San Antonio Bronchos rout Galveston Pirates 10 to 1 in opener
The San Antonio Bronchos crushed the Galveston Pirates 10 to 1 at League Park in the opening game of the series Friday. Brant held Galveston to three hits, Dee and Burch fueled a seventh inning rally, and Brant added two hits for the Bronchos. The fans anticipate a doubleheader later today with No Hit Harding and Merritt slated to pitch.
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Vitter
Two Stars Shine as Brant and Burch Spark Bronchos
Grover Brant, Bronchos speed merchant, allowed three scattered hits and issued two safe blows while faring poorly on two labeled hits due to Galveston fielding. Fagan Burch, locals star catcher and utility, collected two doubles and a single in four trips and also showed creditable play at second base.
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Dallas Giants Triumph Over Panthers in Opener
Dallas, Tex July 8 The Dallas Giants opened a two day series with the Panthers and won 3 to 2. Fentress pitched well for Dallas before an injury hampered Fort Worth, while Sewell held Dallas at bay until the late innings. Brownlow saved the day with a key stop and throw, and Dallas tallied eleven safeties to Panthers ten.
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Stupp
Snedecer
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Matthews
Junior Bs Stage Three Indoor Games Open
An indoor baseball league of six Y M C A Junior B teams opened Saturday with a triple header. The Cubs beat the Pirates 8 to 3, the Athletics edged the Braves 5 to 4, and the Yanks downed the Giants 3 to 1. Halliday and Womack starred for the winners, Gilvano starred for the losers, Darby led the winners in game two, and Saffarrans and Brendt pitched in game three.
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Dillon Earned a Chance at Willard in Heavyweight Talk
New York July 8 Jack Dillon has earned a shot at Jess Willard for the world heavyweight title. Yet questions linger about size disparity and Dope predictions. Dillon, 5 07½, 169 pounds, faces Willard 6 6, 270 with an 84 inch reach, and the odds may favor the champion.
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Promoters Suffer Loss in Moran Dillon Fight
New York promoters of the Moran Dillon bout lost about 7000 dollars. Official receipts totaled 28521 with roughly 2000 state tax deducted. Moran received 20000 while Dillon took 10000. Incidental expenses ranged 3000 to 4000. Earlier reports had Moran at 25000 and Dillon at 15000.
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Beaumont Oilers Defeat Houston in Lone Texas Minor League Tilt
Houston struggles as Newnam uses Dodd as pitcher. Beaumont wins 11 to 2. Dodd wild, hits batter, eight passes, twelve Houston hits fuel Oilers scoring. Harbin pitches creditably for Houston, while Beaumont’s Nixon and McMahon lead with key hits and Dodd drives in runs.
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Waco Defeats Shreveport 4 1 in La Exposition Shift
Shreveport, La July 8 Buddy Napier exited after the third inning as Waco scored four runs. Eddie Donalds pitched well in relief and Duffy closed out the game for a 4 to 1 Waco win. Fielding behind Donalds helped stifle Shreveport rallies and Napier was charged with the loss.
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Eddie Dugan Sails to Russia to Ride for Countess Lazareff
Eddie Dugan leaves the United States for Russia to ride for Countess Eugene Lazareff after a career in New York and Russia. He once rode for August Belmont but racing laws and weight disputes altered his path. Dugan sought work abroad during wartime and returned, then pursued a post abroad with Russian backers.
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Dugan
Russia
Eugene Lazareff
New York State
Shells from America Reach Germans via Allies Mouths
A farmer narrator reports shells from America reaching German lines through allied mouths. A German count and major inspected a section of the front where a shell fell near an American, who ducked as locals joked it was a greeting from home. A guide’s wry remark accompanies the moment.
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New York Post
Standings of the Clubs and Saturday Results
Saturday results show San Antonio 10 over Galveston 1 Dallas 3 over Fort Worth 2 Waco 4 over Shreveport 1 Beaumont 7 over Houston 2 Play Sunday Galveston at San Antonio Waco at Shreveport Houston at Beaumont Fort Worth at Dallas
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Detroit and Cleveland Win as Baseball Schedule Plays
In American League action Detroit beats Philadelphia 3 to 2 while Cleveland defeats Boston 5 to 1. Washington narrowly tops St Louis 2 to 1 and Chicago earns a 2 to 1 win over New York with no games scheduled elsewhere.
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National League Saturday Results
Pittsburg edged New York 2 to 1 while Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 3 to 0 and Boston beat Chicago 8 to 1. Philadelphia toppled St Louis 7 to 4 with Brooklyn visiting Cincinnati, Philadelphia visiting St Louis, and Boston visiting Chicago on the schedule.
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Fort Erie racing results and Willard Fulton bout called off
Prime Mover won the first mile race at Fort Erie with An tiseptic second and Audante third. Mr Mack took the second race, Lehigh astronaster Kneeler and York Lad among those who ran. Splatter won the third race and Squeeler the fourth. Supreme claimed the fifth race with Hedge Rose finishing second. Incog won the sixth race and Harbar the seventh. In Minneapolis, Jess Willard and Fred Fulton will not fight on Labor Day as Willard cannot leave the Sells Floto circus, ending bids for an outdoor Labor Day bout.
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Queen of the Sea
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Tom Jones
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Jess
Connie Mack to School Players at Skowhegan
Connie Mack plans to send three of his young players to Skowhegan Maine summer school for baseball tutelage. Bemis Evers and Rube McKenty will join Ben Houser Monte Cross for coaching. Mack expects Bemis to develop into a top pitcher in time. Harry Davis will join later for a few weeks. Brown Sues St Louis Fed Owners
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Brown Preparatory School
Ben Houser
Monte Cross
Harry Davis
City League double header at Electric Park today
City Baseball League fans will see two complete games this afternoon at Electric Park. Ahrens & Otts, league leaders, meet the Potchernicks in the first game while the XXX Pearls oppose the Steveys in the second. Umpire Ed Trimble will officiate.
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Toudouze
Brewers
Fred Wagner
Ed Trimble
Baibe Wins 100 Mile Race At Grand Rapids
Otto Baibe won the 100 mile race by a mile and a half over Ralph de Palma at Grand Rapids. Time 1 46 03 25 with Andy Burt in third. The event ran on the mile Grand Circuit track. Calcium chloride on the track led A A A officials to cancel the Grand Circuit program for August and move the meet to Pittsburg.
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Ralph de Palma
Andy Burt
S. K. Dodson
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Latonia Racecard Five Furlong Wins and Times
Paramount after five and one half furlongs won the first race with Immense second and Irregular third. Casey Jones took the second race at five furlongs with Liberator second and Vails Knob third. Sister Susie won the third at six furlongs with Brookfield second and Langhorne third. Lady Botha won the fourth mile and an eighth with Embroidery second and Water Witch third. America captured the fifth six furlongs with Hary Kelly second and Berlin third. Sparkler won the sixth at six furlongs with Bringhurst second and John Jr. third. Gold Crest Boy led the seventh mile and an eighth, Booker Bill second and Irish Gentleman third. Time results and other runners listed for each race.
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Velvet Joe
Buford
Gallant Lad
Lady Ivan
Sparkler
Graves
Bringhurst
White Crown
Disturber
Howdy Howdy
Stephen R
Lady Worthington
Golf Title Again in Chicago
CHICAGO July 8 Seventeen years of amateur championships in the Western Golf Association have kept the title near Chicago but Chick Evans plans not to defend the title this year. He will not travel to the Del Monte course in California due to business pressures.
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White Sox Sign Amateur Shortstop From City League
Chicago July 8 Dylan Wright the sensational young shortstop of the White Giants City League has been signed to play with the White Sox. Injuries to McMullen and Terry forced the move Rowland selected Wright who had been recommended earlier this season. The rookie has no professional experience and this is his first year among the big semi pros. He is twenty four years old weighs 160 pounds and bats right handed.
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San Antonio Gun Club Plans Practice Shoot
The San Antonio Gun Club announces a 3 PM practice shoot at their new grounds inside the fair grounds. Secretary Harry Matlock says members and visitors are welcome as they prepare for fall prize shoots with trophies from leading firms. The gate opens at the end of Roosevelt avenue.
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Roosevelt Avenue
Juniors to Play Three Games Today
The Junior City Baseball League schedules three games with St. Gerard's vs Grayson Streets Teddy Bears vs Austin Streets and Comanches vs Hood Pharmacy Juniors. Managers push to strengthen lineups as junior teams surge in the race for national pastime honors.
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Wilcox Dominates Sioux City Auto Races
July 8 reports Howdy Wilcox as star of the annual Sioux City auto races. He won the 50 mile main event and the 20 mile race. D'Alene took the 10 mile race. Track conditions kept records from being set with speeds listed: 79.64 mph for 10 miles, 78.57 mph for 20 miles, and 72.87 mph for 50 miles.
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Howdy” Wilcox
D'Alene
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