Harding Signs Contract For Exhibition With Texas University Ball Team
A large Bronchos squad will train at League Park next week after Harrison J. Benson announced at the Gunter Hotel that Harding and other signed Nags would join the spring sessions. Ogle and a Texas League opener loom as Texas University and Cardinals games draw local fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison J. Benson
Gunter Hotel
League Park
Mr. Benson
Mike Balenti
Barney Burch
Earl Dunckel
Ben Davenport
Althaus
Soper
Haynes
Elmer Pott
Russell Leedy
Lester Cook
Fred Baker
Mike Wotell
Phelon
Cincinnati
Ray Phelan
Harding
Charles Harding
Nashville
Tenn
Prexy Benson
Jack Love
George Westerzil
Huntress
March
Delcambrie
Bertetti
Fried
Simmang
Ogle
Twirler Ogle
N¢gs
Waco
Texas University
Longhorns
Nags
Cardinals
Texas Longhorns Finish Season Undefeated in 1916
The Texas basketball team ends the season undefeated, with a 610 point total over thirteen intercollegiate games and an average score of 46 12-13 to 15 8-13. Captains Edmond and Littlefield anchor the lineup as Dittmar misses part of 1915 but returns in 1916. Rice provided the closest tests, 27 82 and 16 17, the final game on an indoor court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Edmond
Littlefield
Dittmar
Buddy
Ross
Leggett
Eastland
Blaine
Blackburn
Theodore Bellmont
Thompson
Diller
Duncan
Thomas
Wagstaff
Henderson
Rice
Varsity
McGraw bans wives from Giants training camp
New York Giants manager John W. McGraw announces a ban on players bringing their wives to the training camp in Marlin Texas. He cancels his own wife’s reservation and provides no stated reason for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw
Marlin
Tex
John W. McGraw
New York Giants
Arlington Hotel
Travers to Play but Unge This Season
Jerome D. Travers, open golf champion, plans only one appearance this season. He will compete in the amateur championship at Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia in September. Travers cannot defend his open title in Minneapolis or attend both open and metropolitan events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome D. Travers
United States
Merion Cricket Club
Philadelphia
Travers
New Jersey
Minneapolis
Charlies
Chick) Evans Jr
Francis Ouimet
Gasco quintet takes lead in Commercial League bowling
Gasco and Electric's bowling five moved into first place by sweeping three games from Postoffice Prides with final scores 877 835, 898 752, 854 713. Wagenfehr led with 595 and a 257 single game, a league high, while Armbrust led team totals with 2629. Butler and Duke topped 500 for the Prides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric Company
Postoffice Prides
Armbrust
Prides
Wagenfehr
Hardy Howard
Duke
McHugo
Savage
Gasco
Butler
Mills Engraving Company and Telephone Company Quints
Eldridge
P. Stephens
H. Howard
Inter League Games Set For Training Season
New York reports nearly forty inter league games between National and American league clubs before the 1916 pennant races. Many are in the south with several at home after training camps. Key matchups include Phillies against Chicago in Florida and St Louis against Cincinnati in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Diamonds
Philadelphia
N. L
Chicago
St. Petersburg
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Baseball schedule notes from early season matchups
A dense list of planned games from late March to June featuring National and American leagues. Teams include Cincinnati, Brooklyn, New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and others with venues in New Orleans, Cincinnati, Washington, D. C., Brooklyn, and New York. Dates span March 28 to June 19 with alternating NL and AL contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
N. L
Tampa
Fla
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Florida
Cincinnati
Cleveland
A. L
New Orleans
Leveland
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Washington
D. C
CN. Ia
A. LL
Washington, D
N. LL
A. I
CN. LL
Pittsburg
Pitttsburg
Weeghman 10 to Be Given Rice Banquet in Chicago
Chicago officials and friends of Charles H. Weeghman plan a rice banquet before the Cubs president leaves for the South on the training trip. The event at the Hotel Morrison will feature judges bank presidents and millionaires as well as baseball stars and newspaper men with toastmaster Judge Adeler J. Petit and speakers including Charles A. Comiskey and Joe Tinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles H. Weeghman
Cubs
South
Morrison
Southern Club of
Adeler J. Petit
Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Joe Tinker
Lindgren's Team Wins YMCA Contests
The YMCA Business Boys basketball and volleyball teams split Wednesday events with Paul Lindgren's squad winning the basketball 9 to 8 over Menger. The same teams split volleyball matches 11-7 10-11 11-10 as Lindgren led 9 points with Goolsby scoring all for the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Business
Paul Lindgren
Menger
Goolsby
Barr
Boldt
Lindgren
Cogn Ee Ee Ok Ees Eek
Hogg Protest Upheld by National Baseball Commission
The National Baseball Commission sustained player James Hogg's protest and voided his transfer from the Chicago Club to the Memphis Club unless Memphis assumes his full Chicago salary of 2400 dollars for 1916, with Memphis offering 1250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, CO
National Baseball Commission
James Hogg
Chicago
Memphis
Mark Callon Sets World Record in Billiards Run
Chicago reports Mark Callon endures a record straight rail run of 2634 on a five by ten table over three nights, surpassing Harvey McKenna’s 2572 set in Boston in 1887. Callon started with 1000 Friday, added another 1000 Sunday, and finished with 634 Monday before a miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mark Callon
Callon
Harvey McKenna
Boston
Frank Bros Quintet Wins Clean Sweep in City League
The Frank Bros bowling quintet crushed Joske by three games 794 732 947 909 884 740 at Grand alleys, lifting in standings. Captain Ed Heil led with 566 total, plus 135 218 213. Smith 546. Derr 508. Nixon 613. Lane 492. Frank Bros total 2625 to Joske 2381. Deibler top loser with 548 and 234 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bros
Joske Quint
Lowther Bros
Ed Heil
Warriors
Smith
Derr
Frank Bros. Quint
Heil
Nixon
Lane
Deibler
P. Besson
Renee
Pape
Hefner
St Anthony's Quint Defeats West Texas 23 to 8
The St Anthony College basketball quintet defeated West Texas Military Academy on their court 23 to 8. Cozad led with 11 points, Iler and Magee split the remaining 12, while Houston scored West Texas' lone field and foul goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony College
West Texas Military Academy
St. Anthony Court
St. Anthony
West Texas
Cozad
Iler
Magee
Houston
Wells to Meet Griffiths in Columbus Bout
Matt Wells the English lightweight champion will fight Johnny Griffiths of Akron in a twelve round bout in Columbus on February 29. The match was announced Thursday and sets a high profile national lightweight contest.
Holy Name Juniors Edge Dalkowitz 19 18 In Tight Win
Holy Name Juniors edged Dalkowitz Juniors 19 18 on Wednesday led by Moynahan with 8 points and Hagy 6. Dalkowitz rallied late but fell short as Flores topped with 10 points and Santa Cruz added 2. Referee S Ducos oversaw a 20 minute halves matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name
Dalkowitz
Moynahan
Hagy
Ahr
E. Ducos
Flores
Meyer
Cozzi
Santa Cruz
Hagy Cozzi
Trueheart Wins Y M C A Handball Finalists Clash
Charles Trueheart, class B champion, defeated Ernest Studhalter, class C champion, in three straight games 11-3 11-6 11-3 with a three point handicap each game. The standout tactic forced opponents to the front wall then aimed to the rear court. Referee was Physical Director George Wheeler. The tournament concludes Saturday with J O Meusebach vs Fred Felthouse for class A championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Trueheart
Ernest Studhalter
Trueheart
Studhalter
George Wheeler
J. O. Meusebach
Fred Felthouse
Baylor Bears defeat Texas Longhorns 2–0 in Austin
Baylor University Bears beat the Texas Longhorns 2 to 0 at Clarkfield on Wednesday afternoon. It was Baylor’s second win over Texas this season after an earlier meeting in Waco. In the second period L Roach scored twice as Nunn Ward and Rogers stood out for Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Baylor University Bears
Longhorn
Clarkfield
Baylor
Waco
L. Roach
Baylorites
Nunn
Ward
Rogers
Texas
A. A. U. Official Charles Erickson Dies in Brooklyn
Charles F. Erickson longtime A A U registration committee member and prominent in amateur athletics was found dead at his Brooklyn home. A gas burner leak showed he had been asphyxiated. Fifteen years earlier he was American middleweight wrestling champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. Erickson
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Councils of Amateur Athletics
Brooklyn
Erickson
Stecher Defeats Freiberg In Two Falls in Chicago
Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeated John Freiberg, the Swedish strong man, in straight falls in a catch as catch can match in Chicago. The first fall ended in four minutes forty five seconds with a body hold and wrist lock, the second in six minutes forty five seconds with a similar hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Stecher
Nebraska
John Freiberg
De Zavala Five Defeats St Marys Minims 15–12
De Zavala five defeats St Marys Minims 15 to 12 on De Zavala court. Flores and Wendland excelled at goal for the winners while Musa starred for the losers. A return game is planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Zavala
St. Mary’s Minims
Flores
Wendland
Musa
New York to Host 220 Yard National Championship
New York officials announced Duke Kahanamoku will enter the 220 yard national championship race on April 10. The Hawaiian champion will join top New York and Chicago athletes in the event, offering a speed test in the swimming tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Duke Kahanamoku
Amateur Athletic Union
All-Stars Win Roller Polo Thriller Over Soledads
The All-Stars beat the Soledads 4 to 1 on Wednesday night in their third encounter, Kaufman scored twice while Schurmacher and Haas added one each for the victors. Hansen scored the sole goal for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Stars
Soledads
Kaufman
Schurmacher
Haas
Hansen
Halstead Wins Close Bout Over Minor in Hot Springs
Halstead of Indianapolis defeated Battling Minor of Memphis in a ten round bout decided after both fighters stayed on their feet. Minor was severely punished at the finish, but Halstead earned the decision in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halstead
Minor
Hot Springs
Ark
Young Halstead
Indianapolis
Battling Minor
Memphis
Turner ninepin series yields even break
The Gloeckners and the Ross mans bowled an even break on Wednesday night. The Gloeckner team won the first game 350 to 311 while the Rossman team captured the second 368 to 305.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloeckners
Rossmans
Gloeckner
Rossman
Welsh to Meet Munger In 135-Pound Title Bout
Freedy Welsh the champion lightweight has signed to fight Ford Munger of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at Appleton Wisconsin on March 10. The two fighters will weigh 135 pounds at the official weigh in at 3 o'clock on the day of the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munger
Appleton
Wis
Freedy Welsh
Ford Munger
Philadelphia
Willard Resumes Training for Moran Clash
CHICAGO February 24 Jess Willard heavyweight champion resumed training Wednesday for his March 25 bout with Frank Moran. Willard is expected to depart for the eastern city tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Chicago
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
First Cardinal Squad 70 to Report For Spring Training
The St. Louis Cardinals will report for their training season next Monday at Miller Huggins Travelers' Hotel. Squad No. 1 includes managers Wuest and Huggins, with infield and outfield regulars arriving March 6. Pitchers and catchers like Doak and Snyder will train at League Park and Hot Wells baths, with early arrivals Gonzales Brottern and Beck among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Cardinals
Wuest
Travelers’ Hotel
Warriors
Miller Huggins
League Park
Hot Wells
Frank Snyder
Gonzales and
Brottern
Wirlers
Doak
Griner
Meadows
Sallee
Steele
Wiliams
Hall
Jasper
Samline
Ames
Warhop
Beck
Betzel
Hornsby
Miller
Bob Bescher
Long
J. Smith
Butler
Carhan
Hiller
Cruise
Utilities
Junior B S basketball three fast games at Y M C A
Three Junior B series games at the Y M C A saw Felipe Tinoco's quintet beat Joseph Halliday's squad 3 to 2, and Edward Schaefer's team 2 to 0. J A MacAfester's unit defeated Robertae 0 to 0 in the third as guards dominated and scoring was limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. Co
Felipe Tinoco
Joseph Halliday
Edward Schaefer
J. J. MacAfester
Robert Ae
Charles Schneider
Max Kuehne
William Lee
Stanley Winn
Tinoco
Frank Wyatt
McAlester
Everett Jones
Paul Kuehne
J. B. McClure
Marathon Bikers 10 End Grind Tonight
The six day bicycle race in Kansas City will end tonight in a Berlin finish. Eight teams started, six lead, two rear teams must regain ground by 9:30 p.m. else withdraw. Sprint points awarded per team in last hour. top total wins. Race stands 57 miles seven laps ahead of the world record with 946 miles eight laps completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Berlin
Unsigned Players Barred By Majors in Camp
New York February 24. Baseball club owners in both leagues reportedly agreed that players offered contracts who refuse to sign may not train in any club camp. Among those affected are Tris Speaker claimed by the Boston Americans Benny Kauff holding out from the New York Nationals and Eddie Plank of the St. Louis Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris Speaker
Boston Americans
Benny Kauff
New York Nationals
Eddie Plank
St. Louis Americans
New York
De Oro Wins First Block In World Three-Cushion Title
Alfred De Oro, the title holder, defeated Charles Ellis of Pittsburgh 50 to 7 in the first block of fifty points in their world three-cushion billiard championship match in Philadelphia. Forty nine innings were played with De Oro recording two high runs of seven and Ellis two high runs of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alfred de Oro
Charles Ellis
Pittsburg
de Oro
Ellis
Humorist Recounts Laugh Line at Passine Show
A humorist engages an amused audience, denying a joke lacked, prompting a sharp exchange about what is laughable amid a lively Passine Show performance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texas U
Evans
Ouimet
Gascos
Commercial Tenpin League
Y I
Pet. Gas & Electrics
Ransom & Silsbee
Swift & Co
Mills King. Co
Traction Co
Maverick-Clarke
Weeghman
Cub
Business Boys
Reimschissel-Hines
Karotkin
Floyd Smith
Hogg
Wikmuta
City Tenpin League
Sams Co
Standing of Cribs
Psyd
Ahrens & Ott
Wolff Marx Co
Joske
ST. Anthony's Quint
Corallier
Magee Star
Eves Filer
Vance
Arnold
Ee Ae
Alvord
Kennedy
Aim
Lucchese
Houston St
Eee
Ahr-Sweeney
Jene
Maspero
Epeitsss
Arredondo
S. Ducos
Bears
Co. F. Erickson
Stecher
Freiberg
Strong Man
Cardinal
Junior BS
Scobey Fireproof
Medina St. San Antonulo
Iel
America
Sfnabos
Champion
H. P
Morse
P. Ames
Erie
King Crockett
Merchants Transfer CO
Colorosa Street
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Mardi Gras
California
Edn
McCanahan
C.P
T.A
Iny
CITY
East
Houston Street
Circle Tours
Nel Ren OO
Galveston
San Jacinto
Concho
Mallory Line
Bedell
S. A
A. P. Ry
Resor
Corpus Christi Port Arans
Rockport
Corpus Christi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!