Three Recruits Impress as Maggert Stands Out in Spring Mix
Manager Mack tests Pike Salmon and Maggert in early drills on the home lot with three pitchers slated for a 4 o'clock game. Pike, a strong right hander, Salmon a Princeton grab, and Maggert from California show class in fielding and hitting as prospects for the season.
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Mack
Pike
Salmon
Harl Maggert
Princeton University
Connie
Maggert
California
McCleary
Both Saxets and Roundups Win Bowling Contests
Last night on Sommer's alleys the Saxets beat the Roundups in the first game 244 to 232 with a close finish via the final balls. In the second game the Roundups defeated the Saxets 360 to 267 as top players included W Bless G Huntress Jr Roy Diebler for the Saxets and Alvin Lutz Fred Huntress for the Roundups.
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Saxets
Sommer’s
W. Bless
G. Huntress Jr
Roy Diebler
Saxers
Alvin Lutz
Fred Huntress
Fighters Ready for a Hard Mill at Army Post Gym
Young Jeffries and Bob Norworth train in peak condition for a Thursday night bout at the army post gymnasium. Promoters anticipate a fast, exciting mill with two extra bouts before the main event, and advance ticket sales suggest a large crowd.
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Jeffries
Norworth
Army Post Gymnasium
Bob Norworth
Army Post
the Post
City league to select teams for summer season
Managers meet this afternoon to fill vacancies in the city league and form a six team. The Twenty second Infantry withdraws leaving spots for new clubs and several applications are in. A summer schedule will likely be set after the meeting and many winter league players will seek teams as rosters change. Minor league drafting is discussed with emphasis on fair trials for young players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-second Infantry
Stowers
Dalkowitz
Higgins Company
Rochester Signings: Orey Johnson Back in Form
Orey Johnson, a slugging infielder once with the Yankees, has been assigned to Rochester in the International League. Once in poor shape, he now trains hard at his Muncie Indiana home and experts predict a major league return within a year.
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Orey Johnson
Yankees
Rochester
Johnson
Muncie
Ind
Agreement boon for lesser leagues
President Frank Farrell of the American League says the new major league agreement will greatly aid the minors and young players. He noted the American League approved the pact in full but would defer ratification until President Johnson reviews it more closely. He added the agreement will help the minor leagues by providing opportunities.
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New York
Frank Farrell
American League Baseball Club
Farrell
Chicago
Johnson
Mr. Farrell
Enfield wins Juarez fourth race at six furlongs
Enfield leads seven others to finish in 1:11 4-5 for six furlongs at Juarez track as crowd surpasses average. The card opened with Colquitt and Melts winning their races, followed by Dave Montgomery and others in six events with Meadow Vanir and Gilbert Rose among notable runners.
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Enfield
Juarez
Colquitt
Keogh
King Stalwart
Hoffman
Huber
Buxton
Right Little
Bully
William Kearney
Melts
Burlingame
James Blackstock
Murray
Louise B
Iwalani
Cry Baby
Maxing
Billy Mayhue
Wayward
Collide
Joseph M
Stafford
King
Dave Montgomery
Rose
Callahan
Regards
Mabel King
Bill Anderson
Chess
Luda Clem
Leema
Braxton
Novogorod
Doc Allen
Meadow
Gross
Vanir
High Street
Bill Eaton
Selden
Venevon
Carter
Douchess
Phillippe
Santa Tene
Roberta
Flying Pearl
Bitter Sir
Mike Molett
Gilbert Rose
Narfi
Lady Stalwart
Camarada
Nila
Bob Lynch
Fundamental
Kid North
Georgetown Beaten as Austin High Defeats Southwestern
The Austin High School basketball team defeated Southwestern University from Georgetown on Austin’s court by 15 to. A follow up game between Georgetown and the university girls is planned in Austin in the near future. A prior game ended in a 27 to 27 tie. The winner of the next contest will claim the state inter collegiate championship.
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Austin
Tex
Austin High School
Southwestern University
Georgetown
University
Minims Upset No 2 Team 20 to 1 in Hoops Thriller
St Mary's College_Minims defeated the No 2 school five 20 to 1 on Monday afternoon. Hardman and Ducos starred for the winners while Young led the losers with strong play.
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St. Mary’s College Minims
Hardman
Ducos
Young
Roundups to Play Games in El Paso Summer Series
Manager A F Dugosh announced the Roundups will take a re organized Summer league team to El Paso for seven games against units stationed there including the Twenty second infantry the Fourth infantry the Third Field artillery the Fourth cavalry the Marfa and El Paso teams. He expects to win most games and notes this will not be the San Antonio Winter league squad.
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A. F. Dugosh
el Paso
Fourth Infantry
Third Field Artillery
Fourth Cavalry
Max B. Garber
Twenty-second Infantry
Rio Grande
No Second Division Clubs For National League
National league magnates expect no second division clubs this year as teams vie for the pennant. Giants official Joseph O Brien predicts continued success, while other club leaders including Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh and Ebbets of Brooklyn express confident forecasts.
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New York
Giants
Joseph O'Brien
New York Giants
Wagner
Miller
Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Bostons
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Local gun club elects officers for year in Waco
In preparation for the Texas Sportsmen's association meeting in May the Waco gun club elected President John C. Ray Vice President Guy Harrison Secretary W F Somerman Treasurer E R Snead and Carl Shalton joins as board member. The club expects a strong turnout for the sportsmen's meet and is making elaborate plans.
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Waco
Tex
Texas Sportsmen's Association
John C. Ray
Guy Harrison
W. F. Somerman
E. R. Snead
Carl Shalton
New Challenge for Brown in Texas Champion Sparring
Jack Lively of Kansas City a physical culture claimant to Kansas City wrestling title issues a challenge to Pet Brown of Taylor Texas middleweight champion. Brown recently defeated Lively at Walnut Springs where Lively sustained a broken leg in a bid to escape Brown leg hold. the match was forfeited to Brown.
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Brown
Taylor
Jack Lively
Kansas City
Pet Brown
Texas
Lively
Walnut Springs
Lady Herbert Wins El Paloma Polo Cup in San Mateo
Nearly 10 000 fans watched as Lady Herbert's team defeated Mrs. Charles W. Clark's squad 9 6 to 5. Captain Thomas A. Driscoll starred with five goals and sharp riding. Players and ponies head to Coronado tomorrow for another tournament.
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Associated Press
San Mateo
Cal
Lady Herbert
Charles W. Clark
Thomas A. Driscoll
Coronado
Polish Wrestler Zybszko May Train in Texas
Ed Anderson in Houston indicates Zybszko the Polish wrestler may visit Texas with manager Jake Herrmann of Buffalo seeking a match with a local opponent. Anderson wrote to The Light’s sporting editor a few days ago.
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Zybszko
Texas
Jake Herrmann
Buffalo
Ed Anderson
Anderson
Houston
the Light
Local youths seek City Minim baseball league
A movement organizes a City Minim league for fast youngsters teams including Marshall Street Chapa Reds Naps and No 9 Tigers. Chapa Reds hosted the Naps at Krisch park with a 16 to 3 score as Aradondo Martinez Santos Brown matched Reds duties.
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Marshall Street
Chapa Reds
Naps
No. 9
Tigers
Krisch Park
Aradondo
Martinez
Santos
Brown
Five Hour Wrestle Sets World Record Claim
In Corpus Christi Texas Pete James of Houston wrestled Tommy Doctor of Scotia Kan five hours and twenty three minutes without a fall. Judges awarded the decision to Doctor on points as the bout ended at 2 30 this morning after starting at 9 pm.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Pete James
Houston
Tommy Doctor
Scandia
Kan
Doctor
Lefty and Fred Race Through Bexar County
Lefty Russell of the Athletics and Fred Ford, a Philadelphia newspaper man, ride two horses daily through Bexar county. This morning a fox terrier caused their pair of steeds to bolt until they could regain control, prompting Lefty to joke about being chased by a greyhound.
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Lefty’ Russell
Athletics
Fred Ford
Philadelphia
Connie
Lefty
Fred
Bexar County
Freddie
Greek Wrestler Makes Good
William Demetras the Greek wrestler threw Dan Balz of Arizona in 19 minutes 30 seconds and Charles Olsen of Oklahoma in 19 minutes last night. He had agreed to throw both in an hour's time.
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the Associa
Tito Press
Los Angeles
Cal
William Demetras
Dan Balz
Arizona
Charles Olsen
Oklahoma
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