Braddock Louis Title Bout Plans Rumor Center Chicago
Chicago and New York boxing centers debate site and contracts for the world heavyweight championship clash between James Braddock and Joe Louis set for June 15 with a possible $1,000,000 gate. The Chicago discussion pits Soldier Field against Comiskey Park as venue, with rental terms and seating capacity hotly contested. Contracts for the bout are to be signed next Monday as officials study location logistics and financing amid Centennial celebrations.
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Bible Salary Confirmed At Fifteen Thousand A Year
A university official confirms Texas coach Dana X Bible’s annual pay at 15000 dollars after prior reports and rumors. In Mesquite, Moody girls’ basketball team defeated Mesquite High School Lassies 49 to 11.
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San Antonio Boat Club Could Rebrand and Host Events
Southern divisions of the National Outboard Association may stage races at Medina Lake this year if the Alamo Goat club reorganizes and secures a charter with the chamber of commerce. The Alamo club adopted new by laws and discussed a possible name change to San Antonio Boat Club. The chamber plans to obtain a national charter, appoint representatives to other meets, and attract large events to San Antonio.
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Tulsa Oilers Begin Spring Training in Seguin
The Tulsa Oilers of the Texas league will start spring baseball training in Seguin on March 5. President Art Guggs and Secretary Don Stewart secured Seguin chamber facilities with manager Frank Quinn for use of the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds diamond. Groundkeeper arrives next week to oversee camp prep. Tulsa plans exhibition games with the San Antonio Missions and UT, plus appearances at Laredo and New Braunfels camps potentially facing the St Louis Browns.
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Iowa Names Tubbs Coach at Iowa University
Iowa City Feb 5. Announcement names Inn Tubbs as football coach at the University of Iowa. Tubbs comes from Miami University with a ten percent winning record, signing a year to year contract. Pat Boland, Tubbs’ former line coach, will accompany him to Iowa.
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Max Baer Faces Scrutiny After Louis Fight Fallout
The piece critiques Max Baer for a questionable return and weak performance against Joe Louis, noting public disbelief in his comeback. It cites referee Donavon’s stance, claims of quitting, and broader doubts about Baer’s heart and discipline. It also discusses safety rules and recent ring deaths underscoring the sport’s dangers and calls for stricter stopping rules.
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Walsh Sneers at Unsigned Yankees
Column by Davis J. Walsh mocks unsigned New York Yankees stars including Lou Gehrig and team holdouts while comparing the Yankees and Giants payrolls and noting contracts and signings for 1937. It references Bump Hadley, Joe McCarthy, and other figures amid league salary talk and Dean’s appearance at a baseball writers’ dinner.
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South Texas Bail League Organized at Seguin
Representatives from Austin Luling Seguin Gonzales and Boerne met to organize a South Central Texas semi pro baseball league The plan calls for night games to be financially unfeasible and a league schedule will be set at a February 18 meeting in Seguin Frank Quinn of Seguin is president Tyler honors Mayne in Tyler Fort Worth where Rotary Club will salute 1937 T U captain at luncheon with Alon Cartey and other citizens Also listed are real estate ads and classified notices.
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Golden Gloves semi finals to determine eight winners
Twenty four remaining amateurs from two rounds of the Texas Golden Gloves advance to semi finals and finals tonight in Fort Worth. Winners travel to the national tournament in Chicago. Fort Worth contenders lead with six entrants, Houston and Lubbock have five each, Texas and Dallas two each, Wichita Falls and Brownwood one each.
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Jeffs to Hold Net Tourney Saturday
Jefferson High School tennis plans a Saturday inter-aquad tourney to determine team rankings. Coach I A Abbott announced the meet, with a tentative Robstown event hoped for February 13. The 1932 squad faced bad weather and many top players have graduated.
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Woman of 73 Tops Bowlers in Chicago Ladies League
Emma Apfel, 73, bowled a high score of 201 to top the league in Chicago’s ladies major bowling night. She is the oldest regular in the circuit and led the field with her top mark, setting a notable standard for the age group.
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Mansell Debuts Tonight Under New Part Owner Pep Martin
Oklahoma City report shows senior Mansell a Tulsa heavyweight facing Jimmy Merriott in the 40 round main event. The Oklahoma City card marks his first appearance under part-owner Pepper Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals. Martin bought a half-interest from Rollie T. Munsell, the fighter’s father, and already guides two other boxers in his growing boxing stable.
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