Opening day rain delays major league season
Washington, April 15. Opening day of the major league season was postponed by rain. The Senators were to play Boston in Washington as the opener. Roosevelt planned to throw the first ball and Congress gathered for the occasion. Six other games were moved to Tuesday across the American and National leagues with matchups including New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn.
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Guy Airey Welcomes Tusky Boy as Season Opens
Guy Airey, vice president and secretary of the Missions baseball club, became a proud father Monday as his wife gave birth to a seven pound two ounce Tusky boy. Airey rushed between the ball park, his downtown office and the hospital as the Texas league season opened. This is the Aireys’ second son, named Guy Junior, with the elder undecided on a name for the newborn.
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Andy Kirkaldy Dies A Famous Golf Pro In Scotland
Andrew Kirkaldy a renowned Royal and Ancient Golf Club professional from St Andrews died today at age nearing 60. He mentored players at Walker Cup events and influenced golf worldwide with his quiet leadership and memory of major Opens. He leaves a widow a son and three daughters and was famed for longtime service at St Andrews.
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23 Year-Old Ex-Champion Battles in Comeback Bid
The 23 year old ex-champion Al Ready, by the name Onosptite, returns in San Francisco tonight to face Frankie Wallace in a 10 round lightweight bout. California hosts two other notable bouts with King Lavingky vs Lee Ramage in Los Angeles and Bob Godwin meeting Frank Roweey in Hollywood. Maxey Rosenbloom continues his tour with a 11 rounder against Clyde Chastian in Oklahoma City, while Harlem Clowns light heavyweight title remains out of reach.
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Frank Roweey
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Clyde Chastian
Texas
Oklahoma City
Shields Tops List in Tennis Tourney at Sulphur Springs
In a chaotic report from Sulphur Springs West Virginia, Prank Shields of New York leads a field of Davis Cup players from the United States and Canada in a plaza tournament opening today, amid a list of high ranking racquet welders. In Colorado Springs a local businessman reports being robbed seven years ago and receives 80 cents via a letter from a Kansas City resident, explaining the repayment.
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Temple Surgeons Open Heart-of-Tor-Projected League Win
The Temple Surgeons defeated the Rosebud Roses 6 to 1 in the league opener. Pitcher Glarenca Wood limited the Roses to two hits, guiding Temple to the early win in warm April action.
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Joe Pate Umpire at L A Opener
Dallas April 18 Texas league opener assigns umpires for Tuesday games. Joe Pate listed as new umpire replacing Jim Gale Tony who retires. Pate, once a Fort Worth Cats semiprofessional star, is introduced alongside other officials for Tulsa Oklahoma City San Antonio matchups.
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Derby Dope: Mata Hart Leads Derby Contenders
Derby notes from Louisville and Lexington report Mata Hart from the Dixtana stable, trained by Clyde Van Dusen, arriving late but praised for performance. Dan Gabath and Norman D. stablemate show fast times. Penge Chance gains admirers with strong splits. Riskulus shows Texas Derby form as Derby week nears. Also, Regret, the first Kentucky Derby winning filly, dies at age two.
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Bad Knee May Keep Wiltse Off Mound For Mission Game
Left handed Hal Wiltse, expected to start for the San Antonio Missions against the Galveston Buccaneers, sustained a knee injury in a Sunday workout. Manager Henk Severeld lined up Ash Hill a to start if Wiltse cannot go, with Engle at short and Anderson at second. The Missions would face Galveston Tuesday at Techfield, with a lineup featuring Mazzera in right and Bettencourt at leadoff. Wiltse and Caldwell both looked solid in Sunday’s win at Luling, but no decision yet on Wiltse’s health.
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Signing Day Drama Headlines Walkathon Arena Wrestling Card
Promoter Harry Coffman announces a Wednesday night card at Walkathon arena featuring Scotty Dawkins from Austin and John Plummer of New Jersey in a potential 90 minute Have Mmit duel or possibly one fall. A second main event pits Charme Keverly against the Big Bad Wolf. Cy Vslone Fox faces Juan Humberto, aiming to break Humberto’s five straight wins with an opening draw noted against Bigwarne.
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Civic Clubs Play May 29 in Baseball Benefit
Announced by George Burnett, Rotary and Optimist clubs will stage a joint baseball game on Tuesday May 29 at Techfield. Rotary president Fa Arneson and Optimist chief R C Delavan lead efforts with committees named for ticket sales publicity grounds and more. Proceeds aid underprivileged children, drawing strong crowds in San Antonio.
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Atz Takes Over Tulsa On Eve Of Opener
Tulsa Oilers appoint Jake Atz to manage Tulsa as Texas League opens with Fort Worth and Dallas matchups. Atz brings three decades of helm and playoff experience, promising Hustle and leadership for a pennant chase in a four‑team round robin.
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San Antonio track opens with open house week
Officials approved the Aland Downs project in San Antonio as the nearly completed track prepares for an April 23 spring meeting and racing to begin the following Monday. The open house will showcase the facility to an expected crowd of 25 000 as horses parade and equipment operates under loudspeakers.
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Brackenridge and St Anthony Lead Week Schedule Report
Schedule for the coming week lists Lanier Tech Central and Jefferson with results from the past week showing Brackenridge 18 St Anthony 10 Lanier 4 Central 2 Jefferson 4 Tech 25 Jefferson 2 and Central Q Lanier 7 St Anthony 2 Tech 7 Brackenridge 4 Sacred Heart Wins over St Marys Crusaders 9 8 on Sunday with batteries listed for Sacred Heart and St Marys teams.
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Semifinals of BrackEnridge spring park golf tournament
Semifinals in the championship and handicap flight feature matches with Halbert Grumbley facing G L Luce and Tom Lawrence meeting W W Moore after Lawrence ousted Lorraine Young. Pairings include several second and third flights with numerous named players listed for first-round and ongoing matches at the San Antonio Country Club.
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Sayers Beats Tank Company Club 10-4 in Fort Sam Houston
Sayers defeated Second Tank Company of Fort Sam Houston 10-6 Sunday at Sayers in Wolfe. Highlights include Callaway Howerton three hits and Kimble striking out, with Maddox and Colvin contributing two hits each. Umpires Brown and Calloway.
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Dragons to Hold Motorcycle Meet in San Antonio Tour
Dragon Motorcycle Club announced a meet at Revard farm near Sulphur Springs road for Sunday April 29. Entries expected from Beaumont Waco and Houston for the combination flat race and hill climb events.
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