Sutton Finds Ives Tip Sparks Cue Comeback
George Sutton Chicago billiard veteran adopts the Ives cue tip after trial, boosting runs and averages. He defeats Calvin Demarest 4500 to 2556 in an 18.1 match, posts a grand average of 2112 53, and eyes titles against Morningstar and Hoppe. The boost comes from a larger leather tip projecting over the cue edge.
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George Sutton
Chicago
Uip
Sutton
George
New York
William Hoppe
Ives
Hoppe
Morningstar
Pittsburg
Calvin Demarest
Calvin
Wizard
Schaefer
Central Music Hall
Frank Ives
Sutton to face Morningstar in 18.1 match in Pittsburg
The sketch subject Sutton, along with William Spinks and the late William Catton, will continue daily practice for his 18.1 match with Morningstar and depart Chicago for Pittsburg on January 17, a day before the bout.
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Sutton
William Spinks
William Catton
Morningstar
Chicago
Pittsburg
Sams Win Two Of Final Tenpin Series
Last week of league schedule brings excellent scores as Sams claim two wins in the final tenpin series. Strong performances from top bowlers mark a tight race, with notable strikes and high series totals across the standings.
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Sams
San Antonio Machine and Supply Company
Maverick Clarke Company
Quinn
Wagenstahl
Reeder
Sams” Company
Shafer
Mahon
Parrots defeat Eagles to climb in Ninepin League standings
In a tight Ninepin League night the Parrots defeated the Eagles in two close games, winning the first 290 to 267 and the second 270 to 255 to move higher in the standings. Umpire F Huntress and scorer G Huntress Jr. noted balanced team effort across both sides.
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Parrots
Eagles
Secon
F. Huntress
G. Huntress Jr
Phillies Change Hands in City Ownership Shuffle
W H Locke of Pittsburg announces purchase of the Philadelphia National Baseball Club. New owners include Locke and his uncle W S Baker with officers elected: President Locke, secretary treasurer D C Snyder, directors Chandler Baker Snyder Locke and G W Sadler. Locke long served as secretary of the Pittsburg club.
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Philadelphia
W. H. Locke
Pittsburg
Philadelphia National Baseball Club
Parcel Post at San Antonio Sees Small Weight Gain
At the San Antonio post office the average parcel post weight since the new system began is one pound. Mailings total 5692 and deliveries total 6721. Most packages mailed are not to the first zone within 50 miles. Local one-pound rate is 6 cents and 50 mile deliveries cost 30 cents, with a net gain of 25 cents on each one-pound parcel mailed to the first zone. Butter is among the largest arriving commodities and residents can pay 5 cents more for farm direct butter.
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San Antonio
Parcel Post Department
San Antonians
Kuhlman Case Begins
Houston January 16 jury for the trial of John Kuhlman charged with the murder of Walter OBrien three years ago was completed this morning. Frank Kenney a civil engineer is already serving a 20 year sentence in prison in connection with the killing. OBrien was a bartender. Kuhlman's defense claims Kenney committed the killing.
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Kuhlman
Houston
Tex
John Kuhlman
Walter O’brien
Frank Kenney
O’brien
Kenney
League meeting postponed in Chattanooga to January 25
Postponement announced by Judge W M Kavanaugh president of the Southern League for the schedule committee meeting that was to be held January 20 and 21 in Chattanooga. The meeting will now be held January 25 in Chattanooga with hours 2 to 4 p m. Dr Goeth moved across the street to F building.
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Little Rock
Ark
W. M. Kavanaugh
Southern League
Chattanooga
Magnates in session hear National Commission and AA meetings
Chicago hosts two executive meetings as the National Baseball Commission and the American Association owners discuss last year’s reports and election of officers. Herrmann and Lynch are expected to be re elected, with Johnson’s position in doubt over the uniform contract.
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American Association
Chicago
Baseball World
National Baseball Commission
Herrman
Bruce
Herrmann
Thomas Lynch
National League
Johnson
Block Goes to Houston to Attend Texas League Meetings
Broncho owner Morris Block of the San Antonio Club heads to Houston for the Texas League meeting to be held Sunday. He will attend the Saturday schedule committee meeting and push to open the season with the Bronchos at home in their new ball yard. The Sunday session will decide the Austin franchise location, ratify schedule committee recommendations, and award the 1912 pennant to Doak Roberts of the Houston Club.
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Texas M
Morris Block
San Antonio
Houston
Doak Roberts
Roberts
Baill
Austin Berth in Texas League Hinges on Subscriptions
Subscriptions for half the stock of the Senator Club were due to fund a deal brokered by George Leidy to take over 50 percent of the Austin franchise and split the remainder among fans. If Austin fans fail to raise funds tonight, Shreveport is likely to receive the berth and Iglehart will accept a Louisiana offer. Leidy expressed cautious optimism but said no word on progress had arrived yet.
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Austin
George Leidy
Leidy
Senator Club
Houston
Iglehart
Shreveport
Louisiana City
Turner Ninepin League Captains Draw Teams For Race
Nearly a hundred men are available as captains form ten equal bowing sets and draw teams. The schedule likely calls for five nights a week of play. A new sport auto polo, born in Kansas, may come to San Antonio for an exhibition. Secretary W H Furlong contemplates an exhibition after letter inquiry. The basketball advisory board staffed Turners and Y five with officials appointed by Lt Bahhr. The Commercial League faces a potential tie as Light seeks three wins to regain second place against the Electrics. A post season match seems certain between Light and Fisk after Fisk failed to show.
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Fisk
San Antonio Light and the Gas and Electric Company
Household Furniture Company
Fisk Company
Turner Ninepin League
San Antonio
Kansas
New York City
W. H. Furlong
The
Automobile Club
Basketball Advisory Board
Turners
Y” Five
Lieutenant Bahhr
Electrics
Divorce Granted Joseph Cohen Co-Respondent Rube Marquard Named
Joseph Cohen also known as Joseph Kane was granted a divorce from his wife listed stage name Wissom Seeley by Justice Newberger in the New York Supreme Court. The case was undefended and Rube Marquard the New York National League pitcher was named as co-respondent.
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Marquard
New York
Joseph Cohen
Joseph Kane
Wlissom Seeley
Justice Newberger
Supreme Court
Rube” Marquard
New York National League
Zbyszko Wins Again in Duluth Match
In Duluth Minnesota on January 16 Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Jess Was tergaard last night. He won the first fall in 30 minutes and 40 seconds with an arm lock and crotch hold. The second fall came on a foul.
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Zbyszko
Duluth
Minn
Stanislau Zbyszko
Jess Wastergaard
McCarty Lacks Experience to Earn World Heavyweight Crown
Luther McCarty a 20 year old 205 pound Springfield giant shows knockout power but faces a weak heavyweight field and racial barriers. The piece argues the era lacks genuine champions and McCarty must be guided by manager McCarney to push his limits or risk stalling his ascent.
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Jeanette
McVey
Langford
Johnson
McCarty
Peter Maher
Springfield Giant
Jeffries
Bombardier Wells
McCarney
Stahl Plans to Play First Base for World Champs
Jake Stahl, manager of the world champion Americans, denies reports he will quit first base this season. He says he could be beaten out by a younger player, feels fitter after last year, and will visit Hot Springs late February to prep ahead of the team.
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Chicago
Jake Stahl
Boston
Hot Springs
McFarland Fight Blocked by Omaha Police Chief
Omaha police chief Dunn banned boxing events in the city last night, blocking the scheduled ten round bout between Packey McFarland and Frankie Whitney Friday night. The action centers on city regulations preventing professional boxing within Omaha limits.
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McFarland
Omaha
Neb
Dunn
Packey McFarland
Frankie Whitney
McGraw’s 1920 Giants add tall pitching contingent
John J. McGraw begins spring instruction at Marlin with 12 young players, nine pitchers, six six-footers among them. The group includes six New York Giants prospects, led by Perryman, Robertson, and Kirbys, as the club plans a lean training squad and a February Texas hike.
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John J. McGraw School of Instruction
Marlin
McGraw
Texas Frontier
Giants
Dave Robertson
Milton Stock
Buffalo
Alleghanies
Mason and Dixon
Robertson
Schupp
Perryman
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Southwest
Hanley
Sole
Dome
Demaree
Kirby
Goulait
Perry
Cooper
Jacobson
Williams
Chicago
Ares
Brandes Wins Tight Three-Cushion Battle at Alexander's
Brandes climbed in the three-cushion tourney at Alexander's by edging Sheehan in a 49 inning battle. Sheehan led 18-8 after 22 innings but Brandes shut down the rally with solid safeties and passed his rival after 41 innings, finishing with a one point deficit that gave Brandes the win in a dramatic matchup.
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Brandes
Alexander's
Sheehan
Y Five Wins After Extra Play Period
The Y M C A basketball team defeated the Turners 19 to 17 after an extra period. Nolan scored the decisive basket, following a seesaw game that tied 16-16 at the end of regulation. Eggleston and Graham contributed baskets in the extra period as the Y squad edged ahead and held on for the victory. Referee S. Peters and umpire Holbrook officiated.
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Turners
Nolan
Eggleston
Graham
Fuquay-Kottler Elmendorf
Eeee Taft Wawra Va
Hight Dest in Tourney at Pinehurst
In Pinehurst North Carolina on January 16 matches in the Advertisers golf tournament yielded players advancing to the next round for first division honors. Survivors include A. K. Oliver Allegheny D. M. Parker Garden City R. M. Purves Woodland I. S. Robeson Oakhill W. J. MacDonald Calumet George Co Dutton Oakley Marshall Whiten Oakland Harold Slater Foxhill.
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N. C
A. K. Oliver
Allegheny
D. M. Parker
Garden City
R. M. Purves
Woodland
I. S. Robeson
Oakhill
W. J. MacDonald
Calumet
George Co
Dutton
Oakley
Marshall Whiteen
Oakland
Harold Slater
Fox
Hill
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