Leaders Battle in High School Basketball Showdown
Brackenridge Eagles and Jefferson Mustangs vie for first place as Lanier faces Tech Bees in a twin bill at Brackenridge gym. Key players include Higginbotham Neeley Cordy and Hovel sidelined, Manny Lawrence leads scoring with 78 points. Burbank plays Harlandale in a practice game as league race tightens.
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Jockey Dew Killed Just Before Award Program
In February sports notes from The Light, Harold Scherwitz surveys spring training near, with the Boston Bees set to begin February 20 at Pitman Sullivan Park and the St. Louis Browns starting February 24 at Techfield. He notes payroll and roster questions as clubs upgrade with young talent amid draft fears and talks of new signings from St. Louis, predicting an active, uncertain season ahead.
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Schofield Barracks World Class Sports Program
At Schofield Barracks on Oahu Col. George L. Febiger directs a vast, self funded sports system for over 10,000 soldiers. The program runs 22 football fields, 22 baseball fields, 24 tennis courts and a boxing stadium seating 11,000 with no government charge for boxing shows. It cost over a quarter million dollars in 1940, funded by theater income, bowling fees, book fines, and other activities, boosting fitness, morale and discipline across the post.
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Day Faces Billy Marquart in 16 Round Coliseum Show
Davey Day, 28, Chicago, faces Billy Marquart of Winnipeg in a 16 round main event at the Coliseum seeking a shot at Lew Jenkins. Day has been pursuing boxing for a decade and recently stopped Nick Castiglione in the first round while directing his own career.
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Ankenman Fails to Push Playoff Change in Texas League
Houston February meeting closes with no league vote on altering the Sraughnessy playoff system. Pred Ankenman of the Houston club pressed for changes after surveying members. League adopts 154 game schedule and an April 13 opening date, plus minor business.
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Whirlaway Focuses on Derby Prep at Hialeah
Miami February 2 17 Whirlaway the Warren Wright two year old champion now trained by Ben Jones shows improved disposition. He trains for the Flamingo Stakes February 22 at Hialeah with Jones and Pinky Brown guiding workouts. Other derby contenders Ory Boots Acid Irishman Blues Pair and Blues Pair get noted.
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Tidball Defeats Van Horn to Claim Desert Championship
In Palm Springs on Sunday Jack Tidball defeated Welby Van Horn 6 4 to win the desert rest tournament title after a 42 match set effort. Van Horn shattered two racquets as Tidball’s late surge secured the victory.
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Col Andy Smith remembered for Rose Bowl ties and Michigan links
The article recalls Col Andy Smith long associated with Ros The Rose Bowl originator role began in 1914 when he helped organize the Pasadena game. It notes his medical service at Brooksfield, his sons B Hi and Bob at Brackenridge High, and his Michigan connection as a 1940s era center. It mentions his transfer to Hawaii and his plans to attend future Rose Bowl games, with anecdotes about his past travel from Brooksfield on weekends to watch Michigan.
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O Rourke Named Coach At Cardinal Mayes Memorial High
New York Feb 3 Charley O Rourke hero of Beaton college Hughr Bowl win over Tennessee was named head football coach for the new 3 million dollar Cardinal Mayes Memorial High School in the Bronx. Rumors of a Bears career were denied.
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1940 Champion Dies After Fall in Agua Caliente Race
Earl Dew a young Iowa jockey died after a fall at Agua Caliente race track in Mexico following a riding duel with Walter Lee Taylor. Dew rode Bosca who tripped and fell causing multiple spills. Bosca died on track. The 18 year old from Sac City had won 287 races last year and was to be honored as the national champion.
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Seabiscuit to Get Look At Himself in Bronze
In Los Angeles on February 3 officials unveil a four month project bronze statue of Seabiscuit. The statue stands near the saddling paddock at Santa Anita as the Seabiscuit Handicap feature race takes place on Thursday. The statue honors the famed horse who drew huge crowds and helped define American racing history.
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Kovacs Wins Again in Winter Tennis Tourney Final
Frankie Kovacs of Oakland defeats Boo Riggs of Chicago 4-6 1-6 8-6 8-6 6-1 to move toward a fifth title in West Palm Beach. Riggs remains ahead of Kovacs in the overall winter circuit as Jack Kramer and Gardnar Mulloy win the doubles, beating Elwood Cooke and Hal Burface 6-3 7-5.
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Women’s State Golf Tourney Moved Up
The Texan Women’s Golf Association announced the state tournament will be held earlier than planned, now set for late April or early May, per Hilda Urbantke, president. The move affects schedule and venues for the tournament.
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Sectional Basketball Races Reach Torrid Stage
New York, Feb 3 47 Sectional race upheaval as February brings full slate of pivotal games across conferences. Big Ten Wisconsin leads, Missouri Valley shifts Creighton, Pacific Coast sees Washington State and Stanford threats, and independents like Rhode Island State and Toledo stumble. Dense schedule highlights include Dartmouth Penn Harvard Columbia Seton Hall and a Madison Square Garden doubleheader featuring Butler Duquesne. Teams chase top spots toward late February and March tournaments.
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Vork Monday Narrowly Edges Eagles in Close Clash
The Vork Monday club edged the Eagles 1 29 in a tense boys basketball game. The Mustanga defeated Rufta 12 10 in another spirited junior matchup.
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