Third Artillery Polo Defeated by Fifth in Fort Sam Bout
The Third Artillery polo team was eliminated from the southwest army matches at Fort Sam Houston after losing to the Fifth Artillery 9 to 5. Capt. Browne led the Fifth with two goals, and Col Treat starred for the Third with relentless tackling and riding. The final match is set for tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. with Fifth Artillery versus Third Cavalry.
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Southwest
Fort Sam Houston
Fifth Field Artillery
Gray
Brawnte
Gay
Browne
Honeycut
Burleson
Churchill
Honeycutt
Treat
Fifth Artillery
Third Cavalry
Third Artillery
Col Treat
Magruder
William Meadows
Trophy in Doubt as Ohio Club Misreads Tom Morris Trophy
Chicago report states Portsmouth Golf Club Ohio failed to win the Tom Morris memorial trophy after misreading terms of a scratch event. Officials say handicaps used made the team 112 down instead of 33 down, with Los Angeles Country Club at 40 down on par favored to claim the trophy.
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Chicago
Portsmouth
Ohio
Los Angeles
Marquard Extends Winning Streak with 11-Inning Win
In New York on June 18 Marquard tied the modern record for consecutive victories by winning an eleven inning pitchers battle over Marty O Toole of Pittsburg. Marquard has now won fourteen straight games.
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New York
Marquard
Marty O'Toole
Pittsburg
American Athletes Maintain Form Aboard SS Finland
On the passenger ship SS Finland the U S Olympic team trainees continue rigorous workouts under Trainer Murphy. Seasickness limits a few, but most athletes train on deck morning and afternoon, with swimming tanks proving beneficial. a Sunday church service was held in the dining saloon as the voyage continues toward Stockholm.
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Finland
Siasconset
Mass
Stockholm
United States
Murphy
Fort Worth Eyes Salm Transfer From Houston
Pantherville reports Fort Worth manager Walter Morris seeks Walter Salm from Houston as a first baseman option. Eberline, Penn State star, undecided about Texas move after two seasons with Morris. Salm, with Galveston, faces no Houston slot. Buffaloes released him. Fillman may approve his transfer to Fort Worth.
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Walter Morris
Fort Worth
Walter Salm
Houston
Eberline
Morris
Texas
Salm
Galveston
Buffaloes
Fillman
Duerlers 13 Blues 3 in Sunday Baseball Debut Win
The G. A. Duerler team defeated the Wast End Blues 13 to 3 on the Blues grounds. A large crowd watched a fast game with three home runs by the winners in the second inning.
Four Took a Chance Wins Latonia Race at Huge Odds
Four Took a Chance, a four year old colt owned by Cincinnati turfman J. B. Respass, captured the sixth race at Latonia yesterday at odds exceeding 900 to 1. The payoff reached 1 863 50 for a win. Place and show payouts were 744 40 and 172 40. Only four $2 tickets were sold on the horse.
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Wishing Ring
J. B. Respass
Cincinnati
Latonia
Texas League Yesterday's Scores and Today’s Fixtures
The schedule shows San Antonio at Fort Worth and Houston at Austin with rain affecting yesterday’s games. Results listed include Houston eight, Waco zero, and Austin one, Beaumont zero. Today's pairings place Galveston at Dallas and San Antonio at Fort Worth.
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Galveston-Fort Worth
Houston
Waco
Austin
Beaumont
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Galveston
Dallas
Lyd
P. Cc. Houston
Wen Nee
Beaumont Sae - Ae
Waco Speeeratate Ee
Austin Ereeee
National League Yesterday’s Scores and Today’s Games
Yesterday results show Boston blank Cincinnati four to zero and Brooklyn three to five including New York five Pittsburg four Chicago Philadelphia rain. Today Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
P. Cc
Ewes
Wnee
New York
Lowlea Corcceeseses
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Chicago-Philadelphia
Oo P.C
Cecwcees
Tenes
Weer
St. Loud Wee Ciscceeves
United States League score at Richmond Richmond 2 Pittsburg 1
In a United States League match at Richmond, Richmond defeated Pittsburg 2 to 1. The game highlighted key plays by Richmond forwards and a decisive second half surge.
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United States League
Richmond
Pittsburg
Electric Fans Set for Post Gym Boxing Event
At the Army Post gymnasium tomorrow night Tim Merritt of the Eleventh cavalry will box Young Jeffries in a 122 pound main bout set for 8:00 p m. Three preliminary four round bouts precede the six round semi windup as fans will be used to improve ventilation and comfort for a large local crowd.
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Army Post Gymnasium
Tim Merritt
Eleventh Cavalry
Jeffries
McCuller Stymies Beaumont in Narrow Austin Win
Austin edged Beaumont 1 to 0 as pitcher McCuller held the visitors to five hits with strong defense behind him. Senators made circus catches and Austin struck Peaster with runners on, finally pushing across the lone run in the ninth.
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Austin
Tex
Beaumont
Mc Culler
Senators
R. H. E. Austin
McCuller
Hinninger
Peaster
O'Brien
Howell
Houston Dominates Waco in 8-0 Victory
Houston topped Waco 8 to 0 after taking an early lead and with Rose’s sharp pitching and strong hitting from Whiteman and Newnam. Waco trailed by nine runs as Houston capitalized on key two and three baggers and solid defense.
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Tex
Houston
Rose
Whiteman
Newnam
R. H. EB
Allen
Ogles
Jost
Carson
Spencer
Congress Baseball Game Abandoned Amid Political Feud
Washington reports the congressional baseball game will be omitted this year due to heavy House politics and Democratic dominance. Republicans, led by Nick Longworth, previously organized a team to play a Democrats selection for charity, but Representative Butler doubts any congressmen will participate this year.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Nick Longworth
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
Southern League Results From Nashville Montgomery and Mobile
Baseball scores from the Southern League show Nashville 2 3 at Nashville Atlanta nine ten innings, Montgomery 5 2 over New Orleans, and Mobile 3 Birmingham 0 at Mobile. Chattanooga is listed in partial score.
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Atlanta, GA
Chattanooga
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Atlanta
Montgomery
New Orleans
Peas
Mobile
Birmingham
American Association Results Quiet on Rainy Matchups
Results from the American Association show Columbus 6 over Columbus with a 6 point margin. Toledo 8 beat Minneapolis 3, while Louisville Milwaukee and Indianapolis St Paul faced rain with no final scores provided.
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American Association
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville-Milwaukee
Indianapolis-St. Paul
Governor May Interfere and Halt Flynn vs Johnson Fight
Reports from Las Vegas New Mexico indicate Governor McDonald may block the July 4 heavyweight bout between Johnson and Flynn. Legislature had legalized 25 round fights with discretionary authority beyond that limit. Flynn trainer Tommy Ryan resigned after weeks of discord with Flynn and Curley.
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Las Vegas
N. M
McDonald
New Mexico
Flynn
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
Curley
Rain Intercepts Galveston Panthers Game in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on June 18 rain halted the game with Galveston leading 6 to 0 in the first half of the third inning. The stoppage came as wet conditions paused play on the Panther Club matchup.
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Rains
Panther Club
Fort Worth
Tex
Galveston
Bronchos to Meet Panthers Ahead of Fort Worth Game
Bronchos face a strengthened Panthers lineup on Morris Field this afternoon with two new outfielders Woody Thornton and Carlos Smith in contention. The rain-delayed San Antonio Dallas Giants game and possible mound duel between Sam Ayres and Maple add to the day’s expected drama.
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Fort Worth
Morris Field
Panthers
Morris
Woody Thornton
Carlos Smith
Both
San Antonio
Sam Ayres
Leidy
Maple
Sasseen Resigns From South Central Baseball League
Charles E. Sasseen, organizer and Texarkana club manager, resigns as vice president and manager amid business changes. He has moved from Texarkana to Galveston to run the Grand Opera house and is now in San Antonio.
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Sasseen
Charles E. Sasseen
Oklahoma
Texas
Mr. Sasseen
Texarkana
Galveston
Grand Opera House
San Antonio
Montour to Tackle Brown Again in Third Bout
Special to The Light from Taylor Texas June 18 reports arrangements for a third meet between Montour and Brown on June 25 in Taylor. After two prior matches Brown won both, with Montour failing to secure a fall in the first and Brown winning the best two of three in the second. The new match includes a $1500 purse awarded to the winner and proceeds go to the door.
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Montour
Brown
Taylor
Tex
Ben
Pet Brown
Chief Montour
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