Drake Relays Set to Unfold With Record Run Dreams
The Drake Relays begin today with Ritola opposing Des Moines and Midwest athletes. Director Dug Wilson aims to field the cream of the Western Conference and Missouri Valley foes. Alumni and dozens of colleges gather for a Des Moines homecoming style meet expected to draw about 20,000 spectators as Drake's track is noted for world class speed and record efforts.
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Ritola Hag
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Dug” Wilson
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Willie
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Des Moines and Town’ S Will Turn Out 20,000 For the Meat. * Drakendoubtedly
England Canada And Cuba Compete In Penn Relay Carnival
England Canada and Great Britain travel to Philadelphia to compete in the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival at Franklin Field. More than 2500 athletes from high schools colleges and universities are entered. Emerson Norton of Georgetown among nine decathlon entrants with Harold Osborne of the Illinois A C. The United States team features many champions in special events. Good weather favors possible records for the two day meet.
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Great Britain
America
Franklin Field
University of Pennsylvania
Emerson Norton
Georgetown
Harold Osborne
Ilinois A. C
Firpo to Get 70000 Pesetas for Paolino Fight
In Cherbourg France April 24 Argentine boxer Luis Angel Firpo will receive 70000 pesetas for his bout with Paolino a Spanish heavyweight in Bilbao Spain early September. Paolino is promised 50060 pesetas. Firpo’s advisors say he should receive at least three times Paolino’s amount. The South American fighter sailed today for Buenos Aires. Meanwhile the Black Colts vs Katy Specials series features two games at Van Dade stadium with the Specials aiming for five straight wins and the Colts holding two victories.
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Pirpo
Buenos Aires
Katy
van Dade Stadium
San Antonio Fort Pool to Open May First
The largest indoor pool in the city at Fort Sain Fonston will open for Army Post personnel on May 1. An opening schedule divides days for officers and for enlisted men, with specific curtain days to be allocated as the plan is finalized.
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Local youth league and college teams schedule Sunday games
SUFTINGS and other youth league games set for Sullivan-Pittman Park with Beacon Hill facing Frenchy's Black Cats and Toske's meeting Southern Steel Juniors. The Fort Houston Independents meet Kahn Oil on Blumberg Field while Mistletoes shift practice to Model Electrotype Co. Knights of Columbus vs St Mary's College Rattlers also on Sunday with KC entertainment Monday to raise funds.
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College Baseball Scores From Kerrville Bartlett and Storkville
Schreiner Institute defeated Fredericksburg 11 to 5 in Kerrville. Howard Paine College beat Southern University 1 to 0 in Bartlett, Texas. Alahanty University won 14 to 4 against Mississippi Aggies in Storkville, Mississippi.
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Tex
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Alahanty University
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Tilden and Shafer Play Semi Finals in Open Tennis
In White Sulphur Springs W V April 24 William Tilden UH and Carlton Shafer of Philadelphia reach the Open Singles semi finals. Alfred H Chapin Jr of Springfield defeats Thomas Manaxan and Francis Banter beats Waller Hall. Voshell exits by default. doubles lures Voshell rest. Women begin semi finals with Martha Bayard Mil dred Willard Bernard Stena Molly Thayer advancing.
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Shafer
Martha Bayard
Fuentes Fulton clash offered by Tilly Hake in Los Angeles
April 24 report notes promoter Tilly Hake proposed a bout between Tony Fuente the Mexican heavyweight and Fuentes benefitting Roscoe Conklin the fire chief who handles Fuentes. Fuente is on a Phoenix farm after “sumping” Jenkinson who fled with money from a Vernon engagement.
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Fred" Fulton
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Frank McCormick
Minneapolis
Tony Fuente
Fuentes
Culver City
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Jenklin
Iddie Tuftman
Vernon
Fuente
C U and Baylor Track Opponents Fort Worth
Fort Worth hosts the only Southwestern Conference track meet this season with Christian University and Baylor scheduled to meet on the Harned Frog track Saturday afternoon.
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Baylor
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Lexax Christian
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French Davis Cup Star Returns After Indoor Win
Jean Borota, French Davis Cup star, has returned home with the national indoor singles and doubles titles in his bag. He played sensational tennis through the tournament and earned the honors he deserves. England to skip Olympics. Davis Cup stalwart J Q Anderson back in championship form in Australia after defeating Patterson in four sets to claim the Australian singles title.
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Universal Service
New York
Jean Borota
Yitlodt
Austria
J. Q
Anderson
Tall Anzac
G. Jaz Patterson
Patterson
Upsets Mark Opening Day At National AAU Swim Meet
San Francisco April 24 Star amateur swimmers from across the country competed in Finishkacker pool on opening day of the four day National AAU meet. Olympic Club of San Francisco and New York Athletic Club led the field with five points more than rivals as Illinois Athletic Club suffered a disappointing start. Walter Spence of New York A C won the 200 yard medley in 5 55 25, defeating Arne Borg and setting a world mark in a 50 yard tank.
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Ilinois Athletic Club
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Olympic
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Stanford University
Arne Borg
Baldwin and Saxon star as Texas spring game ends
At Austin on April 24 Leon Baldwin and Mack Saxon stood out in a spring football game for the University of Texas. Baldwin scored two touchdowns and showed punt power while Saxon added two more TDs for Don Stewart's squad, defeating Bill James' team 27 to 0. Thiggins and The Se well also contributed on the line as many varsity regulars watched from the sidelines.
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Mack Saxon
University of Exar
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Thiggins
Sewell
Mont
Xama
Baseball Briefs Mention Ruth Progress And Local Highlights
Babe Ruth shows daily improvement and eyes hospital discharge in a week though visitors are restricted. Ike Davis nearly tied the league record for assists with eleven chances and three double plays. Charlie Robertson shut out the Tigers as Blue fumbled Harris on a key play. George Sisler maintains safe hitting, while Browns manager keeps string of nine straight safe games. Barnes brothers faced each other as Virgil pitched for the Giants and Jess for the Braves. Sammy Wale leads the Athletics in hits with three aboard including a double and triple. Jimmy McAuley shines for the Cubs with three hits and two triples after a position shift. Major league batting and team averages rise as 30 pitchers are active in the day’s varied games.
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Robertson
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Kellerman Surges Into Third Round At Ojai Tourney
Annette Kellerman, noted swimmer, advanced to the third round of the 30th Ojai Valley tennis tournament near Santa Barbara. She defeated Emily Winslow of Montecito 6-1 6-0, as Mary Browne faced a stiff path, beating Evelyn Bielefeldt 1-2 in a partial first round, and Frances Cocraft swept Santa Ana 6-0 6-0.
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Ytte
Evelyn Bielefeldt
Pomona College
Frances Cocraft
Santa Ana
Alice High School benchball streak ends in Robstown defeat
Alice Texas April 24 The winning streak of the Alice high school benchball team was broken in a game played at Robstown with a 4 to 8 loss. The local squad had eight wins and a tie to discount in nine games previously played.
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State Aquatic Association plans expand in Texas
San Antonio moves to form a state aquatic association with Dallas and Fort Worth after a San Antonio meeting. Haddix returned from Fort Worth where he discussed the plan with Grans as Dallas and Panther City signaled readiness. In Brackenridge Park, junior and senior water polo matches drew interest, with Brackenridge High, San Pedro, and X.M.C.A. teams competing and Emley, Schenk starring.
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Lexington Derby Talk Opens as Blue Grass Meets Begin
Lexington opening derby chatter shifts from Kentucky candidates to the spring meeting opening in Louisville. Captain Hal, Kaiser's colt, ran a mile in 1 41 with an extra eighth in 1 55 3 5, while Quatrtin, the heavy favorite, went five eighths calmly showing no leg soreness after recent injury concerns.
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A. A. Kaiser
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Golf Swing Rhythm Says Start Slow Then Speed Up
Chester Horton of 51 Golf Champions explains golf swing physics. He notes the club accelerates naturally from a slow start in the backswing and warns that many golfers violate this rule by jerking the start. He urges a slow, easy takeoff and allowing speed to build as the motion continues.
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Sars
Chick”? Evans
John FP
Co Co
Copstigat
Hornsby Out After Minor Brain Concussion
St Louis April 24 Rogers Hornsby Cardinal second baseman and National League batting champion was hit on the head by a pitched ball against the Reds. He will miss only two days after examination showed a slight concussion. He remained resting easily after leaving the game in the sixth inning.
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Zbyszko defeats Munn affects purse in match plans
In Philadelphia Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Wayne Munn and retained the world heavyweight claim, complicating negotiations for Munn to fight Ed Lewis at Michigan City on Decoration Day. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons had offered a $60,000 guarantee for Munn-Lewis, with Munn set to receive 40 percent of a $60,000 purse, or $12,000, if Lewis kept the title.
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Lewis
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Ugh
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Munn-Lewis
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Bichigan City
La Grange High Wins District Forensic and Field Meet
LaGrange High School drew first place in the district interscholastic forensic and field meet held last week. The district comprises Fayette Lavaca Gonzales Colorado and Lee counties as announced by judges.
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LaGrange High School
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Lavaca
Gonzales
Colorado
Lee
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