Cardinals Begin Training Camp in San Antonio for 1916 Season
The St. Louis Cardinals under Miller Huggins arrived in San Antonio and planned workouts at League Park weather permitting. The roster includes pitchers Doak Ames Sallee Warhop Jasper Beck Snyder and others with Huggins optimistic about a strong showing from the Cards as Giants Cubs are seen as threats but potential dark horses. Snyder, a local star, will backstop the team with Gonzales and Brottem in reserve, while infield and outfield battles unfold among players like Bescher Wilson Long Smith Cruise Betzel Corhan and Beck.
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Harlandale Beats N O N Stars 12 Innings Win
Harlandale wins 2 to 1 over N O N Stars after twelve innings. H Chittenden stole bases and scored the deciding run on larudwick single. McCarty and Hynes pitched eight and eight strikeouts respectively as key hitters Aldworth Conrad Wolf Alfred contributed two safeties each.
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Lewis Meets Stone In World Welterweight Title Bout
Ted Lewis of England and Harry Stone of New York meet in a 20 round bout in New Orleans on Monday night for the presumed world welterweight title. Both weigh in at 142 pounds and say they are in fine condition with Lewis the betting favorite.
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England
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New York
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Battle Set for Tuesday in City Church League Showdowns
A pair of basketball titles hangs on Tuesday night games under Y M C A auspices. St Mark's Episcopals chase the American League crown as Calvary Baptists and Beacon Hill face tough schedules. First Presbyterian and St Mark's meet again in a National League clash. Tipoff is at 8 10 with records shaping up the championship race and a large crowd expected.
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Cardinals' Outlook for 1916 Campaign
The Cardinals project a strong 1916 season under Miller Hug- Sing with ten new trialists, including Charley Hall and Jasper, plus several St. Paul alumni. Roy Corban stands out at shortstop and hitting over .250 would elevate him. San Antonio reports a tougher spring camp as Huggins aims for a top finish barring a wreck.
Seventeenth Infantry Regimental Baseball League Opens in Camp Eagle Pass
The Seventeenth Infantry Regimental Baseball League at Camp Eagle Pass starts with twelve teams from the infantry and machine gun company. Games run daily except Monday with double headers on Sundays and holidays. The top three teams earn cup points, and individual prizes are planned for batting, fielding, and stolen bases. Results are posted on local moving picture screens and bulletin boards.
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Dietzel's Bird Wins Lone Star Flying Club Race
Alfred Dietzel piloted Dietzel's Bird to victory in the 100 mile race of the Lone Star Flying Club from Georgetown Texas on Sunday. George FE Harris Jr. finished second and E J Rohn took third.
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Headquarters Wins 4-0 Over Potcher Nick Nine
Headquarters defeated Potcher Nick 4 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game. Hicks pitched a one hitter to stop the losers, while the winning lineup produced the shutout.
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Potchernick
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Engineers Defeat Artillery in 2 1 Victory
The Engineer-Signal Corps team beat the Third Field Artillery nine Sunday with a 2 to 1 score. Goft starred for the winners with three hits.
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Crockett Minims Triumph Over East End 28-9
The Crockett Street Minims defeated East End 28 to 9 on Sunday. Gottwald and Laef starred for Crockett with strong goaling, while Whitaker led East End. Referee Lipner officiated the game.
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Free for all two mile city bicycle race Tuesday
A large field of riders, any age, will enter a two mile race around the block bounded by Martin Navarro Pecan and Jefferson streets Tuesday at 3 30. Entries at the Travis Club with numbers assigned. Goodyear prizes include 5 3 and 2 dollars for the first three and about 100 consolation prizes. Tuesday marked as Bicycle Day with races nationwide.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
United States
Bennie Allen Shines in Chicago Pocket Billiards Tourney
The Light presents brief profiles of entrants in the world championship in Chicago. Bennie Allen of Kansas City is highlighted as former world champion who captured the title from Alfred De Oro and defended it against Weston Maturo Ralph and Pratt over two years, aiming as favorite for the tournament honors.
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Bennie Allen
Kansas City
Allen
Alfred de Oro
Weston
Jim Maturo
Edward Ralph
Ray Pratt
Greenleaf Young Billiards Prodigy From Monmouth
Ralph Greenleaf of Monmouth A L is the youngest player in the tournament having just turned sixteen last November. He has played six years and defeated stars Maturo Ralph Layton and Frank Hoppe. He is expected to finish well up among the leaders.
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Ralph Greenleaf
Monmouth
Jim Maturo Faces Big Meet After Denver Years
Jim Maturo of Chicago, formerly in Denver, is a seasoned campaigner in billiards. Twice he challenged Allen for the title, losing by thirteen points in the first attempt. Considered among the best players, Maturo shows form in practice and will compete strongly in the big meet.
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Chicago
Denver
Maturo
Allen
Petrie Seeks Victory After Elimination Tour Win
Mike Petrie of Chicago, like Maturo, is Italian. He won the elimination tournament held by Louis Peterson on the south side last spring, beating top players and showing nerve and generalship in match and tournament play. Friends expect him to finish strong in the fight.
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Mike Petrie
Chicago
Petrie
Maturo
Louis Peterson
Mike
Veteran J L Chapman Receives High Praise From Chicago
J L Chapman a veteran of the game, noted for a 100 point exhibition win over Champion Allen in Kansas City. He defeated 13 opponents at Peterson's room, allowing 137 balls to his 1300, drawing strong regard from observers.
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Chicago
Chapman
Allen
Kansas City
Peterson
Clark Takes Chicago by Storm as Dark Horse Emerges
George Clark of New York has surged into prominence in Chicago, placing himself among the notable contenders and signaling a rising momentum in the race. His performances have drawn attention from fans and rivals alike, marking him as a developing figure to watch.
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George Clark
New York
Clark
Chicago
Morris Fink Brings Philadelphia Fame to Local Court
Morris Fink from Philadelphia will join here with strong backing. He held the city championship for three years and defeated ex champions Tom Hueston and Alfred de Oro. In his last game with Hueston he led 58 to unfinished, and beat de Oro 250 to 178. He is described as a fast, spectacular player and fan favorite.
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Philadelphia
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Tom Hueston
Alfred de Oro
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Missouri billiardist John Layton braces for tourney showdown
John Layton of Sedalia Missouri is praised as one of the souths cleverest all around billiardists. He has strong three cushion caroms and pocket billiards credentials and is expected to contend with leaders at the tournament close, according to expert John Moore.
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John Layton
Sedalia
Layton
Missouri
John Moore
Blankenship set to challenge Champion Allen in Detroit game
Emmet Blankenship of Detroit is described as a standout shotmaker likely to beat Champion Allen in an upcoming tournament matchup. The piece notes his improvement over the last two years and anticipates strong public interest in their first meeting.
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Emmet Blankenship
Detroit
Blankenship
Allen
Concannon Seen as Tri State Champion Contender
Joe Concannon from Newark is described as the tri state champion with titles in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He is a fast player and considered a dark horse with plans to arrive early to impress fans before the tournament opens.
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Taberski Dominates Pool Scene From Schenectady
Frank Taberski of Schenectady New York is hailed as the greatest Polish billiards player ever. He won his first pocket tournament young and now offers cash prizes for others who can run 75 balls against his 125 on his local table. No challenger has reached fifty. Like Concannon he remains an unknown dark horse in Chicago.
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Schenectady
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Knickerbockers
Concannon
Chicago
Giants Begin Ninth Training Camp at Emerson Park
The New York Giants opened their ninth annual training period in Marlin Texas at Emerson Park. Manager McGraw Captain Larry Doyle and Infielder Fred Brainard arrived Sunday. Christy Mathewson and Eddie Brawnie followed with the Bush special. Thirteen players checked into a local hotel as Jim Thorpe and George Kelly were among early arrivals.
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Fred Brainard
Christy Mathewson
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Jim Thorpe
George Kelly
Pacific Coast
Rube Schauer
Rhyme Advises Silence to Avoid Tomorrow Sorrow
A short past admonition warns to keep your mouth shut today to avoid explaining tomorrow. The verse frames silence as a precautionary measure against future regret.
Poloists Stage Round Robin at Army Post
The round robin polo program at Fort Sam Houston on Trent Field featured three exhibition chukkers. Third Cavalry beat San Antonio 5 to 0. Staff and Third Cavalry combined beat Third Cavalry 2 to 0. Staff Cavalry defeated San Antonio and Artillery quartet 1 to 0. Capt Adams Harold Kayton Bill Meadows and Lieutenant Johnson were commended for riding well.
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Third Cavalry
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Staff Cavalry
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