Opening Gun Fires for 1917 Bronchos Baseball Season
President Benson of the Bronchos outlined a full 1917 Texas League lineup with Boardman and potential stars. Spitball ace Lee of Fredericksburg will trial with six amateurs, while Jost and Stewart loom as top pitching hopes.
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Harrison J. Benson
Navarro Street
Charley O'Leary
Boardman
Charles O'Leary
St. Paul
Nag
Prexy Benson
Jess Petty
Cleveland Americans
Texas League
Nags
Robert E. Lee
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Lee
Texas
Simon Pures
Zip Dominates First Race at New Orleans Meet
In the first race of the New Orleans program run over three and a half furlongs Zip ridden by Murphy led from the start and won at 16 to 5. Ornery with Crump rode second at 7 to 2. Red Rover finished third with Carroll aboard. Time 42. Thinker and other runners also contested the race.
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Murphy
Ornery
Crump
Red Rover
Carroll
Thinker
Madeline C
Bracelet
Nudge
Gay Lady
Ophelia W
F. Robinson
Souvenir
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Trend
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Commensia
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Recluse
Watch Your Step
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Rock
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Wiseman
Obert
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Kilmer
Rose Point
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Hendren
Traction
Arriet
Pit Jr
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Grumpy
Sands Off
Pleasure
All Smiles
Pleasureville
Robert Bradley
Thorn Hill
Hanovia
Fair Mac
Colvennis
Bryn Limah
Jack Reeves
Miss Kruter
Tale Bearer
Fuerst
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Turco
Paymaster
Bac
Beauty Shop
Rice
Buxton
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Fairly
Agon
Miss Waters
Buzz
Louder
Marcus
Gibraltar
Luke
Petelus
Balgee
Thornwood
Rio Brazos
Edna Kenna
Debra
Great Dolly
Lady Ward
Havana Races Began With Muranti Winning First Five Furlongs
In Havana on the first race Muranti ridden by Dominick won the five furlongs in 1 03 with Ha Penny second and Flute third. Old Drury, Elizabeth Lee and Dr Cann among others in the field. Second race Captain Elliott captured the five furlongs, Izzol Bey nosed out Brown Prince and Nino Machado among others. Time 1 08 4-5.
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Muranti
Dominick
Ha’ Penny
J. Carroll
Flute
Ward
Old Drury
Elizabeth Lee
Dr. Cann
Bulgar
Captain Elliott
Minder
Izzol Bey
Sobel
Brown Prince
Wingfield
Nino Machadho
Bobby Boyer
Odd Cross
Onar
Cherry Belle
Gartner
Rey Ennos
Races at Tia Juana Complete Six Furlongs and Miles
First race winner Ruvoco 115 with C Hunt at 9 to 5 over Francis and Staranise in 1 19 1 5. Second race Old Bylers nosed ahead in 1 12 3 5 with Miss Knight and Twenty-seven following. Third race Andy H wins in 1 18 2 5 ahead of Gasket and Rubicon I. Fourth race Pala table takes 1 17 with Dolina and Manganese close. Fifth race Last Spark wins 1 49 1 5 over McAlan and Captain Druse. Sixth race Inquita scores 1 52 2 5 with Mark G and Weyanoke thriving.
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Ruvoco
C. Hunt
Francis
G. Alexandra
Staranise
W. McIntyre
Zenotek
Ambri
Emelda
Bylers
O’brien
Miss Knight
Gross
Harry D
Celesia
Elizabeth Roberts
Price
Phil Epstein
Andy H
Kelsay
Gasket
Traxler
Rubicon I
Sam Beckman
Dr. Neufer
Landslide
P. Tate
Vireo
Pala
John Hume
Ora McGee
Commoness
Inquita
Harrington
Mark G
Weyanoke
Duke of Shelby
His First Garb She A Suffragette
A Washington Star exchange satirizes gender roles and education with a quip on Adam and Eve and a farmer’s remark about his son Josh showing interest in books. The dialogue highlights attitudes toward learning and propriety.
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Adam
Eve
Josh
Farmer Corn Tossel
Washington Star
Gilbert Morris Wins High School Shoot at Municipal Range
Gilbert Morris led the Main Avenue High School rifle team with 89 of 100 at 300 yards as Orion Foster scored 82 and Dewitt Harry 80. Other competitors ranged from 78 to 56 as local marksmen, under Sergeant Mitchell, push for stronger NRA ties and summer gains.
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Gilbert Morris
Main Avenue
Mitchell
Orion Foster
Dewitt Harry
David Smith
Petty McDonald
Harry Teele
Brooks Dascomb
Nelson McGaskill
Leslie Lentz
Tom McCampbell
Early Newlin
Dayton Wilde
Emory Cushing
John Haile
Milton West
Lorraine Murphy
Lynwood Barr
George Parker
Harold Bateman
E. P. Lipscomb
National Rifle Association
San Antonio
United States
Sweet's Team Wins Handicap Shoot Event at Alamo Range
The Alamo Rifle Club held its largest handicap competition of the season at the municipal range on Saturday. Two squads led by G. W. Sweet and W. F. Barnes competed, with Sweet's team prevailing 1160 to 1106 using transposition figures. Top marksmen shot twenty shots at an eight inch target while others faced eight and twenty inch targets.
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Alamo
Texas A M Men Face Key Contests for SWC Title
Texas A M basketball stands in position to win the Southwest Conference crown as it approaches six remaining games. The Aggies must face Rice twice at College Station then Texas twice at Austin and again at College Station. If they sweep Rice and split with Texas, they would likely clinch by winning percentage.
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College Station
Tex
Texas A. and
Oklahoma
Texas
Rice
Texas University At Austin
Texas University
Cadets Seek Clear Title Against Texas and Rice
The Cadets favor a higher winning percentage despite facing more teams than Rice and Texas. They aim to defeat both Texas University and Rice decisively, fearing Rice more and believing next Monday and Tuesday games will decisively affect the championship.
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Rice
Texas
Texas University
War will not harm the national game says Giants secretary
John B. Foster, secretary for the New York Giants, argues baseball would not suffer if the U S enters war. He cites Civil War and Spanish American War as periods of growth, notes increased play overseas, and says only seaboard cities would feel impact while interior leagues continue. He predicts ball parks would offer mental relaxation during conflict.
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New York
John B. Foster
New York Giants
United States
Ed Barrow
International League
Foster
John
Toronto
Europe
Italy
Verdun
Hudson's Quint Wins Newsboys YMCA Basketball Tilt
Hudson's quint defeated Henry Evers' combination 18 to 14 after an 8-8 first half. Hudson scored three field goals and a late rally, with H. Evers, Williams, F. Gonzales and Escovedo scoring for the losers as the game ended with a final push by Hudson.
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Newsboys
Hudson
Henry Evers
Henery
H. Evers
Williams
F. Gonzales
Escovedo
Evers
Y Announces 11 Week Schedule for YMCA Athletics
The YMCA announces an 11 week athletic program featuring basketball and various leagues. Laurel Heights leads the Ameri League with a five game series against First Presbyterian or St. Mark's in the National League, with Norfolk Blues likely as Camp Wilson’s champion.
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Sies
Beca
Rex Logan
Ness
Emil Mueller
J. Fuller
Intermed
Presbian
St. Mark’s
Vary Baptist
McKinley Av
Juni
Bears
Ards
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Tigers
Cou
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Business
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Ler’s
Junio
Cougars Bears
Leo
Fuller’s
Newsboy
Business Boy
Calvary Baptist Travis Park
Garment
XXX Pearls Set Social Night After Season Build Up
The XXX Pearl baseball team, Winter League champions, plan a dance and social at Turner Hall next Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Manager George Biediger says Keller, ex-Knights Columbus star, will lead the Brewers in this season as one of the strongest lines in the Alamo City. Winter League winners Sieh also mentioned.
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Turner Hall
Chase
Geor Biediger
Keller
Knigh Columbus
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