Yamada Next Title Holdch at Billiards
Tokio youth Yamada predicted to become billiard champion by George Slosson. Slosson credits Yamada’s masse play and composure, noting his rapid rise after initial Tokyo club exposure and a later Berlin study period. He will challenge Hoppe/Sutton winner in April for the title.
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George Slosson
Slosson
Sutton
Hoppe
Morningstar
Yamada
Willie Hopp
Prietor
Tokyo
Nippon
Berlin
Slosson Brings Yamada to New York for Exhibitions
Slosson's European tour featured Yamada in exhibitions at Slosson's Academy in New York. Yamada, age 23, entered the 18.2 tournament after the engagement, prompting his father to reconcile with his billiards career. A cross continental plan to promote billiards in America and Europe in the land of the mikado is under consideration.
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Slosson
Europe
Yamada
Academy
New York
America
Slosson Extends 400 Point Streak in Billiards Match
In St Louis on January 18 George B Slosson achieved his fifth straight block of 400 points in a 2400 point match against Yamada at balk line billiards. Over five nights Slosson leads 2000 to 1213 with high runs of 112 and 101 for Slosson and 124 for Yamada.
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ST. Louis
George B. Slosson
Yamada
Slosson
Handicaps Set for Laurel Heights Fielding Trophy Qualifiers
Chairman F. W. Maule announces that qualifying rounds for the fielding trophy will use the revised handicap list. Sixteen top scores today and tomorrow advance to finals with handicaps applied in match play. Entries for the first flight begin after the qualifiers, with the final round expected before month end.
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F. W. Maule
Laurel Heights Golf Club
Police stop boxing clash at ringside in Omaha
A squad of policemen intervened at the ring last night preventing a fight between Packey McFarland and Frankie Whitney after Chief Dunn had banned boxing several days earlier. The report ends with a note urging readers to pay their poll tax.
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Omaha
Neb
Packey McFarland
Frankie Whitney
Dunn
Pelicans Set City Ninepin Record In Big Score
The Pelican Ninepin team of the City League rolled a 396 in the second game to set a city record for timber picking, winning 396 to 293 after taking the first game 294 to 248 against the Crows. The team tied for fourth place. the Crows dropped to sixth. Umpire G Huntress Jr. officiated with scorer W Collis.
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Pelican Ninepin
Crows
Ninepin
Pelicans
Hereck
G. Huntress Jr
W. Collis
Logan Wins First In YMCA Senior Gymnasium Meet
Rex Logan captured first place in the horizontal bar event with 8 feet 1 inch as part of the YMCA Senior gymnasium class program directed by Wheeler. Nolan was second at 7 feet 11 inches, L Beeley third at 7 feet 7 inches, and R Ragland fourth at 6 feet 11 inches. Contest continues next Friday with an overall points winner to receive a gold fob.
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Wheeler
Rex Logan
Nolan
L. Beeley
R. Ragland
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths in San Antonio
San Antonio society women frequent the Harlandale baths as rest and recreation from social duties. A beauty parlor operates in connection. Take the South Flores street car to reach the baths and remember to pay your poll tax.
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Harlandale
San Antonio
South Flores
Mike Kelly's Genius Saves Giants In 1889 Classic
Tim Murnane recalls Mike Kelly catching for the New York Giants in a tense 1889 game against Boston. Kelly swapped positions, teased the umpire, and guided Clarkson through a crucial sequence to preserve a tie and spark the victorious mood on the train west.
McLean Sets New World Ice Skating Record at Carnival
Robert McLean of Chicago established a new world mark at the Western Skating Association carnival opening, clocking 88 15 seconds for 440 yards. The event took place in St. Paul Minnesota.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Robert McLean
Chicago
Western Skating Association
Doctor R Cunningham Office Ad at Moore Building
Obsolete phone listing shows Dr. R Cunningham located in the Moore Building, 449 Moore Bldg, with old phone 984 5. The card reflects a medical practitioner entry likely from a directory segment.
Silent Mike Tiernan Remembered as Famous 19th Century Player
New York remembers Silent Mike Tiernan born 1867 in Trenton. He played 1887–1898 for New York and was a top hitter and outfielder with a long home run record. Tiernan ranks among era greats, cites Buck Ewing and Amos Rusie as peers, and reflects on changes in the game.
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New York
Silent Mike Tiernan
Silent Mike
Buck Eding
Mike
Tiernan
Sam Thompson
Dan Brouthers
West Thirty-fifth Street
Trenton
N. J
Williamsport
Jersey City
Mathewson
Buck” Ewing
Collegian in Comer Gathers Attention as Star Catcher
A rookie in his first major league season showed versatility in several positions and strong behind the plate. Scouts report Frank Chance may groom him into a standout catcher as the season progresses.
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Frank Chance
Thirteenth inning homer splashes over fence in rain
The batter fouled off a ball that sailed into the stands and returned to play. With two outs in the thirteenth and score tied, he drove the first pitch for a home run over the fence, about twenty feet high, as Nichols argued for a new ball.
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Nichols
Brackenridge Five Triumphs In Repeat Win Over St Mary's
Brackenridge High School defeated St Marys 23 to 11 in a fast basketball game avenging an earlier loss. Alley led Brackenridge with five field goals as every player scored. A decisive third game is planned for next week to settle the series.
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Brackenridge High School
St. Mary's
Brackenridge
Alley
Whitney , Chapa
Western Golf Association to elect officers here
Members meet in Chicago for the annual meeting and officer election. President J. D. Cady and Secretary Charles F. Willard are expected to win re election. The association will also award its annual tournament with four clubs under consideration including Beverly Homewood Cincinnati and Kent County. The Memphis Country Club bids for the open championship.
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Ills
The
Western Golf Association
J. D. Cady
Charles FE. Willard
Beverly and
Homewood Clubs
Cincinnati Golf Club
Kent County Club
Grand Rapids
Mich
Memphis Country Club
Freeman Wins Advertisers Midwinter Golf Tourney
Miss Eleanor Freeman of Dyker Meadow defeated Mrs. Herbert L. Jillson of Bethlehem in the final round for the women's event, winning 3 up with one to play. In the men's semi finals Purves of Woodland, Mass. will meet Whitlatch of Oakland Club, N Y, in the finals after Purves beat Parker and Whitlatch beat Dutton.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Eleanor Freeman
Dyker Meadow
Herbert L. Jillson
Bethlehem
D. M. Parker
Garden City
Whitlatch
George C. Dutton
Oakley
Turner Ninepinners Open Nine Week Bowling Race
Ten teams enter a nine week pennant race by Turner Bowling Association starting Monday. Veterans form the majority of rosters with captains guiding seasoned lineups in a close contest for city ninepin honors.
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Turner Bowling Association
Turner
Ninepin
Turners
Turner Association
George Corning
George Huntress Sr
L. Elmendorf
A. Dugosh
O. Gerloff
L. Huppertz
W. Oppermann
M. Rossy
T. Quick
G. Wooten
Max Baetz
E. Keylich
Ed Dietzel
F. Pfeiffer
W. Keller
H. Beisner
Local teams prep as season highlights loom in city courts
This afternoon the Y M C A Intermediates meet Marshall Training School on Marshall court in a season debut for both. Marshall’s rapid progress signals a strong title challenge as it faces senior league contenders. Austin reports hint Leidy stock company may secure funds to finish the 1918 season, with Iglehart giving extra time to raise money before Houston league meeting. Lieutenant Baehr teams Fort Sam Houston into shape and will host challenges next week as Higgins Company Y Turners and school squads join Army Post five in a busy basketball schedule.
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Marshall Court
Marshall Five
Austin
Leidy Stock Company
Iglehart
Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Baehr
Fort Sam Houston
Higgins Company
The
Turners
Army Post Five
Fort
Belgian Champion Injured In Six Day Paris Race
Paris January 18 Cyril Van Houwaert Belgian champion and Petit Breton French rider collided in the six day bike race. Van Houwaert sustained a broken collar bone torn pleura and internal hemorrhage and is in grave condition. Breton was uninjured.
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Paris
Cyril van Houwaert
Petit Breton
Breton
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