Dallas Series Keeps San Antonio Near Pennant Lead
San Antonio sits four points behind league leaders as rain halted Fort Worth. Austin battered Houston while San Antonio travels to Dallas for four games with the Giants, then Waco for three, aiming to stay atop the pennant race. Managers plan Browning to start, with Bader opposing.
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San Antonio
North Texas
Morris Field
Fort Worth
Austin
Houston
Aiichers
Taylor
Ray
Dallas
Giants
Waco
Buffaloes
Navigators
Beaumont
Galveston
Metz
Browning
Davenport
Goodwin
Rogers
Frank Browning
Bader
Taylor Outpitches Ray in 2 1 Austin Victory
In Houston yesterday Taylor outpitched Ray and Austin won 2 to 1. Both runs by the visitors came on triples followed by squeeze plays. Whiteman scored on a second inning triple. Final score Austin 2, Houston 1.
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Houston
Tex
Taylor
Ray
Austin
Papeven
Whiteman
Rh. H. B. Houston
Reynolds
Bobo
Howell
Waco Tops Beaumont In Third Straight Game
Waco defeated Beaumont 2 to 0 in the third consecutive game played yesterday afternoon. Stewart, recalled after being farmed out to Calburne, appeared and hit well. Beaumont visits Waco again today due to a schedule change. In Marion, the San Antonio Bowling Club will travel to face the local team tomorrow in a scheduled match.
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Tex
Beaumont
Stewart
Cleburne
R. H. EB
Ogle
Carson
Eaumont
Larsen
Dawson
Leidy
Marion
San Antonio
Metz Pigs Waco as League's Dark Horse
Frank Metz now manages the San Antonio Broncs and predicts a Texas league pennant push. He says the team trails Houston by four points after sweeping them at home and plans to overtake Houston, then challenge the Navigators as Waco remains a key threat.
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Dallas
Tex
Houston
Waco
Frank Metz
San Antonio
Broncs
Metz
Rose
Navigators
Taft letter to Thorpe praises Carlisle athlete
President Taft sent a congratulatory letter to James Thorpe the Carlisle Indian boy named the best all around athlete at the Stockholm Olympic games. He lauded Thorpes victory and physical development urging right living and thinking as a model for American citizens and wishing him future success.
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Washington
Taft
James Thorpe
Stockholm
Man in Denison Claims to be Original Kid McCoy
In Denison Texas a man calling himself the original Kid McCoy denies arrest in London. He says his brother used the name after a shoulder injury ended his own boxing career and that he arranged fights for the younger man before he went to Paris to beat Carpentier. He sent his manager to New York to probe the London arrest charges.
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Denison
Kid” McCoy
Tex
McCoy
London
Norman Selby
Charley
Kid
Paris
Carpentier
Kid McCoy
New York
Tab Too Small for Rose in Stockholm Story
An American athlete Ralph Waldo Rose faced a bath disaster in Stockholm as the tub ran dry and he became stuck. Matt McGrath and a steward freed the giant putter from the cramped tub in a humorous early morning mishap.
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Stockholm
Finland
Ralph Waldo Rose
Matt McGrath
Vote for A. H. Jones for Mayor
Andrew Sackalexis Penobscot Indian Olympic athlete returns to OLD TOWN Me after Stockholm marathon fourth place to warm reception by Mayor Stephens and citizens. Tribesmen line the ferry for another homecoming greeting. Play for New York Title features H H Brally California player winning two matches in New York state championship tennis tournament.
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Old Town
Andrew Sackalexis
Stockholm
Stephens
Sockalexis
New York
H. H. Brally
California
W. D. Hadsel
Seton Porter
F. C. Inman
R. D. Little
Cowboys Seek Sunday Baseball Game With Amateur Team
The Cowboy Steers look for a Sunday afternoon game against a strong amateur team. Arrangements can be made by calling new phone 1283.
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Cowboy Steers
Midkiff to Join Yankees from San Antonio
Third baseman Midkiff of the San Antonio team will play in a New York American uniform next season. The move was arranged by George Leidy while managing the Bronchos in the Southern league and was confirmed by Marty Wolfferton in St Louis. Midkiff will report after the Texas league season ends.
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Midkiff
San Antonio
George Leidy
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Light
Marty Wolverton
Highlanders
St. Louis
Texas League Yesterday's Results Brief
Waco defeated Beaumont 2 to 0 while Austin beat Houston 2 to 1. Games at Fort Worth and Dallas were rained out. Today San Antonio visits Dallas, Houston goes to Waco, Galveston to Fort Worth, and Beaumont travels to Austin.
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Beaumont
Austin
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Antonio
Galveston
Seseveee
SAN Antonio Ovsees
ALB
Baseball Scores Across The League Today
American League results include Chicago 5 New York 3 and Washington 4 Detroit 0. Boston and St. Louis were blanked 0 0 with rain at Cleveland. Today matchups feature Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at St. Louis.
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New York
Washington
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Psyd
P.C
Wee
Sane
National League scores and matchups reported
New York beat Cincinnati 4 to 0 while Chicago won 3 to 2 against Brooklyn. Pittsburg defeated Boston 3 to 0 and St. Louis triumphed over Philadelphia 4 to 0. Matchups list Pittsburg in Boston, Cincinnati in New York, Chicago in Brooklyn, St. Louis in Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
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Enemas
Philadelphia - Seeeee
Rooklyn
Steet Eee
Bresnahan protests Phillies victory over infield fly ruling
St Louis manager Billy Bresnahan filed a protest with league president Lynch over Umpire Orth not allowing an infield fly claim in the fifth inning. With runners on first and second and one out Konetchy failed to catch a fly near first base and Philadelphia later scored two runs to win.
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Um Philadelphia
Renee
St. Louis
National League Baseball Club
Lynch
Philadelphia
Orth
Konetchy
Lobert
Low Become White Hope in Boxing Move
Henry Tate once a star pitcher for Taylor and later with Galveston in the Texas league stopped in Taylor on his way to Austin to pursue boxing. Weighing 208 pounds, the strong young right hander plans to train as a heavyweight contender, having previously tried out with the Philadelphia Athletics and played for Austin and Galveston clubs, plus Texas and Oklahoma leagues.
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Taylor
Tex
Henry Tate
Taylor Baseball Club
Galveston Club
Austin
Tate
Philadelphia Athletics
Austin and Galveston
Oklahoma
Bastrop Team Plans North Texas Tour After Season Ends
The Bastrop baseball team closes its season with 37 games played, 29 won, 1 tied, 7 lost, and will leave tomorrow for a month long tour of North Texas to advertise Bastrop if sponsorships for games are secured.
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Bastrop
Tex
North Texas
Pemus
New York Sets August 24 Parade for Olympic Team
City plan committee approves a 10 am August 24 parade from Long Acre Square to City Hall with Mayor Gaynor reviewing. Funds needed. Gaynor declines direct treasury aid, invites public donation. Events include Globe theater show, hotel dinner, and invites to Taft and Dix with possible troop participation.
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Taft
Dix
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Governor's Island
West Point
Probable English polo team named for 80 ponies visit
The English polo team proposed to visit next year to defend the International polo cup will include Captain Cheape, F. M. Freake, W. F. Buckmaster, and Back Captain Ritson. Captain E. D. Miller will coach the side at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island with over 80 ponies in tow.
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R.I
Point Judith County Club
Cheape
F. M. Freake
W. F. Buckmaster
Ritson
E. D. Miller
First Aid to Motorists Patrol Extends Roadside Phones
In the patrol organization of the motor car association a roadside telephone service is started with sentry boxes every ten miles on main roads near cities. Each box has a telephone linked to the nearest exchange and free use for members except trunk calls. The system aims to aid accident and breakdown cases and lodging bookings, costing two hundred thousand dollars annually.
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Motor Car Association
London
Denver dealer stages high air car stunt over Longmont
Charles Bilz of Denver demonstrates an automobile ten thousand feet in the air with seven passengers on a trip to Longmont eighty miles from Denver. Upon return one passenger immediately bought a big Franklin touring car.
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Charles Bilz
Denver
Franklin Automobile Company
Mission Defeats Donna In Close 9 8 Ball Game
Mission defeated Donna 9 to 8 in seven innings at Mission. The rally began in the sixth as Mission erased a seven run Donna lead. A highlight was a long running catch in right center by P. Wright. Batteries Donna Holloway Glover and Roberts Mission Nunnally and Russell.
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Donna
Tex
P. Wright
Holloway
Glover
Roberts
Nunnally
Russell
Kansas Aero Club to Contest Stuttgart Balloon Race
Kansas City prepares two balloons Uncle Sam and Kansas City IL for the October international race in Stuttgart Germany after winning the national elimination event. Captain Honeywell and Roy F. Donaldson will crew Uncle Sam with John Watts and G E Quissenberry aboard Kansas City S as aides.
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Kansas Aero Club
Stuttgart
Germany
Uncle Sam
Kansas City IL
Honeywell
Roy F. Donaldson
Sam
John Watts
G. E. Quissenberry
Kansas City S
French aviators chosen for Gordon-Bennett Cup contest
The French Aero club names Jules Vedrines Maurice Prevost and Andre Frey to represent France in the Gordon Bennett cup international aviation contest to be held in Chicago.
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Paris
French Aero Club
Jules Vedrines
Maurice Prevost
Andre Frey
France
Chicago
Gaffney Elected President of Boston National League Club
At a Boston meeting James B. Gaffney of New York was chosen president succeeding John M. Ward who resigned. Gaffney recently bought Ward's stock and is principal owner. James C. Connelly of Boston was named secretary and a director.
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Boston National League Baseball Club
James B. Gaffney
New York
John M. Ward
Gaffney
Ward
James Carroll
James C. Connelly
Release McCoy on Bail in Ostend Larceny Case
American pugilist Kid McCoy was released on bail after being jailed on larceny accusations tied to Ostend. He had been remanded until August 8 for Belgian case papers. separate update notes Edward Curran, American world champion sculler, ready to challenge the Thames race this fall after beating Hackett on Wednesday.
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McCoy
London
Kid’ McCoy
Ostend
Belgium
Toronto
Ont
Edward Curran
America
Rainey River
Hackett
Thames
Floresville Baseball Team Disbands After Strong Season
Floresville Texas announces the disbanding of its baseball team after an 11 win and 4 loss season. The squad had been under manager Pitcher Milton West in recent weeks as the season concluded.
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Floresville
Tex
Milton West
Pitcher Leawell Shines In No-Hit Try For Minneapolis
Toledo scenes shift as Lea Wert of Minneapolis former Southern league pitcher throws a no hit game against Toledo in the American Association. Only three fair balls reach the outfield and a single baser is retired in a double play. Wert faced 27 batters over nine innings after a recall from the Virginia league.
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Leawert
Minneapolis
Toledo
Leawell
Southern League Results Highlight Close Memphis Game
In Memphis, New Orleans edged Memphis 4 to 3 as Chattanooga beat Montgomery 5 to 4 and Atlanta topped Birmingham 38 to 9 while Atlanta lost 0 to 5 at home. Nashville won 3 to 2 over Mobile in Nashville.
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Memphis
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Montgomery
Atlanta
Birmingham
Nashville
Mobile
McDermott Wins Open Golf Championship at Buffalo
J J McDermott of Atlantic City Coun try Club won the United States open golf championship in Buffalo New York with a 71 final round score to beat T M Brady Boston by three strokes. Tom McNamara Boston set a course record 69 to finish second and Alex Smith Wyckoff placed third as Walter J Travis Garden City earned low amateur honors.
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J. J. McDermott
Country Club
Atlantic City
United States
Chicago
McDermott
T. M. Brady
Boston
Brady
Tom McNamara
Alex Smith
Wykayl
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Ty Cobb May Join Indianapolis as Magnate
Indianapolis Aug 3 Ty Cobb, famed baseball star and shrewd businessman, may move to Indianapolis within a year as a team magnate, not merely a player. Once a Detroit stalwart Cobb seeks a post that blends baseball with business, wary of career-ending injuries and planning for life after the diamond.
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Indianapolis
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Detroit
Harlandale Baseball Club seeks Sunday afternoon game
The Harlandale baseball club re organized with F. Stanley as manager has a Sunday morning game with the Steves team and seeks a second game for Sunday afternoon. Those interested may arrange by calling Mr. Stanley via Bell telephone 956.
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Harlandale Baseball Club
F. Stanley
Steves
Mr. Stanley
Bell Telephone
American Association Results Snapshot
Across the circuit in Toledo and Indianapolis matchups, results show Minneapolis and St. Paul edging in. Louisville hosts Kansas City with a 2 to 9 score. Columbus hosts Milwaukee with 1 to 7.
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Lis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
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