Traction Co Quint Downs Swifts In League Bowls
Traction Company quint, leading the Commercial Tenply League, beat Swifts 830 710 in the first set and 834 782 in the second. Zuercher starred with 572 across three games and a 223 single game high, while Wagenfehr 469 and Armbrust 466 lagged. Harvey Waddill led Swifts with 496, Van Praag 471 and a 188 high game.
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Quint
Swifts
Zuercher
Cap” Wagenfehr
George Armbrust
Wagenfehr
Armbrust
Harvey Waddill
van Praag
Hy Packers
Uvalde and Gulf
Morris Packing Company
Traction Co. Names
View Rambo Eeeet
Hudson Eee
Hickey Challenges McCormick Signing by American League
President Hickey of the American Association says Johnson had no right to sign Barry McCormick to the 1917 umpiring staff. McCormick is under reserve and offered a contract to return to the Association. Hickey notes McCormick was a 1916 official and insists the AL must purchase him if they want to hire him. The Association staff remains complete pending the dispute’s settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantae
ST. Paul
Minn
Hickey
American Association
Johnson
American League
Barry McCormick
McCormick
Chivington
Curtailed Entries Set for 1917 Tennis Championship
New regulations limit national championship entrants at Forest Hills. Players must meet qualifying criteria tied to rankings, past performance, or club affiliation, with entries via their U S National Lawn Tennis Association affiliated club secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
West Side Club
Forest Hills
L. I
Newport
U. S National Lawn Tennis Association
U. S. National Lawn Tennis Association
Newton Retains Army Welterweight Title In Bout
Johnny Newton of the Eighth Ohio Infantry defeats Jimmy Vandewaker of the Twentieth United States Infantry in El Paso. Vandewaker's seconds threw in the sponge in the seventh round of a 15 round bout to preserve Newton's welterweight championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Johnny Newton
Ohio Infantry
Jimmy Vandewaker
United States Infantry
Vandewaker
Stecher Beats Ernst for Coast Wrestling Title
Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeated Adolph Ernst known as Ad Santel Pacific coast champion, to win the heavyweight wrestling championship in San Francisco. He won the first fall in 38 minutes 17 seconds with a body scissors and double wrist lock, and the second in 11 minutes 54 seconds with a double wrist lock.
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Stecher
Ernst
San Francisco
Cal
Joe Stecher
Nebraska
Adolph Ernst
Ad Santel
Pacific Coast
San Marcos opens season with double header games
San Marcos hosts a season opening double header with Baptist Academy defeating San Marcos Town League 3 to 0 and Texas Normal shutting out Coronal Institute 3 to 0. Key plays featured Rothe Davenport Sneed Williams Shelton Soyars Germany and Warrell.
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San Marcos
Washington
Baptist Academy
Texas Normal
Coronal Institute
Baptists
C. Rothe
Davenport
Sneed
Norman
Williams
Shelton
Soyars
Germany
Corona
Warrell
K. H. E. Academy
Cc Eserinser
E. Davenport
Scott
Woods
Nocwel
Hays
Freshover
Earnest
Jennings Predicts Detroit One Two In Pennant Race
Havana reports Detroit manager Hugh Jennings confident his club will finish first or second in the pennant race. He expects Davis to peak in 1915 pitching form and Coveleskie to be key. He predicts Ehmke will star and that James and Mitchell will stage strong comebacks after winter in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Americans
Jennings
Davis
Coveleskie
Ehmke
Bill James
Willie Mitchell
Mitchell
James
West
Detroit
Syracuse
California
Swedish American Hans Schuster Sets Bronx to New Rochelle Marathon Record
Hans Schuster, a Swedish American from New York, ran 26 miles 365 yards through snow and mud to win the penant A. C. marathon in 2 hours 40 minutes 25 seconds. H. Lucas of Morningside A. C. placed second, A. Roth of Mohawk A. C. third, Sidney Hatch of Chicago fourth. 33 started and 23 finished.
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New York
Hans Schuster
Bronx
New Rochelle
H. Lucas
Morningside A. C
A. Roth
Mohawk A. C
Sidney Hatch
Chicago
Fishing Tackle Sale Ad at Portage Tire Co
Portage Tire Co at 2218 S Alamo St advertises fishing tackle of all kinds at low prices. Includes callout for assorted gear and clearance items for local shoppers.
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Portage Tire Co
Alamo St
Ady
Public growing wiser says baseball umpire Byron
Detroit, Feb 23 William J Byron National League umpire says fans are less unreasonable now than years ago. He notes players often alibi poor work by blaming umpires but fans accept the verdict once a decision is made. He adds players rarely admit fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
William J. Byron
Byron
Mortimer Defeats Gould In Amateur Racquet Championship
In New York on Thursday in the second round for the national amateur racquet singles title Stanley G. Mortimer of Tuxedo defeated Jay Gould of Philadelphia three games to one. Clarence C. Pell of Tuxedo also beat G. F. Waterbury of New York in straight sets. Irving of New York and Max D. Whitman of New York advanced by default.
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Gould
New York
Stanley G. Mortimer
Tuxedo
Jay Gould
Philadelphia
Clarence C. Pell
G.F
Banker Charles M. Sawyer Makes Hole in One at Blue Hills
Charles M. Sawyer, chairman of the board of the Kansas City Federal Reserve, recorded a hole in one on the 250 yard blind No. 11 at Blue Hills during a practice match with seven bankers in Kansas City on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
Kansas City
Charles M. Sawyer
Young Gotch Claims 156-Pound World Wrestling Title
Al Hart wrestling as Young Gotch of Columbus defeated Thor Olson of Athens Ohio to win the world's 156 pound title and the Lord Lonsdale belt. Gotch captured the first and third falls in the match held Thursday night in Columbus.
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Young Gotch
Olson
Columbus
al Hart
Lord Lonsdale
Thor Olson
Athens
Ohio
Willard Signs Eight Month Circus Contract
In Chicago on February 23 Jess Willard the heavyweight champion signed an eight month contract to appear with a circus this season. The agreement allows him to quit on three weeks notice if a boxing match is arranged.
Tuttlebee's Five Wins In Narrow YMCA Battle
Aubrey Tuttlebee leads Junior A team to a 12-10 victory over Clark Crosby's five at the YMCA. Final period field goal by Tuttlebee breaks a stubbornly tied game after a 8-8 first half. Kaliese goes 4 for 4 at the line scoring eight points and Halliday and Dugger add points as defense dominates.
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Aubrey Tuttlebee
Clark Crosby
Tuttlebee
Joseph Halliday
James Dugger
Frank Kaliese
Archer
Turtlebee
Crosby
Darby
Tatum
Caldwell Sets Indoor 1000 Yard Record at Boston Games
David S. Caldwell of the Boston Athletic Association won the Mayor Curley trophy at the Ninth Regiment games in Boston. He clocked 2 minutes 15 2 5 seconds to set a world indoor amateur mark for the 1000 yard run, surpassing John W. Overton's prior time of 2 minutes 15 seconds.
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Boston
David S. Caldwell
Boston Athletic Association
Mayor Curley
John W. Overton
Sey
May Form New Fraternity In Detroit Baseball Circles
Rumor says a new players fraternity may form in Detroit with Sam Crawford as president. Crawford helped organize the group and is a noted Detroit outfielder.
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Detroit
Mich
Sam Crawford
Crawford
Smith Motor Wheels Portage Tire Co Ad
Advertisement for Smith Motor Wheels and Portage Tire Co located at 221 S Alamo offering tire services and automotive parts. Local shop listings note presence in Portage area with contact options.
Bronchos Prepare For Busy Spring Training Camp
San Antonio baseball roster stories reveal transportation of players to Alamo City for the 1917 Bronchos training. The full squad is due by early March, with St. Louis Cardinals expected at Hot Wells. League Park will host Bronchos workouts as Manager O Leary arrives to add more talent.
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San Antonio
Alamo City
Harrison J. Benson
St. Louis Cardinals
Hot Wells
Cardinals
League Park
O'Leary
100 Mile Championship Auto Race At Omaha Speedway
Omaha Neb February 23 A 100 mile championship automobile race will be run on the Omaha Auto Speedway on July 4 and a 50 mile consolation on the same date. Eight championship races are scheduled for 1917 with one per big speedway. Dario Resta holds the title. prize money totals 12500 dollars with 10000 to the winner.
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Omaha
Neb
Omaha Auto Speedway
Bert LeBron
Speedway Association
Dario Resta
Burns stops Zulu Kid in New York bout
Frankie Burns of Jersey City defeats Young Zulu Kid of Brooklyn in a four round stoppage here on Thursday afternoon in a ten round match. Burns weighed 117 14 pounds and the Zulu Kid 116.
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Burns
Zulu Kid
New York
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Young Zulu Kid
Brooklyn
McNeill's Team Wins A McNeill Mueller Volleyball Match
McNeill's team beat Emil Mueller's side in the Y M C A Business Men's volleyball series two games to one. Final scores 5 11, 11 5, 11 6. Captain Mueller and J M Clarke sparked the opener. McAdon Cad wallader and McNeill countered in the second. McNeill closed out the deciding game with strong serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McNeill
Emil Mueller
Mueller
J. M. Clarke
McNeill
L. E. McAdon
McNeil
Seniors Challenge At YMCA Volleyball And Basketball
The YMCA seniors held contests with Pete Tschirhart’s team beating M. H. Green’s squad in volleyball three games to one by scores 11-9 9-11 11-4 and 11-5. Phil Swartz’s team defeated Eugene Hays’ five in basketball 14-4. The volleyball feature was strong serving by the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tschirhart
Phil Swartz
Captain Green
Eugene Hays
Swartz
M. H. Green
Pete Tschirhart
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International News Service
George McManus
Fas
Commercial Tenply League
Psyd. W
Pet. Traction Co. Oveal
Swift & Co Coeeeal
Oveal
Uvalde & Gulf
Morris & Co. S
Service Eng. Co
Gas & Electrics
Swift & Co. Names
Gates
Waddill
M. H. Dulling
O'Neil
Trone
Gerges
Prexy Hickey
John Williams
Hosuton St
Crockett, Tra's
New Frankln
Welcome S. Smith
Oper0 Livery CO
Soledad &T
Ockett
Travis
Newton
Army
Meng
Me Se
Travis Park
Calvary Baptist
Government Hill
Beacon Hill
Travis Park Methodists
Government Hill Methodists
Beacon Hill Baptists
Laurel Heights Methodist
St. Mark's Episcopal
Travis Park Methodist
Beacon Hill Baptist
Charles Causey
Ei Prem
Mumm
Gottlieb Liquor CO. Distributors
Antonio
Texas
Texas Livtor
Awar
Tuttlebee’s
Neeeesess Kalies
HialGay
Donoon
McCalla-Simpson
Seeeees Archer-Crosby
George Wheeler
Broncs
Benson
Cattlemen’s Special
Fort Worth
Santa Fe Railways
E. Houston St
J. W. King
S. A
A. P. RY
Corpus Christi
Beeville
Linton
Gregory
Portland
Rockport
Aransas Pass
Arasas Pass
G. E. Haynes
C. P
T. A
Crockett
Moore Ridg
M’neill
The
St. Anthony
Social
T. B. Baker
the Menger
Bailey Merienda
Edwin H. Lee
Gunter
Fritz Eigen
Chef Eigen
Gunter Hotel
Percy Tyrrell
Hot Wells Hotel
Arthur G. Jury
Negnant Pawers Pimentiay
Pa'e
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