Big crowd to see Athletics and Bronchos clash at San Antonio park
Connie Mack brings the world champions to Texas League Park for a 4 pm clash with the Bronchos as Krause and Cy Morgan are ready to pitch. Jack Coombs and Eddie Plank may start for the Athletics while Leidy weighs his rotation for the Bronchos. Advance ticket sales indicate a record turnout.
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San Antonio
Connie Mack
Giants
Athletics
Krause
Cy Morgan
Connie
Southwest
Texas League Park
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Jack Coombs
Eddie Plank
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League Managers to Discuss Schedule in City Baseball Session
A meeting of City Baseball league managers will be held this afternoon at 6 30 to review the schedule by laws and constitution and to transact business. Contracts remain open for weeks though players are signed as the season starts April 14. Games are booked with neighboring towns during Bronchos home dates.
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City Baseball League
Golf Club Events Planned for Saturday in San Antonio
The San Antonio Golf Club schedules three events next Saturday including a 2 PM sweepstakes ball match with 75 cent entries and 18 holes, a 3 PM to 7 PM ladies bridge with a club trophy, and a golf dinner for members and guests.
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San Antonio Golf Club
Attell Denies Charge In Alleged Fix Talk
The Associated Press reports Abe Attell denies a claim that he proposed fixing a 20 round bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy last Saturday. Murphy’s manager James Buckley says Attell first suggested fixing on February 26 and pressed the idea multiple times, though Buckley says no definite reply was given before the fight. The passage also notes a golf club event with a ladies and gentlemen dinner at 7 pm and a $1 plate price, urging reservations by Friday.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Abe Attell
Harlem
Tommy” Murphy
Attell
James Buckley
Murphy
Buckley
Southwestern pitcher Elmer Miller Auditioned by Bronchos
Elmer Miller, last year’s Southwestern University pitcher, is in San Antonio for a trial with Manager Leidy of the Bronchos. The 6 foot right hander impressed with a strong college record and “a whole lot of stuff,” and local fans may see him in action against the Athletics.
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Southwestern University
San Antonio
Leidy
College
Athletics
Gallia Looks Good Pitcher Gallia Garners Blues Hope
Texas boy Gallia, seen as a potential second Joe Wood, has joined the Kansas City Blues under Manager Carr. catcher Harry Brammell praises his curve and fast ball, noting Gallia’s near pennant bid with Laredo and Beeville in Southwestern Texas league. He travels long miles from near the Texas border to join the club, aiming to support his mother and prove himself.
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Kansas City
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Carr
Kansas City Blues
Joe Wood
Harry Brammell
Beeville
Laredo
Brammell
Boston Red Sox
Blues
High Scores Highlight Bowled Night Between Saxets and Owls
In Summers alleys both Saxets and Owls posted averages over 300 per game with each team winning one game. Owls took a 74 pin high inning and Saxets claimed the high game 344 to 289 led by Bonnet Blesi and Smasa for the Saxets and Clemens Pseral for the Owls.
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Clemens
Pseral
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Smasa
Commercial League to Elect Officers in San Antonio
At a managers meeting of San Antonio Commercial League clubs this afternoon at 6 in The Light editorial rooms officers will be elected. The agenda includes selecting a fourth club for the circuit and receiving reports from constitutional by laws and playing schedule committees. All clubs are urged to attend.
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San Antonio Commercial League
the Light
Society Girl Jockey Wins Coronado Race
Miss Eleanor Sears, Boston millionaire, rode Joe Ross to victory in a quarter mile dash at Coronado. Lady Reginald Herbert on Hawkeye finished second as a large crowd watched. Sears led from the turn to win by two lengths, dressed to win in khaki blouse and peg trousers.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Eleanor Sears
Boston
Joe Ross
Coronado
Reginald Herbert
Hawkeye
Lady Herbert
Miss Sears
New Members Admitted to San Antonio Automobile Club
The San Antonio Automobile Club added fifty-one new members in a Monday session, boosting enrollment to 326. A major general meeting is set for Wednesday night at the St. Anthony hotel ballroom to advance club projects, with directors planning for the event. A. G. Bachelder praised local enthusiasm in a letter from the national executive. A committee was named to draft condolences to the widow of Dr. J. D. Bell.
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J. D. Bell
Kublack Stops Moran In Ten Round Lightweight Bout
Kublack defeated Frank Moran of Pittsburgh in a ten round bout, winning every round in Albany New York. Moran was saved from knockout by the bell in the eighth round.
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Associated Press
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Proposal for Congressional Probe of Organized Ball
A Gallagher resolution calls for a seven member House committee to investigate the baseball trust under the Department of Justice. It accuses governing officials of fixed competition and salaries and condemns players as bought and sold, while Powers denies involvement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gallagher
Illinois
Department of Justice
Baseball Trust
Lynch defends National League amid push for investigation
New York, March 12. Thomas J. Lynch, president of the National League, invites an investigation into baseball. He says the league has no trust, condemns the idea of stifling competition, and endorses Ban Johnson’s stance on player pay. He adds players earn more than many men and welcomes capable entrants, including college boys.
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New York
National League of Baseball Clubs
Thomas J. Lynch
League
Gallagher
Ban Johnson
National League
Baseball Trust Debate Draws AFL and AA Officials
Chicago March 12. President B B Johnson of the American League supports a possible investigation into organized baseball and asserts no base ball trust exists. He argues salaries exceed congressmen's pay, countering claims of enslavement. President T M Chivington of the American Association says Congress follow facts and finds no legal violation.
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American League
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The
American Association
Congress
Manager Connie Mack Dismisses Gallagher Probe Idea
The manager of athletics Connie Mack shows little interest in a Gallagher resolution that proposes a probe of the alleged baseball scandal. The article notes Mack’s stance and the surrounding discussion among team officials and reporters.
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Connie Mack
Gallagher
Congressman's Baseball Trust Inquiry Dismissed as Joke
Congressman Gallagher urged a probe into a so called baseball trust, but August Herrmann, president of the National Baseball Commission, called it a joke. He said no trust exists and the commission does not fix prices, noting price variation by city and that any investigation could occur without the commission's objection.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gallagher
Baseball Trust
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Herrmann
Riebe Undertaking Co. Auto Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341 for rapid funeral support and medical transport needs. The listing provides contact details and service scope for local families.
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Auto Ambulance Service
Berg and Montour Set for Friday Night Ward Bout
John Berg and Chief Montour prepare for a private wrestling match at Beethoven hall next Friday. Ed Anderson, Berg’s trainer, arrived from Houston to help in San Antonio, rounding into condition alongside Montour who is also sharpening up. Promoter Head plans preliminary bouts to precede the main event and a boycott of a renewal is not yet settled.
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Chief Montour
Burns Kendrick bout postponed by bad weather in New Orleans
Inclement weather forced postponement of the scheduled boxing match between Frankie Burns of Jersey City and Jo Kendrick of England before the New Orleans Athletic Club. The fight, planned for last night, was rescheduled for Thursday night.
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Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Jo Kendrick
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