Nags Revenge Themselves On Martina In Texas League
In Houston, April 16, Buffaloes premier slabman Joseph Martina faced San Antonio as the Bronchos slammed early runs. San Antonio built a four run first inning and held on as Houston mounted a late rally but fell short 6 to 1. Baggan Sicking Perry and Northen led the offense with multiple hits while Clyde Barfoot carved out control on the mound for Houston.
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Fort Worth Panthers Tie Waco in 11 Innings for 3–2 Defeat
Fort Worth and Waco battled 11 innings as Waco won 3–2 on a walk‑off single by Leslie after Sylvester and Hoffmann’s hits. Wachtel started for Fort Worth, with Whittaker taking the loss in the ninth. the game lasted 2 hours 15 minutes.
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Gassers Rally Past Giants to Open Texas League Win
In Dallas on April 16 Shreveport struck for six eighth inning runs to surge past the Dallas Giants 8 to 7. Dallas had led 7 2 in the seventh before Shreveport’s late surge and a closing Gem Munsell effort shut down the rally. Wild pitching by Lewis and Compere helped seal the victory for Shreveport.
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Herzog in the Fold Joins Braves at Philadelphia
New York April 16 Charles Herzog has signed with the Boston Nationals and will join the Braves at Philadelphia. Terey Haughton, president, announced this morning that Herzog’s contract is complete and he will report to the team in Philadelphia.
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Texas League Standings and Monday Results
The Texas League standings reflect Monday results with San Antonio beating Houston 6 to 1, Fort Worth defeating Waco 2 to 1, and Shreveport downing Dallas 7 to 3. Today’s schedule features San Antonio at Houston, Waco at Fort Worth, and Shreveport at Dallas.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid American League Play
The American League standings show Boston leading with a strong record followed by New York Philadelphia and Washington. Today’s schedule features St Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Washington.
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National League Matchups Shuffle in Early Schedule
Boston travels to Philadelphia while Brooklyn visits New York and Pittsburgh heads to Cincinnati. Chicago plays St Louis in the key divisional showdown as teams begin early-season trials.
Mon day shooting at Municipal Range yields multiple possibles
At the Municipal Rifle and Pistol Range on Monday several shooters posted high scores and possibles. JX. M. Ingram achieved two possibles on rifle and bullseye targets, with other standouts including TA Rieber, G W Sweet, and Lt. LeTulley in various distances. EF O Quinn and Silas also posted notable scores, while newcomers like Lt. Klingen smith joined the competition.
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Easy win as Hibernians topple Headquarters on Sunday
Ancient Order of Hibernians routed Headquarters 11 to 2 on the diamond. Larson started on the mound for the soldiers but lasted two innings before being relieved. Wy Itried pitched well for the downtowners until the seventh. Ledger Picard and Fhiherty led with multiple timely hits and Ledger starred at third. Simmons stood out for the losers in left field.
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Team To San Marcos On Friday NWT Welly Field
The Welly Field post baseball team coached by Lieut. Liarold Semple will travel to San Marcos Friday morning likely by motor trucks to face the Southwest Texas Normal team in the afternoon. Probable Kelty Wielders lineup includes Starry Bes sola Higginbotham Sehnaars Brown Spreitzer Gilroy Lentz Harms Ielly Ardis Walkup Bierman with pitchers listed.
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Mathewson Tops Cobb In Detroit Checkers Match
Baseball writers laud a new checkers tale as Christy Mathewson arrives to challenge Ty Cobb. Cobb, self styled checker of major league caliber, faces a swift defeat as Mathewson makes a sharp opening move and wins.
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Cap the checker ace and a vanished game in town
An old soldier nicknamed Cap was the town’s star checker player as spectators watched him in action. A sudden challenge led to a brief two minute game where the home player lost his men and conceded, with the events ending as the stranger learned he had fallen into Mathewson’s list of victims.
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Yanks Take Opener at Washington in 6 To 3 Victory
New York Americans beat Washington 6 to 3 to open the American League season. Walter Johnson struggled, Frank Baker drove in three runs for the visitors. President was absent. ceremony limited to the flag-raising and Star Spangled Banner. 13 000 spectators attended.
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Ruth Beats Mackmen 1-0 in Opening Boston Win
Ruth limited Philadelphia to four hits through four innings as Boston edged the Phillies 1 to 0 in the season opener. The game featured strong defense from McTnnis at third in a new position and Strunk’s solid outfield play. Attendance was about 7,000 amid bright opening-day conditions.
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Black to Play White Camp Travis Baseball Title Fight
Camp Travis Liberties face Camp Travis Regulars in a two color clash for city and army baseball supremacy. The Liberties, manned by Depot Brigade soldiers, boast wins over all black teams in San Antonio including the Black Bronchos. They plan a trip to Austin to meet Houston Normal and the Austin City team on the weekend.
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Evers Linked With Jersey City After Boston Departure
John J. Wyers left Boston for Troy after saying his link to the club is past. Manager Barrow reportedly requested his absence from the uniform. Johnny Evers was to meet in Troy to discuss joining Jersey City of the International League.
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Welly Fleet Track Meet Postponed to April 20
The Welly Fleet track meet, rescheduled from two weeks prior due to rain, will take place Saturday April 20. A new athletic field and stands are expected to be ready, with prizes exceeding $140 offered by local firms for event winners.
Golf gains popularity amid war work activity
Golf remains popular as war priorities limit travel. San Antonio's Municipal and Country Club courses see bigger crowds though only one tournament was played this year. Notable players include Welly Field planners Paxton Gulick Tlare Jacks Dutchison and Philadelphians Hiddle Pennarie at local courses with visitors from St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and Houston.
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Brackenridge Baseball Set for Busy Week Schedule
Brackenridge School leads the Academic League unbeaten and plans a full week if weather allows. Friday features Brackenridge versus Academy in a nine inning league clash while Main Avenue High faces Peacock Military and San Antonio Academy at St Louis College. Tuesday Brackenridge meets St Louis College and Peacock joins Brackenridge in the following day’s card.
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Alexander to Pitch in Opener for Nationals
St Louis April 18 Grov lexander premier pitcher in the national league will pitch for the Nationals today when the league season opens here.
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