Aviators to Meet Ahrens and Ott at League Park
Provisional Aviation Corps baseball squad clashes with San Antonio champions Ahrens and Ott at League Park at 3 30 this afternoon. Bob Brown or Chick Brown will start for the aviators against Leroy Hicks in a staged city championship test with nearly two thousand tickets sold.
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Provisional Aviation Corps
Ahrens & Ott
San Antonio
Birdmen
Frio Road
al Jonas
Stars
Allstar
Bill Cunningham
League Park
Bob Brown
Blackaby
Leroy Hicks
Hicks
Phil Gray
Burl Blalock
Ahrens
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Burke
Jack Burke
Leon Springs
Mitchell
Hugo Altmann
Leeds Woolen Mills
Vance
G. Blalock
Curran F. Huntress
Sally” Raves
Earl Burke
Collins
Frye
Aviators
Jaeschke
Jaesche
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Frank Browning
Harrison J. Benson
Ott
Altmann
F. Huntress
J. Burke
Graves
G. Black
Curran
S&s
Gray
S.s
Pitcher Eddie Cicotte Accused of Mud Ball Trick
Detroit June 9 Eddie Cicotte is praised for a new pitching gimmick by opponents who claim he uses a damp mud ball. He rubs the ball with a knick soaked in water and scatters soil in the seam to create a heavier side, producing unusual movement while drawing protests from rival clubs.
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Detroit
Mich
Eddie Icotte
Cicotte
Matty McHaleck
A Conditional Promise
A Boston Tran script notes a man asking for the day off to seek a job for his wife. The boss asks if he will return tomorrow and the man replies that he will if his wife does not get the job.
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Boston Transcript
Choosing His Weapons She Why Not Ask Father Now
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a scene with a man moving to rooms and a remark about preferring a book to a billiard bell. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or full context.
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Father
Inter-league series canceled disappoints fans and majors
New York June 9 The call off of the inter league series between American Association and International League clubs disappointed fans across both circuits. President Barrow blamed the Association for blocking negotiations while owners debated schedules and double headers amid weather and confidence concerns.
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New York
American Association
International League
Bis
Ed Barrow
Association
Colonel Wathen
Louisville
Tom Hickey
Hickey
George Tebeau
Kansas City
Barrows
Barrow
Gary Herrmann
Battery B to Play Delta Gamma Tau at Harlandale Diamond
The Battery B First Texas Field Artillery baseball team meets Delta Gamma Tau this afternoon at 3 o clock on the Harlandale diamond. Manager Robertson of Uncle Sams combination McCarty will pitch for Harlandale and Schott will catch for the soldiers.
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First
Texas Field Artillery
Delta Gamma Tau
Harlandale
Robertson
Uncle Sams
McCarty
Schott
Spade Ornaments Defy Mrs Dubwaite Says
Quotation from Brooklyn Citizen notes Dubwaite calls a spade a spade while Mrs Dubwaite refuses to play along. If the spade belongs to her she labels it with a fancy name and makes neighbors believe it cost a fortune.
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Dubwaite
The Artist's Touch Kitchen Quip
A playful exchange overheard in the kitchen features Mistress asking how the noise is managed and the Cook replying to break four plates quietly.
Tigers Edge Red Sox 1 0 In Pitchers Duel
Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 1 to 0 in a pitchers battle at the local park. Spencer doubled and scored on Young’s single after Jones ran for him as the decisive run stood. Long Shore and Ehmke worked as the mound stars in a crowd of about 16 000.
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Ehmke
Spencer
Jones
Young
AB. Hoeg
H. O. A. B. Hooper
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Athletics edge Browns 2-1 on Stuffy McInnis’s eighth inning homer
In Philadelphia, June 9, the Athletics beat the Browns 2 to 1 as Stuffy McInnis hit a pivotal eighth inning triple with Bates on base. Jing Johnson outpitched Groom despite many missed scoring chances.
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Bates
Athletics
Browns
Jing Johnson
St. Louis
ABR
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Abe
Grcodoor
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Benny Leonard Lightweights Ring Record Headline
Complete ring record of Benny Leonard from his New Year knockout of Mickey Finnigan in 1912 to winning the lightweight title on May 28. The account lists bouts, dates, opponents, and outcomes, tracing Leonard’s rise as champion and noting key defenses.
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Benny Leonard
Mickey Finnigan
Scepter
Trees to Line Ohio Roads for Pleasant Summers
A township plan endorsed by Farm and Fireside aims to plant trees along roads to improve travel comfort in heat. The project seeks dust control, erosion reduction, storm shelter, and beautification, enhancing land values while showing selfless public service.
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Ohio
Not a Pecuniary Success
A brief item notes that over a hundred invitations were issued but the event barely covered expenses, reflecting a non profitable social gathering summarized from the Boston Transcript.
Athletics Ailing as Badly as Ever
New York June 9 Connie Mack's economic system may be sound but the Athletics look to be declining under it. After predicting a surprise the Mackmen have hovered near the cellar early in the American League season and may finish last. The piece notes Mack's thrift policy, the mix of young players and veterans, and suggests he may need to spend big to rebuild a championship club.
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New York
Connie Mack
Athletics
Connie
Mack
Browns
Yankees
Mackmen
Barry
Collins
Baker
Joe Bush
Thrasher
Grover
Witt
Lawry
Bates
White Sox
Red Sox
Amos Strunk
Jack McInnis
Wallie Schang
Ping Bodie
Bodie
Polo teams tune up at Fort Sam Houston practice games
Four polo teams will play practice games on Treat Fed at Fort Sam Houston this afternoon starting at 4 o clock. They are tuning up for another tournament and interest is high among polo followers. A military band will provide music.
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Fort Sam Houston
Reds Edge Dodgers In One Hour Pitching Duel
Cincinnati defeated the 1916 pennant winners in a 1-0 win after a brief duel between Pete Schneider and Cadore. Roush drove in the decisive run in the third after Groh and Schneider contributed hits and a steal. Schneider left after being hit in the stomach by Wheat’s bat but was not seriously hurt.
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Ohio
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Cadore
Roush
Schneider
Groh
Reds
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Brooklyn
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A. E. Chron
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Braves Nose Out Pirates In Tight Pittsburgh Showdown
Boston defeated Pittsburg 6 to 5 in a loosely played game in Pittsburgh. Boston took two runs in the second inning and three more in the sixth, aided by errors and successive hits. Pirates answered with two in the fourth and three in the fifth, but could not overcome the early Boston lead.
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Harper
Gallia
White Sox
Senators
Scott
Chicago
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Felsch
Vivestein &Ok
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Wilhoit
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Evers
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Mageca
Monetchy
Baseball Wrapup with Merkle and Robertson Hits
Two base hit by Robertson, three base hits by Merkle and Robertson, and a home run by Kauff highlight the game. Stolen bases by Kauff and Merkle, walks off Demarce and Schupp, with Demarce recording 2 strikeouts and Prendergast 1. Umpires Klem and Branford.
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McBride
Washington
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Scott
Shaw
Risberg
Lorn
KE. Collins
Rise
J. Collins
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E. Collins
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Ainsmith
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Williams
Robertson
Merkle
Kauff
Demarce
Schupp
Prendergast
Fletcher
Herzog
Holke
Klem
Branfeld
Which Team Has the Better Catchers
A comparison of 1916 catching squads in the National and American Leagues shows near parity. Nationals Lew McCarty leads NL with .989 fielding and strong hitting while AL's Ray Schalk and Wallie Schang headline, with NL team batting .252 and AL .255, fielding .975 vs .974, base steals 1328 NL to 1425 AL.
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New York
Frank Snyder
Lew McCarty
Hank Gowdy
Bill Killifer
Ray Shark
White Sox
Wallie Schang
Athletics
Ban Johnson
Art Wilson
Ivy Wingo
Otto Miller
Bill Fischer
Chet Thomas
Hank Severeid
Ray Schalk
Bill Henry
Leslie Nunemaker
Steve O'Neill
Oscar Stanage
Giants
McCarty
Strong Catching Corps Elevates Baseball’s Quiet Stars
The piece surveys top catchers across the leagues, praising steady performers like Bill Rariden Mike Gonzales and Steve ONeill while noting many dependable backs who lack spotlight. It argues both leagues field a deep group, with no clear edge and calls the season a good draw.
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Miller
Bkn
Snyder
Fischer
Pitts
Ts Gowdy
Bos
Killifer
Phila
American League
Thomas
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Henry
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Ong
Cleve
Ots Schang
Sunaee
Bill Rariden
Giants
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McCarty
Mike Gonzales
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Frank Snyder
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Phillies
Tragresser
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Chief Meyers
Rowdy Elliott
Emil Huhn
Schmidt
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Forest Cady
Hale
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Lynn
White Sox
Eddie Ainsmith
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Alexander
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Haley
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Agnew
Gherrity
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Steve O'Neill
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Ray Schalk
Henry O'Neill
Gowdy
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Bright future for sheep and dog control
The piece notes rising value of sheep and wool and says farmers expect a safer, pleasanter future for flocks. It warns roaming dogs hinder sheep and poultry, urging stronger dog control as support grows among farm owners and even former dog liberty advocates.
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Towser
Rover
Italians Capture 9000 Austrians in Quick Maneuver
The report attributes the rapid Italian victory to a decisive encirclement and disciplined maneuver. It notes a large number of Austrian troops surrendered after a concise advance. Observers mention favorable winds and terrain aiding the Italian front.
Champagne War Grows Over Dry Land or Liquid Prize
The text notes persistent fighting between Germans and French for Champagne, implying the dispute centers on territory rather than a mere supply of wine. It suggests the allure of the land itself more than a thirst for a liquid resource.
Universal Car Co Ad at 515 Main Ave
Local auto dealer listing appears with address 515 Main Ave and telephone Travis 272 inviting inquiries about car sales and services.
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Universal Car CO
Main Ave
Travis
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