San Antonio Beats Waco In Eleven Inning Pitching Duel
Clyde Barfoot bested Jess Petty 3 to 2 in eleven innings as Dunckel doubled to start the decisive frame and scored on a fielder's choice. San Antonio withstood Hayes ejecting Perry and Tierney amid frequent umpire protests. Waco’s two runs came on Leslie's homer and a later two-base hit by Booe.
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Téx
Clyde Barfoot
Jess Petty
Dunckel
Sicking
Booe
Malmquist Hayes
Perry
Hayes
Tierney
Barfoot
Leslie
Miller
San Antonio
Hetling
Cook
Petty
Johnny Baggan
Tanner
Baggan
Grubb
San Antonio AB. R. H. O. A. B
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Et cesseeePuk
Gibson
Malmquist
Tow Ngs
Tiarfoot
Wace
Whisman Leaves Indiana for Nevada Athletic Director Post
BLOOMINGTON Ind July 14 Ra Whitman formerly of Drake University Iowa who was assistant football coach at Indiana University last fall and who coached the Hoosier baseball team this season has gone to Reno Nev to accept the athletic director and head coach of all sports post at the University of Nevada His salary is said to be 2500 a year Before coming here a year ago Whisman was director of athletics at Drake He coached Indiana baseball through its most successful season in years and was let out due to the war.
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Nevada
Bloomington
Ind
W. Whitman
Drake University
Iowa
Indiana University
Hoosier
Reno
Nev
University of Nevada
Indiana
New York
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
Mathewson
Redville
Reds
Matty
Cincy
Giants
Cincinnati
East
Boston
Philadelphia
Shortstop Kopf
Dave Shean
Jim Thorpe
Fred Toney
Windsor race results reveal long-priced winners and tight finishes
Across seven races at Windsor, Blackburn wins the opener at 2.30 with Britain's Ally runner up and Flame placing. Buck Bare Jr takes the second race at 111 with $17.80 payout, while Captain B wins the third. Old Rosebud takes the fourth and Blind Baggage the fifth. Night Owl wins the sixth at 63.50 with Sir Oliver second, and Gainer closes the card with a 15 payoff.
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Blackburn
Britain
Ally
Flame
Merimee
Rice
Bell
Royal Navy
Togoland
Stanley
Fay II
Buck Bare Jr
Molesworth
Viva America
Kelsay
Brownie McDowell
Happy Valley
Count Boris
Marauder
Rd Herbert
Samciena
Bubbling Louder
Captain B
Isabelle H
Copper King
Collins
Pop
Dandy Fay
Moss Fox
Old Reliable
Sir Launcelot
Britannia
Banyan
Marion Gaiety
Tartarean
Rosebud
Boots
Loftus
Secord
Hodge
Hunt
Bromo
Franklin
Water Bass
Grumpy
Blind Baggage
Harry Shaw
Parrington
Squeeler
Brumley
J. J. Murdock
John Jr
Arthur Middleton
Miladi Anne
Del
Empire City Race Results Highlight Five Races
The program lists results for six races at Empire City, detailing winners, placers, and jockeys. Fra gonard won the first with Banner second and Ballast third. second race saw Irish Kiss and Pullux among top finishers. Papp led the third race, Top O' the Morning won the fourth, Battle Ab and Kilmer were notable in the fifth, and River Dale captured the sixth with Bally second and Phillippi C third.
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Fragonard
Butwell
Ary Banner
McGraw
Ballast
McAfee
Irish Kiss
June Bug
Dawn Star
Corydon
Rowan
Pullux
Schullinger
Bob Hensley
Luke
Celandria
Papp
Traxler
Ultima Thule
Sun Briar
Knapp
Bug House
Bantry
Kenessa
Julia Leon
Federal Girl
Fairy Wand
Startling
X-J
Kreeger
Ayows Kilmer
Buxton
Master Mec-Grath
Bond
River Dale
Toms
Bally
Lyke
Phillippi C
Swan Song
Jas. F
Cummings
Brooklyn
Cheer
Gunrock
Chillum
Kilbane to Enter Cleveland Billiard Business
Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion plans to retire into business in Cleveland Leases billiard and bowling concessions in a market building at Lake and Detroit Avenues with manager Jimmy Dunn Parlor and alleys to open December 15 Kilbane may retire after a September fight with Leonard if opponents prove suitable and weight class remains, aiming for strong local patronage
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Cleveland
Ohio
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny
Jimmy Dunn
Lake
Detroit
Leonard
Philadelphia
Berendt Repeats in Junior B 30 Yard Swim at YMCA
Elmore Berendt wins the 30-yard any stroke event in junior B at the YMCA. Harrell Lackey places second and Walter Schulte third. This marks the eighth event in the series with Berendt leading the individual standings followed by Wyatt Lackey Owings Schulte Stephens Bourke in varying points.
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Elmore Berendt
Harrell Lackey
Walter Schulte
Frank Wyatt
Frank Owings
Brooke Stephens
Frank Bourke
Richmond Rochester game postponed by wet grounds
In the International League a rain-softened first game between Richmond and Rochester was postponed with Rochester leading Richmond 2 0 in the second. Other scores showed Toronto 3 Baltimore 4 after 15 innings, Newark 8 Buffalo 7, Montreal 9 Providence 1.
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Richmond
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore
Newark
Buffalo
Montreal
Providence
A Colored Croesus and the Missing Pillow Note
A Pullman Porter greets a passenger with peculiar phrasing about a missing $100 left under a pillow. The dialogue suggests a casual, humorous exchange centered on the found money and gratitude for the assistance.
Dallas Noses Pot Gassers In Final
In Shreveport on July 14 the Subs beat Dallas 9 to 8 after a ninth inning rally. Dallas trailed 7 to 0 earlier. multiple pitchers saw action as Nye committed an error that helped Shreveport secure the win.
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Dallas
Olson's hard fight makes him Dodgers shortstop star
Ivan Olson, the Fightin' Swede, has shed past ridicule to excel at shortstop for the Dodgers. Once the butt of fans and critics, Olson's grit and steady defense have earned him respect, proving his value after a career spanning Muskogee, Webb City, Portland, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
Filipino Learns Baseball Coach at St Thomas College
In St. Paul Minnesota Pedro Oga a Filipino student at St Thomas College has mastered baseball in the Philippines and now coaches the college second team and a local amateur league team demonstrating the sport to American youths.
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Paul
Minn
Pedro Oga
St. Thomas College
Islands
Janine
Second Texas Field Artillery Faces Headquarters In Afternoon Clash
The San Antonio Battery B baseball squad, undefeated this season, meets Headquarters today at League Park starting at 8 o'clock. The top row shows Heim catcher Leng shortstop Jailers center field Rogers first base Holbrecht left field Barry Crowell utility. Seated: Conrad third base Reno utility Arthur Robertson manager Wolf right field McCarty pitcher and field captain.
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Texas Field Artillery
San Antonio Batallion
League Park
Heim
Leng
Jailers
Rogers
Holbrecht
Barry and Crowell
Conrad
Reno
Arthur Robertson
Wolf
McCarty
Mathewson succeeds as Reds manager in 1917 season
Christy Mathewson has proven effective as Cincinnati Reds manager, transforming a chronic losing club into a competitive team. With key acquisitions like Kopf Shean and Jim Thorpe, plus strong pitching from Fred Toney, Cincinnati climbs toward the top four as the season progresses.
Texas League results show San Antonio routs Waco in 11
Standings from Saturday report San Antonio defeated Waco 8 to 2 in 11 innings while Dallas beat Shreveport 9 to 8 and Houston topped Fort Worth 8 to 1. Games on Sunday feature San Antonio at Shreveport, Houston at Dallas, and Fort Worth at Waco.
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San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Shreveport
Houston
Fort Worth
San
Philadelphia at St Louis Postponed by Rain
Scores show Boston 4 Detroit 1 Cleveland 7 0 Washington 6 3 Chicago 4 New York 1. Washington at Chicago and Boston at St Louis scheduled. Philadelphia at Detroit and New York at Cleveland also listed.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
Plyd
W. T Pot
Detroit Seeneenee
Washington Eee TB
Tatiana
Baseball Standings and Darkened Second Game
New York leads 8 to 4 over Cincinnati 0 to 7 for Brooklyn 6 to 1 and Pittsburg 3 to 0. Boston 8 to 3, St Louis 2 to 2, Chicago 3 to 3, Philadelphia 2 to 3. Sec ond game called account darkness.
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L. Pet
New York
Seeel
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chigieo
Fiveacesk
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
Promising Recruits Now In The Majors
New York report notes standout major league recruits across both leagues. Connie Mack and Fielder Jones showcase Bates at third for the Athletics and Sotheron a top young pitcher, with Miller Huggins guiding Walter Cruise in his first full season. Sotheron leads with a sharp curve, pace and calm head. Bates hits near .270 as clean up man. Other clubs show solid rookies but fail to match Philadelphia and St Louis youngsters.
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New York
Connie Mack
Fielder Jones
Mack
Bates
Jones
Sotheron
Miller Huggins
Walter Cruise
Sothoron
Kilduff
Giants
Rawlings
Massey
Bailey
Wilhoit
Braves
Cadore
Hickman
Dodgers
Aldridge
Cubs
Kopf
Reds
Risberg
White Sox
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Magnates urged to endure crowd abuse at games
The writer argues that bosses should face fan abuse to understand players. It suggests paying for a week to see Mister Baker of the Phils endure the taunts that Sherwood Magee receives from disgruntled bleacher crowds.
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Mister Baker
Phils
Sherwood Magee
McNeill's Team Wins YMCA Volleyball Match
The business men at the YMCA held their regular volleyball series on Saturday. A G McNeill's team defeated Joe Lipscomb's combination two games to one by scores 11 10 and 7 11 11 2 with Lipscomb's squad rallying to 10 10 in the opener before McNeill pulled ahead.
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A. G. MecNeill
Joe Lipscomb
MecNeill
Lipscomb
McNeill
Emil Mueller
L.E. McAdon
George Wheeler
A. G. McNeill
J. W. Fuller
S. C. Smith
L. BE. McAdon
Frank Cunningham
Smil Mueller
Braves Lead at Y in Indoor Baseball Doubleheader
In a YMCA Junior B Indoor Baseball League doubleheader the Giants beat the Cubs 2-1 and the Braves edged the Cardinals 4-3. Giants batters Leslie Maurer Charles Blackwood and Leroy Hunt stood out in the first game while Frank Owings and Phillips led the Cubs. In the nightcap Walter Schulte Harrell Lackey William Fetzer and Clyde Lucas powered the Braves to victory as Angus Porter Reagen Vernon and Altgelt led Cards sluggers.
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Giants
Cubs
Braves
Cardinals
Leslie Maurer
Charles Blackwood
Leroy Hunt
Frank Owings
Phillips
Walter Schulte
Harrell Lackey
William Fetzer
Clyde Lucas
Angus Porter
Reagen Vernon
Altgelt
Cards
Fills Them
Gibbs says alcohol affects brain cells. Dibhe notes it also impacts cells in the station house.
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Gibbs
Rook Suspended for Remainder of Season
Herbert Rook left handed pitcher for the San Antonio Bronchos has been suspended for the balance of the 1917 season. The suspension follows his sudden departure to Beardsley Minnesota citing various causes including his baby's illness and his wife’s sickness. The case involves Detroit Club and Rock Island HQ with Benson confirming the action.
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San Antonio Bronchos
Beardsley
Minn
Harrison J. Benson
Rook
Beaumont
Detroit
Benson
Minnesota
Rock Island
Frank Navin
Rock
Heat
Buffs Take Closing Game From Panthers
Fort Worth Texas July 14 Buffs win final game of series against the Panthers 3 to 1 at Panthers Park aided by Lindy Hiett. Hiett vs Davis pitching duel. Buffs score two in second inning and one in fifth. Panthers lone run in eighth on Kircher single wild pitch and Sharman sacrifice fly.
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Tex
Lindy Hiett
Panther
Buffs
Panthers
Panthers Park
Hiett
Davis
Atz
Stelibauar
Newnam
Northen
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Stow
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Ceceeseceeveses
Summa
Sharman
Hemingway
Dodd
Kircher
Bernsen
Britton
Wild Tech
Matthews
Boerne White Sox Disband After Successful Season
Boerne Texas July 14 The Boerne White Sox have disbanded for the season after a strong campaign against rival independent teams. Most players have joined military baseball units while manager Charles Wedge has arranged a Boerne team to play during the August fair.
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Boerne
Tex
Second Texas Field Artillery to Face Headquarters in Car Park Duel
Two independent baseball teams meet at League Park this afternoon for a nine inning clash at 3 o'clock. McCarty faces Lefty Ross as the expected pitching duel features a strong Texas lineup with Heil Pendleton Gilmore Aldworth Curren and Fannin among the infielders and Shopp Smith and Crowell in the roster. Arbiter Browning will umpire as Benson Park hosts the event with the union brass band providing music before and during inning changes.
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San Antonio Batallion
Southernment
Benson
McCarty
Texas
Ross
Paw
Ooth
Twirler
Arthur Robertson
Gene Seng
Ellers
Radly
Lars
Wolf
Conrad
Heim
Hal Taylor
Rogers
Quillian
Reno
Crowell
Louis Witt
Ike Pendleton
Ike
Phil Gray
Heil
Whitney
Fannin
Gilmore
Dick Aldworth
Red
Curran
Holbrook
I l
Texas “L
Smith
Frank Browning
League Park
SA Union Brass Band
Texas Heil
Eilers
Pendleton
Aldworth
Curren
Rs. Gray
Hal Whitney
Tay Ross
P. McCarty
Shopp
Util
Reno Crowell
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