Quarter finals set for Texas high school football title
Six teams Highland Park Dallas Tech Port Arthur San Angelo Pampa and Greenville advance to state quarter finals after Saturday wins. Pampa to meet San Angelo with site to be decided by coin flip in Lubbock notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Tyler
Pampa
Abilene
Port Arthur
Yellow Jackets
San Jacinto High School
Houston
Highland Park
Wichita Falls
Dallas ‘Tech
Central High of
Fort Worth
Dallas
Tex
San Angelo
Lubbock
The
Harvesters
Bobcats
Allas Highland Park
Dallas Tech
San Antonio Brackenridge
Porth Arthur
Corpus Christi
Dallas Highland Park
Greenville Lions
Tyler Lions
Tech
Fort Worth Central
Houston San Jacinto
Rice Owls to Play Big Time Schedule in 1934
Rice Institute athletic officials announced a 11 game football schedule for 1934 with at least 10 major contests. Key dates include September 22 open, September 29 S S U at Houston, October 6 Purdue at La Fayette, October 13 S M U at Houston, October 27 Texas at Houston, November 17 Texas A M at College Station, and November 24 T C U at Houston. December 1 Baylor undecided location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Jimmys
Rice Institute
Warriors Grill
Gaylord Johnson
Men’s Athletics
Wow
Dallas
S.S. U
Houson
Purdue
la Fayette
Ind
Creighton
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ark
Texas A. and M
College Station
Baylor, Place
University of Arkansas
Joe Utay
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Centenary College
Shreveport
Madison Bell
Texas A
Major Leagues Open Meetings Face Player Deals And Rules
Major league owners gather in Chicago as the annual meetings begin with talks on radio broadcasting a standard ball and trade activity. Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics is central in looming player deals with speculation Earnshaw could move to Chicago White Sox amid interest from Boston and New York.
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Chicago
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Athletics
Mack
George Earnshaw
Chicago White Sox
Earnshaw
Charlie Berry
Cash
Boston
New York
Red Sox
Southwest Conference Concludes Distracted 1933 Season
The 1933 Southwest Conference football campaign ended with no official champion as Arkansas faced penalties for an ineligible player. Texas Christian and Baylor tied for second while Texas A. and M. backed Arkansas for the title. Coach changes and a midseason reconstruction marked a tumultuous year.
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Dallas
University of Arkanas Razorbacks
Heinie
Schlueter
Baylor
Rice
Texas Christian
Razorbacks
Arkansas
Baylor University
Hopes Dwindle as Eight Teams Remain in Grid Race
National baseball rumors link Tigers and Reds to new managers with Mickey Cochrane and Jim Bottomley among names. Giants and Indians face player moves. Texas Interscholastic League playoff bracket narrows to quarterfinals with Brackenridge, Highland Park, Port Arthur, Dallas Tech, and others advancing after decisive wins.
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Corsicana
Corsicana Tigers
Brackenridge
Brackenridge Eagles
Highland Park
Wichita Fall Coyotes
Highlanders
Willie McFarlane Wins Miami Open in Narrow Victory
Willie McFarlane, 42, from Tuckahoe New York, captured the Miami-Biltmore $10,000 open golf tournament with a 288 total after a final 70. Johnny Revolta and Ralph Guidahl tied for second at 202, with Tommy Armour and Paul Runyan sharing third at 294. McFarlane heads to the Pasadena Open starting December 22 in California.
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Coral Gables
Fla
U.P
Willie McFarlane
California
MacFarlane
Tuckahoe
N. Y
Johnny Revolta
Menominee
Mich
Ralph Guidahl
St. Louis
Bill Roper Dead From Infection at 53
Philadelphia obituary notes William W. Roper a famed football tactician and political and business figure dies at 53 after a two month infection. He aimed to repeal prohibition and legalize Sunday sports in Pennsylvania. Survived by widow and two children. Funeral services tentatively set for Tuesday.
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Philadelphia
William W
Bill) Roper
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Roper
Anderson May Be Texas U. Coach
Notre Dame football mentor Herthly Anderson says he intends to keep coaching at the collegiate level. Reports link three schools University of Texas Auburn and Kentucky with bids, but he declines to comment.
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Chicago
Herthly
Hunk) Anderson
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame University
University of Texas
Auburn University
University of Kentucky
Anderson
Tiny Thornhill
Stanford
Notre Dame
John Pesek
al Jolson
Rotary leader Dr. Paul F B Titsworth dies in Alfred
Dr Paul F B Titsworth president of Alfred University and a U S representative of Rotary International's international service committee died Sunday of heart disease. He was 72 years old.
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Alfred, N. Y
Paul FB. Titsworth
Alfred University
United States
International Service Committee
Rotary International
Services To Honor Louisiana Woman
Mrs G C Roussel, longtime Thibodaux family member and Houston resident for 38 years, died after an extended illness. Burial today in Houston. Survived by husband two sons Hubert and Royal Roussel staff writer and city editor of the Houston Press and two daughters Mrs Julian G Spence of Houston and Mrs Arthur E Cline of San Antonio.
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Houston
U.P
G. C. Roussel
Thibodaux
Hubert
Royal Roussel
The
Houston Press
Julian G. Spence
Arthur E. Cline
San Antonio
Canyon College Prexy to Address Wolflin PTA
Dr. J. A. Hill of Canyon will be principal speaker at the Wolflin Parent-Teacher Association meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 at the school building. Patrons urged to attend.
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J. A. Hill of
Canyon
Wolflin
Parent-Teacher Association
Parading sports odds and anecdotes from old era figures
A collage of sports vignettes notes Hominy Joe and other era athletes, from horse racing hints to wrestling and boxing stars. Mentions include Ken Overlin, Ellsworth Vines, Bill Tilden, Stanislaus Loaysa, Babe Didrikson and Moe Kelsch with casual reflections on earnings and status.
Brother's Presence Buoys San Angelo Gridiron Hero
In San Angelo Texas on December 11 Harry Haya slept beside his brother James Curly Heys, star fullback for the San Angelo High School team. Curly’s late nights coincided with Smiles, as San Angelo later beat Sweetwater district title, Bowie 27 7 in bi district play, and prepared to face Pampa.
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San Angelo
Tex
Harry Haya
James
Curly) Heys
el Paso
Harry
Curly
Bobcats
E. L
Tiny) Hays
Curly Hays
Sweetwater
Bowie
Pampa
Boss Shannon Ready to Spend Life in Prison
Coleman Texas December 11 Shannon sentenced to life for conspiracy in the kidnapping of Oklahoma City millionaire Charles F. Urchel. Shannon said he will be a model prisoner and blamed George Machine Gun Kelly for his plight. He is staying in Paradise area under court leave to settle business affairs.
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Coleman
Tex
Shannon
Charles F. Urachel
Oklahoma City
Paradise
Grady Woodruff
George
Hardware Salesman Dies in Clovis After Travel Work
John 8 Merry fifty year old traveling salesman for the Morrow Thomas Hardware Company died at 4 am in Clovis New Mexico. Funeral services are set for 2 30 pm Tuesday in Clovis with burial undecided between Clovis and Wichita Kansas. A Panhandle Hardware Implement Traveler's Club member he had worked with Morrow Thomas for ten years. While in Amarillo he resided with his brother Max Merry at 18 Van Buren Street.
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John
Merry
Morrow
Thomas Hardware Company
Clovis
N. M
Wichita
Kan
Panhandle Hardware Implement Traveler's Club
Morrow Thomas
Amarillo
Max Merry
van Buren
Alleged Leaks in Gold Price Probed
Washington December investigation underway to determine if the daily gold price leaks to speculators before the official announcement. Earle Bailie, special assistant to Secretary Morgenthau, leads the probe. no evidence of leaks has been disclosed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Earle Bailie
Morgenthau
Newa
Good Chance for Repeal in Texas Stevenson Says
Houston report says Speaker Coke Stevenson of the Texas House of Representatives believes repeal of Texas dry law has a very good chance at the polls. He also thinks the question will likely be submitted by the next legislature. He may seek the governorship but declines to commit.
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Houston
Dee
Coke Stevenson
Texas House of Representatives
Texas
Stevenson
New Anne Adams Pattern 1722 for Afternoon Frock
Pattern 1722 features a deep V neckline, high collar, and a drop shoulder line with tucked sleeves. Describes fabrics satin velvet crepe and contrast trims, with sizes 14 to 42 and yardage for size 16. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and price details for pattern and catalog. Address orders to Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept New York City.
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Anne Adama
Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
UT Austin Joke Leads to Editor's Probation
The Texas Ranger humor magazine at the University of Texas suspended editor Morria Ginas Abilene for a joke deemed too crude. Discipline committee ruled the piece violated dignity and propriety, halting his editing duties for the current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Ranger
University of Texas
Morria Ginas
Abilene
Ranger
Pelican
University of California
Dean V. I. Moore
University
University Regents
Dean Moore
Glass
Refinery Work Resumes After Texas City Walkout
Pan American refinery in Texas City restarts operations as 1,700 workers return to their jobs after a two day strike shutdown sparked by a sympathy walkout. D. J. Smith, vice-president, arrived from New York and announced plans to resume construction. Twelve men were arrested in connection with the disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Tex
Pan American Company
D. J. Smith
New York
Smith
Killer Ends Life After Ranch Shooting Tragedy
In Bisbee Aziz Dee Savage, 61, a Sulphur Springs rancher, killed three family members including 6 year old Dorothy Monteliar after a quarrel on Savage's ranch then fatally wounded himself with a gunshot. Authorities say he died in a Douglas hospital the day after.
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Bisbee
Aziz
Dee
Pal L
Savage
Sulphur Springs
Douglas Hospital
Claude M. Monteliar
Dorothy
Bright Arrow colored shirts promise Sanforized Shrunk warranty
An advertisement urges men to try new Arrow colored shirts described as stylish and salting up a white wardrobe. The copy repeats a slogan about men not being as bright and claims the shirts are Sanforized Shrunk guaranteed to hold their shape.
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Beaumont
Amarillo College Badgers
Blanco
Roy
Rush
Mayes
Knowles
Combs
Jennie Baker
Byerly
Fish
Smucker
Wimberly
Norton
Cartee
Mendenhal
Wyble
Gordon
Green
Purdon
Rice Owls
Horned Frogs
Southern Methodist Mustangs
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St. Mary's Gaels
Mustangs
Bob Grove
George Walberg
Max Bishop
Detroit Tigers
Mickey Cochrane
Cincinnati
Donie Bush
Larry McPhail
Reds
Jim Bottomley
Marty McManus
Boston Red Sox
Burt Shotten
Philadelphia Nationals
New York Giants
Travis Jackson
Frank O’doul
Wes Ferrell
Cleveland Indians
Associated Press
Brownsville
Pampa Harvesters
Bill Rover
Texas U
Rotary
Louisiana
Canyon College
PREXY
Henry McLemore
United Press
Ted Sloan
Kokomo
Indiana
Johnny Dunder
National Guard
Ken Overlin
U. S
Colorado
Ellsworth Vines
Jack Crawford
Bill Tilden
Bill
Stanislaus Loaysa
Billy Petrolle
Loayza
Paul Berlenbach
Harlem
Babe Didrikson
Babe
Mose Kelsch
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mule Haas
Montclair
N. J
Newsy Lalonde
Les Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Leafs
Leslie Munn
Brooklyns
Great North Woods
Boston U
Columbia
Lions
Onne
Cam
T. U
Killer
AY Lee
Trump
Blackburn Bros
Panhandle
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