Detroit scoring at key moments while St Louis managed scattered counters. Batteries: Hall Stanage for Detroit and Baumgardner Hamilton Agnew for St Louis.

ST. Louis Detroit St. Louis Americans Baumgardner Hall Rh. H. E Hall and Stanage Hamilton and Agnew

Texas League Yesterday's Results Prominent Scores

San Antonio beat Beaumont 2 to 0. Galveston defeated Houston 11 to 1. Dallas won 3 to 0 at Austin. Waco 2 Fort Worth 1. Today venues list San Antonio in Beaumont Galveston in Houston Dallas in Austin Fort Worth in Waco.

San Antonio Beaumont Galveston Houston Dallas Austin Waco Fort Worth Clu Plyd P.C. Dallas Waco Seere Bal

Baseball Schedule From The American League

Detroit visits Chicago, St. Louis goes to Cleveland, New York plays Philadelphia, Boston meets Washington in today’s American League slate.

Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland New York Philadelphia Boston Washington Psych P.C. Philadelphia Neveland St. Lowie Soc Seserseens Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati

National League Daily Results and New York Horse Racing Revival

Yesterday’s National League games featured Chicago 8 over St. Louis 7 in 17 innings and Cincinnati 3 over Pittsburgh 1. Other scores were scattered with rain and postponements. college and minor leagues reported several cancellations and rescheduled games. New York state race tracks plan an 18 day Belmont Park meet tomorrow under strict anti bookmakers enforcement, with personal bets allowed only among individuals. The metropolitan handicap is the day’s feature.

Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston New York State Hughes Belmont Park Long Island Westchester Racing Association

English Ball to Be Used in Davis Cup Matches

New York May 29 English ball to be used in the Davis cup matches next week as a concession to Australian players. It is the first time an English ball appears in international matches on American soil. Americans agreed to try it to match the ball expected in England and to become familiar with the faster foreign ball.

New York England

Keio University Defeats Leland Stanford in Opening Series

Tokio reports Keio University baseball defeats Leland Stanford 5 to 2 in 12 innings. Japanese students carried stars and stripes and cheered the California players during the game.

Leland U. Tokio Keio University Leland Stanford University California

Cross Beats Maloney In Ten Round Boxing Bout

Leach Cross of New York outpointed Ted dy Maloney of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout in New York.

Cross Maloney New York Leach Cross Teddy Maloney Philadelphia

Waco Tops Fort Worth In Tight Small-Club Game

Waco defeated Fort Worth 2 to 1 in a well played pitcher duel. Ogle allowed no errors for Waco while Veasey held Fort Worth to few hits until a fourth inning rally. Dagey doubled and McMahon followed with a two baseman as McLaurin scored on McMahon’s single. Veasey kept Fort Worth scoreless after the fourth.

Waco Tex Fort Worth Ogle Veasey Dagey McMahon McLaurin McAvoy Salms E. Dugey Eureee McMahon Toe McLaurin Dees Crichlow Tanner Wohlleben Rennard Howard Salm Akin Kneaves

Buffaloes Lose Argument Over Golf Shot Feat

Houston ball players argued about distance after Kenneth Todd, a local sport writer, drove three golf balls over the roof of the grandstand from in front of the club house. The balls traveled 200 yards plus with a driver. Dode Criss called the feat impossible, but Todd demonstrated it as ordinary.

Houston Tex Kenneth Todd Dode Criss Todd Iever

Cubs Beat Cards In Long Major League Tie

In Chicago May 29 the Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 7 in 17 innings. A bases loaded walk with two out in the 17th cost St Louis the game after Mitchell misplayed a fly in the ninth. Pitchers Harmon and Cheney starred for Chicago and Griner, Harmon, and McLean worked for St Louis.

Chicago St. Louis Mitchell McLean Harmon Griner Cheney Pierce Lavender Archer

Lawyer Wins Damages in Kansas City Baseball Injury Case

Charles Edling an attorney was awarded 3500 damages against the local American Association baseball management for injuries from a foul ball that struck him in the grandstand while watching a game in Kansas City Missouri last year.

Kansas City Charles Edling American Association Baseball Management

L A High Defeats Austin In Baseball Tilt

Austin High lost to San Antonio High 8 to 3 in a May game. Quillian pitched for Austin with Smith catching, while Pahlman led the visitors with power and Hell sparked San Antonio’s defense. Drisch, Austin’s coach, eyed adding the two San Antonio players, but the visitors stood firm.

L. A Austin Quillian San Antonio High Pahlman Hell Drisch San Antonio S. A. High Austin High Quillian and Smith Collins and Hart

Cleveland Takes Pair From Chicago In Doubleheader

Cleveland wins both games 2 to 1 and 5 to 3 in a twin bill at Cleveland. First contest ends by the second inning with Cleveland scoring twice while Chicago adds a lone run. Kahler and ONeil paired with Cicotte and Schalk for Chicago. Gregg and Carisch with Walsh and Schalk for Cleveland.

Cleveland Chicago R.H. E. Cleveland Kahler O'Neil Cicotte Schalk R. H Gregg Carisch Walsh White

Cincinnati Tops Pirates 3 1 on Briliant Fielding Play

Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg 3 to 1 as Suggs held the Pirates to limited hits. Hyatt doubled and Byrne added a sacrifice fly in the seventh to prevent a shutout. Hans Wagner was benched in the ninth for protesting a decision. Batteries SuggsClark HendrixSimon.

Pittsburg Suggs Cincinnati Hyatt Byrne Hans Wagner Clark Hendrix Simon

Swimming lessons at Y M C A attract schoolboy interest

The Y M C A swimming campaign drew 82 boys yesterday with 200 applications already on file. School board cooperation boosts participation as 20 youngsters learn in the pool at once and the Y M C A urges more boys to take up swimming.

Sprinters Lead Penn Track Team to Intercollegiates

Twenty two University of Pennsylvania sprinters depart for Cambridge to compete in the intercollegiate championships. Mike Murphy cannot go due to medical advice. Thomas Haydock leads in his absence. Donald Lippincott Patterson and Marshall post strong 100 meter times, with Mercer also racing in the 220.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Cambridge Mike Murphy Thomas Haydock Murphy Donald Lippincott Patterson Marshall Mercer

Yanks Cinch Unenviable Record

The rain over the past two days prevented two double-headers with Boston and left the New York Americans with a record unmatched in major league history by going into June without a home win. The club moved to Philadelphia as Pekinbaugh, new shortstop, was expected to debut for Frank Chance's men to shore up the infield.

Yanks New York Boston New York Americans New Yorkers Philadelphia Pekinbaugh Frank Chance

Polish Wrestler Zbyszko Collapses in Madison Square Bout

Stanislaus Zbyszko the Polish wrestler collapsed from weakness 16 minutes 21 seconds into his bout with George Lurich of Russia at Madison Square Garden. He wore bandages over a head wound from a Montreal match and the wound showed at the temple after opening minutes of wrestling. Valkk Zbyszko defeated Paul Samson of Germany with a body hold in 34 minutes. A baseball team seeks a Sunday morning game and contact details are listed.

Collapars New York Stanislaus Zbyszko George Lurich Russia Madison Square Garden Pole Constant Lemarin Montreal Valkk Zbyszko Paul Samson Germany

Bronghos Wallop Oilers In Good Style

In Beaumont Texas on May 29 Ray Morton led the visitors to a 7 2 win over the Bronchos as Seitz starred with three hits. Martina struggled giving eleven hits and eight walks. The ninth inning saw Seitz score on a wild pitch after Morton and Collins sparked late offense, sealing the victory for the visitors.

Shaw Morton Lemon Seitz Collins Martina Smith Casey Beaumont AB. R. H A. E Dobard Wallace Ty Casey Senna Williams Etone Wheeler Betts Ef Tenner Stinson Kibler Frantz Schwind Etenewee Sehan Teres Tnonings San Antonio Cobard Williams Howell

American golfer Schmidt loses in world amateur sixth round

W Heinrich Schmidt of Worcester Massachusetts is defeated by H H Hilton of Royal Liverpool at the nineteenth hole in the sixth round of the world amateur golf championship at St Andrews Scotland. The 23 year old student who learned golf as a caddy had reached the final eight and the match remained tied till the eighteenth hole before Hilton won the extra hole to end Schmidt’s run.

United States British Isles Jerome PD. Travers Hilton Liverpool ST. Andrew’s Scotland W. Heinrich Schmidt Worcester Mass H. H. Hilton Royal Liverpool Golf Club Schmidt

Semi finals set in Southern women's golf tourney

In Memphis Tennessee four Tennessee players remain in contention for the Southern championship after match play. Mrs E W Daley Nashville Miss Anne Watkins Chattanooga Mrs F G Jones and Mrs H Phillips Memphis advance to semis with Jones to face Watkins and Daley to play Phillips.

Memphis Tenn Tennessee E. W. Daley Nashville Anne Watkins Chattanooga F. G. Jones H. Phillips Southern Golf Association Jones Miss Watkins

Dallas blanks Leidy's Senators in opener

Dallas defeated Austin 3 to 0 as McCuller allowed no runs and Ba der pitched well. Netzel starred with a triple and a walk, while Cook made a key one hand catch and Kellerman, Leidy and others contributed in the Dallas win noted by sharp fielding errors and decisive scoring in the fourth inning.

Austin Tex Bader Dallas McCuller Bobo Metzel Cook Netzel Duncan Ff Chovciccsaece Ee Wilpon Iccscicecsess Marshall Tocais Oe Wilson Roche Boone Hill Kellerman Leidy MecCuller Storch Balk Mullaney

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