League battle over Beaumont Galveston tie and Oklahoma City deal
Texas league directors gathered in Houston for the spring meeting amid warlike talks on encroachment and trades. Beaumont presses its claim while Galveston fears loss of its circuit place unless Oklahoma City franchise is bought from Davis.
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Transfer Rumors Stir Texas League Franchise Clash
Opening session reports vigorous representation from Beaumont and Galveston rivals as President Allen presides over the Texas Baseball League meeting. Transfer of the Galveston franchise to Beaumont appears likely with San Antonio Austin Waco and Oklahoma City backing. Some expect forfeiture of the Oklahoma City franchise to Galveston to form an all state league with final action expected late today or tomorrow.
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Price Stagg Burke Sets Price on Lefty George
Jimmy Burke, St Louis manager and Indianapolis American Association figure, told Browns president Hedges he would sell Lefty George for 32500 dollars. Hedges replied he does not sell players for cash but may trade for playing talent.
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Red Sox New Manager Plans Hot Springs Training
Boston manager Jake Stahl aims to reach Hot Springs by February 20 with catcher Bill Carrigan. Stahl plans a comeback stint after being listed among last season's missing players while the team is not due at the American Carlsbad until March 8 or 9. Carrigan, once leading receiver in 1910, had a poor season last year and will join the camp.
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Chesbro May Get Chance to Rejoin Highlanders
Jack Chesbro formerly star pitcher for the New York Americans may be brought back by manager Wolverton. He will join the training trip and, if he shows form, be retained. Chesbro is on the Highlanders ineligible list and must seek reinstatement from the national commission.
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Turners and Varsity Meet In Final City League Game
The Turners face the University of Texas five on Turners court in a decisive city league clash. A previous varsity Roundups game was canceled due to lack of permission from the university board, despite efforts by Varsity manager Schramm to secure authorization.
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Bronson Challenges McFarland for Welterweight Title Match
Indianapolis fighter Ray Bronson, claiming the welterweight title, wagers 1000 dollars and seeks a decisive bout with Packey McFarland of Chicago. Bronson proposes twenty rounds or more, eyeing late February or early March, with possible later match in England against Matt Wells.
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Thomas School Girls defeat Independents in lopsided game
The Thomas School for Girls posted a 29 to 5 victory over the Independents, played on the Thomas school court. The first half showed the Independents' best effort, but Thomas pulled away in the second half to secure the win with ease.
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New City League Kicks Off At YMCA Court
Captains of grammar school basketball teams met at the YMCA building to finalize plans for the new city pennant race. Afternoon games featured School No 3 vs No 7 No 10 vs No 11 and No 13 vs No 4 starting at 3 o clock before a large crowd.
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Garden Academy Drops Out of San Antonio Scholastic League Race
The Garden Academy quits the league contest due to illness weakening its squad. Two high school games are slated for this afternoon with St Anthony Academy vs Peacock on Peacock floor and San Antonio Academy vs Brackenridge High on the high school court. The exit leaves five teams and prompts talk of a modified schedule for the remainder of the series.
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Bowling Club Election in Seguin Texas
West End Bowling club members elected Ed Eberhard president and William Thiel vice president at a meeting held February 2. B F Buerger was elected secretary and William Doyle treasurer. Directors chosen were Bud Salemsky William Behrendt Charles Cornth Gus Smith Schmidt and B F Buerger with B F Buerger and Charles Cornth as captains. Cross New Towne Scout. Monte Cross signs with St Louis as scout after leaving Philadelphia.
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Coulon Favorites for Bantam Title Duel in Los Angeles
Heavy visiting lists at training camps and a full arena expectancy frame the bantamweight title bout between Johnny Coulon and Frankie Conley in Los Angeles. Coulon predicts a knockout edge, citing improvements since their New Orleans 20 round decision, while Conley’s camp argues he can reclaim the crown and endure Rivers style punishment. Cherokee Tom Jones backs Conley, noting his impressive showings against Rivers and Kilbane.
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Final Football Rule Revisions Discussed in New York
In New York on February 3 the football rule committee met to consider major changes aimed at balancing defense and offense. Expected measures include reducing downs distance to eight yards outside the 25 yard line, five yards within the mark, abolishing the on side kick, retaining the forward pass but allowing a touchdown by it, and standardizing rule interpretations. Walter Camp of Yale serves as secretary and E. K. Hall is reappointed chairman.
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Conklin Wins Easy Victory in Billiard Championship
C F Conklin of Chicago the international amateur champion won the evening game of the Class A 18.2 balk line amateur billiard championship in New York defeating Joseph Mayer of Philadelphia 400 to 236. The match was reported by the Associated Press.
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Giants Sign Most 1912 Contracts as Marquard Hangs Back
New York February 3 Eight members of the New York Giants have signed their 1912 contracts. Most veterans have signed and it is reported that Rube Marquard is the lone holdout. The star pitcher is dissatisfied with the offered salary, according to reports in circulation here today.
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Mangling Tea Ch Player Ends Season With Manager Jonas Re Gar
In San Antonio Winter league action at Krisch park two fastball games are slated for tomorrow afternoon. Higgins company faces Orioles while Infantry and Roundups clash, featuring new adds Pat Newnam Louis Barbour Ralph Gonzales Edwin Polk and Chris Anthony with possible Captain Swoboda and Snyder in line. League managers met last night backing Jonas to finish the season amid player disagreements. Ikey Pendelton to replace Pittman. Edward Carolus named umpire after Lortz resignation.
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Koehler and Ferns Draw In Welterweight Title Bid
Paul Koehler of Cleveland and Clarence Ferns of Kansas City fought ten rounds to a draw in Kansas City. Ferns pressed the action while Koehler used sharp defense, each claiming the welterweight championship despite the result.
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