1868 Baseball Guide Rediscovered by Local Collector
A local buyer acquires an 1868 baseball guide valued for its age and rarity. The brown paper bound pamphlet, 4 by 7 inches, shows early rules where batters direct pitches and captains appeal to umpires. It includes a 1867 financial report of the American Association of Baseball Clubs and notes the seller’s long-cherished interest.
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Mart
Gradford School
SA. A.A. Ly
Hirt
New Orleans
Innes
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Hartreasures
Peacock Defeats Turner Quintette In Local Clash
Peacock, one of the strongest local teams, defeated Turner 35 to 22 at Turner gym. DeBona led Peacock with 7 of his team’s total, while Tillman led Turner with 7 points and Lohse added most for Turner. Referee Gulldner supervised the game as fans witnessed a fast, hard contest.
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Peacock
Turner Gym
Verein
Turners
Hang
Yary
DeBonu
DeBona
Tta
Cheney Lohse
Turners Tillman Jed
Lohse
Paeancsele
I DeBona Teapl
Eerney Thman
Leltner Powel, Eieces
Lohse Feapty
Athletics versus Bronchos at Park in South Texas clash
Lively afternoon at Electric Park attracts crowd including local and imported talent under national sport rules. Athletics of South Texas Independent Family face the Bronchos of fictional renown in a heated contest following a New Year’s Day meeting won by the Jaguars. Burnett Co. showcases large paper box factory details.
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Tana
Traction Company
Electric Park
South Texas
Famh
Rranches
Jéagiers
Iead
Eame
Athletics A
Branghas
Walz-Colgrove
Smith-Teepperwelti
Pinder West - Pieeee
Koatan
Newnam
L- Wendleton
Markley Sevond
Grises Worterzil
Whaelay Moxander
Ler Weld
Qailing Eee
Pavalla
Local Texas league weighs season expansion plans
A Waco meeting today will debate increasing the number of games in the Texas State league, with Dallas opposed to extra games. Club leaders fear shifting game dates and pace could affect pennant races, while fans anticipate April baseball and a push for an outdoor field.
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Lenis
Helleven
Waco
Dallas Club
Gardner
Fang
Sight Club
Dendrock
Lone Star Club to Feature Japanese Wrestling Events
The Lone Star Athletic Club plans two floor first contest and a boxing exhibition as part of a two night program. Local experts in wrestling and Japanese styles will provide demonstrations while several Gaido subjects prepare for upcoming bouts. Crowds are expected to enroll, with contestants in good shape showcasing technique and science of the sport.
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Lone Star Athletic Club
Fue Io
Ganiv
Community raises plan for city athletic field and indoor track
Local YMCA athletes push for a multi use field to host baseball football and track while seeking indoor facilities. A Monday meeting will discuss a spring rollout and a February 24 indoor track event at Electric Park Ring. The goal is to unite schools and athletic groups for a memorable season and to avoid conflicts in athletic leadership.
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Fie Athletics
Lee Dreyfus
Valléds Amos
Tragk
Ontelis
Electria Park
San Antonio
Turner Gym Meet Draws Small Indoor Contest Crowd
The Ban Amron Verein hosted the second indoor athletics event Friday night. Several events saw notable results though many field records stood, with athletes such as G. Lohad and J. Lotkner posting top marks in high jump and 60-pound weight. Contests occur monthly, each unique, aiming to equalize chances among competitors.
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Ban Amonia ‘Um Verein Sym Shin Chitses
Tony
G. Lohad
F. Tefiner
B. A. Majdus
J. Lotkner
Hysilmp
Melias G. Lohee
Mu Elman
Graves
A. Ravenland
A. Tilldas
A. Blednex
A. Wiedenfeld
A. Baldira
Ah Wolf
Luekenhuoh
Kneeland
Te. Murphy
Jaickenbach
Wimes
Goyer
Ineelanst
Hanes
Graunger
Battle of the Pins in 1907 bowling title match
The weeklong build culminated Friday as Lowther's Pioneers defeated Corning's Steers 2-1 to claim the 1907 bowling championship. The series featured three tense games with both sides trading wins and a late-season meeting set for January 15 at Turner Hall to elect officers and recruit new members for the local bowling leagues.
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Lowther
Pioneers
Corning
Steers
Broncho carey writer seeks favor for nephew in Baltimore
A fragment from Scoops by Carey Weather relates a letter to Morris Block of the San Antonio Base Police noting a Baltimore nephew seeking a wet for a young player who handles shooting and third base. The piece mentions Zcoopa Cavey, Memphis position hopes, and an 1908 note about broncho births. Also includes ad snippets on appendicitis avoidance and a laxative syrup, plus hardware store promo.
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Cipey
Baltimore Oroles
Morris Block
San Antonio
Carey Weller
Baltimore
Memphis
Peare
New Pitcher Mitchell Signed by Tex League Club
Belten Texas native Mitchell, a right hander with speed and strength, signs with Mieneur Lely for the 1908 season. A former Temple under Ben Shelton, he began the 1905 season at Temple, then briefly with Wienervon and Clabnne before retirement. Last year he played Canyon City while recovering from injuries. Lely notes Mitchell as a strong Texan prospect age 28, 5 feet 9 inches, 180 pounds.
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OY Mitchell
Mieneur Lely
Bel‘ten
Texas
Temple
Ben Shelton
Wienervon
Clabnne
Canyon City
Wile
Iren
Lis
Huacke
Munger
Leldy
Michell
Mitchell
Belleyed
Kerrs Five Narrowly Down Lakeview In Tight Win
Kerrs Five secured a hard fought 21 to 14 victory over Lakeview at Princeosa Vine. Threlkeld and Kerr supplied crucial scores in the second period, with Kerr finishing with nine points and Pinkin leading the scorers with seven. The game featured strong back play and a crowded arena as both teams battled for control.
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Moing
Ana
Ker
Independenta
Lakewide
Talsesids
Amd
Threlkeld
Kerr
Lena Faulkses
Honora
Mor Lekoside Pinkin
Vereeeers
Bliwtton Kt GB
Ponlkner Oo
Added Starter Is Best In Feature
New Orleans La Jan 11 Cooney Kan added starter at 29 to 1 captured the speed handicap this evening in easy fashion. The race lost interest by the withdrawal of Chapultepec the eastern flyer. At the start Al Muller led then Cooney K passing to near the stretch where Cooney J showed reserve and finished well clear. First race three furlongs Mare Abs 115 to 3 won Infaneh Lig 3 to 6 second Mrs Sewall ay 16 2 third. Time 1:?? six furlongs. Fourth race six furlongs Cooney KK 100 20 to 1 won Al Mulloy 104 12 to 5 second Keator 116 12 to 4 third. Time 1:19 3. With rave six furlongs selling Refined 96 10 to 1 won He Sihothim 94 9 to 10 second Gold Proof 118 9 to 2 third Mme 1326 4. Sixth race mile and a sixteenth selling Head Aalt 1 % to 1 won Ace His 18 to , second John McBride 98 18 to 1 third Time 8 10 4 5.
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New Orleans
Cooney Kan
Chapultepec
al Muller
Cooney K
Cooney J
Nish
Racy
Lee
Infaneh
Lig
Mleal
Senond
Mra. Sewall
Seng
Frank Juard
Powers
Halleogh
McUahey
A J
Caper
Lidyd
Taled
Thomas Calhoun
Henry) Tate
Ethel Carr
Swain
Gold Quest
Nicol
Mme
Coury
Ace Hish
John Mcbride
Brooks
Varsity Thonine Team Challenged by Texas University
The Thonine basketball team is set to play Texas University in February. Towns received a challenge from Varsity girls in Austin. Miss Wille Thatcher, Varsity Girls manager, says Angin crowd plays under ghra tales with no lines. Thatcher offers to cover Thomas team expenses to Austin if needed.
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Thonine
Will
Texas Unversity
Austi
Hag
Bath Atlas
Salle Mddlebrook
Caplain
Thamas
Wille Thatcher
Ghrra
Atlas
Thomas
Austin
Thomass
Local Basketball Season Opens With Varied Prep Games
Local prep sports report notes the BA AV AJL basketball race starting this week with about six of the expected teams. Upcoming schedules include Bor Avon vs St. Mary’s hall practice games and practice sessions at the Prince rink. Thomas elx and Drelex Hines Juniors resume their series as teams prepare for next month, with San Antonio Academy Bradford and West Texas Affiliates also arranging practice games.
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Ail
Willett
Bor Avon
St. Mary's Hall
Tin Thomas Juniors
Drelex Il Hines
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HD. Burnett Co
East Commerce
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Louisiana
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Thenseltes
Elihs
San Antonin
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Gramus
Aet
Berlin
England
L. M. Clarke
London
Clarke
British Electric Institute de. L. M. Clarke
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Wane Star Athletic Club
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Gamay
Wias
Endes
Tixk Ta Limited 'O
Damtary
Mission Garden Yewling
Mikelun Garden Leagie
Tlaeplis
Danwiry
Fonpln Lournantieit
Finnegann
Stogpss Carey
Ovine
The
Bond Hardware Co
North Side
Monckmann
Jiangon
Ta Hart
Trindford
Mee
West Commerce Street
H. C. Rees Optical Co
W. Commerce St
St.Mary St
Thomas Elx
Princésy
San Antonio’ Acadnamy
Bradford
Thip
Weels
Bethayy
Tans Far
West Texas
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Peaconk
McFall
St Anehony's
Bankek
Hollisters
Rocky Mountain
Coomogln Bottling Co
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Hood's
Mlank Books
Nic Tragé
J.T. Durneth & Co
Wodertakern
Rio
A. & P. Cigin Creamery
Houston St
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