Waggoner Opens Arlington Downs Amid Big Texas Debut
Arlington Downs opens to about 10,000 fans amid light rain as Quick Return wins the first handicap. W. T. Waggoner, backing the venture with millions, hosts a two million dollar party aimed at making Texas sport accept horse racing. The event marks a betting ban, with plainclothes officers enforcing the law as purses rise with six races scheduled today.
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Dallas
Tex
Arlington Downs
Texas
Quick Return
D. Parsons
Montana
W. T. Waggoner
Waggoner
iBy
Associated Press
Arlington Downs Race Track
Sye
Texas Rangers
Texas Jockey Club
Mill Worker Identified by Trio as Killer
Three witnesses identified Horace Wheeler, a Loray mill worker, as the man who fired the fatal shot that killed textile striker Ella May Wiggins in Gastonia North Carolina. The state prepared 15 more witnesses as Judge Pender A McElroy led the third investigation into the slaying amid North Carolina textile labor unrest.
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Associated Press
Gastonia
N. C
Horace Wheeler
Loray
Ella May Wiggins
North Carolina
Pender A. McElroy
Julian Fowler
Tom Melton
Bessemer City
B. L. Case
Mount Holly
Wheeler
Fowler
Melton
Mrs. Wiggins
National Textile Workers Union
Louisiana Prisoner To Be Delivered
Governor Moody issued a requisition on Louisiana for Floyd Brewer linked to a Winkler County robbery with firearms case. Brewer is in custody in Bossier Parish La.
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Floyd Brewer
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Bossier Parish
New York U Negro Quarterback Myers To Play If Able
New York University officials explained the likely appearance of Dave Myers in Saturday's intersectional game against the University of Georgia after an injury raised doubt. Coach Meehan had said he might not play, but Prof. Giles Courtney and Dr. William Nichting stated Myers would participate if his physical condition permits.
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New York
New York University
Dave Myers
Violets
University of Georgian
Meehan
Giles Courtney
Board of Athletic Control
William H. Nich
Myers
Dartmouth Grid Greats Across the Green Triumphs Remembered
By Feg Murray a look back at Dartmouth stars across eras. Al Marsters leads a line of famed players from the Hanover college including Fat Spears Spud Pishon Andy Oberlander Swede Youngstrom Cunningham and Sonnenburg. The piece recalls postwar grit and the team spirit that shaped Dartmouth football legends.
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Hanover
New Hampshire
Little College
White Mountains
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Missionary School
Eleazar Wheelock
Se “Doce
Cupid
Minnesota
West Virginia
Spears
Spud Pishon
Albis Booth
Yale
Spud
Hanover College
Clemson Tigers Eye Florida Test In November Sprint
Clemson coach Josh Cody reinforces his squad with lighter gear and reserves as Clemson aims to pace the Southern Conference title chase and challenge Florida after an October run. The Tigers boast a potent attack led by John Justus, with a decisive win over Davidson cited in score comparison. A heavyweight boxing note widens the sports mix with Schmeling and Sharkey at Atlantic City and Garden plans.
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Clemson Tigers
South Carolina
John Justus
Kentucky
Florida
Clemson
Gators
Cody
Atlantic City
Herr Max Schmeling
Madison Square Garden
Miami
Bill Carey
Herr Max
Atlantic City Enterprise
Jack Sharkey
Garden Group
Tommy Loughran
Phil Scott
Sharkey
Ask Lower High School Game Prices
Dallas authorities back cheaper high school football game admission. A petition urges the board of education to set prices at 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults. The Dallas Council of Parents and Teachers is on record in support.
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Dallas Council of Parents and Teachers
Board of Education
Weekend Gridiron Action Lacks Classic clash yet Excites Fans
United Press reports a strong Saturday slate with seven inter sectional games and top teams Harvard and Army touring the Midwest. Michigan hosts Harvard at Ann Arbor, and Illinois meets Army at Urbana while Yale faces Maryland and Georgia tops NYU. Pittsburgh plays Washington and Jefferson. Texas meets Baylor and Texas A&M faces Southern Methodist in pivotal conference clashes.
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Urbana
Dope
Zuppke
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Yale
Maryland
New York University of Georgia
Georgia
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Washington and Jefferson
Carnegie Tech
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Baylor
Southwest
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Centenary
Alabama
Kentucky
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Georgia Tech
Virginia
Virginia Poly
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Michigan State
Mississippi Aggies
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Mississippi
Midwest
Cal Farley 8 Ready For Red Lindsey In Southwest Bout
Cal Farley the local wrestling champion declares readiness for a big showdown with Red Lindsey set for Friday night at the Armory. Promoter Al Anderson cites potential crowd of 36000, with Reed as possible third official and Alex Ross discussed as alternative official. Lindsey says he fights to win and will manage without a third man if needed.
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Shreveport
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Reed
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al Anderson
Lindsey
Alex Ross
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