May Settle Differences Between Houston Buffaloes
Pat Newnam, Houston first sacker, is negotiating a peace conference with local magnates over contract terms. Settlement aims for amicable agreement as Newnam signals readiness to rejoin within 24 hours. Knaupp seeks higher salary, Bradford may sign after National status inquiry. Cy Watson previously held out but now requests contract return.
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Claud Bradford
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New Year Auto Top by Staacke Bros
Staacke Bros offers a fresh roof for vehicles to start the year right. Auto customers can replace worn tops with durable fabric and install a secure, stylish finish. Local shop promotes timely appointments and quality work.
Derrill Pratt Poised for Browns Bursting to Break Through
Derrill Pratt a young southpaw from Tuscaloosa and Montgomery. He signed with the St Louis Browns and aims to lift the team from a slump after leading the Southern League with a .816 average and 167 hits. Pratt, a non smoker and non drinker, impressed scouts and managers alike.
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Birmingham
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Conner Coombs Downplays Menningitis Risk for Mack's AIl Stars
Star pitcher Jack Coombs writes from Palestine Texas to Connie Mack saying there is no meningitis danger for the Athletics during spring training in San Antonio. He notes cases confined to Dallas area and few in Houston, mostly among children, with none in San Antonio.
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Dallas
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Saxets Win and Lose at Century Bowling Alleys
The Saxets lost to the Roundups in a night of team play at Century Bowling Alleys. Saxets showed solid teamwork with several strong games, while Roundups posted higher totals in both games. The Saxets plan a monthly meeting and weekly practice tonight at Beethoven alleys.
Williams Sold to Montgomery Club in Southern League
Out fielder Williams of the Cleveland American team is released to the Montgomery club in the Southern League. Staacke Bros offers a large selection of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices.
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Williams
Montgomery
Staacke Bros
Roof-top Park Would Enclose Grand Central Field
Chas White wins NYC franchise for a United States league project featuring a massive rooftop baseball field atop Grand Central Station. Extending from Lexingtion to Madison Avenues and Forty-fourth to Fiftieth Street, the turf field promises easy access and ample space for home runs with minimal lost balls.
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Chas. White
New York City
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Lexington Avenue
Madison Avenue
Forty-fourth
Fiftieth Street
San Antonio Country Club Hosts Goat Tournament
The San Antonio Country Club hosts a goat tournament begun by coach Donaldson to spur interest and rivalries among members. Younger players drive enthusiasm as Edward Tarrant leads with the most goals followed by Dr. B V DePew in second place.
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Edward Tarrant
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Dr. B. V. DePew
Gotch Arrives in Chicago for Prestina Title Bout
Frank Gotch, champion wrestler, reached Chicago to face Prestina in a match at the Illinois Athletic Club. He plans to dispose of his challenger within thirty minutes and says he has no intention of giving up his title, hoping to lose it only to an American.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Gotch
Prestina
Illinois Athletic Club
Gotch
Turner Girls in Field Organizes Two Basketball Teams
Physical Director Goepel of the Turners has organized two basketball teams among the girls. The first team includes Irene Zagorski as captain, M Lehne, Belle Hunt, Josie Hunt, Irene Rossy and Ollie Rossy. The second team features Vera Teich as captain, Clara Neumann, Beatrice Burg, Susie England, H Reich and Nora Jones.
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Belle Hunt
Josie Hunt
Irene Rossy
Ollie Rossy
Vera Teich
Clara Neumann
Beatrice Burg
Susie England
H. Reich
Nora Jones
Former Magnate Dies Knowles Former Secretary of Giants
A Denver dispatch reports Fred Knowles, once secretary of the Giants, died in Denver. Knowles, a former magnate in the New York organization, passed away after a long illness. The death marks the end of a prominent figure in baseball administration.
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Knowles
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New York
Giants
Associated Press
Fred Knowles
Bohemian Champion Defeats Reiber in Two Falls
Joseph Smejkal of Bohemia defeats Leo Reiber of Bavaria in Cleveland Ohio last night winning two straight falls. The first fall took 36 minutes with toe and head held and the second 12 minutes with a scissors hold. Reiber stands 6 feet 7 inches and 270 pounds while Smejkal is 6 feet 2 inches and 244 pounds.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, CO
Joseph Smejkal
Bohemia
Leo Reiber
Bavaria
Reiber
Uffenheimer Wins Match in National Billiards Tourney
In New York on February 2, Dr. W. E. Uffenheimer of Philadelphia won the afternoon game in the amateur Class A 18.2 balk line billiard championship, defeating fellow Philadelphian Joseph Mayer 400 to 868. M. D. Brown of Brooklyn defeated J. F. Poggenburg, former champion, 400 to 879.
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Associated Press
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W. E. Uffenheimer
Philadelphia
Joseph Mayer
M. D. Brown
Brooklyn
J. F. Poggenburg
Detroit Signs James MacGuire as Training Advisor
James MacGuire veteran catcher and former Cleveland manager is signed by Detroit as training advisor and scout. He will alternate with Joe Sugden on the training trip and accompany the first group of Detroit youths. The note ends with a comic aside from Puck about Gladys Roxton and aviators.
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Mich
James MacGuire
Cleveland American League Baseball Club
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Joe Sugden
Wagner Defends Baseball Nerve Over Football
Honus Wagner argues baseball tests nerve in many moments from facing fast pitches to sliding into bags under fire. The piece notes his football enthusiasm and mentions a contract matter involving Eberline, a Penn State student, with a future Fort Worth address.
Scrapiron Almost Lost in Mail Mix Up at Fort Worth
Walter Morris or Secretary Paul Lagrave nearly misplaced Scrapiron on a Saturday when Panther manager mailed out contracts to last season’s players and overlooked first baseman Eberline in the rush.
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Eberline
Pennsylvania State College
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Tex
Walter Morris
Paul Lagrave
Panther
Knights of Columbus Bus basketball call to players
Members of the Knights of Columbus team and others interested in basketball are asked to meet at the K of C hall tonight at 7 36. The team will play on St Marys court which has been wired for lights for the game.
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St. Mary’s Court
Bourger Outpoints Bourger in Olympic Club Bout
Billie Bourger of Pittsburg fought hard but was outpointed by Dillon last night at the Olympic Club in Youngstown. The bout featured steady exchanges and a clear edge for Dillon on the scorecards.
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Bourger
Associated Press
Youngstown
Billie Bourger
Pittsburg
Ac Indlandpolls
Olympic Club
Woodlawn Bowling Winners At Kreter’s Alley
The Woodlawn club held a bowling contest last night at Kreter's. In women’s prizes Miss Annie Graham won first and Miss Helen Mueller second. In men’s prizes Gus Mueller took first and James Graham second. Miss Hetty Giffen won the booby prize.
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Helen Mueller
Gus Mueller
James Graham
Hetty Giffen
Transatlantic telephone link eyed for November
Los Angeles to New York telephone service may begin by November with a $500000 line cost and tolls of 14 to 15 dollars per call. A new submarine England France cable enables telephonic messages between Great Britain and Switzerland, with commercial conversations now between England and Geneva. Are you first in anything at school Barile quoted from New Orleans Times Democrat.
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