Wolgast and Packey Fight Terms Enter New Stage
Tom Jones and Emil Thiry conferred over terms for a Wolgast versus Packey McFarland bout. Wolgast demands $25,000 regardless of outcome and a 133 pound weight at ringside with a ten round fight. Jones also pushes longer bout and first option to McFarland while considering cities abroad for the match.
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Chicago
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgast
Emil Thiry
Packey McFarland
Jones
Wolgast
McFarland
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bradford firm weaves cloth from human hair
A Bradford manufacturer now produces cloth woven entirely from human hair. It is claimed to be absolutely unbreakable unshrinkable and uncreasable, offering a novel material with remarkable properties.
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Bradford
England
League members meet to draw up 1911 schedule
Representatives from St. Louis College West Texas Military Academy San Antonio Academy and local high schools meet at the High School to plan the 1911 Academic league football season. Marshall Training School and possibly West End Training School expected to join, with games starting mid October and two per week through December.
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St. Louis College
West Texas Military Academy
San Antonio Academy
Marshall Training School
West End Training School
Marshall
River Avenue
Haas to Build Handle Factory in Bay City
H. L. Haas of Haas and Sons plans a Bay City handle factory after inspecting ash timber locally. The Sherman, Texas firm already makes handles and says timber supply supports a five year operation. The Bay City plant will employ about forty workers.
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Dhe
LTO
Prestis
Bay City
Tex
H. IL Haas
Haas and Sons
Sherman
Texas
Post Office Routs Orioles in High‑scoring Winter Play
Post Office beat Orioles 38 to 2 at Krisch park in a decisive morning game. Barker fanned 17 for the Post Office as O'Banion Schwab and Langer led hitters. Elks edge Dalkowitz 7 to 8 after close battle with Groesbeck and Villaret starring.
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Orioles
Krisch Park
Barker
Carolus
O’barnion
Schwab
O’banion
Langer
O’ban
Dix
Tack
Tenth Infantry
Postoffice
Knickerbocker
Lucas
R. H. EB
Ray
Washers and Stowers Split Doubleheader at League Park
In a two game set the Washers beat Stowers 3 to 1 while Stowers won 1 to 0. Jimmy Doran pitched a no hit effort in the second game but took the loss as a seventh inning error allowed the lone run. Crevenstine fanned a dozen in the opener and Tracy struck out nine.
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Washers
Stowers
League Park
Independent Ball
Jimmy Doran
Gueldner
Crevenstine
Tracy
Washer Bros
Gothardt
Froebel
Onion
R. H. E. Towers
Doran
Zuercher
Standings of Clubs Reported by City Matchups
Games listed show Toney with Chicago in Philadelphia Detroit visiting New York Cleveland in Boston St. Louis at Washington and Cleveland in Boston indicating a set of city pairings across leagues or divisions.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Soue
New York Eeree
Taho
Washington Eae
Stouls
National League Results and Today’s Matchups
Yesterday’s results include Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 7 and Boston 4 Chicago 0. Brooklyn and Chicago played to a 0-0 tie. St. Louis shows 320 in a game. Today Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Boston at St. Louis, New York at Pittsburg.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
College scores from multiple cities tonight
At Kansas City Kansas City 5 Toledo 5 called in thirteenth on account of darkness. At Minneapolis Minneapolis 4 Columbus 9. At Milwaukee Milwaukee 3 4 Indianapolis 2 3. St Paul St Paul 10 4 Louisville 4 2.
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Kansas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Cubs Gain Both Ends of Doubleheader at Brooklyn
The Cubs swept both games from Brooklyn as C Smith and Cheney with Richie shut out the Dodgers in game one and two, Hofman with two steals each, Artie collecting seven at bats with five hits. The second game ended after seven innings with no scoring.
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C. Smith
Cubs
Hofman
Artie
Cavalry Polo Teams Clash Tuesday for Cup
The Third Cavalry and the Eleventh Cavalry meet on the lower post field for the Velie trophy. Officers anticipate a hard fought game as the Eleventh seeks to reclaim the cup after a recent loss to the Third Artillery. Both teams arrive well mounted, making the outcome difficult to forecast.
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Third Cavalry
Eleventh Cavalry
Third Artillery
County Criminal Business Reported for Fiscal Year 1911
County Clerk Deats files with the attorney general a report on the county court’s criminal activity for the year ending August 31, 1911. Indictments 4, informations 231, convictions 118, dismissals 148, acquittals 15, quashals 2. Appeals to higher court 1. Cases pending 104. Fines total 1825 dollars with 30 remitted and 1388 collected.
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Austin
Tex
Deats
Attorney General's Department
Court of Criminal Appeals
Three Golden Balls Sign of Lombard Bankers in London
The three golden balls in Lombardy’s arms became a symbol adopted by Lombards who settled in London as bankers and money lenders. Since then pawnbrokers have used the three balls as their sign.
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Lombardy
London
Royal Orchestra Plays At The Saratoga Restaurant Daily
The Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Saratoga restaurant, offering live music for patrons each evening. Local diners enjoy a steady schedule of classical selections and seasonal fare.
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Royal Orchestra
Saratoga Restaurant
Motorcycle Trip Across Texas by George Hunter
George Hunter of Dallas, a well known motorcyclist, is touring Texas by motorcycle. He began in Dallas and plans stops in San Antonio Houston Galveston Bay City and other points. He notes roads are only in fair condition and travels at a leisurely pace.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
George Hunter
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Bay City
Heavyweights Match For Australia Title Soon
Jack Lester of the United States has agreed to meet Sam MacVeagh of California on September 30 in a title bout for the Australian heavyweight championship. Lester currently holds the belt after winning it from Bill Lang nine days earlier. Separately, the United States reports a growing role in fine arts with exports totaling about $1,000,000 last year.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Bill” Lang
Jack Lester
Lester
Sam MacVeagh
United States
Capt Van Schaick Seeks Post Slocum Return
Capt Van Schaick recently released on parole from prison has been offered respectable employment and intends to accept a position. Call a Taxi Both phones 123.
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van Schaick
General Slocum
Knaupp Wins Prize for Accurate Throw at Pelican Park
More than two thousand spectators watched New Orleans 1911 champions perform field day stunts at Pelican park. Catcher Henry Knaupp won the accuracy prize by tossing a ball into a barrel on second base. Doane circled the bases in 14.25 seconds. Hess' team beat Klawitter's in seven innings. Twelve players sailed for Pensacola. A 200 mile pigeon race in the San Antonio district saw wins by H. L. Masch and L. O. Logan with 73 birds released at 7 03 am and first arrival at 11 17 am.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Pelican Park
Henry Knaupp
Doane
Hess
San Antonio
National Association of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers
Raymondsville
Texas
H. L. Masch
L. O. Logan
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Bud” Fisher
Austen
Ace
Dipny
Mager
MR. Hill
Svokee
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Wolgrst
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Packey
U Presa
Elks
Dalkowitz
Frank Onion
Villaret
Groesbeck
Freeman
Huntress
Ontoms
R. H.E. Elks
Villaret, Groesbeck and Schuhardt
Villaret F
Huntress, Freeman and Lane
Braunfels Tigers
Tigers
Tietze
Scholl
Roth
Farnsworth
M. P. Sharks
Texas Eagles
Eagles
Péters
Zelle
Menchor
Pancho
Garcia
Wolff & Marx
Oaklands
Mounted Post
Meyers
Snyder
Syore Invincible
R. H. E. Wolff & Marx
Stanley
Martyn
Ecklers
Teele
Sullivan
Jack Burke
Twenty-second Infantry
Gaim
National League
Weston
Fiat Pittsburgh
American Association
Giants
Cheney
Richie
Cub
Wheat
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Brown
Tyler
Rustlers
Alexander
Phillies
Reds
Sages
Chalmers
Southern League
Little Rock
Sportsmans
Cavalry
Travis County
Championship of
Knaupp
LOT
Youngblood Automobile Company
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