Texas League Sets 1917 Schedule Start April 5
Texas League owners adopt a 154 game schedule for the 1917 season opening April 5 and ending Labor Day. Galveston may miss, with Houston at Galveston and other city pairings noted. two resolutions seek discipline on player conduct and roster limits. Representatives from Dallas San Antonio Beaumont Waco Shreveport Fort Worth and Houston attended.
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Houston
Tex
Galveston
San Antonio
Beaumont
Dallas
Fort Worth
Shreveport
Waco
Buffs
Island City
Walter Morris
Ad Dolson
Galveston Club
Dolson
Joe Gardner
Hamilton Patterson
J. H. Benson
Ed Stedman
Ellis Hardy
W. A. Sullivan
Paul Lagave
Doak Roberts
Cullop May Have Signed
Bristol report says Nick Cullop may have signed for 1917 with Bill Donovan of the New York Americans. Donovan recently visited and discussed with Cullop, while friends express strong belief the contract is signed despite no official statement.
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Cullop
Bristol
Tenn
Nick Cullop
Yankees
Bill Donovan
New York Americans
Donovan
Where He Fitted
A railway board meets to reassign the deaf train worker Tom Jones. A director suggests him for a new role in charge of the complaints department as the chairman jokes about fitting him to a position.
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Railway Board
Old Tom Jones
Tom
Demen
Juniors Stage Five Basketball G games at Y M C A
Five Junior League games featured tight defense at the YMCA. The Blues remained undefeated by beating the Whites 6 to 4, and the Purples defeated the Reds 12 to 5. In Division 2, the Panthers beat the Tigers 2 to 0, the Cougars shut out the Lions 4 to 0, and the Leopards forfeit to the Bears. An exhibition between Leopards and Cougars ended 2 to 2 after five minutes extra play.
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Blues
Whites
Purples
Reds
Panthers
Tigers
Cougars
Lions
Bears
Leopards
Harrell Lackey
Howard Robinson
Paul Kuehne
Charles Blackwood
Eugene Darby
James Dugger
George Mueller
Aaron Blumenthal
Womack Phillips
Martin Cutting
Alfred Perez
George Johnson
Kennedy Milburn
Carlos Coon
J . L. Pet
Eeee
Psyd
W L. Pet
Panthers Sneer
Junio
Tig Lions
Cougars Bears
Business Men
Business Boy
Business Me
Busine Men Valley
Football Stars Aid Honolulu Guardsmen in Gridiron Play
In Honolulu on February 3 three former American football stars train with the National Guard eleven. Herman Von Holt Yale 1915 tackle Donald Ladd Ohio quarterback and F P Rawson Bowdoin guard help the local players learn American football as played in college.
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Honolulu
National Guard
States
Herman von Holt
Yale
Donald Ladd
Ohio
F. P. Rawson
Bowdoin
Suspicious Woman and Judge Debate Over Deception Tale
A reader recounts a courtroom exchange where a judge questions what a man has been doing, referencing a boastful claim about kissing his wife 2500 times in a day. The fruitless dispute centers on trust and fidelity within marriage.
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Scrappington
Montreal Club Threatens Fraternity Pact Over Players
Montreal directors issued a call for a ring to be held this month to decide if any member of the Players' Fraternity may continue with the club. If players refuse the owners' decision they may be offered tiny contracts.
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Montreal
Canada
Ev En
Harlandale School Wins Athletic Meet
The Harlandale school won the county UIL meet held at Los Angeles Heights school grounds scoring 56 points. Edgewood 43, Alamo Heights 21, Los Angeles Heights 17, Coker 15, Hot Wells 18, Oak Island 10, Tinsey 5. Events included sprint wins for Harlandale and Edgewood, with Edgewood taking seniors high jump and other seconds. Debates Hot Wells over Los Angeles Heights.
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Harlandale
Los Angeles Heights
Edgewood
Alamo Heights
Coker School
Hot Lay
Oak Island
Tinsey
University Interscholastic League of
Texas County
Dollie Weir
Carlos Bee Edwards
Sayers
Henrietta Necker
Orrill High
Lexcia Weir
Alma Freis
Dolly James
Morrill High
Marian Jennings
Spottiswood Ford
Hot Wells
Grand Circuit Races to Boost $30,000 for Five-Day Meet
Philadelphia reports that Grand Circuit races are planned for five days starting August 27. Officials estimate more than $30,000 is needed to cover prizes and meet expenses as local horsemen work to raise the funds.
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Philadelphia
Havana Racing Results From Six Furlongs to One Mile
Multiple races reported with winners and placings. Pough Keepsie led the first 6 furlongs, Miss Primity won the 5 furlong second, Laura took the 5 furlongs third, Deviltry captured the 5 furlongs fourth, Rescue won the 1 mile 20 yards, Regular won the 1 mile, Mayme W. won the 1 mile, Turco won the mile and 70 yards. Other runners included Royal Age, Elizabeth Lee, Old Drury, King Stalwart, Mayme W., Plaudito, and more, with times ranging from 1:01 4-5 to 1:45 4-5.
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Poughkeepsie
Ambrose
Safe and Sane
Taplin
Brown Baby
J. Carroll
Royal Age
Sister Riley
Golden Chance
Glanaginty
Miss Primity
Mink
Joaquin
Golden Ruby
Knight
Mrs. Me
Mary Blackwood
Shadrick
Toison D’ortel
Laura
Issel Bey
Collins
Elizabeth Lee
Gray
Old Charter
Bulgar
Castara
Envy
Mr. Sniggs
Deviltry
Wakoff
Hiker
Kreeger
World's Wonder
Watson
Charles F. Grainger
Frank Hudson
Kazan
Regular
Gargan
Supreme
Luke van Zandt
Sobel
Coppertown
Welga
Zodiac
Freda Johnson
Mayme W
Merimee
Plaudito
McDermott
Brian Barney
Fuerst
Rustling Brass
Charles B
Colonel McNab
Bray
Milton Campbell
Cuneo
DePra
Tootsie
Out
New Orleans Results Six Furlong Races At Fair Grounds
Six race card results list winners and placings. Wiley wins first race in 1 17 3-5 with Minstrel second and Broom Corn third. Mico Girl captures the six furlong second race with Wat second and Luke Mae third time 1 17 2-5. Stonehenge takes the mile romp ahead of Royal Interest and Gibraltar with Miss Waters and disruptor among those running. Hauberk wins the fourth in 1 50 3-5 with Hanovia second and Grumpy third. Bob Hensley wins the six furlongs fifth race ahead of Mars Cassidy.
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Wiley
Koppelman
Minstrel
F. Robinson
Broom Corn
Collins
Jungle
Pasha
Minda
Cassie Bright
Porbrock
Mico Girl
Louder
Wat
Carroll
Luke Mae
Buxton
Walter Duncan
Peachie
Lady Mildred
May Star
Margery
Stonehenge
Royal Interest
Gibraltar
Luke
Miss Waters
Disturber
Carlton G
Hauberk
McDermott
Hanovia
Borel
Grumpy
Lyke
Diamond
Baby Lynch
Bob Hensley
Murphy
Mars Cassidy
Ike Mills wins first race at three furlongs
In Tia Juana racing Ike Mills ridden by A Martin led all the way to win the opening three furlong race timed at 37 3-5 seconds. Gertrude R placed second with Rita Warner third as Cavella Lusum Korin Sandal and Dove land also ran.
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Ike Mills
A. Martin
Gertrude R
Matthews
Rita Warner
Alexandra
Cavella
Lusum
Korin
Sandal
Doveland
Metcalf
Vireo
Carter
McBride
Knight of Pythias
Staranise
Evalina
Jennie Small
Lady Mint
Casaloma
Sarcatha
Lady James
Concha
Baker
Prospero
Pickens
Cinco Colorado
Rightsmart
Marion Ross
Ada Anne
Silver Moon
McGraw
Blue Cap
Kelsay
Privet Petal
Prince S
Colinet
Brando
Poppee
Inducements Offered for San Antonio Rifle Clubs
Local rifle club enthusiast EE Lipscomb announces room for more clubs to affiliate with the national body and avail special inducements for prospective members. Ten or more men can organize without military service obligation. life memberships available. San Antonio Arsenal offers Krag rifles, cartridges, Springfield rifles, pistols, and related gear to civilian club secretaries.
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EE. P. Lipscomb
San Antonio
National Rifle Association
Woodward Building
Washington, D. C
San Antonio Arsenal
Naval Academy athletics postponed by entry ban
The basketball game with West Virginia and the swimming match against an all Pittsburg team were canceled after visitors were barred at the gate by a navy department order excluding civilians from the naval station. The evening hop was also called off.
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Annapolis
The
Naval Academy
University of West Virginia
Pittsburg
Navy Department
Naval Station
Estes Park to Host Swiss Alps Inspired Folk Festival
Colorado plans import of Swiss Alps style events for a regional festival at the gates of Rocky Mountain National Park. Residents envision a two to three week autumn season with meadow dances athletic contests choir competitions outdoor drama snow sports and fireside storytelling mirroring Swiss village traditions.
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Estes Park
Colo
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Switzerland
Alps
Mc Graw to Test Bush Players at Marlin Camp
John McGraw plans to evaluate raw unsigned players from the countryside at the Marlin camp this year. He will not sign them immediately but will observe their practical value before discussing contracts. Previously fans and players sought spots on the training trip to Texas, often at their own expense.
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New York
John Mc Graw
Heath
Marlin
John
Bush
McGraw
Texas
Old Bill Beezer Speculates on Northern Hotline vs Texas Rabbits
A Springfield Union item playfully imagines a northern hot dog being set on a Texas rabbit sage scene. The brief humorous riff contrasts regional quirks and poses an absurd hypothetical.
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Bill Beezer
Springfield Union
Y N C A Sets Out Busy Week Of Activities
The Y N C A announces a varied schedule with seniors in ela Monday potato race event, business boys on Tuesday, Junior B basketball midweek and Sunday Soho League double header. Saturday features Government Hill Methodists vs St. Marks Episcopals amid a tight club standings race. Handball elims include Class C and D champions meets.
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Y. NC. A
Soho Basket Ball League
Wineet Thilbert Bailey
Ernest Powell
Jack Burke
Powell
Ove Burke
A. G. McNeill
Jo Lipscomb
Beacon Hill
Utica Presbyterian
National
Canary Baptist
Laurel Heigh
Mae Mtnd
Gilbert Morris Dominates High School Shooters
Gilbert Morris won the Main Avenue High School shooting event with 81 points out of 300 at the municipal range on Saturday. Dewitt Harry finished second and Harry Teele third as rivals pressed for scores in a tight finish.
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Gilbert Morris
Main Avenue Hi School
Dewitt Harry
Harry Teele
Mitch
Nelson McCaski
Louis Gwinn
Fred Nen¢wick
Tom McCampbell
Or Hardaway Dinwiddie
Burman to Meet Wilde in 114 Pound Bout if Cleared
Dave Simon, manager of Joe Burman of Chicago, vows to back Burman with up to 5000 dollars for a bout with Jimmy Wilde, the English flyweight champion, provided Wilde will allow Burman to weigh in at 114 pounds.
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Chicago
Dave Simon
Joe Burman
Jimmy Wilde
Provid Wilde
Burman
What He Said. Little Boy and Candy in the Park
A mother and child exchange lines about a woman in the park who gave the boy candy. The boy confirms politeness and recalls saying he hoped they had known the woman before she interacted with him. The humor centers on the child’s innocent misunderstanding of the situation.
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