Detroit Tigers Eye Top Half Ahead of 1930 Season
Detroit manager Bucky Harris says the Tigers are not chasing the pennant before play opens but aims to be near the top. He highlights infield strength with Dugan Owen Koenig McManus Akers and Gehringer plus outfielders Doljack and the Walker brothers and a deep pitching staff led by Hoyt Sorrell Uhle and Whitehill.
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Thirty Three Records At Southwest Track Meet
Stars of field and track set 33 new marks at the Ninth Annual Southwest Exposition track and field meet in Fort Worth Texas. Sprague, Harland, and Kroschel led record efforts as 912 athletes competed amid a stiff wind. Richard Oliver and TC U dominated the 100 meters with 10.5 sec wins as Oklahoma A M freshmen and others rose in multiple events. The Badgers from Amarillo Junior College emerged dominant in the Junior College division with multiple records and top finishes.
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Texas
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University of Texas
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Hagen and Ciuci Tie For Miami Open Title
Walter Haren and Henri Ciuci shared first in the Gables Miami Biltmore open with 36 hole scores of 143 in a field of 120. Ralph Guldah of Dallas carded 147 for $50, while the prize money totaled $350.
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Associated Press
Coral. Gables
Fla
Walter Haren
Henri Ciuci
Haig and Ciuci
Miami Biltmore
Ralph Guldah
Dallas
Jack Bush Named Pro At Wolflin Park Golf Course
Paul Denson announces Jack Bush former River Drive pro and Plainview instructor will serve as part time pro at Wolflin Park Golf Course, splitting instruction between Amarillo and Plainview. Bush will work Mondays through Wednesdays during the season as the new clubhouse nears completion and a gala opening is planned.
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Wolflin Park
Jack Bush
River Drive
Plainview
Bush
Amarillo
Wolflin Course
Park Course
Wolflin
Ten Records Set in Illinois Relay Carnival Highlights
The Illinois relay carnival at Champaign showcased ten records including a world indoor mark. Lea Sentman won the 75 yard high hurdles in 9 seconds and tied the 75 yard low hurdles in 8 seconds. Barney Berlinger won the all round seven event title for a third straight time. Verne McDermott added another pole vault record while Illinois Lentman swept both hurdles events. Jack Kellar of Ohio State narrowly trailed in the high hurdles. Beatty of Michigan Normal was edged in the low hurdles.
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Chicago
Illinois
Lea Sentman
Barney Berlinger
Verne McDermott
Lentman
Jack Kellar
Ohio State
Sentman
Beatty
Michigan Normal
Loughran to Meet Griffith in Chicago Stadium Ring
Tommy Loughran former world light heavy champion meets Tuffy Griffith of Sioux City Ia in a 10 round feature at Chicago Stadium on March 27. Loughran has impressed with recent wins over Max Baer and Ernie Schaaf, matching him with Griffith in a high profile showdown.
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Associated
Final Action on Boxing Bill for Texas This P M
Austin Texas March 16 First action on the boxing bill is expected this afternoon when the committee on criminal jurisprudence meets at 4 oclock The bill allows boxing contests with paid admissions if run by colleges clubs or other non profit organizations Prizes and championships but not purses may be offered Currently paid admissions and prize awards are prohibited
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United Press
Austin
Texas
Prime Opponent Seen for Wandering Alp Carera
The passage contrasts Primo Carera with James Jeffries, noting Carera resembles Jeffries in speed and agility for a heavyweight. It recalls Jeffries’ famed Mechanic's Pavilion win over Gus Ruhlin, where Ruhlin’s manager threw in the sponge to save his fighter.
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Primo Carera
Carera
Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Mechanic’s Pavilion
San Francisco
Billy Madden
Ruhlin
Italy
Ban Johnson in Critical Condition After Illness
ST LOUIS March 16 The condition of Ban Johnson former head of the American League remains precarious as diabetes hampers recovery. Johnson rallies at times but medical staff warn the illness may prove fatal.
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ST. Louis
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
White Sox Bring Star Lineup to Texas Game
United Press reports Chicago White Sox arrive in Austin to face the Texas Longhorns with Teddy Lyons of Baylor and Carl Reynolds of Southwestern in the lineup. Donie Bush plans 80 players as the team heads to Galveston for a Texas League series with Del Pratt. Starting battery to be announced.
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Tex
Chicago White Sox
University of Texas Longhorn
Billy Disch
Teddy Lyons
Baylor University
Dischmen
Carl Reynolds
White Sox
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Georgetown
Donie Bush
Galveston
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Radcliff
Reynolds
Simmons
Jolley
Appling
Willie Kamm
Wray Picks Hornsby Cubs in National League Race
Florida reports favor Ed Wray of the St Louis Post-Dispatch expects Hornsby with the Cubs to challenge in the NL race. He notes Kiki Cuyler’s move to center field and cites a five club contest including Cardinals Giants Brooklyn and Pirates. Jack Sharkey travels to the Pacific Coast after backing Ernie Schaaf to a one minute KO in St Paul.
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Ed Wray
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hornsby
Cubs
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Cardinals
Giants
Brooklyn
Pirates
Jack Sharkey
United States
Pacific Coast
Boston
St. Paul
Ernie Schaaf
Minnesota
Jay Wessels
Painting Pointers and WaterSpar Enamels Promoted
An ad touts WaterSpar Varnish and Enamels as quick drying easy paint options with soft pastels and brilliant tones. It urges skipping cheap per gallon paint due to hidden costs and promotes Patton's Sun Proof Paint and Horseshoe Brand brushes for quality results.
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Patton
Lubbock Gets 1931 West Texas Golfers Championship
The West Texas Golfers Association chose Lubbock Country Club as the site for its 1931 championship after an executive session. The event is scheduled for May 21 to 24, following a course inspection and bid reviews from four cities. The board voted three to two to award the tournament to Lubbock and asked the local club to make specified improvements.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
Lubbock Country Club
West Texas Golfers Association
Association
Local Meeting Sets Stage for Tournament Leadership
The gathering named E. T. Daniels of Idalou as tournament rector. Attending officials included Allen Guinn and F. M. Jenkins of Mineral, Charles Quails of Polk, Daniels, Fred Robertson of Brownwood, Fred Bonner of Wichita Falls, and C. R. Polk of Abilene.
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E. T. Daniels
Idalou
Allen Guinn
F. M. Jenkins
Mineral
Charles Quails
Polk
Mr. Daniels
Fred Robertson
Brownwood
Fred Bonner
Wichita Falls
C. R. Polk
Abilene
National Net Play Resumes at Indoor Tennis Championship
The National Indoor Tennis championships resumed after a Sunday layoff in New York. Stars were expected to face another easy round with three French aces Jean Borotra Christian Boussus and Pierre Landry still in contention while seven of the eight seeded Americans also compete. Julius Seligson was sidelined by a broken arm.
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Associated Press
New York
Jean Borotra
Christian Boussus
Pierre Landry
Julius Seligson
Notice to Original Part Llano Cemetery Owners
Property owners in the Original Part of Llano Cemetery are urged to place plots on the Annual or Perpetual Care Plan. Assistance is available from the Association at reasonable cost, with offices at the City Office 601 Hakle Building. The mausoleum welcomes visitors Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays 2 to 5 PM or by appointment.
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Llano Cemetery
Hakle Building
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