Shelley's Forecast for Alamo Downs Opening Day
Weather forecasts warned of morning rain despite Shelley’s hopes for track records at the 50-day winter season opening. Alamo Downs prepared with extensive staff work as four sprint and four route races set for Friday, led by the $2000 New Years Handicap for 3-year-olds and up over 1 mile 70 yards.
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Joe Bart
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Frank Lucy
Te Downs
Ice Hockey Scores and Standings From National Leagues
Fragmented coverage shows National league results with Philadelphia tying Cleveland 4 4 and Toronto visiting Maroons. Other matches include Boston at Bruins and a U S based league note, while regional play appears unsettled and partially garbled.
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Officials Named for Alamo Downs Whiter Horse Race
Officials for the Alamo Downs white horse race include Track president Raymond B. Russell and vice president Jon G. Meusebaot. Secretary-treasurer Max KR and steward Tillus G. Steefer lead a list with racing secretary William Hy.
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Raymond B. Russell
Jon G. Meusebaot
Max KR
Thosay
Tillus G. Steefer
William Hy
Slidstate
Cheatham
John Carey
Lamy Bogenschutz
W. Belley
Carey
Waller Morlin
Indians fret over Feller joining Ray Woan school
Cleveland officials react to pitcher Bob Feller reportedly tutoring at Ray Woan's baseball school in spring training. Alva Brarley notes ex aide C. C. Slapmicka and Manager O'Neil urged canceling the engagement. Indians fear inexperience could affect the team and training trip plans.
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Bob Fel
Favorite Wins $10,000 California Breeders’ Championship
Rain soaked Santa Anita hosts the mile race for older horses where Home Devil, ridden by Georgie Woolf, defeats Brownie Pan and Voldair to claim the $10,000 added title. Brownie Pan earns $2,000, Farquhar $1,005, and fourth place nets $800. Home Devil covers the mile in 1:43.5 and pays $3.60 to win.
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Wolldair
Sevear-Oldy
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Heawnie Pan
Georgie Woolf
Brownie Pan
Woolf
Gadly
Johnny Longden
Last Call for ATF Table Tennis Entries
Last minute entries for the city latte ten nis tourney part of the New Years day open sense. Léonard Red Schelper in charge says entry closes Thursday night. Prizes awarded to singles and doubles champions with second and third place entrants eligible for the state meet in Waco next month.
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Red" Schelper
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Woot Memorial Derby Preview Notes Race at Tropical Park
Racing notes from the Associated Press describe the Woot Memorial Kentucky Derby preview at Tropical Park with horses racing toward May 2. Winners Tavink Andersn Duchess Reith Mamas Choire Exmjuaga boosted prize totals while trainer statistics and track speed claims are highlighted.
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Mamas Choire
Exmjuaga
Alamo Downs opens as jockeys, officials prep
A 1927 Alamo Downs season kicks off with Eddie Killian as ace announcer amid sparse grandstands. State License Clerk A. G. Davison processes 150 trainer applications on day one, while riders like Bert Thornton and S. Vail join a strong local stable led by E. Russell. Newcomers San Apella and Reaping enter the lineup as Moriarity arrives to join the track’s officiating team.
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Bookies pledge to close during Alamo Downs meet
San Antonio bookies pledge to close during winter races at Alamo Downs. Charwell and Alterman say they will shut doors, while others keep phones open for bets on Santa Anita, New Orleans, and Florida tracks. Sheriff Will Wood warns strict law enforcement before election. Alamo Downs officials expect no trouble.
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New York Suspends Ross and Manager
The New York boxing commission suspended Barney Ross, the World's welterweight champion, and manager Sam Plan. Ross must defend his 147 pound title against Ceferino Garcia within 60 days after a fight with Johnny Jannazzo. Both men posted 1590 forfeits for the title bout. Ross declined a gate percentage offer for a Garcia fight and remains barred from boxing in New York until the showdown.
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Roundup of Hilarious Football Banter and Old Times
A humorous collage from Dee 31 recounts coaches, players, and wagging anecdotes as the football season winds down. Wisconsin’s Harry Siul dreher leads with a parade tale while Moon Mullins recalls the 1931 Notre Dame USC game and a pregnant pause outside a butcher shop. References to Tiss McLaughry, Don Seaton, and Fred Thomson mingle with predictions and New Year wishes, set against light chaos and chipped memories.
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Moon) Mullins
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Ossie Solem Silent on Syracuse Offer
Iowa grid coach Ossie Solem refused comment on reports he has a week to decide on the Syracuse University coaching job after returning from New York. He answered all questions with I have nothing to say.
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Jackson Admits He Has Manager Offer
WALDO Texas Dec 31 Travis Jackson veteran infielder of the New York Humite today confirmed the report that he had been offered the job of player manager for the Albany club of the International league. The Giants purchased the Albany franchise from Cambria and Will transfer it to Jursty City.
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Travis Jackson
New York
Humite
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