Civilian target record highlights Lone Star event
Adal Jr and Lipscomb led a rapid-fire civilian rifle event at the Municipal Rifle Range Sunday. C. F. Russi Jr. scored 95 of 100 with fifteen bull’s eyes, setting a new civilian mark. Sergeants Mitchell and Moody posted top scores nearby. High school shooters improved weekly, while others logged scores from 65 to 94 as targets rotated.
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C. F. Russi Jr
Russi
Lone Star Rifle Club
Mitchell
Charles Moody
E. P. Lipscomb
National Rifle Association
Gilbert Morris
S. H. Newberry
H. B. Newberry
E. H. Menn
Joe Doyle
M. Nuessle
H. C. West
G. H. Williams
Leon Hamilton
Joe Mohavier
Sidney Roberts
H. L. Pancoast
S&s. R. Frink
Frank Kalies
Rapid-fire event to boost quick scoring at civilian range
The article notes a Rapid-fire Event proposed by scorer C. D. Birkhead after high civilian scores. Contestants will shoot four clips of five shells each in thirty seconds, a tougher test than slow-fire intended to quicken sight and decision. Visitors crowd the range as it grows in popularity.
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C. D. Birkhead
Vollmer's Bird Wins 102 Mile Taylor Race
Vollmer’s bird, reg number QR1311, led the 102 mile Travis Flying Club event from Taylor Texas with an average speed of 1462.62 miles per hour amid a north wind. A Dietzel AU16SA84 and L O Legan AU16SA70 followed in second and third. A full results list shows speeds from 1442.16 to 1405.17 for ten entries. Next Sunday a 200 mile race is planned.
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F. J. Vollmer
Travis Flying Club
American Racing Union
Taylor
Texas
A. Dietzel
McWilliams
L. O. Legan
J. A. Webber
J. E
Beell Plans Comeback in Middleweight Ring
Fred Beell, 42, announces a comeback after his Wisconsin home training as he awaits his wife’s recovery from pneumonia. He aims to return to 158 pounds and challenge for the middleweight title, targeting bouts with Mike Yokel Pet Brown Chris Jordan and other fighters.
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Omaha
Neb
Fred Beell
Beell
Wisconsin
Frank Gotch
Mike Yokel
Pet’ Brown
Chris Jordan
Cantillon praises Parsons camp as best training layout
Minneapolis manager Joe Cantillon hails the Parsons Kansas training camp as the best setup he has ever had for his 1918 Minneapolis team in the American Association. He notes having trained major leaguers in top camps nationwide.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Joe Cantillon
American Association
Parsons
Kan
Joe
Active Work 10 Baseball Program Here
Charley O Leary trains the Bronchos at League Park with a largely intact squad and new recruits. The St Louis Cardinals arrive from St Louis for early practice at Hot Wells with Miller Huggins and staff leading the group as veterans join from last season. Doak Snyder and Gonzales head the catching corps as Hornsby eyes a signing while others report by Tuesday.
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League Park
Charley O'Leary
Norther
Nags
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Huggins
Miller Huggins
Bob Connery
Albert Woods
Harry F. Pierce
St. Louis Star
Wilbur Woods
Fred Williams
Pep’ Hornsby
Hornsby
Hot Wells
Cardinals
Meadows
Ames
Steele
Watson
Doak
Snyder
Gonzales
Jack Miller
Betzel
Pep” Hornsby
Bob Bescher
Jack Smith
Tommy Long
St Paul Starters Head to Texas Spring Camp
The St Paul American Association team leaves Tuesday for spring training in Beaumont Texas under Manager Mike Kelly. Ten players signed include five regulars from last year. Pitchers Finneran Williams Griner and Scheer are holdouts and Leifid has not signed yet.
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St. Paul
Texas
Minn
American Association
Beaumont
Mike Kelly
Finneran
Williams
Griner
Scheer
Leifid
Browns Begin Spring Training in Palestine Texas
The St. Louis Browns reached Palestine Texas Sunday night for their training period. The squad is led by Magnate Ball and Secretary Johnson. Sports writers Sidney Keener William O'Connor and J B Sheridan accompanied the team as war correspondents.
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Palestine
Tex
St. Louis Browns
Magnate Ball
Johnson
Sidney Keener
The
St. Louis Times
William O'Connor
Post- Dispatch
J. B. Sheridan
Globe-Democrat
Twelve Bikers Start Marathon
Twelve riders began a six day bicycle race at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. The event carries a $7500 purse and will conclude at 10 30 p m next Saturday after the circular track start on Sunday night.
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San Francisco
Cal
Civic Auditorium
Chicago National Firsts Beat Los Angeles 7 1 in LA
Chicago National first team defeated the Los Angeles Pacific Coast Leaguers 7 to 1 in Los Angeles. In Taft California the Chicago National second team won 2 to 3 against Taft.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Third Game of World Series Set for Tuesday Night
The World’s Series Sunday School basketball championship matches St. Mark’s Episcopal, National League winners, against Laurel Heights Methodist, American League champions, in a Tuesday contest at the Y M C A. Each team has one win. Laurel Heights led 33-23 and St. Mark’s won 61-21 in the first two games.
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St. Mark's Episcopal
Laurel Heights Methodist
Laurel Heights
St. Mark's
Clarence Baldwin
Rhuel Leary
A. H. Muir
The
Episcopalians
Traction Quintet Triumphs Over Postoffice in League Play
The Traction Company bowling quintet defeated the Postoffice Prides in a postponed Commercial League encounter. Traction won the last two games 811 758 and 807 779 after a 863 789 opening by the Prides. Fred Wagenfehr led with a 202 and 59 pins of added totals, while McHugo contributed 508 for Traction. The series now favors Traction to clinch the local title as McMonagle and Armbrust also starred for the winners, with Prides’ top scores from McMonagle 511, Stephens 499, and Schroeder 490.
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Traction Company
Prides
Fred Wagenfehr
Schroeder
Traction Five
Gas and Electric Company Five
Team standings unclear from partial scoreboard note
Reading shows pitcher abbreviations and an umpire name with scorer Cullen and M Roach noted. No clear event, date, or full team names.
Holdout Hoblitzell May Not Sign 1917 Contract
Boston first baseman Richard C. Hoblitzell, active in the Players' Fraternity, says he has not decided to sign a 1917 contract. Kansas City manager John Ganzel fills rosters signing Lelivelt Berry and Becker as Blues prepare for Arkadelphia spring camp March 11 and a March 30 northern journey.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Richard C. Hoblitzell
Boston Red Sox
Hoblitzell
Players’ Fraternity
Kansas City
John Ganzel
American Association
Jack Lelivelt
Claude Berry
Beals Becker
Ganzel
Blues
Arkadelphia
Ark
Hack” Simmons
Simmons
Rochester
Arkansas
Many Feds on Reds payroll in Cincinnati roster
The Cincinnati Club of the National League lists ten former Federal Leaguers, the largest Federal contingent in the majors. Notables include Hal Chase at first base, with Allen, Huhn catchers, Knetzer and Moseley pitchers, Louden second base, McKechnie third, Roush in center, and Esmond and Cueto as substitutes.
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Reds
Cincinnati
Ohio
Roush
Esmond and Cueto
Des Jardien Plans Retirement From Baseball
Des Jardien of the Cleveland American staff will quit baseball near season's end and enter business in Chicago. The former University of Chicago standout earned fame in both football and baseball.
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Des Jardien
Cleveland
Ohio
Paul Des Jardien
Cleveland American
Chicago
University of Chicago
Matty Believes Mosely Can Become Star for Reds
Cincinnati manager Christy Mathewson says pitcher Earl Mosely, a former Federal Leaguer, has speed and sharp shoots and needs only improved control to develop into a star for the Nationals.
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Matty
Mosely
Cincinnati
Ohio
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Nationals
Earl Mosely
McAuley Signs Contract With Pittsburg Club
Pittsburg Pa March 5 James E McAuley shortstop signs contract relieving most holdouts. Remaining holdouts include William Fischer Walter Schmidt Max Carey Douglas Baird Honus Wagner.
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McAuley
Pittsburg
James E. McAuley
William Fischer
Walter Schmidt
Max Carey
Douglas Baird
Honus Wagner
Neighborly spat over a missing saucepan in Weehington
In a heated exchange across the garden fence Mrs Moggins accuses neighboring Mrs Grubb and family of misdeeds involving a saucepan borrowed last Monday. The children and parents tease and trade quips about the incident with a small boy named Herbert confessing the return via the dog.
White Sox Head to Mineral Wells Camp
The Chicago Americans depart for their spring training trip to Mineral Wells Texas aboard a special train. Seventy? four persons including 26 players travel under owner A Comiskey. Manager Rowland coaches along with Kid Gleason and Sergeant Walter Smiley will oversee military drill and flag insignia on uniforms. An Army officer will guide the camp in New Orleans.
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Chicago
Chicago Americans
Mineral Wells
Tex
A. Comiskey
Rowland
Gleason
Walter S. Smiley
United States Army
New Orleans
Indians to Wear American Flag Jersey This Spring
Cleveland Ohio March 5 James Dunn owner of the Cleveland Americans moves to implement military style training and uniforms for players including flag themed gear as part of national spirit and team discipline during the season.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James Dunn
Cleveland Americans
Smoky Joe Wood Joins Cleveland Club in Big Contract
"Smoky" Joe Wood, bought by the Cleveland Americans from Boston for 15060 dollars, says he is tickled to death to join the Cleveland Club. He notes his pitching arm is OK and he will give Manager Fohl all he has.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Wood
Cleveland Americans
Boston
O. K
Fohl
Wood
Indians Release Collegian From Cleveland Club
Lefty Deardorff, former Iowa State pitching star, released by the Cleveland Americans to the Davenport Club of the Three I League for further development. He was purchased from Davenport last fall and may be recalled before the Three I season ends.
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Collegian
Cleveland
Ohio
Deardorff
Iowa State University
Cleveland Americans
Davenport
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