Bhonghos Loo t Another Game To Navigators
Bhonghos loots another game to Navigators as pitching and Ashton support shine in the first bout. Fort Worth loses 26 17 in the opener with Austin and batter stars Perritt and Ashton. Second game ends 8 1 with Fort Worth offense stifled by Austin’s pitching and Nelly Kitchens. Umpires Bush and Matthews.
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R.H. E. Austin
Fort Worth
Perritt
Green
Schmidt
Bush
Matthews
R. H. E. Austin
Austin Cinches Pennant as Waco Holds First Division Lead
Waco secures a first division berth by sweeping two games from Galveston and San Antonio. Strong pitching by Taff and timely hitting, including a two-base and three-base hit, drive the win column as Waco outhits opponents and ends the day with a decisive edge.
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Waco
Tex
Whitedsan Ok
Memnard
Meemenen
Reitenstein
San Antonio
S&s
Antonio
Spencer
Dodd
Toner
Wallace
Taff
Senators Win Double Program Pennant Victory at Fort Worth
The Senators defeated Fort Worth two to one to clinch the 1911 pennant as the band played. The win ends hopes by Fort Worth and Waco to claim the crown, securing Austin capnches pennant glory.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Senators
Austin
Waco
Dallas Giants sweep doubleheader over Sand Crabs
In Dallas on August 30 the Giants defeated the Sand Crabs in both ends of a doubleheader. Dallas hitters struck 13 times in game one to push 11 runs, while Galveston managed 3 runs on 5 hits. Evans left with a hand injury for Dallas. Leake substituted, then Brandt. Forsythe and Csteen starred in the field.
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Tex
Sand Crabs
Giants
Galveston
Crabs
Mallory
Leake
Brandt
Evans
C’'steen
Forsythe
R. H. E. Dallas
Dale
Alexander
Brammel
Jacobs
R. H. E. Sora
Ae Ah Ek
Campbell
Verheven
Wetzel
Sweet
Buff aloes Escape Victory In Ninth Inning Collapse
Oklahoma City Indians rally in the ninth as bases load after two Houston runs appeared secure. Yoke Laveland and Pennell singled, Watson walked three batters, forcing home the tying and winning runs. Final score three to two in favor of Oklahoma City with seven hits and no errors for Houston.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Buffaloes
Houston
Laveland
Pennell
Watson
Crucige
R. H. E. Oklahoma
Cornstalk
Garvin
Allen
Hurlburt
Torrence
Forest Fire Runs Beyond Control in Rock Springs District
A forest fire in the Rock Springs district has burned for several days and went beyond control last night. The blaze threatens millions of feet of timber as investigators say careless campers started it, according to a report reaching Bakersfield.
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Associated Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Rock Springs
Boys Fight Flames at Randalls Island Laundry Fire
Two hundred volunteer firemen from Randalls Island battled a large laundry fire that threatened 125 women workers on the top floor. The blaze, occurring near a reform school and correctional institution, took two hours to subdue as workers escaped in night attire marching down fire escapes.
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Associated Press
New York
Randalls Island
Standings Of Clubs And Today’s Games
San Antonio visits Waco Austin plays Fort Worth Houston travels to Oklahoma City Galveston vs Dallas with multiple matchups scheduled today across Texas and nearby cities.
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Waco
Austin
Fort Worth
Houston
Oklahoma City
Galveston
Dallas
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P. O Austin Eesesel Waco
Yesterday's Results From Baseball Standings
Detroit 9 Philadelphia 8. Chicago 3 Boston 0. New York 7 St Louis 4. Washington 2 Cleveland 1.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
P. Co
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Washington St. Louis
National League Results and Tonight’s Schedule
Yesterday New York defeated St. Louis 7 to 5 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 5 to 3. Rain affected Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Boston. Tonight Chicago visits Philadelphia and St Louis goes to New York while Cincinnati visits Brooklyn and Pittsburgh plays Boston.
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Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
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Brooklyn Boston
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Southern League scores roll in with clean slates
Birmingham defeats New Orleans 2 to 0, Montgomery tops Mobile 9 to 4, Atlanta beats Memphis 1 to 0, Nashville overwhelms Chattanooga 7 to 3.
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New Orleans
Montgomery
Mobile
Atlanta
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile Ee
Household to Boerne seeks new worlds for conquering
The Household team with an almost perfect season record travels to Boerne for a Labor Day weekend, playing one game each day. Three pitching stars Van Ottman Hill and Galm accompany the squad. Van Ottman pitched eighteen straight innings Sunday without an error, remaining a puzzle to opponents.
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van Ottman
Hill
Galm
Third Cavalry Triumph Over Eleventh in Army League Tilt
The Third Cavalry beat the Eleventh in a closer Army league game yesterday afternoon. Johnson pitched all nine innings for the Third while Petre was relieved by Dodson after the fourth for the Eleventh. a late lead by the Third sealed the win. The Tenth Infantry and Third Cavalry meet this afternoon.
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Eleventh Cavalry
Johnson
Petre
Dodson
Tenth Infantry
Texas League Race Sees Dallas Rally For First Division
In a tight Texas league pennant chase Dallas pulls to within striking distance of Austin and Houston as the Giants edge toward a second division berth. A late season surge follows a shaky run for the Bronchos and the season winds down with off-season talk and predictable club continuity.
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Giants
Austin
Waco
Houson
Texas League
Matt Wells Favored In Madison Square Garden Bout
Matt Wells the English lightweight champion is a slight favorite to defeat Knockout Brown at Madison Square Garden with odds at 5 to 4. The Household nine, top local amateur team, provides thought for other clubs in their class as they plan a trip to Boerne for Labor Day.
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Matt Wells
Associated Press
New York
Brown
Madison Square Garden
Household
Boerne
Napoleon
Benefit program at Gift chapel brings crowd and funds
A benefit concert and dance at the Gift chapel drew a large town crowd last night. Organized by G W Rogers, proceeds support the Enlisted Men's club. The Eleventh cavalry band opened, with later performances by the Eleventh cavalry orchestra and a lineup including Robert Underwood, Miss Claudia Smith, Fred Smith, Miss Emma Corning, Miss Alice Muller, I J Kaufman, G W Rogers, and Corporal Beeks.
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G. W. Rogers
Eleventh Cavalry
Eleventh Cavalry Orchestra
Robert Underwood
Claudia Smith
Bear Skin on Exhibition in Mineral Wells
A black bear skin from Brewster County mountains is displayed in Mineral Wells Texas after an eight hour chase. The hide measures six feet five inches from nose to tail and attracts local interest at the exhibit venue.
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Associated Press
Mineral Wells
Tex
Brewster County
Hackenschmidt Sings Boosts Camp Spirit in Surf Training
In Chicago on August 30, Hackenschmidt lifted camp mood by singing, signaling peak condition. Trainer Dr Roller noted the musical eruption as a sign of readiness. The wrestler did light road work and a surf plunge, keeping to regimen.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hackenschmidt
Dr. Roller
Taft to See Races at Hartford Charter Oak Park
President Taft will visit Hartford on September 7 and may witness Trotter Uhlan attempt a new record at Charter Oak park during the grand circuit meeting. A special committee will confer with owner C. K. G. Billings in New York to arrange the event.
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Trotter Uhlan
Charter Oak Park
Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Taft
Connecticut State Fair Association
Trotter
C. K. G. Billings
New York
Velie Cup Challenge Sparks Fort Sam Polo Buzz
The Velie polo trophy, recently won by the Third cavalry, faces a challenge from Third Field artillery after only forty eight hours in possession. Regimental teams may challenge, keeping the cup at Fort Sam Houston and fueling polo excitement among San Antonio Garrisons.
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Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Third Field Artillery
San Antonio
Murder cases set for October term in Thirty-seventh district court
Judge Dwyer set four murder cases for the October term starting October 2. J P Volz, accused of killing his wife Annie Volz May 29, will be first on October 9, with a special venire of 100. Juan Aguila faces charges for Benjamin Amaya’s death on October 16, with 50 jurors. Fernando Gonzales to be tried for Julio Albarado’s death on October 16, with 50 jurors. Robert James Wallace charged in Dan Bateman’s death on May 17, 1911, with a 50 juror venire. Bateman died after being struck with a rock.
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J. P. Volz
Annie Volz
Juan Aguila
Benjamin Amaya
Amaya
Fernando Gonzales
Julio Albarado
Robert James Wallace
Dan Bateman
Bateman
Reds Boss Clark Griffith Faces Fan Backlash Rumors
Cincinnati fans denounce Clark Griffith, leader of the Reds, over this year’s pennant run. Rumors say he may be ousted, while chatter links the St. Louis Browns as the next targets of the aging manager.
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Clark Griffith
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
St. Louis Browns
High Scores Bowled by Martin J Irwin on Grand Lanes
Martin J Irwin rolled a series of ten consecutive games yesterday on the Grand alleys with an average of 256.5. Scores included 258 264 255 235 279 195 244 279 300 and 256 marking a rare high total and a recent perfect game. He also holds the state record for seven up. Harold Hilton arrives to compete in the American championships as British amateur golfers seek active entry.
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Martin J. Irwin
Irwin
New York
Harold H. Hilton
Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Scores Record From City Matches
Toledo defeats Minneapolis 4 to 3 at Toledo while Columbus beats Milwa ne 4 to 3. Indianapolis and Kansas City 4 contested results mixed with Louisville 1-2 over St Paul 0-0 in Louisville.
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Minneapolis
Columbus
Milwayne
Indianapolis
Ndianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
St. Paul
Former Officer Louis McLane Hamilton Dies in Paris
News from Paris reports the death of Louis McLane Hamilton in the French capital. A New York native and former U S Army lieutenant, he was a great grandson of Alexander Hamilton and faced two court martial cases in 1903 and 1905 for disciplinary matters. He had lived abroad for some time.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
Louis McLane Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
New York City
United States Army
Condolences from United Confederate Veterans
The Henry M Ashby camp in Middlesboro Kentucky passes resolutions of condolence for G A R members killed in the Manchester New York wreck. A copy is sent to Judge Trimbie commander in chief of the G A R.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
The
Sentinel
Middlesboro
Henry M. Ashby
United Confederate Veterans
Manchester
N.Y
Trimbie
Local Option Dying Out in Mineral Wells August
In Mineral Wells Texas on August 30 efforts to organize a precinct option election are fading, with activity declining and support waning. Local organizers struggle to maintain momentum for a vote on local options.
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Associated Press
Mineral Wells
Tex
General Duncan Favors Army Polo Game
General Duncan, head of the Texas department, praised polo as one of the finest mounted exercises for army officers. He noted polo is new in America and slowly growing in the army, offering quick action and balance benefits, with the Texas pony seen as an ideal polo mount despite costs.
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Texas
America
Europe
Gam
Chess Tourney Round Yields Mixed Results
In Carlsbad Aug 30 the international chess tourney saw Chajes Pes h Chotimirski Kostic and others advance. several draws and adjournments occurred. Leaders Schlechi Jaffe Alexine Marshall sit near the top with 7 and 4 1 2 days.
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Chotimirski
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Albany and Columbus Scorecard Show Varied Wins
Albany defeats Jacksonville 10 to 9 while Columbus tops Savanah 12 to 2. Columbia matches Augusta with a scoreless 0 to 0 draw.
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