Wrestler Ernst a Long, Heavyweights Clash Tonight at Beethoven Hall
Adolf Ernst the light-heavyweight champion aims to upset Walter Evans in a likely tough bout at Beethoven Hall. Ernst notes superstition about rain predicting victory, while Evans trains steadily and plans a measured pace. Promoter Tom Head envisions a strong card starting 8:30 with three bouts and a French referee Henri Parrell.
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Adolf Ernst
Walter Evans
Beethoven Hall
Ernst
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Grappler
Evans
Brown
Taylor
Leon's
Tom Head
Waco
Achmed
Aly
Charlotte
Texas
Henri Parrell
JAP AND SLOSSON TO PLAY HERE NEXT WEEK
Yamada and George Slosson top billiards stars will appear in San Antonio for two one hour exhibitions next Friday at Rex billiard parlor and Alexander's. The pair, famed for masse shots and early New York tours, plan to split time between the two local halls with arrangement of precedence to follow. They recently toured the east and west coast after a rise in prominence at the New England championship.
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Yamada
George Slosson
San Antonio Cue
Rex Billiard Parlor
Alexander's
Brunswicke-Balke-Collandler
New Eace
Hoppe
Slosson
New York
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
el Paso
San Antonio
New Orleans
Touchard Wins Fourteenth National Indoor Lawn Tennis Title
Gustave F. Touchard defeated George C. Shafer 6 4, 3 6, 6 4 to win the fourteenth indoor lawn tennis championship in New York. The point total was 123 to 120, securing Touchard the title he previously won in 1910.
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New York
Gustave F. Touchard
George C. Shafer
Touchard
St Mark's S S Wins Protests Game In Close League Final
St Mark's Sunday School basketball team defeated Travis Park Methodists 16 to 14 to win the league playoff. The match featured erratic play and a high foul count. First half was 8-4 Travis Park. second half saw Episcopalians surge with many foul shots.
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St. Mark’s
Travis Park Methodists
Travis Parks
Episcopalians
St. Mark's
Travis Park
Purse
DeVinney-McAlpin
McAlpin-Reed
Hoefgens Take Second From Conrings In Ninepin Race
Hoefgens of the Turner Ninepin League forfeited the first game then rallied to win the second 277 to 255. R Menger sparked the victory with six nines as Hoefgen built a lead despite Cornring late scoring. Annie Scroggins, 14, Fort Worth, Texas, has married her second husband. Greater Boston reports a population of 1,622,912.
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Hoefgens
Cornings
R. Menger
Hoefgen
Conring
Annie Scroggins
Ft. Worth, Tex
Clothiers Sweep Gasco in League Bowling Clash
Wolff and Marx Company edged the San Antonio Gas & Electric bowlers 2 games to 1 on the Grand Valleys in the Commercial Tenpin League. Gas Electric led after a 901-828 first game, but Clothiers rebounded to 924 in the second, the high team game, while Electric's final game margin favored Wolff & Marx by 119 pins. Captain Bless led Wolff & Marx with 665 across three games, and Jones scored a 212 high single. Four of five Clothiers tallied over 500. Emerson and McHugo tied for high game at 194 for the losers.
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San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
Wolff & Marx Company
Gas Company Boys
Clothiers
Electrics
Wolff & Marx Boys
Bless
Wolff & Marx
Mr. Jones
Tanner
Sam
Wolff & Marx Co
Lst
Jones
Walker
Deibler
Gas & Electric Co. I
Menger
McHugo
Muehlen
Dorff
Armbrust
Wagenfehr
Emerson
Ransom & Silsbee Five
Eagle Furniture Company
Quintette
Haberdashers
A B C Bowlers Readied for ABCTournament
Bowling teams from Toledo and cities across the United States arrived to practice for the American Bowling Congress tournament in Toledo. The entry list surpasses prior events with about 600 five man teams and solid gold medals awarded to winners.
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Toledo
United States
Toledo Terminal Auditorium
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Des Moines
South Bend
Ind
Bay City
Mich
City Bowling Tourney Sets Prize and Rules
The event awards a diamond studded gold medal to the winner of the all-event contest and $5000 in prizes. Matches end March 12 and entrants must be members of a city association team from their entry city. The tournament follows previous rules except for strict enforcement of team affiliation.
Local league meeting eyed over Maverick-Clarke signings
A Grand Lanes meeting tonight at 8 discusses the Maverick Clarke three star signings and how Lithographers can stay in the Commercial Tenpin Race without a runaway. The gathering aims to steady the league balance and bench plans for a new acceptable lineup. Meanwhile Y M C A events draw big entry lists in senior parallel bars and golf tourneys at the Country Club with men and women scheduled for upcoming rounds. Jack Shelton hunts St Louis bouts against Trendall as manager Joe Ohl touts wins after leaving San Antonio.
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Maverick- Clarke
Maverick-Clarke Bunch
Jack Shelton
St. Louis
Trendall
Jack
Joe Ohl
Connie Mack
Athletics
San Antonio Lad
Robbie Williams
Grover Hayes
Tommy Carey
Tommy Devlin
Charley Turner
Shelton
Texas Lad
Turner
Willie Ritchie
East
Swans Sweep Pelicans As Ninepin Title Race Tightens
Swans of the City Ninepin League won both games against the Pelicans to remove them from a tie for first with the Parrots. Owls must win both at Muth's alleys to match the Parrots, with Deininger Lutz and QC Gerlach star performers.
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Swans
Pelicans
Parrots
Owls
Crows
Muth’s Alleys
Deininger
Lutz
Gerlach
H. Altmann
E. Lambert
Cluriyd
A. Eof
Niagara boat race challenge between Larsen and Day
Captain Claus Larsen issues a challenge to Thomas F. Day for a motorboat race through the Niagara whirlpool and rapids. Larsen has twice run the route previously, while Day just crossed the Atlantic in a small power boat last summer.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Claus Larsen
Thomas F. Day
Niagara Whirlpool
Larsen
Mr. Day
Atlantic
Early Call Issued for Nag Recruits in San Antonio
The Bronchos under Manager Stinson prepare for major league games starting March 1 against Connie Mack's Athletics with a full San Antonio camp. About a dozen players practice including Ainsmith Allison and Barbour as Lincoln Western League ties and possible Fort Worth Houston workouts surround the spring schedule. Jim Thorpe is expected to join Giants in San Antonio for exhibition action March 15 and 16.
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San Antonio
Block
Connie Mack
Athletics
Stinson
Grenes
New York Giants
McGraw
Marlin
Giants
Jim Thorpe
Ainsmith
Washington
Mack Allison
St. Louis Browns
Louie Barbour
Lincoln
Price
Arizona
Shhan
Allison
Barbour
Lincoln Club
Beir
Fort Wort
Houston
Tle Buffs
Austin
Fort Worth
Mullin
Excelsior Springs
English fighter Jack O'Brien to meet Fred Welsh in 20 round bout
Philadelphia reports Jack O'Brien of this city matched by cable to fight Fred Welsh England lightweight champion in a 20 round bout. Eugene Corri of the National Sporting Club London will referee April 2 Pontypridd Wales. Purse 7500 dollars with 60 percent of gross to winner 75 percent to the victor under English lightweight limit 135 pounds.
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Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Cable
Fred Welsh
Champio
England
Pontypridd
Wales
Eugene Corri
National Sporting Club
London
Mandot Names New Manager in New Orleans
New Orleans promoter Tommy Walsh will manage Joe Mandot, announced yesterday. Walsh contemplates a March 10 bout between Leach Cross and Mandot and an April fight with Jo Rivers.
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WEST TEXAS BANK @ TRUST CO
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Turner Ninepin League
Greater Boston
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Tenpin
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Mav-Clarke Co
DR. Stotts & CO
Gunter
A.B. C. Tenpinners
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Adolph Ernst
Walt Evans
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