Badgers Win Junior College Title In District Clash
Amarillo College Badgers defeated Wayland College Hares 37 to 34 to clinch the district Junior College championship. Saul led Wayland with 18 points while Snodgrass added 12 for Amarillo. Pietzsch and Mitchell fouled out as the seesaw game ended with Amarillo securing the title.
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U. S. Plans Car To Outpace British Speed Record
The article notes a 13 year old girl Helen Bernhard rising in the national indoor tennis event in New York and then reports on American plans for a revolutionary motor to surpass Great Britain's speed records. The motor, under war department secrecy, would be compact with 12 cylinders and about 2000 horsepower per unit, aiming for a 4000 horsepower car. Daytona Beach is cited as the testing site with Utah flats as another possible venue.
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Helen Bernhard
Seventh Regiment Armory
Lois Vv. Kemple
Miss Bernhard
Eric Bernhard
Virginia Hollinger
Dayton, O
Boston
Kempe
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Dorothy Andrus
Helen Pedersen
Daytona Beach
Fra
United States
Great Britain
Malcolm Campbell
Daytona's Beach
Associated Press
United States War Department
Campbell
Utah
Ward Receives Two-Year Term in Burglary Case
In the 47th District Court Harry Ward was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for burglarizing the Otis Drug Store on West Sixth Avenue. L. F. Brooks received a severance of trial. Curtis Locke drew four months and Wayne Tuckness six months for aggravated assault. Carrie Carter got a one-year suspended sentence on a liquor charge.
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Harry Ward
Otis
West Sixth Avenue
L. F. Brooks
Ward
Curtis Locke
Wayne Tuckness
Carrie Carter
Warrants Paid Delayed as Potter County Hurdles Loom
Potter County treasurer Hubert Cole reports less than 2000 of 35000 dollars in 1934 warrants remain to be paid this morning. Warrants payable at the First National Bank after stamping by Cole, with next payments dated after January 8, 1935, postponed to July. In Durham North Carolina a cooperative curb market by 273 farmers sold 2268 dollars worth of produce in its first week.
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Potter County
Hubert Cole
First Naional Bank
Cole
Durham
N. C
Negro Pitcher Turned Jail Inmate Speaks Of Past Glory
In Albany Oregon a 25 year old saddle horse named Bunch owned by John McKercher of Crawfordsville rounds up dairy cows each night and drives them into the barn. The horse nips misbehaving cows and is described as the boss’s number one cowhand.
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Ore
U.P
John McKercher
Crawfordsville
Gold Decision Brings Rejoicing in Capitol
Capitol responds with relief and praise after the Supreme Court rulings on the gold case. President Roosevelt and key officials express gratification while Senators and Representatives hail the decision as stabilizing for the monetary system and a vindication of Congress to control currency.
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Pittman
Nevada
Tough racket in boxing on dangerous circuit says Shucco
Tony Shucco of Boston calls boxing the toughest meanest racket as he recalls a brutal bout at Armstrong's warehouse in Daytona Beach. He explains why he kept fighting despite low pay and risks, noting the kerosene circuit's harsh conditions and the drive to keep boxing alive.
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United Press
Daytona Beach
Fla
Tony Shucco
Boston
Bob Olin
Place 1
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Joe Lipps
Charlotte
Armstrong
Armstrong's
New York
Madison Square Garden
Aggies Hope To Take Rice In Camp Tonight
College Station February 19 Aggies aim to derail Rice Owls bid for a share of the Southwest Conference title. Texas A&M sits fifth while Rice contends with SMU for second, five wins in eight games. Rice beat the Aggies 46 to 32 in January in Houston.
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Wrestling results from Dallas meet Diverse international winners listed
The Dallas event produced several bouts with fed Helwig of California defeating Juan Humberto of Mexico, Pat Reilly of Tacoma beating Bob Wagner of Oakland, Roland Kirchmeyer from Cushing defeating Jack Nelson of Montreal, Harry Cadell of Omaha defeating Steve Brody of Cheyenne, Jim Parker and Caruthersville defeating Roy Graham of Shreveport in Mississippi County, Missouri.
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Cal
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Mexico
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Tacoma
Wash
Bob Wagner
Oakland
Roland Kirchmeyer
Cushing
Okla
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Rough House
Football Rules Unchanged For 1935 Season By NCAA Committee
The NCAA rules committee retains the 1934 rules with two minor changes the open game provision allowing a runner on his feet to pass or kick until whistle and a refined offset rule for fouls after a punt. It clarifies lineman positions and requires the captain to designate positions upon officials’ request.
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Magnolia and Club Quints Win in City
The Magnolia Flying Horses beat the FERA Mug wamps 26 to 23 at Badger Gym to move up in the City League bracket. Bailey led Magnolia with 12 points on 6 field goals, Black added 11. Maverick Club defeated Phillips 66 38 to 3 in the nightcap as they took control early and coasted. Wednesday Santa Fe faces Amarillo College Blind Toms in a likely league decider.
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Head of Santone's Baseball Team Dies
Holmes Hunter Hammond aged 47 former president of the San Antonio Baseball Club of the Texas League died at his home in San Antonio. He retired from active management three years ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. He is survived by his widow, his mother Mrs Emma Hammond and a nephew Charles Calvin. Hammond, born in Ashley, Illinois, lived most of his life in San Antonio and spent years as a gold prospector in Alaska. He served in World War II. Hammond attended Hardin-Simmons, Stephen F. Austin, North Texas Teachers, Abilene Christian, Oklahoma, New Mexico Normal, St. Edwards, Howard Payne and West Texas Teachers among others.
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Homer Hunter Hammond
San Antonio Baseball Club
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Emma Hammond
Charles Calvin
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Alaska
Veteran horses Equipoise Twenty Grand clash in Santa Anita Handicap
Two veteran racers Equipoise and Twenty Grand set to renew a storied rivalry in the Santa Anita Handicap worth 100000 dollars. Cavalcade withdraws with a sore foot, narrowing the field to a two horse showdown. Equipoise wins the Oakwood Handicap but is disqualified for rail fouling Twenty Grand.
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Isabel Dodge Sloane
C. V. Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
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Florida Name Origin From Spanish Phrase Feast of Flowers
The state name Florida is said to derive from the Spanish phrase pas era florida meaning feast of flowers, reflecting early explorers and colonists naming the land during their travels along the coast.
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Florida
Tex A and M announces coaching staff dismissals
Homer Norton confirms that three Aggie athletic department staff members Roswell Higginbotham John Reid and Carl Sprague will be dismissed effective June 1 as part of a reorganization plan approved by the athletic council due to budget limits. Norton stresses balance between major and intramural sports.
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Texas A. and M. Athletic Department
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Roswell Higginbotham
John Reid
Carl Sprague
Norton
Athletic Council
Gehrig to Sign With Yankees Today in Salary Talk
New York reports say Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert and Lou Gehrig will meet in a salary huddle today and likely reach a quick compromise. Gehrig expected to sign for about 3000 more than the current offer and $5,000 below his asking price of 35,000. Gehrig led the league with 49 home runs and a .363 batting average last season.
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Jacob Ruppert
Yankee
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
Puppy and Stake in Eastland Tourney
Open Puppy and derby stakes carded in the Texas field trials at Bethel near Eastland. Phils Candy Sam owned by J. B. Danien of Fairfield led 16 dogs in the opening event, with Alamo Big Shot owned by R. A. Johns of Austin second and Sid Ferris Flirt of Corsicana and Malakoff third. The Texas open championship is slated for tomorrow.
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Maverick Club Extension Proposes Unified Boy Work
A proposal outlines year round activities across the club area with elimination contests for champions and loving cups. It calls for an annual convention for superintendents and club boys with tents and chuck wagon meals. The Maverick Club Extension would be governed by an executive committee to align member clubs and improve effectiveness.
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Maverick Club Extension
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Texas Racing Heads Discuss Date Debate
The Texas Racing Commission met in Austin to debate delaying spring meets at three tracks after Attorney General McCraw ruled that only two meets per year are allowed. No action was taken, with resumption planned for tomorrow, while Epsom Downs Houston Arlington Downs and Pair Park faces postponement.
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Guy Waggoner
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McCraw
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