Pittsburg Middleweight Klaus Rises in Europe Wars
Frank Klaus of Pittsburg, a rising middleweight, gains prestige in Europe with major wins led by a 19 round decision over Georges Carpentier and defeats of Marcel Moreau and Bione. He campaigns in France, then returns to America to pursue Billy Papke after a grueling training regime.
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Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Stanley Ketchel
Klaus
George Engel
Paris
Philadelphia
Engel
Harry Lewis
Sailor Petraskey
Pacific
Frankie Dailey
Frankie Maddle
France
Georges Carpentier
Dieppe
Carpentier
Marcel Moreau
Man
Vichy
F Pittsburger
Bione
Lyons
America
Billy Papke
Frank
Papke
Pittsburger
Tigers Trim Browns 7 4 in St Louis
Detroit defeated St Louis 7 to 4 as Weilman started for the Browns and was pulled in the fourth. Dubuc opened for Detroit and Hall finished, with key hits including Gaynor, Vitt, Cobb and Bush. The Browns led 3-0 after two innings before Detroit broke through with four runs in the fourth.
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ST. Louis
Detroit
Weilman
Browns
Mitchell
Dubuc
Brown
Hall
Shotten
Pratt
Gaynor
Bush
Vitt
Crawford
Cobb
Stanage
Wellman
Agnew
San Antonio Motorists Preview Enclosed Cars Popular Soon
H G Staacke of Staacke Brothers predicts the enclosed body car will become widely popular among motorists due to the electric starter and year round comfort. The Guarantee Motor Company adds a 60 horsepower six cylinder Cole convertible from four to six passengers under 4000 pounds. Notable buyers include D F Hall, D E Shropshire, N L Orth, W W McMurray, and Phil Cain.
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H. G. Staacke
Staacke Brothers
Guarantee Motor Company
Cole
J. F. Hagin
D. F. Hall
Corpus Christi
D. E. Shropshire
Lockhart
N. L
Banker's New Cadillac Promoted by Local Dealer
J. P. Cardwell a Lockhart banker drove home this afternoon in a Cadillac torpedo recently purchased from Staacke Brothers. The sale was arranged through R. B. Lamb of Lockhart.
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J. P. Cardwell
Lockhart
Staacke Brothers
R. B. Lamb
Auto fuel reform urged by Citizens' Auto official
J. F. Alexander of Citizens' Auto Company argues for large scale alcohol fuel to solve the motor fuel problem. He criticizes kerosene as overheating and hard to handle and says removing federal tax would cut denatured alcohol price to about 10 cents a gallon. He also touts a specially designed carburetor as ideal power source.
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J. F. Alexander
Citizens’ Auto Company
Mr. Alexander
Alexander
Local auto dealers discuss economy contests and new car tours
Lightfoot leaves for Pearsall in a Cole model Y from Guarantee Auto Co. Dr. Hamilton returns to Laredo in a Ford touring car. Local dealers push for public interest events and an economy contest based on work done per gallon. J L B Pearsall notes motor dimensions from the Jay Eye See racer and Fiat motor details. GRANITOID supplies hydrogen gas via pipeline for dirigible balloons.
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H. F. Lightfoot
Pearsall
Guarantee Auto Company
Cr. H. Dean
Mitchell Cars
Dean
San Antonio
L. F. Birdsong
Birdsong & Potchernick
Franklin Products
J. L. B. Pearsall
Tex
Baseball Chatter From the Majors and Tinker's Take
Joe Tinker recalls his vaudeville days and explains baseball's changing mood from gritty competition to business. The column covers Giants McGraw and Almeida, Red’s manager Meyers Johnson clash, Waddell’s finances, and Tinker’s stance against sacrificing a hitter for a weak one.
Brooklyn Surprises Old League Champs With Fast Start
The Brooklyn Nationals, once seen as easy marks, surge to the top of the National League led by Charley Stengel. Veteran stars Daubert Rucker Wheat anchor a rising club as Stengel’s center field play and bat spark a dramatic turn in the standings. President Ebbets champions Southern talent in a shift that fuels the breakout.
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Brooklyn
Superbas
Brooklyns
Jake Daubert
Nap Rucker
Buck Wheat
Phillies
Bostons
Giants
Cubs
Beud
Reds
Charley Stengel
Ebbets
Daubert
Rucker
Red Smith
Stengel
Montgomery
International Meet Preparations Under Way at Grant Park
Some 200 workmen build grand stand tracks and facilities for the International athletic champions set for June 28 to July 6 in Grant Park Chicago. The field is graded for a premier one third mile track with drainage and a 35 000 seat stadium. A west end training camp includes dressing rooms and showers. The South Park board funds much of the work and moving pictures will film all events and features.
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Grant Park
Chicago
South Park Board
Washington to Chicago school relay race gains nationwide attention
Educators nationwide have ordered moving picture company support for a school children educational campaign. Ninety eight cities will see the Washington to Chicago boys relay carrying President Wilson’s message. A two chauffeur auto escort will accompany each leg with medical attendants, as thousands watch the event from coast to coast.
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Moving Picture Company
Washington
Chicago
Wilson
Cornell Beats Harvard In Cayuga Lake Regatta
Cornell university crew powered to a dominant victory over Harvard varsity by six lengths on Cayuga Lake, displaying one of the speediest performances in years. Harvard’s freshmen eight also celebrated a strong showing, while Cornell extended its series lead.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Cayuga Lake
Harvard
Cornell
Ithacans
Crimson
Cornellians
Lincoln
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Dallas
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