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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1916

Page

7

Ahrens and Otts and XXX Pearls Win 3–2 In Double Bill

In a Potchenrick diamond twin bill Sunday, Ahrens & Otts edged Potchernicks 3–2 as Leroy Hicks and Al Manny matched twirling for seven innings. The XXX Pearls then beat Knights of Columbus 3–2 with Degasperi and Meccarty trading blocked hits and tight pitching. Ollie Anderson umpired both games.

Potchernick Diamond Ahrens & Otts XXX Pearls Ollie Anderson Leroy Hicks al Manny Potchernick Hicks Sporting Goods Manny Potchernicks Altman Earl Burke Plumbing” Brigade Gilbert Blalock Heil Ahrens Tribe Huntress Pearls Flaherty Wolf O'Shaughnessy Strauss Knights Ahrens & Ott R. H. O. A. Vance Wewan Ceeds Chee J Burke Bias Polk Hicka H.O Knox Bertetti Steen Enews Altman O'Banion Dulling Veters Ee Gaubatz Blalock Omenies Gray Hell Hickey Meany Anderson Perend Steete Carcia Trauss Collins Hynes Fried Shonstneesy Burnett Degasperi McCarty Vegasperi Garcia

Dundee and Hammer Set for Fifteen Round Lightweight Fight

Johnny Dundee and Ever Hammer completed light workouts and rested in Kansas City for their fifteen round lightweight battle. The bout is viewed as an elimination contest with the winner likely to challenge Freddy Welsh. Andre Anderson and Jack Hempel are scheduled for a ten round heavyweight semi windup.

Kansas City Johnny Dundee Ever Hammer Freddy Welsh Andre Anderson Jack Hempel

Summary of MLB Averages by City and Scores

The report lists scores by city matchups. Indianapolis leads 1-2, Minneapolis 2-0 at Toledo, Kansas City tied 1-1, Columbus 7-5 over Milwaukee, Louisville 5-4 facing St. Paul 2-1.

Toledo Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul

Standing of the Clubs Sunday Results

In Pittsburgh and Chicago both tied 7 7 with Cincinnati 7 St Louis 2 no other games played. Games scheduled for Monday Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York.

Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Oston New York Aa Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit

Sports standings fragment from league games

Reported scores show St Louis beating Chicago 5 2 and Cleveland defeating Detroit 8 2 with locations noted as St Louis in Chicago and Cleveland in Washington plus stray mentions of New York in Philadelphia.

National League Baseball Scores From Chicago and Cincinnati

In Chicago Pittsburg edged Chicago 8 to 7 with late runs as Miller Grimes Mamaux and Schmidt Packard Pren dergast Archer handled pitching. In Cincinnati Cincinnati defeated St Louis 7 to 5 behind Moseley Kuhn and Steele with strong hitting and solid defense.

Pittsburg Chicago R. H. E. Pittsburg Miller Grimes Mamaux Schmidt Packard Prendergast Archer Cincinnati St. Louis R. H. E. Cincinnati Moseley and Kuhn Steele, Lotz, Gonzales and Brottom

Droemer's top Wells-Fargo 7 0 on Beach diamond

Droemer's baseball team shut out Wells-Fargo 7 to 0 on Sunday. Pitcher Dixon allowed one hit and struck out eight, with Lungren and Mergel backing Lungren and Mergel behind the plate.

Droemers Wells-Fargo Droemer Dixon R. H. E. Wells-Fargo Lungren Mergel Noel

Sutherland Springs Sunday Train Time Ad

60 cents Sutherland Springs every Sunday 8 15 a m Southern Pacific Lines Adv.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific Lines

Visitors Will Play At Tri-State Tennis Meet

Many out of town tennis stars arrived in Cincinnati and will play today at the annual tri state tennis tournament which opened Saturday. Margaret Davis of St Paul Northwestern champion will also arrive and probably play today. The first round of the ladies singles is expected to be finished late this afternoon.

Cincinnati Margaret Davis St. Paul

Leaders Stagger Week in National League Pennant Race

New York Sept 11 Leaders in the National League pennant race shifted through a week of play. Brooklyn clung to first with Philadelphia and Boston close. Philadelphia swept Brooklyn in a series and rose to the front briefly before Brooklyn regained lead as Daubert’s injury looms. In the American League Boston held first, Detroit and Chicago closer, with inter sectional clashes deciding the outcome. Louisville led the American Association.

New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Superbas Phillies Braves Giants Daubert Evers Detroit Chicago Tigers White Sox St. Louis Cleveland New York Brace Red Sox Louisville

Tigers Fall to Austin Delaware Punch Nine in Texas

The Tigers were defeated 9 to 3 in Austin as Ludwig struggled on the mound before Hass relieved him. Moore and Ralk led the Delaware Punch with home runs while Ferguson collected two doubles and two singles for the Tigers in a game played before about fifty spectators.

New Braunfels Tex Tigers Austin Austin Delaware Ludwig Hass Moore Delawares Ralk Ferguson Delaware

Giants Beat Yankees in Charity Exhibition in New York

In an exhibition for charity on Sunday in New York the Nationals defeated the Americans 4 to 2. Benny Kauff homered for the Nationals and Russell fanned nine for the Americans as both teams turned in strong defensive plays.

New York New York Nationals New York Americans Benny Kauff Nationals Russell R. H.E Walters Schupp Anderson Rariden

Harness Races Open Grand Circuit at Syracuse Track

Ideal weather marks the opening of the Grand Circuit at the state fair track in Syracuse N Y. Five events headline the card including the Messina Springs for three year olds the Karnival stake for the 211 pacers the 218 trot class and the Sac Buster free for all pace plus the Devereux 3215 trotting class.

Syracuse N. Y State Fair Track Messina Springs Devereux

Fast Polo Exhibition At Fort Sam Houston Field

Five high class polo teams staged on Fort Sam Houston field on Sunday afternoon entertained a large crowd. Cavalry defeated civilians four to five with Meadows boys defense strong in the last period. The artillery edged the cavalry 1 to 0 in one period while civilians lost one period to artillery. Notable players include Captain Jones, Bill Meadows, and Captain Vannatta.

Fort Sam Houston Jones Medical Corps Cavalry Meadows Boys Jack Lapham Vannatta Koch Adams Reynolds Bill Meadows Davies Gus Meadows Greeley Dawley Ner Peyton

Cuero High School Eyes Fifth Title As Football Season Opens

Cuero Texas September 11 Cuero High Schol aims to keep its South Texas flag atop the masthead with a strong new squad. Alumni and local lads spread to Sewanee Rice Institute and A and M College, with Danny McMurray and I N Carter among those expected to boost Cuero’s fortunes.

Cuero Tex Cuero High A. & M. College State University South Texas Danny Rice Institute Houston I. N. Carter

Lone Star Rifle Club awards new September trophies

Secretary E Berg of the Alamo Rifle Club reports weekly shoots at 408 Military Plaza each Thursday night. A gold button will go to September's top scorer and a silver button to the second. Caldwell led with 83, Barbera 80, Rossi Jr. 76, with others scoring as listed. The club approved purchasing several new 22 caliber rifles from the National Rifle Association model and admitted new members.

E. Berg Alamo Rifle Club Military Plaza Caldwell C. Barbera C. F. Rossi Jr J. J. Metzon M. A. Friedrich

Zavala Frio Eagle Pass back new railway line

Three Texas counties Zavala Frio and Eagle Pass plan a 85 mile railroad from Eagle Pass to Pearsall with about 300000 in county bonuses. Committees weigh two offers and business leaders expect relief from past railroad shortages as engineers outline the project.

Eagle Pass Tex Zavala Frio Pearsall International & Great Northern

Rail line survey hints at easier Eagle Pass to Pearsall route

Survey notes indicate railroad construction between Eagle Pass and Pearsall will be simplified. The terrain is nearly level with few grades and only minor bridging required along the entire proposed route.

Eagle Pass Pearsall

Armadillo Goods Booming for Texas Militia Members

Dahrooge Curio Company of San Antonio contracts armadillos from Kerrville and other Texas points to supply about 500 weekly. Shells and hides are used for baskets trays and vases. Thousands of armadillo baskets have been sold to militia regiments in San Antonio as souvenirs. Soldiers prize the armadillo and ship them home in large numbers. Demand has made San Antonio curio stores struggle to obtain more armadillos. Armor is varnished and lined with silk for popular baskets and vases.

Dahrooge Curio Company San Antonio Kerrville Ingram Center Point Texas A. F. Dahrooge

Evers Urged Back by Boston Nationals

The Boston Nationals in a slide and pennant risk have sent for captain Johnny Evers. His absence at second base hurt team morale as he recovers from a nervous and muscular trouble at a New York lake resort. Manager Stallings expects his return today.

Boston Mass Boston Nationals Johnny Evers Evers New York Stallings

Colonials Defeat Brooklyn Nationals in Exhibition Game

New Haven notes the Colonials beat the Brooklyn Nationals 4 to 1. The Colonials struck early as Mails was knocked from the box in the second inning. Pupelly, a former Yale pitcher, pitched well and three of the visitors' hits were misplayed.

New Haven Conn Colonials Brooklyn Nationals Pupelly Yale

The Little Liar and The Thoroughbred at Majestic

Mae Marsh stars in The Little Liar, a five reel light romance from Triangle, shown today and tomorrow. Frank Keenan headlines The Thoroughbred a dramatic Southern turf story praised for its thrill and Keenan’s strong performance. Keystones present Feathered Nests with Charles Murray as lead and a special Majestic score accompanies the program.

Mae Marsh Majestic Theater Frank Keenan Triangle The Majestic Colonel Ainslee Mr. Keenan Miss Marsh Keystone Charles Murray Keystones Majestic Orchestra

Castles at Princess Entertaining Dance Picture

The Vernon Castles arrive at the Princess on Tuesday and Wednesday for a lively showing of The Whirl of Life. The film showcases original castle dances amid Parisian cafe scenes and society homes, with Vernon Castle known for his Broadway comedy style and a dramatic, pulsing storyline.

Princess Vernon Castles Vernon Castle Castle Sne France British Aviation Corps

Belgian Aviator Drops Proclamation Over Brussels

A Belgian war office statement reports a Belgian aviator flew over Brussels on Wednesday night and dropped copies of a proclamation. Another aviator carried out a similar mission over Antwerp on Thursday.

Flrecg Brussels Havre Belgian War Office Antwerp

Eagle Pass to Stage First Horse Show

Gen. F W Sibley approves a two day horse show in Eagle Pass on September 29 and 30. Capt C R Norton leads preparations with 22 events and ribbon prizes for officers enlisted men and civilians at a camp site former Fourth Maryland infantry grounds. Army and local officials coordinate rings boxes and attendance from distant points anticipated.

Eagle Pass Tex F. W. Sibley C. R. Norton Fourteenth Cavalry Sibley Cavalry Artillery Infantry Commercial Club Fourth Maryland Infantry Pasg

New Corpus Commissioner Named in Corpus Christi

O. O. Wright a well known Corpus Christi insurance man was elected city commissioner succeeding L. G. Collins who moved to Uvalde to cattle business The term expires next April Wright is Democratic nominee for commissioner of Nuecia county.

Corpus Corpus Christi Tex O. O. Wright L. G. Collins Uvalde Wright Nuecia County

One Way Out

A fragment quotes a debate on force and motion asking what occurs when an immovable body meets a force. It argues that an interaction is always feasible and not dependent on a single outcome.

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