Florida mule aids plan to reach 300 mph beach speed record
Daytona Beach reports Sir Malcolm Campbell arranging sand leveling on the beach with mules and a tractor to prepare the speedway as wind and tides influence the test. The Bluebird could possibly reach 300 mph if conditions favor a top run, with potential speeds up to 332 mph.
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United Press
Daytona Beach
Fla
Florida
Malcolm Campbell
Campbell
Malcolm
Nature
Sir Malcolm
Bluebird
Ruth Eyes Manager Job After World Tour Return
Babe Ruth returns to New York from a world tour and says he wants a manager’s job, not a bench role. He hints he may sign with the Yankees as a regular outfielder if needed, and notes he would consider going to St Petersburg to thaw out. The Akron Beacon Journal reports a possible trade path to Chicago White Sox for a Ruth managed role via Al Simmons.
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New York
George Herman Ruth
Ruth
New York Yankees
St. Petersburg
Yankees
al Simmons
White Sox
Chicago
Beacon-Journal
Ekky Favored To Win Santa Anita Handicap
In Los Angeles on February 21, Ekky is favored to beat Equipoise in the Santa Anita $100,000 handicap with High Glee as an entry. Ekky, a seven time out of the money performer in 50 starts, seeks another marquee victory as rivals Time Supply Handsome Head Play Twenty Grand and Azucar draw attention two days before the race. Odds in Agta Caliente future book place Equipoise at 2 to 1 with Azucar Ladysman and Time Supply at 6 to 1.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
C. V. Whitney
Ekky
Time Supply
Narragansett
Bay Meadows
Ladysman
Mate
Azucar
Pennant
Agta Caliente
Wrestling Results From United Press Transatlantic Matches
In a roundup of bouts, Maurice LaChap Pelle of France defeated Leo Wallick of Germany and Gene Bruce of Ireland defeated Cleve Welsh of Australia. Dave Levin of New York defeated Hans Schnabel of Germany while Everett Marshall of La Junta, Colorado defeated Karl Davis of New York. The Masked Marvel of New York drew with Jim Stewart of California. In Denton, February 21, the North Texas Teachers College team beat McMurry College 36 to 28.
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New York
Maurice LaChappelle
France
Leo Wallick
Germany
Gene Bruce
Ireland
Cleve Welsh
Australia
Dave Levin
Hans Schnabel
Kansas City
Everett Marshall
la Junta
Colo
Karl Davis
Masked Marvel
Jim Stewart
California
Buck Weaver
Georgia
Dan O'Connor
Denton
North Texas Teachers’ College
McMurry College
Ex-Convict Given Life for Slaying In Dallas
Robert L. Newman, 40, a Virginia ex convict, was convicted of murdering Mrs. Peggy Dutton Innis, 20, of Dal ...
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Dallas
U.P
Robert L. Newman
Virginia
Peggy Dutton Innis
Las
Grover Adams
Newman
Innis
George Innis
Bowling Major League Standings and Tonight's Matches
Standings show Borden's Creamery leads with 15 wins and 12 losses. B Meyer Y and Cockrell Lokey tied at 14 wins 13 losses. Terry's Cafe has 11 wins 16 losses. Tonight Santa Fe League features Antelopes versus Waverns. Civic Club League matches pit A Cc against Rotary and Kiwanis against Lions.
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Borden's Creamery
B. Meyer
Cockrell Lokey
Terry's Cafe
Santa Fe
Antelopes
Waverns
Civic Club
A Cc
Rotary Kiwanis
Lions
Mayor League
Shafer
McCullough
Marsh Oe
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Clutter
Starkey Oe Aee
Davenport Laidley Oe
Borden's Creamery Maggird
Hankison Ee Etene
Pearson Ee
Anderson Ane
McMinn Wae
Ween
Cockrell Lokey Martin
Rogers Eee
Blue
Woods
Lyles Steee
Osal Y (Coelenihel
Mantell Faces Bear in National Guard Show Headline
Dutch Mantell, veteran wrestler, sings his new theme song before a feature bout with Andy the bear at the National Guard Armory. Vic Webber and Marvin Barakman set as main event, with Joe Kopecky and Gorilla Pogi in the semi final. First prelim begins at 8 o clock. tickets at City Drug Store.
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Dutch Mantell
Andy
National Guard Armory
Mantell
Vic Webber
Broadway
Marvin Barackman
Joe Kopecky
Gorilla Pogi
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Man believed dead revived after adrenalin shock, doctor says
Tyler filed report of 71 year old W A Strang once pronounced dead after coronary occlusion. Dr Howard Bryant revived him with adrenaline injected into the heart, restoring breathing and color. Ten hours later Strang appeared normal with a strong pulse.
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Tyler
W A. Strang
Howard Bryant
Smith County
Dr. Bryant
Houston Meet Opens With Strong Field For Club Title
Survivors of qualifying tests start in Houston seeking the invitation title at the Houston Country Club. Gus Moreland faces Don Schumacher in early draws as top contenders begin the event, with Zell Eaton medalist at 141 and Moreland at 145. Dawson and Norton open with manageable opponents as others like Fred Odom and Harold Cohn Jr compete in first rounds.
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Houston
Zell Eaton
Oklahoma City
Gray Little
Beaumont
John Dawson
Chicago
Drew Morris Norton
Wichita Falls
Dawson
Stocky Reynolds Smith
King
Harold Cohn, Jr
Gus Moreland
Foeedom
Leland Hamman
Paris
Ed White
Bonham
Eaton
Moreland
Fred Odom
New Orleans
Horses Ready for Meeting at Epsom Downs Opener
Horses prepared for the opening program of the Epsom Downs spring race meeting tomorrow as 26 racing days loom. Prince Fox Marooned and Rock X lead a sprint field for the George Washington Handicap with $1500 purse, while the Alamo claiming offers $800 for a one mile event featuring Elflock Chart Miss Maple Hussy and others. Bennie Creech's Noahs Pride Band Wagon are favored in the betting as stables assemble toward 845 stalls filled by the opening.
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U.P
Epsom Downs
Marooned
Rock X
Chinese Empress
Crazy Jane
Bedight
Bold Lover
Prince Fox
Out Count
Pharatime
Indian Salute
Gold Step
Crout Au Pot
Alamo
Elflock
Chart Miss
Maple Hussy
Sad Knight
Jimmy Sutro
Mad Wind
Dark Conquest
Glynson
Noah's Pride
Band Wagon
Mustang Coach Watches Mumps Threat To SMU Team
SMU coach Jimmie St. Clair kept a wary eye on a mumps outbreak as two players, Truman Spain and Paul Briggs, sat out. He planned to replace Briggs with Goodwin Bray while preparing for wins over Arkansas on Friday and Saturday.
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Tex
U.P
Jimmie St. Clair
Southern Methodist
University of Arkansas
Truman Spain
Paul Briggs
St. Clair
Briggs
Goodwin Bray
Safety Talks Given By Sergeant Green
Sergeant Elmer Greet spoke on Safe Driving to the Amarillo Gas Company Safety Club. T. R. Cross announced plans for a first aid journey on April 27 with teams from Amarillo Gas Co City Fire Department Great West Mill Elevator Southwestern Public Service The Texas Company and Southwestern Bell entering the tournament
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Elmer Greet
Amarillo Gas Company
T. R. Cross
City Fire Department
Great West Mill & Elevator Company
Southwestern Public Service Company
the Texas Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Santa Fe Cage Team Clinches Near Title With Big Win
The Santa Fe quintet virtually clinched the City Basketball League title by routing the Blind Toms 28 to 14. The Railroaders pulled away late as foul-filled actiondominant near the end, while the Yannigans crushed Fleming Business College in the opening game. Santa Fe has one more league game against Magnolia Flying Horses next week and is unbeaten in league play.
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Blind Toms
Yannigans
Fleming Business College
Magnolia Flying Horses
Magnolias
Railroaders
Andrewe
Tatenendee
Totale
Sas Asteneoeeecenes
Santa Fe— I.arh A. Be Ct
Hinckwell
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Art Shires Takes Comeback Shot In Arena Bout
Art Shires returns to the ring in Dallas after a knockout loss three weeks ago. He aims to prove the incident was unfortunate as he faces Sid Hunter, a bulky West Texan, in a four rounder on the Madison Square Garden of Texas card.
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Dallas
Art
Whataman
Shires
Shire
Sid Hunter
Tilden Troupe PerformsStrong Show At Dreamland
In San Francisco 5000 fans watched Bill Tilden beat George Lott in three sets 3-6 6-0 6-2. Lott and Stoefen edged Tilden and Ellsworth Vines 10-12 6-4 14-12, then Vines defeated Stoefen 6-4 6-0 in singles.
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U.P
Tilden
Dreamland Auditorium
Bill Tilden
George Lott
Chicago
Lott
Lester Stoefen
Ellsworth Vines
Vines
Stoefen
Champion Race Horse Is Fed Raw Eggs Daily
Golden Miller, winner of the Grand National, eats six raw eggs daily and has gained 55 pounds in six months. The champion, valued at 1,234 pounds, is Dor othy Paget’s star and a heavy Cheltenham Gold Cup favorite. A Great Dane named Grouse guards his midday sleep from 1 to 4 PM.
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Liverpool
Golden Miller
J. Baxter
Dorothy Paget
Grouse
Bay City Pointer Wins Texas Open Championship
The Texas open championship on the field trials program was won by Buddah a white and liver pointer owned by Ellis Hammill of Bay City Texas. Buddah captured the first leg on the $1 000 Sid Ferris Joe Memorial Trophy with Barfield exclusive jingo a white and liver pointer owned by A Camp of Tulsa Oklahoma and handled by Pete Pritchett finishing as runner up and sharing the cash prizes.
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Tex
Buddah
White
Liver Pointer
Ellis Hammil
Bay City
Texas
Sid Ferris Joe
Barfield
A. Camp
Tulsa
Okla
Pete Pritchett
Detroit card features Stanely KO and multiple wins
United Press reports Detroit middleweight Gene Stanely knocked out Frankie Misko of Saginaw in the fourth round. Edwin Waring defeated Art Bowman. Joe Piazzolo stopped Jackie Carson in one. Nick Torres defeated Steve Gulitch and Walt Sidowski beat Billy Walker.
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Detroit
Gene
Tarzan) Stanley
Frankie Misko
Saginaw
Mich
Edwin Waring
Art Bowman
Joe Piazzolo
Jackie Carson
Nick Torres
Steve Gulitch
Walt Sidowski
Billy Walker
Lon Morris College Edges Tyler Junior College in Texas Clash
Lon Morris College defeated Tyler Junior College 32 to 27 in a Texas Junior College Conference game as both teams prepared for a rematch tonight.
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Tex
U.P\-Lon Morris College
Tyler Junior College
Twenty four Clubs In Madison Sports
National AAU track championships at Madison Square Garden will feature 24 clubs and universities. New York University defends its 2900 meter relay title with contenders including New York A C led by Bonthron or McCluskey. Indiana will not defend the 1600 meter relay. Holy Cross has a chance with Tim Ring. Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette arrives to defend his 60 meter dash title for a third straight year.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
New York University
New York A. C
Bill Bonthron
Joe McCluskey
Indiana University
Holy Cross
Tim Ring
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette
Milwaukee
Rice Owls Hold Title Chance Against TCU Tonight
Rice Institute, second in the Southwest Conference, hosts Texas Christian University with title hopes at stake. Rice is unbeaten at home this season and favored to beat TCU, who sit at the cellar. Wade Owen will start in place of the injured Harrison Lodge, after strong play in recent conference games.
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Ricemen
Fort Worth
Rice
Wade Owen
Harrison Lodge
Miss Pedersen Retains Title in National Indoor Tennis
Helen Antoinette Pedersen, 18, of Stamford, Connecticut, remains a top contender by winning the national girls title and advancing to the semi finals of the women’s national indoor championship. She faces Millicent Hirsch of New York in a renewal of a year old rivalry.
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New York
Helen Antoinette Pedersen
Stamford
Conn
Mme
Sylvia Jung Henrotin
France
Miss Pedersen
Millicent Hirsch
Miss Hirsch
Norma Taubele
Dorothy Andrus
Jane Sharp
Pasadena
Calif
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