Local Texas Open draws crowds as field contract debate rages
The Texas Open story outlines school board and Pech baseball park owners clashes over Tech field rental. Fans, led by John Q. Public, stand to gain small benefits from the renewed contract for the next three years. A dispute over a $10,000 rental vs $5,000 prior sparks community interest as fans anticipate summer evenings at Tech field.
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Browns Parking Deal Brings Lower Price and Bigger Park
After a lengthy session the Browns won approval to operate a profitable parking lot with rates cut from 15 to 10 cents. The board also secured groundkeeper and maintenance funding to offset income losses. The park is slated for major improvements including up to 12000 dollars for extra lights benefiting John Q. Public.
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Local park to gain more lights on grandstand and field
A city park plans new lighting to improve visibility for ball games. An additional line of 53 bulbs will direct light to the plate, with a pole added in left field and more fixtures on the grandstand. Public savings on glasses may extend another year as visibility improves.
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Doc Hollers Continues O Sindjim bulletin
Br Janes P. Trawleys disputes plans to build a new stadium near Brackenridge park. Residents and Harry Landa protest as the local school board seeks legislative approval to issue athletic bonds to fund stadium construction, aiming to avoid a tax increase.
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Bulldogs trounce Rangers 43 to 10 in rough game
Seguin Moh reports Texas Lutheran Bulldogs defeat San Antonio Junior College Rangers 43 to 10 on Wednesday night. After early edge, Bulldogs pulled away as Kiefer used reserves in the final period. Pinter led with 10 for the winners. Parr had 7 for the Rangers as UT freshmen visit Saturday.
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Pershing Joins National Baseball Centennial Commission
Gen. John J. Pershing, famed World War I military leader, becomes a member of the National Baseball Centennial Commission. He wired Judge K. M. Landis, executive chairman of the commission, to confirm his appointment and support for the ABF effort.
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Texas Open at Brackenridge Park Gathers Golf Notables
San Antonio rows up for the revived Texas open at Brackenridge Park February 9 to 12 as pros and amateurs including Ky Laffeon Harold McSpaden and Kim Fogerty join. McSpaden shot a two under par 60 Wednesday ahead of the event while entries continue and season tickets sell briskly.
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A. A. Keeps Rules. Fly Rule Rejected by Union
Columbus February 21 The American Association headquarters announced that the association chapter of Mas Holt Writers had rejected advances to alter the sacrifice fly rule. The rule will be in effect in the major leagues, with past disputes over minor circuits and other rules noted. The fly rule was rejected today and does not charge a hitter with time at bat if his flyout scores a runner.
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Nova Wears Injured Arm After Fight
San Francisco February 2 9 Lou Nova, who rose as heavyweight contender after defeating Pommy Purr, had his right arm taped to his side today. Manager Ray Carlen said the fighter must keep the wrap for a month. He suffered a pulvid muscle in the arm but the full seriousness of the injury was not disclosed at yesterday’s exam.
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New Rice Institute appoints athletic director and staff
Dr Harry A Beale named head of physical education at Rice Institute and athletic director. Dr Beale replaces former athletic head H O Niching as school committee studies athletic setup with newspaper men and business manager Gaylord Johnson to define governing authority and schedules.
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St Anthony’s Yellowjackets win 32-29 over Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tim Fanning and Tom Durkin failed to crack the lineup but the St Anthony’s squad clinched a 32 29 victory as Durkin and Fanning soldiered through illness and a sprained ankle. Durkin scored 12 points while McCollum and Sammon added seven each as the Jackets overcome a tough foe.
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Bronc Squad Heads to Victoria in 7:45 Thursday Matchup
Coach Cedrica Harris leads the University of San Antonio Herne team to Victoria Thursday at 7 45 pm to face Victoria Junior College in a crucial game. The squad recently posted a decisive win and aims to maintain momentum.
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New Coach Appointed at Temple After Warner
Fred Swan, former Slanford star and Pop Warner aide at the University of Philadelphia, is named Temple head coach to succeed Warner. Warner will return in an advisory role at Slanford, with plans to stay connected.
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Schmeling Arrives in New York Denying Nazi Rift
Max Schmeling lands from Germany at the Normandie and denies Nazi authorities or wife trouble, says he will fight Joe Louis again if title contenders align. He notes a healed back injury, weighs 106, plans training, and aims for a rematch. Also, Edison Bears defeat New Braunfels Unicorns 29-9 with Tessie Tiner scoring nine.
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Debut Pro Basketball Game Ends With Fouls For Moore
VERNON February 2 Doxie Moore a former Purdue athlete now coaching a high school team made his senior professional basketball debut. He drew nine fouls and was fouled ten times but converted all ten attempts.
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Purdue University
Syracuse Star Player Pursues Ministry Study
Syracuse basketball guard John Schroeder, entering his third season as a regular, is balancing athletics with religious study as he pursues the ministry.
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Cotton blasts Sarazen in golf row over British Open lures
Gene Cotton answers Sarazen’s criticism of British golf and his own status, declaring Sarazen out of date and defending year round commitments. Cotton notes his $10,000 US trip demand, earnings from the Yautevinin circuit, a $10,000 contract for a golf firm, and a four year pro deal at Vic Ashridge club. He says he would go to the United States if guaranteed at least $6,000.
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Kennel Club Meeting Set Friday at Mio Gunter Hotel
Members of the San Antonio Renues club will gather at 3 p.m Friday in the Mio Gunter hotel for their monthly meeting.
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American Loop to Carry 13 Umpires
Chicago February 2 Willling Harridge league president announces a staff of 13 umpires for the American League trip to Florida. One may be dropped late in the season as the list expands after George Pipgras was signed following injuries to Harry Geisel and Emmett Onnisby.
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