Doc White to Start for White Sox in Texas League Park Show
Local baseball fans may see Doc White, famed southpaw of the White Sox, in action this afternoon at Texas League Park against the Bronchos. Manager Leidy faces a decision on pitching, with McGraner Browning or Downey likely to work if White retires early. The infield is reported to be in good shape for a fast game and strong spectator interest is anticipated.
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Texas Tigers Open Series With Polys 5 to 4 Victory
The University of Texas defeated Polytechnic Institute 5 to 4 in the opening game of the series in Austin. Texas led 1-0, Poly took a 3-1 third inning lead, then Texas rallied in the seventh and eighth to pull ahead on a Russell homer and Baldwin homer. Lewis, Henderson, and Long pitched for Texas with strong defense backing them. Bowman and Ferguson for Poly produced notable moments. A second game was scheduled for today.
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Jeffries Plans Comeback Through Rising From Bottom
Jim Jeffries announced plans to rebuild his reputation by fighting his way from the bottom to regain prominence. He told Johnny Kilbane and manager Jimmy Dunn that he will first face Carl Morris and Jim Stewart, then Al Palzer, before challenging the Johnson Flynn winner.
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Southern Women's Golf Championship Moving to Nashville
The Southern Women's Golf Association announces its annual tournament will be held in Nashville starting May 14 with fifteen member cities expected to send players. The Southern Women's championship will be contested.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Women's Golf Association
Nashville
Polo teams clash today in Army Meadow Cup play
Fort La Houston hosts the second set of Meadow Cup polo games this afternoon with a 3:30 start. Meadow Larks face Thi Cavalry, followed by Freebooters and Third Artillery in a three goal handicap event.
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University Football Schedule Framed for Coming Season
Chairman John Keen announces a strong schedule for the university. Notable games include Oklahoma at Dallas on October 19, Ole Miss in Houston on November 13, and Arkansas in Austin for Thanksgiving. The slate features Texas Christian, Austin College, Haskell, Baylor, Southwestern, and Arkansas in various Texas venues.
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Arkansas University At Austin
Romance of Player Marries Early in Atlanta
Miss Annie M. Camp of Winder Georgia, a Cureal college student, married H Lind sey Stickney manager of the 1912 Selma team in the Southeastern league. The couple had planned a later wedding after graduation but wed early as the groom could not wait. The groom is a younger brother of Bill Stickney, secretary of the Montgomery club.
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Winder
Cureal College
H. Lindsey Stickney
Selma
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Montgomery Club
Galveston Beach Auto Meet Promises National Status
Galveston Texas March 26. The cotton carnival beach races will run three days under the Galveston Automobile club and the Texas association. More than $6000 in cash and prizes will be offered to establish this as the national beach race of the year alongside the Vanderbilt cup Elgin stock and speedway events. Captain J W Munn of Galveston traveled to New York last week to prep the event.
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Wolverton Pitches Puzzle as Americans Beat Crackers 7 3
New York Americans defeated the Atlanta Crackers 7 to 3 yesterday in a game where Harry Wolverton faced tough pitching. Martin Upham and Hoff pitched for the majors while Gentle Hogue and Pace tiled for the locals.
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Associatid Press
Atlanta
Harry Wolverton
Unique baseball fate for Lewis tied to Montgomery sale
In Little Rock, Dick Tullis seeks to sell the Montgomery Alabama franchise to George Grayson of Graysonia Arkansas. If the sale goes through, outfielder Lewis of Ventura California will join Grayson as part of the new ownership plan. if not, Lewis faces uncertain future with no club.
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Grayson
Mike Kelley
St. Paul
Pigeon Race Honors Awarded In 300 Mile Flight
A. J. Froebel won first and second in the 300 mile race by the National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers district event. A. E. Heubaum in close third and L. O. Logan fourth. Birds liberated from Long View produced fair speeds despite head winds with the first arrival in San Antonio at 3 41 p m after a 7 15 a m start, averaging 1062.9 yards per minute.
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San Antonio
Sox in San Antonio Tune Up Before Texas League Park Game
White Sox players trained in the city this morning for an afternoon game at Texas League Park. A five inning scrimmage against a Plaza theater cast team highlighted the session as Manager White praised the squad’s loosened and sharp form under Antonio sun.
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Giants Release Mueller as Mobile Club Prepares for Two Games
Mobile Alabama March 26 Manager Miguel Finn released catcher Mueller a semi professional from St Louis. Mueller joined the Meridian team in the Cotton States league. The New York National league squad led by Manager McGraw will arrive tomorrow for two games with Mobile.
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Associated Press
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Ala
Miguel Finn
Mueller
St. Louis
Meridian
McGraw
School No 7 Beats School No 8 In Afternoon Baseball
School No 7 defeated School No 8 14 to 9 on Monday afternoon. Pena led the winners with five hits, Flores contributed strong batting, and Specia starred for the losers. Batteries were Giraud and Barry for No 7 Ro sales and Rodrigues for No 8.
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Doc White Headlines Plaza Theater Southpaw Musical Show
Southpaw 10 feature at Plaza Theater stars Doc White the famed southpaw and noted Potomac River singer. The veteran performer, seen in northern cities, promises a musical stunt and a surprise for San Antonio audiences, following Cy Morgan of the Athletics who performed here last week.
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Plaza Theater
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New Members Elected by San Antonio Automobile Club
At a Monday afternoon meeting in Dr. Frederick J. Fielding’s offices, the San Antonio Automobile Club elected twenty new members. The group also discussed site options for a new club house and referred the decision to a committee led by W. H. Furlong Jr, with W. J. Pearson, D. E. Colp, and President Fielding. The committee will report at the next regular meeting.
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Frederick J. Fielding
W. H. Furlong Jr
W. J. Pearson
D. E. Colp
Fielding
Sox Beat Varsity in Exhibition Clash at Georgetown
In Georgetown Texas Southwestern University fell to the Chicago White Sox 11 to 1 in an informal matinee. Chicago’s Magrige pitched brilliantly in relief to overpower Southwestern while the collegians struggled with limited pitching depth. The game stayed lively though the outcome was lopsided as Magrige and Sullivan teamed for the White Sox win.
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Yannigans Triumph Over Marshall Training School in Practice
The Yannigans from West End beat Marshall Training 6 to 5 in a Monday practice game. Winning battery was Jones Gotthardt Garcia with Littlefield and Murdock on Marshall. Burns defeats Gibbs in eight rounds in Memphis with steady attack.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
Indoor Baseball Teems Clash In Fourth Y M C A Set
The fourth Commercial Indoor Baseball league night features Joske Brothers versus Bankers and Wolff & Marx versus the Lawyers on the Y floor. Both undefeated squads in action promise fast, close play for fans. If Lawyers are absent, S A P railroad office team may fill in. First game at 8 10.
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Maturo Wins Match in National Pocket Billiards Tourney
James Maturo of Denver defeated William F. DeLangh of this city 150 to 19 in the opening round of the National Pocket Billiards Championship in Philadelphia. Eight top players entered the event with a trophy and $1000 prize plus receipts share for the winner. Later matches featured W. W. King of New York versus Charles Weston of Chicago and Alfred de Oro against Thomas L. Wilson of Hackensack NJ.
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William F. DeLangh
W. W. King
New York
Charles Weston
Chicago
Alfred de Oro
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Wrestler Injured in Boston Match
Dr. Roller of Seattle threw Samson a German wrestler hard in the opening bout causing a dislocated shoulder. Roller won the fall in 30 minutes and 30 seconds with a hammer lock and reverse Nelson.
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Seattle
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Bauer Signs With Montgomery in Major League Move
Lou Bauer, former Birmingham and Nashville pitcher, signed by manager Dobbs to Montgomery. The veteran, who did not play professional baseball last year, played in the Southern league in 1910 for Birmingham and Nashville.
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Associated Press
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Nashville
Blues Defeat Baylor 11 to 2 in Waco Exhibition
Kansas City defeated Baylor 11 to 2 as Blues pitchers Harrell Collier Henf Underwood and Cox aided by Martin Barbeau and others overwhelmed the collegians. Baylor’s hits were scattered while Kansas City built a big early lead and held on for the win.
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Hij school coach seeks interscholastic games Thursday
Captain McGowan of the Hij school baseball team says his squad is rounding into shape and is eager to play any high school. They will meet Marsh Training school or St. Louis college Krishh park Thursday at 3 30 p m. Arrangements can be made by calling Captain McGowan on old telephone 1227.
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Baker Hits Home Run in New Orleans Defeat
Philadelphia Athletics lost a 7 to game to the New Orleans club yesterday afternoon in a closely played contest. Baker hit the longest home run of the local season scoring Collins who had singled. Both teams committed one error.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
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Houston Defeats Farmers in Slow Season Opener
Houston league team beat the Farmers 12 to 3 in a slow fifteen minute game at College Station. It was the Farmers first game of the season and they were not warmed up. Coach Moran tried out several young pitchers Higginbotham ler and Crockett.
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