RIFLEMEN FEATURE BIG PROGRAM AT CITY RANGE
San Antonio riflemen staged a crowded Sunday program at the Municipal range with two matches. The Lone Star Club and the First Minnesota National Guards opened with the Minnesotans prevailing at 300 yards under Captain Schmitt. Sergeant Blade led with 94, Bruce 93, and many others scored in the high eighties. A civilian afternoon event followed with Lipscomb and Birkhead tying at 91. Local efforts to extend the Tobin Hill car line are asked to boost civilian turnout for practice.
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San Antonio
Municipal Range
Lone Star Rifle Club
Minnesota National Guards
Bull
C. D. Birkhead
Minnesota
Alamo City
Schmitt
Lone Star
C. F. Russi Jr
Blade
Bruce
Cotton
T. H. Utterbeck
M. Frederick
E. F. Atkinson
P. Lipscomb
Hessel
Parkhill
Powell
Sigmund
Seroye Fischer
Barthot
Lone Star Club
R. Hearn
A. S. Flores
P. J. Matzon
J. Barloco
Leo Cotton
E. P. Lipscomb
C. D. Birk Téad
D. M. Ingram
Gilbert Morris
S. H. Pfannkucke
Seldon Nye
R. E. Silvey
Joe Johnson
Robert Johnson
J. Doyle
R. Jonas
S. R. Frank
Frank Kalies
Sid Roberts
Traction Company
Tobin Hill
Former Magnate Kerr Dies at 70 in Pittsburg
William M. Kerr aged 70, a prominent Pittsburg businessman and former president of the Pittsburg National League club, died at his home after a short illness. Once owner of the Pittsburg club of the Brotherhood League, he later sold his holdings in 1900 after returning to the National League.
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Pittsburg
William M. Kerr
National League Baseball Club
National League
Strand Goes to Memphis Club
Pitcher Paul Strand released under optional agreement to the Memphis club of the Southern Association. Strand, a left hander, came here last year from the Boston Nationals. He is the fifth Toledo pitcher to depart in two days with Adams McColl and Kaiserling moving to Memphis and Main to Louisville.
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Strand
Memphis
Toledo
Ohio
Paul Strand
Memphis Club
Southern Association
Bresnahan
American Association
Boston Nationals
Adams
McColl
Kaiserling
Main
Louisville
Chicago Bowlers Move Up In International Meet
Chicago bowlers R Wagener and A Karlicent moved into first in the two men event with 1234. J N Deller of Duluth tops the singles with 795, the highest three game score in a similar meet. The Fiat team of Minneapolis won the five men event with 2323.
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Chicago
St., Paul
Minn
R. Wagener
A.karlicent
J. N. Deller
Duluth
Fiat
Mineapolis
Willard and Fulton to Discuss Ten Round Fight
Representatives of Jess Willard and Fred Fulton plan to meet in Chicago on Monday to discuss articles for a ten round bout. The fight is expected to be held in New York City late in March or early April with final terms to be arranged.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Rochester
President Wins Walking Race in Five Miles
Harry W. Fitzpatrick president of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union won the five mile walking race in New Orleans. His time was 43 37 against a 41 57 record. Fitzpatrick walked under the colors of the Young Men's Gymnastic Club of New Orleans. Rose of the New York Athletic Club finished fifth.
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New Orleans
Harry W. Fitzpatrick
Southern Amateur Athletic Union
Fitzpatrick
Young Men's Gymnastic Club of
Rose
New York Athletic Club
Schroeder Breaks Local Pin Records In League Match
Dick Schroeder anchor of the Postoffice Prides set a 620 three game total in a Commercial League series as the Prides beat Morris Packing Company in three straight. Schroeder opened with 223 and added 199 and 198. A Dulnig led Packing with 451.
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Dick Schroeder
Postoffice Prides
Prides
Morris Packing Company
Charles Staudt
The
Guarantees
Schroeder
A. Dulnig
Sunsets
Traction Company
Morris & Company
Hamner
Garrett
Watson
A. Dulling
Cullen
Names
Stephens
Butler
Duke Eee Eer
Schroeder Csee
Eoeelll
Billing
Hubner
Why Grover Alexander Holds Out
Grover Alexander refuses to accept President Baker’s $8,000 salary offer for the Phillies. Baker points to higher salaries for stars like Frank Baker at $9,000, Tris Speaker at $15,000, Walter Johnson at $12,500, and Ty Cobb at $20,000, arguing the market supports more pay. Alexander seeks at least $15,000 but Baker resists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Alexander
Baker
Phillies
Alexander
Frank Baker
Tris Speaker
Wal
Ter Johnson
Ty Cobb
Ferdie Schupp Redeems Promises In Giants Breaker Run
In 191 for the New York Giants Ferdie Schupp transformed from a cocky rookie to a trusted ace. McGraw demoted Rube Schauer and pushed Schupp to prove himself leading to six straight wins in a record string. Schupp allowed only three runs in 26 innings across six victories.
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Rube Schauer
Ferdinand Schupp
Schush
Schauer
Louisville Colonels
Schupp
Ferdie Schupp
Ferdie
Giants
McGraw
New York
New York Giants
Pittsburg Pirates
Brooklyn
Ental York
Cincinnati
Now York
Pittsburg
York Giants
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Benders Machine Kills Pedestrian in Philadelphia
Former Philadelphia Americans star pitcher Charles Albert Bender drove a car that struck and killed James Curran, 31, in Philadelphia Sunday night. Bender surrendered to police and was released on his own recognizance pending a Monday hearing.
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Bender
Philadelphia
Charles Albert Bender
Philadelphia Americans
James Curran
Shawkey Heads Advance Guard for Yankees in Macon
MACON Georgia February 19 J R Shawkey pitcher for the New York Americans arrived to begin training for the baseball season Manager Donovan and the advance guard of the Yankees are due next Sunday Shawkey plans to get into condition by playing golf this week.
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Shawkey
Macon
J. R. Shawkey
New York Americans
Donovan
Yankees
Nehf May Quit Baseball Over Salary Refusal
Terre Haute report says Arthur Nehf of the Boston Nationals refuses to sign his contract, cites a big salary cut, and declares he will quit the game. He indicates a strong offer from a Chicago electrical firm and plans to accept it.
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Nehf
Terre Haute
Ind
Arthur Nehf
Chicago
Schedules Published for 1917 National and American Leagues
The Light issues on Friday February 16 published the official 1917 schedules for the National and American Leagues. The item notes the release date and confirms the timetable for the forthcoming season.
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National and American League
Baseball Rules Could Be Changed to Advantage
New York reports discuss potential rule changes to enliven the game. Governor John K Tener, former pitcher, argues pitchers have too great an edge and suggests widening the home plate by one inch as a remedy.
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Tener
Feds
John McGraw
Charley Herzog
Herzog
Percy Haughton
Braves
Patsman
Joint Rules Committee
New York
John K. Tener
Jake May Signed by San Antonio Bronchos Pitcher Prospects
Jake May a southpaw pitcher has been added to the probable list for the 1917 Bronchos per an announcement by President Harrison J. Benson. The 20 year old, 5 feet 8 1 2 inch right hander was Detroit property after Salt Lake purchase and is expected to train for the season. Scouts praise him as the most promising Bronchos recruit, likening him to Jess Petty.
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Jake May
Harrison J. Benson
May
Salt Lake
Navin
Detroit
Newnan
Georgia
Macon
Itl
Mike, Finne
Jess Petty
A B C Opens March 3 in Grand Rapids
Secretary Abe Langley announced the 17th annual American Bowling Congress tournament entries. Seven hundred fifteen five men teams will compete, edging Toledo by 41 teams, and drawing more entrants from outside cities as a new record. The event runs 24 days starting March 2.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Abe Langley
American Bowling Congress
Toledo
Lincoln Park Boat Club wins 1917 Central States Regatta
The Central States Rowing Association awarded the 1917 regatta to the Lincoln Park Boat Club of Chicago. The event will be held July 20 and 21 in St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Central States Rowing Association
Lincoln Park Boat Club
Chicago
Cleveland Bowlers Break A. B. C. Record Title
F Robi shaw and D Nitschke from Cleveland roll 134 in the two men event at the Ohio State Bowling Association tournament in Toledo. Their score surpasses the A B C record of 1304 set by the Schwoegler brothers of Madison Wisconsin.
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Toledo
F. Robishaw
D. Nitschke
Cleveland
Schwoegler Brothers
Madison
Wis
Booster Day Draws Large Crowd At Fentress Texas
A community day booster exercises event at Fentress drew attendees from across the region. The program featured songs, addresses by A R Harwood J T Ellis, A C Burkholder, R E Vinson, and John N Gambrell J, along with religious talks by Rev J T Curry. A basket dinner followed and afternoon sports entertained attendees.
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Luling
Tex
Fentress
Song
A. C. Burkholder
Southwest Texas Normal of
San Marcos
H. L. Melknight
Extension Department
A. & M. College
R. E. Vinson
University of Texas
Texan Becomes Army Officer
Oliver F. Holden of Austin has been appointed to a second lieutenancy in the United States Army. Holden, son of Mrs. Nellie W. Holden, has served with the Texas Cavalry on the border and took his exam for army service last fall.
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Austin
Tex
Oliver FP. Holden
Nellie W. Holden
War Department
United States Army
Holden
Texas Cavalry
Little Difference In Laws About Animals Across Regions
A suburban resident notes little difference between north and south. The discussion focuses on local ordinances governing animals running at large. The exchange ends with a joke that the northern city’s curfew serves the same purpose as the southern law against roaming chickens.
Old jokes in China amuse visitors via a crossroad joke
A Kansas City Star report recounts a visitor asking for China s oldest joke. Ng Poon Chow, likened to a Chinese Mark Twain, cites a mother in law joke dating back four thousand years and a chicken crossing the road conundrum. He adds newer jokes like Chow Ling with a wordplay punchline.
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China
Kansas City Star
Ng Poon Chow
Mark Twain
Ning Foy
Peking
Mr. Chew
Mr. Chow
Chow Ling
Her Mistake Tells of Alimony Dispute in Court
A dialogue shows a judge denying a woman's claim for alimony. The suitor asserts weekly support of 50 dollars while noting the husband earns 92. The exchange highlights tensions over government alimony expectations and wage limits.
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Cox
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International News Service
George McManus
Huh
Morris Quint
Commercial Tennis League
Pet
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Traction Co
Swift & Co
Uvalde & Gulf
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Trels
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Grover Avexandete
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Soledad St
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CO Smith
HOA Spears CO
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Hensley-Smith Transfer CO
Laredo
Texas
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S. A
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Corpus Christi
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