Texas league salaries spark picture of baseball spirits
A North Texas sports scribe relays quotes from Harry Ables and Guy Airey on salary cuts in the Texas league. The piece recalls 1926 payrolls for stars like Ray Grimes and Frank Gibson, notes general player cooperation, and recounts on field episodes at Tech Field with Heath, Flaskamper, and Jenkins as remembered by veterans.
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Oklahoma City Ourfil
North Texas
Cas
Tre Wren Escay
Bese Bill
Harry Ables
Gid Lefl-Hander
San ‘Antan
Guy Airey
Sugal
Bears
Ray Grimeset
Frank Philbin
Ray Flaskamper
Tommy Taylor
Frank Gibson
Harry Abies
Abies
Tech Field
Oklahoma City
Heath
Jeffield
Ray Antonio
Harry Weg
Old League Park
Tom Jenking
Wichita
Chouse
Flaskamper
San Antonio
Flash
Nate
Jenkins
Pert
Severeid Seeks Help as Browns Tied to Missions Pitching
Dallas dispatch reports manager Hank Severeid pleaded for pitching aid from the St Louis Browns for the San Antonio Missions in a Dallas night series. The Missions, hampered by road trip woes, faced a 4 to 4 opener loss as Leslie Tietje and Russell White pitched for the Steers in a game highlighted by early miscues and a five run second inning.
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Dallas
Hank Severeid
St Louis Browns
San Antonio Missions
Mission
Dillns
Steers
Russell White
Mission Portsider
Milwaukee
Leslie Tietje
Baiil
Gliato
Oklahoma Riders Win In Intercollegiate Polo Meet
University of Oklahoma poloists clinched a penn victory in Norman on May 18, scoring in every inning. Key players included Fane Frontiera and Pacer case, with strong runs by Violas and Waltet as Oklahoma dominated the match and secured the triumph.
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Oklahoma
Norman
Okln
University of Oklahoma
Penn
Flag Races and Matchups Listed for Week
Flag races feature Wometday and Reewlin with Daligs and Sin Aplin in events. Beaudin, Beaumont North, Houston and Galveston slated to compete Thursday with Antonie at Talias. Olsherma City and Beaumont planned. Hounlon faces Tiles in upcoming matches.
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Reewlin
Daligs B
Sin Aplin
Dklauns
Bai Arene
Beaumont
Orth
Touston
Hap Antonie
Talias Galveston
Olsherma
Hounlon
American League Play Thursday Pairings
The schedule lists Chicago at Philadelphia and Detroit at New York with Cleveland and Washington games also on the docket. Loula and Sceton noted among players, reflecting early 20th century lineups and venues.
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Chicago
Philadephia
Loula
Sceton
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
United States Faces Canada in Davis Cup May Meet
In Montreal on May 18 US team held back by weather concerns as Ellsworth Vines and Wilmet Allison prepare for the first singles against Canada with George Lot and Duane Ven Ren to follow in doubles. The winner advances toward Argentina in Washington then Paris.
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United States
Paris
Canada
Ellsworth Vines
Gilbert Nunns
Wilmot Allison
Jack Wright
Dominion Forces
George Lot
Duhn Ven Ryn
Antl Une
Vines
Wright
Aliteon
Nunns
Washington
Viies
Marcel Rainville
Garnet Meldrim
Seat Ab Hot Springs
Cuba
Houston Beats Tulsa 5 1 in Rough Baseball Tilt
Houston delivers a 5 to 1 win over Tulsa as pitchers struggle and fielding miscues occur. Key players include Parker, Hanson, and Moore for Beaumont and Fort Worth, with late innings marking the outcome.
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Centenary Texas Contract Arrives for October Game
The Centenary college and University of Texas football game contract was signed on Thursday at Bananin Fagle Field with Dr W Angle Bonith of Centenary in Breveport. The deal details and timing were arranged amid earlier delays and misread names.
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Texas
Ban Aninnin
Fagle Field
W. Angle Bonith
Contianary
Bhreveport
Omianiha
Smith
Dino
Berger Sluggers Within Reach Of Ruth’s Mark
Walter Berger of the Bosley Braves homered for the eighth time this season as he climbs toward Ruth’s 60 home run record. The feature game saw Ed Brandt hold the A’s to three hits while various other MLB results show Yankees, Dodgers, and Red Sox winning or holding leads on May 18.
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Walter
Hill
Bermer
Bosley Braves
Braves
Hack Wilson
Huth
Gehrig
Kiein
Berger
Ruth
Cinemnati
Ed Brandt
Mary Powe
A's
White Sox
Sox
Ruba Walberg
Philadelphia
Quakertown
Joe Vronin
Senators
Cleveland Indians
Alvin Growner
Wes Ferrell
Yankees
Vernon Gomez
Tigers
Bill Dickey
Babe Ruth
George Plygras
Boston
St Louis Browns
Hed Sox
Alexander
Hodapp
Sammy West
Brownie
John Berry
Philly Piicher
Trace
O'Dou
Frederik
Flowers
Judge
Dodgers
Frederick
Giles
Brackenridge High Lettermen Feast Set For Thursday
Brackenridge senior Jet Termen and about forty star players with Tellers and three team managers are expected at a lettermen banquet at 7:30 p m Thursday at Broadway Grove. Coach Claude Keyam announced the plan noting the annual football banquet will be skipped this year and the Thursday night affair will take its place.
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Brackenridge
Broadway Grove
Claude KeYam
Brackenridge Aquatic Meet and Speedball Sunday Programs
Brackenridge park hosts a 2:30 Sunday aquatic meet with swimming and diving and a speedball game featuring Brackenridge Wind and San Pedro pool teams. ENID WILSON WINS the British women's golf championship for the third straight year defeating Diana Plumpton.
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Brackenridge
Brackenridge Park
San Pedro
Enid Wilson
Gleneagles
Scotland
Diana Plumpton
Amateur Ball Schedule From Mayoral League Action
Local amateur baseball reports a packed Sunday with Magnolia Finance facing Mexico Nationals at Van Daele Stadium at 1:30. Several games feature youth squads and charity league teams at multiple fields including Booster Park, Lionsfield, Concepcion Park, and St Anthony field.
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Magnolia Finance Company
Nea Deen
Soniour
Galveton
van Daele
Bob Towery
Booster Park
South San Antonio
Sacred Heart
Gakes
St. Ann's
San Fernando
St. Gerard's
St. Mary's
Go-Ritz
St Anthony
St. Anthony Field
Texas Tennis Team Defeats TCU at Fort Worth Courts
Texas defeated Texas Christian University five matches to one on TCU courts. Singles results: Dave Poden beat Judy Truelson 6-2 6-8 6-? Leo Nrady beat Howard Walsh 7-4 -1 Hugh Ferguson lost to Marlon Hicks 6-2 6-8 1-4 Britte Baxter beat Mark Hari 6-1 4-? In doubles, Paden and Brady defeated Truen son and Walsh 6-4 4-8 1-4 and Baxter and Parsonson beat Hicks and Hari 6-1 10-4 6-4.
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Wina
T.C.U. Wort Worth
University of Texas Tenn
Texas Christian University
T.C. U
Tex
Dave Poden
Judy Truelson
Leo Nrady
Howard Walsh
Hugh Perguson
Marlon Hicks
McLarnin Corbett Glove Dispute Settled in L A
In Los Angeles on May 16 the boxing glove dispute between McLarnin and Corbett is settled. McLarnin will wear one and a half-ounce gloves while Corbett uses lighter gloves for the May 30 ring meeting at Tinley field. The state athletic commission ruled on glove weight amid fighting over California sharing regulations.
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Corbett
Commlenon Han
Linemieves
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Twaidergte
Charl
Postar
Melarnin
Ted
Ginee Glover
Anit Vaix
Corlett
Larry White
California
Glover
McLarnin
Eight Remain In Women's Golf Play
Officials of the 17th annual Women's Texas Golf Association state tournament report a crowded field with eight players advancing to quarterfinals. Notables include Port Worth champion Mig Gorczyca facing Mrs. Scott Hill of Waco, while Wichita Falls’ Mrs Fisk defeats Beaumont’s Mrs Van Wormer to reach the next round alongside Mrs Armstrong of El Paso. The event features strong regional contenders and a young Texan, Betty Jameson, who battles to reach the semis against Amarillo’s Mrs McCullough amid heavy driving and precise iron play.
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Galveston
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Port Worth
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Austin
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