Texas Longhorns Open To Centenary Game Switch
The University of Texas athletic council would favor hosting more home games and would consider moving the 1932 Centenary matchup from Shreveport to San Antonio if Centenary wishes. Dr W E Metzenthin said Texas backs a home-heavy schedule and would approve a move if Centenary plans to play at Eagle Field on October 21. Centenary may be invited to San Antonio by the Sports Association to tour the site and discuss terms.
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Lye Longhorns
Centenary Tallege
Centenary
Shreveport
San Antonio
W. E. Metzenthin
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Homer Norton
San Antonio Sports Association
Norton
Baseball Trade Rumors Again Fly Through the News
New reports link the St Louis Cardinals to Crankle Frisen after salary cut talks. A separate rumor says Brooklyn would trade Warry Vance to St Louis for pitcher Paul Derringer, though the Cards show interest in Vance.
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S J. Louis Cardinals
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Crankle Frisen
Brooklyn
Warry Vance
Veterath Touster
St. Louis
Paul Derringer
Vance
Giants Seek Deals At Major League Meetings
New York Giants, with 21 players under contract and manager Billy Terry arriving for the annual writers dinner, expect moves soon. They seek an outfielder and a starting pitcher, with Danning and Eng lish among three new signings. Other clubs sign key players as holdouts grow, including Lazzeri and Walberg amid rising tensions over salaries.
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Memphis
Desay Vance
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Fields and Corbett Post $2500 Forfeits
AN FRANCISCO February 2 Inss Backers of Jackie Fields world welterweight champion and Young Corbett III of California posted forfeits of 250 each for a bout here February 22 When Corbett is favored to win and the bout is expected to attract large betting interest.
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Francisco
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Boxing Show Promises Feathery Action On Flores Bout Card
Local lad Hill Hernandez returns from the coast to headline a 10 round main event against Little Kid Ga vedo while Laredo is tipped as the crowd favorite. Pee Wee Terry, a St. Louis 124 pounder, fights Kid Tore réon in the eighth round semi windup with bouts featuring earlier bouts and upsets.
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Brackenridge Eagles Fight for City Cage Title Thursday
Brackenridge hosts Lanier in a pivotal high school basketball clash as Brackenridge seeks a needed win to stay alive in the city race. Lanier, led by Castaneda and Sanchez, rode a late surge to beat Tech and aim for another victory in a hard-fought contest at Brackenridge Gym.
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Illinois captain Boyd Owen ruled scholastically ineligible
At Champaign on February 2 1929 Boyd Owen captain of the University of Illinois basketball team was ruled ineligible for the rest of the season after failing one course. The decision affects the Illini as they continue conference play this season.
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Boyd Owen
University of Illnois
First Shoot of Season Set by San Antonio Gun Club
The San Antonio Gun Club announced the season opener for Sunday afternoon at the Gimes Basin traps. The event starts at 1 30 and is open to the public for a fee of 49 dollars. Classifieds note the ad appears in the light advertisements under the 16, Light Classifieds section.
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San Antonio
Medina Lake
San Antono Gun Club
Gimes Basin
Ruth Ponders But Little on His Baseball Feats
Ruth Babe Ruth reflects on his career while noting his versatility as pitcher outfielder and hitter. He recalls three dramatic World Series moments including the 1918 Red Sox victory over the Dodgers, a 1932 Chicago home run off left field, and a late home run at Wrigley Field that season.
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Alan New York
Rute Yard Kipling
Seldor
Harcall
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Sherrod Smith
Welming Battie
Jon Mest
Walter Johnson
Lely Grove
Babe
Cubs
Sir Malcolm at Racescene in Daytona Beach
Sir Malcolm Campbell, recovering from flu, arrived at the Daytona Beach racecourse to attempt a new land speed record. He said rapid tests would occur in the next few days, with an official record attempt anticipated around February 10 or later.
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Malcolm Campbell
New York
Inter
Canzoneri Spots Townsend 10 Pounds For Bout
Tony Canzoneri lightweight champion spots Townsend a heavy advantage of nearly 10 pounds in their 10 round catchweight bout set for Friday night in New York. Townsend is the blond Vancouver welterweight facing the champion.
Joie Ray Breaks Leg in Marathon Dance
Former national half mile champion Joie Ray fractured his left ankle in a fall during a Marathon dance in New Haven Connecticut last night. He had stayed in the event for 41 days.
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Olympic Star
Texas Swimmers Prepare For Southwest Conference Meet
UT swimmers train for the Southwest Conference championship at Texas A. and M. March 34 25. The Longhorns won conference honors last year and seven lettermen return from the championship squad.
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Miss Sachs Loses In French Championships Quarters
Parib France February reports Marjorie Sachs of Boston last year ranked number ten in women’s tennis was eliminated in the French Championships by Madame Aubert in the quarter finals with an 8-3 score in the match played at the covered courts.
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Austin Open links event draws crack golfers on tour
Dozens of top players including By Chamberlain Charles Nordberg Gil Moreland Spec Goldman Jotinole Dawson and Reuben Albaugh head to Austin for the Brackenridge and Riverside venues. The Houston Country Club midwinter classic runs February 21 26 with Lee Hager coordinating plans. Local amateurs and club pros Harvey Penck Tod Menefee and Ted Menefee organize practice and entries while Riverside Brackenridge Willows Springs host matches and fourball events.
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Giants Singer Midgets In Baseball Prospects
New York Giants face a shaky season as pitching and infield slip while outfield shows cautious potential. Coach Doc Bill Terry seeks new blood to revive a struggling lineup, with concerns over core slumps and lack of strong reserves.
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Onl Ot
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Westerners lead in Miami Biltmore women’s golf event
Mrs Opal Hill of Kansas City defeated Miss Ben Gottlieb of New York 7 and 5 as Mrs Estelle Drennan of Tulsa beat Miss Agnes Wayne of Miami 7 and 5 in the Miami Biltmore women’s golf tournament. Bastrop high caps defeat Smithville 17 to 14 in Texas high school hoops.
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Sons of America Play Cardinals in Thursday Exhibition
The Sons of America basketball team will face the Cardinals in an exhibition at Sidney Lanier gym on Thursday. The Ponteffice Tigers were set to meet the Sas Iish Alamo League but their lineup collapsed. Naps Nationals and Sidney Lanier Junior Yoks also clash as Brackenridge Brack waits, officiated by George O Brien. Harlingen continues hot stretch with seventh straight win, beating La Feria 43 to 21.
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