Semi-Final Grid Games Draw Crowds in Texas
Thirteenth annual semi finals of the Texas Interscholastic League playoff draw record crowds to Greenville and San Angelo. Port Arthur Yellow Jackets face Greenville Lions in Greenville, while Dallas Tech Wolves meet San Angelo Bobcats in San Angelo.
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Port Arthur
LIONS
San Angelo
Bill Parker
Associated Press
Greenville
Port Arthur Yellow Jackets
Greenville Lions
Waco
Breckenridge
Corpus Christi
Yellow Jackets
Brackenridge
San Antonio
Jim Rogers
Henry Frank
Marshall
Williams
Perry
Luckett
Tom Dennis Robably
Corley
Collida
Hilton
Illiams
Arthur
Dallas Tech Wolves
San Angelo Bobcats
Dallas Tech
Tech
Ampa
Urly Hays
Pampa
Reid
Ted
Tylor
Tucker
Wagon
Tech Wolves
San
Cortemeglia
Stavinsky
Wing
Unusual 1933 Shifts Mark Turf History and States Support
NEA Service Turf Writer notes 1933 as a pivotal year in racing with New York nearly dying off due to anti betting laws. Fifteen states revived racing with new “sport kings,” while Maryland and Kentucky posted profits and rising two year olds like Mata Hari and Naval Cadet excite Derby talk. Jockey Jack Westrop emerged as a new sensation, challenging long-standing records.
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New York
New York State
Mata Hari
Ravaar
Par Star
Chickstraw
Discovery
Holyatone
Red Wagon
Black Buddy
Kentucky
Naval Cadet
Lefty Grove Caps 1993 AL Pitching Crown Amid Upsets
Left hander Robert Moses Grove won the American League pitching title for a ninth season, posting 24 wins and 8 losses and pitching 275 innings. Cleveland’s Monte Pearson led in ERA at 2.33, with Joe Meving and Jack Russell close behind. Yankee pitcher Russell Van Atta ranked high among top honorees.
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Chicago
Robert Moses Grove
Athletics
Red Sox
Grove
Yankees
Cleveland
Monte Pearson
Toledo
American Association
Joe Meving
Jack Russell
Senators
Russell van Atta
Yankee Southpaw
Santa Fe Bowlers Beat Bert's Boys
The Santa Fe bowlers defeated Bert's Boys in a league match. Bert's team name was reportedly altered to avoid another brand reference.
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Santa Fe
Bert
Bert's Tavnm
Texas Alleys
Artin
Llenwerck
Innson
cCullough
Bert's Tavern
Eather
Sailor Moran Faces Joe Kopecky in Amarillo Wrestling Card
Top bout pits Sailor Moran of Arkansas against East Texas star Joe Kopecky with Kopecky aiming for Otis Clingman after a holiday home visit. Semi final features Jack Curtis versus Cyclone Mackey and Andy Tremaine versus Dick Kanty. Curtain raiser pairs Charles Heard with Joe Bosser. Moran seeks revenge after Kopecky claimed a prior win.
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Sailor Moran
Arkansas
Joe Kopecky
East Texas
Jack Curtis
Cyclone Mackey
Andy Tremaine
Dick Kanty
Charles Heard
Joe Bosser
Otis Clingman
Dick Kanthe
Kopecky
Moran
Whip Clingman
Gus Kallio
Designation of Burial Place Up to Court in Dallas
Dallas district court opened hearings to decide who controls the burial location of W. A. Burnett. The dispute pits wife No. 2 Zadie Burnett against friends of Burnett’s first wife seeking burial in St. Louis beside wife No. 1. A temporary restraining order paused burial plans as testimony weighed Burnett’s last wishes versus estate actions.
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Dallas
U.P
T. A. Work
Texas
W. A. Burnett
Dallas Roofing Company
Zadie Burnett
Burnett
St. Louis
Andrew J. Priest
E. M. Shinall
Bowling's rise noted as world sport history lesson
NEA Service writer recounts bowling from Stone Age stones to modern indoor leagues. It traces spread from Germany and England, Drake at Plymouth Hoe, Dutch entry to the U S about 300 years ago, and the rise of organization with the ABACBC and ABC. It notes 25,000 parlors and 10,000,000 fans with 7,000,000 in organized teams.
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Jimmy Donahue
NEA Service
United States
Rip van Winkle
New York
National Bowling Association
American Bowling Congress
Aimee Seeks Divorce and Backing Out of Hutton Name
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton files a cross complaint in her divorce case seeking a divorce from David Hutton and removal of the surname Hutton. She cites alleged conduct during his vaudeville tour and after he deserted Angelus Temple. The nine page reply accuses him of associating with scantily dressed show girls and demanding money in the small hours.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Angelus Temple
Hutton
Lions Are Put Through Paces Before Rose Bowl
St Louis December report says Columbia University Lions, led by coach Lou Little, slim at weight but fast and deceptive in practice ahead of the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl clash with Stanford in Pasadena. Ferrar’s scholastic problems threaten his eligibility as the standout tackle battles to join the forward wall.
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ST. Louis
Lou Little
Columbia University
Lions
Stanford
Pasadena
Little
Dallas
Texas
Fl Paso
Tucson
Ariz
Cliff Montgomery
al Barabas
Derby Day Set For May 3 At Louisville Track
The 1934 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday May 5 announced by Col Matt J Winn head of the American Turf Association and Churchill Downs. Officials said the Derby stake may not be reduced. the added value has stood at 50000. The Kentucky racing commission may grant Churchill Downs a 19 day spring meeting from April 28 to May 19 with admission prices cut about one third for Derby Day and roughly one half on other days.
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Louisville
Matt J. Winn
American Turf Association
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Racing Commission
Caone Winn
Breach of promise suit yields five thousand verdict
Hazel Myartle Jean St. Pierre won a $5,000 judgment against Hutton alleging a breach of promise. The case claims Hutton caused permanent injury by shouting the verdict at their Lake Elsinor home and threatened to publish scandalous stories to disrupt Angelus Temple.
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Hazel Myartle
Jean St. Pierre
Hutton
Lake Elsinor
Angelus Temple
Notre Dame Upset Tops 1933 Sports Poll Surprises
New York December 21 The Associated Press poll lists Notre Dame football’s four straight shutouts followed by a one point win over West Point as the year’s top upset with 33 votes. Other notable shocks include Army comeback and Vines fading in tennis. Giants also draw attention for baseball feats.
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New York
Notre Dame University
West Point
Associated Press
Meads
Notre Dame
Army
South Bend
Giants
Senators
Vines
United States
Ellaworth Vines
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Primo Carnera
Jack Sharkey
Fight Results From Associated Press Roundup
In Sioux City Young Rightmeter and Jackie Wilson fought to a draw. Larry Udell defeated Far Mason by decision. Freddie Miller outpointed Sammy Le Vine and Laddie Tonelli beat Johnny Terry. Jess Freeman edged Frankie Sanzone. Henry Palmeier topped Al Cortez. England adopts Gregorian calendar in 1752.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Young Rightmeter
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Drew
Larry Udell
Aberdeen
Far Mason
Albert Lea
Chicago
Freddie Miller
Cincinnati
Sammy Levine
Laddie Tonelli
Marseilles
Johmny Terry
Youth Rides 299 Winners During Year
Jack Westrope, a 16 year old Montana jockey, nears a 300th win in a year after riding Ghehalis at Epsom Downs. He has 209 wins this year, a record pace since 1908, with past leaders including Powers and Walter Miller. His apprenticeship ends next month as he faces the pro ranks.
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Chicago
U.P
Jack Westrope
Westrope
Ghehalis
Epsom Downs
Houston
Tex
Powers
Walter Miller
Undergraduates Club Hosts Christmas Dance at El Taos
The High School club plans a Christmas dance tonight at El Taos with prizes awarded by floor-number arrangements. Music will be supplied by the High School Orchestra of eight pieces, and organizers include Mrs. H. A. Bragg W. D. Walsh Rex Hourough Glen Holbrook LeRoy Gay Miss Lee Ruth Bragg Miss Evelyn Slay Miss Dorothy Cornelius and Miss Jackie Bragg.
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el Taos
Muale
H. A. Bragg
W. D. Walsh
Rex Hourough
Glen Holbrook
LeRoy Gay
Lee Ruth Bragg
Evelyn Slay
Dorothy Cornelius
Jackie Bragg
Shrine Temple Holiday Dance Crowds Expected
Shrine Temple ballroom nears capacity as organizers promote the largest dance of the year. Shriners in fez admitted free while guests pay 1 dollar per couple. Vaughn Brothers orchestra will provide the music for the 9 o'clock start tomorrow night.
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Shrine Temple
Vaughn Brothers Orchestra
Racing lineage in a young jockey's story
The piece recalls a young rider who will turn 17 on January 18 next year and his father 8. R. Westrope who once owned a string of Indian ponies on quar ter tracks in the Far West. It notes the elder Westrope learned rough riding and that a brother was killed at Agua Caliente while he himself suffered a severe spill at Oriental Park, keeping him out for 16 days.
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Oriental Park
Havana
Westrope
Earl Sande
8. R. Westrope
Far West
Agua Caliente
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Say Blatz
By Max Riddle
Larranaga
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Saratoga Association
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Laurel
Holystone
Ted Sloan
Jack Westrop
Johnnie Gilbert
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Richards
Gilbert
Meade
Yowell
Porter
Singing Wood
Inlander
John Hay Whitney
John A. Widener
War Glory
Chocolate Soldier
Gallant Sir
Samuel D. Riddle
Dwyer
Lawrence
Clingman
Germany
Tury
Europe
Henry the Eighth
British Isles
Spain
English Channel
Sir Francis Drake
Plymouth Hoe
Francis
Aimee
David Hutton
Associated Press Sports
By Alan Gould
George Kirkley
G. Garner
Ivan Parke
L. Hardy
Johnny Gibert
Baker
Washington Park
Hawthorne
Caner Pro
DIAL
Polley’s Gun Shop
the Armory
Taylor
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