Higgins Company and Twenty-second Infantry win fast pay games
In ideal winter weather at the Texas league park, Higgins Company beat the Orioles 5 to 3. The Twenty-second Infantry defeated the Roundups 8 to 1, with Higgins and Orioles trading early pressure before Higgins pulled away in the seventh.
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Krisch
Tracy
Broad
Knaupp
Welsh to Face Rivers in Vernon Ring Clash
Freddie Welsh reports peak conditioning for the January 23 twenty round bout with Joe Rivers at Vernon California. Rivers also expects victory over the English lightweight. Special dispatch from Los Angeles.
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Joe Rivers
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Infantry Triumph Over Roundups In Nine Inning Win
In the second game the Infantry scored two runs in the second inning and led the rest of the way. The Roundups managed only one inning with a run, the first. Final score shows Infantry eight, Roundups one. Pitchers Op Pett Curran Galm faced 8, 8, 8 with 1,1,2 walks respectively. Swartz hit a home run, and several players stole bases. The game lasted 1 hour 30 minutes with Sande ben as umpire and Culpepper as scorer.
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Texas Players Among Giants Try-Outs For South Camp
New York manager McGraw to begin southward recruit drive for Marlin Texas camp January 17. Giants secretary Joe O Brien lists untried youths incl Arthur Bues Gus Gardella George Burns Evan Evans Emmett Munsell Bert Maxwell John Ferrell Charles Tesreau Fullenweider Henry Groh Hugh High W C Jacobson Elmer Johnston Decatur Three I league Jack Johnston stock Fond du Lac Wisconsin Illinois league as part of buy and draft picks.
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Bert Maxwell
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Henry Groh
Hugh High
W. C. Jacobson
Elmer Johnston
Decatur
Jack Johnston
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Oklahoma City Pays Up In Texas League Shakeup
Oklahoma City clears its debt to the Texas league and secures assurance its franchise will be wiped clean by week’s end. Galveston faces forfeiture and Dallas remains hopeful while Corsicana or Beaumont are eyed for a Sand Crab transfer.
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Ritchie Beats Saylor In Fast Six Round Bout
Willie Ritchie of San Francisco defeated Young Saylor of Indianapolis in a six round duel at Old City Hall. Ritchie used a sharp left jab to stop Saylor’s rushes and won despite being eight pounds lighter. Saylor landed a left hook in the sixth, splitting Ritchie’s lip, but the San Francisco fighter remained the cleverer combatant.
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Midcoast league meeting planned in Victoria Texas
Report from Victoria Texas on January 15 notes growing belief that the Southwest Texas league will not operate this year. A meeting is set for February 24 and 25 in Victoria to organize a Midcoast league. Promoters claim strong financial backing to ensure a successful season.
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Turners Nine Pin League Sets Second Series Start
Captains met to approve the second series start date of January 23 with team makeup largely decided. Only two vacancies remain, and the schedule is expected to be announced within a few days.
Autoscooter Arrives At Ice Carnival In Red Bank
The autoscooter, a motor iceboat with a 50 horsepower engine, achieved over eighty miles per hour on a measured trial, surpassing ordinary boats at the Red Bank ice carnival. Its low profile and cogged rear wheel provide reduced wind resistance and propulsion, with the owner predicting potential speeds near one hundred mph with more practice.
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Red Bank
N. J
Panzaretta Wins Juarez Senorita Stakes in Photo Finish
Panzaretta advanced from 2 to 1 to 7 to 5 favorite and held the rail to win the Senorita Stakes for two-year-olds at Juarez by a half length. The program horse led a card of six races with multiple upsets and notable performances, including Mapleton and Flying Footsteps winning earlier races and Sa nn.
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James and Long to Clash in Corpus Christi Wrestling Bout
Peter James of Houston and Tom Long of Corpus Christi are set for a best two of three falls finish bout in Corpus Christi on Thursday night. Long, back from New Orleans, weighs 156 pounds against James at 158.
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Peter James
Houston
Tom Long
New Orleans
Chance Delays Chicago Team Return From Camp
Frank Chance coach of the Chicago Nationals will report late to the New Orleans training camp not before March 3 due to business commitments in Glendora California where he is promoting an office building. Murphy and the club were notified of the delay.
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Frank Chance
Chicago Nationals
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Chance
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Automobiles for Hire From San Antonio Firm
I do not buy second hand autos. my cars are new from a top factory. Drivers are San Antonio men from W. Wles Auto Livers Co. Phone 347.
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Bride Called Best Infielder of Country
Washington Star highlights George McBride as the nation’s top infielder for touching base runners. He excels at preventing double steals, throwing to beat runners, and has played near- every Nationals game, earning praise from players and managers alike.
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J. Ed Grillo
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Field dogs in show at Grand Junction Tennessee
The United States field trials resumed after a week delay due to bad weather. Judges Kk. D. Carr from LaGrange Kentucky and W. H. Beasell from Michigan City Mississippi presided as winners were Palliadho setter, Girlie Redfield female setter, La Bestia derby setter, Cords Lad of Jingo pointer, and Kentucky Beauty female pointer.
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Chicago
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New York
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Outlaws Want Steinfeldt to Captain Richmond Team
Harry Steinfeldt has been offered to captain and play third base for the Richmond club of the United States League. He is a free agent and will sign only if $6500 is deposited in a bank before he reports. Players want secure backing before joining any new league, which would require two to three million dollars to start.
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Harry Steinfeldt
Richmond
Harry
Valentine for Block Affects San Antonio Baseball Club
San Antonio club president Morris Block received a large check from James Kelley, a first baseman under contract, as his share of draft money from Marion club’s late season player payments. The Marion club’s back salaries and draft distribution sparked a dispute that the National association allowed. Block warns upcoming league games may feature Bronchos versus Athletics in late February in San Antonio.
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San Antonio Baseball Club
James Kelley
Block
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Kelley
Georgetown U S baseball practice opens for Southwestern team
Georgetown Tex Jan 15 Practice for places on the Southwestern university baseball team began on the campus this afternoon. Notices posted last week summoned candidates to assemble. Coach Arbuckle is pleased with the squad and expects to develop a strong team with most of last year’s veterans returning and promising new players.
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Lima
Georgetown
Tex
Southwestern University
Arbuckle
Basketball Races See Resumed Play This Week
The Scholastic Basketball League resumes with two scheduled games tomorrow afternoon featuring St. Marys College versus St. Anthonys at St. Anthonys court and San Antonio Academy against Garden Academy at Garden Academy floor. In the City Basketball League the Infantry five meets Roundup and the Turners face the Giants at the army post gym Tuesday night.
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Brackenridge
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Horsemen Meet Tonight Over Delayed San Antonio Matinee
San Antonio Driving Club members meet at the Southern Hotel tonight to decide on holding tomorrow afternoon’s matinee racing. The event, postponed Friday due to bad weather, may proceed with the original program and possible extra entries. Pay your poll tax.
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