Davis Cup Team Exhibitions In San Antonio
The four man American Davis Cup squad rests at the Gunter hotel before an all afternoon and evening exhibition at the Bon Antonio Country Club. Matches begin 3 30 with singles and 8 o'clock for the doubles featuring Wilden Jones Allison and others. Norton was considered but omitted to avoid overburdening personnel.
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Ready Word From the Baseball Fronts at Detroit
Weather cool across the league as 40 000 fans pack Detroit for opening day. Giants meet Braves at the Polo Grounds while Robins face Whirlies at Ebbets Field. crowds expected at both parks despite possible showers. Giants debut Rogers Hornsby alongside veteran Benton. Braves start K Smith and Textor with Farlor.
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Great Mob Will See Cardinals and Pirates Clash
The National League curtain-raiser features the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates to kick off the 1997 season. Weather was sunny and mild as about 20,000 fans gathered for the opener with John A. Meydler and Major Victor Miller slated to watch the first game together.
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Cool and Clear For Detroit's First Game
Cool and fete weather opened the hospital game in the American League. Detroit faced St Louis with Woodutl and Gray in the batteries. Bl had Lawia pitching. Major John C. Lollze anticipated opening the ball as governor Fre W Green watched.
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Red Sox Open Season With 7 3 Win Over Senators
Red Sox defeated the Senators 7 to 3 in Washington to start the season. Jack Russell was slated to pitch for Boston and Fred Marberry for the Senators as a large crowd gathered at Kenway Park for the opening game. The weather was fair with a brisk easterly wind.
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Scalpers on Job at Yank Athletic Game
April 11 Yankee Stadium opened with a cold overcast forecast as the Yankees prepared to start pitcher Grave on the mound. All reserved seats sold out days earlier and scalpers reported taking in up to 450 dollars for pastelourds while Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were noted in the lineup. Mayor Mackey planned to throw the first pitch, with Cobb and Muenker assisting in the pregame activities.
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Cubs Face Reds in Cold Cloudy Weather at Start
A fragmentary note describes a Cubs vs Reds game under cold and cloudy conditions. It mentions players Adolfo Fugar and Charley Toal, with Chicago’s hopes tied to timely receiving and a defensive display. Reserved seats are advertised, echoing a local paper tone.
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Wouthein Association Report From Minor League Meet
The fragment notes an Association event labeled Wouthein with mentions of Lotte Toon Meranhity Sunsville Guadlantas and TVartanooga. It references New Grtewin Mable rain and a small set of place names, suggesting a brief regional sports or meeting item with unclear specifics.
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Famous Tilden Proves Friendly, Merry Soul
Reader glimpse of Big Bill Wilden of Philadelphia and tennis figure Tilden in a chatty profile. The piece mentions Tilden’s plans for the Davis Cup team, the Texas prospects Wilmer Allison and Arnold Jones, and notes a medical detail about Tilden’s amputated finger, with glimpses of personalities like Norton and Weiner shaping a Summer tennis scene.
Connie Mack Leads In New Baseball Drama
New York April 1 reports Connie Mack dominates talk as baseball season opens with the Athletics facing high expectations. The feature traces Mack’s long influence, compares past stars like Bender and Coombs, and recalls historic rosters and landmark salaries shaping the game’s 1920s era.
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Rommel
Boxing Card Bouts Result From Open Event
The Des Moines report lists several fighters with results including Mike Mondel defeating Kenneth Tut in Des Moines Iowa and Johnny Marsh stopping Lobby Igons in St Dual. Indianapolis Jack Kane barely edged Toss of Pittsburg while Donavin Al Brown of New York beat Steve Naveaul in Cleveland. Wil Allen of Cuenga defeated Chic Humes of Now Medford in foul filled action.
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al Brown
New York
Steve Navaeul
Cleveland
Atle Martin
New Bedford
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Wil Allen
Cuenga
Chic Humes
Medford
Pancho Knocks Out Kid Ruiz In Sixth Round
Pancho delivers a stoppage at six in a bout at the Business Men’s gym. Ruiz tipped the scale around 120 1 2 pounds and fought hard, but Pancho’s fists and ring strategy dominated the final rounds. Pancho’s win fuels upcoming plans including a Monday night engagement in Okidawa City against Duke Craig amid a busy two-bout week in San Antonio.
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Bowling League Scoring Sparks Record Night
A Bowling Commercial Handicap League event saw Avi Bee Yuin lead with a 696 second place score, while Dave Lent’s team claimed a win over Pearse Drug Company as the Johnston-Whitworth Drug company fell behind. Multiple players exceeded the 500 mark as levels rose and new records were noted in the late evening session.
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Pitchers Shine In Southern Openers
Atlanta reports opening day in the Southern Association with low scores as Stealy Welding and others hold down runs. Birmingham and Mobile win while Nashville, Memphis, and Little Rock execute selective hitting, base pilfers, and notable debuts as governors participate in opening ceremonies.
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Felber
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Early Umpiring Sparks Fractured Game Blunder
chaotic Chicago report describes early baiting and a disputed baseball game interrupting play. Allegations flow from umpire conduct to crowd actions as Saint Louis misplays lead to a halted match while Indianapolis clinches a 4 0 victory over Minnesota with Burwell delivering a standout pitching performance.
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Frogs Split Doubleheader With Texas U in Fort Worth
In a Texas doubleheader at Fort Worth Uncle Billy Disch’s team split the games. Texas won the first 4 to 1 after a tenacious pitching duel, while Texas Christian edged Texas 6 to 1 in the second game with Toray and Raillow delivering key hits. Wallis and Walker starred for TCU as Buckley and J Williams held hard for Texas.
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