Local fans urged to back Bronchos with purse funds
In a fragmented plea, readers are urged to donate quickly to ensure the Bronchos secure a purse before a key deadline. The notice accuses rival centers Austin and Pallas of crowing over opponents while urging supporters to ring 1888 or contact Fred C. Groor to pledge money. It warns that the club must not let other cities outpace them or lose the chance to fund the contest.
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Fred C. Groor
Collect
Giants Turn On Black Bronchos in Nines Thriller
Austin Aug 27 The Black Bronchos used a new pitcher against the Birmingham Giants but were limited to a single ninth inning run. Hubbard pitched superbly for the Giants keeping hits scattered. The only tally came when Griffy reached on a controversial safe call and Makin followed with a hit scoring Griffin. Final score Birmingham 4 Giants 1.
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C. Taylor
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Griffin
Makin
Grifin
Gung and Britt Clash in September Fight Claiming Vitery
Sports here and there notes tension as Gung and Britt promote their September 6 bout claiming victory tactics while accusing the other of fraud. The preview hints at heated exchanges and rivalry.
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Gung
Britt
Question on 1 cent tax and baseball then and now
A fragmented quotation discusses a one cent tax idea and future value with a playful wager. It reflects on people’s attitude toward baseball and the notion of paying for sport as routine, imagining a world without the game.
Question Vinson's Right to Play With Austin
Question whether Vinson had the right to play for Austin after entering Dat for Short yesterday in the eighth inning. By laws bar a player from another team after August 15 without consent of all clubs, or the team using the player forfeits the game. Houston forfeited games last year for similar violations, aiding Austin’s pennant.
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Hos Vinson
Austin
Senators
Houston
Batting Rally Squashed by McGill Pounding Broncho Stout
Yesterday at Electric Park a heavy crowd watched San Antonio edge Austin and Houston 8 to 7 as McGill powered the Senators past Bronchos with timely hitting. Winchell held the line after a rough start and Stovall and Griggs supplied key hits. crowd roars and umpire Wheeler called balls and strikes as the home club battled to a narrow victory.
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Griggs
Balla
Hy Alexander
Gell and Wheeler
Bronchos vs Senators wild game ends in heavy hits and errors
A chaotic baseball clash features Vinson of Fort Worth, McGill officiating, and a string of wild plays. Senators bully with a shower of slingins while Bronchos hitters respond with power and errors, as Gardner and Griggs lead fading efforts in a controversial park pull.
Diamond Dope: Austin at San Antonio in double header
Today's games feature Austin at San Antonio and Temmie at Maas Galvestan at Haweton, with Fort Worth at Wace. Senators threaten revenge as umpires Wheeler and Bell work the double header while Gardner and Pendleton contribute key plays and a late rally nearly ties the game.
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Giants Ease Past Mud Cats in High-Scoring Night
In Fort Worth a doubleheader skidded, the Mud Cats struggling as the Giants offense clicked with Moore pitching well and support lacking. Houston and Galveston also posted runs, but fielding miscues and late rallies shaped the night’s uneven results across the Texas games.
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Vouston
Bicycle Races For Labor Day Hit by Hurdles and Prizes
Labor Day bicycle races planned around Hot Wells route start at 6 p m with all local riders invited. Texas champions Hubbard Madder and Arthur Morse expected to race from scratch. handicapping by T A Tanner aims to curb shortcuts with several umpires. Prizes include 15 dollars in bicycle supplies, 10 dollars in bicycle supplies, baseball kit, and other minor prizes. best time prize six dollars in bicycle supplies. Marathon course features varied handicaps and a central viewing area with free admission.
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Local sports items and league meeting notes
Fragmented report details a Sunday league meeting at the Post gymnasium with two teams present. Lieutenant Leonard elected manager and Sergeant Heloz captain. outcome listed as a failure to notify a game by the winning City league team. Other items note upcoming bicycle races on Labor Day and several regional games and tournaments with various teams and locations.
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Heloz Captali
Organize for the Coming League unfolds at Mission Garden
A well attended meeting at Mission Garden last night elected the existing slate of officers Hugo Schuetz president William Jug secretary and William Gronenbacher treasurer. New captains named include George Muth J Sturma and others as plans begin for a September league start. Tonight’s match Kodiak between Klend and Beethoven browlers excites members. The Beethoven Hall hosts a meeting with many members expected to attend. The George Huntress case resumes hearings tomorrow at Lie Beethoven alleys. A United States Army recruitment ad asks for pale bodied unmarried men aged 21 to 35 who can read write and speak English. Recruiting offices listed in San Antonio Texas.
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