Sanction awaited for Light endurance run prize list grows
The Light's second naval endurance run prepares for entry issuance once the American Automobile Association grants sanction. Chairman W A Hering expects a busy period classifying entrants until March 10 with no entry reopening. A prize list expansion includes a special low-point trophy for a car with a woman passenger and additional records.
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American Automobile Association
San Antonio
Dallas
Fort Worth
General Contest Board
W. A. Hering
Hering
Light
Do You Stutter? Dr Mooré Offers Cure in San Antonio
The notice directs readers to consult Dr J Harvey Mooré an Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist at 204 Gunter Office Building San Antonio for stuttering treatment and cure information.
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J. Harvey Mooré
Gunter Office Building
San Antonio
J. Harvey Moore
Jack George Wins Trap Shoot Trophy at San Antonio Club
Jack George, a young entrant, won the Stevens trophy button after the second round at the San Antonio Gun Club. Scores included 91x100 for George, with Swartz 97x100 and Heikes 96x100 leading the professionals. Toepperwein 95x100 and OConnell 100x150 also posted strong runs as the club prepares for April Southwestern handicap.
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San Antonio
Jack George
Young George
Swartz
Heikes
F. Toepperwein
Dan O'Connell
Gootes
Stray Wood
RC Oundeed
Levin
Parrots and Crows Vie in City Ninepin Title Playoff
The City Ninepin League championship is decided in a three game playoff between the Parrots and Crows at Muth's alleys. The first game starts at 8 o'clock with a 7:45 arrival advised to avoid forfeiture. The winner of two of three games will be the 1912-13 league champions and receive honors at the March banquet.
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L. T. Waters
Muth’s
Parrots and Crows
Waters
Parrots
Crows
May Resume Racing in New York Tracks
New York managers of metropolitan race tracks plan a meeting this week to decide if the Appellate Court ruling allowing oral betting permits scheduled race meetings this year. The interpretation has been sent to track legal advisers and proceedings depend on their views.
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New York
Brand and Leonard Join Boston Pitching Staff
Grover Brand and Dutch Leonard of Fresno signed with the Boston team and left for Hot Springs Arkansas to begin spring training on March 1.
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Boston
Fresno
Cal
Grover Brand
Dutch Leonard
Hot Springs
Ark
Tietze Joins Broncho Lineup As Early Camp Opens
Pitcher Tietze of New Braunfels arrived in San Antonio to join the Broncho squad with more veterans and recruits expected soon. Catchers Price Schan and Bowers likely in by tonight or tomorrow, completing the signed roster. Boss Stinson uses fair days for workouts as arrivals spread out to field and infield, with the park adapting from the front of the third base bleachers to the regular infield. The steam roller helped improve the outfield conditioning and the infield gained speed as grass grows above the dirt clods, promising a fast infield for the new season.
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Tietze
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Stinson
Price
Schan
Bowers
Baseball
George Stinson
Parade planned to greet Connie Mack and Athletics arrival
Dave Straus Robert Kampmann and Morris Block lead a reception committee for Connie Mack and the American League Athletics as they arrive Thursday morning. City leaders Graebner Furlong and Fielding join with the Menger Hotel band to stage a motor parade from the railroad to the training headquarters. The plan includes a short speeches at the hotel and public viewing along the parade route, with no Mission Loop excursion due to fatigue concerns.
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Dave Straus
Robert Kampmann
Morris Block
Connie Mack
American League Athletics
Charles Graebner
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Furlong
Fielding
Automobile Club
Menger
Mission Loop
Higgins team triumphs in 18 to 12 victory over Troop M
The Higgins baseball team of the City League defeated Troop M of the Cavalry Post 18 to 12. Higgins collected 16 hits including two homers and strong fielding while City League pitchers held Troop M to limited offense. Batteries were Black, Wurzbach and Butler for Higgins and Ray, Kersey and Slaughter for Troop M.
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Higgins
Troop M
Cavalry Post
Pitcher Bay
Houston
R. H. EB. Higgins Co
Black
Wurzbach
Butler
Ray
Kersey
Slaughter
Mack Signs Harry Davis For Athletics Return
Connie Mack announced that Harry Davis former Philadelphia A L captain and last season Cleveland manager signed with the Athletics for the coming season. Davis will join the team for the spring training trip to San Antonio. Dr J R Cunningham osteopath listed.
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Mack
Harry Davis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Athletics
Connie Mack
Davis
San Antonio
Diehl Wins First Fielding Trophy Round at Laurel Heights
Chandler Diehl defeated W. H. Symons Jr 3 up and 2 to play to claim the first leg of the Fielding golf trophy. Medal scores were 93 for Symons and 94 for Diehl with Diehl carrying a 9 handicap. First round cards were 49 each, second rounds 44 and 45. The second Fielding tourney starts Friday with 16 qualifiers. Maule Cup tourney follows without handicap attracting eight players.
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Chandler Diehl
Laurel Heights
W. H. Symons, Jr
F. W. Maule
Yale Drops Plan to Number Players on Football Team
Yale will not adopt player numbering for football to aid play calling, Captain Henry Ketcham announces. No winter practice will be ordered. the team will begin gymnasium work after the spring term opens following the Easter vacation on March 28.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Henry Ketcham
Intercollegiate Rules' Committee
Ketcham
Harvard end Felton to quit football and leave Harvard
Harvard football end and punter Sam Felton, famed with Charles Brickley for last fall's intercollegiate title, is reported to leave Harvard soon after mid year exams. He sparked hard feeling by not awaiting a degree and was a key baseball pitcher as well.
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Felton
Cambridge
Mass
Sam Felton
Harvard
Charles Brickley
Local Baseball Sparks and Prospects for San Antonio Grappling
Players and managers in San Antonio buzz about 1913 semi pro baseball drills across vacant lots and warm sunshine. Ernst and Evans pledge San Antonio as headquarters, with Ernst handling heavyweights above 175 pounds and Evans matching lighter weights to 158, signaling promising wrestling exhibitions to attract top talent.
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San Antonio
Im Ernst
Evans
Ernst
Cleveland Americans begin Florida spring training in Pensacola
The advance guard of the Cleveland Americans led by Manager Birmingham arrived in Pensacola on Feb 24 ready to open spring training at Maxent Park tomorrow. About 25 people including players club officials and newspaper men are in the party.
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Naps
Florida
Pensacola
Fla
Cleveland Americans
Birmingham
Battery
Maxent Park
Evans to Meet Brown in Planned Mat Bout for Fans
Promoter Tom Head considers a bout between Walt Evans of Tennessee and Pet Brown of Taylor Texas. A mid month signing and 164 pound limit are possible, with Evans willing to 164 or 160 if needed. A pair of preludes and strong fan support are anticipated to back a decisive championship showing.
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Tom Head
Pet Brown
Taylor
Tex
Evans
Brown
Chicago
Had Too Many Dead Cats In Wilmette Post
Chicago. Edward Sieber, Wilmette police chief, posts a rule that officers will not bury dead cats unless found on public highways. He says he has been the official undertaker for the last dead cat and locals must bury their own hereafter. Wet weather and rain filled salvage cans with water, poisoning cats.
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Chicago
Edward Sieber
Wilmette
Oscar Drucke Dies Former Texas Leaguer Buried in Waco
Oscar Drucke, once a Texas League pitcher and brother of ex New York Giant Dan Drucke, died Sunday afternoon of appendicitis in Fort Worth. He played for Dallas Waco and Oklahoma City and was recently in the cotton business. His body was sent to Waco for burial.
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Oscar Drucke
Fort Worth
Tex
New York
Twirler
Waco
Drucke
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Y Five Prep for St Mark’s Game for City Club Title
Coach Wheeler and Captain Sij train the Y five for the second match against St Mark's in a bid to claim the city club championship. Wheeler notes a possible next series with Turner and Tu if results permit, with venue options depending on Thursday's outcome.
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Slimp
George Wheeler
St. Ma
Wheeler
St. Mark's
Turner
di Wheeler
St. Mi
Army Post Gym
St. Anthony
S. S. League To Play Sunday Double Header
The Sunday School B Ball League closes the first half with a Sunday night double header featuring West End Methodists Evangelical Association Calvary Baptist and Government Hill Methodist teams. West End faces Evangelical Association in the opener while Calvary and Government Hill meet in the nightcap. Both games expect close action as teams have practiced hard since weeks ago and play is fast. Detroit Tigers visit Gulfport for spring training with Hugh Jenning and staff arriving to begin workouts.
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West End Methodists
Evancal Association
Calvary Bap
Government Hill
Evangelical Associ
Prac
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Fred Hummert
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Stevens Button
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