Saigh Ops to Oust Chandler Gains Steam in Baseball
Chicago writer John Drebinger reports Saigh, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, is leading a covert revolt to block A B Chandler’s re election as baseball commissioner. The plan centers on gathering support among owners ahead of December meetings and a May decision.
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Death of Walter Salm Remembers Texas League Pioneer
Phoenix honors Walter Salm a rugged first baseman and longtime Texas League stalwart who played for San Antonio Fort Worth Houston and Galveston in 1918 and 1923 led Wichita Falls as president and manager and influenced figures like J Alvin Gardner and Bob Tarleton saluting a man described as a hustling hitter and a tough opponent whose career spanned 15 Texas League seasons and several clubs.
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Old Timers Celebrate Baseball in San Antonio Plan
A proposed San Antonio old timers event aims to boost local interest by staging a major old timers baseball celebration akin to New York's. The Alamo Peck Old Timers Association hosts gatherings every few months, attracting locals and fans who trade stories and memories, with plans for a prominent downtown venue and meals for attendees.
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Banquet plan to revive old timers rally in baseball season
The piece proposes moving a Saturday or Sunday game to afternoon to allow veterans to attend a banquet in the evening. Small reservation fees could cover banquet costs and many would still attend. It notes NY coverage sparked interest among old Amers and calls for an annual rally as a feature of the late baseball season. It hints at inviting Johnny Fielder of the Chamber of Commerce to host.
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National Skeet Shooting Meet crowns five division champions
At Dallas on August 2 opening day of the thirteenth annual National Skeet Shooting Meet produced top scores. Grant Jiseng of Houston beat Alex Kerr and Earl Stoner for the open title with 1925 290. Ann Marlin of San Antonio won the women's division with 88x100. D Lee Braun of Dallas led industry class with 98x100 and Dickie Greco of Tampa topped juniors with 91x100. Charles Poulton led San Antonio with 84x100, fourth in Class AA. Joe Prost Jr. edged by five thirds for senior honours while Frost claimed Class B runner up with 98x100. Ed Sherer and R L Buford posted 93x200 in a 2 man team event.
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Art Veltiman Announces All-Stars For Youth Team
Art Veltiman's All-Stars name a youth squad called the Wrambling Wreck Allstars, with players under 19 training at Van Drett stadium and Mission stadium event sponsored locally. A four month plan begins with first practice at 1 p.m. on Worhesday Anatline, aiming to schedule games and build a cohesive unit.
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Tennis Championship Delayed by Rain Stalls Play
National junior and boys championships stalled by a cloudburst yesterday. First-round play still to be completed, with likely extension to Sunday as finish may move from Saturday to the: event faced weather delays and rescheduling.
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Chandler Backing Seen For Commissioner’s Relection
A baseball insider says the commissioner has a comfortable majority among 16 club presidents and is a likely candidate for a second term. The source warns Salgh against provoking the commissioner if he values baseball as a business, noting Chandler has since lost one of his strongest allies.
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Yankees Tigers Clash In Crucial One Game Series
A 7:50 p.m. local start at Briggs Stadium features a mound duel between Tommy Byrne of the Yankees and Art Houtteman of the Tigers as New York aims to regain first in the American League. Stengel’s club seeks early lead while Byrne boasts a 12-3 lifetime mark against Detroit.
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Wenvisa Indians rally to beat Comfort Wildcats 9 7 at Joe's Place
Wenvisa Indians overcame a 7 4 deficit with six Missouri Pacific Eagles style runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh to defeat Comfort Wildcats 9 7 at Joe's Place. Ernest Bruno and I Garcia each homered and drove in two while Reyes led losers with three RBIs. Indians seek more wins as Losoya Tigers host Sabinal Tigers at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Ladies Night in Brooklyn at Ebbets Field
In Brooklyn Aug 1 17 the Dodgers suffered three early errors as a Ladies Night crowd of 16 852 watched. Third baseman Bill Cox mishandled a ground ball, Dan Bankhead overthrew on a force, and Duke Snider muffed a line drive amid the chaos. Mrs Cox presented the Dodgers with a baby girl on Sunday.
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Chicago and Brooklyn Lead Dense National League Standings
Fragmented sports briefs recount Chicago and Brooklyn activity with rain postponements. Mentions standings, upcoming games including Detroit at Newark, and various team notes amid a crowded American League schedule and mixed results.
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Star Pacer Dies in Baltimore Stall
Cimarron Chief, a leading pacing horse from the Cimarron ranch stable, died at Baltimore Raceway stall. The 3 year old from Lemoore California had money in all 10 starts this season and won three stakes at Santa Anita and Laurel. He was prepared for the $45 000 Lizzie Brown Jug at Delaware, Ohio. Veterinarians cited an intestinal disturbance as the cause.
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S Flores Automen Play at Lackland
The S pores Auto team with 27 victories and 6 defeats this season travels to Lackland ABB to face the Wan Hawks at 7 30 p m Tuesday The game will be televised The Auto men advance in the City Major league championship playoffs which resume Monday
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Dan's Cafe Travelers Defeated by Alice Hubbers 7 To 4
In a Sunday baseball game at Alice Dan's Cafe Travelers fell 7 to 4 to the Alice Hubbers. Tony Ramirez hit a solo homer in the fourth for Alice. Players Daneene Thedvied Rirhand Keetan Laonnon and Ramitre noted in game write up.
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Satch Paige Seeks Big League Pay For Rest Of Season
A spokesman notes Satchel Paige could sign with a major league club for the stretch run but cannot afford to take peanuts. The Giants offered roughly 82000 for the season, with Paige getting 10 percent of gate elsewhere. Paige reportedly earned 8000 in three days in Boston and would take 25000 for the rest of the season if offered.
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Marino and Allen Fight for 112 Pound Title in Honolulu
In Honolulu on August 1 Terry Allen of London defends the 112 pound title against Dado Marino of Honolulu. The bout, expected to end before distance, could return the world lightest-weight crown to the United States after 20 years. Weigh-ins set for this afternoon. Marino weighed 149 pounds four months ago, while Allen’s guarantee is 17 500 dollars with sales under 20 000 to date.
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Fight Results Highlight Mixed Boxing Card in Wyoming
The report lists several bout results from a Wyoming card at THLE Carman Bostlia stopped Guill ermo mines in a notable finish. Archie Moor defeated Vernon Williams, Brooklyn Avero fought Togaano to a close decision, and Walter Hatney scored a win in Brooklyn as part of a dense slate of early 20th century results from Chicago and New York venues.
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Alamo Boat Club Regatta Schedule and Meet Results
The next Alamo Boat Club regatta is August 13 at Lake MecQueeney. Five members attended a regatta in Victoria on Sunday where Cotton Meeke won three firsts, Charney Wernette earned one first and three seconds, and Dr Dan Carnes took a seed and two thirds. Also competing were Leroy Bing and Jimmy Arnold.
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Texans who held world heavyweight title in 1915
The item notes Jack Johnson, Galveston native, won the world heavyweight title and lost it to Jess Willard in Havana in 1915. It ties to a Monday question and mentions San Antonio training by major league teams, with a Wednesday Light sports section expected to publish the answer.
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Pitcher Held In Killing In California Bar Incident
Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ee Grissom faces a manslaughter charge after a bar brawl left Warren Sherman dead from a fractured skull. Sheriff James N Froome said the incident occurred Sunday night at a tavern near Vebona California. Grissom, once a Reds hurler in the 1900s, reportedly left majors in 1904 to join the army and later played for the Phillies and Dodgers organizations.
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Draft orders hit Giants and Pirates rosters
Aug 1 reports show New York Giants catcher Sam Calderon and teammate Tonkie Gilbert ordered for Army physicals, Gilbert rated 1A due to marriage while Calderone lines up as single. Pirates lose first drafted player Ben Sarson to military service as Hutchinson key man. Preston Ward of Chicago Cubs receives 4F WWI class, yet notified for Springfield draft examination. Ward may take tests in Chicago or Springfield.
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