Axiom Test Ahead as Ruth Goes So Do Yankees
New York baseball watch focuses on the Yankees without Babe Ruth after a left leg injury. Ruth’s absence sets up a string of games against Washington and Philadelphia, with Myrl Hoag stepping in as a capable substitute and McCarthy weighing a cautious return plan. Ruth’s hand and leg injuries previously slowed his pace, but the club shows renewed spirit and heads-up play as the season unfolds.
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Steers Survive Crucial Tests In Pennant Race
Dallas Steers stay on top after a 5 to 3 win over Fort Worth Cats as George Murray shined in relief. Beaumont Exporters rally to beat Galveston Buccaneers 8 to 7 with late hits. Shreveport Sports fall 7 to 3 to Wich Falls despite a high eighth inning. Iton defeats Antonio 4 to 0 behind Carlton's pitching.
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Associated Press
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Owls Loom as Conference Champ
Rice and its Owl squad dominated the 1931 Southwest Conference track meet at USTIN. The Owls scored 73 points to Texas 49, winning 11 of 16 events. A conference record in the 880 was set by Rayer of Rice and Adolph Schiller of Harbour with time 1.57.1, breaking last year's mark by Texas A&M.
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Six-Year-Old Jockey Fatally Falls At Anforan Track
Anforan Race Track reports the death of 16-year-old apprentice rider Felix Roberts after his horse Laumaia slammed into the rail and plunged 30 feet during a late program race. Roberts suffered a broken leg amid the fatal fall as the mount veered abruptly and crashed through the rail.
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Hexas League Home Runs
The Associated Press lists leaders with Gullie of Wichita Falls belting four home runs, followed by Radcliff of Shreveport and Lapan of Shreveport with three and two respectively. Nash of San Antonio and Puccinelli of Houston each have two, along with Mellano of Galveston Cotter of Dallas and Fritz of Beaumont also tallying two.
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Net Men of T.U. To Start Tours
The University of Texas tennis squad prepares for a weekend trip to Fort Worth and Norman Oklahoma for matches against TCU and Oklahoma. Coach E W McDiarmid will field Bruce Barnes Karl Kamrath Earl Taylor and Lucien LaCoste as Texas seeks another perfect start after wins in all season meets.
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Aggies Seek Place In Swim With S M U
College Station April 23 UP The Texas Aggies chase a spot in the Southwest Conference when they face Southern Methodist on Kyle Field. Their pennant lead slipped after a loss to the Texas Longhorns last week.
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Win a Season Ticket Promotion in Local Paper
Readers are invited to enter a season ticket giveaway by printing their name on the entry form and mailing it to the address listed in the notice. The promotion deadline and eligibility details appear in the small print of the page.
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Globe-News
Diamond Dope Results From Yesterday Baseball Totals
Scores from major leagues show Philadelphia defeated New York 5 to 4 while Boston blanked Brooklyn 4 to 0. Chicago edged Pittsburgh 6 to 3 and St. Louis beat Cincinnati 3 to 2. New York led standings with 7 5 victories. Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Brooklyn trailing. Schedule lists Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Pittsburgh among other games. Weather notes mention rain in Pittsburgh and wet grounds in Detroit.
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Tucson Triumphs Over Nogales In Rain Soaked Tilt
In the Arizona-Texas League game Tucson defeated Nogales 7 to 5. Other scheduled pairings Bisbee at Phoenix and El Paso at Globe were postponed due to rain.
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Texas League Wednesday Scores and Standings
Shreveport lost 3 to 7 at Wichita Falls while Fort Worth fell 3 to 5 at Dallas. Galveston beat Beaumont 8 to 7. Houston hosted San Antonio in a night game. Standings show Dallas and Beaumont leading with five hundred records. Wichita Falls and Shreveport at four hundred each. Thursday schedule lists four intercity matchups.
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Promoter Fears Jack May Be Foxy in Wrestling Tournament
Promoter Al Anderson suspects Ray Meyers may enter the tournament under orders from the champion Reynolds. If Meyers wins, Reynolds need not wrestle the winner. The champion dislikes facing Cal Farley and Dutch Mantell failed to force him. Meyers faces Blacksmith Pedigo Friday night at the Armory. Rob Roy and Bo Castle precede. Tickets on sale at City Drug on Polk Street.
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Schreiner Institute Preps for Texas Team
Schreiner Institute's track squad travels to face University of Texas freshmen in a return meet after winning a Kerrville opener. The yearling team includes many track record holders from last year led by William Russell of Hereford, the ace and co-holder of the 100 and 220 yard dash records.
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Arlington Aggies Rout Decatur College 14 to 0
ARLINGTON Tex April 23 North Texas Aggies of Arlington pummeled Decatur College 14 to 0 as ace pitcher Dickey fanned 22 batters and allowed only two hits in the afternoon game. The dominant performance showcased late-season form for the Aggies.
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Plans for Junior Track Tourney Made
Fort Worth plans a track and tennis tourney for two junior college organizations at Texas Christian University stadium. The Texas Junior College Conference meets tomorrow, and the Texas Junior College Athletic Association convenes May 4 at the Christian arena. Teams entering include Weatherford Junior College, Wesley College, Lon Morris, Texas Military College and Clifton Junior College.
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Hot Shots of the Major Leagues
A compact roundup of early season proving leaders across leagues. National League top batters include Berger and Lindstrom with high averages and runs leaders Ott, Sheely, and Klein. Stolen bases list Comorosky and Berger. American League stat leaders feature Vosmik and Ruth with top batting, runs, RBIs, and hits, alongside notable marks by Gehrig, Lary, and Stone.
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Francis Schmidt to Referee Fiesta De San Jacinto Meet
Texas Christian University coach Francis A. Schmidt will leave tonight to officiate at the Fiesta De San Jacinto track and field meet in Fort Worth on Friday and Saturday.
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Amateur boxing event opens in Madison Square Garden
New York hosts the national amateur boxing championships with 162 entrants from 20 states plus teams from Baltimore and New London. Hawaii contributes six fighters led by Benny Akahuela who boxes barefoot. Winthrop Rutherford Jr. of Allamuchy and New York City is notable for a $20 million inheritance and Princeton background.
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Yesterday's Stars Batter Ruth and Five Run Yankees Win
Yesterday as Babe Ruth starred for the Yankees he collected two singles and a double before an injury left him out of a 7-5 win over the Red Sox. Tom Zachary shut out Brooklyn as the Braves won 4-0 on scattered hits. Fred Eichrodt led the White Sox with four hits and four RBIs in a 10-2 victory over Cleveland. Bob Grove struck out seven and allowed seven hits to beat Washington 5-1. Hughie Critz homered to spark the Giants' 5-4 win over Philadelphia as Rabbit Maranville scored twice and drove in two for Brooklyn in a separate rally.
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Drake Coach Will Be Honored Guest at Drake Relays
In Des Moines Iowa tonight Ossie Salem Drake University ten years ago a Norseman coach and developer of college youths will be feted at a testimonial dinner by coaches and athletic fans here for the Drake relays Missing for the first time in several years from the ranks of men gathered for the relays is the late Knute Rockne Salem's fellow Norseman in the coaching ranks
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Christian Netters In Final Workout Before Texas Match
Fort Worth Texas April 23 The Texas Christian tennis team held its last service practice before a forthcoming match with the University of Texas The Christians have won eight straight matches and Bruce Barnes and his Longhorn teammates are rated the strongest in the southwest.
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Dates Set for Amarillo City Golf Championship
The municipal golf championship in Amarillo will be played May 31 and June 6 with qualifiers from May 25 to 30 at River Drive. Open to all Amarillo golfers not belonging to Hillcrest or Amarillo Country Clubs. Former champion Gurney Dodd will defend his title.
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Open golf title may swing to Pacific coast in 1931
In a twofold sports column, Major Fleming's extension at West Point is noted with plan for Capt. Lawrence McCenery Jones as assistant and a possible Navy-Army reconciliation. The piece also recalls Byron Bancroft Johnson’s long battle with baseball and Cobb’s .401 mark in 1922, then shifts to the 1931 National Open likely moving to Los Angeles after recent western-hosted majors.
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Major Fleming
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United States Military Academy
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Lawrence McCeney Jones
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Pacific Net Star to Play in England
Mrs. Anna McCune Harper of Oakland California the first national ranking woman tennis player will compete in the Wimbledon championships this year for the first time. She sails from New York May 15 and expects a rematch with Betty Nuthall who beat her in the 1930 American final. Harper travels with John Van Ryn Marjorie Gladman Lott of Chicago and Lott’s wife.
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Anna McCune Harper
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England
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Betty Nuthall
John van Ryn
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First Annual Tourney For Ranger Golf Star
Rangers Country Club in Ranger Texas announces the first annual Invitation Golf tournament to be held May 29 for three days. Prizes exceed 250 dollars, with winner and runner-up in each flight plus consolation prizes. The cobblestone club house sits by Hagaman Lake on the nine-hole course.
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Trinity University nets past Austin College in Utah? No Waxahachie match
Trinity University netmen defeated Austin College on clay courts in Waxahachie Texas yesterday winning five of six matches. Trinity notched its sixth win of the season. Austin’s sole victory came when McMahon beat Hawes 8 10 7 5 6 3
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