Magnate Rescued From Pool Drowning Incident At Club
San Antonio magnate Morris Block, guest with the Dallas club, nearly drowned at the Travis club pool after plunging into the deepest area. Gardner from the San Antonio party saw him in trouble and, with Dallas players’ help, pulled him to safety. Block was saved by quick action as spectators realized the danger.
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Morris Block
San Nio Baseball Club
Travis
Joe Dner
Dallas
Mr. Block
Dan
San Antonio Dallas
Gardner
Black
Gulf
Mr. Gardner
Princeton Beats Yale in 1912 Baseball Series
In New York on June 14 Princeton defeated Yale 19 to 6 at American League Park to win the 1912 baseball series. About ten thousand partisans crowds the stands to cheer their teams.
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Princeton
Yale
New York
Montgomery Baseball Franchise Faces Sale Threat
Montgomery Alabama June 14 reports that the base ball franchise may be sold prompting talks with Richard Tillis the majority stockholder. It is understood a committee may offer to guarantee Tillis against loss for three years if he keeps Montgomery in the Southern league.
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Montgomery
Ala
Richard Tillis
Tillis
Miller Joins Charlotte Club in Carolina Association
The Charlotte club announces the purchase of pitcher Fred Miller from Montgomery. Miller reported to local management today in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Miller
Charlotte
N. C
Charlotte Club
Carolina Association
Fred Miller
Montgomery Club
Clerk Griffith Leads Washington Americans Toward Third Place
Clerk Griffith, now managing the Washington American League club, has steered the team to a solid third place, delighting capital fans who often fear a drop to the second division near this season’s midpoint.
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Clerk Griffith
Washington
American League Baseball Club
Capital
Richmond Defeats Pittsburg In United States League Match
In Richmond the Richmond team defeated Pittsburg by 3 to 2. No other games were played in the schedule.
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United States League
Richmond
Pittsburg
Rowdy Dominates Matinee Pacing Races at San Antonio Track
In a San Antonio Driving Club matinee, Rowdy won both heats of the free-for-all pacing, driven by Mr. Bagse, with Clementine second and Lady Cauthen third in the pace. Lone Star captured the free-for-all trot, and Dead Easy won the Class A pace. Lady Aldo won the Class A trot.
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Clementine
Lady Cauthen
Rowdy
San Antonio
Lady Aldo
G. M. Ewen
Dr. Robbie
Militant
Dr. Simpson
Row Wney
Gi Beeee
QO. J. Woodhull
Dave
A. E. Devine
Sam
O. J. Woodhull
Lady Blanche
J. J. Tobert
All Stars Triumph In Nail-Biter Ten-Pin Showdown
A Grand alleys match saw the All Stars five best bowlers from the late Commercial league defeat the Grand Big Five by one pin in a three game total pins contest. Stephens led with top score and average, while Emerson held a 193 average for the Big Five. The Big Five challenge a return bout at Grand alleys next week.
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All Stars
Stephens
McGrazier
Schwarz
Howard
Innin
Thomas
Emerson
Ziegler
Roach
Gross
W. Gross Spectres
Thomas Tes
Sanitary Campaign Inaugurated by Pure Food Official
In Austin on June 14, Pure Food Commissioner J S Abbott announces a statewide sanitary drive starting in large cities against grocers produce and fruit dealers. Inspectors will issue warnings under the pure food law. complaints follow if warnings are ignored after the Green case upheld the act's validity.
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Austin
Tex
J. 8S
Abbott
Dallas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Campaign Promotes Pure Food Education in Texas
The effort aligns with the pure food commissioner policy to provide Texans with pure, clean, wholesome food and reduce the risk of diseases. The program emphasizes education and public awareness to improve food safety.
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Pure Food Commissioner
Texas
Austin Electric plans extension to Colorado river dam site
W. J. Jones, superintendent of the Austin Electric Railway, says construction of the Colorado river dam will trigger an immediate extension of the car line to the dam site. The extension is expected to run along West Sixth street, not the route of the older Austin Dam and Suburban railway.
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Austin
Tex
W. J. Jones
Austin Electric Railway Company
Colorado River
West Sixth Street
Austin Dam
International and Great Northern Railway
Yankees Sign Princeton Star Sterrett for New York
New York reports Princeton University first baseman and catcher Sterrett has signed to play with the New York American League club. Sterrett is described as the accredited star of the college team.
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Yankees
New York
Sterrett
Princeton University
De Oro Wins Pocket Billiards World Title Challenge
Alfred De Oro defeated Edward Ralph of Hightown in the final block of 200 points last night in Trenton New Jersey to win the match and claim the world championship.
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Trenton
N. J
Alfred de Oro
Pocket Billiards
Edward Ralph
Hightown
Californian accused of failing to aid Titanic rescue
London reports a British court of inquiry will determine the Californian defaulted from duty in the Titanic disaster. Lord Merzey states the ship saw distress signals and should have moved to assist. Officials defend lifeboat policies as unchanged for 18 years.
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London
Lord Merzey
Alfred Chalmers
Marine Department
Board of Trade
Allen C. Edwards
Dockers Union
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Rom
Travis Club
Ayers
Fer
Roof Garden
Uett, Peabody & Company
JAN Antonio Printing CO
B. Glegg
Soledad
Sruggets
B.V.D
B. V. D. Company
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Rivals
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Atlanta
Memphis
New Orleans
Mobile
Chattanooga
Nashville
Birmingham
Birmingham-Montgomery
de Oro
Sisce Bis Ae
Dalkowitz Bros. Co
North Flores and
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