San Antonio 1888 State League opener reported by The Light
The Light's copy recounts San Antonio's first State League game on April 8 1888 a 1 3 loss to Austin with weak battery and missing players. It notes crowd size about 1000 observers and enthusiastic though chilly reception. The article mentions team formation efforts frequent player arrivals and Western Union wiring plans to connect the ballpark for live news.
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Omparw
Bruin
San Antonio
Seutey i
Worthy
Ost
The
Alamo Gilynie
Bonday
Austin
Capital City
Government Hill
T O
R. J Hanlon
Espire
Rf Western Union Telegraph Company
Commerce Street
Orebatl Park
Wouter
Krug Awaits His Penalty After Attack on Umpire
Los Angeles Times reports on Marty Krug of the Pacific Coast League awaiting punishment for an incident in the seventh inning of yesterday's game. Angels manager grabbed Magon by the throat and shook him while teammates restrained Westervelt. A bottle and cushions flew, injuring Reason after a disputed drive.
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Los Angel
Apr
Montorner
Marty Krug
Los Angeles
Tule
Hal Hasan
Angels
Magon
Aniire -Weatervelt
Winded Shooters Lead at Southern Poette Gun Club
Wind affected a weekly shoot by the Southern Poette Gun Club as L. Nicholeon led with a high score of 90 targets. Other top marks included G. T. Nicholson and H. Penalty among a field listing shooters from multiple locales in a 100 target series.
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Agniit
Molshers
Poettie
Ally
der Sa-Well
Ator
Blorlon
Koiloon
Mayen
Kroagers
Miss Browne barred from amateur golf in U S G A ruling
United States Golf Association bans professional tennis star Miss Mary Browne from a marter golf event, stirring debate on amateur status among golf and tennis circles. Texas officials and Western golf figures weigh implications for future cross sport participation and policy enforcement.
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Jon
U. S. YA
Tocal Ty
Lewis
Youngs
Rows Youngs
Texas
Rot
Sam ‘Hice
Goore Goslin
Eppa Rixey
Hopers
Hob Springs
Arnol Stutz
Brooklyn
Texas Association
Toraga Tennis Association
Tecor
Tenguis
Miss Browne
TENAS
U. S
Leon Walthall
San Antonin
Walcher Gail
Ax Levis White
Berkeley Hell
Browne Rules Out of Amateur Golf and Tennis
Mary Browne, famed in tennis and golf, is barred from amateur competition by the United States Golf Association for acting detrimentally to the games. She resigned from amateur tennis, opening a shop in Cleveland, as sectional views split on her eligibility.
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NYW XO
Mary K. Browne
Gkill
United States Golf and Aviation
Goltedox
Cleveland
Qavent [Nots
Hobart Tr, Young
Western Golf Association
Chicago
Mina Bowie
W.gal
Misa Browne
Sectional Association
California
Francis Oulmet
H. W. US
Iniquin
Ational
Leariniment
Chilmor
Suratay Duar
VLA Lyles
Baseball's winter scandals boost Texas league attendance
Texas league opening day crowds rose from 34 451 in 1926 to 51 685 this spring, with Fort Worth and Beaumont lagging while Dallas, San Antonio and Wichita Falls posted gains. The boosts are credited to renewed fan interest despite scandals, illustrating the publicity power surrounding baseball.
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Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Wart Worth
S.reeces
Tyan
Sean
San Trento
Houston
Boxing Results From San Francisco and Montreal Shows
In San Francisco County Precinct, Preston New York stopped Verand Jlampain in a ceremonial knockout. Earl Bla of St Paul defeated Genege Bourland of Chicago in a separate bout. Leo Kil Ray, Canadian featherweight champion, defeated Chris Newton in Montreal to extend his unbeaten streak.
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Associated Press
San Prancisco
Jounty Preston
New York
Teojimient
Verand Jlampain
Prance
Earl Bla
St. Paul
Montreat-Leo
Kil) Ray
Canada
Chris Newton
Wuronta
Salazar to Pitch Versus Old Mates in Twinbill
Salazar, renowned curveball artist, is slated to start for the Aztec in the Sunday doubleheader at Van Thuely Stadium. First game begins around 2:30 with the aim to quiet his former teammates, while in the second, the Aztecs meet Walsh Sheet Metal Workers of Ostron in a scheduled nightcap.
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Leo Satezar
Migeourt-Pacific
West Siders
Dirnt
Hiefhender
van Thuely
Salavar
Walsh Sheet Metal Workers
Callahan Signs Up For June 13 Scrap
Callahan signs up for a June 13 heavyweight bout. Promoter Dick Winald of Mushy Qailahan announces the match against a potent opponent, with a tentative venue in New York.
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Callahan
Apel
Wither
Willie Vint
Chetapeen
Siar Benne Widen
Livy Dow Citi
Way C'Helon
Myers
al Pooutully
Cards Giants Celebrate in Style at Home Openings
The Cardinals beat the Cubs 4 to 2 in St Louis as World Series champions celebrate a home opener marked by Sherdel on the mound and a pennant-winning aura. The Giants mark 25 years under John McGraw with a win over the Phillies at the Polo Grounds led by Hornsby and Lindstrom. Babe Ruth’s era echoed as Cochran’s homer helps beat the Yankees. Tigers blank the Browns in Detroit with Whitehill and Bird contributing. Robins top Braves 4 to 3 as Barrett homers, halting a seven-game stretch.
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Fang
Care Ilinalg
St. Louis
Cubs
Wee Willie Sherdel
John M'Graw
Giants
Joh Mc Graw
Polo Grounds
Hornsby
Lindstrom
Phillies
Lippy
Connie Meek
Ruth
Mickey Cochrane
Hiladelphia
Tigers
Browns
Detroit
St Louis Browns
Swith
Whitehill
Father Bird
Indiana
Rerstsins
Lyons
Brooklyn Robins
Braves
Bob Barrett
Memphis
S A Ex-Aggies Gather For San Jacinto Day Event
Ex-Aggies and their families will join former Vetus A and M College students for San Jacinto Day observances in San Antonio Thursday night. The San Antonio A and M club and A M Mothers Club plan a joint program with speakers, songs, and gatherings across the city.
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San Jacinto
Vetus A
M. College
Ant
San Antonio A. and
M. Club
A. and M. Mothers Club
W. A. Orth
L. D. Royer
Harvey Briggs
G. M. Callaway
D i. Hoff
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D. G. Swope
Myrtle Burke
W.M. Schmitt
Frank Vaden
Talph Soape
Dal” Royer
Tenetmaafer
Kurt Ex
D. M. Olivarri
San Antonio
Rorpenpanils
ORB
Alea
Karles Watkivan
Watt Pitches Cats to Win Over Dallas
Watt leads the Cats to victory over Dallas with strong pitching and timely hits. Hunter and Watt each tally multiple runs as Batting and fielding miscues surface. notable plays include a two-base hit and a pair of stolen bases.
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Watt
Dallas
Hunter
Raa-Baca
Bischott
Bones
Stowe
Banowitz
Morsé
Riley
Grass
Linchmore
Tedfern
McDon
Ald
Percy
Grigg
Aebrie
Rain and Darkness Stop Spuds at Braemar Meet
In a murky, rain soaked Braemar event the Spuds failed to fire as darkness fell. Strong performances from local athletes included Laing and Sehgal with scattered highlights, but the team faltered to a lopsided 22 to 2 loss as gusts and poor visibility hampered efforts.
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Sehgal
Trateka
Aehaekel Vlodal
Segall Gant
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