Strike Breakers Sail to Puerto Rico to Offset Striking Tracks
In Baltimore on December 24 a ship Delfina carried horses described as strikebreakers to San Juan Puerto Rico. Frank Grovas and L Heyes for the track owners bought 19 horses at Timonium auction, paying under 160 dollars for five and 179 dollars for another to counter horse owners withholding purses during weakly meets.
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Baltimore
Der
Bull
Delfina
San Juan
Puerto Rico
le Island
Frank Grovas
Heyes
Grovas
Timonium
Here
Longhorns win without captain Collins in lineup
Texas Longhorns beat Sabinas Brewery 36 to 25 in a preliminary game, with captain Jack Collins sidelined by illness. Bill Baxter led scoring with 12 points, while Henry Clifton and Don White contributed strong defense and outside shooting. Sabinas’ Warren Wilkins and Clarence Wilvog showed flashes but were largely shut down as Texas eyes conference glory.
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San Antonio
University of Texas Longhorns
Wage Penson
Brackenridge
Texas
Sabinas Brewery
Evert
Yan
Siant Jack Colins
Votius
Longhorn
Benel
Jack Gray
Collegians
Gray
Iery
Bill Baxter
Yespitatie
Fforts
Husky Brewers
Baxter
Henry Clifton
Ors Tidal
Don. White
Werren Osborne
Jon Roach
Wild
Tis
Tenty Ghovaner
Willie Tate
Longhorns
State of Texas
Herbie Wheeley
Alina
Jack
Perlinan
Deryle
Kenney
Santa Anita Prepares for Christmas Stakes Field
Race officials weighed the 5000 added Christmas Stakes with 23 likely candidates for tomorrow’s events. Accolade Stand Pet and Special Agent were among top weights at 120 pounds as entries eyed the Santa Anita Handicap field, with preparations for a potential 60,000-strong crowd in Los Angeles. The season’s mood followed Southern California’s growing race interest.
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Los Angeles
Santo Sénita
Stand Pet
Ariel Gross
Misefornia
Charles
Galfornia
Seai Howard
California
Racing Notes and Changes in Florida Track Fees
The Florida state racing commission approved strict limits on agents collecting fees, allowing $3 per winning mount and $1 for a losing horse. Leading money winners from the $50,000 Widener’s Challenge Cup at Hialeah Park include Top Row, Bold Venture, Maedic, Roman, Brevity, Mr Borigs, Whopper, Count Artur, and Action. Shimonco, imported from England, sold for $2590 and will be trained for hurdles. Flamenco, once a top miller in England, could not race in America.
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Jooseys
Florida
State Racing Commission
Fockey
Wee
Hieleah Park
A. Aroni
Morton ©. Schwarte
Bold Venture
LeWith Page
Maedic
Asonmeaier
Roman
J. E. Widener
Job Hay Whitney
Mr. Borigs
HP. Headley
John Wertz
Count Artur
Ethel D. Jacobs
Shimonco
United States
England
Carleton Palmer
America
Cleveland Rams to join National Pro Loop in 1837
Cleveland Rams will join the National Pro League in 1837, club secretary Frank Strock announced. The team, after playing in the American League in 1936, expects a league franchise at the February 5 meeting with a $1,000 franchise fee and a $25,000 deposit to guarantee appearances. A syndicate is being formed in Cleveland with at least $50,000 backing.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Rams
Frank Strock
Rams
Strock
Btrock
Texan Honored by Navy Gridiron Team
Ma. Dec. 24.00 Mush-nman Joan Montgeacy Ballinger Hearne Tax was awarded the class of 1928 prize for Promoting football at the naval academy. The award, given annually to the midshipman who best promotes football, honors Montgeacy for his contributions as a member of the Navy B squad backfield and his leadership among juniors.
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Navy
Annapolis
Joan Montgeacy
Ballinger
Hearne
Tax
Naval Academy
Rize
Itis
Montanez Knocks Out Halatko in 45 Seconds
In San Juan Puerto Rico on December 24 Pedro Montanez a 138 pounder floored Steve Halatko 45 seconds into the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout before a crowd of about 8000. Montanez improved to record a quick victory over Halatko who weighed 147 pounds. Sacred Heart Ramblers Defeat Heacot Mill Tigers 88 to 33 Burkman 28 Penn 18 Cavanaugh 12 for Tigers.
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Montanez
Halatko
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pedro Montanes
Steve Halatko
Montanes
Tell Halasko
Sacred Meart
George Burkman
Nichart Tenn
Sacred Heart Ramblers
Heacot Mill Tigers
Burkman
Penn
Cavanaugh
Tigers
Father of Persia Fath Ali Shish and legendary lineage
Yesterday's explanation recounts Fath Ali Shish, ruler of Persia 1862 1934, described as pacifist and romantic. It notes his throne ascent in 192 and visit to a revered site of 1000 sons, plus claims of 4000 living descendants. The tale blends mystic and Arthurian elements and invites queries about the "Believe It or Not" cartoons.
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Persia
Fath Ali Shish
Vezdikhast
Fath Ali
Arthur
Meclin
Damascus
Toledo
Ripley
Guy
U S Battlers Off to Cuba for Amateur Boxing Tour
New York December 24 eight young men from varied backgrounds sail on the Oriente to Havana to face opponents from Mexico Panama Cuba and the University of Miami in a post Christmas boxing tour. The squad includes Vincent Morlana and Math Perfecti two flyweights and lightweights along with Domick Signo Abe Denner Ralph Di Cestro Yancy Henry Louis Pies and Ralph Di Berta among others as they depart seeking good form and Christmas cheer.
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New York
Atlantic
Oriente
Cubs
Havana
Mexico
Panama
Cuba
University of Miami
Vhry
Island
Republic
Hudson
Vincent Morlana
Math Perfecti
Reid
Domick Signo
Abe Denner
Ralph DI Cestro
Yancy Henry
Louis Pies
Ralph di Berta
CGO
College Basketball Score Fragments From Hagens Press
Scattered lines report scores and partial team names from college basketball, including Rutley Wisconsin Montana State Alahoma CityU Hawatian Creighton Nesourt Dever Washington Colorado Millikin Minnesota Cuighton and others, with numerous garbled figures and unclear pairings.
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Hagens Press
Rutley
Wisconsin
Rath
Montana State
Alahoma Cityu
Hawatian
English trip on for Baer
Sacramento Calif Feb 24 A L arranged for former heavyweight champion Max Baer to travel to England for a tax fight. Manager Ancil Hott tall said Max and his party will sail from New York on the Queen Mary in February. Plans for a bout with German Walter Neel were discussed as Baer was set to meet Witmer in the upcoming Fort-Peterson bout.
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Sacramento
Calif
Bec
Max Haer
Englang
Hsveec
Ancil Hott
Tall
Hoffman
Max
Sail Fron
New York
Walter Neel
Gaer
Witmer
Foor-Peterson Stattle
Hottman
Mexico City Highway Patrol Exhibit Comes to San Antonio
The Mexico City highway patrol squadron performs daring feats in San Antonio en route home to Mexico City. Eleven daredevil riders on a single motorcycle, two sharpshooters using human targets, and expert shooting with eight revolvers headline the Thursday 8 PM auditorium show. A 29 cent admission helps cover costs. officials attend to oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
San Antonio
Thirlea
Aders
Walle
Mexico
Rive
Flaza
Jose Basurto
Jose de la Pana
Chine
Laredo
Jose Baswrte
Jose de la Pens
Municipal Auditorium
Thich
Official rises to defense of rules in football
Chicago dispatch notes John J. Schommer, longtime Western Conference official, urges enforcement over change in football rules. He cites the forward pass rule, backs’ shifting, and the need for courageous, well trained officials. He warns coaches to watch backfield shifts and calls for stopwatches to track hesitation.
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Chicago
John J. Schommer
Schommer
Amos Élaize
Wally Steffen
Walter Eckergall
New York
Ig Razon
Amonités
Udges
Schomirer
Sthommer
Mentor Plumbers Clinch Second Half Title In League Finale
The Mentor Plumbers defeated A B Prankc 22 to 2 to secure second place in the league’s first half as the official closing night. Scheers led Plumbers with high points while Myers top-scored for the losers with 13. Final standings list several team and player names with scattered scoring highlights.
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Plumbers
A. B. Prankc
Ntica
Trigngtes
Scheers
Myers
A.D. Frank
Monier Plumbters
Monier Plumbters Odson, 5 Poa. D. Smith, 7] ; Scheers
Wallace
War
Lexis
Pat
Tangles
Monier
Kaufmans
Frank
Edgar Tobit Weed
Aik
Yates
Underdog showdown caps chaotic Central kyr sports night
The mixed card features Frost Bankers and Edat Tobia Sur Aaya both with one loss, meeting in a tense Central kyr Wert Sviedt event. Public Saving dyuv Queen Anne Cleaners posted a 43 to 10 victory over an opponent, with various players listed from Frost and Frost-related teams.
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Cerealina Layne
Central Kyr Wert Sviedt
Edeat Tobia Sur Aaya
Frost Bankers
Omaly
Queen Anne Cleaners
Apnthey
Nanty
Whadsenns
Seev
Abeen Ann Molloran
Seuby Datate
Coy' Oonee Yuoung Ez
Sae
O Wrody F
Veltman
OY Winkenhauser
Heve
Oueen Ami
Waise VO
Soblia
Fec Milles
Fouraye Dear Cob
Poe
Nat'l
G. Poohe Ae
Finch A. Radeteuen
Frost
Byrd
Unclear amateur boxing results from local press
In a garbled AP report from Lynn, the referenced boxers were listed with scores 230 to 200 and 262 to 210. The text is corrupted, but indicates matches involving Danno O'Mahony and Joe Klljot with stated point tallies and opponents in Delton and related venues on a recent Sunday.
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Atsncigted
Lynn
Danno O'Mahony
Stelang
Joe Klljot
Bowling Standings and Scores From Week Nine Contest
The report lists bowlers and teams with scores across three games, noting Kineapper beat Woner Hanson 233 104 and Meeuer 250 242 249. Walter Hartmann and Lovin teams split matches, Mortman 224 292, Leissngi and Bluhm disputed sets, Kronkosky and Becker recorded 244 250 941, sixth week standings show Babson 41 and Kronko 9 52. Grand Teampage includes Blatz Beer wins, Rogers 144-32, and multiple totals across clubs, with San Antonio Light noting South’s win and standout scores in late rounds.
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NEM Fraunfels
Kineapper
Woner Hanson
Manson
Acorns
Meeuer
Seares
Walter Harthann
Sotn Lovin
Lovin
Mortman
AT Leissngi
Kronko
Eiahm
Becker
Iast
Hartmann
Eneuppar
T. Lavin
XEW Grand Texpin Teague
Blatz Beer
Central Pyuewrlies Company
Central Eypewriter
Maenchow
Rogers
Sal
Kalnes
TAIT
Baer
Hartog Schaete
Lamysna
DIG
Mike
Reizlers
Texas Steam
Fron
Dainty
C.F. Mavis
Harris
Reimas
Anz
Davie
Warer
Baker
Cranston
Brown If
George's Clothes Shop Up
Michael
Michael. Bauman
Been
Teosworn
Andersen
George's Clothes Snellesays
Parker
Bltsur
Cal Matis
Montana Sailing to Scrap Lynch in January Title Fight
Montana, a flyweight champion recognized by the National Boxing Association, sails to meet Benny Lynch of Scotland. Negotiations for the 15 round bout were announced by Charles Harvey, Wembley club representative, setting the fight for January 19 aboard the Aquitania in New York.
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Montana
Lynch
New York
Benjamin
Small
Fili Pino
National Boxing Association
Aquitania
Tor Lancat
Benny Lynch
Charles Harvey
Wembley Club
Mexican polo stars head for San Antonio for four game series
Three more polo players join the Mexican army team traveling from Mexico City to San Antonio for a four game international series against Cal teams beginning next Sunday at Fort Sam Houston. Gen Jesus Jaime Quijones will lead the invaders bringing four players from Piedras Negras and 12 more from Mexico City may follow if costs are covered by the chamber of commerce. The San Antonio Polo Club and UT Austin riders join the lineup, with trophy prizes announced for the winning team after each game.
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San Aguario
Mex
Ico City
Jesus Jaime Quijones
Piedras Negras
Invaders
Miniy Ker
Mexico
Chuarg
Manuel Habiller
Anioniio Castillo
Vicente Fonseca- Castro
Quinones En Tolrts
Piedras Negras Sre
Ramon
Caste Jayme
Francisco Medina
Jose Lopez
Fort Sam Houston
General Quinones
San Antonio
Commierce
Sam Goldfarp
Chamber Sports Committee
Chamber
Harbord Field
Austins
Miller Field
Ambers Seeks 35000 for London Rifle Fight
AL Weill manager of lightweight champion Leu Ambers said he wants 35000 as a sunramtes for a London bout with Jimmy Walsh. He cabled the demand to the National Sporting Club in London in reply to their query about best terms for Ambers Walsh fight.
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Ambers
New York
AL Weill
Leu Ambers
London
Jimmy Walsh
National Sporting Club
Ambers-Walsh
Agalia Woulg
Walsh
Lam Bosh? Lambush Girls Win Houston Basketball?
Lam buth college outlasted the Wally Watkins girls in a fast game here Wednesday night. The Jackson Tenn team won 27 24 to even the five game series as the visitors pulled from a 22 22 deadlock with two minutes left.
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Lambush
Houston
ce—Lambuth College
Wally Watkins
Jackson
Tenn
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Inker
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San Antonio Light Task
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