Remembering the early Texas league managers and players
A retrospective recounts the 1900s Texas league era with managers like Cap Leedy and Bob Coleman, players such as Honus Buzé and Jim Conner, and shifts from 1903 through the 1920s. It notes leadership changes, pennants, and the evolving lineup of teams and helmsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Sper
Gan Antonio
Tori Conner
George
Cap
Leedy
Bob Coleman
Lelby
Emall
Coleman
Fort Worth Hires Art Phelan as Baseball Club Manager
Fort Worth menus announced Art Phelan will manage the Fort Worth Baseball club. Phelan, ex Panthers coach, returns to Fort Worth after leading Shreveport and guiding Tampa Bay’s baseball efforts. Robinson praised his proven league value and urgent aim to build a pennant contender next season.
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Fort Worth
Art Phelan Bea Brea
Ted Robinson
Panthers
Akippee
Phelan
Frank Snyder
Ieét
Art Dilan
Bhreveport
Bis Sports
Aids
Kort
Wilke Etming Boom
Cate
Ted Hobbson
Shreveport
Fival
Eeasode
Jake Als
Als
Robinson
Phelas
Phe
Jan
Art Phelan
Frank Gnyder
Frogs Offer Proof He Wasnt
Sports note from Oct 22, 42 recalls Texas A&M game at College Station. Dispatches credited the loss to a late field goal after a close contest. J Willan Hidings of Tejas Christian University cites statistics arguing Leland gained insufficient yards to avoid criticism from fans as the game unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay FE Talbot JR
Paras
Faves
Ig Mbether Osa
Lea
Tand
Texad Aggies
College Station
Kyte
Weed
J. Willan Hidings
Aileporuiné of Journalisma
Tejas Christian University
Widings
Leland
Nevertlay Ks Fon C. SC
Fiske
Mre Rhdingsy
Lestland
Mexican Matman Wins in San TrAngisco
Jose Dominguez claimed the Masemelabe wrestling championship at Moode Norbeck, after a bout in San Francisco. Canadian challenger Norbeck was fatally injured, ending the match with Dominguez the victor last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN _TRANGISCO
Jose Dominguez
Moode Norbeck
Mplon
Canada
Fatway
Rangers Face Freshman Challenge At Austin Stadium
The Ban Antonio Junior College Rangera meet the Texas Shorthorns freshmen in Austin Stadium at 3 50 Thursday afternoon. Fifty odd reserves will be watched to judge the material for North Texas army beam. The Shorthorns seek strong showing to earn a place with the Longhorns next year. The Ranger squad travels by auto Thursday morning seeking a win after a recent loss to Brownsville Junior College.
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Antonio Junior College Rangera
Tera University
Austin Stadium
Apainol
Feneree
Peone
Alderson
Texas Freesmen
Nort Geogon
Shorthorns
Longhorn
Rangera
Ranger
Austin
Brownsville Junior College
Robert Greenwade
Levinsky Slatery Matched for Nov 6 Fight
Chicago boxing fans learned Oxen King Levinsky will meet Jimmy Slattery in an eight round bout on November 6 at the Chicago Stadium. The pairing was confirmed after an attraction billed Otto You Torat Jack Renault battle.
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Chicago
King Lerinsky
Jimmy Slattery
Dulfala
Otto You
Bullfighting notes from New York and Spain adjust crowd draws
An oddly garbled item discusses bullfight figures in New York and Spain. It mentions popular figure Franklin Brooksgaite and a season average of 100 appearances, plus earnings cuts for the matador's entourage. Franklin earns three pienilers and a cook accompanies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sidney Franklin
Brooksgaite
Spain
Franklin
Paul Jones Defeats Harper In Atlanta Wrestling Card
Paul Jones of Houston Texas defeated Harper in Atlanta on October 22 in a best two of three heavyweight wrestling match. Harper won the first fall in 28 minutes 14 seconds with a hook scissors. Jones captured the second fall in 0 minutes and seconds and finished the bout with a flying body slam five minutes after the bout began.
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Paul Jones
Harper
Atlanta
Houston
Texas
Paul Garner
Dal- Jase
Warper
Jones
Fine
Athletics Stars Put On Game At Jackson
A game at Jackson featured Jimmy Foss at first base with George Fornshaw guiding the field as his team defeated AL Simmons’ club 8 to 3 before 1550 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics’ Stars
Jackson Jackson
Misa
Jimmy Foss
George Fornshaw Gateher
AL Simmons
Lanier Faces St. Anthony's in Muddy Grid Battle
St Marys field hosts a windy clash as Lanier and St Anthony's Jackets vie for advantage. Injuries threaten Lanier with several starters sidelined including first-string fullback on bench. Local officials name referees while lineups hint at substitutions and a potential late shift.
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Anthony's College
Ite
Gene
Frank Kilday
St. Anthony's
Stanley
Will Drauman
Drauman
Jul Ta Brosler
Bussimimons
Thist
Keausson
Buckeye Team Beats Boerne in Football Showdown
The Buckeyes defeated Boerne High 47 to 0 or 7? The article notes Buckeyes scored multiple touchdowns by Gilson Gardner Roberts Alexander Hartung and Tahourcade with extra points by Carna han. Wilson starred for Boerne. Boerne will host the Buckeyes next Friday. Also mentions hockey location and Niagara Falls machine sale talks as premature.
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Buckeyes
Boerne
Boerne High School
B. Gilson
R. Gardner
KR. Roberts
Alexander
Hartung
Tahourcade
Dick Carnahan
Wilson
Boerne High
Hoerne
Lewis
Wisconsin and Purdue clash in Big Ten thriller
October 2 report from Chicago outlines Wisconsin seeking revenge at Purdue in a heated Big Ten showdown. Badgers rally behind strong defense and risky plays, despite injuries to Sack and Linfor, as coach Glen Thistle attempts a new backfield. Illinois revamps its lineup to face Michigan, while Northwestern battles smallpox vaccine effects and Indiana eyes a Dallas trip against Southern Methodist University.
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Chicago
Purdue
Wisconsin
Badgers
Oyer
Vardue
Tridgers
Revorda
Feary
Song
Turedoc
Scar
Glen Thisdlewalte
Joe Linfor
Michigan
Alex Yunerite
Sonkormore
Moss
Illinois
Obie State
Harry Kinke
Sianley Fleer
Big Ten
Iit
Northwestern
Teo
Bob Gonsa
Tiny Engebriteen
Wildcats
College
Indiana
Imskinz
Southern Methodists
Dallas
Texas
Serra
Caeval
Tooriers
Dallas Lowerram
Amos Alonzo
Polo Teams Start Round Robin Event
The opening polo match of the annual fall polo tournament saw Cant. Jack Hetlinger’s Wanderers defeat the 12th Field Riflery 11 to 9 at Miller Field in the season opener. Five teams compete in a round robin over several weeks including the San Antonio Polo Club.
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Eccomd
Wis
Marbord
Ath
Kelly Field
Werere
Cant
Jack Hetlinger
Riltery
Miller Ficht
Ute
Fick- Unger
Wanderers
San Antonio
Polo Club
Florida Eleven Gone Bat Mascot Carries On
SHIGAGO, Oct 22 UP IPron kin's football teas apparency wasn't satisfied with clawing to the University of Chicago elven on the field last Saturday. After the rams Ike Floridiana left their pet alligator behind to every on, the pet le 19 years old and bee developed a bad temper. No sooner one hr presented to the acting Maroon captain, Andy Brislen, hag he carried on by biting Andy's lager. Even Conric Smos Alones Stang was decalened with a ramp wher he tried to make a friendly overture. So the reptily is now caged in the Maroon dressing room while he r somewhat fearful athletex wait word s on their proposal that an equerium or foe take the alligator off their banda. Stagganid! He's a bad actor. Marbs Annnis the Flocis gave i al wn.
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Shigago
UPI
Pronkin
University of Chicago Elven
Rams
Ike Floridiana
Andy Brislen
Andy
Conric Smos
Reptily
Tennis Stars Wed in West
Santa Monica Calif Oc rn Fy Tobn Yao Rinson Maejoria Gladman, prominent tennis players, wed tonight at Augustine by the Sea Episcopal Church. Their romance began on the tennis courts, meeting repeatedly at tournaments here and abroad. Gladman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Gladman of Mar Viel, won the USC women's intercollegiate tennis crown while Rinson hails from East Orange New Zealand via Derby University. The couple plans to honeymoon privately and settle in Philadelphia.
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Jsanta Monica
Calif
Oc Rn
Tobn
Yao Rinson Maejoria Glailinnn
Hell
Augustine-by
Sra Episcopal
Mies Gladman
Alfred Gladman
Mar Viele
University of Southern California
Ryan
East Oreanger
N. Z
Drivedon University
United States Davison
Philadelphia
Coast Series Gets Started
The Los Angeles Angel and the Hollywood Stars begin the playoff for the 1930 Pacific Coast league pennant in Los Angeles. The series winner earns 6000 dollars with 4000 for the loser. starter choices include Ed Baclt or Cerrol Yerkes, with Beecht or Big Jim Caroer likely for Hollywood. Henry Severeid catches.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Angel
Hollywood Stars
Toa Angeles
Hollywood
Dnck Telievelt
Angel
Ed Bacelt
Cerrol Yerkes
Acound
Harry Konnak
Beecht
Hollswood
Big Jim Caroer
Yerkes
Brack
Poynet
Henk
Boxing Results From Various Cities Show Wide Decisive Wins
A mixed boxing card lists Eck Gaxing of Boston outpointing Don O Kelly of Ireland while New York boxer Isse Santo stops Ting Deffner of Philadelphia. Battling Levinsky knocks out Joe Simms. Stribling and Trabou win by points in separate bouts. In another card Chuck Burns loses to Hary Dillon, Bud Taylor and Santiago Zorilla draw. Tom Angeles defeats Hector McDonald in Vancouver. In Bastrop Texas a top clash with Eagle Lake High School promises a hard fought game as Bastrop Bears visit on October 22 for the 1930 Maton event.
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Eck Gaxing
Boston
Don O'Kelly
Ireland
New York
Isse Santo
Portugal
Ting Deffner
Philadelphia
Battling Levinsky
Joe Simms
St.Louis
Hopeka
Herbert
San Antonio
Texas
Seatte
Wash
Bud Taylor
Terre France
Ind
Santiago Zorilla
Penatma
Drew
Tom Angeles
Tod Morgan
Hector McDonald
Vancouver
B.C
Bastrof YS
Eagle Lake
Hastrol
Texass
Bastrop Bears
Frieday
Incri Gegeters
Sastrop Beare
Kerrville to Play Corpus Christy Friday
Kerrville Antlers of Texas high school head to Corpus Christi on Friday for a Class A football game. The trip marks the team’s longest road journey of the season as they face Corpus Christi brand new opponents.
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Kerrville
Corpus
Texas
Livy Antlers
Vf Ticy High School
Corpus Ohris
Corpus Christy Tinevanoors
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