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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1916

Page

7

Jones Keeps Early Lead At National Amateur Golf Tourney

In Philadelphia at Merion, Robert T. Jones Jr. of Atlanta remains a standout as he trails Robert Gardner by one hole after the morning round. Jesse Guilford leads Gardner White 2 up while Chick Evans and others pace the field with solid scores and paired rounds planned.

Philadelphia Robert T. Jones Jr Atlanta Merion Cricket Club Robert A. Gardner Jones Jesse Guilford Boston Garder White Flushing Guiford Esamein Johnnderson Evans Anderson R. T. Jones Chicago Ardner White New York Charles Evans Jr John G. Anderson D. €. Corkran Baltimore C. B. Buxton Robert Gardner R. Tones Bosa Gardiner White G. Anderson Arles Evans Jr D. C. Ikran C. B. Buxn R.T. Jones Jr N. W. Dyer Pennsylvania Young Jones Okes Sterday Hanly Fownes Oswald Kirkby New Jersey White Kirkby Max Marston Marston Chick” Evans W. P. Smith Pine Valley Massachusetts G. A. Ormiston Pittsburg Perry Adair D. C. Corkran Gardiner Small Smith

Us Boys Skinny Knew Something Was Going to Happen

A brief 1916 item notes a well known saying about events to come. The piece hints at forecast or foreshadowing among youth, reflecting contemporary views on intuition and foresight in news items.

Skinny

Sunday 60 Cents Sutherland Springs Train Ad

Advertisement notes 60 cents fare for Sunday service on Southern Pacific Lines with an 8 15 a m departure from Sutherland Springs.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific Lines

Baseball Scores and a Sherman Trust Suit

Summary of several American League and National League results with Detroit and Chicago victories. Followed by a Sherman law suit in San Francisco alleging the Pacific Coast League acts as a baseball trust and blocks players outside it from earning a living. Esther Jacobs seeks $31,500 three times her loan to a defunct Sacramento club.

Baseball Trust San Francisco Cal United States District Court Esther Jacobs Sacramento Club Salt Lake

Fight fan dies after bleacher collapse at Welsh-White bout

Albert A. Nostrum of Colorado City died from injuries after a bleacher collapse at a Welsh-White boxing match in Colorado Springs. Several others remained injured but were expected to recover, according to local hospitals.

Colorado Springs Colo Albert A. Nostrum Colorado City

Phillies Lead NL Pennant Race After Rain Delay

Rain yesterday gave Philadelphia a one point edge in the National League pennant race as Moran's team rested. Brooklyn split a doubleheader with New York to fall to second, while Boston still tops the American League chase ahead of Detroit and Chicago in the nod for third. Yankees idle but back in first division as St. Louis drops to fifth.

Chicago Philadelphia Moran Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Athletics Detroit St.Louis Cleveland New York Yankees St. Louis

Pittsburg Beats St Louis 3 2 in Opening NL Game

In the first game of a National League doubleheader Pittsburg defeats St Louis 3 to 2. Steele and Gonzales lead the Cards with 10 hits, while Ames Setz Williams and Fischer steer the Pirates to a 6 to 3 win in the second contest. New York overwhelms Brooklyn 6 to 1 with Cheney Miller Benton and McCarty securing the victory.

Pittsburg St. Louis R. H. E. St. Louis Steele Gonzales Jacobs Schmidt Ames, Setz Williams Brotten Harmon Fischer New York Brooklyn R. H. E. Brooklyn Cheney Miller Benton McCarty

Brooklyn Defeats New York in Second Game

Brooklyn edges New York 2 to 1 in the second game. Marquard and Myers pitched for Brooklyn with Benton and Rariden behind the plate. New York managed a single run in the third and failed to rally late. At Boston rain postponed Philadelphia Boston game.

Brooklyn New York R. H. E. Brooklyn Marquard and Myers Benton and Rariden Boston Philadelphia

Miss Minneapolis Wins Lake George Cup At Detroit Speed Show

The Lake George Cup one mile power boat championship was won by Miss Minneapolis from the Minneapolis Power Boat Association. Miss Detroit was the sole other starter before Peter Pan VII and Hawkeye withdrew after mishaps. Minneapolis posted 53.11 knots average over six trials, with a 1:04.6 fastest mile. Detroit averaged 46.45 knots.

Detroit Mich North America Minneapolis Minneapolis Power Boat Association Peter Pan VII Columbia Yacht Club New York Hawkeye Lake George Club

Geers Drives Winner at Hartford in Two Minute Pace

Ed F. Geers piloted Napoleon Direct to victory over Roan Hal and Single G in the two minute pace at Hartford. He captured three heats in slow time with the fastest heat finishing in 2:04 1-4. The second heat saw the last half in 59 1-4 and the last quarter in 28 1-2.

Hartford Conn Ed F Pop) Geers Napoleon Direct Roan Hal

Club Standings and Wednesday Results

New York and Washington had rain. Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 while Detroit beat St. Louis 4 to 3. Upcoming games include St. Louis at Detroit and Cleveland at Chicago with New York at Washington and Boston at Philadelphia.

New York-Washington Boston Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland New York Washington

Philadelphia Boston Iain Pittsburg St Louis New York Brooklyn Scoreline

The fragment lists results or scores for teams including Philadelphia, Boston, Pittsburg, St Louis, New York, and Brooklyn with figures 3-6, 2-3, 6-1, 1-2 respectively, likely indicating a sequence of game results or standings.

Philadelphia Boston Iain Pittsburg St. Louis New York Brooklyn

Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Chicago at Pittsburg

Three NBA schedule pairings list Brooklyn versus New York Philadelphia facing Boston and Chicago meeting Pittsburg as upcoming league matchups.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Pittsburg

Court Martial for Arkansas National Guard Lieutenant Rigdon

Captain N M Carthell reports General Funston requested notice that Lieutenant J B Rigdon will be tried by court martial. Prosecuting Attorney Dunaway issues a bigamy warrant after Rigdon twice left Deming New Mexico and returned to Little Rock without leave. The recent marriage alleged as second occurred at Fort Roots on government property.

Little Rock Ark Sept. L N. M. Carthell Funston J. B. Rigdon Arkansas National Guard Dunaway Rigdon Deming N. M Cartmell Fort Roots

Explosion Kills 5 at Hanyang Powder Works

Major General Shen chief of the Hanyang Powder Works and four assistants were killed when a mysterious explosive device detonated inside the plant. A box sent to General Wang at Wuchang triggered the fatal blast after examination by the powder works staff. The director's office was razed and occupants torn to pieces.

Associated Press Hankow China Shen Hanyang Powder Works Wang Wuchang

Mexico Increases Taxes Across Real Estate Sector

A Nuevo Laredo decree dated September 1 imposes massive tax hikes to take effect September 10. Realty taxes rise to 12 times, school tax up 600 percent, and an extra 720 percent for a sinking fund, totaling about 2520 percent. The plan aims to raise two billion pesos in five years for the republic. Carranza currency is used, valued at ten cents gold per peso, bought for as low as three and a half cents. Some merchants call the decree confiscatory.

Carranza Nuevo Laredo

Officer Stabbed at San Benito During Troop Inspection

Captain Ralph B. Lister quartermaster corps was stabbed on the left jaw while inspecting Louisiana troops at San Benito. Sergeant William Kelly was stabbed in the neck while intervening. Both injuries are not serious. the cook who attacked them is held for trial.

Ralph B. Lister Quartermaster Corps First Louisiana Infantry Southern Department Lister San Benito Louisiana William Kelly Louisiana Guard

Memphis at Little Rock Southern League score report

Memphis scored 2 runs at Little Rock as Little Rock posted 24 runs. Mono ree and Ruel pitched while Holmquist and Chapman combined for red. Birmingham and Atlanta did not play due to Atlanta’s failure to arrive. Other games were not scheduled.

Little Rock Monroe Ruel Holmquist Chapman Birmingham-Atlanta Atlanta

Motorcycle Officers Found Dead In Pursuit Crash

CHICAGO Sept 7 Edward W Patterson a motorcycle policeman and William H Hartley riding a companion motorcycle were found crushed to death under wreckage of their machines early today Police believe they collided while pursuing automobile speeders.

Chicago Ill Edward W. Patterson William H. Hartley

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