Metz Homers as Mackmen Triumph in Tight Texas League Clash
The San Antonio Bronchos beat the home team 5 to 3 at their Texas League park yesterday afternoon. Metz drove in a homer in the sixth and Strunk topped the team with several key hits. Browning’s pitching was highlighted as a standout feature, while Egan and Murphy contributed early runs for the Mackmen.
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Mack's Bronchos Split Squad For Texas League Action
Manager Mack fields two divisions to face Austin Senators and San Antonio in a fast paced Texas league stretch. Veterans travel to Austin then join rookies Sunday. home pitchers are scarce as San Antonio battles Philadelphia with limited mound options.
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Philadelphia Nationals versus St. Paul in Arkansas exhibition
In Little Rock on March 1 the Philadelphia Nationals and St. Paul Americans opened the baseball season with an exhibition at West End Park. Manager Doom led the Philadelphia squad after arriving from Hot Springs at 10 am. umpire Joe Brennan officiated, with all players reported in excellent condition.
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Philadelphia Nationals
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Stallings Seeks Players As McGraw Scouts Talent
Stallings, Buffalo International league manager, visits New York to observe surplus talent with John McGraw. The cold night gave way to a milder morning as both managers evaluate possible additions for the Buffalo club. Riebe Undertaking Co. offers auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce Street for 41 dollars.
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Associated Press
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Riebe Undertaking Co
Bay City Seeks Entry into Mid coast League
Bay City fans A R Leckle and T H Castleton back Allen Stinnett for permanent Mid coast league presidency. They plan to attend Yoakum league meeting April 27 and 28 to push his election. Stinnett is currently temporary league president and former Bay City Baseball Association head.
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Bay City Baseball Association
Sutton Beats Hoppe For 18.1 Balk Line Title
George Sutton of Chicago defeated Willie Hoppe in New York to reclaim the balk line billiards championship with a 500 point total to Hoppe's 374. The match drew a large crowd, and though both played brilliantly at times, Hoppe failed to defend the title that he won in 1910, leaving the trophy to Sutton under the rules.
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George Sutton
Chicago
Willie Hoppe
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Hoppe
Chance-led Nationals begin long pilgrimage after New Orleans
After tomorrow's games in New Orleans, Manager Frank Chance and the Chicago Nationals start a long road trip. The itinerary lists Mobile March 18-19, Montgomery March 20, Birmingham March 21-22, Memphis March 23-24, Nashville March 25-27, Louisville six games, Terre Haute April 3-4, Indianapolis April 5-8, Springfield Ohio April 9-10, and season opener at Cincinnati April 11.
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Associated Press
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Frank Chance
Chicago Nationals
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Birmingham
Memphis
Nashville
Louisville
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Indianapolis
Springfield
Cincinnati
Fitzsimmons Faces Two Civil Suits in Chicago
Former heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons is sued by University of Chicago student John Taylor for 25000 dollars in slander and 25000 dollars in assault. Taylor filed both actions after Fitzsimmons attacked him in a theater agency office following accusations about Mrs Fitzsimmons.
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Chicago
Bob Fitzsimmons
John Taylor
University of Chicago
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New Braunfels Tigers Organize For Season
The New Braunfels Tigers organize for the coming season with a strong lineup. Players include E. A. Staats Ernst Tietze Walter Mops Hugo Babel W E Roth George Schwab H F Scholl Co W Druebert R Ludewig Clyde Hall and Martin Orth. Captain Staats seeks a game for April 7 and subsequent Sundays.
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Braunfels Tigers
E. A. Staats
Ernst Tietze
Walter Mops
Hugo Babel
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Waco Improves Against Calhans in Minor Exhibition
In Waco Texas on March 16 the White Sox beat Calhans 10 to 4 in a spring exhibition. Chicago players Benz Carney Lehman Jost Carson Reilly appeared as listed with umpire Spencer. Time noted 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Gibbons to Meet Zanders in April Title Bout
Mike Gibbons is set to fight Ernie Zanders of Milwaukee in a ten round bout at South Bend Indiana on April 5. The weight limit is 145 pounds at 3 o clock. Staacke Pros. advertise delivery wagons available in San Antonio.
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Pee San Antonio
Polo teams start 10 games at Army post
The Meadows cup polo tournament opens this afternoon at 3 on the Mounted post parade ground. Four teams Third Cavalry Third Field Artillery Freebooters Meadow Larks meet in a double-header with three goal handicaps. First game Cavalry vs Freebooters. Meadow Larks vs Artillery.
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Meadow Larks
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Artillery
Clarke's Permanent Retirement Ties Pittsburg to Clarke
Fred Clarke leads 33 Pittsburgh National Leaguers into Hot Springs as Brooklyn and Pittsburg prep for a set with Boston Americans and Philadelphia Nationals. Clarke confirms permanent retirement and will not play this season despite team readiness.
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Associated Press
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Ark
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Dahlen
Brooklyn
Little Rock
Boston Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
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Ball Park
Country Club Holds Sociability Matches
The San Antonio Country Club opens an afternoon series with a golf sweepstakes for men and a bridge tournament for ladies. Golf balls posted on entry form a pot shared by top scorers. bridges prizes await the winner. A dinner will close the events with members and guests next.
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San Antonio Country Club
Southwestern Telephone Bowlers Edge Oakland Club in Close Match
The Southwestern Telephone Company bowling team defeated the Oakland club by ten pins on Grand Alleys. Heilig led with a strong high game and Smythe had the best team average. Dulling posted a top single game of 205 for Oakland, with Prassel the highest average. Totals show 737 808 841 for the Telephone group and 765 808 841 for Oakland.
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Cubs Mascot Joe Magero Dies in Chicago
Joe Magero, the Cubs little mascot and self described Jinx since 1907, has died in Chicago. Team members learned of his death from New Orleans and mourn the loss. He had been signed for the coming season by manager Harry Davis of Cleveland, drawn to him for his likeness to Athletics mascot Van Zandt. Magero rose from semi pro ranks with Jimmy Callahan before Callahan led the White Sox.
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Chicago
Joe Magero
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New Orleans
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Sox
Aviator Hamilton Claims New American Biplane Record
Charles K. Hamilton says he set a new American biplane record with a 33 minute flight from Sacramento to Marville covering 42.7 miles at an average speed of 78.9 mph.
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Draw Declared In City Wrestling Match Berg Versus Montour
One of the largest crowds watched John Berg and Chief Montour wrestle for the light heavyweight title at Beethoven hall. After over two hours with four intervals and no decisive pin, Charlie Stone ruled the bout a draw under Police Gazette rules. An earlier prelim saw Young Sweeney defeat Young Heick in two falls within a half hour.
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Chief Montour
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Police Gazette
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Burns’ Seconds Stop Sinking Fight With McFarland
Kenosha Wisconsin March 16 Hopelessly outclassed Kid Burns of New York was saved from a knockout when his seconds threw in the sponge in the eighth round of a ten round bout with Packey McFarland of Chicago. McFarland dominated from the start leaving Burns with battered eyes and a marked face. Burns initially refused to fight and backed away as the crowd hissed. The catchweight bout had both men near 140 pounds.
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Kid Burns
New York
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McFarland
Chicago
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Balloons Set Dates for Kansas City Races
Kansas City hosts national elimination balloons set for Saturday July 27. Major Samuel Reber chairs the Aero Club of America committee and announced the date last night. An intercollegiate contest will start here on June 18.
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Kansas City
The
Aero Club of America
Samuel Reber
Dalkowitz Club Holds Sunday Tryout on Local Diamond
The Dalkowitz baseball team plans a 9:30 morning tryout game Sunday at the Peach and Town street diamond in the City league race. Manager House asks all contracted players to attend as teams will be chosen from the entire squad.
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House
Rowdy Dominates Matinee At San Antonio Driving Club
Large crowd at Fair Grounds watches fast pacing as Rowdy wins two straight heats in 1:06 and 1:06 1 4, with Honest Boy and Clementine close behind. Lone Star takes Class A Trot in 1:13 and 1:13 1-4 while Model wins two heats in 1:21 and 1:16 1-2 amid three new entrants and spirited racing throughout.
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Gilbert Knocks Out Jeffries in Charleston Bout
Denver lightweight Fighting Dick Gilbert knocked out Frank Jeffries of Kom Ga in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout at Charleston. A vicious right to the solar plexus ended the fight.
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