Grover Brant Shuts Down Waco in Opener at League Park
Grover Brant pitched a fine game as the Nags shut out Waco 3 to 0 at League Park Thursday afternoon. Donalds twirled well for the visitors, while Ellis Hardy's power kept the Bronchos on edge but the Nag defense held strong in key moments to secure the win.
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Dunckel
Willard-Fulton Bout Offer Nears Final Terms
An offer of 45000 dollars for a Labor Day bout between heavyweights Fred Fulton and Jess Willard was tentatively accepted by Willard manager Tom Jones in Grafton West Virginia. Harry Sherman and James Connelly of Minneapolis made the bid and a New York conference is planned to finalize details.
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New York
Brant Throws Shutout as Broncs Top Tar in Matinee
Grover Brant, the Broncs speed ball artist, tossed a three hit shutout against the Tar sluggers in Thursday’s matinee. He allowed only three hits through seven innings and struck out seven. Photograph by Smith.
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Nags Rally To Edge Navs In Weekend Baseball Clash
Right and Dee sparked a late inning surge as Brant drove in Dee and Clark doubled to left. Wotell's liner was snagged by Coyle, two runs prevented, and Westerzil and Dunckel were among key at bats. Donalds struck out six over seven frames while Dunckel doubled off first on a fair ball call.
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Waco
San Antonio
Dunckel Reilly
The Light Publishes Local Gnomes Box Score
The Light prints the official box score for the San Antonio based gnomes. Details cover player names, minutes, and scoring lines for a complete game report.
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Pirates edge Panthers in Galveston 2 to 1 win
Galveston defeated Fort Worth 2 to 1 as Barfoot and Trotter dueled in a two run night. Breaux threw out a runner at first in the first inning. Fort Worth’s McLaurin Manda Melver Hunter and Hollender contributed, with Barfoot 3 strikeouts and Trotter 7. Smith Studio seeks a Sunday game. call A Stahl after 7 pm.
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Double Bill With Waco Tomorrow At League Park
Baseball fans await a Saturday double bill at League Park as the Bronchos meet Waco in a twin bill set to start at 8 o clock. President Lee J. Benson announces the two games with Nag expectations riding on strong Nag pitching and stellar defense to challenge leaders in the Texas League.
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Fort Worth doubles finals set in state tennis championship
Hogue and Wright of Dallas and Adone and Shelton of Dallas reach the finals after Thursday play. Adoue and Shelton eliminated Russ and Stacey of San Antonio 6-3 6-4 6-2, while Hogue and Wright beat Tomlinson and W Lawrence 6-2 6-1 5-7 9-7 in a featured match.
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Yale and Harvard Regatta on Thames Course Friday
Yale and Harvard crews prepare for a three race regatta on the Thames at New London. Freshman and second varsity eights race two miles each Friday morning, followed by the varsity eight over four miles at 6 45 p m. The harbor fills with pleasure craft and anchored yachts along the course.
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Standings and results from the Texas League
Thursday results show San Antonio 3 Waco 0, Shreveport 3 Beaumont 0, Dallas 4 Houston 0, Galveston 2 Fort Worth 1. Upcoming games Friday feature Waco at San Antonio, Shreveport at Beaumont, Fort Worth at Galveston, Dallas at Houston.
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Baseball Scores and Fixtures from Thursday
In the American League results Philadelphia defeated Washington 4 to 1 and 6 to 2. Boston beat New York 1 to 0. Cleveland edged Detroit 4 to 3 while Chicago defeated St Louis 2 to 0. Upcoming games include Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston.
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National League Scores Hit By Rain Delays
Rain affects NL games as Cincinnati loses to Chicago and Brooklyn beats Philadelphia 5 0, while Pittsburgh edges St Louis 8 4 and Boston over New York 3 1. Remaining matchups include St Louis at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at Chicago.
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Beaux Beaumont Fall To Shreveport In Opening Game
Becker’s three singles and a home run pace Shreveport to a 3 0 victory over Beaumont. Ferry and Kneaves limited Oilers to three singles as Troutman allowed seven hits over eight innings in the pitchers duel.
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Weather and Scores From Midwest Events
At Kansas City Kansas City 5 7 Indianapolis 1 9. At Minneapolis Minneapolis 4 3 Columbus 8 2. At Milwaukee Milwaukee 1 Louisville 9. Toledo at St Paul rain.
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Hoods Seek Sunday Game With Local Team
Hood baseball players lack a Sunday contest and invite a nearby team in the same predicament to arrange a game. Call Travis at 4827 and ask for Charles. ad placed in Sutherlan d Springs area. Return times noted as 715 a.m. via Southern Pacific.
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Lone Star Rifle Club Holds Practice Shoot and Plans Fourth of July
The Lone Star Rifle Club at 408 Military Plaza conducted a first instruction session on military rifle shooting led by H. Deardoff. Members took turns in sighting and aiming as Springfield rifles were used in a practice shoot. A weekly medal shoot was postponed. plans were set for a Fourth of July prize shoot with merchant donated trophies. New members Dr. T. S. Miller A. S. Flores A. R. Kelley J. O. Severens W. M. MacDonald R. W. Carr W. J. Pyne W. Dunaway L. H. Lyons and E. Burke were elected. A ladies night may be established.
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A Few Minutes With the Sporting Editor
Local fans skip League Park despite Nags rising after two wins in Shreveport. No-hit pitcher Harding shines but attendance stays light as Benson questions fan interest. Boxing shows also draw scant crowds amid reliance on press passes and paper tickets.
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Dallas wallops Buffs Houston in 4-0 rout
Poor judgment and loose fielding cost Houston the first game as Dallas blanked the Buffs 4 to 0 despite Houston out-hitting them.
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