Broncho Team Looks Like Clear Title Contender
The Bronchos prepare for spring with Bark Bykew at first base and Jack Harper plus Gene Cocreham arriving in good form. Manager Clayton Perry targets a strong pitching staff and robust catching lineup led by Gibson and Anderson, with Perry seeking two new infielders from another league. The squad trains from late March ahead of a March 32 exhibition and a March 36 Camp Travis game, then faces the St. Louis Cardinals before a season opener on April 12.
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Bark Bykew
Oak Hennins
Mike Pier
Jack Harper
Gene Cocreham
Easdien Benton
Sritta
Benson
San ‘Antonio Hag
Bronco
Cocreham
Mr. Benson
Dalvern
Laing
Jack Harp
Er Inca
Bost Benson
Clayton Perry Fmere
Jack
Barfoot
Clyde
Hesbres
Amoss
Weth Townsend
Davenport
Ross
Psyies
Hith Naston
Chloth
Eea
Daytodk
Tily Batling
Titehere
Sykes
Baesball
Jenning
Tie Ia
Pier
Benson Hoa & Youngster
Earl Dunckela
Perry
Eddie
White Fox
Mrouchos
Sicking
Johnny Bates
George Leher
George Anderson
Cook
Gibson
Anderson
Alvision
Chapet Brigade
Camp ‘Travis
Jack Burke
St. Louis Cardinals
Jfar
Cbaye
EhiaAle
Lester German Tops Rival in Clay Target Shooters
The article profiles Lester German as a dominant trap shooter, likening him to Ty Cobb of the hobby, with decades of high averages and thousands of targets. It notes records since 1908, compares other top shooters like Crosby Gilbert and Spencer, and discusses amateur and professional standings and historical context.
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Gilbert
Crosby
Charley Newcomb
Ty Cobb
Genigno
W. R. Cready
Fred Gilbert
Gert Man
Crosby Vhen
Jackies Enjoy Sports At Great Lakes Naval Station
The Great Lakes Naval Training Station runs a broad sport program led by athletic officer Lt J B Hautman. It includes basketball in every hall, ice hockey, and skating with more than five hundred men participating in twelve intramural events. Plans include an inter-service Hockey League as skaters of all ranks use provided facilities and gear. Walter Gunjerson, chief petty officer, oversees an exhibition skating sequence and adds to the station’s lively leisure campaign.
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Great Lakes
J. B. Hautman
Athietia
Jack
Hautman
Naval Station
Che
Jackie
Utvera
Taeea
Walter Gun Jerson
Aviation
Vovntey
Boxing Schedule and Rumored Fights Amid War Talk
The report outlines a boxing program featuring Tack Dempsey and rivals with March events in Memphis Hot Springs and Denver. It notes manager Jack Kearna and fighter Fred Filton weighing a meeting, plus bouts including Billy uke and Bod McAllater. Cuban battery hints and a War with Whikes-Biron are mentioned.
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Uhscaq
March
Jack Kearna
Fred Filton
Tack Dempsey Dempsey
Heavon
Goon
Billy Uke
Demysey
Jack Dion
Memphis
Mayen J
Maryhadl Clathorne
Hot Springs
Ark
But Lovingky
Portsheridan
Bod McAllater
Fyneton
Sure
Notion
Denver
Regiments in Meet at Camp Travis on Washington's Birthday
Regiments clash in a boxing like athletic meet at Camp Travis on Washington's Birthday. The event in the camp stadium begins at 1 39 o clock as teams from the 15 enginesra and the woth infantry compete for a pot prize next Saturday March 9.
War Tax Heavy Milwauke e and Sports Tangles
War tax impact on stadium attendees and players dominates local sports talk. Proposals include higher levies on bleachers and grandstand seats, with proceeds headed to charity, while teams debate costs and player rent and equipment. Wrestling bouts are canceled as fighters adjust schedules and unsigned contracts linger, affecting rosters and earnings amid a turbulent season.
Cadiforh May Meet Sterker Again
In DES MOMNES IowA on March 2 a plan surfaced to offer 44 Stacher Caddo for another chance at Sterker at the Hte Ir spatehen. The national army unit near Cimp Toles is not related and no final decision was made.
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Cadiforh
Sterker
Des Momnes
Iowa
Prodiwlers
Stacher
National Army
Cimp Toles
Maines
Milwaukees Brewers Sign Trial Contract Amid Naisonals Debate
Fede Tulsi transfers to Milwaukeet club amid national championship disputes. Hankin Joanwa and Tori Worth face decisions as Aratana Worth withdraws from Pilly Nationals confrontation. President Thome confirms receipt of the signed contract as the Brewers push ahead in the American Association context.
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Fede Tulsi
Milvenitee
Hankin Joanwa
Eratwittes
Tori Worth
Junior B Baseball Triple Header Opens Y Leagues Series
Junior B baseball opens at the Y with a triple header as six teams launch the league. Engineers beat Lingineers 18–4, Destroyers 7–1 over Dreadnoughts, Submarine Chasers 2–1 over Submarine, with strong hitting by Louis Bonnet and Reagan Vernon. Pitchers struggled, Ernet Fell and Walter Schulte notable for the losers, final game ending 4–3 with Brooks Stephens and Agron Blumenthal twirling for the teams.
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Thalidoop
Y. MG. A
Lingineers
Agroy
Destroyers
Dreadnoughts
Submarine Chasers
Submarine
Engineers
Louis
Bonnet
Reagan Vernon
Henry Definger
Tom Dag- Set
Threspasse
Eissed
Lelie
Walter Schulte
Schulte
Alga
Ernest
Daum
Elmore Brenat
Stephens
Brooks Stephens
Agron
Blumenthal
Twilight Ball Prompts Western League Plans
Western League fans in Des Moines and nearby hope to attend a "Twilight Ball" at Uall Park in Ume as owner Tom Fairweather schedules mid summer events. The league maps 14 games from May 1 to September 1, with Slax City and Ducky Holmes set to move clubs. Be Hunlen notes a St Joseph tights prospect, while Tulsa and Oklahoma City seek bids in the cirene Hinowington area.
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Des Moines
Mart
Guppets
Ken
Uall Park
Ume
Tom Fairweather
Fairweather
Oliver Intinates
Dickerson
Teague
Weaton
Auil
Slax City Wall
Ducky" Holmes
Lincoln
Iowa City
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Aesson
Be Hunlen
Tiwiton
Oklahoma
Tulsa J
Oklahoma City
Ti Elyy
Eirenie Hinowington
Biard Named Manager for Houston Branch Office
Arthur B. Biard long prominent in the Baton Rouge area is appointed manager of the Houston branch for the Walla ce Brotherz firm. He will move to Houston tomorrow to oversee the new dealership as the East and Northeast Texas market shifts to the local agency.
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Arthur B. Baird
Suk Anthio
Trath Srt
Max
Faria
Houston
Baird
Mhorainy
Dla
Wallace Brotherz
Texas
Australian forces enlist ex middleweight champ Cladby
Jimmy Cladby, former American middleweight pugilist, has joined Australian forces in a national regimental unit. He recently won the Australian heavyweight title defeating Watling Alm bart IMoyd and Fred Mckay, securing recognition in the ring.
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Tlabby
Jimmy Cladby
Uncle Darn
Watling Alm
Bart Imoyd
Fred Mckay
Jack Adams Sees Salary Boost In San Antonio Tale
The San Antonio boy Jack Adams aged eight, a catcher with the Philadelphia Nationals, receives a salary increase over last year. Manager Pat Morsan will not limit on the fleet string catcher, replacing BU Kilifer who headed to the Chicago Cubs.
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Jack Adams
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Thonhandan
Pat Morsan
Lim
BU Kilifer
Anid
Chicago Cubs
Caddock Wrestles Fairly as Referee Rules on Faults
Fragmentary report notes Khpaako Wealhen Caddock and Windehk Zbymako in a bout where Pate and p Weonk praised Eneladdock. The referee blamed the opponent for a fault while Caddock displayed fairness and restraint in exchanges at Anite.
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Khpaako
Caddock
Windehk
Pate
Chainblow
Eel Smith
Anite
Ina
Brackenridge Team Goes Undefeated In New League Start
Brackenridge bask etball squad remains unbeaten as they debut in the newly formed interscholastic league this season. The photo shows the squad in practice, with players lined up and identified, as the team begins its first campaign in the disputed city league.
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Brackenridge Igh
Whtak
Srhogi T
Beng Tin
Inter
Gham
Monafox
Hardy Busy at Waco as Manggor Diy Lacts
Waco Texas March 1. Busy days for Manggor Diy lacty in charge of the Waco basesait fans. He likely has more plans for 1948 than any year since his tenure but he is dying. Two new players were scoured Saturday by Mandy. One, Hageman Pahlman, bought from Springfield Central League, and pitcher Donahug purchased from Richmond Virginia. Mandy also lists a double from the Varian team of the Pacific Coast League, conditioned on the glasen's uvecpiunes.
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WACO
Tex
Manggor
Nels A
Mardy
Chase da Virst
Hageman Pahlman
Springfield
Ghlowu
Donahug Purehiteed Frim
Itichmand
Lis Fortuitlozind Jeengue
Marny Ds
Varian Tem
Glasen
Boxing Card Plans For Motor Truck No 400 Event
An athletic card is planned for Motor Truck Company No 400 led by Lieut B Von Gebichter. The boxing schedule features a six round bout between Jerry Dalton and Streermt Mehkenziee and additional matches including Pitspatrick vs Wirle-Tets- Sel and Battling McCreery vs Jark Eaton. Referee Felkins will oversee the weigh ins and match procedures.
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Martin Houston
B. von Gebichter
Bach
Tela
Motor Truck Group No
Jerry Dalton
Streermt Mehkenziee
Ae Roun' Pitspatrick
Wirle-Tets
Weight Record Ambitions From San Antonio Wrestler to Return
In San Antonio M Tampke of 132 East Ashby plans a comeback in a weightlifting bid to surpass the world one hand lift record. He has trained with 50 pounds above his head, hoping to surpass Nordquest's 277 3/4 pounds. Tampke’s aim is to return within three weeks for the attempt, despite a past wrestling injury.
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Ashby Price
San Antonio
Coleman
Barbera Again Tops Pistol Shots At Municipal Range
Barbera led pistol shooters at the municipal range with a 41 of 60 at twenty yards. MH Mitchell reports the event as Barbera’s record setting performance while others scored 189 in pistol events and Muller shot a 1 inch bullseye.
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Barbera
Hulder
Monterest
Dente
Morsemen Ui
M. H. Mitchell
LL Mattock
W. G Miller
Muller
Sugden May Scout Me to New York and Detroit Tickets
Sugden eyes major league scouting trips amid bustling chatter at the Waldorf. He and partner Emily are noted for a bold presence while Sugden explores opportunities with Detroit and other big league teams.
Zbyszko facing Paced Match Talks and Plans
Prox walter Edward As Miser pushes for bringing 2 Wiasdok Zbyszko to Sea Anignis for a warming bout within the near future. He expects to near front WhyeskopSunday and arrange money for an opponent. details of the foul will be decided later. Kateonaros has allied from California and San Antonio Sinaiay. a match with Pet Brown of Taylor to Tinish is hinted at with a venue set for March 1% at Beethoven Mall.
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Walter Edward
Zbyszko
Anignis
WhyeskopSunday
Tintach Ty Uleo
Georgy Kate Sonar
Crealghk+ walaht chagpolon
Jre
Pet Brown
Taylor
Kateonaros
California
San Antonio Sinaiay
Brown
Beethoven Mall
Boxing tale and Texas practice report mix
A fragmented boxing anecdote recounts a trainer enforcing strict diet on a fighter named Downey, with coach Joe Ton Jones demanding control and a beefsteak feeding routine. The piece shifts to a San Marcos Texas baseball practice at Southwest Normal, noting strong material and upcoming intercollegiate schedule, including Georgetown on Minute 19.
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Prados
San Marcos
Tex
Suinmond
Terns Normal Aghad
Nike
Georgetown
Southweate Varsity
Mazin
Bell
Mhire
Tigers Signned DaTROIT Star With Mixed Baseball Record
Fragmented OCR notes mention a Detroit contract with a player described as debuting in the league, signed by a Detoit/Deitult organization. It lists a batting average around .6220 with 9 doubles, 6 triples, and 8 home runs, noting limited impressiveness despite some power.
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Blac Shores
Tigers
Datroit
Atel
Mavel
Lew Clue
Teat Waneman
Thas Bina Tidge
Laague
Hue
Deitult
Wine
Av ‘Tee
Whiel
Train Schedule Changes Hurt Louis Americans Fray
Louis Americans will spend five days in draining rain at Shreveport before the next question. they depart March 10 for exhibition games with Shreveport. The trip includes preliminary pinas and adjustments as the Giants add Ferdinand Sahampy to the pitching staff, with unofficial attendance around 12,090 for the season so far.
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ST. Louis Mo
Louis
Shreveport
Neve Arch 10
Exhiden
Ieldor Foie
Rhannaerset Linchat
Aly Auys 'Vre
Haesihe
Sullivan and His Whiskey Fueled Rampages Revealed
A Chicago Post piece details the former boxing champion Sullivan and his circle. Witnesses recall his drinking bouts driving chaos in saloons, arrests, and raucous behavior. anecdotes recount his generosity to some and sharpness with others, including incidents in Philadelphia and Rochester.
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