Ode to the spring pitcher and old baseball friends
A rambling column blends a sports ode to a spring pitcher with reminiscences of San Antonio baseball figures. It names Sammy, Hale, Hale’s 75 000 price tag, and past teams the Branches and Corsicana. The piece weaves local bankers deer counts and school coaches Kellam Pierce into a collage of early 20th century Texas baseball lore.
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Sammy Tain
Sanwel
San Antonio
Droewer’s
Ball Salanes
Sammy
Graywon Perry
Hugh Choo
Hale
San
Connie Mack
Porliand
Pacific Coast League
Left Handed Curve Hurler Robby Mitchel Dies in Cincinnati
Cincinnati officials report Robby Mitchel, 77, a famed left handed pitcher, died after a life in local baseball circles. Mitchel was noted as a pioneering curve hurler and longtime figure in the city’s sporting community, with memories dating back to the 1950s era of regional play.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Robby Mitchel
Aseball
Halli
Nate Yenterdey
Cinelin
Ostcinia
Aod
Reds in Surprising Season Start Remains Hopeful
A season with the Reds shows early promise as Cincinnati splits with top opponents. Led by Jim Bottomley on offense and Red Lucas on the mound, they win five and lose seven while defeating the Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves during the road swing. Durocher and Lombardi homer in a 2-1 win over Boston as Bottomley recovers.
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Agh
Fullerton JR
Cincinnati Reds
Finteh
Reds
Lile
Scouy
Jim Bottomley
Red Lucas
Chicago Cubs
SL Tenis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Buccaneers
Bottomley
Boston Braves
Ed Brandt
Leo Durocher
Frale Lombardi
Cincinnati
Bob Smith
Larry Benton
Tribe
Presidents Council backs city stadium plan in San Antonio
The Presidents Council of about 40 San Antonio organizations meeting at the Y endorsed the municipal stadium project backed by the San Antonio Sports Association. They promised to seek club support and promote the sports program, with Martin Wright and Harold Winters outlining the proposal to club heads.
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Counrt
San Antonio Elvia
G.A
San Antonio Sports Association
Martin Wright
Sports Association
Harold Winters
Alamo Boat Club Plans Wednesday Meeting at Elm Street
Officials of the Alamo Boat Club announce a Wednesday meeting at 622 Elm Street to discuss plans for the club regatta. All members urged to attend.
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Alamo Boat Club
Alamo Boat Tlan
Elmstreet
Swimmers to Meet Texas U at Austin on Wednesday
Jefferson High School swimmers and divers travel to Austin for a return meet with the University of Texas. The squad departs this week for the Texas U competition, aiming to build on recent results.
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Jeff
Texas U
Jeferson
tne Uni_verity
Texas
Clerical Note on Beiece Of Not Cartonps Replies
A reader is advised to address inquiries about the Befiece Of Not cartonps to the paper via stamped addressed envelope and to expect a reply to any questions. The item appears as a request or notice from a concerned party and includes instructions for correspondence.
Finkauf Out, Edison Victory Shapes Ward Football
Elmo Ethkaul a Covenne Ward stalwart of Class B football in Edleon Hithéchon last fall will miss this autumn after a Ward announcement. Records show Ethkaul ineligible leaving two veterans, captain Center Baron and tackle Walston, as Ward scouts new spring drills led by Bob Ward.
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Elmo Ethkaul
Iron Men
Covenne Ward
Edleon Hithéchon J
Ward
Eintaul
Baron
Walston
Bob Ward
Ben
American riders meet Mexico president at national palace
Ambassador Daniels arranged an audience for American Davis cup players Wilmer Allison George Lott Clif Sayler and John Van Hyn with President Rodriguez. The president expressed pleasure in hosting the visitors amid coverage of Toronto bicycle race results and tied teams in the six day event.
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Mpxigo City
Daniels
Davis
National Palace
Rodriguez
Wilmer Allison
George Lott
Clif Sayler
John van Hyn
Turele Dike
Toronto
William
Toreby) Peden
Jules Audy
Rush-Tromas
Sactta-Otlevaire
Hornsby Says Playing and Managing Don’t Mix
New York May 1 The Rajah Ty Cobb era star Rogers Hornsby discusses the difficulty of combining playing and managing a baseball club. He recalls his failed attempts and asserts he would need to be better equipped if he ever manages again. He notes the NL race is tight and praises the Prince as the best club, while cautioning about the realities of managing and balancing duties.
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Claude Kellam
Breckinridge High
Johnny Pierce
Corsicans High
Mr. Kellam
Corsicane
Brackenridge
Pierce
Corsicana
Kellam
Fierce Ike
Uod
Jack
Ani
Manor Puckel
N. 7
Texas A. Anit
Bleros
Rvuds
Uni
Ter
Nachos
New York
Hornsby
Van
Une Rajan
Teinyiles
Jon Mohn
Yan
Grinson
Lecarchies
Kery
Nigit
Jeateses
Illesses
Prrnice
Hn Refa
Remwuber
Lam Yaar
Women’s golf event moved up to Thursday at Willow Springs
The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association relocates the Torell tournament to Thursday at Willow Springs due to a Friday Dun Jean Field event. Start time shifts from 1 o’clock to 11 o’clock.
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Dunjean Field
San Antonio
Owner Stops Fans From Paying Fines In Washington
Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith protested a plan to use 20 cent fan contributions to cover fines assessed against Buddy Myer and Bert Whitehill for last week’s mix up with Babe Chapman and the New York Yankees. Griffith argued the matter falls under American League discipline and cautioned it could undermine the league president’s disciplinary powers.
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Washington, D.C
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Post
Buddy Myer
Bert Whitehill
Bef Chapman
New York
Rand
Tague
Delaney Galindo Top Card At Brackenridge Park Show
Delaney and Q K Galindo lead the four round main event of an amateur boxing and wrestling show at Brackenridge Park organized by Dick Armstrong with new ropes and gear. The Wednesday card features Bercy Burin versus Panda Marines, Joey Bateman against Kid Sullivan, Tony Grown versus Wer jej Pryor, Harry Dancy versus Louis Thode, Jeasse Quinterova and Kid Shorty in bouts.
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Fininl Winkups
Joey Bateman
Kid Sullivan
Tony Grown
Werjey Pryor
Harry Dancy
Louis Thode
Jeasse Quinterova
Kid Shorty
Track Meet Postponed Between Missouri And Iowa State
The track and field dual between the University of Missouri and Iowa State College was postponed from Saturday to Monday as announced by G. Ty Brewer, director, citing travel or scheduling adjustments. In Adelphia, an injury update reports a Philadelphia Nationals rider sidelined for about ten days with an unspecified setback.
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Commimbia
University of Missouri
Towa State College
G. Ty Brewer
Ambiotica
Adelpina
Philadelphia Nationals
Steals Home to Win Game by Randolph Field Squad
Pekkala the fast basestealer for Fifty-third Squadron at Randolph Field stole five bases in a 6 to 4 ten inning victory over the Squadion. He tied the score in the eighth and scored after a triple and singles set up the decisive run. The game marked the dedication of Randolphs new baseball field and drew a large turnout.
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Pekkala
Randolph Field
Nis Tram
Randolph
Basryal
Pekkaln
Jong Fly
Thaner
Kazben
Schlathes
Schraub
Tember le
Chantagh
Morgane
Husnerset
Bumtairs
Fragmented OCR sports roundup with mixed names and times
A garbled collection of race results and event fragments from New York and Portland venues. Names such as Karl Kayanin, Jack Saninny Laan, and Teor ana tee minutes appear amid corrupted times like 2:20 and 2th. The text lists places, participants, and scattered scores with unclear structure.
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Cee GE
TAP Nesnelaiil
Sew Forkum
Tanta
Varen Krank Guiauhy
Detinll
Jon Raevias
Tivliena
Umrow Ba
Bink
Suwack
Portland
Vecuna
Mothen Ata Tred Moultake
Muesvac Ncratynt Talim
Hirinitun
Uro Faliata
New York
Viordavenn
Karl Kayanin
Porland
Lue
Mainoeg
Neccane
Elneirie
Alhia
Dim Tandon
AL Tih
Kal Barpelfs
Wilkaw Arra
Wynne Welt
Finthrev
Antenne
Jack Saninny
Hawlan
Mal
Derby Field of 19 Predicted for Kentucky Derby
Nineteen thoroughbreds are listed as a probable field for the $60,000 Added Kentucky Derby Saturday. Ladysman Pomponious and Fompolean are among likely starters with Hear Flay leading Mrs. William Crump's stable after a mile race. Head Play, Charley O, and Al Top are noted contenders. Silent Ghol Fair Rochester may skip if the track is fast.
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Pomponious
Fompolean
Booth
Tyatah
Charley O
al Top
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Jeft
Bla Sap
Isaiah
Catawba Stable
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Good Advice
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Trace Oll
Inlapder
Dark Winter
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Fair Rochester
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Ladysinai
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Wuanimos
Revere
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Minetern
Ladyaman
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Cao
Kuetinger
Fiodshak
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Bodh
Richarda
Bari Garada
Griffith
Aber
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Cradley
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Kerry Patch
Kerry Patch 1B=1 ‘Trace Call dae Rosenberg
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Audrey Facm
Hanford
M. Gamer
Irene Ry Tomes Cassepeces
Mughea
Ino Boy
C. E. Allenee
Bhandon Farm
Parrian
Oega
Fincher
Calawin Tairy
Eagle Pass Bears Edge Independents In Doubleheader
In a Sunday twin bill at Eagle Pass, the Bears shut out the Kelly Independents 1 to 0 in the opener before a 6 to 3 finish in the nightcap. Charlie Strock of the Independents turned in 18 putouts in the field, a notable record, while Eagle Pass pitchers and batters combined for six hits in the first game and nine in the second. Kept errors low on both sides as the teams traded blows across the two games.
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Eagle Pass Bears
Kelly
Kelly Field
Iet Bolt
Fogie Pass
Eagle Pass Hages
Border Players
Foar
Charlie Strock
Independents
Ine
Kagie Pasgal
Jockeys Deliver Daily Doubles in Chicago Tracks
Chicago crowds saw multiple daily doubles at Sportsman’s Park and Aurora Exposition Park. Jockey Jimmy McLaren won at Sportsman’s with a $27.94 double across the second and third races. Eddie Arcaro completed a double worth $199.44 for a $2 ticket. Lonnie Jendricks piloted winners at Aurora Exposition Park to a double worth $86.54.
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Chicago
Jock~ Eya
Sportsman's Park
Jimmy McLaren
Eddie Arcaro
Aurora Exposition Park
Lonnie Jendricks
USC Half-Miler Robert Norene Loses Leg in Crash
USC half miler Robert Norene had his right leg amputated after a motor car crash on the Roosevelt highway. The accident occurred last night near Gas Ab Gas Tigres canyon. Norene remains under care as doctors plan further treatment. San Angelo netters advance to state doubles in Austin as Herschel Bofls and Albert Wolff of San Angelo High defeat Coleman pair Kerneth Carroll and Wilbourne Campbell 6-1 6-3 2-10 6-4.
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U.S. C
Santa Monica
Calif
Robert Norene
University of Southern California
Tigres Canyon
Roosevelt Highway
San Angelo
Netters
Austin
Herschel Bofls
Albert Wolff
Fishing Best in Years at Medina Lake
Fishermen report the best Medina Lake fishing in years as the arawon opened Monday. Game Warden Béwin Uscher confirms a surge in larger fish, especially bass in the upper lake, with muscletops noted among the catches.
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Medina
Medina Lake
Béwin Uscher
Williford’s 72 Leads Golf Qualifiers
Hack Williford shot 72 to lead qualifiers in the municipal golf championship at Brackenridge Park on Tuesday. He sits one stroke ahead of Nalbert, Grumbles and Gerhard Schriever with other scores listed as Al Bt. John 90 and Lieut. L. D. Weddington 02 among several entries. Medal scores may be submitted through next Sunday.
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Hack Williford
Brackenridge Park
Nalbert, Grumbles
Gerhard Schriever
al Bt. John
Lieut
L. D. Weddington
Lieuk H. E. Rice
Ralph W. Hammonds
C.D. Henry
Netters to T U San Antonio Exhibition May 12
Tennis professional Kaufman to organize a San Antonio squad to face the University of Texas at Austin on Saturday May 12. Team will feature Jesse Freifer, Frost Garvel, and Kaufman. Exhibition matches at Saddle Club with Martin Buxby and Bertram Weltens observing. results included mixed doubles sets and singles play.
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Baddle Club
San Antonio
Texas Tecmnal Austin
Kaufman
Tewim
Jesse Ffeiffer
Frost Garvel
Martin Buxby
Bertram Weltens
Texas University Khars
Carvel
Saddle Club Sundog
Huxby
Weal Weltens
Weltens
Buxby
Wellens
Edinburg Netters Claim College Championship in Fort Worth
Edinburg hunter college swept singles and doubles titles at the Texas Junior College Athletic meet in Fort Worth yesterday. Dixon White of Edinburg won the golf tournament with 154 for 38 holes, finishing five strokes ahead of Ranger Junior college’s Jimmy Phillips. The Edinburg doubles duo of White and Wile won the two man team event with 244, while Ranger placed second overall.
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Netters College
Fort Worth
Hunter College
Texas Junior College
Dixon White
John Tarleton College
Hudson
Brown
North Texas Agricultural College
Wile
White
Jimmy Phillips
Ranger Junior College
Plowboys
Cage
Phillips
Faireloth
Ranger
Celebrate Start of Horse Shows Golden Jubilee at Madison Square Garden
New York May 6 The fiftieth anniversary of horse shows in the United States will be celebrated at Madison Square Garden during the week of November 4 with a golden jubilee program. The National Horse Show Association was founded in 1896 and has staged a New York show every year except 1890.
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New York
IINSI
Madison Square Garden
Chico Marx to Pilot Boxing Bout in Los Angeles May 29
Chico Marx, one of the Marx brothers, announced he has bought a heavyweight pugilist named Sammy Cohn of Cleveland to appear in a preliminary bout against McLaren Corbett at a Los Angeles event on May 29.
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Staj
Chico" Marx
Four
Marx Brothers
Das
Gladiator
Sammy "Cohn
Cleveland
McLarnin-Corbett Ene
Los Angeles
Giants Card Plotting Trades Heat Up in May Wind
New York Giants consider trading pitcher Sylvester Johnson to St Louis Cardinals for Mel Ott or other infielders. Branch Rickey, Cardinals majordomo, arrives as negotiations kick into gear. Rumors say Dagzy Vance was discussed for cash but Giants balked at the last moment.
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New York
Bran
Rickey
St. Lou
Dagzy Vance
Glante
Bio
Amateur baseball teams seek Sunday games in Medina and San Antonio
The irregular notes list multiple San Antonio teams seeking Sunday games including Tae Hot Wells totor Lodge, The Poteet Serries, and Rock Quarry field matches at 6 o'clock Thursday. It mentions Durling Oilem, Public Service Alltins, and the Richters Bakers in the Major league, and reports disciplinary action with suspensions for Gus Haycock and others.
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Fideret Hakery
San Antonio Sinter College
Rock Quarry
San Antonio
Richters Bakers
Public Service All- Tins
Centeh
Sarr Antonio Alr Depot
Tne Hennessey Continentals
Union 69
Texas Chiro Hawks
Gus Haycock
Pierce Oller
Minnis
Hennessey Continental
Dallas Plans First Night Baseball Game Friday
Dallas will turn on lights Friday May 5 for the first night baseball game of the season. Ballas reports the event will feature the new lighting and a dusk start, drawing local fans and officials to the stadium.
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Dallas
Blay
Mackerel Kiting Ward Report From Port Arinas
The fragmented report notes mackerel are biting and tar son Nilving is flying at Port Arinaas. According to a periodical report in Tl Buls of Tarpon thn in AY.
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Tarson
Port Arinaas
Tarpon
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