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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1934

Page

18

Griffin Offers Big Payday for Herrera Title Bout

In Fort Worth on April 1, promoter Dandy Dick Gift announced a Texas bid for a June Tony Herrera versus Jimmy McLarnin title fight, offering McLarnin $26,000 to meet Herrera. Provisions shifted as Ross no-show plans surfaced with substitutes discussed from New York and Los Angeles, while refunds were issued for sold-out tickets.

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Texas Dominates Frogs In 4 2 Victory

Hilliard limited Texas Christian to five hits as Texas swept the two game series by winning 4 2 in Fort Worth. Kinsey allowed eight hits and walked five. Tigers and Aggies prepare for upcoming conference clashes with Baylor and Texas A&M in Fort Worth and College Station.

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Hardy Leads Duncan Golf in Air Corps Spring Handicap

Qualifying scores crown Lieutenant Hardy champion with 72 as Lieutenants Stace and Chapdian follow close. Forty players advance to match play split into championship and two flights. first round to finish by April 22.

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Randolph Triumph in 14-1 Win as Brown Dominates

Brown pitched a masterful game for Randolph Field Squadron 53 defeating Squadron 47 14 to 1. White and Garnett contributed, while Peekola of Squadron 3 hit a homer and collected six RBIs, setting a league record at Randolph.

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Kelly League Kelly Ties In Doubleheader Scores

Kelly League action Tuesday featured two close games. Squad Ron edged OWE winner 8 to 7. Squad Ron 38 defeated Squadron 42 5 to 6. Batteries listed include Squadron 4 Haul Parker and Squadron 44 Cortes Bon with others. Sixty-star battled Tenth squadron for a 17 to 0 defeat. Klapp led with four hits and Vicx hit a homer. Squadron 44 hosted Porty third squadron in a 16 to 6 Brier League game.

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All Heavyweights On Coffman Mat Bill

Promoter Harry Coffman brings a six heavyweight card to Walkiton arena Wednesday night led by George Keverly versus Wolf and Cy Clone Fox against Juan Humberto in a finish bout. Big Bad Walt returns behind a mask to wrestle George Keverly while Scotty Dawkins opens against John Plummer in a 60 minute time limit.

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Babe Didrikson in Golf Spotlight at Galveston

Galveston April 18 Babe Didrikson, famed woman athlete, failed to win prize in women’s golf tourney at Galveston Country Club though she helped a team win 18-hole play. About 80 players from Houston, River Oaks, Port Arthur and Beaumont participated. Didrikson shot 259 yards in a private exhibition round.

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Highland Park Teacur Team Falters In Close Bowling Matches

In damp conditions Highland Park Teacur struggled against Wie Praszel Droge and Monin helt as Joe Ludwig's Market posted a tight scoreline. Captain Ludwig led a near-even series with standout marks from Baker Schantze and Luckenbach while Norby Mayer's Drillers edged a 983 team total in a separate game amid a rough night for several bowlers.

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Southern Association crowds open 1934 season big turnout

In Memphis and other cities fans filled ballparks as the Southern Association opened its 1934 campaign. Nashville shut out the Smokies 6 to 0 before 12 00 spectators while New Orleans drew about 8 000 to beat Birmingham 3 to 1. Little Rock and Klondanve posted wins as Snowville hosted the Smokies winning 4 to 1.

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