Slayden urges local highway funding over federal aid
Congressman James L. Slayden argues that communities and states should build roads with government moral support, not federal appropriations. He warns a federal role would slow progress, favoring local planning, cheaper construction, and earlier completion, while cautioning against a federal partnership that shifts reliance to the treasury.
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James L. Slayden
Frederick J. Fielding
San Antonio Automobile Club
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American Autophile Association
Washington
San Antonio
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Wisconsin
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Conklin Defeats Douglas In National Billiard Tourney
C Fred Conklin of Chicago, the international amateur billiard champion, won a class A 18.2 balk line match in New York last night, beating Dr W G Douglas of New York 400 to 229. J Ferdinand Poggenburg of New York won the second game, defeating Dr Walter Offenheimer of Philadelphia 400 to 177, with strong averages and runs.
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Associated Press
New York
C. Fred Conklin
Chicago
W. G. Douglas
J. Ferdinand Poggenburg
Walter Offenheimer
Philadelphia
Poggenburg
Philadelphian
McGorty Beats Coffey In Left-Hand Bout At Fairmount
Eddie McGorty of Oshkosh and Walter Coffey of San Francisco fought ten rounds at the Fairmount Athletic club. No decision was allowed, but spectators believed McGorty won by a wide margin. McGorty weighed 157 pounds and Coffey 155. he fought left handed from the fourth round.
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New York
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Oshkosh
Walter Coffey
San Francisco
Fairmount Athletic Club
Wisconsin
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Coffey
Two San Antonio Boys Plan Walk to San Francisco
Two San Antonio youths R L Sanderson of 329 Garden Street and M L Woods of 215 Avenue C will leave their homes early next Sunday to hike to San Francisco. They will travel via El Paso along the southern route and expect to reach the Golden Gate by July 1.
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M. L. Woods
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San Francisco
el Paso
Golden Gate
Texas Leaguer Looks Good
The New York National League club reports signed contracts from outfielder Joseph Devore pitchers Tesreau and Maxwell and infielder Stock. Tesreau and Maxwell appear to be the leading pitching additions for the Giants roster while Stock, at 19, hails from the Fond du Lac club of the Wisconsin league.
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Tegreau
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Stock
Tesreau
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Fon du Lac
Wisconsin
Atell Edges Griffith After Brutal 12 Round 120-Pound Bout
Monte Atell was forced to the limit to defeat Johnny Griffith of Akron in a grueling 12-round fight at 120 pounds. Both fighters carried damage as the bout ended.
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Attell
Associated Press
Akron
Ohio
Monte Attell
Johnny Griffith
San Fernando Boys Fast Win Over South Flores 18 to 6
San Fernando beat South Flores 18 to 6 in a quick floor battle. Barry starred for the public school team while Quintanilla and Saragossa led San Fernando with strong performances. The fixture listed San Fernando lineup and notes an upcoming game against St. Marys College juniors.
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Quintanilla
Saragossa
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Yzaguirre
Cubs Cut Out West Baden From Journey to Summerland
Chicago January 31 reports plans for the Chicago National team training trip to summerland include removal of West Baden from the itinerary. The change shifts focus to other locations as the squad prepares for the season with adjusted schedules and practice sites.
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Chicago National
West Baden Dropped From Nahedals Training Plan
An announcement states West Baden Indiana, longtime training site for the club, is dropped from the Nahedals. The team will proceed to New Orleans staying until March 17, then head north for exhibition dates. Eddie Lennox, ex Brooklyn outfielder, signed with the Chicago Nationals.
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Nahedals
New Orleans
South
Eddie Lennox
Brooklyn
Chicago Nationals
Likely Ohio Youngster joins San Antonio club
President Morris Block of the San Antonio ball club received yesterday the signed contract for the 1912 season of Outfielder Jerry Collins. Collins last year played with Mansfield in the Ohio State league, appearing in 112 games and batting .286. President Black questioned how Wilson Matthews under Texas league contract could move to the International organization without Texas league consent.
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San Antonio
Jerry Collins
Mansfield Club
Mansfield
T. A
Wilson Matthews
Black
Matthews
International Organization
Allen
Texas League
Lincoln owner sues baseball board for damages in federal case
Guy G. Green former Lincoln baseball club owner sues the National Board of Arbitration the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs and its arbitration board members including J P Farrell in federal court seeking 100190 dollars. He claims 1910 cancellation of a game coerced payment 100 then an Auburn Neb wire to cancel another game led to 50000 in damages from a published article damaging his reputation. He alleges loss of future games and forced sale of his club for 400 with annual profits previously around 5000 and additional 10000.
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Lincoln
Neb
National Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Arbitration Board
J. P. Farrell
Guy G. Green
Lincoln Baseball Club
Green
Farrell
Auburn
Warrell
National Association
St Anthony Holds Scholastic Lead With Brackenridge Win
St Anthony High School beat Brackenridge 30 to 14 on its home court to stay atop the Scholastic league. St Marys College defeated San Antonio Academy to rise to second place, pushing Brackenridge to third. the St Anthony and Brackenridge contest was rough with fault on both sides.
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Heye Team Takes Lead With Two Wins
Heye team topped Jaeckle's squad in two ninepin matches on St Joseph's alleys last night to move into first place in the St Joseph's league. Jaeckle's group dropped from the top of the percentage column. Both games showed classy bowling.
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Forfeit Declared in Turner League Night Matches
Wagenfuehr team members did not appear at Turner hall last night. All games scheduled were declared forfeited. Turner league standings remain led by Lowther, Corning and Koch with no changes to positions.
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Three Jockeys Injured In Juarez Race Day Crash
Jockeys Taplin Molesworth and Post were injured when mounts fell in the Juarez fourth race Europatkin ridden by Post fell first Taplin on Belle of the Bay toppled over him while Molesworth on Rep us piled on top The accident left Europatkin badly hurt reportedly shot in the confusion First race winner Ben Wilson navigated six furlongs in 1 13 4 5 Second race Onatassa won in a mile and a furlong Yankee Pooh second Third race Oxer won with John Griffin III second Fourth race TFife won Camaradia second Flying Pearl third Fifth race Manie Mc Dee won with Dudo second Sixth race Lena Leech won with Pitatap second
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Harris School Falls to Thomas Girls in 40 4 Defeat
The Harris school basketball team was overwhelmed by the Thomas girls with a 40 to 4 defeat. Thomas used eleven players, featuring Miss LaRoe, Miss Flowers, Miss Terrell, Miss McClaugherty, Miss Murphy, Miss Covington, Miss Hickman, Miss Garett, Miss Meckler, Miss Wheat, and Miss Dunks. Substitutes listed include Miss Hall and others. referee was Miss Mathieu.
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MM Garett
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Meyer Back to Minors
New York January 31 President Bynch of the National League announced Brooklyn released John Meyer to Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Associated Press
New York
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National League
Brooklyn
Chattanooga
Tenn
John Meyer
Academic League Nears Start With West Texas Cadets
The San Antonio Academic Basket Ball league prepares for its season opener this afternoon. West Texas Military Academy joins the race after Coach Barnes announced a cadet team ready to compete. Matches include High School, St. Louis College, Marshall Training School, with the Training School facing the High School in the first game.
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West Texas Military Academy
Barnes
West Texas
St. Louis College
Marshall Training School
Galveston Joins Southwest Texas League Growth
The Southwest Texas league confirms Galveston will join the circuit next season and may add Corpus Christi or Kingsville to reach six clubs. An effort is under way to raise funds to secure the Oklahoma City club Texas league franchise as major changes unfold.
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Oklahoma City
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