Hearst boxing action heats up in Texas eliminations
Fast moving Hearst tourney rounds continue Tuesday at Watkathon arena as 23 bouts whittle a large field toward nine weight divisions. The Texas eliminations crown December finalists with expense paid trips to Detroit for the national finals. Top matchups include Pulcher vs Garcia and Garza vs Rogers.
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Johnny Janes
San Antonio
Watkathon Arena
San Antonio Ting
Alamo
Texas
Detroit
Lone Star
Michigan
Jruett Pulcher
Golden Glove
Abilene
Johnny Garcia
Pride
West Side
Romeo Garza
AMG
Fuller Rogers
Brownsville
Rudy Martines
Eugene Sorensen
Fort. Clark
Gayza
Clyde Jones
Garva
Missouri
Jones
Goa
Gamat Wettery
Darrell Whitstill
Fort Sambov
Curtis Jennings
San Angelo
Charlie Murray
Fernanda Vargas
Manuel Dizon
Daniel Dizon
Murray
Walter Ambo
Tandle
Fort Clark
Ambo
Amateur boxing night delights Walkathon crowd in San Antonio
Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz reviews the opening amateur boxing night at the Walkathon. Fans paid up to 40 cents ringside for a penny admission, praising the quick, entertaining bouts and promising semifinals on Tuesday and Wednesday. Art Griggs, a beloved figure linked to minor league baseball, has died in San Antonio, mourned by fans and local sports figures.
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Walkathon
Art Griggs
San Anonio
Calif to Texas pull draws six California athletes to San Antonio
Texas high school stars seek to stay in Texas for college sports while six California teens inquired and enrolled at the University of San Antonio for the next school year, signaling a reversed migration trend.
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California
George Harris
University of San Antonio
Texas
Quail Theft and Training Polo Woes Highlight Dry Spell
A wary warden catches a hunter with an extra quail hid under a hub cap exposing a dishonest limit while polo fields suffer from dust as dry weather disrupts training schedules. The piece notes broken gear and canceled or shifted polo play due to drought.
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Aince
Referee Hears Rumors Calls Fight No Contest
San Francisco report says referee Jack Horan declared the Caesar vs Hogan bout a no contest after being warned by inspector AL Sandell of possible foul play amid crowd rumors. Caesar of Los Angeles was floored in the first round. Montara Pinch delivered a controversial blow. The purse was ordered held pending an investigation.
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San Francisco
Jack Horan
Caesar
Sander
Los Angeles
Hogan
Montara
Anere
Hallahan Granted Release From Philadelphia Club
Wild Bill Hallahan, former major league pitcher, was released by the Philadelphia club today. The veteran right hander, once with the St Louis Cardinals, joins the open market seeking another pitching role after a long major league career and recent Philadelphia tenure.
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Philadelphia
Pec
Bill Hallabay
Sear
Che
Philadelphia Philtoes
Mallabei
Lie Wealturg
Uageball
St. Lous Cardinals
Paliadelphia
Cigclnnath
Fights draw mixed praise from Monday amateur card
Spectators voiced strong opinions on the Monday night amateur fights. Jin DeVoe praised Taly as the most fun he had, while George Tucker hailed the card as top notch. Critics named various pros and cons, with attendees including Mrs Allison and Miss Allison home from Pennsylvania for the holidays, and Catcon Brack noting the front-row view with his father.
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Jin DeVoe
George Tucker
Chamber of Commerce
Bii
Chistley Staudt
jCoudnt
Harry Coffman
Lis
Gerald Leek
FE. J. Allison
Elsie Janet Allison
Civerity
Pennsylvania
Weill
Sam Goldfarop
Catcon Brack
Jan
Diamond Beth boxing carnival to be radio broadcast
The final night at Walkulhon arena will be aired by KABOG. The card starts at 8 and runs two hours or more with semi finals in some weight divisions and finals in all mine classes. Message lines suggest contact via Light Dial F-12932 for problems.
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Walkulhon Arena
KABOG
Fight Program List of City Boxing Matches
A dense fight card lists star contenders across weight classes including Truett Fulcher Alilene Johnny Garcia Kamen Garza and Joe Trevinw with bouts in light heavy middle welter and feather weights. Notable pairings feature Jesse Ibarra Arthur Delgado Manny Lozada Nick Alminex and Ernie Hummel among others across San Antonio Abilene Corpus Christi Fort Worth and Laredo venues.
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Starling Pane
Isemi
Truett Fulcher
Alilene
Johnny Garcia
Kamen Garza
San Antonio
Fuller Rogers
Briwnyaville
Mody Martinex
la Antonio
Eugene
Sorenson
Fort Park
Joe Trevinw
Marea
Chaving Murray
Hernandez
Jesse Ibarra
Elbert Wiliams
Fort Clark
Lewis Fenner
Corpus Christi
Arthur Delgado
Jome Luna
Welter
Tom Rallins
Laredo
Danny Callice
Port Arthur
Charles Fond
Abilene
Arthur Orwell
Tyler
Morris Curina
Menneth Ward
Fort Churk
Peter Salano
Waco
Jerome Marth
Austin
Neil Chaney
Sno "Antonio
Ida
Ernie Hummel
Fort Alask
Placido Alvarado
Tarreda
Rudy Cavazts
Tommy Olivarri
Augie Gonzalex
Vick Mechacha
Mart Arthur
Daniel Tizon
Va Toe Adam
San Antngia
Pavemwright
Christy Beards
Port Artin
Cool Wim
San Angela
Freelands Vargas
Dense Perreter
Saredn
Valencias battle for top in commercial league games
Decisive Monday matches at Brackenridge gym see Monier Plumbers defeat Rainbow Courts 53 to 34 to lead National division, while Valencia Grocery gain a share of first in American division by defeating Second Medical regiment 42 to 23. Valencia and Alamo Jewelers, tied for second, meet January 2 for the lead as they idle until then.
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Brackenridge Gym
Monier Plumbers
Rainbow Courts
Trad
Valencia Grocery
Wil Tening Second Medical Regiment
Vatencia
Alamo Jewelers
Jead
Rainbow CH
Monfer Kittel
Gerdes
Ball “Krause
Tarawa Stanphill
Patt Kennedy
Rarnbowe
Alvinon
Monier
Rhetora
Stamps
Livisesieu
Weyrich
Tude Rial
Vatenei
Parr
Hill Dies: Ulysses H Hill Racing Patron Pioneer
Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Porter Loring chapel for Ulysses H Hill 68 honorary president and life member of the Texas Racing Association. Interment in Rosehill cemetery. Brown County pioneer from Trenton Missouri who arrived in 1870 in a covered wagon. He and son D E B Hill helped organize the racing association. survived by wife of 45 years, son, brother W H Hill of Alina California, and others. The Hill family operated the Colonial Inn recently.
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Ulysses H. Hl
Texas Racing Association
Porter Loring
Roselech
Fill
Trenton
Brown County
D. E B. Hill
Lugheer
W. H. Hil
Alina
Calif
Lil
Glenn
G. GL
Marvin Wachtel
Bobcats Defeat Broncs In Offbeat San Marcos Showdown
The San Marcos Teachers Bobcats toppled the Broncs 42-24 in a Monday night game at Woodinwn gym after opening win. Worthington led San Marcos with 15 points while Tom Warren paced the Broncs with 7 points.
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Bobcats
University of San Antonio
Woodinwngyn
Worthington
San Marcos
Tom Warren
Broncs
SA Warren
Bathalines
Woo Dirkereim
Hhentower iv Tentyanede
Tnekoum
Bonita
Stine Matene Toomey
Wendie
Kenias
Hickey Haat
Thelwin
Barnes Sintiier Awn
Women golfers face do or die at Willow Springs meet
In El Paso on December 20, Daniel Baker College of Brownwood accepted an invitation to participate in the Southwestern Intercoder late basketball tournament in February. Rex Wilson announced the news tonight, as Barker in Cage tourney details emerged.
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EL Paso
Daniel Baker College of
Brownwood
Rex Wilson
Sunday School League Opens With Two Games Scheduled
Sunday school basketball opens its season with two games. Wells eyin hosts Wondlawn Methodist versus First Evangelical at 11:30. Mexicin Christian Institute faces First Congregational at 8:30. Enjoy the holiday weekend and see classified ads for bargains.
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Wellseyin
Wondlawn Methodist
First Evangelical
Mexicin Christian Institute
First Congregationals
Pro Football Thinks Pros Make Better College Coaches
Chicago veteran coach George Halas argues that players with pro experience are better prepared to coach college teams than recent graduates. He cites Bears recruits needing fundamentals, notes stars like Battles and Smith moving to coaching, and predicts Bears stars may leave for college posts while pros gain insight into handling players and developing a lasting professional culture.
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Der
George Halas
Mic Chicas
Go Bears
Deir
Mila
Hales
Bears
Ghey Battles
Riley Smith
Washington Redskins
Battles
Holas
Bill Lee Tops Pitchers in National League
Chicago Cubs star Mam Crutcher Lee Jr led the National League in pitching with a .710 winning percentage and 2.66 earned runs per nine innings. He pitched 201 innings, faced 1191 batters with 28 hits allowed, 74 walks, and 20 sacrifices, starting 37 games and earning nine shutouts. Johnny Vander Meer of the Reds had a midseason hot streak with two consecutive no hit games and a 9 game win streak, while Derringer led as the league’s workhorse with 21 wins and 14 losses and 37 starts.
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Ed Ruelbach
Chicago
Grover Clevelant Alexander
Philadelphia
Let
CUBS
Worl
Lee
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Bamers
Boston
Brooklyn
Vander Mesq
Velevan
Pil Derringer
Vander Meerens
Derringer
Uxvepl Lue
Gatesn
Bob Klinger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ace Brown
Pirates
Dick Caffman
Giants
Record pace: top ERA pitchers and win totals listed
The article ranks leading pitchers by earned run average with names such as Klinger and Pred Fitesimmons and shows Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and New York teams. It also lists win loss records like Hal Chalmacher 19-8 and Vander Meer 3.12 ERA among others.
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Deeringes
Dan MacFayden
Boston
Klinger
Pred Fitesimmons
Brocklyn
Hub‘yell
Huss Havers
Pittsburgh
Clay Bryant
Chicago
Vander Meer
Lan Fetle
Golf Notes Highlight Brackenridge Event And Winners
San Antonio golfer Miss Jameson and McKinney of St Louis beat Mrs Taltlenes and Thurmand by four and three in a Brackenridge foursome. Jimmy Demaret shot 65 for six under par to win the sweepstakes. Nearby results include Fox leading with 4710 and Byler aiding a Houston pairing. Twenty-one golfers participated in the Monday event ahead of the Texas Open week.
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Kelly Jameson
San Antonio
Flale
Brackenridge
Scattey
WH. McKinney
St. Louis
Aubrey Taltlenes
S.A. Thurmand
San Adrvativ
Miss James
Mex Kinney
Hicmalth
Jimmy Demarest
Wouseton
Demaret
Ravehini
Hil
Houston
Jimmy Morgan
Ant Hack Wilford
Toon Promateut
Runiner
John P. Fox
New Brutals
Tay Byler
Pris Cap Tex
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