Scribes Favor Austin for Schoolboy Title Picks
Texas writers favor Austin to win the Inter scholastic League championship over Sunset Dallas, predicting a close game and a first title for Austin. The poll shows 60 percent backing Aikin over Sunset, with several editors predicting narrow or decisive Austin wins or Sunset upset.
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Libhock Avalanches
Brulatours Return to Madison Square Garden Fight Show
Promoter Mike Jacobs welcomes Jules Brulatour and wife Hope Hampton to the Beau Jack Tippy Larkin card at Madison Square Garden. The Brulatours, legendary fight backers, arrive after Mrs Brulatour recovers from pneumonia. They review undercard bets and reminisce on past boxing pages.
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Harry Grayson
New York
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Jules Ernest Brulatour
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Jacobs
Hope Hampton
Jules Brilatour
Eskimo Open Golf Meet Set For New Year's Day
The Second Annual Eskimo Open will be at Ross Rogers Municipal Course with $1 entry. Flights will be by handicap and championships awarded for men and women. J. R. Brown and Gene Root won their divisions in the 1942 inaugural event.
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J. R. Brown
Gene Root
Ross Rogers Pro
Tony Galento Plans Return In Six Weeks
Fat Tony Galento announces a six week ring comeback after years running a cocktail lounge. He completed a 12 round workout and aims to face Louis in a benefit bout, saying he will move through today’s heavies like a tank and wants a big fight.
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Buddy Baer
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Christmas Bowling Tourney Arranged
The Banner Bowl sponsors a match play tournament tomorrow with $50 in prizes. The event on Christmas Day is limited to 16 teams with first rounds starting at 1 PM. The winners receive $35 and runners up $15. The Belgian Congo is expanding its production of geranium oil.
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Banner Bowl
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Williams Captures 1942 AL Runs Batted In Title
Boston outfielder Ted Williams won the 137 RBIs in 150 games to top the American League. Joe DiMaggio finished second with 114 RBIs in 154 games while Charley Keller was third with 108 in 152 games. Williams also led in batting and home runs and drew 145 walks as he serves in the naval air corps.
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Tennessee Vols Ready for Sugar Bowl Prep Amid Gulf Coast Workouts
Tennessee coach John Barnhill said the Vols would light train on the edge of the Gulf coast for acclimation before tougher drills in a few days. Tulsa's Golden Hurricane continued polishing its passing game 25 miles away at Bay St. Louis as Christmas Day approached.
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District 2 Award Goes to Dee Smith
Robbie Dee Smith quarterback of the Wichita Falls Coyotes was named District 2 AA player of the year for sportsmanship after a district wide ballot. Charles Cauthorn of Burk Burnett earned second place and Maxie Bell of Vernon finished third.
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Robbie Dee Smith
Texas Horses Vie in Dixie at New Orleans Meet
Texas owners hold about 25 percent of the 900 thoroughbreds at the New Orleans meeting. Valdiia Farms leads with 50, followed by San Antonio’s John L. Sullivan and Fort Worth’s Mrs. H. P. Bonner with 30 each. Texans win a large share of races, including Heartman and Powder Bluff in recent results.
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Thoroughbred Horse Association of Texas
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Picard Quits Golf For Dixie Hog Farm
Oklahoma City December 24. Henry Picard, 36, resigns as pro at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club effective February 1 to raise hogs on his South Carolina farm. A 1939 PGA winner and 1937 Ryder Cup member, he cites war and family as reasons to retire from top competition.
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Pomonoe Country Club
Flushing
Long Island
Byron Nelson
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