Athletics Bronchos Prep Amid Wet Grounds in San Antonio
Rain at Texas league park halted practice for both sides as Athletics regulars travel from Philadelphia to join training in San Antonio. The third game of the Bronchos series is expected tomorrow with a large advance ticket sale as fans await the champions in action.
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Omaha Welterweight Announces Four South Ring Dates
Clarence English says he signed for four bouts in the south this month. Paddy Sullivan ten rounds in Atlanta on March 13. Eddie Handle ten rounds in Atlanta on March 15. Pete Shaughnessy in Fort Worth on March 20. Rube Smith in Dallas on March 25.
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Burns to Meet Englishman in 115-Pound Title Fight
Frankie Burns of Jersey City faces Jem Kendrick the 115 pound British champion in a ten round bout scheduled for next Monday night at the Orleans Athletic Club in New Orleans.
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Welterweights Meet Before Empire A C Show In New York
Packey McFarland and One Round Hogan clash in a 10 round welterweight bout at Empire A C in New York. Both fighters are in strong form after recent training and a large advance ticket sale points to the season’s biggest crowd.
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Great Baseball Loss
Paterson New Jersey March 56. Mahlon Pitney destined for the Supreme Court derailed by his law career while a Dover New Jersey first baseman. Michael J. Ryan recalls Pitney's skill noting he was the best teammate he ever played with and a big league threat in that era.
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Chief Montour Triumphs Over Kardow In San Antonio Bout
The Indian grappler Chief Montour defeated Paul Kardow of Yorktown by fall after a 40 minute bout. Kardow, injured in December, withdrew from the match. John Berg plans a side bet with Montour for March 15 while Spencer could not face Young Yuse.
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May Effect Trades In Play Today In Athletics League
In the Athletics league Managers Titman of Titman's Toilers and Graham of Graham's Pets anticipate trades today after a tie in yesterday's championship game at Texas League Park. Titman accuses Earl Mack of throwing the game and hints Emerson Burke or Lefty Russell could be involved in a deal. The dispute prompted intervention by Connie Mack Billy Weart and Jess Whiting to prevent a clash.
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Call a Taxi. Both Phones 1123 Dr A R Beal
Dr A R Beal of Lungs Nose and Throat at 808 Gunter Building offers taxi call service with two contact numbers 1123.
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Cubs Begin Training in New Orleans
Chicago manager Frank Chance arrived from California to oversee spring training at Pelican park with twenty plus players. New Orleans Southern league team expected from Panama Thursday. a game may be arranged for next Sunday.
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Rockport Auto Club Aims for Coast to City Record Run
A party of W. W. Wood Charles R. Gibson R. E. Lomer and A. M. Gilder left Rockport for San Antonio this morning aiming to set a coast to city distance record. They expect to reach Avenue C and Houston Street about 5 pm weather permitting. The windshield inscription proclaims Rockport as the coming deep water city of the coast.
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Longhorns Postpone Season Opener Due to Rain
Rain halted the start of the baseball season in Austin with the Longhorns set to face St Edward's College. They have two more games this week against the Austin league team before a weeklong break for exams. Coach Disch plans strenuous practices this week if weather permits to ready the squad for next games and the rest period.
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Zbyszko Beats Yankee Rogers in Two Falls
Zbyszko defeated Yankee Rogers of Buffalo in two straight falls in Minneapolis. The match concluded last night with clear dominance by Zbyszko.
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Gardner's Giants Continue Indoor Texas League Practice
Dallas owner Joe Gardner and manager Dred Cavender moved the Texas league team indoors at the State Fair grounds to keep players ready. With outdoor training hampered by north Texas rain, the squad worked in the old machinery building on battery drills running and throwing today.
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Harness Men Meet at San Antonio Driving Club
The San Antonio Driving club holds an important meeting at the Southern hotel tonight at 8:30. Next Friday the club will offer its first March matinee at the Fairgrounds and the racing committee pledges the sport will meet established standards.
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Oakland Players Catch Balls From Air Show
Elmer Zacher and Izzy Hoffman of Oakland attempted to catch oranges dropped from an aeroplane at 550 feet on February 18 in Oakland California. Aviator Beachey descended to 300 feet and tossed a baseball to Zacher who caught the second ball.
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Mandot Wins Eight-Round Bout Over Redmond
Joe Mandot of New Orleans earned a decision over Jack Redmond of Milwaukee in an eight round Memphis bout last night.
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New Orleans
Jack Redmond
Milwaukee
Seguin Forms Local Ball Team Under Harly as Manager
Seguin Texas March 5 a baseball team was organized yesterday with James A Harly as manager Jim McGee captain lineup includes pitchers McGee Hammond and Money Pauls catcher Ed Wagener first base Harly second base Woods third base Hammond shortstop Roose left field Barnette center Wolff right field Grace Reynolds substitute Rey nolds.
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McGorty Kelly Bout Set for Kenosha Ten Rounds
Chicago report says Eddie McGorty and Hugo Kelly have a ten round bout booked for Kenosha. Officials announce the March 5 pairing as headline action with both fighters ready to weigh in.
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Betts to Field As New Catcher For Broncho Team
Manager George plans to use Charlie Betts in the field this season while he adds a catcher. C Miller, a husky young player from Canton Ohio Pennsylvania, home in Indianapolis, reports this week and will join after report. Betts has shown power in practice and the Athletics praise his work and future potential as the Texas league opens.
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Flatonia Forms March Baseball Team in South Texas
Flatonia Texas announces the formation of a March baseball team with many good players and aims to meet strong tour teams in south Texas. The town believes it can field a competitive squad.
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Katy Ticket Office Burglary Report
About $135 was secured last night from the Katy ticket office in Katy Texas. Entry was gained by breaking the iron grate and window. Local authorities are investigating the break in and reviewing surveillance in the Smithville area.
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