Cobb Tops 1912 American League Batting Averages
Detroit star Tyrus Cobb leads the 1912 AL batting with a .410 average, Joe Jackson second and Tris Speaker third. Milan stole 88 bases, Cobb 61, Eddie Collins 62. Frank Baker topped homers with ten. Milan nailed the best pilferer tag.
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No-Hit No-Run Game by Leonard in Fresno Return
Hubert Leonard arrived home after being sold to the Boston Americans and pitched a no hit no run game for Fresno against Le Moore, champions of the San Joaquin Valley. Only one LeMoore runner reached base reaching second on a walk and steal. Darkness ended the ninth inning with the game tied at nothing.
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West Texas 10 Play Battery Faces Battery C Cadets
West Texas football gears up for Turkey Day clash with Battery C at 3 30 pm on West Texas field. Battery C, minus Fritz Auer, brings back most starters from the High game ten days earlier and aims to outscore High as West Texas hopes for a larger victory.
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Tinker to Manage Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Nov 11 August Herrmann announced Joe Tinker of the Chicago club will be the 1913 manager of the Reds. Herrmann said he had communicated with Charles Murphy and the deal would be completed today or Tuesday.
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Joe Tinker
Chicago
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Tinker
Golfers Crowd Greens At Laurel Heights Links
Golfers opened the winter season at Laurel Heights with crowds occupying greens from early morning. Manager Symons reports around a hundred players on the course as weather delays pushed a Symons cup qualifier to next nat ural day. He plans a week of events and expects strong support for the club's growth in San Antonio.
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Symons
San Antonio
Eight Pros Gather for 13.2 Balk Line World Title
New York November opening night brings Kadji Yamada of Tokyo to challenge eight professionals in a 28 game format at the Hotel Astor. American challengers include Slosson Hoppe Cline Sutton de Marest Morningstar and Taylor with Ott the japanese entrant. First round pairings set for Monday and Tuesday with cash prizes for top four finishers.
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George Sutton
Calvin de Marest
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A. L. Taylor
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Cline
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Demarest
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Cameron High School Triumph Over Wedemeyer 27 to 6
Cameron Texas November 11 The Cameron High School football eleven stood among top state teams this season by defeating the Wedemeyer squad 27 to 6 Saturday. The contest was closer than the final score reflects with Wedemeyer strong on defense throughout.
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Tex
Wedermeyer
Wedemeyer
Athletics Win at Havana Score 10 to 2
The Philadelphia team of the American league defeated Havana by a score of 10 to 2 yesterday. A storage battery train is in use in Cuba, running about one hundred miles out from Havana.
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Cuba
St Louis College Next High Foe in League Title Race
The St Louis College faces a rising challenge as the season nears its climax. Detroit star Ty Cobb, key batter and fielder, demands 15000 dollars per year under a 1913 14 15 contract, threatening to quit unless the figure is met. no official response from President Navin has yet occurred.
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Detroit
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Navin
Intercity grid title hinges on High Marshall results
Coach Matthews of San Marcos Baptist Academy argues over inter city bragging rights tied to outcomes of upcoming games. He says Coronal must agree to a play off style comparison, asserting his team can beat Coronal and challenge the San Antonio High School squad. He notes High and Marshall showed flashes of ability and praise for the High school spirit.
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Arbitration board opens in Chicago with 150 disputes
The annual meeting of the national association of professional baseball clubs opened in Chicago yesterday. The board will session several days as disputes are presented for settlement. Anniston club fined $100 for concealing Gray Hill, with Hill awarded to New Orleans for $200.
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Navy
Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Anniston
Ala
Gray Hill
New Orleans
Clubs settle draft case and fines after agreement
Hart was awarded to Toledo and the Asheville club was fined $100 for evading the draft. Atlanta claims against Wilmington for $100 were allowed.
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Cuero Tops Yoakum In Local Gridiron Clash
Cuero High school team defeats Yoakum in a home football game on the Cuero gridiron. Riebe Undertaking Co is listed with its auto ambulance service and contact details at 221 E. Commerce, phone 341.
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Ninepin bowlers set high city record in San Antonio
San Antonio Turn Verein defeated Boerne Turn Verein in a three game intercity match, winning 2 of 3 with scores 426 to 324 and 378 to 321 while Boerne took 374 to 342. The San Antonio total 1146 pins for three games establishes a city and likely state record. Captained by A Gloeschner, the squad included Lowther Schmitt Waters Ling McAllister Corning Huntress Sr Huntress Jr and Walker. Boerne lineup featured Windler Krause Berger Schwethelm Fabra Clemens Detlef Wallschaeger Zundeinger Moody.
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A. Gloeschner
G. Lowther
E. Schmitt
Tom Waters
Co. Ling
George McAllister
George Corning
George Huntress’ Sr
George Huntress Jr
Tank Welker
Boerne
Sooner Farmer Game On Today In Houston
Football fans in Houston expect a close Western championship clash at West End Park this afternoon as A and M meets Oklahoma. Both squads arrive confident, with A and M favored by locals who have long backed the farmers. The 3 p.m. kickoff features Montgomery and Pinwine among key players in a tightly matched lineup.
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Southwest
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Genter
Wolgast’s Manager Denies Bout Outcome in New Orleans
Tom Jones, Wolgast’s manager, contends the champion was not fairly treated after Wolgast’s twelve round bout with Joe Mandot in New Orleans. He claims Wolgast outpointed Mandot throughout and would have KOed him at Wolgast’s preferred twenty round distance, contrary to New Orleans papers.
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Tom Jones
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Jones
Mandot
Johnson Seeks Release From Bail Hearing Request
Washington November 11 Jack Johnson the boxer through his attorney B C Bachrach filed a motion in the US supreme court asking to be allowed to post bail pending the district court hearing in northern Illinois on an indictment charging violation of the white slave traffic act.
Independents Win With Team Work Over Prospect Hill
The Independents defeated Prospect Hill 12 to 0 yesterday afternoon, scoring twice on forward passes and threatening the goal again twice more before fumbles ended those drives. The Independents showed superior team play and line plunges, while Prospect Hill lacked cohesive blocking despite good individual material. In defense, Prospect Hill’s rushes impressed but failed to halt the Independents’ advancing line. End formations favored the winners as the line-up reflects a strong, unified effort.
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Prospect Hill
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