Major League Baseball Eyes College Players Clash with A A U Control
Major league leaders from the national commission to the presidents of the American and National Leagues are pushing for an explanation from amateur athletic authorities about why college players cannot work for pay in the summer. The Thorpe case is cited as showing the A A U’s reach, and baseball chiefs hope to open college players to paid summer jobs with minimal resistance.
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America
August Herrmann
National Commission
Ban Johnson
American League
Thomas Lynch
National League
Tess
Thorpe
Bowie Hotel: New European Style Inn Next to Alamo
W. Morris proprietor invites travelers to the Bowie Hotel on East Houston Street. The establishment is described as modern with European influence and a convenient stop for commercial travelers. Rates begin at 1.00, highlighting the updated building and amenities.
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W. ©. Morris
Alamo
E. Houston St
Herrmann Criticizes Amateur Rules in Baseball
August Herrmann president of the National Baseball Commission says amateur athletics rules are out of date and should be revised at the next meeting. He argues that the stigma on professional baseball from past scandals harms players and college athletes and urges early action by baseball's governing bodies.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
August Herrmann
National Commission
Herrmann
Dodgers Sign Twirler Williams From Nashville
The Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League have secured pitcher Claude P. Williams by purchase from Nashville and signed his contract. Williams joins the roster as a recruit pitcher after the deal was completed in New York on February 5.
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Dodgers
Twirler
New York
Brooklyn
Claude P. Williams
Nashville
Diehl Beats Danforth In Laurel Heights Semi Final
Chandler Diehl defeated A H Danforth two up in the Fielding cup semi final at Laurel Heights Golf Club. Diehl held a one stroke handicap on the eightee nteen hole course and fought through bad lies to win the deciding holes the seventeenth and eighteenth. Medal scores stood Danforth 50 51 Diehl 49 49. The other semi final between W Symons Jr and T T Dillon was expected this afternoon or tomorrow with the final targeted for Saturday or Sunday.
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Chandler Diehl
A. H. Danforth
Laurel Heights Golf Club
Diehl
Danforth
W. Symons Jr
T. T. Dillon
Detroit Tigers Set Spring Training Dates
Detroit plans changes in spring training travel with players leaving February 22 for Gulfport Mississippi under Manager Jennings. Exhibition games are scheduled with Cincinnati, March 8 and 9 in Mobile and April 7 to 9 in Cincinnati.
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Detroit
Mich
Gulfport
Miss
Jennings
Mobile
Cincinnati
Something New in Medicine by Dr Tom L Miller
Dr. Tom L. Miller offers free consultation and professional services for diseases of the skin rheumatic neuralgia stomach bowels bladder kidneys bronchial tubes lungs asthma and diseases of women. Office 203 Gunter Office Bldg hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 Sunday 10 to 12.
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Tom L. Miller
Ofice
Gunter Office
Birds Share Games In City League Ninepin Match
The Parrots and Larks split two ninepin games led by Diebler Klaus Martyn and Dunham. Parrots won the first 297 to 256 with a 71 in the opening inning while the Larks rolled 293 to Parrots 285 in the second after a late rally to post a 64 score.
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Diebler
Klaus
Martyn
Dunham
Larks Parrots
Parrots
Larks
Turner Ninepin Match: Lowthers Take Both Wins
In Turner Ninepin League action, the Lowthers defeated the Conrings in both games. Lowthers posted 239 and 231 to Conrings 197 and 227, with a tight finish in the second game decided by ten pins in the final inning. The series marks sub 200 game totals for the season’s first recorded games.
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Lowthers
Conrings
Cornings
Emerson Leads Gas & Electric to Victory in Ten Pin Match
In the Commercial Ten Pin League at Grand alleys the San Antonio Gas & Electric Co. won three straight games over Maverick Clarke Co. Doc Emerson topped scoring with a 241 single and 226 average across three games. Quinn starred for Lithographers with 238 high game and 203 average. The Eagle Furniture Co. to debut against Southwestern Telephone Co. tonight.
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San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
Maverick- Clarke Company
Doc Emerson
Gas House
Quinn
Emerson
Armbrust
McHugoveamie
Emerson Aan
Muehlendorff
Maverick-Clarke Co
Tti
BON Vossa
Oo Ab
Fricke
Barnes
Eagle Furniture Company
Southwestern Telephone Company
Penant
Kilbane Easily Defeats Driscoll In 10 Round Bout
Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland easily outpointed Brooklyn’s Young Driscoll over 10 rounds in New York. Kilbane controlled the pace from the third round with sharp lefts and rights to the head while Driscoll fought gamely to the final bell.
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New York
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Young Driscoll
Brooklyn
Kilbane
Driscoll
San Antonio Gun Club honors Sunny South winner Heikes
The San Antonio Gun Club hosted a shoot honoring visiting Sunny South winner R. O. Heikes with scores led by Heikes Merrill and Jay Graham at 95 of 100. A next session is planned for next Sunday afternoon as crowds are expected.
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San Antonio
R. O. Heikes
Heikes
R. Merrill
Jay Graham
Merrill
Graham
Guessar
Ditto
O'Connell
George
F. Toepperwein
Gridley
Mrs. O'Connell
Moore
Wagner
G. Lavin
H. G. Thee
Jack Hardie
St Marys College–San Antonio High clash ends 29–6 win
St Marys College defeated San Antonio High 29 to 6 with teamwork and every squad member contributing. The lineups list St Marys players T Miller oe Kelso Schuehe Kingsley Heeeeeeee Smith-Hardin M Miller-Jamin Wheeler-Gill Kaufman-Griesenbeck and refereed by W Law with halves of fifteen and twenty minutes.
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St. Mary’s
San Antonio
Collegians
St. Mary's
High School
T. Miller
Oe Kelso
M. Miller-Jamin
Wheeler-Gill
Kaufman-Griesenbeck
W. Law
Capablanca Leads Final Round in Chess Masters Duel
In New York Capablanca and Frank J Marshall meet in the thirteenth round to decide first place. Capablanca holds ten and a half wins with a half game edge after Marshall beat Rubinstein and Jaffe beat Kupchik. Remaining pairings include Tenenwurzel Janowski Rubinstein Whitaker and others.
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New York
Jose R. Capablanca
Frank J. Marshall
Capablanca
Chajes
Marshall
Rubinstein
Jaffee
Kupchik
Tenenwurzel
Janowski
Whitaker
Zapoleon
Jaffe
Liebenstein
Stapfe
Morrison
Kline
Yale to name pro coach after football committee settle
Yale officials announce a professional head coach will be named soon after a long Yale football committee conference. Names discussed include Frank Hinkey Budge Heffelfinger and Howard Jones, all former Yale stars. St Mark’s 41 Four Squares 17 in basketball with Elmendorf scoring 27 points. New York American League club ordered to pay Atlanta 600 for player return. claim for 1500 denied as Coleman did not report.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Becham
Yale Football Committee
Frank Hinkey
Budge” Heffelfinger
Howard Jones
St. Mark’s
Elmendorf
St. Mark's
Scott
New Yorks
New York
National Commission
Atlanta
Coleman
Cole
Georgia
Tinker Drops Kling Bid for Cincinnati Ball Club
Joe Tinker informed President August Hermann that he abandoned attempts to sign Johnny Kling for Cincinnati and believes Kling will play professional baseball this season. In Chicago, NL games will start at 2 p.m. next season, with typical games ending by 4 p.m., allowing patrons time for dinner.
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Kling
Cincinnati
Ohio
August Hermann
Joe Tinker
Johnny Kling
Chicago
Murphy
Harness Matinee Set for February 22
The San Antonio Driving Club approved a matinee card for February 22 and admitted three new members. The club invited out of town horsemen to enter drivers in Washington's Birthday events, with four races planned likely drawing long entry lists. The draft includes a class B trot for members’ horses, a free-for-all pace, a 2:30 trot and a 2:30 pace, promising four or five horses per race.
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San Antonio
Giants Begin Spring Training Preparations In Texas
Ian Crane, veteran New York spy writer, arrived in Marlin Texas and said Manager McGraw will reach within two weeks with several recruits to start spring training. Indian athlete James Thorp will join later as groundkeeper Murphy reports the Giants' training ground in good condition. The veteran foresees a "Nineteen-thirteen" spell victory, the hoodoo number believed lucky for the Giants.
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Marlin
Tex
Ian Crane
New York
New York Giant
Manage McGraw
James Thorp
McGraw
Murphy
Giants
Vetera
Vitality and health belt offer promises of strength
An appeal to men to improve vigor by using a health belt and reading a free book. It claims to strengthen nerves, organs, and blood while sleeping, with testimonials from many who supposedly benefited. No drugs or medicines are involved, and readers are urged to request the book.
Free booklet offer on Vitality and Debility for men
An offer to send a free illustrated booklet in a plain sealed envelope. The pamphlet covers Vitality and Debility and targets men of all ages seeking stronger vigor. Readers are urged to call at the office in the city during hours 9 to 6 to receive it.
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Naged & Wuest
the Menger
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Lowther
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Waters
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Moore Bldg
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PRO
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Pene
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