Reminiscences of Pasts Hurled by Billiard Wizards
The article recalls famed billiards clashes featuring Jake Schaefer and Frank Ives plus William Hoppe. It highlights Schaefer’s dramatic 1908 Chicago win over Ives, a landmark in the game's history, with long runs, high averages, and crowd scenes around the final night. It notes Joe Ullman, Abe Levy, Maxey Blumenthal era betting and the 2000 a side match as part of the era’s drama.
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William F. Hoppe
George Sutton
Chicago
New Yorker
Sutton
Alfredo DeOro
Jake Schaefer
Frank Ives
Central Music Hall
St. Louis
DeOro
Jerome Keogh
Ives
Schaefer Crosse
Joe Ullman
Abe Levy
Maxey Blumenthal
Schaefer
Jake
Schaefed
Buffs Hopeful After Tough Start In Texas League
Houston fans rally despite the Buffs sliding to the cellar with a string of one run losses. New signings Dode Criss and Roger Edmondson boost Houston pitching as Otto Sons Day approaches and the Nationals train in Charlottesville amid strong infield defense claims.
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Houston
Tex
Buffs
Galveston
Dode Criss
Venice
Roger Edmondson
Eddy
Dode
Ware
Rose
Napier
Clarke
Ray
Harris
Roy Allen
Oran Dodd
Jeff Clarke
Tom Harris
Houston Energy
Otto Sons
Houston Rooters
Reds Front Office Offers English Course for Cuban Catcher
Manager Herzog indicates willingness to send Mike Gonzales to school and fund English studies at the Red Club’s expense to nurture the Cuban catcher into a top backstop.
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Herzog
The
Reds
Mike Gonzales
Red Club
Dallas Fans Rally as Struggles Continue in Early Campaign
Dallas Tex April 18 The Dallas team, hurt by injuries and a 30 day suspension for infielder Jordan, played through ten days with effort despite setbacks. Catcher Menafee broke a hand and pitcher Erickson suffers pleurisy while Basham and Kellerman heal. Owner Joe Gardner faces fan support amid controversy but the club remains hopeful for a pennant push with possible help from major league allies.
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Dallas
Tex
Gus Kellerman
Giants
Menafee
Basham
Kellerman
Erickson
Joe Gardner
Jordan
Federal League turmoil aided Ray Chapman salary rise
The ongoing Federal League turmoil helped Ray Chapman secure a substantial 1914 salary increase. He received an additional 1500 dollars in his new contract.
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Federal League
Ray Chapman
Ray
Memphis Southern League Club Nears 1914 Signing
Manager Mike Finn of the Memphis Southern League team has nearly completed his 1914 roster with 32 men gathered. Most are recruits to be given tryouts in the coming weeks.
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Mike Finn
Memphis
Cassidy Signs with Federals After Western Outfield Stint
Minor league outfielder Harry Cassidy of Denver last season joins the Federals. He has been ordered to report in Chicago on March 1 for assignment.
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Federals
Harry Cassidy
Denver
Cassidy
Chicago
Comanches and Apaches Win In Junior B Indoor Baseball
In the Junior B Indoor Baseball League at the Y M C A on Saturday the Comanches beat the Mohawks 4 to 3. The Apaches edged the Cherokees 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel led by H Hamilton and Stewart. Barr, Dascomb, R Porter, King, Postlewaite, Gibson, Clarke, Ivancich, Beltel, Evans, Miller, Jonas, Stewart, and Tatum were among the standout performers.
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Comanches
Mohawks
Apaches
Barr
Dascomb
R. Porter
Porter
King
Postlewaite
Gibson
Clarke
Ivancich
H. Hamilton
Stewart
Hamilton
Beltel
Evans
Miller
Jonas
Tatum
Longhorns Open First Southwest College Wrestling Meet
In Austin Texas on April 18 the University of Texas hosted the first Southwest college wrestling meet. Texas defeated Nebraska in two of three bouts and Charlie Turner and Smith of Roswell both won their matches while Joe Glenny of Houston edged Paschal of Nebraska in the 128 pound bout. The event signals wrestling's potential permanent place in Texas athletics.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Southwest
University of Texas
Universit Nebraska
Longhorns
Charlie Turner
Roswell
N. M
Longhorn
Oklahoma
Houston
Guenther
Nebraska
University of Chicago
Smith
Joe Glenny
Paschal
Beaumont Team Optimistic On Strong Start And Possible Additions
Beaumont reports recent wins validate manager Leidy's likely strong roster as heavy hitting and teamwork drive results. Rumors place Wylie and Giants pitcher Schupp joining soon, with Nixon sold to clear space. Attendance soars with 3000 fans last Sunday and rising crowds, while road trip tests mettle before a 15 game home stretch. Heine Berger holds out over Nashville terms.
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Wylie
Schupp
New York Giants
Nixon
Beaumont
Cotton pursues Nationals tryout at own expense
Ward Cotton traveled from Iowa to the Nationals training camp asking for a tryout, paying his own suit, room and board. He hopes to earn a chance to join the team.
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Feds
Ward Cotton
Iowa State
Nationals
Pinks Edge Blues To Claim Junior B Pennant
The Pinks clinched the Junior B Basketball League pennant by one game over the Blues in a final contest. Key players included Roy Ransom at left forward, William Gibson as partner forward, Hassel King at center, Hix Green at left guard, and Captain Stewart at guard. Stewart’s versatility and defensive impact earned him All-American recognition.
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Drew
The
Pinks
Roy Ransom
George Wheeler
Hassel King
Hix Green
Norris Stewart
William Gibson
Blues
Ransom
King
Stewart
Ander
Waco Navigators Show Strong Hitting as Pennant Chance Grows
Waco fans applaud the Navigators for strong hitting and solid play in 1914. Manager Hardy contemplates lineup tweaks with Rose and Malmquist boosting the lineup while Grubb and Johnson pace pitching. Outfield struggles noted and Bill Goodman under suspension lingering.
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Waco
Tex
Navigators
Hardy
Rose
Bill Rennard
Tanner
Malmquist
Akin
Grubb
Dallas
Fort Worth
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Foster
Chas. Rees Co
Chas. Rees Optical Company
Rees
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Gunter Hotel
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Pilot Leidy
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Naps
Heine
Nashville Club
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Bill Goodman
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Lincoln
DR. S. San Antonio, Texas
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Taadiy
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Siadt
Rome
Moore
N. A. Haizlip
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