Close 1 0 finish as Waco tops San Antonio in eleventh
Waco edged the San Antonio Bronchos 1 to 0 in eleven innings in a hair raising finish. A squeeze play in the eleventh produced the winning run after Beck safely bunted Dugey home, Goodwin allowed four hits in ten innings for San Antonio, Lohman held the Bronchos in check until the final frame, and the crowd roared as Waco secured the victory in home city conditions.
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Waco
Tex
San Antonio Bronchos
Dagey
Price
Tanner
Sasely
Dugey
Beck
Goodwin
Navigators
Lehman
Schwind
Wohleben
Kibler
Hornsby
Dallas
Waco-— AR
R.H.O. A. FE
San Antonio
SIM
Seitz
Ooeseseser
Gray
Kinekad
Stinson
Astonio
Frantz
Wohlleben
Lohman
Ecrrors
Ebbetts Seeks Custody Of Grandchildren Over Sunday Games
In St Louis on May 15 1910 Lewis B Ebbetts filed suit to gain custody of his granddaughters Lelena and Barbara Breck age 12 and 14 The children are the daughters of Mrs Lloyd Rickart secretary of the St Louis Americans The Probate Court had removed the grandfather as guardian last winter citing concerns over Sunday baseball as unsuitable amusement.
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Ebbetts
ST. Louis
Lewis B. Ebbetts
Lelena
Barbara Breck
Lloyd Rickart
Rickart
Yale Wins in Eleventh at Dartmouth
Yale edged Dartmouth 5 to 4 in 11 innings in New Haven. Yale stretched its win streak to fourteen games as the winning run came on a walk, a sacrifice, and a single in the eleventh.
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
Dartmouth
Georgetown Defeated 7 1 by Smithville in Tex Game
In Smithville Texas on May 15 Georgetown was defeated 7 to 1 by Smithville. Batteries: Brown and Vesmoro sky Severson and Ellison. Umpire Mathews.
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Smithville
Georgetown
Tex
Dallas Giants Defeat Galveston Pirates 6-0 in Fifth Straight Win
Dallas, Texas May 15 The Giants outplayed the Pirates in every department to win 6-0. Hornsby limited Galveston to five singles over nine innings as Dallas grabbed its fifth straight victory over Galveston. Dallas had 38 at bats and grounded out, while Galveston managed four hits and four errors.
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Dallas
Tex
Pirates
Dallas Giants
Galveston
Hornsby
R.H
R.H.O0. A. E Danes, Tf
Geestcoevens
Bootle
Witeon
Opin
Cscsvesessee
Prierton
Usihcsassachies
Warvini
Ian Dallas
Boone
Wilson
Hopkins
Duncan
Harbin
Williams
Hill
Ay Seemens
Meee
Evans Is Scratch Man In Chicago Golf Ratings
Ratings of about 950 golfers by the Western Golf Association handicap committee were released. Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater Golf Club is scratch for the western amateur title, with Paul Hunter of Midlothian and Warren K Wood of Homewood each given one stroke. Other notable players include H Chandler Egan and Robert A Gardner in the two-stroke group, Eben M Byers and William Co Fownes Jr in the three-stroke group, and George S Lyon and Harry G Legg also receiving three strokes.
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Chicago
Western Golf Association
Charles Evans Jr
Edgewater Golf Club
Paul Hunter
Midlothian Country Club
Warren K. Wood
Homewood Country Club
H. Chandler Egan
Medford
Ore
Robert A. Gardner
Hinsdale
Ill
E.S. Armstrong
Norman Macbeth
Los Angeles
Eben M. Byers
Wm. Co. Fownes Jr
Pittsburg
George S. Lyon
Harry G. Legg
Handball Class C finals set after Roemer defeat
Roemer falls to Bergstrom 11 2 11 2 11 4 as Class C action continues at the Y M C A. Semi finals scheduled for today with Stewart unable to meet Felthouse due to a wrestling injury.
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Roemer
Bergstrom
Stewart
Felthouse
Dare Devil Pittsa Killed in Motorcycle Race Collision
In Chicago on May 15 Leon Pittsa, rider for the St. Louis club, died after losing control of his motorcycle during the opening session of the American League of Motorcycle Racing Clubs. He had won the second heat and was to race the third when struck by Harry Fisher of Chicago.
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Dare Devil Pittsa
Chicago
Leon Pittsa
St. Louis
American League of Motocycle Racing Clubs
Pittsa
Harry Fisher
Baltimore
James Benschotten
Pimlico
Benschotten
Sir Cleges
Marathon relay opens Grant Park contests to Chicago
A Washington to Chicago relay will start the international athletic meet at Grant Park from June 28 to July 6. About 700 schoolboys will carry a message from President Wilson to Mayor Harrison, with a White House handoff days before the opening.
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Chicago
Washington
Grant Park
Wilson
Harrison
White House
Yesterday's Texas League Scores Report
In 11 innings San Antonio defeated Waco 6 to 1. Dallas blanked Galveston 6 to 0. Fort Worth did not score while Houston lost 3 to 0. Beaumont edged Austin 2 to 1. Today's games feature San Antonio in Waco Houston in Fort Worth Beaumont in Austin and Galveston in Dallas.
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Waco
San Antonio
Dallas
Galveston
Fort Worth
Houston
Beaumont
Austin
Cenches
Plyd
Houston - Eee
Aublin
Seedewsreves
Rene
Baseball scores and day matchups across the league
Detroit beat Boston 4 to 1 while Washington defeated St Louis 10 to 5 and Cleveland edged New York 2 to 2 in darkness. Philadelphia and Chicago faced wet grounds with New York in Chicago. Boston visited St Louis and Washington played Detroit. Philadelphia played Cleveland.
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Detroit
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Piva
P. C
Ene
Cleveland Peeter
Ewe
St Louis
Cbecessers
Cossscveses
National League scores and pairings listed
The standings show Pittsburg 7 Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 2 Boston 7 St Louis 0 New York 14 Chicago 11 Cincinnati in Boston St Louis in Brooklyn Pittsburg in New York Chicago in Philadelphia
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Psych
Ita
Tener
Tote Nee
St Louis
Eceecesses
Wees
College Baseball Scores Across East Coast Venues
In Arbor Michigan Cornell defeated Michigan 6 at Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard 3 over Syracuse 0 at West Point Army 6 Lehigh 7 Princeton New Jersey Princeton 8 Williams 3 Easton Pennsylvania Penn 6 Lafayette 2 New York Wesleyan 2 Columbia C New Haven Connecticut Yale 5 Dartmouth 4 in 11 innings.
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Een Arbor
Mich
Cornell
Michigan
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Syracuse
West Point
Army
Lehigh
Princeton
N. J
Williams
Easton
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette
New York
Wesleyan
Columbia
New Haven
Yale
Dartmouth
Kansas City Beats Toledo 9 to 0 as Rain Postpones Other Games
In Kansas City the home team defeated Toledo 9 to 0 while remaining games were postponed due to rain. The result stands amid scheduling disruptions and weather impacts on the schedule.
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Kansas City
Toledo
Southern League Results From Mobile to New Orleans
Scores from Mobile Nashville 3 9 3, Montgomery 8 1 Birmingham, Chattanooga 3 4 New Orleans 0 1 in two games, Memphis 8 Atlanta 7.
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Mobile
Nashville
Montgomery
Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Memphis
Atlanta
International League Results Reported
In Buffalo the Orioles beat the Bisons 4 to 2. Providence defeated Rochester 4 to 3. In Toronto Jersey City and Toronto tied 6 to 6. Montreal defeated Newark 4 to 3.
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Buffalo
Baltimore
Aie Ac
Providence
Rochester
Toronto
Jersey City
Montreal
Newark
Cindy Beats Dodgers Brooklyn In Tilt At Home
Cincinnati took control after a misthrow sparked Brooklyn’s collapse as the Reds surged to a 6 to 2 victory in New York. Benton fanned two batters with the bases loaded late while Brooklyn yielded a string of errors and quiet bats.
Braves Lick Cardinals In Boston Shutout
Boston defeated St Louis 7 to 0 as Tyler allowed four singles and Whaling contributed two doubles. Boston scored three runs in the fifth, three in the sixth and one in the seventh after Devlin walked and stole second. Batteries Tyler Whaling Harmon Willis Wingo McLean Hildebrand.
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Boston
Mass
St. Louis
Tyler
Whaling
O'Leary
Connelly
Devlin
R. H. E. Boston
Harmon
Willis
Wingo
McLean
Hildebrand
McLoughlin Invincible Ahead of International Matches
National Champion Maurice E. McLoughlin prepares to depart San Francisco for New York to compete in international tennis events. Local fans hail his 1913 form as the game of his life after easy practice wins, including a four set victory over former champion W. M. Wheaton.
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McLoughlin
San Francisco
Maurice EF. McLoughlin
New York
W. M
Wheaton
Beaumont Oilers Rip Senators in Ninth Inning Rally
Red Downey pitched for Beaumont against Austin as the Oilers erased a late deficit with a decisive ninth inning. McCuller allowed just two hits through eight, Roche misplayed a liner for two runs, and Reynolds ripped a two run drive to right to seal a 2 to 1 victory in a rain-tinged mid May game in Austin.
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Austin
Tex
Red Downey
Beaumont
Oilers
Senators
Netzel
Leidy
McCuller
Roche
Betts
Cocke
Reynolds
Dobard
Wallace
Eewe Casey
Williams
Oseseeegees
Tira Ciocstcontees
Bee Hille
Skedeeesss & Wrts
Thompson
Scooose
Haigh
Takady
F McCuller
Aubin
Cooke
Melver
Downey
Casey
Haeely
Matthews
Governor Ammons vetoes boxing bill in Colorado
In Denver on May 15 Governor Ammons vetoes the boxing bill but allows the racing bill to become law without his signature, preferring neither to sign nor veto. He fears the boxing bill could legalize prize fighting while noting existing laws already cover legitimate contests.
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Denver
Col
Ammons
Colorado
Willett Dominates Sox As Detroit Wins 4-1
Detroit defeats Boston 4 to 1 at home as Edgar Willett tosses a two hit gem. Cobb contributes with timely hitting and base running for the Tigers while a wild pitch in the second allows Boston its lone run. Batteries Bechemnt Foster Cady Willett Rondeau.
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Detroit
Mich
Edgar Willett
Boston
Cobb
Bechemt
Foster
Cady
Willett
Rondeau
Final city school championship game today at Filectric Park
The final game for the city schools championship features Marshall Training School against High this afternoon at 4 p.m. at Filectric Park. The winner will lead the southwest academies. fans will pack the park to support their team. Riebe Undertaking Co. provides an auto ambulance service at 221 E. Commerce, phone 341.
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Marshall Training School
Southwest
Filectric Park
Riebe Undertaking Co
Auto Ambulance Service
E. Commerce
Giants Beat Cubs in Wild Polo Grounds Slugfest
New York defeats Chicago 14 to 11 in a seesaw game marked by wild pitching and errors. Chicago built a five run lead early, then the Giants answered with late rallying offense led by Marquard as Ames finished strong.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Chicago
Marquard
Cheney
Lavender
Giants
McCormick
Ames
R. Chicago
Pierce
Archer
Shafer
Myers
Wilson
Naps and Yanks Tied Cleveland After 15 Inning Duel
In Cleveland on May 15 the game ended 2 to 2 after fifteen innings as darkness halted play. Fisher pitched well for the Naps with five hits allowed. Chapman handled 16 chances without an error. New York took an early lead on Chase’s double and Sweeney’s single, Cleveland tied it in the second on Hartzell’s error and Craney’s two-bagger, and the Naps added a run in the sixth on Leivelts triple scoring Stump. Cleveland later tied again on a walk and Jackson’s double. Battery details: Steen and ONeiL, Fisher and Sweeney.
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Cleveland, CO
Fisher
Chapman
New York
Chase
Sweeney
Cleveland
Jackson
Hartzell
Craney
Lelivelt
Steen
O'Neil
Washington Wins Final Series Game Over St. Louis 10 to 5
Washington defeated St. Louis 10 to 5 in St. Louis yesterday. Walter Johnson started and pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings giving him 56 straight scoreless innings against opposing teams. Johnson earned his ninth consecutive win as Boehling relieved in the sixth. St. Louis scored in the fourth. Batteries: Johnson Boehling Ainsmith for Washington and Leverenz Allison McAllister Alexander for St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
R. H. E. Washington
Johnson
Boehling
Ainsmith
Leverenz
Allison
McAllister
Alexander
Midkiff Shines as Highlanders Infielder After AL Move
Ezra Midkiff, Bronchos third baseman now with the Highlanders, earned a steady job at third base under Chance. In a recent Detroit game he had three hits in five at bats, scored a run, stole a base, and made a putout with no errors, helping New York to a 9 0 victory on a double steal by Sweeney.
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Ezra Midkiff
Highlanders
Chance
Detroit
Midkiff
Sweeney
New York
Pirates Break Seven-Game Slump With 7 2 Victory
Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 in Philadelphia. Hendrix walked Magee to force in a run in the fifth inning while Cravath was struck out. Batteries: Hendrix and Kelly for Pittsburgh Mayer Nelson Brennan and Dooin for Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Hendrix
Magee
R. H. E. Fittsburg
Kelly
Mayer
Nelson
Brennan
Dooin
Fort Worth slips past Houston Panthers 3 to 0 in second game
Fort Worth defeats Houston 3 to 0 as Veasey allows only a handful of hits. Maloney drives in two runs with a third in the squeeze play, while Knaupp and Reynolds provide the offense for Fort Worth. Jockey James Benschotten dies after Pimlico mishap.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Knaupp
Reynolds
Veasey
Panther
Houston
Panthers
Criss
Maloney
Eberline
Kneaves
Whiteman
McAved
Fed Akin
Bata
Masevepis
Weasey
AB. R. H
Soscosssceses
Britton
Scoccovees
Davis
Rf Os
Cf Criss
Women Chess Experts to Meet
New York May 15 Negotiations are under way for a second women’s chess championship matchup between Mrs Natalie Nixdorff of the New York women’s chess club and Mrs S R Burgess of St Louis the current American women champion
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New York
Natalie Nixdorff
Women’s Chess Club of
8. R. Burgess
St. Louis
Ty Cobb Insured Under State Workmen's Law
Ty Cobb would receive only ten dollars a week if injured while under contract with President Navin of the Tigers. Navin notified the industrial board he would place all players under the state workmen's compensation law, reducing Cobb’s pay to half wages not exceeding ten dollars weekly. Cobb is estimated at about two thousand dollars monthly, around fifty dollars weekly, with full salary usually during injury.
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Ty Cobb
Lansing
Mich
Detroit
Navin
Tigers
Industrial Board
Cobb
Five Miles in 3:33 at St. Louis Motordrome
The second season of the St. Louis motordrome opened with the five-mile American League championship race won by Albert Standen of the St. Louis team in 3 minutes 33 3-5 seconds. The event headline featured Professor Wiser asking about lunar tides as a joke between segments.
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ST. Louis
Albert Standen
Return wrestling match hype on Evans versus Brown at Beethoven Hall
Promoter Tom Head reports the Evans versus Brown middleweight bout drawing strong advance sales with a large Taylor fan turnout. Ernst and Berg lead camp duties for Brown while Evans trains at Kihlbergs bathhouse Brackenridge park under John Berg. A prior Austin match ended Brown winning in an hour thirty five minutes with praise for the era’s top Texas wrestling.
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Walt Evans
Pet Brown
Taylor
Beethoven Hall
Brown
Evans
Austin
Texas
San Antonio
Kihlberg
Brackenridge Park
Jack Olsen
Young McCoy
Haltom
Navy Man
Young Americus
Texas Bill
John Berg
Tom Head
Chance returns to Chicago as opponent to Cubs at Comiskey Park
Frank Leroy Chance, once the beloved leader of the local National League team, arrived in Chicago today as the rival manager of the visiting champions. Anticipation builds for a potential record crowd on Chance Day at Comiskey Park next Saturday as he faces his old team.
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Chance
Chicago
Ill
Frank Leroy Chance
Frank Chance
Comisky Park
English Poloists Arrive for Meadowbrook Trophy
The English polo team arriving to meet the Americans for the international trophy at Meadowbrook L I landed on the Oceanic. Members include Captain R C Ritson Leslie St George Cheape A Noel Edwards and Vivian Lockette. They were greeted by friends at quarantine.
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New York
Meadowbrook
L. I
Oceanic
R. C. Ritson
Leslie St. George-Cheape
A. Noel Edwards
Vivian Lockette
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Philly
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Jeasey
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Hier
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Ted Alexander
Warren
Wiser
Taylor Bugs
Ernst and Berg
Austin Statesman Sportman
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R&le
Les
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E. Eppstein & Co
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