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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1913

Page

8

Smiths Defeat Wheelers In Y M C A Volleyball Match

Smiths edge Wheelers in a five set volleyball at the Y M C A as E A Howe and Stille shine. Wheeler's early 11 4 win and 11 0 setback are followed by Smiths' 11 8 11 7 11 10 triumph to prepare for next week's Travis Club clash. An inter club basketball series with the Travis Club juniors is planned.

Travis Smith Wheelers Smiths Wheeler E. A. Howe Stille McCoy Travis Club

Boston and Chicago split baseball doubleheader in Boston

In Boston on September 24 the Red Sox beat the White Sox 3 2 in the first game while Chicago won 3 2 in the second. Walsh started for Chicago for the first time since July 19 and Bedient pitched well for Boston as the teams traded the lead.

Boston Mass Chicago Walsh Bedient R. H. E. Chicago Scott and Daly Collins Thomas Russell Schalk Carey Michicago Long Island Sound South Shore Stranger Rhode Island Yacht Club

Browns Win Again Over Washington in Tight Game

St. Louis defeated Washington 5 to 3 in Washington. Wild pitches and an error produced four St. Louis runs. Groom was held to one run as Taylor and Mitchell shut down the Nationals. Agnew was banished in the ninth for disputing a decision.

Washington D. C St. Louis Groom Taylor Mitchell Agnew McAllister Henry

Brooklyn Sweeps Doubleheader Over Pittsburgh

Brooklyn won both games from Pittsburgh in a twin bill in Pittsburgh. Nap Rucker pitched a 1 to 0 victory in the second game as Conzelman shut Brooklyn out until the ninth before a late run forced by Fisher. The first game ended 6 to 1 with timely Brooklyn hits and a late RBI by Fischer.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Pitsburg Nap Rucker Conzelman Atlanta Smith Canzelman Fisher Fischer R. H. E. Brooklyn Yingling W. Fischer Shenn Mamaux Simon Rucker Gibson

Caldwell Shuts Out Cleveland as New York Wins

Caldwell held Cleveland to four hits and the New Yorks beat Cleveland 3 to 1. Cleveland failed to reach third until the ninth inning. Gilhooly injured his leg and had to be carted off. Gossett also hurt his finger while stopping a wild pitch.

New York Caldwell Cleveland New Yorks Gilhooly Gossett Falkenberg Gregg Blanding Carisch O’netl

Naps Slap Challenge At Pirates

Cleveland club president Somers challenged Pittsburg president Dreyfuss to a post season series after it was decided Cleveland would not compete in the 1913 World Series.

Naps Pirates Cleveland Somers Dreyfuss Pittsburg

Baseball highlights from a busy slate across leagues

The box scores recount strong showings, Murphy Oldring Baker and Bar Ty each had three hits as the Athletics and Browns impressed. Nap Rucker shut down Clarke's Pirates after Ty and Joe added hits. Maisel delivered two safeties for the Yankees while Britton and Wagner exchange notes. Hal Chase contributed two hits for the White Sox and Connie Mack’s squad prepares for the World Series.

Yale Opens Season with Wesleyan and Other Big Openers

Yale faces Wesleyan at New Haven while Cornell meets Ursinus at Ithaca as Yale begins its season three days earlier than Harvard and Princeton. Carlisle Indians play Lebanon Valley, Holy Cross hosts Norwich, and Harvard meets Maine with Rutgers facing the Lehigh Tigers.

New York Yale Cornell Wesleyan New Haven Ursinus Ithaca Harvard Princeton Maine Lod Tigers Rutgers Middletown Eli Wilson Nate Eeler Carlisle Indians Lebanon Valley Carlisle Albright Holy Cross Norwich

Chess Masters Invited for Havana International Tourney

Jose R Capablanca announced from New York that he has been authorized by Havana mayor Andrade to invite ten of the world’s leading masters to an international tournament in Havana starting February 1 1914. The Havana city council recommends spending 10000 dollars for the event.

Tourney New York Jose R. Capablanca Cuba St. Petersburg Havana Andrade

Yankees to Play on Polo Grounds in 1914 season

New York announced that the Yankees under manager Frank Chance will play their 1914 schedule at the Polo Grounds. The move stems from President Frank Farrell failing to secure satisfactory title to the new site in time for opening day.

Polo Grounds New York Yankees Frank Chance Frank Farrell

Bankers and Scribes Extend Golf Match to 36 Holes

Frank Pancoast and Ned Mellisheny defeated John Brogan and Ray Hare to force a playoff after nine holes each side. The extended 36 hole match paused and will resume Friday afternoon at Laurel Heights with possible twosomes. A tie would use total medal score, with Doctors versus Scribes and Bankers versus Real Estate Dealers as the upcoming pairings.

John Brogan Ray Hare Scribes Frank Pancoast Ned Mellisheny Bankers Laurel Heights Tom Smith

Lassners Roll High in Turner Ninepin League Night

The Lassners won both games against Phillips with a season high 378 total in the second game. First game scores show Lassner 286 to Phillips 250, while the second game ended Lassner 388? to Phillips 288 with detailed pins listed for each throw.

Lassners Phillips Lassner Phillip

Definition of amateurism in British Olympic debate

The Daily Telegraph defends amateurism against American criticism of a Olympic fund. It argues English sport values amateur spirit, questions whether professional athletic prowess benefits national welfare, and notes American, German, and Scandinavian views on the issue.

London The Daily Telegraph Great Britain Telegraph America Germany Scandinavia Sweden

Phillies Hammer Detroit in Wide 21 to 8 Victory

Philadelphia batted aggressively after Detroit built a six run lead, piling up ten hits and two walks off Willis to score ten runs in the second inning and coast to a 21 to 8 win. Williams Comstock Gibson Pennock Schang Lapp batteries noted.

Philadelphia Detroit Willis Phila Williams, Comstock and Gibson Pennock and Schang Lapp

Kling Announces Annual Retirement From Baseball

Kansas City reports catcher John Kling of the Cincinnati National Club returned with word of his annual retirement. Kling will receive the balance of the season off per manager Tinke as the club notes his decision ends another year of play.

Kling Kansas City John Kling Cincinnati National Baseball Club Tinke

Club Standings and Results From Yesterday

Yesterday results show Boston 3 2 Chicago 2 3. New York and Cleveland 1. St. Louis 5 Washington 3. Philadelphia 21 Detroit blank. Play today features Philadelphia in Boston.

Boston Chicago New York Cleveland St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Detroit P. C. Philadelphia Wires Plyd P. C Sear Ween Pittsburg Ee Teene Eee Beens Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Peeteereeee St. Louis Bodsedavers

Play Today Across Cities in Early American Association

Results show Minneapolis 2 Louisville 3 in Louisville. Columbus 4 St Paul 0. Indianapolis 6 Kansas City 1. Toledo 0 Milwaukee 5. Games listed for Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago and Pittsburgh.

American Association Louisville Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee

Painter Leads Early In 1913 Women's Western Golf

In Memphis on September 24 1913 Miss Carolyn Painter of the Midlothian Club the women's western golf champion led the first round of match play. Contenders included Mrs F S Colburn Glen View who shot 93 in qualifying Ruth Chisholm Mayfield Club Cleveland and Mrs E W Daley Nashville tied for third with 97. Other qualifiers listed with scores from 100 to 112.

Memphis Tenn Carolyn Painter Midlothian Club Western Golf Association Colburn Glen View Ruth Chisholm Mayfield Club Cleveland E. W. Daley Nashville E. T. Perkins Myra Helmers Midlothian Chicago K. G. Duffield Marjorie Edwards South Shore F. G. Jones Jennie Jones Sioux City Itia Louise Fergus George Haskell Beverly Frank Anderson Hinsdale Elizabeth Allen Rock Island Arsenal A. B. Newell C. W. Buckley Exmoor

New Football Rules Interpreted by Coaches and Officials

In New York on September 24 more than 100 coaches managers and officials gathered to discuss the season’s football rule code. Rule 20 drew the only objection, clarifying on side kicks that players behind the kicker have equal rights to pursue the ball but may not interfere with opponents attempting to catch it.

New York Seson

Mask Breaks World Record at Douglas Park

Tron Mask owned by Jefferson Livingston of Cincinnati broke the world record for six furlongs at Douglas Park with a time of 1 10 4 5. The five year old horse carried the royal rose disguise title in the event.

Louisville Royal Rose Douglas Park Jefferson Livingston Cincinnati

Kaufmans to Meet Phones at Krisch's Park

The Kaufmans schedule a Sunday morning game with the South western Telephone Company's team at Krisch's park and a meeting tomorrow night at 8 p m for all players. Managers Leathe's Asylums face the Asylums next Thursday afternoon on the Asylum grounds in a highly anticipated contest.

Kaufmans Southwestern Telephone Company Krisch's Park Krisch’s Park Leathe Army

Royal and Ancient Opposes Golf at Berlin Olympics

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews disapproves including golf in the Berlin Olympic games. If included, the club will not help draw up the program, ensuring no prominent British players compete.

ST. Andrew's Scotland Royal and Ancient Golf Club Berlin

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