New League Formed At OIG Meeting In San Antonio
About one hundred managers captains and reps from twenty seven teams attended a Friday night session at the St Anthony Hotel. Charley Carr was elected president of the South Texas Baseball Association which plans a four section league. A temporary secretary was named, by law committee appointed, and the next meeting scheduled for the hotel ballroom.
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San Antonio
National Commission
South Texas Baseball Association
St. Anthony Hotel
Charley Carr
Kansas City Blues
Sam Rothwell
Frank Noel
the Light
Carr
South
Messrs. W. Quinn
Households
H. 8. Bennett
Bob Smarts
Fox Kodakers
John
King Furniture Company
John Ackermann
Asylum
J. Cruz
Charles Carr
Arm Post
W. W. Leathe
Seeger’s Pharmacy
L. Meyer
Jenner Manufacturing Company
Louis Roche
Saul Wolfson
A.S. Rachels
Traction Company
H. Savage
Independents
J. W. Reynolds
W. Quinn
Horans
George Gover
W. M. Montez
G. H
H. Holton
Dollar Mark
E. W. Uhl
Pruitt Commission Company
G. Hauser
League
Messrs
H. S. Bennett
Hot Wells Hotel
St. Anthony
New League
Oak Room
Kaufmans
Saps
Sap Confectionery
Fisk Tire Company
Alamo Auto Sales Company
Hudson Sixes
M. Halfis
Knights of Columbus
Twins
Fort Worth and San Antonio Split Twin Bill at Morris Park
In Fort Worth and San Antonio split a Friday doubleheader at Morris Park. The Bronchos won the first game 4 to 2 after eleven innings, with Collins collecting four of five hits. The Panthers took the second 7 to 1 led by solid offense and timely pitching.
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Fort Worth
Tex
San Antonio
Morris Park
Bronchos
Panthers
Collins
Goodwin
Sesevve
McMahon
Sooree
Edmonds
Allen
Eeewe
Salm
Howard
McKown
Peartisss Jordan
Smith
Fentress
Bam Anconio
Bam Anconio Oo Eerscires
Kneaves
Knaupp
Burch
Hill
Eberline
Jordan
McLaurin
Lee
Nugent
Gardner
Pery Kneaves
Ween Howard
Price
C . Tener - Eens Appleton
Wees
Gardner Buys Memphis Baseball Club in Major Purchase
Gardner the St Louis millionaire announced Friday the Memphis Baseball Club sale to him and his assistants. They secured all minority stock and plan immediate team strengthening to reach first division. Frank P Coleman reportedly demanded 40000 for his holdings. Watkins named secretary treasurer.
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T. R. Watkins
Memphis
Watkins
Gardner
Hedges
St. Louis
Jenkins Wins Champion Ship in British Amateur Golf Final
J L C Jenkins of Troon Scotland defeated C L Hezlet of Port Ross Ireland by 3 up and 2 to play to win the British amateur golf championship after a 36 hole final. The field started with 232 competitors from Britain and the world including the United States Australia India the Philippines France Sweden and other regions. All favorites including title holder Harold Hilton and American entrants were eliminated before the final.
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Sandwich
England
J. L. C. Jenkins
Troon
Scotland
C. L. Hezlet
Port Ross
Ireland
United States
Australia
India
Philippines
France
Sweden
British Isles
Harold
Doubleheader Split as Waco Tops Beaumont in opener
Waco wins 6 to 5 in the first game of a Friday doubleheader at Waco, Tanner delivering a key in the eleventh with a fence hit scoring Reilly. Beaumont takes the nightcap 4 to 3 as Wohlleben homers in the ninth to drive in Maimquist.
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Navigators
Oilers
Waco
Tex
Beaumont
Tanner
Reilly
Wohlleben
Maimquist
Hei
WREO
Donalds
Martina
Rune
Brandt
Malmquist
Dodd
Edmondson
Kibler
Clemens
Jost
Crichlow
Baumgarten
Moran
E. Clemens
R.hote
Alken
Pete Eeee Wohlleben
Ef. Rennard
Rf Careon
Ingram
Sevesereres
R.H.O
KE. Maloney
Il Dodd
St Neeee Edmondson
Cooke
Saee Steer Nixon
Durkin
Innin
Waco - Ce Ererbserereere
Bobo
Maloney
Durain
Taff
Taar
Aco
Massey Chosen Captain Of Texas 1915 Baseball Team
Herbert Massey has been elected captain of the 1915 Texas Longhorns baseball team by the T men. The Austin university shortstop led the club in baserunning and was a key hitter after catcher Til den Anderson was sidelined with injuries late in the season.
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Texas U
Austin
Tex
Herbert Massey
University of Texas
Massey
Tilden Anderson
International saggee at Ont eei r ramen 5
New ark and other locations report rain and unsettled weather across the region. The approach of a broad weather system brings scattered showers to Ont eei r and nearby areas. Residents are advised to monitor updates from local forecasts.
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Newark
Club standings show mixed results across double headers
In Friday play Houston 2 5 Austin 1 4 San Antonio 4 1 Fort Worth Waco 6 3 Beaumont 5 4, with double headers. Waco 6 Beaumont 6, another double header. Saturday schedule lists Beaumont at San Antonio Austin at Waco Fort Worth at Dallas Galveston at Houston.
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Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Waco
Beaumont
Dallas
Galveston
Lyd. W. &. Pet
Waco A
Beaumont Semen
Ene
Austin Steen
Baseball Scores and Matchups From Area Games
Philadelphia defeats Detroit by nine to six while Chicago falls to Boston one to zero. St Louis edges Washington five to four as Cleveland tops New York three to two. Chicago visits Boston and Cleveland visits New York with Detroit visiting Philadelphia and St Louis traveling to Washington.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Psyd
Wey Pet
Baseball Scores and Weekend Pairings From Earlier Games
Pittsburg beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 and Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 6 to 0 while Boston lost to Chicago 2 to 0. New York routed St Louis 65 to 1 as schedule lists Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Cincinnati and New York at St Louis on Saturday.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
St- Louis
St. Louis Ener
Federal League Friday Results Report
Friday results show Indianapolis beating Buffalo while Kansas City toped Brooklyn 6 to 2. St Louis defeated Pittsburg 8 to 3 and Baltimore won 8 to 6 over Chicago. Matchups include Chicago at Baltimore and Kansas City at Brooklyn with Indianapolis visiting Buffalo.
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Indianapolis
Buffalo
Kansas City
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Chicago
Cinbs
L. Bet. Bitmore
Ener
Lloyd Carter Again Proves His Worth
Pet Brown middleweight champion faces a tough tune up as Lloyd Carter of St. Louis defeats an Italian heavyweight in straight falls Friday night in the City of Breweries. Carter is due in San Antonio Sunday night ahead of the Tuesday bout. Promoter Leon Latner reports strong advance seat reservations and notes Tay lor and Austin sports groups will attend the wrestling card at the Grand Opera House that night. Pet Brown prepares rigorously, with no stone left unturned to reach peak condition.
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Pet Brown
Lloyd Carter
St. Louis
Breweries
Carter
Alamo City
Leon Latner
Taylor
Austin
Grand Opera House
Pet
Latner
Howard's Kids defeat Emerson's Babies in tenpin match
Howard's Kids, led by Thomas Hofner and Howard, defeated Emerson's Babies 3054 to 2929 in a Grand alleys tenpin bout. The Stars Bowling Tour event saw all players crack 200s, with Howard's Thomas totaling 1036 across five games and Emerson's Howell toppling 1011. Umpire Roach and scorer Armbrust noted record-breaking team play.
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Howard
Emerson
Messrs
Thomas
Hofner
Howerd
Howell
Kohr
Harry Howell
Pat Thomas
Roach
Armbrust
Kaufman Club Meets Fox Kodakers in Sunday Matinee
The Kaufman Club faces the Fox Kodakers this Sunday afternoon with Boone pitching for Kaufman and Lohman or Rodriguez likely to pitch for Kodakers. An interesting matinee is anticipated.
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Kaufmans
Kodakers
Kaufman Club
Fox Kodakers
Boone
Kaufman
Lohman
Rodriguez
Seegers to Meet Harlandale in Sunday Showdown
Seeger Pharmacy team prepares to face Harlandale on Sunday afternoon at Harlandale Grounds. With Harlandale losing two games earlier in the day, the Seegers will start early after all players report by 1 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seegers
Harlandale
Seeger Pharmacy
Arlandale
Seeger
Army Post Meets Sutherland Springs In Sunday Game
Army Post faces Sutherland Springs at Sutherlands Springs Sunday with manager W. W. Leathe announcing a new first baseman Henderson who he says is a wizard with the wagon tongue.
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Army Post
Sutherlands
Sutherland Springs
W. W. Leathe
Army
Henderson
Texas Eagles Seek Sunday Game Arrangement
The Texas Eagles request a Sunday game and seek any opponent in or out of town. Contact Ring Frank at 1425 New to arrange.
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Texas Eagles
Frank
Felthouse Defeats Smith in YMCA Handball Finale
Fred Felthouse defeated Robert Smith 5 games to 0 in the YMCA handball tournament Friday night with scores 11-3 11-8 11-6 11-10 11-2. Felthouse used sharp low drives and strong rear court play to secure the win, surprising Smith in the fourth game by a single point. Kings to New Braunfels travel Sunday to face the New Braunfels Tigers. manager Sippel promises a crackerjack player and calls the King Club to meet at the Southern Pacific depot at 8:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felthouse
Smith
Fred Felthouse
Robert Smith
Kings
New Braunfels
King
New Braunfels Tigers
Sippel
Tigers
The
Southern Pacific Depot
Final Double Header at Y M C A Sunday Night
In the Final Double-header of the Sunday School Indoor Baseball League the West End Presbyterians meet First Presbyterians in the opener at 8 15 PM. A Second match pits Central Christians against St Pauls Episcopals. Aiming to join the leaders, the winners affect National League ties.
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West End Presbyterians
First Presbyterians
Government Hill Methodists
Calvary Baptists
Central Christians
St. Paul's Episcopals
Travis Reaches Finals in Metropolitan Golf Tourney
Walter J. Travis of Garden City, a three time national and metropolitan amateur champion, advanced to the final stage at Engelwood Country Club by defeating Percy Platt of New York Golf Club and Roy D. Webb of Engelwood. Kirby defeated Max R. Marston of Battus Rol New Jersey and Findlay 8. Douglas of Apa wami.
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Engelwood
N. Y
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
Engelwood Country Club
Travis
Percy Platt
New York Golf Club
Roy D. Webb
Kirby
Max R. Marston
Battus Rol
N. J
Findlay
Douglas
Apa
Wamis
Waugh Defeats Trendall In Eight Round Lightweight Bout
Bobby Waugh of Fort Worth edged Harry Trendall of St Louis in an eight round hurricane battle in Dallas. Waugh floored Trendall twice in round one and again in round five. Trendall showed heavy wobble at the end as referee Edwards’ decision pleased the crowd. Jack Shelton of San Antonio inks a June 3 bout with Waugh here.
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Dallas
Tex
Bobby Waugh
Fort Worth
Harry Trendall
St. Louis
Waugh
Trendall
St. Louisan
Edwards
Jack Shelton
San Antonio
Carter Dominates Tarrza For Middleweight Title Win
St Louis May 23 Lloyd Carter champion middle weight of the Middle West defeated Tarrza the Italian heavyweight champion in straight falls Friday night. He won the first fall with a hammer lock in twenty two minutes and the second with a reverse Nelson in thirty two minutes. Carter departs St Louis Saturday for San Antonio to face Pet Brown of Taylor Tex in a finish contest next Tuesday night. Betting was 5 to 3 on Carter at ringside.
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ST. Louis
Lloyd Carter
St- Louis
Middle West
Tarrza
Carter
Nelson
San Antonio
Pet Brown
Taylor
Tex
Three U.S. Ivy Crews Race In Ithaca Regatta Clash
The Cornell, Princeton and Yale rowing teams gathered in Ithaca for a historic event. Cornell varsity and freshman crews were in strong shape, Princeton showed improvement, and Yale was in excellent form as the opening race neared late in the afternoon.
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Cornell
Princeton
Yale
Haca
N. Y
Ithaca
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Purdue Falls To Chicago Northwestern In College Baseball
Purdue loses 5 to 0 at Chicago Northwestern while Swarthmore beats Michigan 6 to 5 in Swarthmore Pennsylvania. Both games reflect early season matchups featuring Big Ten and regional programs with close losses and decisive wins.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Purdue
Swarthmore
Michigan
Western Association Scores Reported From Oklahoma Cities
The Western Association games in Oklahoma City, McAlester, and Tulsa show Muskogee at 4 to 8, Fort Smith 3 to 2 in McAlester, and Joplin losing to Tulsa 7 to 3 as results listed for the day.
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Western Association
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
McAlester
Fort Smith
Tulsa
Jopin
British Polo Team Sails for New York Meadowbrook Match
The British polo team sailing from Liverpool on the Carmania will play the American four at Meadow Brook. Members include Major F W Barrett Captain Leslie St C Cheape H A Tomkinson Captain Dockett and John Traill. Baron Wimborne hints at a possible surprise for Meadow Brook.
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Liverpool
Meadowbrook
New York
F. W. Berrett
Leslie St. C. Cheape
H. A. Tomkinson
Dockett
John Traill
Baron Wimborne
Baron Wimbone
Eagnes
Households to meet Saul Wolfson nine at Hot Wells Sunday
The Households and the Saul Wolfson nine square off Sunday morning at Hot Wells after last week's 7 to 6 Households win. In the afternoon the Lowther Brothers nine face the Households with all players to be ready by 2 o'clock. Crocketts Outing Postponed until May 31. Davy Crockett Bowling Club members warned of the new date.
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Saul Wolfsons
Saul Wolfson
Hot Wells
Lowther Brothers
Rudolfo Favorite in Kentucky Handicap at Douglas Park
A field of twelve horses, possibly more, is set for the Kentucky Handicap at Douglas Park on Saturday. Rudolfo is seen as a slight favorite, with Donerail Gowell Flora Fina and Luke McLuke among top contenders in the $14,300 feature race.
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Louisville
Douglas Park
Donerail
Rudolfo
Gowell
Flora Fina
Luke McLuke
Hodge
Rooney
C. Turner
Clubs
Dismon
McDonald
Godwell
Feeney
Belloc
Deronde
W. Taylor
Miller
Mott
Solar Star
F. Keogh
Ray Port
McCabe
Luke MecLuke
A. Neylon
Samuel R. Meyers
J. Kederis
Ivan Gardner
E. Martin
Sleeth
W. Obert
Jackson Leads the American Sluggers
Joe Jackson of Cleveland tops the week’s American batting averages at .355, with Crawford of Detroit second and Barry of Philadelphia third. Ty Cobb sits fourth as he climbs nine points. Milan, Hyatt, Byrne, and Evans appear among league leaders in various categories across the American and National Leagues and associations.
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Chicago
Joe Jackson
Cleveland
Crawford
Detroit
Barry
Philadelphia
Tye Cobb
Ham Hyatt
Fuepures
Byrne
St. Louis
Devore
Marsan
Cinncinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Steve Evans
Evans
Mattis
Pittsburg
Campbell
Indianapolis
Kauffman
American Association
Kansas City
Titus
Altizer
Minneapolis
Lake
Compton
Kirby
Mobile
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