St Marys to Host Large Intercollegiate Basketball Tourney
St Marys University announces a major interscholastic basketball tournament to crown a top South Texas team. The plan, approved by the athletic council after the resignation of Arm Konirick, appoints Douce Trevino as head coach and aims to attract teams from across the region for a competition second only to the state high school finals in prestige.
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Routis and Buster Brown Bout Planned in Baltimore
In Baltimore on May 27 Andre Koutla of France world champion featherweight signs to fight Buster Brown in a six round bout. The event is billed as a WG round affair with a decision likely, as officials and boxing clubs confirm.
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Outboard Boatmen Meet Friday Night Launches 1920 Season
The Quaboam motorboat enthusiasts converge at the Chamber of Commerce Friday night to launch the 1920 rocky season under the auspices of the San Antonio Boat Club. A large turnout is expected from many cities with strong entries and prizes for engine and craft quality. The Lake Medina race is set for May 12 with competition featuring notable boats and boatsmen from across the region.
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Peace talks stretch between NCAA and AAU factions
April 17 report notes lingering discord as the NCAA and AAU edge toward cooperation after long hostility. Western Conference commissioner John G. Griffith argues college influence should lead the Olympic movement, while AAU officials defend their voting power and governance roles amid shifting power dynamics.
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Lewis Makes Impressive Win in Wrestling Bout
Chicago April 17. Former lightweight wrestling champion Lewis defeated challenger Re mato Gardini in two straight throws. The first fall came in 41 minutes after Gardini attacked with a headlock, while the second fall ended swiftly as Lewis secured a body lock and a decisive pin.
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Plang Trib Fignt With Christer New York Event
Fragmentary copy reports a planned fight in Ishbets field Tiroukira with contenders from Akron and others. Names and details are unclear but reference to Dempsey Pugary campaign and a boss signing relate to a boxing promotion.
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Boxing Results Shaky Bouts Reported From City Card
In Minneapolis Charles Belanger edged Larry Dillon on points while Wilkesbarre’s Tiger Tuck Dayne stopped Johans Mason in Cincinnati. Other bouts show Charlie Pont upsetting Ireduie and Bud Tay earning a win as Corin Philemielphia disappointed the crowd.
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Visitors win in Southern circuit ball games
In a bustling April day at Easta Georgia teams from Birmingham New Orleans Montgomery and Atlanta swept opening day wins over the local best club. The Allie Crackers under Wilbur Coad opened strong vs the Chattanooga Lookouts before a 6 2 victory while Nashville added 4 1 pounding. Memphis claimed a late lead. Mobile units and New Orleans Pelicans faced sharp pitching as Memphis claimed an early edge. Bart Cain of Texas Tech stood out as high point man at Camp Terry rifle matches after a strong national showing last year.
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Meriden Wrestler Claims Sheltermeighe Championship
Meriden, Conn April 17. Preddie Verrille of this city claims the sheltermeighe wrestling championship by winning two out of three last night from Pete Colomaine of Chicago. A diamond studded belt, emblematic of the championship, becomes Verrille's property.
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Opening Day Weather Delays Tests for Major Leagues
Weather and late game reschedulings cloud the New York and Chicago openers as Pirates Guardians Indians Browns and White Sox face damp forecasts. Reports from Chicago cite around 65 degrees with intermittent sun while Cincinnati Cleveland and St Louis post wins. Alex Old and Earl Aill among notable early performers, and George Ruth appears in theatrical plans for exhibition.
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Unclear deciphered sports ramble hints at team standings
A fragmented text spoils a baseball summary listing multiple teams and players. It mentions Houston and Beaum ont in mid narrative and references pitching defense and batting power, but the overall content remains garbled with uncertain details.
Dark Horses and Title Bets in Texas League Race
The piece discusses hot pace in the Texas minor league season with Waco Dallas Wichita Falls and Houston vying for the first division. It highlights two young pitchers and a promising outfielder as pivotal, names San Antonio and Fort Worth optimism, Shreveport seen as danger, and mentions potential upsets by Moshe and the Tadans in a tight standings battle.
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American Women Golf Team Heads to Britain in 1920
The United States detachment of athletes sails for England to compete in the British women’s championship. Helen Wills and Glany Collett headline the American contingent with Collett aiming for St Andrews after Southampton and Wills pursuing defense of British and American titles and team matches. Teammates include Miss Walker, Miss Majorien, and others.
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Rangers Triumph Over Cadets In High School Baseball
Rangers defeated Cadets 8 to 5 in a city league game at Main Avenue High School. The effort featured strong pitching, late scoring, and notable performances from players including Jimmy McMann who struck out 12 and hit a first-frame homer for the rival team.
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Main Avenue girls edge Brackenridge in opening game
Main Avenue High School girls beat Brackenridge in the opener as Edith Cheatham’s RBI single sparks a sixth inning rally. Key performers for Main include Stallings, Knox, Mote, and Koeppner. Brackenridge stars Dolly Gray, Cacathom, and Belk shone for the South Siders.
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Waco Signs Lynum, Ex College Hurler
Dell Pratt of the Waco Cubs signed former Sowklereator pitcher Lynum, once a top prospect, to bolster the pitching staff. The ex college hurler joins the team as the ace in the rotation, bringing experience from higher level play.
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Hafey Reveals Sharp Eyes In Cardinal Victory
St Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 3-1 as left fielder Chick Hafey belted a key homer and showcased sharp eye at the plate. Pitching and fielding backed Hafey with strong defense and timely hits. The game marked a solid opening day win for the Cardinals.
Hudkins to Fight Walker in Wrigley Field Bout Plans
Promoter Jack Dorleroilas said negotiations are underway for a middleweight title bout between Hudkins and Walker. Tentative date set for June 1 at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, with Avi Las as the likely ring side official.
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Berl n bach returns to wrestling after boxing career
Berlenbach, former light heavyweight boxing champion, plans a comeback in wrestling as he enters preliminary class competition. The 28 year old, once an amateur wrestler on the Olympic team, seeks to prove his defensive skills against a varsity wrestler from the state athletic commission.
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South to Crown New Queen of Golf in Dixie Title
Miss Virginia Von Wie of Chicago enters the Southern championship as a top contender with Mrs Ruth Mogzmond of Baton Rouge and Miss Helen Lowndes of Athens among leading challengers. Other potential rivals include Miss Gleen of New Orleans and Miss Migs Minpio of Dixie, with May tournament dates in Metairie.
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Whitney Sells Star of His Race Stable
Whitney sells star horse from his race stable amid attention to Kentucky Derby hopefuls and major earnings. The deal includes horses linked to notable owners and contractors, with mentions of Silax Manon and A. Hyer from Lexington, Kentucky.
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