Riley Named State Superintendent of Fish Hatcheries
Mark Riley was honored at a testimonial luncheon as the new Texas state superintendent of fish hatcheries. The ceremony highlighted his 22 years with the federal San Marcos hatchery and noted plans for Kerrville and San Saba hatcheries, Governor Miriam Ferguson’s conservation push, and a broader wardens system across nine districts.
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Mark Riley
Texas Game
Turner
Hubby
Riley
San Antonio
Southwestern
San Marcos
Beccame
San Anto
Franz Groos
Mark
Habby
Miriam Verguson
Hye
Kerrville
Medina
San Saba
Corpus
Ae Riley
Bil Furtong
Macaday
Fred Herndon
J. Warren Ker
Titan
Kerrigan
Corpus .Christi
Nueces
Corpus Christi
Theia
Frank Groos
John W 'Bobin
C. B. Yandel
Frank Elder
Jenny Walton Longut
College Swimming Leaders Compete at Northwestern
Western and Eastern teams meet at Northwestern University for the National Collegiate Swimming Championship. Navy, Princeton, Columbia, Minnesota, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington State send record-holders Wyckoff Allen and Victorf along with Northwestern national champions Breyer Howell to vie for titles in 200 and 400 yard events and freestyle sprints.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Princeton
Navy
Columbia
Washington St
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Wyckoff
Allen
San Antonio Forms Municipal Swine Association Meeting
San Antonio forms a municipal swimming association after a well attended meeting at the City YMCA led by A P Haddix. Olive McCormick takes a leadership role with Minor Culli assisting at the Playgrounds, as the group plans swim meets, training, and a possible state championship in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Texas
A. P
Gack Haddix
Sa Antonian
Worth
Aquatic Associhere
Olive McCérmick
Westhogan
Minor Culli
Willb
Oliver
Offic
Rani Naveous
Ohiver
Haddix
Fred M. Herndon
H. T. Batch
Edith BR Son
Chamber of Commerce
Browns Prospects Lift as Pitching Improves Says Sisler
St Louis Browns manager George Sisler says 1925 pennant chances look brighter than 1924. He highlights six starting pitchers including Bash Gaston and Vangilder. He cites Dixon catching with Severeid and pinch hitters Rush Bennett Evans and others, plus Tobin Robertson and Sisler’s own camp improvements.
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ST. Louis
St Louis’ Browns
George Sister
Browns
Lister
Bikon
Wingard
Dunfordt
Bebtin
Len Dixon
Sis Iey
Dixon
Sisler
Hank
Jon Rush
Harryies
Bersehal Bennett
Joe Evans
Johnny Tobin
George Robertson
Coolidge Seen as Avid Baseball Fan By National League Head
New York April 1 President Calvin Coolidge described as a good baseball fan by John Heydler head of the National Baseball League Heydler said he urged the President to attend the Satre game between Chicago and Boston in New England May and that Coolidge shows keen interest in the sport He plans to attend many games this season and discussed both executive and playing matters with Heydler praising the President’s appreciation of sports and national interest in baseball.
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New York
Calvin Coolidge
John Heydler
National Baseball League
Heydler
Chicago
Boston
New England
Mr. Heydler
Jie
Hoxton Athletic Association Quits Hockey Body
The Hoxton Athletic Association votes to withdraw from the United States Amateur Hockey Association. Chairman Robert Geiger cites dissatisfaction with management as the reason for resignation presented immediately.
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Tram
Boston
Hoxton Athletic Association
United States Amateur Hockey Association
Ribert Geiger
The
Hockey Association
Brownsville School Wins Annual Track Meet
Brownsville school team clinched first place at the annual track and field meet held in Brownsville Texas under the Tigers scholastic League of the University of Texas. They scored 162 points ahead of San Benito and other rivals as the event concluded.
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Brownsville Higit
Brownsville
Tex
Brownsville Schooly
Tigers
Scholaatic League
University of Texas
San Beoits
City League sets brief midweek meeting for season prep
City Leaguers will meet at the Sxeadway sporting goods store Wednesday night to gear up for the season opening. The City Amateur Baseball Commission votes on officers and a new constitution at the Travelers Hotel Thursday night, starting promptly at 7 30. Walsh Sheet Metal Workers join the Sunday Intermediate League under Manager Cornwell with Wednesday practice at Rose Terrace. the Bear Cubs seek a Sunday morning game with a reserved diamond, call Travis 6939 V for details.
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Sxeadway Sporting Goods
Roger Stokes
Travelers Hotel
Slattery to Meet Vasper in Wheeling Six Rounds
Buffalo middleweight Jimmy Slattery, twice beating Jack Delaney, signs for a six round bout with Jacek Vasper in Wheeling West Virginia next Monday Dwight. It is Slattery’s first appearance since a knockout over Augie Rather in Boston. USGA plans endowment of 1,000,000 for green section via national golf tournament May 30. Newark will send a large Penn Relays squad to Philadelphia April 24 and 25 as Columbia Fordham NYU Manhattan and City College tuners join many high schools.
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Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Bridgeport
Jack Delaney
Jacek Vasper
Wheeling
W. Va
Ithaca
N. C
Dwight
Slattery
Augie Rather
Boston
United States Golf Association
Newark
Philadelphia
Penn
Columbia
Fordham
New York University
Manhattan
City College Tunners
Aggies Turn Out Squad of 75 for Spring Football
Seventy five football aspirants answered spring practice call issued by D X Bible head coach of athletics at Texas A and M College Drill in fundamentals started this week. Training aims to review old players in basics and teach Bible style of play to new men. Emphasis on punting passing and interference will be stressed as the period extends into mid May.
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College
Station
Fex
Amil
D. X. Bible
Texas A. & M
Canadian walking champion Granville suspended in Canada
Hamilton Ontario champion walker Phil Granville was suspended by the Ontario branch of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada for competing in international meets without a permit and for failing to file satisfactory expense accounts. He was paired with Pancho Nurmi and other noted athletes in a Detroit relay race.
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Toronto
Phil. Granville
Hamilton
Ontario
Walker
Canada
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
United States
Panvo Nurmi
Willie Ritola
Willie Plant
Granville
Ugo Frigerio
Olympic
Detroit
Boston golf editor Leon Patton Deat dies after fall
Leon Patton Deat, golf editor of the Boston Herald and noted amateur golfer, died at a hospital following a fall from his apartment window about three hours earlier. Authorities described the incident as a fatal accident with no immediate evidence of foul play.
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Leon Patton
Boston
April
Teon Tk
Tatlon
The
Boston Herald
Tia
Hubbard Equals Dash Mark Again For Michigan Star
Dee Bart Hubbard of the University of Michigan again equaled the world indoor record by running the 50-yard dash in 5.0 seconds at the Michigan A A U relay carnival. The meet also noted Ivan Riley’s 60-yard hurdles record and Paavo Nurmi’s wins in the 8000 and 5000 meters as James Brooker’s pole vault upset surprised officials.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Dee Bart Hubbard
University of Michigan
Michigan A. A. U
Michigan
Ivan Riley
Clinois Athletic
Paavo’ Nurmi
Willie Ritoin
Risola
Nurmi
Kenner
Egil Krogh
Jimmy Connolly
Georgetown
Krogh
Connolly
James Brooker
Tanl. Jones
J. A.C
Joio Ray
Lingh Haha
Boston A. 4
Hahn
Inil Sprick
Black Gold Seeks Derby Preparation At Churchill Downs
Black Gold arrives at Churchill Downs to prepare for stakes at Hawthorne and Aurora. Trainer Trainor H. Webb reports good training as the Slack Toney colt gains size and weight. Downe notes W. J. Marston bought Mr. Pepp, a Luke McLure-Dividend colt, price not disclosed. Drowsy Waters impresses in a one mile workout under Claver, with fast early splits and strong overall time.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Toney
Hawshorne
Aurora
H. Webb
Downe
W. 7. Marston
Chicago
Fpepp
Luke McLure
Keene
Dan Lehan
Duowsy Waters
Claver
Pacific Coast Baseball League Opens With High Drama
The Pacific Coast League opened with massive crowds and multiple results. Oakland edged Sacramento 6 3, Portland beat Los Angeles 7 3 with an eighth inning rally, Vernon fell to Salt Lake 4 1, and San Francisco defeated Seattle 6 4 in a 30 inning thriller. Babe Herman wowed fans with a batting practice blast off a hotel roof.
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Portland
Los Angeles
Sally
Portlanders
Vernon
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Seattle
Babe” Herman
Babe Uth
Baw
Pennsylvania Stars Eye English Relays at Queen's Club
Penn relay runners led by K Schnebly and E L Tommasson journeyed through Berkshire countryside to Queen's Club for a match against Oxford and Cambridge. They toured Sandhurst and the Royal Military College and trained on the track as V Madeira notes a strong showing. Oxford sends Stevenson Johnson Campbell and Carr while Cambridge selections are unnamed.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge
Queen's Club
Berkshire
Sandhurst
Royal Military College
West Point
England
Pennsylvania
Queen's Track
K. Sehnebly
E.,l. Tommasson
Louis C. Madeira
B. O. MacDonald
V. Madeira
W. E. Stevenson
D. M. Johnson
E. H. Campbell
W. H. Carr
al Students College
Golf Stars Sarazen and Diegel Signed by Miami Club
Leo Diegel and Gene Sarazen signed by Golf World Country Club of Miami to represent the club starting December 1 at annual salaries of 4000 dollars each. The two year contracts cover December 1 to April 2 each season with a Miami schedule through next spring before Diegel moves to Glen Oaks Club in Great Neck.
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Washington
Leo Diegel
Gene Sarazen
Golf Wark Country Club
Miami
Fla
Galfery
Diegel
New York
Glen Oak Club
Great Neck
Long Island
Old Horses to Race at Sandown Park
The Daily Express reports progress on a three-horse steeplechase at Sandown Park on April 25 featuring Grand National winners Sergeant Murphy Shaun Spadah and Music Hall. The race will use level weights with a substantial stake shared by the owners.
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London
The
Daily Express
Sergeant Murphy
Shaun Spadah
Music Hall
Sandow Park
Braves and White Sox face rough tuneups in spring games
Reported scrimmages mention Braves clutch hitters and shutouts against pros at Cheraw and Pittsburgh. White Sox pitchers Osvaldo and Cleveland show fortitude as Sherry Snide limits New Orleans to four hits in six. Joe Bush set to start for Browns against Cleveland. Detroit beats Atlanta. Slappey dominates with no hits for four innings in Tennessee prep.
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Oveland
Sherry Snide
New Orleans
Karr
Smith
Levi Tolminga joins New York Yankees option bid
Harrisburg April 8. An Rovneeiment states that Levi Tolminga, ex Qaskell Indian School athlete and football player, has been obtained an option from the New York Yankees by the club of New York.
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Harrisburg
Toba- Levi
Qaskell
College Baseball Scores From Various Cities
Readable fragments show college teams across Austin Huntsville Charlottesville Columbus Oxford and more with mixed results. Notable lines mention Texas A&M Texas Agsuts Ohio State Miami Vanderbilt Kentucky Transylvania and Mississippi in scattered outcomes and locations.
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Tav Austin
Texas
Austin College
Cox
AL Huntsville
Sam Houston
Boltegey
San Marcos
Coltese Station
T. Cl
Texas Agsuts
Charlottesville
Virginia
Garakti Callege
Mississinpi
Unm Willetussle Promotion Sets Title Defense Date
Wayne Munn the cavywright wrestling champion will defend his title on April 15 in Philadelphia against Stanislaus Zbyszko. Promoter Dick Curley announced both men signed articles of agreement. The piece notes past title changes involving Kas Lewis and Mann.
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Philadelphea
Wayne (Biz) Munn
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Dick Curley
Abysake
Kas
Strangler) Lewis
Mann
Fanuarr
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Carter Sommers
Ray Simpson
George Patchernick
Paul Andersen
Joseph Nelson
George Greaves
Nat Goldsmith
Porter Loring
Gerald E. Molliff
Ni H. King
Wranz C. Groos
Joe Farr
Sam B. Weller
Geo M. Hammond
T. B. Baker
ALGO
Waise J Méred Terlet
O. W. Wilsen
Se ‘Jor Téndeton
W. M. Morgan
M. V. St
W. H. Russell
Ry '. Sruitt
IL. McGlasson
J. Ae Garyington
B. Yandell
R. W. Lornice
Martin Wiehe
G. Alee
Halte
Om Goggan
T. ¥. Nave
Walter Aorsig
Herman Schimff
Bury George Campbell
Swan ‘Shal Gadton
J. 3
Elder
Fred Moschbach
F. PD. Seokats
TM. Samuels
Wilson
Fiesta
Fiest
Brackenridge Park
Kerndon
Thesday
Tack Haddix
Minnes
Olive McCormick
Fred i. Herndon
Pinckney
Maretland
Ata
Bohaiaun
Louise Mafhies Faith
Jimison
Her. Hitch
Cardona
Lewis Kayten
Julietteiessenden
Douglas Fessenden
S. Dold
Toe IW
Akins
R. CG. Oliver
BL Stores
M.S. Martin
John G. Roberts
Raremond
Miter
Barney
Sax
Bob
Ee Wan
PWG
King Features ‘Syndicate
Ropyar
OAS
Bear Cubs
Travis
Aggies
Hubbard
Penn Tragk
Ss. A. Buick
Baum Linsey
Cooper
Buckness
Sit
Schmitt
Total
Warner Ae
Shroeder
Jans
Aba Gualdter
Pucke -Eeeene
de. Mitcheldit
Elméndorf
Wendeborg
Aya Nixon
Tata Steubing
Eigenhaver
Ag Votteriek
Nixon Seeteeeens
Kilalis
Rheiner Temple
Va. Ackerman
Sarazen
Byaurdey
Braves
Cheraw
Sco
Pittsburgh’s. Pinttes
Ohlaihonta
City
White Sox
Joe Bush
Cleveland
Toy
Memphis
Atlanta
Slappey
Kroxville
Tenn
TNS
Levi
Tolminga League
Conway
Ark
Teachers’ College
Anderson-Brown
Texington
Transylvania
Kentucky Wesleyan
Mize
Wic Misa
Wu En haFayetti
Pardue
UNM Willetussle
Zbyszko
She
Van
Heus
VAN_HEUSEN
van Heusen
Phillips Jones
New York City
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