Griefson Wins Top Honors In Local Rifle Competition
Visitor B H Grison?n of the Marfa Rifle Club takes first with 92 at 300 yards in a sun day free for all at the municipal range. Spokane’s Powell is second with 91, while C D Birkhead earns third and E B Berry fourth. Local marksmen show improving scores as the contest unfolds. Mrs Adolph Toepperwein world champion female shooter will give an exhibition next Sunday at the range.
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Adolph Toepperwein
Municipal Range
Fort Sam Houston
B. H. Grierson
Marfa
Spokane
Grierson
Powell
Spokane Rifle Club
C. D. Birkhead
EB. F. Berry
Mitchell
D. M. Ingram
E. P. Lipscomb
G. W. Sweet
Alex Martinez
H. Johnson
J. Johnson
R. H. Hearn
A. W. Allen
M. Frederick
P. J. Matzow
I. M. Avant
E. R. Harker
C. T. Barloco
C. F. Rossi
Tony Garoni
B. Royster
L. A. Zoeller
E. Menn
Hays
T. B. Blue
A. J. Veltmann
J. B. Halliday
San Antonio
Toepperwein
Lambert
Delery
Cleveland Gets First Call On Milwaukee Players
Milwaukee club executive Al Timme and Cleveland president James Dunn signed a three year pact giving Cleveland first choice on Milwaukee material for three seasons. Three Cleveland players have already moved to Milwaukee, catcher Henry DuBerry, infielder Walter Barbare, and outfielder Danny Moeller. Moeller was released, the other two remain under linked terms.
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Milwaukee
al Timme
Milwaukee American Association
James C. Dunn
Cleveland Americans
Cleveland
Danny Shay
Brewers
Henry DuBerry
Walter Barbare
Danny Moeller
Moeller
Real Bout Promised Tonight In Alamo City Wrestling
Pet Brown of Taylor battles Jack Ross of Cleveland in a middleweight bout at Beethoven Hall tonight. Brown arrives in peak condition while Ross weighs about 162 1 3 pounds and trained at the firemen’s gymnasium. The Metropolitan Athletic Club reports strong advance ticket sales and a solid preliminary event starts at 8 30 oclock.
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Pet” Brown
Taylor
Jack Ross
Cleveland
Ohio
Beethoven Hall
Alamo City
Brown
Ross
Ross, Who Has Just Finished His Training Campaign At the Fireman
Jack Coleman
Jack
Metropolitan Athletic Club
Michigan baseball hopefuls eye 1917 squad under Lundgren
Ann Arbor reports optimism as supporters expect a winning team this season. Coach Lundgren is due to take charge within three weeks. The 1916 battery Miller and Dunne return, with Captain Brandell Niemann and Reem challenging outfield roles.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Lundgren
Miller
Dunne
Brandell
Niemann
Reem
60 Days Trial To Prove It
A vintage health ad promises a sixty day risk free trial of a truss device for rupture. It touts comfort waterproof design and cloth binding book with medical assertions against elastic trusses and operations. Readers are urged to request a free 96 page book with coupons for delivery.
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Heidi
PLC
Box 931-CLUTHE COMPANY Free Book Offer
A short classified style notice from Box 931 CLUTHE COMPANY invites readers at 125 East 23rd Street New York City to request a free book and trial offer by sending their address.
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Cluthe Company
East 23Rd St
New York City
Bill Donovan Predicts a nerve shattering pennant race
New York January 22 Wild William Donovan predicts a tight American League season with eight teams in the race. He cites strong rosters at Boston Detroit Chicago and Cleveland and notes improved youths on the Yankees and Browns while stressing the potential of Connnie Mack’s Athletics and Jenning’s club to surprise.
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New York
William Donovan
Bill
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Connie Mack
Kewis
Hooper
Gardner
Barry
Hoblitzer
Collins
Jackson
Fournier
Scott
Benz
Cobb
Crawford
Jennings
Yankees
Russell
Shocker
Cullop
Shawkey
Pipp
Gilhooley
Gedeon
Maisel
Browns
Jones
Cleveland
Morton
Coveleskie
Tsing
Griffith
Washington
Mullane Recalled as Speediest Pitcher by Cincinnati Fans
In Cincinnati on January 22 a debate among baseball fans linked Tony Mullane with Amos Rusie and Walter Johnson as the speediest pitcher. John B. Connolly, a long time local observer, asserts Mullane had exceptional early speed, though fans of Rosie's era doubt Mullane surpassed their idol's fastball.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Tony Mullane
Amos Rusie
Walter Johnson
John B. Connolly
Mullane
Rosie
Departure of star halfback hits Michigan college team
Lansing January 22 Charles Butler one of the best fullbacks at Michigan Agricultural College has left college and will probably not return next fall. His departure is a severe blow to the team as Freddie Jacks, a backfield man, may not return.
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Lansing
Mich
Charles Butler
Michigan Agricultural College
Freddie Jacks
Cornell Michigan Dual Indoor Meet Planned for May 17
Ithaca Sun reports a dual indoor track meet between Cornell University and the University of Michigan set for May 17 in Ann Arbor. The schedule release highlights competition between the two schools and marks a key regional matchup.
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Cornell University
Ithaca
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Hansen Leads Amateurs in Norge Ski Club Tourney
Hans Hansen of St Paul topped the amateur standings in Norge Ski Club's annual Chicago event on Sunday with 284 points and a best leap of 148 feet, while Fred Brunn of Chicago led the professionals.
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Hans Hansen
St. Paul
Norge Ski Club
Chicago
Fred Brunn
Hansen
Western Golf Association Moves on Amateur Rule Rift
Chicago January reports say the Western Golf Association will act independently of the USGA on defining an amateur golfer. A new rule committee led by Charles Thompson will draft a stricter definition, risking a clash with the United States Golf Association and possible formation of a new national golf body. The Western group, with about 240 clubs as members, contemplates future moves amid talk of a broader national organization.
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Chicago
United States Golf Association
Western Golf Association
Suny
Charlies F. Thompson
Flossmoor Club
Charles M. Smalley
Olympian Fields
Crafts W. Higgins
Board of Directors
Association
Hag
Thompson
Francis Ouimet
Horace F. Smith
Nashville
Southern Golf Association
Western Association
Iowa State Pitcher Lefty Deardorff Signs with Cleveland
Iowa City report says Lefty Deardorff of the Iowa State University baseball team has been signed by the Cleveland Americans. Coach Maurice Kent praises Deardorff as one of Iowa’s best pitchers and notes he is a strong hitter for a pitcher.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Deardorff
Iowa State University
Cleveland Americans
Maurice Kent
Deardorfft
Purses Set for National Field Trials Dogs
Montgomery Alabama January 22 Pairings were made for the free for all stake of the National Field Trials Club to be run this week at Calhoun Alabama. About fourteen dogs expected to start in the first series. In addition to a trophy a purse of 1500 is awarded.
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Montgomery
Ala
Calhoun
Harness race meet set for Readville July 4
Boston Sunday announced a harness race meeting at Readville track on July 4 featuring five events with total prizes of 11 000 dollars.
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Boston
Readville Track
McLoughlin Beaten In Doubles Finals at Corona Do Winter
William M. Johnston and John Strachan defeated Maurice McLoughlin and Nat Brown 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the finals of the Corona do winter tennis tournament in San Diego California on Sunday.
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McLoughlin
William M. Johnston
John Strachan
Maurice McLoughlin
Nat Brown
Coronado
San Die Cal
Grand Circuit 10 Enter the South in Atlanta
Harness racing stewards of the Grand Circuit met in Atlanta to set dates for the coming season. The schedule committee, meeting Monday, considers applications from cities inviting Grand Circuit horses. secretary H J Cline will not seek re election and Cleveland is expected to open July 16 with Southern dates under discussion.
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Atlanta
H. J. Cline
Cleveland
South
Stewards
McGraw Calls for Strict Balk Rule to Aid NL Base Running
New York on Jan 22 notes John McGraw and Christie Mathewson urge the National League to adopt a hard balk rule. They argue left handed pitchers use half balk motions that hinder runners, costing NL teams in games and series, and say umpires need a single clear standard before the World Series lineup.
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New York
John McGraw
John
Christie Mathewson
McGraw
National League
Bowling Tourney Starts in Grand Rapids March 3
Between 650 and 700 five man teams will roll for National Titles in the American Bowling Congress tourney beginning March 3 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Abraham Langtry secretary announced Monday.
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Chicago
Ill
American Bowling Congress
Grand Rapids
Mich
Abraham Langtry
Pugilist Bernard Killed in France Front Flight
Georges Bernard the French middleweight boxing champion was killed in combat while serving in the aviation corps. He joined the air service at age 19 at the start of the war.
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Pau
France
Paris
Georges Bernard
Pugilist
Aviation Corps
Catholic Schools Championship Added to Penn Relays
A championship race for Roman Catholic schools was added to the relay program at Franklin Field for April 27 and 28. The addition comes at the request of Catholic schools nationwide and is sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
University of Pennsylvania
Splashing on a Wet Market Trip Tale
An old farmer and his wife travel home through flooded roads and meet a friend. The friend asks after the missus, who the farmer points to in the back seat. The friend realizes she is hidden and the farmer dryly explains she would splash if revealed.
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London
Mordecai Brown Remembered as One of Baseball's Greats
New York, Jan. 22. Mordecai Brown, who received an unconditional Cubs release from President Weeghman, is hailed as a mighty National League pitcher. Despite missing a forefinger, he dominated hitters with superb control, fielding, and strategic thinking. He began with Terre Haute, joined the Cardinals, then the Cubs in 1904, rising to star status by 1906.
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New York
Mordecai Brown
Weeghman
Cubs
Brown
Walter Johnson
Terre Haute
Cardinals
Darcy Teams and Tidbits From Milburn Saylor on Darcy
Milburn Saylor, Indianapolis light weight, offers bold views on Les Darcy. He recalls Darcy’s Australian fights with Eddie McGoorty and predicts tougher tests in America, naming six rivals including Jack Dillon Billy Miske Jack McGarron Gus Christy Bat Levinsky and Mike Gibbons. He warns Darcy will face top talent and likely surprises.
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Milburn Saylor
Indianapolis
Lester Darcy
Milburn
Australia
Darcy
Saylor
Eddie McGoorty
McGoorty
Darcey
Jack Dillon
Billy Miske
Jack McCarron
Gus Christy
Bat Levinsky
Mike Gibbons
Mark
Sunday School Fives Play Tuesday Night
The Y M C A hosts a Sunday School basketball double header. Beacon Hill Baptist faces First Presbyterians in the National League while Calvary Baptists meet McKinley Ave Methodists in the American League. Key notes: Presbyterians favored in the opener. McKinley aims for a strong next season. games start 8 10 with record cards required. Charles Cassey referees both games.
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Beacon Hill Baptist Quint
First Presbyterians
Calvary Baptists
McKinley Ave. Methodists
Beacon Hill Baptist
Presbyterians
St. Marks
McKinley Ave
Calvary Baptist
Travis Park
Calvary Lads
McKinley Lads
Johnson Signs With Peoria Club in Three I League
Will Johnson formerly with the Galveston Texas League club was signed to play with the Peoria Three I League team in Illinois.
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Johnson
Peoria
Ills
Will Johnson
Galveston
Texas
D C M Medal Story Turns Out Humorous
A local yarn recalls a man who joined the army at the war’s start and claimed a D C M in a letter from France. On a furlough he was greeted by officials and a town band, then joked that the medal was really a District Court Martial for pinching a chicken.
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Tit-Bits
France
Piachin
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