Venable and Lockwood Face Off in President's Cup Feature
In the San Antonio Country Club event the second round of the President's Cup and the first Lewis Medal round saw Venable and Lockwood tied after 27 holes when darkness halted play. Venable later won his first round by one hole to set a meeting with McCaleb. other results include Masterson over Tarrant 2 up and Franklin over Kam 1 up. Lewis Medal winners Groos 4 up over Miller, Burleson over Wornall, and Kampmann 7 up 6 to play after rounds yesterday.
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Lewis
San Antonio
Dr. C. S. Venable
Lockwood
Gram
Les
R. F. Miller
J. H. Burleson
T. J. Wornall
J. H. Kampmann
R. E Moss
Olsen to Boss Naps
Ivan Olsen will be captain of the Cleveland team in the American league this season. Manager Harry Davis announced the choice at New Orleans. Davis also announced several roster changes including the release of Swindell Barr and Hendry to the New Orleans team of the Southern league.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Ivan Olsen
Harry Davis
New Orleans
Larry Lajoie
Cap- Davis
Swindell
Barr
Hendry
Rube Marquard Held Back by McGraw Until Warm Weather
Rube Marquard the lanky south paw of the New York Giants will not be allowed to exert himself until very warm weather sets in, as directed by manager Johnny McGraw.
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Rube Marquard
New York Giants
Johnny McGraw
Prizes Offered In Commercial Indoor Baseball League
The eighth round of the Commercial Indoor Baseball league games is set for tonight on the Y floor. Joske Brothers and S. A. & A. P. open at 8 10 p m with Wolff & Marx facing the Creamery Dairy in the second match. Prizes in trade are offered by Joske Brothers, the Guarantee Shoe Company, and Wolff & Marx for first second and third places, while the main trophy is a silver shield to bear the winner’s name and hang in the association rooms.
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Joske Brothers
Wolff & Marx
Creamery Dairy
Guarantee Shoe Company
Barr Returns to New Orleans After Sale
The Philadelphia Americans second team beat the New Orleans Southern League club 4 to 3. Charley Frank, manager of the New Orleans club, says Hyder Barr, 1911 field captain, who was sold to Cleveland, has been returned to New Orleans.
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Pelicans
Associated Press
New Orleans
Philadelphia Americans
Charley Frank
Hyder Barr
Cleveland
Bronchos Meet Household Team In Practice Game
The Bronchos host the Household team this afternoon at Texas League Park. Household players are rounding into form for the Commercial league opener next Sunday afternoon, with the exhibition expected to showcase solid amateur play.
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Texas League Park
Brackenridge High to Clash With San Antonio Academy and More
Brackenridge High School baseball hosts San Antonio Academy on the academy field Friday at 4 PM. A Saturday doubleheader with Draughon’s Business College and St. Louis College begins at 1 30 PM, with strong supporter turnout anticipated.
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Brackenridge High School
San Antonio Academy
Draughon
Business College
St. Louis College
Nationals Defeat Americans In Nines One Thriller
The New York Nationals beat the Washington Americans 6 to 5 in Washington yesterday. Washington unraveled in the ninth as New York scored four runs to seal the win. Batteries: Walker Groom and Henry for Washington Crandall Tesreau Wiltse Meyers for New York.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New York Nationals
Washington Americans
Washington
New York
R. H. E. Washington
Css
CNM
Walker
Groom
Henry
Crandall
Tesreau
Wiltse
Meyers
Evans and Travis Reach Final in United North and South Golf
In Pinehurst North Carolina April 4 Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater defeats Dr C H Gardener 20 holes to reach the final while Walter J Travis beats J D Standish Jr seven up and six to play Chester N Phillips upsets W C Fownes Jr former national champion in round of 16 or quarterfinals prediction says final contenders Evans and Travis emerged to face off in the twelfth annual event.
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Associated Press
Pinehurst
N. C
Charles Evans Jr
Edgewater
Walter J. Travis
Evans
C. H. Gardener
Agawam
Travis
J. D. Standish Jr
United
W. C. Fownes Jr
Oakémont
Chester N. Phillips
Greenwich
First College Meet at University Opens Track Day
The Texas vs Baylor dual track meet begins at Clark Field at 3 PM with Baylor sending a dozen athletes to Austin. Captain Hoover leads Texas with veterans well placed in sprint and distance events, while a large green contingent forms the field event lineup.
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Baylor
Clark Field
Austin
Tex
Texas
Skinner
Hoover
Taylor
Rothe
Walker
Adair
Griffin
Loftus
Hiett
Bruce
Surlock
O’hair
Ross
Vining
Leonard
Hamilton
Booth
Matthews
Bain
Wimmer
Niblo
Harold
Jordan
Kirkpatrick
James
Pritchett
American Victor Wins Welterweight Title in Sydney
In Sydney on April 4 Jim Clabby the American challenger defeated Mehgan the lightweight champion on points after 20 rounds to claim the welterweight championship at the stadium.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Jimmy Clabby
Mehgan
Indian Runner Quits Race in Toronto Exhibition
The twelve mile Riverdale rink race in Toronto ended in a fiasco as Tom Longboat quit during the eleventh lap while a lap behind. Alfred Shrubb completed the distance in one hour and four minutes.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Can
Riverdale Rink
Alfred Shrubb
Tom Longboat
Longboat
Shrubb
Americans Triumph 3 1 Over Nationals in Interleague Game
In St Louis on April 4 the Americans defeated the Nationals 3 to 1 in their interleague meeting. Pitchers Frill and Krichell teamed with Steele and Bliss for the victory, while batteries for the Nationals included Battries and?
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Brownies
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Americans
Nationals
R. H. E. Bupopigcons
Sacs
Kia
Frill and Krichell
Steele and
Bliss
Two Wrestling Matches Set in San Benito This Week
Two wrestling events are planned in San Benito Texas this week. The first match features Tom Stafford against Joe Savina today. On Saturday Young Burns will face Tom Stafford in a second bout.
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San Benito
Tex
Tom Stafford
Joe Savina
Young Burns
Senators Beat Kaws 8 6 in Austin Victory
Austin defeated Topeka 8 to 6 as four Topeka errors aided the win. Harben and Green split pitching for Topeka while Green pitched for Austin. Gear’s three bagger stood out as George Smith and Brownlow of Austin delivered timely hits in a stickmen’s battle.
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Tex
Topeka
Kan
Harben
Green
Leak
Gear
Brownlow
King
Lee
Emory
George Smith
Cook
Robinson
Sweet
R. H. EB
Schmidt
Parrish
Lewis and Sweet
Umpire
Jacobs
Smuggling Charge Placed Against World Champion Pougilist
In Chicago on April 4 Jack Johnson world champion Pougilist faces U S government action to pay a 9600 penalty for secretly importing a diamond necklace valued at 6000 from Europe. The charge stems from a return from king George coronation events in London.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Johnson
United States
Europe
Treasury Department
King George
London
Baylor Beats Austin College In Opening Game
Baylor won 11 to 5 at Waco in the opening game of the series. Harrell pitched well with 13 strikeouts and 3 hits allowed. Little and McMahon contributed strong hitting, while Knapp also pitched well for Austin. Batteries: Harrell Mendenhall for Baylor and Knapp Williams Barron for Austin.
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Waco
Tex
Baylor
Austin College
Harrell
Little
McMahon
Knapp
R. H. BE. Baylor
Austin
Harrell and Mendenhall
Knapp and Williams and Barron
Varsity Takes Game Longhorn Triumph Over Southwestern
Texas University defeated Southwestern 10 to 3 in Austin yesterday. Southwestern failed to score until the ninth inning and Texas errors nearly enabled a shutout. Mickle Cocke and McHenry led Texas while Henderson and Long handled the game.
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Southwestern
Austin
Tex
Texas University
Southwestern University
Texas
R. H
Mickle
Cocke
McHenry
Henderson
Long
Tigers Seek Openers With San Antonio Team
New Braunfels Texas April 4 Manager Ed Staats of the New Braunfels Tigers seeks a game with a San Antonio team for next Monday. The Tigers have organized for this season and will play their opening game next Sunday.
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San Antonio
New Braunfels
Tex
Ed Staats
New Braunfels Tigers
Tigers
Good Scores at Beeville Trap Shoot
Beeville Texas April 4 J F McCall was high man with twenty one birds out of twenty five at the Beeville Gun club weekly shoot J R Beasley and R W Barry tied for second with nineteen each
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Beeville
Tex
J. F. McCall
J. R. Beasley
R. W. Barry
Looking for Matches in Local Scuffle but Anxious Chiefs Seek Tay lor Boxers
Chief Montour is anxious to meet Dan McLeod and Pet Brown of Taylor on the same night. The challenger agrees to throw both men within an hour, taking a fall from each.
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Chief Montour
Dan McLeod
Pet Brown
Taylor
Corpus Christi Team to Visit Beeville for High School Baseball
High School Baseball in Beeville Texas hosts Corpus Christi squad this Saturday after text notes a local game date and upcoming matchup. The item highlights a regional youth baseball encounter between Corpus Christi and Beeville teams.
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Corpus
Beeville
Tex
Corpus Christi
Wet Grounds Postpone Nashville Exhibition Game
Wet grounds prevented the exhibition game scheduled here yesterday between Nashville and the Boston American regulars.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hopper Beats Bell by Blat at Englewood Links
De Wolf Hopper recounts a first golf match with Digby Bell at Englewood New Jersey. Hopper describes a sunlit moment when Bell missed a crucial putt and Hopper edged ahead as the sun emerged. He also notes meeting President John T. Brush at the Menger hotel and praising his intellect and energy.
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Grand Opera House
de Wolf Hopper
Digby Bell
Englewood
N. J
Hopper
Links
Mr. Hopper
Digby
Casey
Sun
John T. Brush
Giants
Menger Hotel
Mr. Brush
New York Nationals
Sponge Saves Gotham Fighter in Eight Round Bout
Bob Moha of Milwaukee battered Jim Smith of New York so badly that Smith’s seconds threw in the sponge to save him from a knockout in the eighth round at the National Sporting Club in New York last night.
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Sponge
Gotham
Associated Press
New York
Bob Moha
Milwaukee
Jim Smith
National Sporting Club
Smith
Carpentier Outpoints Gunther in Twenty Round Heavyweight Fight
Paris April 4 George Carpentier the French middleweight beat Australian George Gunther on points after a twenty round bout. Gunther showed tenacity but Carpentier controlled the action to secure victory.
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Associated Press
Paris
George Carpentier
George Gunther
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