Opening Day Sparks Renewed Baseball Fever Across Leagues
Opening day excitement rises as fans anticipate a 96th big league season with six games across the majors. Brooklyn meets Boston Atlanta? The schedule lists Boston at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, and Chicago at Detroit among others. Historic pennant tallies showcase Boston and Philadelphia leading the American League with six titles each, while national leagues reflect decades of eastern club dominance and rising western contenders.
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Sunday School A A Formed With Venue Elected President
A new Sunday School A A group formed with over fifteen city Sunday schools represented. The Sun day School leagues merged into a two division Sunday School athletic association at MC A venue and will promote clean athletics. A. M. Verne was elected president with Thomas Davis Gish as vice president Roker Stokes secretary and Otto Pfeiffer treasurer.
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Tobin Hill Triumphs as Rally Powers Six-Run Ninth
Tobin Hill broke a 6 6 tie with a six-run ninth inning rally to seal the win. Junior team dominated late, scoring six unanswered runs to secure the victory.
Local Baseball League Notes From Sunday Practice Game
Robin Hill Brotchos of the San Antonio Junior Baseball League played a Sunday practice game against the Kingsbury Tizers. J Wattie and Harry Max starred. Olson, Wheeler, and Watts contributed strong defensive and batting displays for their teams.
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Amateurs Get Busy in National Boxing Tournament
Boston officials report a crowded evening as the national amateur boxing tournament under the Boston Athletic Association advances to the semi finals. Eight weight classes from flyweight to heavyweight are in contention with athletes from across the United States and Canada competing.
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Exhibition Scores Move Through Early Baseball Week
Reports from multiple cities detail exhibition results and roster moves. Grimes suspended by Bresnahan after refusing to join the royal club following a Giants release. Cubs near opening with solid form as Alex ander expected to start. Boston plans a strong infield with Pratt and McInnis added. Giants to face Fordham in final tuneups before Philadelphia opener. Boland released by Tigers due to pitching injuries. Coffeyville based events highlight regional league class D qualifier. Don Hurmin defeats Dick Loadman in eight rounds in Philadelphia.
Pancho to Fight Logan Scrapped by Beethovee Hall Bout
Pancho unable to fight due to boils at BMAGC HQ. Promoter Travis plans a substitute bout for the Beethovee Hall night card headlined by Ray Long versus Bud Logan. The program includes three four round bouts, with Kid Buck or Johnny Wilson eyed as Merino's opponent and Shoey Shoemaker refereeing.
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Wireless radio brings ring action to Hartford crowd
A private radio station in Hartford transmitted the boxing match as fans heard the clang of the gong and shouts from the crowd. Hiram Percy Maxim, wireless expert, attended with a Pittsburg Electric Company representative at ringside describing the fight over the air.
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Independents Set To Battle Bears At League Park
The Independents will meet the San Antonio Bears in an exhibition at League Park on Wednesday afternoon. Manager Johnny Nee announced the 3 80 pm start as the Texas League opens, following a rain postponement of a prior planned Sunday game.
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Bruins Preseason Opener to Feature Connelly Debut
Friday marks the Bruins last preseason contest with Joe Connelly making his first appearance for the Bear outfield. President Benson of the San Antonio club said no official first ball ceremony will occur at Beslumont's opener, but local Rotary glee squad led by Alva Wileus and a band will boost the crowd.
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Golf star Kirkwood sails to England for Open events
Australian Open golf champion Joseph Kirkwood travels aboard the Aquatania from New York on April 12 to England for the English and French Open championships. He plans to return to the United States for the national open after completing the events. Lone Star Midgets defeat Fred Hummert Cubs 18 to 6 in baseball. Lotterymen Scott Winkler and Pierce win, Theis and Gastinger top scorers for the losers.
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State rifle meet set for June 27 to July 2 at Camp Mabry
Justin Texas April 12 announces dates for the state rifle matches to be held at Camp Mabry from June 27 to July 2. The event follows the state National Guard tournament with San Antonio sending the largest contingent. G J Cline of San Antonio won the pistol championship and plans to defend his trophy in Austin. San Antonio is noted as a leading center for urgent shooting activity with a municipal range.
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Gibbons to Return in Minneapolis Bout
Mike Gibbons of St Paul is matched with Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis for a ten round catch weight bout in Minneapolis on April 21 or 22. Gibbons last fought two years ago beating M Dowd.
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Umpires Ban Profanity and Foreign Substances in Opening Season
Chicago April 12 report states players using profanity on the field will be banished immediately. President Tuesday directs umpires to enforce rules for the season opening, forbidding foreign substances on pitches and banning spit balls and other freak deliveries.
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Ray Draws With Dundee in Hartford Lightweight Bout
A ten round draw occurred Monday night when Ray boxed Dundee in Hartford Connecticut. Reporters say the bout was closely contested with both fighters exchanging blows and the decision listed as a draw by a majority of sport writers. The event took place in Hartford and involved ring action reported from Millsburg and York connections.
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