Badgers Lose to John Tarleton Plowboys in Stephenville
Arlington Tex Feb 18 The Amarillo Junior College Badgers fell 30 to 40 to the John Tarleton Plowboys in Stephenville last night on their extended road trip They head to Amarillo for a two game series with the North Texas Aggies The Badgers under coach Al Baggett are in only their second year and gaining esteem in junior college circles Tarleton clinched the western half conference basketball title with the win.
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Frank talk mix of progress beliefs and global notes
The column blends anecdotes of work and success with social reflection on wealth and education, citing a man who moved from stringbound odds to a prosperous life through labor. It contrasts relief spending, war generosity, and domestic science opinions while touching on Russia's fur market and Shell Oil dominance.
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Showman Jack Curley Backstage Figure of Early 20th Century
New York February 18. Promoter Jack Curley brings Bill Tilden to Madison Square Garden for a New York debut as a professional tennis player. The article catalogs Curley’s wide range of contacts from sports icons to political and social figures, and notes his current role shaping wrestling comebacks.
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Dallas teens spark Houston invitation qualifiers
In Houston at the Country Club the 17th annual invitation tournament sees Dallas youths Gus Moreland and Reynolds Smith shoot 73 to lead day two. Veterans struggle on a damp course with a tricky new ball as Johnny Dawson defends with 76. The field trims to 16 for Dawon's title bid while other qualifiers start today.
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Primo Carnera Return Bout Looms At Madison Square Garden
Frank January Bruen pushes for a March 5 Miami Madison Square Garden bout where Primo Carnera must win against Jimmy Maloney to keep the heavyweight schedule intact. Carnera’s Spanish-sounding foes, suspensions, and gate receipts loom as key factors in the Garden plans.
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Lacoste Faces Year Out After Appendicitis Operation
Paris reports Rene Lacoste former world No. 1 will miss the year in Davis Cup competition after undergoing an appendicitis operation. He had planned a return to international tennis following a two year absence.
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Golf Tricks Explained by Trick Shot Golfer in Chicago
An International trick shot performer demonstrates a William Tell style golf stunt in Chicago. The routine involves a center ball and two others on a fore head, with a misstep injuring a caddie and sending a ball arcing skyward.
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Red Sox Strengthen Roster After Close Finishes
The 1930 Red Sox add punch and steadier pitching to avoid late losses. New outfielders include Gene Rye Van Camp McSwain Winsett and Lucas. Infield options feature Marquadt Reeves Regan Sweeney Warstler Rhyne Miller.
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Nemer Stars in Trojan Wins as Lightweight Pivot
Jerry Nemer, USC soph and 148 pound standout, starred in two Trojan victories over California scoring 21 points. He entered USC mid 1929 30 and gained eligibility in January, the lightest regular in Pacific Coast Conference. The piece notes broader concerns like Irish boxers drawing crowds and waning baseball support in SoCal schools due to space and interest, contrasted with rising track participation and football funding.
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Strip Stockton of Amarillo Struggles on New Mexico Lobos Court
Earl "Strip" Stockton once of Amarillo Sandies faces a slow start at the University of New Mexico. He has started two years on the Lobo track squad and now battles for a center role as five games in Arizona loom and two home games remain.
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Texas Longhorns Fall to TCU in Southwest Conference Clash
Texas State University fell 41 to 36 to Texas Christian University on the Southwest Conference map. Ad Dietzel led the Frogs with 26 points, dominating inside and at the charity stripe, as Texas kept it close until a late run gave TCU the victory.
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Mustangs Seek Seventh Straight Win At Baylor
Southern Methodist basketball moves toward Waco to face Baylor in a seventh game on the schedule. Coach Jimmy St Clair calls it one of the hardest assignments as SMU eyes a seventh consecutive victory and a possible Southwest Conference title race with T C U after a looming Fort Worth showdown.
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Aggies Edge Rice Owls In Overtime Thriller 26 23
In Houston on February 18 the Texas Aggies defeated Rice 26 to 23 after overtime. Rice led 20 to 14 late, then Hoke hit a midcourt shot and Markum added two field goals to force the extra period where the Farmers pulled ahead. Hart and Hoke each scored eight. Sellers added five for Rice. Veltman contributed six for Aggie.
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Denton Teachers fall to East Texas in key TI AA game
In Commerce on Tuesday night East Texas Teachers defeated Denton Teachers College 46 to 34. O Stringer led Commerce with high scoring and Siayers topped Denton in scoring as the win tightens the Eastern bracket race. A Denton win Saturday would clinch the TI AA championship.
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Abilene Christian Defeats McMurry 48 to 20
Abilene Christian cagers beat McMurry College 48 to 20 in the intracity series final at Abilene on Tuesday night.
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Pirates Swamp Trinity In Southwestern Showdown
Georgetown Texas February 18 The Southwestern University Pirates shut down Trinity scoring stars with a stifling defense as they overwhelmed the visiting team in a decisive college contest.
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Kangaroos Defeat Saints 88 to 22 In Texas Conference Win
Austin College Kangaroos from Sherman opened 1931 Texas Conference play with an 88 to 22 victory over the St. Edward's University Saints. Connelly, the Sherman pivot, scored 16 points for the winners.
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Gulls and Plovers Across the North Atlantic
A cormorant shot in Minnesota carried a leg ring showing it hatched in Holland two years earlier, illustrating long distance seabird movements. The note highlights transatlantic avian travel and tracking methods.
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Laundry Five Cleans Up On Smelter Team
In a tight Commercial League match Panhandle Laundry dry-cleaned the Smelter five 2189 to 2129. Panhandle took two of the three games while Smelter won two individual games. Saddaris and Paul tied for high score with 473. Box shows Jones 419 Sadderis 473 Cantrell 384 Eakens 451 Roffey 468. Southwest Public Service added a win as Pickwick Drivers failed to arrive.
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Queer Funds in Box at Hospital
Liverpool February Nineteen eighteen report states the Livers pool Foot Hospital barometer box, affixed to the outside railings for three months, contained a stray cigarette match peas stone chalk tram and football tickets plus silver and copper totaling six shillings one penny and other small items.
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Sister Mary Genevieve Killed in New Orleans Elevator Shaft
In New Orleans on February 18 Sister Mary Genevieve, 72, of the Sisters of Mercy convent was killed when she lost balance and fell about thirty feet into an elevator shaft while trying to reach the rope from an upper floor to descend.
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Train Derailment Kills 36 Chinese, 72 Injured in Blizzard
A Peiping Hankow railway train derailed near Tungs wangti station on the Honan Hupen border. Thirty six Chinese were killed and 72 injured as the locomotive jumped the track during a heavy blizzard. Damage exceeded $500000 with traffic suspended on the line.
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