Block Hockey? No, Baseball Convention Heads to San Antonio
Morris Block, San Antonio baseball franchise owner, returns from a northern and eastern scouting tour with hopeful reports of a record convention next month. He says he signed fourteen prospects and has others lined up, while criticizing some Texas league officials. He predicts the San Antonio gathering will be the largest ever, drawing magnates, players and editors nationwide.
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Jack Barry Aces in the Hole for Mack in World Series
Jack Barry, star shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics, is labeled one of Connie Mack’s aces in the hole for the World Series bid against the New York Giants. Barry has played superb all season, excelling in baserunning, fielding, and hitting, earning one of the highest salaries for any infielder.
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City delegates urged to offer top entertainment
A speech urges the city to provide the best possible entertainment for delegates so they are not disappointed, arguing the convention could be harmed if quality is lacking. The speaker stresses that citizens must ensure high standards are met to avoid negative outcomes.
YMCA Open House Features Basketball Game and Leader Class Demonstration
The YMCA gymnasium department aids tonight's open house entertainment at the Y. M. C. A. with a basketball game and an apparatus exhibition by the senior leaders class. Professor Tannenbaum calls a 7:45 meeting of basketball captains to organize teams for the league series starting next Tuesday.
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Royal Orchestra Plays at Sara toga Restaurant Daily
A Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Sara toga restaurant, delivering live music to diners. The venue hosts evening shows and showcases a rotating set list of classical and light contemporary pieces.
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Giants mainstays Mathewson Marquard ready for World Series
Christy Mathewson and left-hander Rube Marquard leading the New York Nationals against the Philadelphia Americans in the world series. Mathewson says he feels first rate and ready though focused on defense while Marquard vows to bring speed and a sharp curve. Giants pitchers work daily to keep their curves and control precise ahead of the clash.
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Longhorn Coach Allerdice Arrives in Austin for Southwestern Game
D V Allerdice successor to the late W S Wasmund arrives in Austin from Minneapolis and will take charge of the Longhorns at Clark Field this afternoon. Texas switches the Southwestern game to Friday afternoon by mutual agreement between managers.
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Rodgers In Flight Again Heads Toward Kansas City
Springfield reports Avia tor CC P Rodgers resumed his coast to coast flight at 8 35 a m, heading toward Kansas City. He is within a few miles of Harry Atwood’s recent St. Louis to New York long distance record.
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Pitcher Dale Drafted by St Louis Nationals
The short note states pitcher Dale from Dallas, who finished the season with the Dallas club, has been drafted by the St. Louis Nationals. It notes he was previously drafted by Columbus in the American Association at season end.
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Tighe Named Manager for Louisville AAA Club
John Tighe has been chosen to replace Del Howard as manager of the Louisville American Association club, succeeding Howard as manager of the Seattle club in the Northwest league this year.
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President Kavanaugh to Lead Chicago World Series Events
President Kavanaugh of the Southern league will oversee the Cubs versus White Sox series in Chicago and represent the National Commission as the world series approaches.
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Giants to ride second-string hurlers for ten days
Indications show the Giants will use their second-string pitchers for the next ten days while Mathewson and Marquard rest. The line between the second string and first appears thin at present.
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Frantic crowd and announcer list players for today’s game
A crowded scene features a strained voice announcing today's battery of Philadel phy, Bender and Thomas for New York, Mathewson and Myers, amid frantic applause and audible strain.
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Gotch to Meet Russian Giant in Kansas City Finish Match
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler will clash with George Paboubny the Russian who won Vienna tournament in a finish match in Kansas City next Friday night. Gotch opens his world tour and signed with Missouri Athletic Club to meet any challenger they find. Paboubny friend of Hack and says he can cope with Gotch’s attack. outcome remains unseen.
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Cubs win after late rally to close season at home
The Cubs defeated Pittsburg in ten innings to finish the season at home. Rube Robinson pitched until the eleventh inning before giving way to Sheckard who scored on a wild pitch and allowed Schulte to drive him in with a clean hit.
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Boston NLCakes Fourth Place Phillies Defeated Twice
Boston defeated the Phillies in two close games at Quakertown. The N League tail ender collected nineteen safeties in the first game and seventeen in the second, completing the season series with wins.
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World Series Drains Interest From National League Games
Fans showed little enthusiasm for the closing National League games outside New York as Cincinnati drew sparse crowds for the Reds versus Cardinals doubleheader yesterday.
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Giants Defeat Dodgers For Sixteenth Win Of Season
The Giants secured their sixteenth win of the season with a victory over the Dodgers yesterday, extending their strong performance and keeping pressure on rivals in the standings.
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Doyle injures ankle running bases in sixth
Larry Doyle twisted his ankle while running bases in the sixth inning yesterday and retired. The injury is not expected to sideline him for the World Series opening in New York on Saturday.
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New York
New York National League Club to Mail First World Series Tickets
The officers of the New York National League club will mail out the first batch of tickets for the New York games of the world series today.
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New York
Giants Face Four-Game Stretch Against Brooklyn
New York has four remaining games all versus Brooklyn to end the season. A perfect 4-0 finish would align their league percentage with the pennant winning mark reached by the Philadelphia Americans in junior majors.
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Barred from Olympics by new naturalization rule
New Olympic rules bar non citizens from the American team. Top athletes in training lose eligibility, including Dan Ahearn Tim Ahearn and Don Walsh, who are not fully naturalized.
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New York
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Tim Ahearn
Don Walsh
Yale Plans New Backfield Drills As Offense Evolves
Yale coaches push from simple to complex formations as they develop the backfield. Famous former backs Dr Billy Bull Brink Thorne and Fred Murphy will devote all their time to improving back coordination and place kicking drills in off hours.
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Bulverde Shooters Dominate Texas Match Honors
Bulverde rifle team wins majority of prizes at the Texas Shooters association semi annual match held Sunday and Monday. Carl Lesch captures state medal for combined off hand and rest shooting. Albert Steves and Gus Altman re-elected to lead the association for 1913. meet moves to annual schedule. over fifty attendees and many spectators.
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Irish Triumph in Three-Cornered Billiards at Alexander's
Irish defeated Nelson 21 to 9 in last night’s three corner billiards tournament at Alexander's parlors. Hight, a tourney leader, is set to face Fraser tonight.
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Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service with contact at 221 E Com and phone number 84.
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Committees Meet on San Antonio Baseball Convention Plans
Committees in charge of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention entertainment in San Antonio from November 15 to 18 will meet at 4 45 this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Hildebrand calls for a full meeting to settle the entertainment program and other unfinished matters.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle hold 32nd annual Boston session
The Knights of the Golden Eagle met in Boston for the thirty second annual session. Delegates were escorted to an open meeting by General Rinecke and staff leading a parade of the order's military branch.
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Boxers to Fight for Charity Hospital Fund in New Orleans
A New Orleans boxing charity card features Joe Thomas vs Mandel and Monte Attel vs Frankie Russell among 10 bouts to raise funds for the $50,000 Charity Hospital Fund. Mandel meets Young Saylor in a 20 round bout on October 29 at West Side Athletic Club. Attel vs Frank Burns scheduled for October 23.
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Police Stop Planned Fight in St Louis
Police halted a scheduled boxing match between Packey McFarland and Grover Hayes in St Louis. Club officers said they would seek an injunction to stop interference, and if granted the fight would be moved to tonight's card.
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Champion Checker Champion Richard Jordan Dies
Richard Jordan the world champion checker player has died at his Edinburgh home, according to messages received by friends in New York. The years old was famed for his unmatched skill and numerous tournament victories. He had long been a leading figure in the international checker scene.
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Amateur wins auto race in record time
Erwin Bergdoll, a Philadelphia amateur driver, won the fourth annual 200 mile Fairmount Park race in 3 18 41 setting a new course record and cutting the lap record to 7 28. Wishart finished second and Ralph Mulford third. one racer Jagersberger crashed but no spectators or contestants were hurt.
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All-Stars Down Athletics In Opener Of Series
Washington October 10 The opening game of the series between McCaffeer's All-stars and the Philadelphia Athletics ended 5 to 2 in favor of the All-Stars. Mullin pitched well, Milan and Gardner stole bases, and Cobb delivered timely hits with Milan and Baker making key defensive plays. Walter Johnson is set to start for the All-Stars in the next game.
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