Billiards origins told as disputed tale from pawn shop era
An account discusses the various origins of billiards, noting no single authentic founder. It cites a mid sixteenth century London pawnbroker William Kew as a possible inventor, recounting a legendary tale of a yard measure and three balls. The piece mentions famed players and international venues, highlighting the sport’s rich, contested history.
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William Kew
Royal Library
Mester V Rew
Ounelerssmen
St. Pawler
Reece
Bill Yard
Wiliam
Till Rew
Baylor proposition to Texas University branded mercenary
Austin Texas November meeting scheduled to discuss a proposition for post season gains between Baylor and Texas as submitted by Clark Frank Bridges of Baylor. Athletic Director Chea Heilmon of Texas University branded the plan mercenary and commercial.
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Baylor Game Improves Texas Spirit Amid Setback
A garbled report indicates Baylor’s strong play helped Texas rally desire and pride in their institution. The text hints at a tense game, rising expectations, and renewed focus on building a beloved team core for upcoming fixtures.
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Bears land Ike Boone in 1933 signing
Ike Boone famed for 1921 Southern Association and 1927 minor league hitting joins the San Antonio Bears for 1933. His career includes a .648 fielding average with New Orleans and 224 hits 233 bases with 40 doubles 27 triples and five homers in 1921. The deal unsettled Brooklyn and altered relations with New Orleans as Boone moved through Toledo Little Rock and the Giants organization before settling with the Bears.
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Ike Boone
Southern Association
New York Giants
San Antonio Bears
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Brooklyn
Boone
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CHAMP IN OPENER NEW WORL DARK BILLIARDS TITLE MATCH
Jake Schaefer the billiard champion will open the international 18.2 balk line tournament against a foreign entrant next Monday night at Hotel Penneytyania. Albert Gutter named referee for the champions in tournament.
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Germany
Princeton Tigers Pull Off Bold Forward Pass Trick
Billy Evans recalls a daring Princeton football rally against Chicago. A 45 yard pass Cleaves to Cray opened scoring, Gray recovered a fumble for a 40 yard TD, and a later pass sequence nearly saved the day. Cleaves faced a controversial call on a pass, prompting a punt that Chicago nearly blocked before Goering caught a pass to the 10 and carried to midfield, highlighted by nerve and execution.
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Princeton
Cleaves
Cray
Wade
Gray
Teriea
Tom
Aras
Chicago
Tigers
Goering
Frikceton
Tittle Quaklechhck
Greenville in Again Ends Championship Protest
Interscholastic League committee meeting in Austin considers eligibility protests affecting Greenville and Garland. North Side High School players alleged to have taken money for competition. ruling disqualifies two players and restores Cleburne in the state championship race.
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