Texas League Playoff Opens Tonight in Shreveport for Title
Shreveport faces Fort Worth in the Texas League Championship series opener after the Sports defeated Fort Worth 8 to 2 to reach the best four of seven. The series runs at Shreveport Friday and Beaumont, with possible return to Shreveport.
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Hank Dana
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Dodgers Rally After Pre game Brawl In National League Race
In New York on Sept 17, Hugh Fullerton observes Dodgers showing fight after a pre game brawl and contending with the Cardinals for the pennant. Dixie Walker’s four hits include a notable bunt on a fan’s jaw as Washington’s club rules influence dining tips and waiters’ tips amid pro sports star activity.
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Hockaday Opens With Record Enrollment in Dallas
Hockaday Junior College started with the largest current in residence enrollment in school history. Miss Ffa Hockaday founder and president notes wartime effects increasing resident numbers, as the preparatory department also to open next Thursday. Boarding facilities were expanded to accommodate students. Dr. Frank C. Brown urged continued education efforts during wartime.
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Too Sleepy To Go to War Inducted After Sleep
William Norman Hudson aged 26 an advertising man missed his draft appointment and slept through the call. State troopers awakened him and escorted him to Camp Dix where he was inducted. He had previously opposed the draft as it would affect his business.
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Baylor With Crain Back in Running for Football Title
Baylor returns its big fullback Milton Crain after draft board 4 F classification. Coach Frank Kimbrough hopes a stronger line and Crain's leadership boost a possible first division finish in the Southwest Conference.
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Schoolboy Grid Games Tonight in Texas Gridiron Card
Four Texas schoolboy football games set for Friday will shape early sectional favorites. Tyler Lions vs Woodrow Wilson at Dallas and Breckenridge Buckaroos vs North Side at Fort Worth headline a heavy schedule including Masonic Home Fort Worth vs Wichita Falls and many interdistrict matchups across the state.
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Youth Killed In Gang War In Houston Theater
In Houston second ward a shooting during Mexico independence celebrations left Roy Mares 18 dead. A 16-year-old suspect surrendered after claiming self defense amid gang tensions between The Snakes and The Blackshirts. Police recovered a 25 caliber pistol at City Park.
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Vanderbilt relies on speed in new football attack
Vanderbilt schedules a fast passing game behind a light line led by jumpin' Jack Jenkins a 198 pound Texarkana senior and top SEC scorer last season. backfield mates J P Moore Art Rebrovich and Bernie Rohling provide balance while Moore Rebrovich Burns guide the passing attack in Nashville.
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Henry
Red) Sanders
Louis Accepts World Series Bids
The St Louis Cardinals with a two game NL pennant lead began accepting World Series ticket applications by mail for games to be played here if they win. Possible games listed include September 30 October 1 and October 7.
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Music Aids Iowa Football Players Before Kickoff
CHICAGO September 17 To ease pregame nerves Judge Michael McKinley a former Hawkeye grid star will present an automatic record changing machine and ten records to Coach Eddie Anderson at Iowa City Tomorrow He notes the dressing room jitters and says music can relieve tension One record honors the jurist Mike McKinley of Iowa U was dedicated two years ago.
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Iowa U
Bible Decides on Starting Lineup for Texas V Corpus Christi
Coach D X Bible narrowed Texas starting lineup to two lettermen Audrey Gill and Jack Sachse for the pivot spot while Patterson of Texarkana is injured. The backfield features Roy McKay of Junction Jackie Field from Mission Ken Matthews of Corpus Christi and Joe Mag.
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Corpus Christi
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Galveston Expected to Start Game
The report states that Iole Jr. of Galveston is expected to start the game, indicating his probable role and lineup position for the contest.
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Galveston
Fight Results Highlight Oakland Card Turbulent Night
In Oakland California Sheik Rangel beat Cecil Hud ron in a 10 round decision at 148 pounds. Clarence King edged Felix Montalvo and Nat Corum defeated George Prestas in 6 round bouts. A bear trapping note from Toledo Oregon mentions a cinnamon bear responsible for 50 goat fatalities, the 26th taken since 1932.
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