Record 628 Texas high schools set for next season football
The Texas Interscholastic League will field 628 football programs in the 1939 season, up from last year. Athletic Director R. J. Kidd restructured districts in three divisions to improve balance, reducing AA division sizes and reassigning teams including Midland, Lamesa, and Odessa. Six-man football not included in the 628 total. plans call for about 15 teams in that branch next fall.
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Associated Press
R. J. Kidd
Fastland
Fabens
Gaston
Donna
Mercedes
Mission
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
Weslaco
Midland
Lamesa
Panhandle
Oil Belt
Odessa
Eastland
DiMaggio Heads For Spring Training On Time
Joe DiMaggio, outfielder for the New York Yankees, leaves for St. Petersburg Florida to begin spring training on time for the first time in his major league career. He declined to confirm a reported $27,000 contract while noting Ed Barrows will receive the deal. Prior holdouts and penalties colored his past spring arrivals, with a $2,500 boost this year described as reimbursement.
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San Francisco
U.P
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ed Barrows
New York
di Maggio
DiMaggio
Yankee
Anita Entries Named for Santa Anita Handicap
Warily clear decks as Santa Anita Handicap entries are set for the mile and a quarter test with $100000 added. Weather forecasts warn increasing cloudiness and possible showers, suggesting an off track for tomorrow’s race. Entries discussed range from 13 to 20, with most observers expecting about 14 starters.
Britton’s Son Fights Dallas in Florida Welterweight Bout
Florida welterweight Bobby Britton set to face Dallas opponent in a March 3 card. Details on venue and outcomes are sparse, but this bout marks Britton’s continuing bid in the ring.
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Dallas
Bobby Britton
Florida
Britton Son to Meet McGowell in 10 Round Bout at Sportatorium
Son of former world champion Jack Britton faces Bil McGowell of Dallas in a scheduled ten round bout at the Sportatorium. Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater meets New Orleans lightweight Jack Darcy in a ground semi final bout.
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Jack Britton
Bil McGowell
Dallas
Sportatorium
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Jack Darcy
New Orleans
Amarillo to Build Ball Park for West Texas New Mexico League Team
Amarillo residents raise funds to construct a ball park on the Tri-State Fair grounds for the West Texas New Mexico League club. The Leeds franchise moves to Amarillo, Bob Seeds of the New York Giants will play here, and Neal Rabe will manage. Season opens April 26 with 65 games.
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Amarillo
Bob Seeds
New York Giants
Leeds
Hobbs
N. M
Potter County
Mavericks Club Games and Auctioneering Tale Highlights
Ralph Dykeman recaps LeeRoy Boyter's auction of a Buchanan Street School girl’s photo amid bids from W. P. Taylor and Homer Daugherty. The column lists handball, ping pong, and ring toss results, club members, and a Tulsa circus trip roster.
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Ralph Dykeman
Lee Roy Boyter
P. C
Buchanan Street School
W. P. Taylor
Homer Daugherty
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LeeRoy
Glen McDowell
Bud Lilley
Clifford Wright
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Elmo Chambers
T Miller
W. C. Evans
John Hampton
8. L. Bruce
Gene Turner
Fine Chambers
Bully Joe Warnecke
Joe Whitehead
Don Bandy
J. C. Oakley
Adams Leads Scoring in Smithwest Conference Play
Long John Adams of Arkansas led Frank Carswell of Rice in a tight Smithwest Conference scoring race. Adams totaled 167 points this season as Carswell trailed, chasing the all time pace but Hubert Kirkpatrick’s 210 point record last year remained out of reach.
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Dallas
John Adams
Arkansas
Frank Carswell
Rice
Adams
Hubert Kirkpatrick
Baylor
Kirkpatrick
Carswell
Truck Driver Fined $10 For Double Fuel Tanks
Nashua report says Nirman C. Trum fined ten dollars by district court for operating a truck with two nonstandard fuel tanks. Authorities say the driver avoided fuel taxes by using the extra tank setup.
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Noh
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Dempsey questions Galento’s title shot and career
New York rumor mills stir as William Dempsey doubts Antonio Galento is a credible challenger for Joe Louis. The restaurateur notes Galento’s lack of merit, cites other contenders, and observes his own era’s tougher path to a title shot.
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William Harrison Dempsey
Antonio Galento
Jack
Galento
Joe Louis
Bill Boyd
Galen
Dempsey
Louis
Nova
Baer
Farr
Burman
Lou Nova
California
Texas Mentor Fulfills Dream With Longhorns Title
Jack Gray, UT basketball alumnus and former captain, now coaches UT Steers as they crush Texas A&M 66 32 to claim the Southwest Conference crown. Texas ends the season 10 2, Arkansas 9 3, SMU 8 4, with Arkansas beating Rice 40 35 and SMU topping Baylor 39 33 to resolve the final standings.
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University of Texas
Longhorns
Texas Aggies
Texas
Gray
Arkansas
Rice
Southern Methodist
Baylor
Aggies
Stagehand Draws No 5 Post in Widener Challenge Cup
Miami Florida nine entries announced for the fourth Widener Challenge Cup at Hialeah Park with Stagehand drawing post five. Warlaine and Xavier, Teddy Weed, Bull Sea, Pasteurized, Sir Damien, Mythical King and Francesco join the field for tomorrow’s race.
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Fla
Maxwell Howard
Hialeah Park
W. W. Adams
Warlaine
Xavier
Sears Farm
Tamara Stable
Teddy Weed
Calumet Farm
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Picard and Snead Tie For Top In St. Petersburg Open
Henry G. Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania and Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs WCW both shot nine under par 207 after 54 holes to force an 18 hole playoff in the St. Petersburg Open. Snead matched Picard with 207 to force the tie.
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Fla
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Hershey
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
Wcw
V. Snead
Picard
Valley Nova and Oklahoma to meet in 1940 football
New York dispatch notes talk of a 1940 meeting between Villanova and Oklahoma if a site is agreed. Connie Mack’s stance on holdouts is cited. Tony Galento buys another Jersey bar for training use. Mel Ott turns 30 and is linked to Polo Grounds lore. Cravat and Jimmy May are highlighted among Santa Anita and bowling notes.
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Oklahoma
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Yanks
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Kayak II Favored in Santa Anita $100000 Pot
Grantland Rice picks Kayak II Cravat and Whichcee as leading contenders in Santa Anita's big race. Seabiscuit missing alters odds as Kayak II carries lighter weight with Charley Howard aboard. Others like Today Whichcee Cravat vie for place amid shifting form and large crowd under uncertain pace.
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Townsend Martin
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Sorrendo
California
Riley defeats Dizzy Davis in Amarillo grappling bout
Russell Riley of Mule Shoe won the main bout after Davis attempted a top rope slam and failed. Davis also absorbed mule kicks and heavy punishment before Riley pinned him. In the semi finals Ernie Peterson and Frank Hill settled for a 30 minute draw. Alan Plummer beat Steve Netty with a back breaking crucifix maneuver to open the card.
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Riley
Ernie Peterson
Frank Hill
Alan Plummer
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West Texas State Falls to National Champs in Tourney
Central State Teachers College Warrensburg Missouri defeated West Texas State College Canyon 43 to 34 to win the second annual Southwestern Intercollegiate basketball tournament. The national intercollegiate champions led by solid defense.
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Central State Teachers College of
Warrensburg
Missourians
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International contenders set to contest Santa Anita’s $100,000 race
The piece previews a high-stakes Santa Anita race with Kayak TI as a key rival. It notes Seabiscuit’s absence dulling the glamour and predicts a strong international field led by a fast South American sprinter from the Pampas, challenging for the $100,000 prize.
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Santa Anita
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Pampas
Open Santa Anita Handicap Favors Wide Open Field
In a tight Santa Anita handicap field lacking standout star due to Seabiscuit’s withdrawal, jockeys chase a $10,000 winner’s purse as top riders eye the $100,000 race. The piece recalls famous past rodeos and notes hard, game jockeys ready to push for victory. Copyright 1939.
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Coach Meyer Resting Better Says Report Fort Worth
Fort Worth March 3 coach Dutch Meyer of the TCU Horned Frogs was reported somewhat improved by hospital attendants. X ray pictures taken last night did not reveal any lung congestion as feared.
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Dutch Meyer
T. C. U. Horned Frogs
Baseball Training News From Spring Camps Across Florida
Reports from multiple spring camps detail Bees, Giants, Yankees and Browns activities. Griffith aims to bring Boston Bees to Orlando for joint training while Stengel's squad rests Sunday. Melton's slugging and early drills draw attention as teams plan for opening season.
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Fla
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Boston Bees
Hubbell Seeks Return as Arm Tests Continue
Carl Hubbell said his left arm may never again handle a heavy pitch. The Giants ace, operated on last August by Dr. J Spencer Speed in Memphis, reported no current pain but warned a true test must wait weeks. The team’s fate and Hubbell’s future hinge on that answer.
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Ark
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New York Giants
J. Spencer Speed
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