Bronchos Down Waco Navigators Eleven to One
San Antonio fans saw the Bronchos explode for 11 runs on 11 hits as Charley Harding tossed five no hits. Waco’s Zinn era faltered in the eighth inning while Watell Dunckel and Burch led the offense with three safeties apiece including a triple and a homer by Burch. Balenti and Love sophisticate infield work and Simmang and Baggan shined in the outfield as San Antonio opened a 1-0 day in the Texas League race.
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Dan” Leidy
Ellis Hardy
League Park
Galveston Pirates
Gulf Coast City
Charley Harding
Charles
Nagfielders
Gure
Harding
Balenti
Zinn
Waco
Watell
Dunckel
Burch
Broncs
Wotell
Barney
Westerzil
Neal Stair
Causey
Love
Simmang
Baggan
San Antonio
AB. R.H.O.A.E
Totele
Bimmang
Ptal
Waco— AB. R.H. C
Phileben
bAbee
Antonio Waco
Ummary
Caugay
Stair
Baienti
Bagse Rimmang
Balent
Blackburn
XXX Pearls Triumph In City League Clash
The XXX Pearls edged the Alamo Brewery team 7 to 6 on Harlandale diamond Sunday afternoon. Kinderwater pitched well until the eighth when the Lone Stars scored five. Rainey led the winners with the bat while McCarty slugged for the Alamos. Batteries Kinderwater Sales and McCarty Harris. Umpire Neal. Pirates Beat Hoosiers. Pittsburg Nationals down Indianapolis American Association squad 2 in Indianapolis on April 10 with a sixth inning rally.
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XXX Pearls
Alamo Brewery
Harlandale
Pearls
Kinderwater
Lone Stars
McCarty
Rainey
Alamos
R. H. E. Pee Cot
Apna
Harris
Neal
Pirates
Hoosiers
Indianapolis
Ind
Pittsburg Nationals
Indianapolis American Association
Barney
Cooper
Miller
Schmidt
Dawson
Aldridge
Gossett
Schang
Wrestlers clash as Marvel meets Young Strangler Lewis tonight
Wrestling fans receive a long awaited card headlined by the Masked Marvel vs Young Strangler Lewis in a two falls in three match at Moose Hall. Promoter Robins schedules an 8 15 p m prelim plus a battle royal four round set to and two more prelims. The Marvel carries a five pound weight edge but Lewis relies on holds and power. The winner may fight Pet Brown of Taylor for the middleweight title.
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Masked Marvel
Strangler
Lewis
Moose Hall
Robins
New Orleans
Pet Brown
Taylor
Ahrens & Ott Top Headquarters In City League Tilt
The Ahrens & Ott baseball team from the City League beat Headquarters 7 to 1 at Fort Sam Houston Sunday. Leroy Hicks pitched superbly for Ahrens & Ott, fanning 13 and allowing six hits. Jack Burke led at the plate with two triples and a double in five trips.
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Ahrens & Ort
Fort Sam Houston
Orr
Prince
Soldier Brigade
Leroy Hicks
Jack Burke
Potchernick Shoes
Gilbert Blalock
Gunn
Lancaster
March
Speaker Balks Transfer From Boston to Cleveland
Boston center fielder known as a star says his sale to Cleveland is not yet certain. He traveled from New York to discuss terms with President Lannin and notes the deal seemed nearly fixed after Friday talks. He plans to meet Lannin again to seek clarification before deciding his future with the Red Sox.
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Boston
Speaker
Boston Americans
Cleveland
New York
Lannin
Kel Sex
Red Sox
Denver Heights Wins 6-4 Over Mission Stars In Pitcher Powers Strong
Denver Heights climbed to a 6-4 victory over Mission Stars on Sunday. Powers pitched superbly with 15 strikeouts and only five hits allowed. At the plate, Reynolds, Dukes, Eisfield and Rees contributed for the winners while Cray starred for Mission. Score by innings shows Denver breaking open a tight game. Batteries Powers and Dukes for Denver with Dryer and Vargas catching.
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Denver Heights
Mission Stars
Powers
Reynolds
Dukes
Eisfield
Rees
Cray
R. H. E. Denver
Dryer
Vargas
Ancient Game of Baseball Explained
New York reports a revival of the ancient sport across the United States with crowds, spirited cheering, and verbal jabs at umpires. It describes the diamond, bases, ball, bats, and positions, plus innings, runs, and the crowd’s sharp, playful taunts toward visiting players.
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New York
United States
Atta Boy
Houaray
R. and 8 and Joskes Win in League Play
In the Commercial Baseball League on Sunday Ransom and Silsbee defeated the Guarantee nine 5 to 2, while the Joske combination beat Wolff and Marx 4 to 2. Joskes earned their third straight victory.
Wins Polo Contest At Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio polo four defeated Cavalry and Artillery fours in a round robin at Treat Field Fort Sam Houston Sunday afternoon. The civilian team included G Meadows Harold Payton Billy Blocker and J H Lapham. Captains Adams Reeves Payton Harris and the Third Cavalry Band were noted in the event.
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San Antonio
Artillery
Third Cavalry
Wells Fargo Rally Beats Hood’s Pharmacy 6 4 on Hood's Diamond
In a tense Sunday derby Wells Fargo defeated Hood's Pharmacy 6 to 4 after a ninth inning rally. Pitcher Lundgren doubled with the bags loaded and two outs to drive in two runs. Batteries Lundgren Mergele Kaufman Cherry.
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Hood
Wells Fargo
Pharmacy
Lundgren
Mergele
Kaufman
Cherry
Galveston Defeats Houston in Lopsided Ten-Inning Tilt
Houston blew up and quit in the tenth inning allowing Galveston to tally nine runs and win 10 to 1 in an exhibition game. Final line shows Galveston 10, Houston 1 with Rose and Allen pitching for Houston and Barfoot and Wilson catching.
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Galveston Wallops
Houston
Galveston
R. H. E. Piourg
Rose
Allen
Barfoot
Wilson
Boston and Brooklyn Look Like Winners in 1916 Preview
In a 1916 season forecast Monty picks Boston to repeat as American League champions and Brooklyn to win the National League crown. He notes Boston's strong pitching staff and lineup, while praising Brooklyn's veteran rotation and new signings, with second place battles among Detroit Chicago and New York.
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New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Red Sox
Dodgers
Ned Hanlon
Rex Sox
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Sam Crawford
Bobby Veach
Tigers
Leonard
Shore
Foster
Mays
Gregg
Hoblitzell
Gainer
Barry
Scott
Gardner
Janvrin
Hooper
Lewis
Carrigan
Cady
Thomas
Bill Carrigan
Chicago
Yankees
Yanks
Frank Baker
Joe Gedeon
Salt Lake City
Lee Magee
Frank Gilhooley
Fritz Malisel
Nick Cullop
Germany Schaefer
Bill Donovan
White Sox
Clarence Rowland
Washington
Walter Johnson
Senators
Fielder Jones
St. Louis
Feds
Browns
Athletics
Connie Mack
Cleveland
Meyera
Giants
Dodger
Rube Marquard
Larry Cheney
Jack Coombs
Nap Rucker
Dell
Smith
Pfeffer
Mowrey
Mike Mowrey
Pittsburg
Daubert
Cutshaw
O'Mara
Getz
Stengel
Hy Myers
Johnston
Hickman
Kenetchy
Schmidt
Husky
Braves
Evers
Maranville
Red Smith
Gowdy
Whaling
Rudolph
Tyler
Nehl
Barnett
Ragan
James
Allen
Knetzer
Reulbach
Sherwood Magee
Connolly
Snodgrass
Stallings
Phillies
Bender
Kauff
Rousch
Rariden
Fred Anderson
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Cincinnati
Reds
Cardinals
Monty
Potchernicks Top Hibernians In City League clash
The Potchernicks defeated the Hibernians 18 to 8 on the former’s diamond Sunday afternoon. Gotthard led the winners with four hits in five trips, while Blalock and McCabe starred for the Hibernians. The game featured a five run second and a seven run fifth inning.
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Potchernick
Hibernians
Gotthard
Pitchernicks
Montez
Blalock
Willow
Manny
Bertetti
McCabe
R. H. E. Hibernians
Potchernicks
Chittenden
Heim
Blue Caps Triumph In Ten Inning Win
The Bolher Blue Caps edged the S. P. Tigers 3 to 2 in ten innings Sunday. Blue Caps led 2 to 0 until the seventh when an error tied the game. Charlie pitched well for the winners and Dan had three hits. Batteries: Charlie and Dan for the Blue Caps. Augustin and Albert for the Tigers.
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Bolher Blue Caps
S. P. Tigers
Blue Caps
Tigers
Charlie
Dan
R. H. E. Blue Caps
Augustin
Albert
Kunz Albaugh Team Defeats City Brewery 12 to 2
The Kunz Albaugh baseball team won Sunday’s game against City Brewery by 12 to 2. Key hitters pounded the opposing pitcher’s offerings while Hicks and Harris held the Brewers to few chances.
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Kunz-Albaugh
Kuntz-Albaugh
City Brewery
Kuntz
Hicks
Harris
Brewers
Golf Course Crowded as San Antonio Players Pack Sunday
The municipal nine hole course drew many locals and visitors amid brisk weather. Officials warn of etiquette violations as new players threaten safety with improvised drives and back-of-head shots. They propose on-course instruction and Sunday officials to enforce proper conduct.
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San Antonio
Martin Wright Juniors Win Double Header Titles
The Martin Wright junior baseball team defeated Wells Fargo juniors 7 to 6 on Sunday then beat Beacon Hill juniors 2 to 1 to complete the double header sweep.
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Martin Wright
Wells Fargo
Beacon Hill
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Waco Navigators
International News Service
George McManus
Maggie
Shell
AMS
Young Strangler” Lewis
Arrens & Ott
R.H. E. Ahrens & Ott
Ako Date Ee
E. Burke
Orr, Prince and Lancaster
Pireates
Navigators
Westminister Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
South Alamo Methodist
Calvary Baptist
Business Boys
McKinley Avenue Methodist
Evangelical Association
Government Hill Methodist
St. Mark's Episcopal
Trent Field
Gort Auto Livery CO
Crockett
Philadelphia
Hibernian
Sovereign
THE
American Tobacco Co
Park
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