Chance signs record 3 year deal to manage New York
The American League lands Frank Chance to manage the New York club for three years at a total package around 120000 with 75000 salary and 5 percent of net earnings. Frank Farrell and Chance finalize terms after a brief meeting at B Johnson's office following league negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Chance
New York
Chance
Frank Farrell
Princia
B. Johnson
League
Johnson
National Commission
Cincinnati
Farrell
Chance to Manage Baseball Club Reported
Bud Fisher states Jeff Chance will pilot a major league club for three years at 75000 annually plus 5 percent of net earnings. Chance plans to take active control February 11 in New York and set up training trips. Farrell will take the club to Bermuda for spring workouts before Chance heads to California for a brief stay. Lap robes advertised by Wardwood Carriage Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
New York
Bermuda
Farrell
California
Sams Win Twice From Gasco In Commercial Tenpin League
The 8 A Machine & Supply Co team beat Gas House Electric five in three games, ending their skid and closing the gap in percentage. Captain Reeder led with a 173 average and 187 single game, while Bobby Shafer added 502 pins. Gas House stars Muehlendorff and McHugo paced their side with a 189 single game and 171 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas & Electric Company
8. A. Machine & Supply Company
Iron Workers
Electrics
Reeder
Sams Boys
Bobby" Shafer
Muehlendorff
McHugo
Gas House
A. M
Mahon
Newman
Schroeder
Shafer
Comanche Frank Wins All-Age Stake at Leto Hatchie
Comanche Frank owned by A. R. Fisher and handled by J. M. Avent won the all-age stake at the United States Field Trials Club event in Mobile Alabama. Melrose Mohawk finished second and Momoney third. Five braces were run in the derby as the club elected officers and set January 26, 1914 as the next meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Comanche Frank
A. R. Fisher
Hope
Ind
J. M. Avent
Hickory Valley
Tenn
Letohatchie
Melrose Mohawk
John Considine
Seattle
Wash
Momoney
Banquet Honored Doyle of Belleville Giants Cap'n
A public reception in Belleville Illinois honored Larry Doyle Giants second baseman and captain, who lives in Breeze Illinois. He was assisted by three Coal Miners' Union members at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Belleville
Ill
Larry Doyle
Giant
Breeze, Ill
Coal Miners’ Union
Praise for Olympiad
As secretary and treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan declares that American boys made great strides in 1912 due to the Olympic games in Stockholm last August where top American athletes carried off the most coveted honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Amateur Athletic Union
James E. Sullivan
Stockholm
Eagles Forfeit First, Rally to Beat Crows 305 to 280
The Eagles forfeited the opener but regrouped to win the second game of the series 305 to 280. E Schmitt and P Tarrillion starred as the team displayed strong form, aided by solid defense and sharp picks. Umpire Summerfield and scorer George Huntress Jr. were noted in the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aftr
Crows
Eagles
E. Schmitt
H. Tarrillion
Summerfield
George Huntress Jr
Wrestlers Sought for Central AAU Titles in Chicago
Winners in the 115 and 145 pound classes at the Central AAU wrestling championships set for January 17 and 18 at the Illinois Athletic Club may advance to the national title matches in New Orleans on January 29. The Southern AAU candidates are invited, with travel expenses covered by the Southerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Amateur Athletic Union
Illinois Athletic Club
New Orleans
E. C. Racey
Southern Athletic Union
New York Manhattan Club Leads Indoor Revolver Series
Official scores for rounds eight to ten released with Spokane tied with Denver in round twenty one. The Manhattan Club of New York has won all matches to date in the United States Revolver Association indoor league. Automobile rugs by Woodward Carriage Company noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
United States Revolver Association
Manhattan Club
New York
Spokane
Denver
Austin Fans Back Leidy Proposition
George Leidy appears headed to take over control of the Austin Texas League club as fans and Austin Chamber of Commerce committees advance subscriptions to keep the franchise in the capital. The deal, eyed for completion before a Houston league meeting on January 19, would place Leidy in charge for the 1913 season with expectations of a pennant effort and a strong managing style. He plans to move from San Antonio to assume full duties in Austin once finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leidy
Austin
Iglehart
Leidy
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Capital
San Antonio
Bronco
Houston
Doak Roberts
The
Buffs
Morris Block
Morningstar to Meet Sutton for 18.1 World Title
Ora C Morningstar world 18.1 billiard champion travels to Pittsburg to face challenger George Sutton former champion. The winner claims the 18.1 title all gate receipts a $500 side bet and a diamond trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ora C
Morningstar
George Sutton
De Oro Retains World Pocket Billiard Title
Alfred De Oro defeated James Maturo of Denver to retain the world pocket billiard championship. In the final block the score stood 600 to 563 with De Oro pocketing 292 balls to Maturo's 168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred de Oro
James Maturo
Denver
de Oro
Andrews Sporting Annual Record Book for 1913
The 1913 sporting annual by S. S. Andrews & Messier showcases noted fighters, trotting, pacing, running, bowling, athletic, baseball, automobile and aero records with illustrations. It claims prominence as the country’s leading sporting annual and is available from the publishers at 34 Sentinel Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Andrews
Andrews & Messier
Sentinel Building
Milwaukee
Wis
City sports leaders to form dispute committee at Y M C A
Tonight captains and managers from city teams will meet an advisory board led by Lt. Baehr to settle season plans and opening game arrangements in San Antonio. St Marys Cadets beat Marshall Street 18 to 4 on St Marys courts yesterday. Rumors circle around Leidy potentially taking over the Austin franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieutenant Baehr
San Antonio
St. Mary's
Marshall Street
St. Mary’s
S. S. League Ready For Eight-Team Season
The Sunday School Basketball League plans a season starting Monday with eight teams from St. Mark's Episcopal Travis Park Methodist Prospect Hill Methodist the Evangelical Association and Calvary Baptist. Games are set for Monday nights with double-headers to ensure each team faces every other. AAU rules will be followed and ineligible players guarded. The schedule committee of A. H. Muir B. G. Johnson and L. E. Rock aims to finalize details this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Muir
St. Mark’s Episcopal
Travis Park Methodist
Prospect Hill Methodist
The
Evangelical Association
Calvary Baptist Sunday Schools
B. G. Johnson
L. E. Rock
Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co operates an auto ambulance service at 221 EB Commerce with phone 341 for urgent mortuary transport and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riebe Undertaking Co
Billiard Tourney Resume As Class A Leaders Compete
Ties at the top in Class A with Erkel Harvey and Connolly equal on wins while White gains in strength. In Class B Hughes and Brandes hold perfect percentages as round progress resumes after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak Psae
Phelan
Pusnor Dia
DiwAttiater i
VCO
Spatoir
Sheehan
McNeil
Hea Yen
Bennett
Soi
Erkel
Harvey
Connolly
Hughes
Brandes
Alexander's
White
Wilcox
Mayfield
McAllister
Slosson Extends Lead in Balk Line Match
George Slosson increased his margin over Kodji Yamada in a 2000 point balk line billiard contest by winning the third block 400 to 268. After three nights, Slosson totals 1200 and Yamada 982. play resumes tonight in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slosson
Chicago
George Slosson
Kodj Yamada
Yamada
San Antonio Automobile Club Raises Membership Limit
The club increased its membership cap to 1000 and allows active members who own or have an interest in automobiles. They endorsed Congressman Slayden’s Lincoln memorial fund highway plan and heard committee reports on by law revision and junior membership. The new clubhouse opens within two weeks pending finishings as supplies arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Automobile Club
James L. Slayden
San Antonians
Lincoln Memorial Fund
Washington
Gettysburg
Furlong
Seniors Battle in YMCA Basketball League Tonight
After a holiday break the YMCA Senior Basketball League resumes with matches pitting the Midgets against the Pygmies and the Dwarfs against the Giants. Giants lead with two wins, Dwarfs and Midgets one apiece, Pygmies two losses. a heated game is expected between last place Pygmies and the Midgets, and between the leaders Giants and the Dwarfs. First tip at 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwarfs
Giants
Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Promotes Lunch Service
The Gimbel Delicatessen advertises a business lunch from 12 to 2 pm with ladies and gentlemen served. The notice urges readers to pay their poll tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimbel Delicatessen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cub
Frank Farrel
Highlanders
Jeff
Bud” Fisher
Woodward Carriage Company
Jeff I
Rascal
Assay Issbee
CONVENIENT_STORES
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
West Commerce St
L. G. Denman
Edwin Chamberlain
Wm. L. Herff
Sec’y-Treas
WEST TEXAS BANK @ TRUST CO
W. F. McCaleb
Leon N. Malthall
J. H. Savage
W. B. Hamilton JR
Alex P. Villaret
Our’s
Maverick-Clarke Litho CO
Texas
DR. Stotts
America
Thos. A. Edison
DR. Stotts & CO
Ita Cierse Ste
SAMS
GASCO
Ries
Commercial Tenpin League
5. A. Light
Maverick- Clarke Company
Psyd
W. Tel
H. Fur,o
A. Light
Fisk Co
Aeee
Gas & Elec. Co
Mav.Clarke Co
S. A. Gas & Ele. Co
Armbrust
Frank
Montgomery
Rajah
Bresnahan
Pittsburg Cincinnati
J. R. Cunningham
Moore Bldg
Olthopath
Ninepin
City Ninepin League
P. C. Parrots
Eae
Agles Enee
Swans
Owls A. Seeeeese
Plover
Larks
Pelicans
Revolver
Chamber of Commerce
Sutton
Light
Motor Club
Frank A. Winerich
St. Mary’s St
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!