World’s Champs Postpone Athletics Bronchos Game
After a late conference between President Morris Black and Manager Mack the world champion Athletics and Bronchos postponed the Texas league park game due to poor field conditions. Weather may allow games tomorrow or Sunday with split squads planned for Sunday efforts against Austin and at home. Mack notes Giants training at Marlin and Houston dates prevent a clash McGraw wanted.
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Morris Black
Mack
Athletics
Texas League Park
Austin
Capital City
Giants
Marlin
Texas
Houston
McGraw
San Antonio
Dallas
Bowling Night Promises Rivalry At Saxet Club
The Saxet Bowling club invites women to tonight’s session at Beethoven alleys while men prepare to face the Owls next Monday on Summer alleys. A large crowd is expected for two lively contests. Call Taxi. Goose liver. White Horse Tavern.
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Saxet Bowling Club
Texas League Enforces 10 Dollar Salary Cap
President Wilbur Allen warns Texas league clubs to enforce the $10 salary limit this season. He cites autocratic power, a lack of appeal, and potential penalties after opening day. Clubs must file affidavits with contracts for the sixteen players by April 26.
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Wilbur Allen
Texas League
Dillon Wins Slow Match In Ten Rounds
Jack Dillon of Indianapolis won a ten round slow boxing match by decision over Walter Coffey of California in San Francisco. The bout concluded last night with Coffey unable to outbox Dillon.
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Dillon
Pess
San Francisco
Cal
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Walter Coffey
California
Savannah Auto Club to pass on big race for fall
The Savannah Automobile Club, in its annual meeting, decided it will not push a major race on the famous Savannah course this fall. It would consider an offer if presented but will not take the initiative.
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Associa'ed
Savannah
Savannah Automobile Club
Enfield and Koote nay win Juarez Cowboys Handicap
J L Brown entry Enfield and Koote nay swept the Juarez Cowboys Handicap with Enfield taking the fourth race at six furlongs and Koote nay a close runner up. Burlingame received a three day suspension for rough riding in the first race amid full fields and fast times across six races.
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Associated Press
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Mex
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Prince Winter
Gramercy
Selden
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Hazel Garner
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John Louis
Henry
Wolferton
Oakland Bowling Club Beats Southwestern Telephone Team
In a Grand alleys match, the Oakland Bowling club defeated the Southwestern Telephone company five man squad. Tinnin and Pratt led Oakland with high game and high average while Stevens, Connell and Heilig starred for the telephoners.
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Southwestern Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Oakland
Telephone Boys
Pratt
Oaklands
Stevens
Connell
Heilig
Ursinus Star Tackle Robert Thompson Dies at College Hall
Robert Thompson, four year star tackle for Ursinus, Pittsburgh, died in college dining hall after choking on food. He had a weakened throat from a recent diphtheria attack, and authorities believe throat muscles contracted during dinner.
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Associated Press
Collegeville
Robert Thompson
Pittsburg
Ursinus
College Dining Hall
City Commercial League forms in San Antonio with four teams
Managers from Washer Brothers Household Furniture Aetna Life Wolff & Marx and South western Telephone company meet at The Light to organize the San Antonio Commercial League. A schedule targets 27 28 games per team with double headers through September and contracts and notes for team entry are to be prepared. The next meeting will elect officers and adopt by laws.
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San Antonio Commercial Baseball League
Washer Brothers
Household Furniture Company
Aetna Life
Wolff & Marx
Southwestern Telephone Company
San Antonio Commercial League
Moseley
Leitner
Stiehl
Dooley
the Light
Uncle Butch Jones Joins San Antonio Visit With Magnates
Jones, longtime Philadelphia Associated Press man and now a Lincoln of the American League, travels with Connie’s party to San Antonio. He spent 29 years with AP in Philadelphia before turning to manage Athletics interests and now enjoys life away from newspaper work.
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Butch” Jones
San Antonio
Connie
Mr. Jones
Menger
Jones
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Athletics
Butch
Brown Demonstrates Superior Form in 12 Round Bout
In Fall River on March 8, New York boxer Knockout Brown led Ray Wood of Fall River through all rounds in a twelve round no decision match. Brown dominated each round as spectators witnessed his superior form and pressure.
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Brown
Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
New York
Ray Wood
Trophy Play Clashes On Y Court In Semi Final Push
In the next to last rounds of the series on Y Court 4 7 5 and 11, players contest key matchups for advancement. Officials note tight standings as teams chase final round bids.
Eighth Grammar School Light Cup Games Played
The eighth set of Grammar school Light cup basketball saw No. 7 defeat No. 4 24 to 4, while No. 5 edged No. 11 3 to 2. Wesing and Pena starred for No. 7 as Mueller led No. 4. Herrera and Mumme led No. 5 with Gallagher for No. 11. An exhibition with the Y Juniors follows next after the awards.
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Pena
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Herrera
Mumme
Gallagher
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Tanenbaum
Bowling congress tourney to split 29013 prize fund
The Twelfth annual American Bowling Congress tournament will distribute a total prize fund of 29013 with prizes from 750 to 35. Changes by the executive committee include a new rule allowing a five to ten ounce pin weight difference instead of six ounces and lifetime bans for certain ringers from future ABC competition. Minor event players posted only ordinary scores.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tie features in 36 hole final at Pinehurst golf event
Walter J. Travis of Garden City and Dr. C. H. Gardner of Agawam Hunt tied 157 to 157 after the final 18 holes of the eighth annual spring golf tournament's 36 hole qualifier. Gardner led 77 to 80 in the opening round.
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Associated Press
Pinehurst
N. C
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Dr. C. H. Gardner
Agawam Hunt Club
Providence
Dr. Gardner
Smokes to Meet in Gotham Boxing Bout Signed
W A Sharp manager of Nat Dewey and Ben McKittreck manager of Joe Jeanette signed articles for a ten round bout to be fought in New York on March 13.
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Gotham
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. A. Sharp
Nat Dewey
Ben McKittreck
Joe Jeanette
New York
Vean Gregg Signs Contract in Mobile Training Base
Cleveland American League manager Harry Davis announces pitcher Vean Gregg has signed his contract after holding out. Gregg will report to Davis in Mobile next week to condition and join spring training with the club.
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Vean Gregg
Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Harry Davis
Cleveland
Gregg
Davis
Browns Start for Camp
St. Louis manager Wallace leads 33 players from the American league club on a two week training stint in Montgomery Alabama beginning after leaving the night before.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Wallace
Montgomery
Ala
Traveling vanity case items for a woman on the move
A cold cream toilet case accompanies a woman after riding to protect her skin from wind. It holds cleansing cream skin food cream lotion pre outing, soft cloths to apply them, powder and simple makeup accessories.
Carbon Deposits Cause Cylinder Overheat Risks
The text explains carbon deposits insulate cylinder walls reducing heat transfer from combustion to the cooling water. Overheating may occur if neglected, and carbon can reach ignition temperatures triggering an explosive mixture.
Connie's Regulars at the Local Play Ball Park
The visiting world champions led by Home Run Baker and Chief Bender arrived in the city. Weather and poor field conditions kept practice light with no official workout, as Leidy delayed sending players to the park to avoid injury.
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Baker
el Collins
Leidy
Jeffries Challenges Masters for City Bout at Army Post
Local promoter Hackman says Young Kes Jeffries will fight Masters at the army post arena next Tuesday night with Meyers likely to face Young Jeffries in the main bout. Referee is the post’s pitcher who has agreed to oversee the clashes to keep the sport clean.
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Ters
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Masters
Army Post Gyr Sium
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