Bears Fall as Spudders Take Opener in Wichita Falls
Two home runs pace the Spudders to a 7 2 victory over the Bears in Friday’s opener. Danny Gross and Johnny Brock connected with two runners aboard, boosting Wichita Falls to a commanding lead before Bears rally with late hits and Brock’s grand swing. Pitching and fielding varied, with wild spells by Zeke Landry for the Bears and sharp defense by the Spudders.
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STANDING OF THE CLUBS fridays and baseball scores listed
A fragmented local sports roundup lists Friday standings and results across teams including Wichita Falla Shreveport Galveston Houxton Beaumont and St Worth. It covers American League games Philadelphia Boston New York Washington Cleveland Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh and other matchups with batter pairings and game notes.
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Shreveport
Galveston
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Mystery OCR Reads Like Faded Box Score
Fragmentary game notes show scattered names and scores including Bowman Landry and Marshall J with bets of outs and hits. The text also mentions Wichita Falls and a time reading 2 18, but the full context is unclear due to damage.
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Bears Fight On After Tumultuous Month In texas
The Bears show fight after defeats and bad luck. Fans cheered when the Bruins nearly tied the eight run setback, spurring renewed interest in the Spudders. Arch Tanner, acting manager in Walter Salm’s absence, said LeRoy Hicks will likely pitch in the present series. Former major leaguer Bob Bescher drew attention in the stands as John Fitzpatrick, now with Wallas, appeared in San Antonio uniform. Sunday and Saturday games start at 3:30, with the schedule fixed for the remainder of the season.
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Tipple’s wildness helps Houston win Friday game
Houston defeats Dallas 4 to 2 to end an eight game skid. Tipple’s wildness largely drove the victory with a third inning triple driving in two runs. Final line shows Dallas scoring in the first and third, Houston tallying in the second and fourth. Batteries: Tipple and Robertson for Dallas Bolden and Eiffert for Houston.
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Fort Worth Pirates Triumph Over Beaumont in Tight Game
Fort Worth defeated Beaumont 7 to 3 in a Friday baseball clash. Sears and Moore led the Panthers with four hits each, Durst added four for Beaumont, while Hoffman and Johnston with Alexander each had three apiece. Goodbred Whittaker Johns and Moore worked the mound for Fort Worth with Humphries Ross and Alexander handling Beaumont.
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Galveston Shut Out by Shreveport in Pitchers Duel
Galveston made only three hits off Joe Gleason Friday and failed to score as Shreveport won 2 to 0. Tapau contributed two of Galveston’s three safeties while Eweldt hit a homer for Shreveport. McGrew pitched well, fanning eight, but Galveston could not provide run support. The line shows Shreveport 2, Galveston 0 with Gleason and Henry behind for Galveston and McGrew for Shreveport.
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Yale oarsmen win close Thames race over Harvard
In New London on June 25 Yale varsity crew edged Harvard by three-quarters of a length in a four mile race on the Thames. Official times were Yale 20 minutes 41 seconds, Harvard 20 minutes 44 15 seconds. This victory gives Yale 37 varsity wins to Harvard's 26. Gibson of New York City was elected captain of the Yale rowing squad for next year, succeeding Stephen Hord.
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Baseball roundup of teams and hitters across leagues
In a jumble of game notes, Detroit rallied for nine runs in the seventh and three more in the eighth as every Tiger had a hit. Jones doubled and tripled. Cardinals pitcher Leonard and Bailey endured wildness. Clemons and Snyder homered for St Louis and the Giants. Boston’s Robins upset Brooklyn with timely hits, Olson, Griffith and Wheat shining. Ruth, Baker and Shanks fueled wins for Yankees and Washington, while a Tyier Watson-like note mentions Walter Wolfe joining the Philadelphia Americans in Boston.
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Mrs Lapham Beaten After Tenth Place Finish
Mrs J H Lapham of San Antonio representing Anawamis Club in the Women's Metropolitan Golf Championship tied for tenth in qualifying and drew medalist Mes H W Arnald Jackson of Greenwich who shot 86. Lapham has won every Texas state championship for women golfers.
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Uniform shortages hit Youth Baseball uniforms in 1917 era
Boston reports that Young America baseball teams face severe uniform shortages. Prices fell from prewar highs but dwindling allowances last fall left players with ragged gear. Despite some price reductions this spring, many teams still compete in worn or missing attire as supply struggles continue.
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Chemistry Aids Pitchers with New Ball Treatment
A Philadelphia inventor unveiled a chemical like substance rubbed on baseballs to prevent bite ting. Umpires applied the unnamed solution during trials at Shibe Park and Yankee Stadium. Players including May, Elwan, and Walter Johnson praised that it neutralizes curve balls, with Johnson suggesting more tests and broader use.
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Sports demand grows as prewar prices bite buyers
The article notes a surge in demand for boys' sporting goods, with prewar price levels exceeded for many items. Dealers report bats balls and gloves selling in large numbers as more youths play the game than ever, reflecting strong interest despite higher costs.
Dempsey resumes training after 26th birthday
Allande City New Jersey June 25 heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey returns to outdoor workouts after a 21 hour layoff to celebrate his 26th birthday. He plans to box Saturday and Sunday then rest Monday. He received over 500 birthday telegrams including one from Georges Carpentier.
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Range to Open in Brackenridge Park Next Week
The Brackenridge Park municipal rifle and pistol range will reopen next week despite plans for Sergeant Thomas A. Lane to travel to Austin with other San Antonio marksmen for the state shoot. Sergeant Lane will depart Sunday morning, Norman Lamar will oversee operations in his absence, and during practice week I. I. Cline led pistol scores with C. F. Barbera close behind while J. OU. Mitchell topped rifle performances.
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Alamo Bangs Ball in Bankers League Opener
Alamo National Bank tops National Bank of Commerce 18 to 2 in seven innings to grab the second season opener. Naylor homered and doubled, Engelkin added a triple and two doubles, while Swanson and Sexauer had four hits for the losers. Franklin pitched for Alamo, with key hits scattered among the lineup.
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Cowboys to Compete in World Championship at Grant Park
Chicago reports the world cow boy championships set for July 16 to 24 in Grant Park with broncho riding steer roping and other events offering nearly $2,000 in prizes. Last year’s champions will return to defend titles as accommodations for about 20,800 livestock and crowd are planned. Sponsored by the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society.
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Medina Lake Fishermen Reel Nine-Pound Monster Bass
A Medina Lake party returned with a nine pound bass caught by Charles reell imax. Mr Ursell, of 220 St John Strait, reported the catch as officially weighed at Christilles' wharf.
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Attell Discharged in Habeas Corpus Ruling
New York Supreme Court today discharged Abe Attell former baseball figure amid the Chicago scandal. Reported results from Sweetwater and other cities list Friday scores across multiple leagues including Southern, American, Texas-Oklahoma and Gulf Coast. Significant games include Memphis over Charlotting 5 4 and Milwaukee 85 to 3 over Minneapolis.
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Hutchison Wins Open Golf Title at St Andrews
Hutchison defeats Roger Wethered in a playoff to win the Open Championship at St Andrews, becoming the first American to take the title. He finished with 296 over 72 holes, the lowest Open score at St Andrews, while Wethered posted 298. American contender Tom Kerrigan shot 208 in the tournament, with A C Havers close behind at 209. The Harmsworth trophy was shown, and prizes exceed 10,000 dollars.
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Country Club Golf Finals Moved to 36 Holes Sunday
The San Antonio Country Club finals will be 36 holes on Sunday instead of Saturday. Frank M. Lewis Jr. will meet Jack Tarrant for the title after morning and afternoon rounds, while other flight finals are set for 18 holes Saturday afternoon amid weekly golf sweepstakes.
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Municipal Net Play to Start July Ninth at Brackenridge Park
A first municipal tennis tournament is planned on Brackenridge Park courts. It will run about two weeks beginning Saturday July ninth after 4 PM with entries from city and surrounding county players. Singles entry is 50 cents and doubles 2 dollars. Commissioner Lambert approves court reservation.
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Legion post sends wishes to Carpentier in Dallas
The American Legion post in Dallas sends greetings and best wishes for your success on July 2. Comrades in arms express solidarity and recall your past battles in France at the Marne, Chateau-Thierry, the Argonne, and Belleau Wood.
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Fight for Unemployed Opens 15 Round Bout in Pittsburg
Unemployed relief benefit fight set for July 4 features heavyweight champion Tin A. Be F meeting Franke Moran in Pittsburg. Promoters announce proceeds will go to the bureau for unemployed ex service men. event billed as an open air bout.
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Legion Sends Bond Message to Dempsey in Dallas
John W. Low Post of the American Legion in Dallas, Texas, on June 25 sent a copy of a wire from Bond Missions to Georges Carpentier to Jack Dempsey. Adjutant Frank Z. Ogburn forwarded the telegram to Dempsey.
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Dempsey’s First Title Defense Against Billy Miske
This early heavyweight history sketches Jack Dempsey defending his crown for the first time against Billy Miske on Bahor Day. Dempsey’s feared power overwhelmed Miske, who lasted less than three rounds after a stomach and chin hammer blows.
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Wood's Trophies Missing From Detroit Display
Detroit reports the disappearance of the Harmsworth trophy and the Gold Cup, symbols of the world power boat championship and American titles. Garfield A. Wood held the Harmsworth title in English waters last year and Weed held the Gold Cup. authorities seek the missing emblem as Detroit mourns the loss of the trophies.
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West Enders Win After Cracked Up Practice
West Enders begin basketball season with Friday night practice on June 2 at WMC2 A floors. Team aims for hotel gala and honors, eyeing titles after the women's series in October. Headlines suggest strong optimism about the season and potential cross-sport moves.
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