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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

8

Gassers Win Close Battle With Bronchos 4 3 at League Park

Shreveport Gassers edged the Bronchos 4 to 3 in a tense game at League Park. The decisive run came in the fifth without a hit via a double steal aborted through Carroll scoring after quick baserunning sequence. Bronchos stranded base runners and lacked sacrifice hitting in seven innings, while Perry and Baggan woodwork and Nye nabbed sharp outs in key moments.

Shreveport Gassers League Park Sid Smithers Shreveport Nixon Dunckel Carroll Tullos Johnston Johnny Baggan Perry Nye Baggan Layden Booe Smith Burke Francis Cain Rook Bobe Gleason Tierney Sicking Terry O'Leary R.H. O E. Nixon Betts Flynn San Antonio Ceacareete Francis Beout Gleason Rook Prana Giénani Steen Dureckel Yden Barfoot Bas Balla Gleagon Gilerson Hoetlanden Sentell Hayes

World's Hour Record Claimed At Detroit Memorial Day Races

Detroit May 31 David Koetzela of Detroit set a new world hour record for a one mile dirt track racing 63 1 2 miles at Memorial Day events. He surpassed Louis Lecocq who held 62 miles. The day featured San Antonio and Shreveport lineups with Raul Leary and Barfoot among key players as pitching and fielding shaped the contests.

Detroit David Koetzela Louis Lecocq

Standing of the Clubs Texas League

Results on Wednesday show Shreveport defeating San Antonio 4 to 3. Schedule for Thursday lists Shreveport at San Antonio, Dallas at Waco, and Fort Worth at Houston.

Shreveport San Antonio Dallas Waco Fort Worth Houston

Baseball scores and upcoming Philadelphia at Pittsburg

Scores reported include New York 3 Philadelphia 2 Boston 4 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 0 Chicago 6 Pittsburg 5 Cincinnati 8 St Louis 4 Philadelphia is set to face Pittsburg next with no other games scheduled.

New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis

Baseball standings amid American League early season chaos

The league table shows Boston leading with a strong win total and high winning percentage. Chicago and New York trail, while Cleveland and St. Louis hover around .600, with Philadelphia and Washington near the bottom as the standings tighten.

Fort Worth Panthers Even Series With Houston Win

Fort Worth evened the series at 1-1 by prevailing in a slugfest against Houston. Martina and Applegate were kept busy as pitchers Dilinger and teammates held the line late, with key stops and runs scored throughout.

Baseball Scoreboard Summary From Day’s Games

Boston defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 while Washington beat Detroit 3 to 2. New York led Philadelphia 6 to 0 at one point and finished 6-2 to 0-0. St Louis and Chicago had games postponed due to rain. Cleveland hosts Boston and Detroit visits New York.

Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago

Dallas Tops Waco in High-Scoring Baseball Tilt

Dallas defeated Waco 16 to 5 as Karr and Sims struggled for the mound. Dallas collected four home runs and three doubles led by Schleibner and Vann with multiple hits and two base swipes.

Waco Tex Karr Sims Dallas Cook Callahan Mattick Palmer Siatdavrvas'e Sansa Bchleibner Eccosee Ganley A.B. B.S Ciseressreseese I Dalam ummaAry Schleibner Conley Vann Leslie Litcchi Acelle Miller James Byoeass Carr Vitter Kate

Asylum Team Tops Nine teenth Headquarters Band in 12-4 Win

The Asylum defeated the Nine teenth Headquarters Band 12 to 4 on Wednesday afternoon. Strong base running by English and heavy hitting by Sanlin and English powered the victory while Pace racked up 18 strikeouts and allowed four hits. Batteries listed Pace Kirchner Rowlings Lacey Ivey Fernandez.

Asylum English Sanlin R. H. E. Abvom Seas Seascis Sagas Pace Kirchner Rowlings Lacey Ivey Fernandez

Ball Player Killed in Game Near Allentown

Allentown report says Robert Wagner, second baseman for a semi professional team, was killed near Danielville when struck on the temple by a pitched ball during a game on Wednesday May 31.

Allentown Robert Wagner Danielville Here

Chevrolet Wins 250 Mile International Sweepstakes at Sharonville

Louis Chevrolet won the 250 mile international sweepstakes at Sharonville speedway in Cincinnati Ohio with an average speed just over 102 mph. Ira Vail finished a few seconds behind in second as Gaston Chevrolet faded to third after pit trouble. Ralph De Palma Earl Cooper Tom Milton and others followed in a long field with few accidents.

Cincinnati Ohio Louis Chevrolet Sharonville Speedway Ira Vail Gaston Chevrolet Ralph de Palma de Palma Earl Cooper Tom Milton Otto Henning Eddie Hearne Barney Oldfield Ralph Mulford A. H. Patterson Joe Thomas

Headquarters Team Wins Over Nineteenth Infantry

The Headquarters team of Fort Sam Houston defeated the Nineteenth Infantry 4 to 2 in a Staff Post diamond game. Toland pitched three hits for the infantry, Caporal allowed nine, while Brooks and Heil drove several Headquarters blows. Ring Louis Witt at Travis 5753 between 12 and 1 o'clock to arrange a Sunday game.

Fort Sam Houston Toland Caporal Brooks Heil Ahrens & Otts Louis Witt Travis R. H. E. Pets Loland Fannin Leipart

Bicycles On Easy Payments At Portage Tire Co

Portage Tire Co advertises bicycles priced at ten dollars and up with easy payment terms. The notice is placed in the Alamo area listing 2018 as the attribute.

Portage Tire Co Alamo

Giants Gain Lead With 7-4 Win In Business Boys League

At the Y M C A Giants defeat the Red Sox 7 to 4 to extend their lead in the Business Boys League. Boldt had four hits including a two bagger and three singles driving in four runs while Barr started and Boldt finished on the mound. Red Sox captain Reimschissel collected three hits and drove in two runs with seven strikeouts credited to him.

Giants Red Sox Boldt Barr Reimschissel

Giants Lineup Details with Boldt and Barr

The record lists the Giants lineup featuring Boldt as catcher and Barr as pitcher catcher. Also shown are Strum at first base DeVot at third Lexaure at shortstop Red Green catching Reimschissel pitching Carlton at first base and Boyd and McCloskey in the infield as described in the fragment.

Boldt Barr Giants Strum DeVot Lexaure Reimschissel Pitter Carlton Boyd McCloskey

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