Square Deal to Revive Mat Game Here in San Antonio
Promoter Tom Head plans a Billeter versus Fisher title match with possible undercard bouts for Per Brown and Walt Evans. Police warn promoters to avoid fakes as San Antonio eyes a square, well supervised wrestling revival with strong local fan backing and battlefield ready access to crowds.
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Johnny Billeter
Tom Head
Billeter
Jack Fisher
Head
Fisher
Per Brown
Taylor
Walt Evans
San Antonio
Lancaster
Billeter-Fisher
Ees
Army Post
Brown to Wrestle Pet Brown in Texas Champion Match
Henry Tate now of Waco has challenged Texas champion Pet Brown of Taylor for a match on Wednesday night January 1 in Waco. Tate’s backers posted a guarantee for Brown to come. Tate, formerly a baseball pitcher, stands six feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds. Brown weighs 168.
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Taylor
Tex
Henry Tate
Waco
Pet Brown
Texas
Tate
Brown
Philadelphia Athletics
Oklahoma
Murphy Deliberates Cubs Spring Training in Florida
Chicago club president Charles W. Murphy is due in Florida to finalize plans for a Cubs spring training camp in Tampa or nearby. He spent time in Jacksonville signaling Tampa as a potential site, with a large athletic grounds offered near a well known tourist hotel for the camp.
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Tampa
Fla
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
National League Baseball Club
Murphy
Jacksonville
Cubs
Heavyweights End Training for Title Bout
Palzer and Luther McCarty, regarded as America's two top white hope heavyweights, completed camp in perfect condition. They face off at Pacific Athletic Club Vernon for a 20 round McCarey diamond belt bout, with Los Angeles buzzing over ticket sales and expected gate near 35 000 despite lower pricing.
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Los Angeles
Cal
All Palzer
Luther McCarty
America
Ring of the Pacific Athletic Club
Vernon
McCarey
Palzer
McCarty
Billy McCarney
Kaufman
Papke Returns to Challenge for American Middleweight Title
Light remarks note Billy Papke’s return after a successful European run as the American middleweight scene nears settlement. Illinois Thunderbolt should clear title claims over McGoorty and Dillon, who recently staged a fiasco in the American title scrap. Tenpin bowling resumes tonight at Grand alleys with Commercial League matches and a leaders clash between Commercial and Grand Leagues. Telephone bowlers meet Giants of the Grand League again after a 2555 pin total tie in the first encounter.
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Billy Papke
America
Illinois Thunderbolt
McGoorty
Dillon
Giants
Motor racer Hal Shain killed in Venice Pier crash
Hal Shain, a prominent motor racer, died within thirty minutes after his car lost control at the Concession pier track in Venice Los Angeles. Three others were seriously injured and about a dozen spectators sustained minor cuts and bruises when the vehicle plunged into the crowd yesterday afternoon.
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Hal Shain
Los Angeles
Cal
Shain
Venice
Ready for Battle Middleweights Clash in Indianapolis
Milwaukee reporter notes Gus Christie, middleweight, has completed training for a ten round New Year's bout with Jack Dillon in Indianapolis. Christie weighs 154 pounds and aims for 158. This marks their third meeting, each fighter holding one win.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gus Christie
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Poll Tax Reminder Sparks Public Debate
Citizens are urged to pay poll taxes amid ongoing discussions about voting rights and municipal election eligibility. Authorities emphasize timely payment to avoid penalties and ensure access to polling.
Ninepins to Meet Tonight Over League Affairs
City Ninepin League captains, Secretary Waters, meet tonight to discuss matters after the first half of the season. They will review the financial report, adjust schedules after Christmas postponements, and consider changes in team leadership as several captains seek resignation due to other duties.
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Wll
Waters
Rain Delays Golf Day Affects New Year Events
Rain halted Saturday golf at local courses delaying matches and elim inations. Officials expect fair weather today and tomorrow to draw a large crowd for New Year programs at the Country Club and Laurel Heights with several contests and prizes planned.
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Country Club
Laurel Heights
Symons
English Champion Mrs Larcombe Wins Paris Tennis Singles
Paris reports English champion Mrs Larcombe defeated Mile. Broquedis to win the women's singles title in the Paris tennis tournament. Broquedis was a noted Olympic winner.
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Paris
Larcombe
Mile. Broquedis
Shreveport Urges Southern Berth for Baseball Franchise
Montgomery leaders consider a revised offer from Richard Tillis and the Montgomery Baseball Association to keep the Southern League franchise in the city. If accepted the plan could shift the deal, potentially leaving Shreveport with the franchise if Montgomery fails to act.
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Montgomery
Ala
Richard Tillis
Southern Leagu
Charles B. Jones
Montgol Baseball Association
Busines
Pr Jones
Jones
Tillis
Shreveport
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