Famous Natl Manager to Name 1912 Skipper
Word from Chicago dated Oct 20 says Cincinnati Nationals president Herrmann has signed a 1912 manager described as a famous shortstop but without revealing the identity. Speculation centered on Joe Tinker, though sources say no deal exists for his release and Tinker denies it.
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Baseball shortstop rumor narrows to two veterans
The statement denies personal involvement in an announced plan and notes the crowded field of eligible shortstops. It is believed the target lies between Hans Wagner of Pittsburgh or Hugh Jennings of Detroit, given their fame and status.
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Pittsburg
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Winter League to Meet for Rosters and Rules
San Antonio winter baseball clubs meet tonight at 8 to finalize rosters for the November 5 double header season opener. Each club must cut players to twelve. treasurer receives guaranteed payments. umpires chosen by ballot. park committee to report. Current members include Post Office Higgins Co Round Ups Orioles Twenty second Infantry and Third Cavalry. Royal Orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.
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Knights Triumph in Return Game at YMCA
Knights of King Arthur defeated the business boys team 12 to 8 at the YMCA court. Business squad featured Shelton Stein Darby N Doyle E Doyle Brawner Dalzell R Wright Reeves. Knights lineup included Armstrong Yantis Jeffries Wright. Call 2270-21 to arrange a junior match.
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Turner Ninepin League Brisk in Turners Bowl Night
In the Turner Ninepin League Dunham and Richey split two games in the Turner Bowl. Dunham’s team showed late surge with Tees and Waters leading while Richey countered in the second game to pull out a close victory. Scores: first game Dunham 270, Richey 264. second game Richey 286, Dunham 254.
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Thompson to Fight in Australia Under McIntosh
Cy clone Johnny Thompson will sail for Australia November 1 to fight in five matches under promoter Hugh McIntosh. Negotiations were closed by McIntosh's agent Tom Andrews and Thompson has cancelled all pending U S. bouts.
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Associated Press
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Hugh McIntosh
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West Texas Cadets Held To 0 0 Tie By Bankers
The West Texas Military academy football team and Frost Bank Independents played a 0 0 tie at YMCA Park after two 15 minute halves. Cadets showed offensive drive to the five yard line but were kept scoreless by disciplined bankers with strong line defense and sure tackling led by Barnes Sims Pardue. West Texas star A Sheldon punted and carried well. W Rote Butler and Sims contributed solid defensive work.
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Johnny Grant Backed by All New York Fans
A spirited tribute praises Johnny Grant for his baseball prowess. The piece declares New York stands with him, offering cheers and support to achieve glory, victory, and the banner.
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Local College and Military Gridiron Actions This Saturday
The University of Texas faces Baylor at Clarkfield in Austin with little trouble anticipated. Fort Sam Houston soldiers begin their series Saturday as Twenty-second infantry meets Third cavalry at 3:30 PM. St Edward's College visits for a high school contest as St. Louis College and engineers clash at West End. Auburn meets A M at Gaston Park with Lt. Baehr umpiring.
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Larned to Lead U S Team for Davis Cup in Australia
William A. Larned, seven time lawn tennis champion, will head the American team to Australia to regain the Davis Cup. Earlier fears had suggested only Maurice P. McLaughlin and Beals C. Wright might represent the United States in the Christ Church New Zealand matches.
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Associated Press
New York
William A. Larned
America
Australia
Christ Church
New Zealand
Maurice P. McLaughlin
Beals C. Wright
Baptist Academy Eleven Set For San Marcos Clash
The report notes Baptist academy football team prepared to battle in San Marcos next Monday after key player R. Young retired early with a collar bone injury. Lineups mention Parke, Rothe, Barnes, Sheldon and others as officials set two 15 minute halves.
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Baptist Academy
San Marcos
R. Young
Fund Steadily Growing for Delegates’ Entertainment
A Cham ber of Commerce committee raises funds for the baseball convention entertainment in this city. By noon the subscription reaches 1200 dollars with nearly 700 dollars collected since last Monday. secretary Carrington and a committee visited breweries and wholesale businesses in a motor campaign to close the gap of about 1500 dollars needed to reach 2500 by Saturday evening.
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Wrights Experimenting To Perfect Low Speed Flight
Orville Wright and assistants repaired their glider after a wreck at Kill Devil N C and hope for a flight today. Authorities say the Wrights aim to create a self sustaining machine at low speed, with military scouting potential cited as the advantage.
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Kill Devil
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Magnates of West Texas Circuit Plan Eight-Club League
J J Dickinson of the Southwest Texas Baseball league calls a meeting in San Antonio on November 11 and 12 to consider expanding from six to eight clubs. Victoria and Corpus Christi face reorganization to remain in the circuit while several towns seek entry. Dickinson notes protection money has been paid to the national commission.
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Tex
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Southwest Texas Baseball League
San Antonio
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Corpus Christi
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New York Boxer Tommy Murphy Beats Phil Brock in Ten-Round Win
In New York last night Tommy Murphy of New York defeated Phil Brock of Cleveland in a ten round bout. Murphy showed superiority in infighting and led for seven rounds with no knockdowns recorded.
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