Laurel Heights Golf Club Captured by Joys and Pros
A large turnout overwhelmed Laurel Heights Golf Club as Joys led by manager Will H. Symons dominated the 6 hole temporary course Sunday. Fred W. Maule won the open score with 24 for six holes, while T. T. Dillon and H. L. Williams tied at 25. Ed Burke and Syd Cooper back again, with Jack Burke and Symons Jr., won the weekend events as plans for a future exhibition purse emerged.
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Joys
Laurel Heights
Will H. Symons
Toy Forces
Fred W. Maule
T. T. Dillon
H. L. Williams
Maule
Symons
Syd Cooper
Ed Burke
Jack Burke
Symons Jr
Cooper-Ed Burke
Chicago
Pruitts and Meiers Win Double Header at Krisch's Park
In the Sunday twin bill at Krisch's Park the Pruitts blanked the Mills Stars in seven innings as Tucker homered and doubled for three at bats. The Meiers beat the Kaufmans in seven, with Stahl and Young collecting two safeties each and three runs in the third inning guiding Meiers to victory.
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Pruitts
Mills Stars
Meiers
Kaufmans
Krisch's Park
Garcia
A Mathewson
Tucker
Cobbs
Stahl
Young
R. H. E. Mills Starg
Lee and Thomas Triumph in Tenpin Match at Grand
Lee and Thomas defeat Emerson and Howell at the Grand by fifteen pins in a five game series. Thomas earns a high single game of 211 while Howell posts a 204 in game four. Emerson totals the most pins for the losers and the four players lead the city league race toward a third meeting next Sunday. Scorer B Nelson and umpire H Armbrust noted the results.
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Emerson and Howell
Lee
Thomas
Emerson and
Howell
Emerson
San Antonio Machine and Supply Company
Household Furniture Company
Lee-Thomas
Ist
Texas High School Football Championship Final Set for Clark Field
Preparations proceed for Texas high school football state final at Clark Field next Saturday under the University Interscholastic League. Houston and Fort Worth high schools, undefeated champions of their sections, meet for the title in the first Texas championship game. The Houston Chamber of Commerce proposal to move the game to Houston could not be considered. A. Coleman, plumber, both phones 297.
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Austin
Tex
Clark Field
Texas
University Interscholastic League
A. J. Robinson
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Houston and
Fort Worth
South
North Texas
Comanche
Central High School of
Houston High
Mathewson Tops NL Pitchers in 1913 Official Standings
Christy Mathewson of the Giants leads the National League with 25 victories and 70 earned runs charged, 2.06 per game, in the official 1913 season figures. Tesreau and Demaree follow, Seaton holds the strikeout mark, and Chicago Cubs concede the most walks while New York Giants post the fewest strikeouts. Becher and Huggins lead in bases on balls for individual records.
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New York
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Mathewson
Babe Adams
Pittsburg
Tesreau
Demaree
Seaton
Philadelphia
Lavender
Chicago
Alexander
Chicago Cubs
New Yorks
Becher
Cincinnati
Huggins
St. Louis
Johnny Evers Sets Low Strikeout Mark for Manager
In 121 games Johnny Evers of Chicago struck out only four times in 136 games, posting the league’s lowest strikeout percentage.
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Johnny Evers
Chicago
Gift ideas from Joske's Men’s Section for Christmas
Get His Gift Now And be sure it comes from Joske's your Christmas Store. The Men's Section offers a wide range of remedies for Christmas gift problems with items such as Ash Trays 10c to 1.50 and Cuff Links 50c to 8.50.
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Joske’s
Joske Men’s
Country Club Links Delayed Then Readied for Play
The Country Club golf links, once set for Monday, will not be in condition until Wednesday per Dr J H Burleson of the golf committee. Members anxious for the game must wait for a committee update before tournaments. Professional James Norwood predicts a busy season as weather improves.
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Country Club
J. H. Burleson
Golf Committee
James Norwood
Ford Finishes Alaskan Run From Fairbanks to Valdez
Robert E. Sheldon completed the first motor car run over the government road from Fairbanks to Valdez, Alaska, in 54 hours of actual running time. He traveled in a Ford and carried two passengers.
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Ford
Robert E. Sheldon
Government Road
Fairbanks
Valdez
Alaska
Multi Nation Teams Compete In 21st Six Day Bicycle Race
The 21st annual six day race at Madison Square Garden sees seven teen teams remain intact after eight hours, matching last year’s 189 miles three laps. Grenda leads early with crashes injuring Carman and others but no serious harm. Teams span many nations including Germany Australia France and Italy with riders like Drobach Fowler Perchicot Fogler and more in a fast paced, international event.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Fourth Avenue Turn
Grenda
Walthour
Georgia
Applehouse
Germany
Carman
Arthur Zimmerman
Drobach
Joe Fowler
Perchicot
Butt
Butt and Fogler
McFarland and Moran
Jersey Skeeters
Peter Drobach
Alfred Halstead
Sacramento
Edward J F. Root
Reggie McNamara
Australia
Jackie Clarke
Paddy O'Sullivan
Hehir, Mutt
Jeff
John Bedell
Long Island
Frank Corry
Francesco Verri
Maurice Brocco
Italy
Alfred Goullet
Joe Fogler
Newark
Fred Hill
Baseball meetings in New York set inter league series plan
In New York on December 8, league club owners held three pivotal meetings. International club owners discussed an inter club series with American Association teams, aiming for a three game slate mid August. National League members prepared for Governor John Tener to become president for four years pending his governor term.
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New York
International Club
American Association
Edward Barrow
National League
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Tener
National Baseball Committee
Ban Johnson
American League
August Herrmann
Commission
Joe Tinker
Cincinnati
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
William Baker
Philadelphia
Ebbetts
Baker
Joe Acare
Eds
Japs Show Well Tokyo Keio Nine Meets Mixed American Nine
Japanese players from Keio University showcased talent in two morning and afternoon games against a mixed squad from the Chicago American League and National League clubs. Scoring details appear incomplete, but results indicate a strong performance by the Keio lineup and competitive play versus the visiting Americans.
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TOKIO
Keio University
Svore
Americong
Ec Ee
McFarland Britton bout slated for ten rounds in Milwaukee
Boxing schedules a 10 round no-decision bout between Packey McFarland and Jack Britton in Milwaukee Monday night with McFarland the favorite. Separate college football leadership notes report captains chosen from backfields and lines across 24 schools. Fort Worth Central High teams prep for Houston High championship clash in Austin with a banquet planned.
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Milwaukee
Packey McFarland
Jack Britton
McFarland
New York
East
Baker Motor Company Holds National Sales Convention
Eighty salesmen from across the United States attended the annual sales convention of the Baker Motor Vehicle Company in Cleveland Ohio. The event featured discussions of the latest model electrics and emphasis on the new coupe double drive worm gear throgg ai.
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Baker
United States
Baker Motor Vehicle Company
Cleveland
You Are Entitled to the Best Promise
An advertising piece urges readers to ask for the best possible deal, claiming perfection is achievable with persistence. It promotes a mindset of asking boldly to obtain top value.
Corse Resigns as Lumen Works Manager for Empire Smelting
W. M. Corse, works manager of the Lumen Bearing Company in Buffalo, has resigned to become general manager of the Empire Smelting Company in Depew, N. Y., effective January 1. H. P. Parrock will take Corse’s duties as superintendent, combining the two offices. Norwegian wood pulp is being imported into Canada.
Adolph Ernst Proves a Hero in Rescue Effort
Adolph Ernst, renowned light heavyweight wrestler, swam the San Gabriel river to rescue Frank Simcik Jr. and a farm hand marooned by the flood. He braved swift current and drifting debris, completing a dangerous search that saved two people. The rescue occurred near Elm Grove on December 15, with Ernst declining a $200 reward offered by the boy’s father.
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Adolph Ernst
Kihlberg’s Hall
Charlie Delivak
Taylor Democrat
Taylor
San Gabriel River
Slough
Elm Grove
Hox Ranch
A. A. Reno
Don Pythian
Albert Braun
Simcik
Frank Simcik Jr
Frank Simcik Sr
Ernst
Rive
Frank Simcik
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Pruitts and Meiers
Krisch’s Park
Neosalvarsan
DR. Stotts & CO
San Antonio
Commercial Tenpin Bowling League
Ee Ecentines Eee
Antonio Post Office
Eagle Fur. Co
Clarke
REAL
Mills
B. Nelson
H. Armbrust
A. Coleman
Zimmerman
Mark
Norman Hansen
Copenhagen
Melbourne
James Francis Moran
Chelsea
Mass
Alfred Grenda
Tasmania
Gordon Walker
Ernest Pye
Jake Magin
Percy Lawrence
Denver
Clarence Carman
George Cameron
Worth Mitten
Davenport
Lloyd Thomas
San Francisco
the Pests
Joe Kopsky
Alfred Keefe
Orientals
M’farland VS
Britton
Canada
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