Rotan's Play Wing Golfer Championship Champion
George V. Rotan of Waco won the Texas amateur golf title by defeating Dallas’s George N. Aldredge 7 up and 5 to play. B J McCullough of Houston won the Dallas cup over Charles H Leavell 3 up and 2 to play. F D Cochran of Dallas won the consolation cup from J S Kendall 8 up and 2 to play.
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Rotan's Play Wing Golfer Championship
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Aldredge
B. J. McCullough
Houston
Charles H. Leavell
el Paso
F. D. Cochran
Kendall
B. D. Brown
Louis Jacoby
Bryan Heard
Malley Porter
R. F. Connerly
Rotan
Army Post Bouts: Corbett to Referee Classy Show
Former world heavyweight champion James J. Corbett will referee the Army post gymnasium boxing bout next Tuesday night drawing large San Antonio crowds. Corbett arrives tonight for a monologue at Plaza theater as Lloyd Spencer confirms the referee role for the event, billed as one of the classiest encounters in weeks.
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Army Post Gymnasium
San Antonio
Post
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Jeffries
Giants Lose Slow Game as Galveston Beats Dallas 8–5
In Dallas Texas on May 18 the Giants return home and drop a slow game to Galveston 8 to 5. Dallas fielding faltered with multiple errors while Gibson and Shuman misplayed balls leading to costly runs. Galveston’s defense also showed rough spots but still prevailed at Gaston Field.
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Patel
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Newhouse
American Association Results by City and Score
At Columbus Toledo 6 Colum us. At Milwaukee Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 0. At Louisville Louisville 3 Indianapolis 2. At Kansas City Kansas City 5 St Paul 3.
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St. Paul
Washer Athletics Challenge Strong Amateur Baseball Teams
The Washer Athletics, reorganized under new management, issue a challenge to any strong amateur baseball team in or out of the city. Arrangements can be made by contacting Manager F. Dugger at 1253 Vine, telephone.
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Lahd
F. Dugger
Leader of Pirates Fred Clark Seeks Pittsburg Nationals Rise
Fred Clark, hustling manager of the Pittsburg Nationals, challenges his team to secure a first division place in the National Adeca race as they navigate a tough season.
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Fred Clark
Pittsburg Nationals
Adeca
Texas League Results and Schedule
Yesterday Fort Worth 2 San Antonio 1 in twelve innings. Dallas 3 Galveston 4. Houston 2 Austin 1. Waco 4 Beaumont 8. Today San Antonio in Fort Worth. Austin in Houston. Galveston in Dallas. Beaumont in Waco.
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Galveston
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Austin Eee
American League Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary
In Thica Boston 1, Philadelphia 24 beat Detroit 2. St Louis 2, Washington 2 tied with Cleveland 10 to 7. New York 7. No other games scheduled yesterday.
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National League Scores and Upcoming Games
Pittsburg beat Boston 8 to 7 while Chicago defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4 and Cincinnati tied New York 4 to 4. Philadelphia won 12 to 6 at St Louis as Reading and Chicago Pittsburg games loom. United States League notes Reading 6 3 and Chicago Pittsburg 9 4 results.
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Brooklyn
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Weekingtes
Chiscago
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Seeess
Knights of Columbus to face St Louis College stars
The Knights of Columbus baseball team meets St Louis College Diamond Stars this afternoon at 8 on the college campus.
Ad Wolgast admits early career as green goods man
The former champion recalls a fake jewelry caper before his fight with Abe Attell in Los Angeles. He posted a $250 forfeit, then bought a fake diamond, handed over an $800 rock to secure funds, and had the secretary seal the loot for safety.
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Ad Wolgast
Abe Attell
Los Angeles
OILERS LOSE INITIAL GAME TO NAVIGATORS
Waco defeats Beaumont in the first of three home games as Taft allows seven hits but limits the score to one in each of the fourth and ninth innings. Umpire Van Sickle authorities disputed multiple times. Final by innings shows Waco 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 and Beaumont 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 with two-run, three-run errors contributing to the loss.
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Larsen
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Holtz
Devaiment
New League Formed For 17 to 18 Year Old Players
The H N Moore company and the Los Angeles Heights teams plan a new league for players aged 17 to 18. Independent team managers can enter by contacting Manager Rice of the Moores or Chaffin of the Los Angeles Heights club at H N Moore's store or at Lytle's pool room on Thursday nights at 8:30.
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Los Angeles Heights
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Chaffin
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Lytle
Taylor and Hearne Meet in Local Baseball Showdown
Taylor and Hearne square off tomorrow afternoon at the local baseball park in what is billed as one of the season’s best games. Hearne manager Jack Lewis travels with players and many fans in a special car for the event.
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Hearne
Tex
Jack Lewis
Pirates Find Star Prospect Mikelin From New Yorkiants
The Pittsburg Pirates uncover Mikelin a former New Yorkiants star dismissed by Johnny McGraw who now shines for Barney Dreyfuss in Smoky City baseball.
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Mikelin
New Yorkiants
Johnny McGraw
Barney Dreyfuss
Smoky City
Detroit Tigers Strike Prompts Amateur Exhibition in Philadelphia
Detroit players refused to take part when Tyrus Cobb’s suspension remained in place defying league authority. The World champions faced a team of amateurs at Shibe Park, losing 24 to 2 as managers fielded substitutes to avoid a $5000 fine. The Detroit crew arrived in uniform but departed after practice, leaving the field to the Mackmen.
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Shibe Park
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Cobb
Tiger
Jennings
Jim McGuire
Joe Sugden
McGuire
Sugden
Mackmen
Buffaloes Edge Austin In Extra Inning Baseball Thriller
In Houston on May 18 Ashton pitched and Edmondson was hit, setting up a 2 1 Houston victory in ten innings over Austin. Britton doubled for two bases, then a late rally clinched the win as Houston posts its fourth straight over Austin. Final score 2 1 with Houston earning the win in 1 hour 48 minutes.
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Edmondson
Knaupp
Britton
Austin
Hdymondson
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Kmaupd
Cook
Downey
McLarry
Hille
Smith
Henninger
Dodd
Brownlow
Newnam
Jacobs
Reds Edge Giants In Opening At Redland Field
Nearly 20 000 spectators watched Cincinnati beat the defending champions New York Giants 4 to 3 in a tight battle marking the first clash for top spot. Benton pitched poorly but Reds support helped him through tight spots as three Giants runs came on passes. Bates sprained his ankle sliding home in the eighth but his run decided the game. The dedication of Redland Field drew many baseball dignitaries including National League President Lynch and Ban Johnson.
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Benton
Mathewson
Bates
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President Lynch
National League
Ban Johnson
Governor Tener
Pennsylvania
Cubs Rally To Beat Brooklyn 6-4 And Reach .500
Chicago defeats Brooklyn 6 to 4 to rise to .500. Cheney pitched well overall despite two tough innings. Dahlen used much of his staff. A foul tip by Toole in the sixth dislocated Jimmy Archer’s third finger and may sideline him for a week or more.
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Cubs
Brooklyn
Cheney
Dahlen
Toole
Jimmy Archer
Jim
Pirates edge Boston 8 to 7 in pitchers duel
Pitts burg beat Boston 8 to 7 after scoring four runs in the second inning on three walks a batter hit and a game miscue. Boston used three pitchers while Pittsburg relied on four to hold the lead.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Moore Holds Cards Safe as Phillies Win 12 to 5
In St Louis on May 18, Moore limited the Cardinals to early misery, four runs in the first inning, then preserved the lead as the Phillies rolled to a 12 to 5 victory. Steele unraveled in the fifth after six hits and a wild Ellis throw.
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Ellis
Browns Bunch Wins as St. Louis Beats Washington 8 to 2
St. Louis defeated Washington 8 to 2 as four timely hits and costly errors in the sixth inning turned the game. Lake pitched well for St. Louis, while Hughes struggled and was relieved by a pinch hitter in the fifth. Groom lasted until the seventh.
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Washington Today
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Seider's timely hitting leads Reds over Red Sox, 11 runs
Zeider's timely hitting and Benz's control in relief helped the Reds beat the Red Sox 11 to 3. Bradley scored on a second inning hit aided by a steal and errors by Kuhn and Lord, with Zeider contributing two runs and Bodie driving in another.
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Seider
Benz
Reds
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Lord
Bradley
White Sox
Bodie
Yanks and Naps Duel Ends With Nap Win
In New York on May 18 the Yanks and Naps played a high scoring game with the Naps winning 10 to 7 after 30 hits. Harry Walter injured his ankle in the fourth and may miss two to three weeks. Jack Martin starred with batting and sharp defense.
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Naps
New York
Wille Mitchell
Jack Quinn
Harry Walter
Jack Martin
Batfest for Varsity as Texas Beats TCU 31 to 2
University of Texas defeated Texas Christian University 31 to 2 in a batfest. Texas pitchers Henderson and Anderson dominated while TCU hitters could not connect. The win secures Texas a second place in the intercollegiate league as they prepare to meet Southwestern Monday.
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Texas Christian University
Texas
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Anderson
Daniels
Hopkins
Stirman
Browning Star Shines As Fort Worth Edges San Antonio
San Antonio pitcher Browning allows one hit in twelve innings but gets no support from his teammates as Fort Worth wins 2 to 1. Crabble holds Browning to one run. feisty defense and a wild throw by Smith set up the winning run in the twelfth. Browning fans ten, Crabble five.
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Crabble
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Metz
Smith
Grabble
Thompson
Howard
Frierson
Daringer
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Brady
Johnson Offered 6000 to Settle Necklace Smuggling
Chicago May 18. Jack Johnson's bid to pay 6000 to the government for a diamond necklace smuggled into the U S for his wife was rejected. The treasury seeks full payment including taxes and the value of 60 diamonds, with possible federal action against the heavyweight champion. Johnson says he bought the necklace in America and did not know it was smuggled, though he has not disclosed the owner.
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