Napier Sparks 16-Inning Tie in Pitching Duel
In a long 16 inning game Napier delivered a brainy 10th inning stunt to escape a bad hole and salvage a 2-2 tie with Glen. Darkness halted play as the struggle between Napier and the Caneury continued.
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
5
In a long 16 inning game Napier delivered a brainy 10th inning stunt to escape a bad hole and salvage a 2-2 tie with Glen. Darkness halted play as the struggle between Napier and the Caneury continued.
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A messy OCR fragment from a Southern League page mentions baseball terms and context including a May date, gambling undercurrents, and references to teams, players, and officials. The readable bits point to a public or sporting event with racing or racing-like terms and a Washington report.
Local speculation centers on a proposed agreement involving Mannan Company and outside investors. Officials concede fear of external influence shaping Montana rail expansion while promising safeguards on internal projects. Public sentiment remains divided as clerks note job impacts and potential cost shifts amid broader development debates.
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