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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1913

Page

8

Bankers and Scribes 70 Meet on Laurel Heights Links

The Bankers and Scribes golf match, postponed by weather, is set for today at Laurel Heights. Eight players compete in four two person teams over eighteen holes using Nassau scoring with three possible points. Captains Brinkmeyer and Hare lead their squads.

Laurel Heights Symons Banker J. E. Brinkmeyer Robert Smith Tom Campbell F. W. Pancoast Ray M. Hare Louise de Nette John Brogan Allan Merriam

National League orders finish of August 30 NY Philadelphia game

The National League board orders the Aug 30 game between New York and Philadelphia to be completed on Oct 2 with the same players, same base situation, and same score 8 to 6 in Philadelphia’s favor, overturning Umpire Brennan’s earlier call. The decision upholds that the game was not properly finished and shall be stricken from the record.

Cincinnati National League New York Philadelphia Brennan Lynch Brennan W

National League Directors Schedule Rain Plan in 1918

The league outlines postponement rules for the championship standings with games rescheduled to Friday October 3 or Saturday October 4 if rain interrupts play. The order is signed by Charles H. Ebbetts August Herrmann and Charles W. Murphy as National League directors.

Charles H. Ebbetts August Herrmann Charles W. Murphy National League

Army Team Seeks Weekend Baseball Challenge

Army manager Leathe in the Southern Department eyes a Sunday game against the Ransom & Silsbees who claim the city title. The department squad has enjoyed easy wins and seeks a real test while ready to meet any capable rival if the Ransoms decline.

Leathe Southern Department Ransom & Silsbees Army Tribe

Irish Boxer Sheridan Stopped in Second Round in Racine

Referee Louie Hogey halted the Mickey Sheridan versus Charlie White bout in Racine after Sheridan rose from the canvas in a troubled state. White drove a right to the jaw and a left hook, sending Sheridan to the mat for a nine count before the referee stopped the fight.

Racine, Wis Louie Hogey Mickey Sheridan Charlie White Sheridan White

Club Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Scores

Philadelphia over Cleveland 8 to 6. Chio defeated Washington 0 to 0. Detroit beat New York 7 to 5. Boston edged St. Louis 6 to 3. Chicago remained idle in Washington. Cleveland played in Philadelphia and Detroit in New York. St Louis in Boston.

Philadelphia Cleveland Chio Washington Detroit New York Boston St. Louis

Baseball Scores And Standings From Daily Games

Day's F New York 4 Chicago 3 Boston 6 1 Pittsburg 1 5 Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 2 10 innings Boston in Pittsburg Philadelphia in Cincinnati New York in Chicago Brooklyn in St Louis American Association Results Peace Columbus 1 Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis 2 Milwaukee St Paul 4 Louisville 0 St Paul 4 International Results Newark Providence 5 Newark 2 Toronto Rochester 10 Toronto 5 Montreal Buffalo 4 7 Montreal 6 2

American Association Columbus Minneap Milwaukee Indianapolis Milwakke St. Paul Louisville Newark Providence Toronto Rochester Montreal Buffalo

Sinton Captures Gulf Coast League Pennant

Sinton wins the pennant by defeating Rockport 1 to 0 in 10 innings. With one game left, Sinton leads Corpus Christi by two games, securing the title as the season nears its end. Stegall and teammates Mathews Sims and DeRidder star on a pitching staff highlighted by Stegall's seven straight wins.

Corpus Christi Tex Rockport Sinton Stegall Matthews Sims DeRidder Aransas Pass Psyd Pet. Saa uTee Corpus Christi

First round opens in nineteenth U S Open at Brookline

On the Country Club course in Brookline Massachusetts the nineteenth U S Open begins with a frost whitening the turf as roughly half of the 170 entrants tee off. Notable players include Vardon Ray Reid Tellier with American stars McDermott McNamara and Brady among hopefuls after Hoy Lake.

Brookline Mass United States Vardon Ray Reid Tellier

Harvard Opens Season with 65 Contenders at Practice

Harvard reports 65 candidates for preliminary football practice under Coach D R Haughton at Cambridge. Veterans and first string substitutes from last season’s championship team participate with no line up or tackling. Eddy Mahan, 1912 freshmen captain, to try at quarterback to challenge Harry Gardner.

Harvard Cambridge Mass D. R. Haughton Eddy Mahan Harry Gardner

Golfers Prepare for Laurel Heights vs Country Club Match

The Laurel Heights team and the Country Club schedule a Friday match at Laurel Heights. Arthur Tuttle John Frost and Frank Lewis will play with Fred W Maule this afternoon to acquaint themselves with the course. The Country Club lineup includes Frank Lewis captain Ernest Brown John Frost Clarence Mangham Dr J H Burleson Dr A L Curry Newton Lott L B Clegg and A B Weakley. Syd Cooper, a famed pro, will winter in San Antonio and work with Bobby McMane at the Country Club.

Laurel Heights Arthur Tuttle John Frost Frank Lewis Fred W. Maule Maule Clarence Mangham J. H. Burleson A. L. Curry Newton Lott L. B. Clegg A. B. Weakley Syd. Cooper San Antonio Bobby Mcmane

Boston Beats Pittsburg in Doubleheader Rally

In Pittsburg, Boston wins 6 6 in the first game after a ninth inning rally with Quinn earning a silver service from Dunbar friends and carried off by supporters. Pittsburg takes the second game 6 to 1 behind strong hitting at Rudolph.

Pittsburg Boston Rudolph Quinn Dunbar Adams Whaling Rariden McQuillan Hendrix Simon R. H. B.boston Rudolph and Adams and Kelly

Nip and Tuck Tie Stuns Cincinnati Philadelphia in Ten

Cincinnati and Philadelphia battled to a 2 to 2 ten inning tie before darkness ended play. Rowan pitched well for Cincinnati with a rare loss in only one inning, while Groh starred with four hits in five at bats. Bates benched for disputing a decision as the game concluded amid complex scoring.

Cincinnati Ohio Philadelphia Rowan Groh Bates R. H. EB Rixey Alexander and Killifer Rowan and Clarke

Tigers Trim Yanks Highlanders Use Houston Men In the Line-up

Detroit beat New York 7 to 5 in New York as Chance shuffled the lineup bringing Houston players Whiteman Reynolds into the batting order. The game featured injuries to Sweeney and McKee and a protest by Fisher leading to his removal. Willett, McKee, Gibson, Fisher, Warhop, Sweeney, Reynolds shared catching and pitching duties.

Highlanders Houston New York Detroit Chance Louden Warhop Fisher Sweeney McKee Rcruits Whiteman Reynolds

Box Scores Recap of a Teeming Baseball Day

The Giants rallied for a 13th inning victory with Groh collecting four hits. Bates benched, Quinn carried off after a Pirates game, Wagner struggled with two singles and a double. Cobb and Joe combined for three hits while White and Reynolds faltered in Houston. Chance could field more of Houston’s lineup, Babe Adams shined for Pittsburgh, Bender dominated Philadelphia, and Highlanders were nicknamed the Buffaloes.

See-saw Philadelphia beats Cleveland 8 to 6 in opener

In Philadelphia on September 16, Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 8 to 6 in a see-saw game. Turner made a remarkable one hand leap catch leading to a double play, while Oldring doubled on a liner off Gregg. Final: Cleveland 6, Philadelphia 8. Attendance details not listed.

Philadelphia Cleveland Turner Oldring Gregg R. H Greggs Steen O'Neill Bush Houck Bender Schang

Undertakers Shut Out Washington in Second Game

Chicago won the second game against Washington 8 to 1 despite being outbatten. Shaw relieved Groom in the fourth, allowing no runs in five innings, while Love finished the last inning for Washington. Shanks sprained an ankle sliding into second and was carried off. his season status is doubtful.

Washington D. C Chicago Pee Groom Shaw York Love Atlanta Shanks Russell Schalk Henry Williams

Red Sox Trim Browns as Carrigan Ruled Out

Boston defeats St Louis 6 to 3 as timely hitting by Hedy and Lewis drives a comeback. Manager Carrigan fractures his middle finger during the game and will miss the rest of the season. Weisman Agnew Collins Carrigan Cady noted in the box.

Boston Mass Hedy Lewis Joe St. Louis Carrigan R. H. EB Bostonier Weisman Agnew Collins Cady

Taylor High Elects Officers for 1913 14 Season

Taylor Texas reports the Ashley High School athletic association reorganized with officers J H Head manager J T Hutto coach Neal McKay president Willie Slack secretary treasurer Harry Dolan captain football Newell Cook assistant property man Newell Cook to assist property manager A football schedule to be announced soon and the team is expected to have another successful season after a year without a loss.

Taylor High Taylor Tex Athletic Association Taylor High School J. H. Head J. T. Hutto Neal McKay Willie B. Slack Harry Dolan Harry Gilstrap Newell Cook

China Exports 82 244 Packages Fevied Capital In 1912

In 1912 China exported 82 244 packages with a value of 859 724 dollars. The data highlights early 20th century trade activity and the scale of Chinese exports during that era.

China

Tenpin League Meeting Set In City Office Tonight

The City Commercial Tenpin League will meet in the Telephone building tonight at 8 15. New entries are expected from Maverick Clark Co Wolff and Marx and the Mills Engraving Co. The league aims for broader representation and a schedule will be set soon as the season opens October 1 with daily practice and flexible seed arrangements under President Smythe for a busy season.

City Commercial Tenpin League Maverick Clark Co Wolff & Marx The Mills Engraving Co Smythe

Major League Draft Brings 108 Minor Players Upward

In Cincinnati Ohio on September 16 a draft produced 108 minor leaguers moving to the majors. The American League took 67 players and the National League 41 at a drawing before the National Baseball Commission. The St. Louis club led with 30 selections, followed by Cincinnati 11, Chicago Americans 10, Detroit 9, Philadelphia Americans 8, Boston Nationals 8, Brooklyn 7, Boston Americans 5, New York Nationals 5, Chicago Nationals 4, Philadelphia Nationals 3, Cleveland 2, Pittsburgh 2, and New York Americans 2.

Cincinnati American League National League National Baseball Commission St. Louis Chicago Americans Detroit Philadelphia Americans Boston Nationals Brooklyn Boston Americans New York Nationals Chicago Nationals Philadelphia Nationals Cleveland Pittsburg New York Americans

Major League Draw for Class AA and Class A Players

St Louis Americans and Detroit Americans each drew eight slots in Class AA while Boston Nationals had six. Brooklyn and Chicago Nationals drew three each, Chicago Americans and Cleveland Americans two each, and New York Americans, Washington Philadelphia and Cincinnati one each.

Ington St. Louis Nationals St. Louis Americans Detroit Americans Boston Nationals Brooklyn Chicago Nationals Chicago Americans Cleveland Americans New Ae Americans Washington Philaelphia Cincinnati

Giants Narrowly Triumph Over Cubs in Thirteen Inning Fight

New York defeated Chicago 8 to 4 in a marathon 13 inning game. Fletcher opened the 13th with a single to spark the decisive rally, Burns bunted on, Archer misplayed to allow Fletcher to reach third, and Shafer followed with a sacrifice fly. Leach was ejected for disputing a third strike.

Giants Cubs Chicago New York Fletcher Burns Archer Shafer Leach Tesreau and Meyers Smith, Lavender and Archer

First World Tour Game Announced for Cincinnati

President Charles Comiskey announced the opening game of the world tour between the New York National and Chicago American teams will be played in Cincinnati on October 18. The clubs will then move westward by easy stages to the Pacific coast.

Cincy Cincinnati O Charles Comiskey Pacific Coast

Clabby to Meet Petroskey in October Match

Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee meets Sailor Petroskey in a twenty round boxing bout scheduled for the night of October 3 in San Francisco. The middleweight clash pits two notable fighters in a high profile attraction at a local venue.

Turn Verein Opens Ninepin Tournament In San Antonio

The San Antonio Turn Verein began its ninepin tournament with the Phillips team defeating the Dunhams in two straight games. Phillips posted 320 pins to Dunhams 272 in the first game and 301 to 256 in the second as observers noted surprising drops in both teams’ scores. Dan Dunham remained optimistic about the season as W Schmiedekind, secretary, kept score. Tonight Lessners and Hoefgens are set for a hot match. In Chicago Otto E Schmidt was elected president of the Central Association of the Amateur Athletic Union at its annual meeting.

San Antonio Turn Verein Phillip Dunhams Phillips Dunham Dan Dunham W. Schmiedekind Lessners Hoefgens

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