Eagles Track Champs Triumph in Brackenridge Meet
Brackenridge Eagles won the city track meet edging Jefferson Mustangs 711.2 to 661.2 as eight records fell. Charley Parker led Jefferson with sprint records and a 43 straight wins streak, while Brackenridge’s James Bodlford and James Southworth set hurdles and high jump marks.
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Brackenridge Breaks City High Jump Record in Alamo Stadium Meet
After 18 years Lee Phillips’ 6 ft 14 in mark from 1926 was surpassed by Worth of Brackenridge at Alamo Stadium in a meet highlighted by Parker’s sprint and Brackenridge’s overall team win. Top performers included Franklin Young in shot put, Bud Garza in 880, Henry Garcia in mile, and the Jeff relay foursome who clocked a fast 44.4 seconds despite Parker’s absence.
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Ace
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Texas
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Tech
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Jeff Sprint
Desmond Doyle
Jack Grieder
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Jerry Swindler
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Mustangs
Gruenig Cleared of AAU Violation
Denver, April 6. Bob Gruenig, seven time all America center of the Denver Ambroge Legion, was cleared of intent to violate the amateur code. Charges arose from an ad using his picture inviting fans to discuss basketball at a tavern owned by his sister in law. he may face censure but did not violate self exploitation provisions under a narrow interpretation.
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Ace” Gruenig
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State Track Meet Moved To May 4-5 In Austin
The Texas interscholastic league track events for boys and girls will be held Friday and Saturday May 4-5 instead of Saturday. Roy Bedichek, UT league director, said the shift frees quarters used by servicemen for the regional contestants and clears rooms for the usual Saturday crowds in Austin.
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Jones Captains 1945 Arkansas Basketball Team
Wi Ben Jones of Des Arc was elected captain of the 1945 University of Arkansas basketball team by 1944 lettermen. Mike Schwachyk of New York City was named sub captain. The election occurred in Dene Nichols hospital room after Nichols had his leg amputated from a highway crash in which Jones suffered leg injuries.
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Galehouse Coaches High School Team in Ohio
Denny Galehouse, ex St. Louis Browns and Cleveland Indians pitcher, is coaching the Cuya hoga Falls High school baseball team, it was disclosed today in AnnwWN Ohio on April 6.
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Jeffs Eagles Net Champs in City Tennis Finals
In a city tourney at Alamo Heights, Jefferson won boys singles and doubles while Brackenridge claimed both girls titles. Arthur Wright beat Rudy Garcia 6-0 6-1 6-2 for boys singles. Morgan and Hendrix of Jefferson defeated Young and Regan 6-2 6-3 6-3 in doubles. Leota Spencer edged Janice Reed 7-5 6-4 for Brackenridge in girls singles. Amelung outlasted Schafffer and Davis 6-1 7-9 6-4 in girls doubles.
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Track Results Show Brackenridge Dominance Across Events
Brackenridge athletes swept multiple events led by wins in the 220 and 440 yard dashes with Parker and Watt among winners. Jefferson and Brackenridge teammates set several new records including times around 145 seconds in the Jefferson time and 22.7 seconds in the 200 yard low hurdles while others set distances and heights in shot put and high jump.
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Chicago Clubs to Play Bond Game for Students
Chicago's major league teams announce a pre season bond game for high schoolers on April 27. Admission goes to the first 40,000 students who sell bonds or their tickets. The event features a full baseball outfit as a prize for club members.
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Beau Jack Miller Bout Negotiated For Pittsburgh May 22
Negotiations were under way to bring New York's Beau Jack to Pittsburgh for a bout with Billy Miller, Steel City heavyweight star, at Forbes Field on May 22. The announcement followed a recent ruling over Lulu Gonsalves. Chase S. Burley. Hollywood April 6. Jack Chase defends his California Middleweight title in a 15 round bout with Charley Burley of Pittsburgh here Thursday night. Burley defeated Chase in a 10 round non title match a year ago. Swimmers by Ark. Mexico City, April 6. President Avila Camacho offered the Cuban swimming team use of a Mexican army plane to come here for an international swimming meet opening June 1, and suggested the Cuban team leave Cuba May 25.
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