Alamo Peck Indians Rout Ennis Southern Pacific Inning
The Alamo Peck Indians defeated Ennis Southern Pacific 8 to 1 in a marching game. Key moments included Red Trimble and John Philips driving in seven runs, strong fielding by Huntress King and Philips, and Carson's ninth inning catch highlighting a decisive victory for the Indians. The series against Aztecs is planned with games split between Van Daele Stadium and Schwab Field, exact division pending.
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Threat cancels Sunday game between Pirates and Portsmouth club
May 11 Portsmouth Virginia. An exhibition between the Pittsburgh Nationals and the Portsmouth club of the Virginia League was cancelled after county officials threatened to jail all players who took part. The test of sentiment on Sunday baseball faced legal and labor questions, with previous prohibitions cited against labor on the Sabbath.
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Fredericksburg Giants Repel Division Baseball Invasion
Fredericksburg, May 1. The Fredericksburg Giants repulsed the Second Division baseball team on local sandlots with heavy casualties, winning 10 to 7. Jordan had three singles, Henke two singles and a homer, Lochte a homer and a single, Henke doubled once, Chadwick tripled. Batterie Roper Goodwin Murphy and U Henke pitched for the Giants.
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San Benito Wins With Three Home Runs
In Brownsville on May 11, San Benito defeated Brownsville Bere 3 to 0 in a Rio Grande Valley League game. Brady, Kostic, and Carmichael hit home runs, with Kostic striking out ten. It marked the first time Brownsville and San Benito, both leaders, have met this season.
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Perez hurls high school second shutout in win over Cotulla
Danny Perez pitched his second shutout of the season as the Aztecs defeated Cotulla 4 to 0. Teammate support and timely hitting carried the morning game while the af ternoon contest was rained out. Mike Jordan worked eight assists at third base and the box score details the scoring by Rovtriguez, Gorrell, Simmons, and Veltman with notable hits from Pacheco and Gorrell.
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Hartnett's eight homers continue high in majors
Chicago May 11 Home-run hitting in both major leagues dipped due to postponements from cold weather and rain. Hartnett of the Chicago Nationals still tops the circuit with eight homers, leading National League. Wright 5, Dornsby 5, Fournier 4, Kelly 4. In the American League Myatt 5, Simmons 7, Cobb 5.
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Pancho's Nemesis Would Fight Here
Pancho eyes a rematch with Barney Snyder of Boston after his loss last summer if manager Jack Shelton approves. Snyder's camp led by Eddie McLaughlin plans a tour and would travel to San Antonio for a suitable purse. Snyder has beaten or disputed NYC bagmen and seeks a match with Genaro Attell or Pancho Villa as potential opponents.
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Coolidge Kiniman Dies in Northwest Minneapolis
Marshall H. Coolidge, 64, kinsman of President Coolidge, a Minneapolis manufacturer and lumberman for 20 years, died after a long illness. A descendant of John Coolidge who came to America in 1630, three ancestors fought at Bunker Hill. His wife is a past regent of the state Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Alamo Heights Bans Car Petting Parties
City Marshal Paul G. Villaret declares war on couples seeking solitude on quiet lanes and dark streets. One handed driving is also forbidden, with enforcement to begin.
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Million Feet of Timber Destroyed in Wisconsin Fire
In Wisconsin on May 1 more than 1,000,000 feet of storing timber was destroyed. Rangers and volunteers fought a forest blaze that swept over about 2000 acres, and weather helped blunt the spread as dered control efforts continued.
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Baseball Briefs Highlight Johnson vs White Sox in Chicago Opener
Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators prepares to face the Chicago White Sox on their western trip aiming to even the series. Dutch Ruether returns to pitch against his former team, with Eddie Collins and Ray Schalk among the 1919 veterans shown yesterday. Roddie Collins makes a heads up baserunning play, Judge attempting a double play. Buck Harris prepares a lefty in the bullpen as Ted Lyons is brought in for the champions. Meusel Ragchel Pipp and Moskil are league home run leaders, while Lugue loses his temper after nearly being hit, and banished from the game. Hornsby and Fournier lead batting lists with Howell and Fonsera among top sluggers.
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Pola Negri Returns to Hollywood After Europe Vacation
Hollywood May 11 Pola Negri has returned from two overseas trips and said little about tensions with New York customs over alleged contents of her trunks and jewels. She spoke on the Justine Galse case prompting police protection claims and noted blackmailers had approached her in recent months.
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Five Prisoners Escape Jail in Shreveport
Five inmates escaped from Caddo parish jail by breaking bars and lowering themselves from a second story window using a rope made from bed clothing. Eleven prisoners remained jailed as alarms and pursuits followed the breakout.
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Woman Leaves Fortune to Radio Entertainer
In Chicago on May 12 a recluse near Peoria bequeathed radio pianist Paul Ash a fortune totaling about 16,500 dollars in personal property and additional real estate near Olathe Kansas worth around 30 dollars. The gift arose after a night in a radio studio when Ash’s orchestra played to Mrs. Saling Lipton who remarked it gave her “pleasant, quivery sensations.”
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YMCA Swimmers to Enter City Meet After Saturday Trials
YMCA swimming team members to be chosen from the aquatic meet at XM pool Saturday night for the city aquatic meet at San Pedro Park Saturday afternoon. Results list distance thrillers, dash times, breaststroke, pack stroke, and diving winners with times and places.
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Brackenridge Main Academic League Game Set For Monday
Brackenridge and Main High School prepare for a postponed Academic League game at 4 PM Monday at Block Stadium. Brackenridge has the edge in hitting and fielding and would clinch the league with a win, while Main would force a tie with victory.
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Puzzling Question On Seamen Hospital Fees
The Associated Press reports on May 11 that Surgeon General Cumming faces the issue of collecting hospital fees from a non American seaman treated at Vinegar Haven hospital after a coast guard rescue. The U S government provides free service to American seamen but charges foreigners, leaving the ship's owner unsure how to collect.
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Man Dies Riddled With Shots After Slaying Sheriff
Purcell Oklahoma May 13 Tes ter Rains of Bay Arkansas fatally wounded McClain County Sheriff John Ratliffe in a street battle. Ratliffe died after being rushed to an Oklahoma City hospital. Rains feared epileptic and terrorized locals with a knife and club after jail release. Ed Daugherty deputy sheriff stabbed by Rains is said to be out of danger. Rains was killed by a private citizen with bullets.
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Morocco Snipers Harass Frenchmen in Open Front
Reports from The Theuan indicate intensified clashes between French forces and tribesmen in the French zone. Troops endure harsh conditions as front-line crossings expose them to dangerous sniping in an open frontline zone. Charley Mock and Loren Murchison arrive in Manila for Far Eastern Games exhibitions. Southern Association schedule notes rain with three games planned including New Orleans-Chattanooga and Mobile-Nashville.
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Powder blast kills three Mexican laborers at storehouse
May 11 three Mexican laborers were killed when an explosive storehouse with 2300 pounds of powder blew up in Puello. The men were working near the storehouse at the time of the blast. No cause for the explosion has been assigned.
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Army Hikers Begin Return to Camp at Fredericksburg
The Second Division on campert Sunday at Fredericksburg began its homeward march Monday morning. The 12 mile tramp was made by more than 5200 soldiers, who are scheduled to get back to San Antonio Saturday. Mickey Walker, welterweight champion, and then he will fight ten rounds to a decision here May 16. Lefty Cooper of Minneapolis held public workouts in the same gymnasium Sunday. Walter bax trained down to about 150 pounds and expects to weigh 145 when he enters the ring. The match will not involve the title due to a weigh limit clause. The welterweight limit is 147.
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Rainouts and rescheduled games in city league action
Sunday rain halted Sandlot Sittings Union at Pauls Grove. Casinos Stars and Gonzales Juniors split a tie as both clubs logged 20 hits to 9 with five errors each. Next Sunday doubleheaders planned for Texas Steam Laundry and Nel Stones, Sacred Heart versus Public Service Company, and Pittsburg Heater Gulpfiler moved to June 28. Pauls Grove seeks opponent for 3:30 contest after 1:30 games involving Kahn Gilers and Wortith Aero Squadron.
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Bishop Urges Action Over Complaints in Chicago Address
The Right Rev. William P. McDowell of Washington, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, told the Sunday Evening Club in Chicago that the world needs more doers and fewer complain ers. He urged opposing conditions with effort and example, saying one man can change society by setting a good example and pursuing solutions rather than grumbling.
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American Legion Essay Contest Winner Named
May 11 Indianapolis reports Robert Krumholtz of Springfield Ohio won the American Legion annual essay contest for American school children. The topic was Why Communism is a Menace to Americanism. Other winners include John S. Miller Jr of Portsmouth and Grace Nichols of Healdsburg California. Prizes were scholarships of 750 500 and 250 dollars respectively.
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Lady Hogg Wives of Sir Douglas Hogg Dies in London
London May 11 Lady Hogg wife of Sir Douglas Mogg attorney general in Baldwin cabinet died at her London residence after an illness of two years She had recovered fully and recently attended her formal duties despite the long illness
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Prince of Wales rides long hours in South Africa visit
Colesberg May 11 The Prince of Wales spent hours in the saddle riding across the open veldt visiting Sir Abe Bailey's stock farms. Returning in the afternoon he declined a motor car and pursued a spirited horse that bolted with an aide during the chase.
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Verna Watson wed Selmar Chanf in Beverly Hills ceremony
May 11 wedding at Beverly Hills home with maid of honor Mary Pickfore. Bride Verna Watson from Toronto, a motion picture actress. groom Selmar Chanf of New York City.
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Steers Shove Past SMU in Standings Clash
Texas University won twice against Arkansas in Fayetteville, 14-3 and 9-4, placing the Longhorns second in the Southwestern Conference, a half game behind leaders Texas Christian University. Henry Pfannkuehe, a San Antonian, sparked the offense with a home run, a triple, and a double after Pratt was knocked out by a pitched ball.
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Vauclain Dry Pledge Nearing Expiration
Atlantic City reports Samuel Vauclain president of Baldwin Locomotive Works nears end of a one year drinking pledge with $10 000 personal forfeiture if violated and $1 000 by two others. He plans to celebrate his seventieth birthday May 18 in New York hoping to find a drink.
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Ten Teams Up Pitchers in Major League Openers
New York Yankees crushed St Louis Browns 13 to 1 as Herb Pennock pitched a complete game. Detroit beat Boston 13 to 10 with Rigney’s triple and three singles. Chicago White Sox edged Washington 10 to 8 after Mostil homer. Tack Bentley earned his fourth straight win as Giants beat St Louis 3 to 1. Reds, Dodgers went 12 innings with Brooklyn prevailing 9 to 8 after a late surge. Ten teams and five leagues share the early season fire as pitching and hitting collide.
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Thirteen Drivers In Charlotte Race
Thirteen drivers lined up for the 250 mile Charlotte speedway race with a $25,000 prize. Tommy Milton and Earl Cooper led the entries as favorites, while Berry Hill Dec Shattue Pete de Panto Fred Comer Harry Hartz Leon Durax Reggie Johnson Bob McDonough Terry Wonderlich Red Shafer and Frank Eliott also entered.
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Crystal City Faces Big Game Hunter's Panther Rug
Crystal City resident William Clark plans to fashion a rug from a seven foot panther weighing 116 pounds killed in Zavala county. It is the second panther killed there this month, the other near Batesville by Juren Shearer. A large black bear sighting near La Pryor suggests wildlife crossing from Mexico.
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