Ban Johnson dies in St Louis after long illness
Ban Johnson former president and founder of the American League died at St John’s Hospital in St. Louis after months of illness due to diabetes and a foot infection. He had recently witnessed the sudden death of his successor E. Barnard and left a legacy as a dominant baseball executive who helped launch the American League.
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Cincinnati School of Law
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Indianapolis
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Palfrey and Sachs Reach Net Final in National Indoor
Brookline March 29 Sarah Palfrey 18 Brookline Miss and Red Marjorie Sachs reach the women's national indoor singles final at Brookline after Palfrey defeats Dr. Benjamin F. Cole and Sachs beats Stry J. Corbiere for a 7 4 6 2 win. Palfrey’s opponent to be decided in the final.
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Brookline
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North Andrer
Pie Sadhe
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Miss Sachs
Yesterday's Explanations and Tales From the Rails
A piece recalls an eel’s U S route from Atlantic to Pacific via Mississippi Missouri Yellowstone Lake Two Ocean Pass and Yellowstone River to reach the Pacific. Frank H. Pickering, aged 73, has logged 1,187,900 miles piloting Salt Lake streetcars over 42 years in Utah Light and Traction.
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Pacific
U. S
United States
Missouri
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone Lake
Two Ocean Pass
Pacific Creek
Snake River
Columbia River
Pacific Ocean
Frank. H. Pickering
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Utah Light and Traction Company
Salt Lake City
Salt Lak
Turnesa Keeps Ahead in Rain Delayed North and South
Pinehurst N C March 28 Joe Turnesa Elmsford N Y pro held one stroke lead after a 73 in rain for a 54 hole total of 215 in the North and South Open. Johnny Golden Greenwich Conn 218 to pace a group at 218 with Aly Burke Wilfy Cox and Tiebby Cruickshank at 218. Bally Runyan defending champion 224 score.
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N.C
Joe Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
Turnesa
Johnny Golden
Noroton
Conn
Aly Burke
Greenwich
Wilfy Cox
Brooklyn
Tiebby Cruickshank
Turbace
Weary Cuici
Bridgeport
Kixth
Elrokex
Willie MacFarlane
Tuckahoe
N.Y
Warrs Cooper
Detroit
Pan Runyan
White Plains
Bunyan
Johnny Farrell
Denny Shute
Worlon Smith
Tamms Armour
Centenary Hands Aggies 14 8 in Opening Tilt
Centenary College Gentlemen hammer two Texas A and M pitchers in five innings and win 14 to 8 in the first of two games. Batteries Singleton and Womack for Centenary and Hawes Reichert Haney and Garvey for A and M. Llano vs Mason opens season in Texas high school ball with independent Llano Outlaws hosting Mason Mavericks.
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Fight Results From Associated Press Card Across Cities
The report lists multiple 10 round decisions and one stoppage from venues in New York Los Angeles Itay Chicago Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland and more with fighters such as Fidel Cabarbia Kid Francis Lenny Jimms Mc Namara Hec tor McDonald Tully Griffiths Paul Cavaliere Roger Bernard Parney Ross Pierre Charles Frankie Simms Jolly Allen Tony Mack Moe Yer Israce Dexter Speedy Darlo Chato Sagrento and Roy Stevens. The card closes with Hein Mueller defending a French opponent and Mane rice Griselle in 10 rounds.
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Associated Press
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Fidel Cabarbia
Los Angeles
Kid Francis
Itay
Tralph Lenny
Union City
N. J
Jimms McNamara
Tony Elerrera
el Paso
Texas
Hector McDonald
Vancouver
Th. C
Chicago
Tommy Tloughan
Vphiladelphia
Tully Griffiths
Sioux City
Iowa
Larry Johnson
Paul Cavalier
Boston
Roger Bernard
Detroit
Parney Ross
Philadelphia
Dexter
Wichita
Kandrew
Hollywood
Calif
Speedy Darlo
Chato Sagredo
Juarez
Meviig
Fort Worth
Goa
Waieed
Duke ‘Sramnel
Roy Stevens
Springfield
Trimborg
Germany
Hein Mueller
Manerice Griselle
Hunter to Be Landis of Japan Hunter to Be Landis of Japan
Ted Tiunter, formerly of major leagues, received a Japan post akin to Landis by Judge Landis. A syndicate in Japan subscribed 26,009,000 to start an eight team league, with Tiunter named advisory chairman for a three year term. He will lead an all star tour to the Orient.
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Japan
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Kim
Orient
Seng to head city major league
Gene Seng elected president Taft McCormick named vice president and Mr Gill secretary of the newly formed City Major Baseball league at its Friday meeting. Five teams join for April 11 12 with plans for a weekend schedule to maximize amateur play.
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Old City League
Taft McCormick
Mr . Gill
Dity Major Baseball League
Public Service Utilities
Union
John IK
Weber
Whiam & Anderson
San Antonio
Seng
Gill
Four district winners in state YMCA volleyball tourney
Four district winning teams Dallas Houston Waco and San Antonio start a round robin state YMCA volleyball meet at 2 pm Saturday on a local court. The winner advances to the regional meet in Wichita Kansas April 17 14. Drawings were held earlier this morning. The San Antonio team placed fourth nationally last year and is favored to capture the state title.
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Condell Battles Coleman In Exposition Ring Clash
A lively Exposition grounds wrestling card featured Condell and Coleman in a tight bout where Condell, lighter and more agile, pressured the heavier Coleman. The match lasted beyond the time limit amid heated exchanges and strong holds, earning fan cheers despite a close finish and a controversial call.
Big Six to Try Out B Team Idea in Conference Plan
Norman Oklahoma March 28 The Big Six conference faculty from member schools met to consider a B team concept for football. Participation would be optional with each school, and eligibility would match that for A teams.
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Six Six
Freahman
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Wild Eyed Fan SockS Rassler at Promoter’s Show
A wild eyed spectator at Promoter Ralph Hoamanonds's wrestling exhibition at Rospoglon grounds knocked down Gentle John Honls after Cyclone Fox's bout. The assailant escaped as John’s manager chased him, and the crowd reacted with amusement to the sudden attack.
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Loughran Gets His Shot at Sharkey
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia, former light heavyweight champion, defeated Tuffy Griffiths in ten rounds at the stadium, earning a bid to meet Zack Sharkey this summer. Griffiths is eliminated as a serious challenger, and promoters plan to match Loughran with Sharkey if terms are agreed.
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Tuffy Griffiths
Tommy Toughran
Philadelphia
Tolay
Zack Sharkey
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Loughran
Chicagoin
Pulse
Sharkey
Rangers Triumph In Big Inning To Take 11-6 Win
San Antonio Junior College Rangers erupted for 10 runs in the seventh inning to overcome St. Mary's Academy Buttons 11 to 6 on Rattler field. Buttons led 1 0 at the end of six but committed three errors in the seventh as Rangers capitalized with timely hits. Notable hits included doubles by Fivina and Conquerra for the Buttons, the only extra-base hits of the game.
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St. Mary’s Academy Buttons
Rattlerfield
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Conquerra
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Tincupa
O'Connor
Jackson and Lay
Amateur teams schedule on Schuh diamond and local fields
Amateur teams plan Sunday games across multiple venues including the Schuh Grocery field on Culebra road and Lions Field. Dibble Horta, Second Tank Fort Yam Houston, and Union teams, with listed players, report times and pitchers Savage Munoz set to pitch. Other games feature Bell Taxi, Finch cigar factory, Jess Field, and El Fenix catchers facing Finch Eagles on Polo Field No. 1.
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Castroville
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Second Tank Company
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We Leon
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Mendez
Callahan
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Morales
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Jess Field
Southton
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Finch Eagles
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G. Hernandex
Ernest S Barnard Dies at 66 Hearts Attack Ends Baseball Leader
Ernest S Barnard president of the American League dies at Mayo clinic Rochester Minn from a heart attack after health problems since December influenza attack. Barnard who lived in Cleveland earlier and led the league since 1927 will be buried in Cleveland with burial planned Tuesday. Frank J Navin likely to administer league duties with Harridge assistance until new president elected.
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Rochester
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American League
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Tobeinson
Tarnard
Columbus
Ohio
Hadbert Quinn
Boston
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Berlenbach Eyes Backlash Comeback Return
New York report notes Oom Vaul Berlenbach is attempting a comeback after a dramatic boxing career. The swarthy German dominated light heavyweight world fame with 23 knockouts and a long title run, aiming to fight Eddie Clark for $40 on Tuesday night while seeking money to fuel his return.
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Mike McTifue
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Eddie Clark
Dallas Cyclones Meet Thurston Team In A A U Finals
Dallas Cyclones face the Thurston team from Wichita in the fourth annual girls national A A U basketball final at Wichita. Dallas and Wichita clubs advanced by strong showings, Dallas defeating Crescent Comety 42 to 27 and Thurston routing Dalina Sunoco Oilers 83 to 33.
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Dalina Sunoco Oilers
Oilers
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Jer Owl
Leon Valley Boys Qualify for District Meet in San Marcos
Leon Valley's five athletes Ililuie Schwarz Clyte Gerfers Thobert Urandhle George Broendly and Jerry Bacon were the only rack men among 52 rural schools to qualify for the district meet April 11 in San Marcos for class tt schools Terrell Gates principal and coach announced the five who qualified would also compete in senior events at Lodgewood school Saturday for county laurel This marks the second time Leon Valley has sent representatives to the district meet A silver loving cup won by the first team to go rests at the school now.
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Ililuie Schwarz
Clyte Gerfers
Thobert Urandhle
George’ Broendly
Jerry Bacon
San Marcos
Clase Tt
Laurel
Teon Valley Hn Nent
Sehenl
Ranchitos Polo Winners Reach Tonalon Invitation Final
In Houston on March 28 the Fl Ranchito team of Fort Worth defeated the Houston Yellowjackets 3 to 0 to win the Tonalon Riding and Polo invitation tournament final, continuing their success after claiming the low-goal title in San Antonio.
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Fort Worth
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San Antonio
Houston Yellowjackets
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