Broncho Baseball Team Practice and Reception Plans Canceled
The Bronchos held two hours of batting practice with pitcher Harry Price and a larger Nag twirlers group. Connie Mack canceled plans to move the Athletics sleeper to San Antonio, prompting reception committee chair D. J. Straus to cancel ceremonies for the visiting ball players.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
San Antonio
D. J. Straus
Straus
Austin
Mr. Straus
Banquet for Marshall Honor Guest in Indianapolis
Vice president elect Marshall will be guest of honor at a February banquet in Indianapolis. The event, held in the city, is billed as a formal affair with invited dignitaries and notable guests expected to attend.
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Marshall
Indianapolis
Ind
Banquet Honors Marshall Before Federal Duties
Mr Marshall was hosted at a well banquet by the Indiana Democratic Club before leaving for Trenton to confer with President-elect Wilson. He will remain in Trenton until his trip to Washington for the inauguration.
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Indiana Democratic Club
Marshall
Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Washington
Ninepin Bowl Off Decides League Title Tonight
The City Ninepin League championship will be decided tonight at Muth's alleys with a three game match between the Crows and Parrots. First game at 8 o'clock. The pennant winner requires two wins from three. L. T. Waters leads the Crows and Walter Bennett directs the Parrots.
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Parrots
Muth
Turn Verein Association
Owls
Ninepin
L. T. Waters
Walter Bennett
The
Utah House approves boxing bill with fifteen round limit
Salt Lake City Feb 26 The Utah house of representatives passed a bill legalizing boxing and creating a boxing commission to regulate the sport. The measure mirrors New York law but sets the round limit at 15 instead of ten.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Utah House of Representatives
New York
De Oro Takes Early Lead In 600 Point Billiard Match
Alfred De Oro of Cuba, the world professional pocket billiard champion, led after the first night of the 600 point title match by defeating Thomas Hueston of St. Louis 200 to 98. De Oro’s high run was 55 compared to Hueston’s 15. Play resumes today and again Thursday evening.
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New York
Alfred de Oro
Cuba
Thomas Hueston
St. Louis
Hueston
Endurance Run Logs Near Completion for The Light
The Light announces the second annual endurance run route is nearly finished and will be published in Sunday's issue. Observers cards are prepared and will be issued once national contest board sanction arrives, expected tomorrow or Friday. About a dozen car owners and equal numbers of dealers and private owners show interest in the reliability event. The run follows simple rules allowing any car to compete with penalties for time and road work, omitting extra technical exams.
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W. A. Hering
The
Automobile Club
the Light
Hering
Bourdi
Turner Ninepin League Narrowly Sees Players Tied
Turner ninepin teams battle in a blanket finish as Gutzeit and Gloeckner split two games. Gutzeit edged Gloeckner by two pins in the first contest, then Gloeckner rebounded to win the second with steady bowling as Gutzeit tried to rally.
Seymour Signs by Local National Club
Boston February 26 Cy Seymour longtime outfielder for New York and Cincinnati NL clubs has joined the local National Club. Only four World Series champions have agreed so far with the management, including catcher Carrigan who signed yesterday. Carrigan will receive a higher salary than last year.
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Braves
Get ‘Seymour
Boston
Cy Seymour
New York
Cincinnati
Carrigan
Y M C A Plans Track Team For March Triangular Meet
A meeting will form the Y M C A track team leadership for a March 15 triangular meet with Marshall Training School and San Antonio High School. The Y hopes to field a strong squad across events with Lambert Stieler Jones and West among notable entrants, while dashes and hurdles will see new sprinters join practice next week to bolster points.
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San Antonio
Association
Lambert
Stieler
Johnnie Jones
Texas A
Fuquay
O’hair
Dave West
Barcalow
Billiard Stars Slosson Yamada Set For Friday Exhibitions
Rex and Alexander's parlors prepare for large crowds as George Slosson and Koji Yamada arrive from El Paso for two 18.2 games exhibitions Friday night. They will display at Alexander's on Losoya then move to the Rex room in the Gunter building for further demonstrations with seating for about 260 at each venue.
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Alexander
George Slosson
Koji Yamada
el Paso
Losoya Street
Houston
Crockett Streets
Adams
Slosson-Yamada
Davenport enters 600 yard race at indoor nationals
Ira N. Davenport of the Illinois Athletic Club registers for the 600-yard event in the national indoor championships at New York on March 6. Competing entries include Melvin Sheppard Abel R Kiviat Mathew Halpin and Ted Meredith. Davenport earlier placed close to Meredith and Sheppard in the Olympic 800 metre race and he is reported to be training strongly. The meet also features the 75-yard dash with Howard Drew H T Meyer F T Stephenson James Rosenberger and Charles Clark, and Kohlehmainen and William Kramer chase a new two mile record.
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Illinois Athletic Club
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Abel R. Kiviat
Mathew Halpin
Ted Meredith
Davenport
Meredith
Sheppard
Howard Drew
Springfield
Mass
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F. T. Stephenson
James Rosenberger
Charles Clark
Hannes Kohlehmainen
William Kramer
New Tenpin League Opens With Wolf & Marx Victory
Wolff & Marx Company's bowling club took two games from Household Furniture in the first Commercial Tenpin League match on Grand alleys. Furniture won the opener 848 to 839, then overpowered in games two and three to win the series by 148 pins. Frank Nolan led with a 229 score in one game and a 192 average for the night. Walker and Deibler starred for Wolff & Marx with high games of 201 and totals of 557 and 518 respectively. The Gas & Electric Company meets Eagle Furniture in the next league contest on the same alleys.
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Household Furniture Company
Clothiers
Frank Nolan
Walker
Jeff” Deibler
Wolff & Marx
Jones
Gas & Electric Company
Eagle Furniture Company
Wolf & Marx Co
Tanner
Jonga Sco Oeskid
Cee Oekee
Deibler
Holdouts Cripple International Baseball League
New salary cap of 6000 dollars per club triggers widespread holdouts across the International Baseball League. Only Newark has signed all players while Jersey City reports eight signings. Rochester owner C L Chapin warns players by telegram of suspension if they fail to join by next Saturday.
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International Baseball League
Newark
Jersey City
Rochester
C. L. Chapin
National Association of Minor Leagues
National Baseball Commission
Barrow
Rivers to Wed Pauling Slirt in Los Angeles
Los Angeles dating report says lightweight boxer Joe Rivers will marry Miss Pauling Slirt on Saturday. Rivers plans a second ten round bout with Leach Cross in New York next week after the ceremony.
Baseball Team Workouts Hint at Opening Season
Local drills at Black Stadium under Manager George Stinson aim to shape recruits for the season. Fans watching practices see pitchers refine stance, footwork, and delivery as managers drill fundamentals. Turner ninepin games postponed due to City League pennant bowl-off. Lowthers versus Huntress rescheduled.
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Black Stadium
George Stinson
Lowthers
Huntress
Phillies Off For Spring Training In North Carolina
Nearly all players from the Philadelphia National League team left Philadelphia yesterday afternoon for Southern Pines, N C, where the spring training camp will be held.
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Phillies
Philadelphia
Southern Pines
N. C
Y TOSSERS READY FOR ST MARKS GK
The Y M C A basketball team faces St Mark's Church for the city championship on their home court. The outcome hinges on the Turners and St Ant may have clinched the school title. the Y team hopes home advantage and prior win give them edge. Barcalow and Graham anchor the Y lineup as in prior game.
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Turners
St. Ant
Barcalow
Graham
Spy Church
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