Fans to Choose Features in City High Basketball Showdowns
The San Antonio area eyes decisive interscholastic clashes as Main and Brackenridge face Lauder Senior Vocational and other rivals. City champion races hinge on Camp Normogle and Fort Sem Houston matches with St. Mark's Linus, Public Service, and the Elks in contention. If Elks guard Dietzel plays through basketball injury he may still be limited.
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San Antonio
Interecholasic
VY. AL CG
Fort Sem Houston
Main Avenue
Brackenridge
Mits
Duvet
Abe City High
Main
Lauier Senior Vocational School
Alame Kelytta
Iharlandale
Tris
St. Mark's
Ad Dietzel
Elks
Lions
County Meet Opens At 9 A M Saturday In Bexar County
Five teams contest the Bexar county basketball championship at Camp Normosho gym starting Saturday at 9 a m. Winners advance to the district meet in San Marcos next Saturday. Entries include Alamo Heights, Barlandale, Booth San Antonio, Sorreek, and Los Angeles Heights.
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Bexar County Basket
Camp Normosho
San Marcos
Alamo F Helghts
Barlandale
Booth San Antonio
Sorreek
Los Angeles Heights
Night of Closely Fought Boxing Results Across Cities
A string of amateur bouts produced close decisions in cities including Philadelphia Cleveland and Minneapolis. Tew Angeles-Tommy TLauzhrac won on points over Armand Emanuel while Walter Witnan fell to Adama in a four round match.
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Angeles
Tommy Tlauzhrac
Philadelphis
Armand Emanuel
San Francisco
Jorigi
Teledo
Towtrick
Walter Witnan
Los Angees
Adama
Qmapa
Indianapoli
Windy Atyere
Cin- Sinneli
Jarkie Parris
Rekomo
Ind
Victor Bors Gincianati
Cleveland
Ohio
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
Paul Pierone
Goreland
Wet Springs
Ark
Leroy Dougan
Bisbeville
Indo Mickey Gilt
Chicsco
Minneapolis
Dick Daniels
Dri Fontainz
Innines
Tom Tread
Lawton
Teazland
Ilo Michielson
Minneapolia
Ill
Treen
Minneapolle
Hack Melrancy
Montreat
Horseshoe Meet Under Scrutiny By Texas Federation
The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation examines the Horseshoe Meet actions led by Roger Blakes of San Antonio. The program includes eliminations across multiple stages with early entries and a delayed opening date. The federation plans hearings and may extend deadlines as it reviews eligibility and conduct at the event.
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Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Station
Dugerhee
Champinship
Will Feller
Roger Blakes
Emmleur
Rickard and the Global Fight Dream That Did Not Happen
The article reflects on Tex Rickard’s life and his pursuit to stage a world boxing championship between an American and an English heavyweight. It notes his death before realizing his dream, discusses the Carpentier-Dempsey bout, and highlights Rickard’s promotion of women’s interest in boxing, including record crowds for that era.
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Jack Bawrencs Gourright
Tex Wickard
Tow Heenes
Mickapd Jaet
Joss
Hickard
Britain
Tex Rickard
Tie Bobby
Georges Carpentier
Dack Dempsey
Franer
Tex Rickerd
Gar- Lcs
Gt Tickaed
Lim
Jersey Cay
Nail
Thibes
Lees
Ebergh
Carpentier
Messi
Rene Yu
Jie
Mane
Erin
Ty Leingkey
bin Gairke
Ieee
Boston Sunday row delays schedule affects 1920 baseball season
Boston Sunday baseball row delays adoption of the National League schedule for 1920. President John A Heidler to decide if Boston Braves may play on Sunday or revise the plan. Opening games set: New York at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Boston, St Louis at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at Chicago. Umpire craft announced with 14 officials including Robeck and O Day. Maxerkurth’s contract cited. Dresfus elected to a new vice president role.
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York
Boston
John A. Heidler
Boston Braves
Vueidur
Snd
Simday
New York
Philadelpais
Brooklyn
Fastan
Lewis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Fesdler
Robeck OD
Emskig
Geory
Frank) O'Day
George le Mayerkurth
Coant League
National League
American cueists triumph over European stars in world billiard title
In New York the American team led by Welker Cochran and Takeshi Schaefer upset European favorites as Matsuyama defeated Grange and Grange edged Grange. Cochran defeated Magenlacher 300 to 283 while Grange came from behind to beat Grange 400 to 5.
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New York
Robin
Matsuyama
Uinrermans
Cochran
Magenlacher
Recaeier
Grange
Matavyama Aga
Jake
Schaefer
Moisisama
Ex-boxer Tom Gibbons funds town church project
Tom Gibbons retired light heavyweight boxer announced a church building grant in Paul, Mount, funding a new church for the Immaculate Conception. The project will cost 880,000 and be finished by next August, with a gift from Mr and Mrs Gibbons. His Osakis home address is noted in the report.
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Tom Gibbons
Paul
Mtn
Orakle
Thy
Tommy Gibbons
Gibbons
Sunday Baseball Debate Shapes Southern Schedule in Arkansas
Southern directors push a 1929 schedule omitting Sunday games in Little Rock while awaiting Arkansan legislative fate. Committee heads Julen Taine naan Rob Allen and Jack Whaley led the proposal as officials consider changes to an aging ruling and waiver terms affecting funds.
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JMG
Little Rock
Arkfosas
Julen Taine Naan
Rob Allen
Jack Whaley
Aneikane
Tittle Tock
Nashville Els
Unclear Basketball Scores From Historic Meeting
Fragmentary OCR reads scattered basketball results and names with many garbled words. Mentions Mr Robin and Ada among participants. rental price notes appear. Unable to determine teams, dates, or final outcomes from legible content.
Death in Ring Stuns Seattle as Boxer Dies in Inquest
A Seattle welterweight, Eddie Cart, collapsed and died minutes after a knockout loss to Cecil Geysel at Tartland, Ore. Coroner Janes ruled brain injury from a jaw strike as the cause, noting a preexisting heart condition may have contributed. Cart fought through the third round before his deterioration. observers described a brutal finish and a swift medical response.
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Seit
Cecil Geysel
Welverseeight
Seattle
Eddie Cartweight
Tartland
Ore
Geysel
Curight
Janes
Leon
Mila Mond Teat
Vsylomed J
Pe Mee Reneily
A. Micka
Carmine Hanben
Introducing Texas League Newcomers
A fragmentary 1920s era notice lists players and weights for Texas League newcomers. Names include Ol Mel Iunt Shonstay Traustan Born Verina and Myriches with listed heights and weights. The text appears as scattered lines from a sports roster or draft listing with ambiguous team affiliations and home locations.
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OL Mel Iunt
Shonstay
Traustan
Verina
New Mexico
Teight
Hagen Says There's No Money In Golf
The article quotes Walter Sizer voicing belief that golf lacks financial viability and discusses related figures and potential deals. It references Caney van TA ANC and mentions situations around real estate and other industry figures, noting uncertainty about funding and partnerships.
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Hagen
Caney van TA
Walter Sizer
Tagen
Sharkey Faces Filmable Training Ahead of March Showdown
Sharkey endures a desultory training session with sparring partners as promoter Jack Dempsey plans a February event. The heavyweight will visit Tampa with Dempsey, potentially referencing rival Stribling while his father-manager discusses terms with Johnny Larkley.
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Flaw Web
Gwynck Starkes
Iis
Mga
Jack Detupses
Boston
Jack Dempsey
Tessi Boxing
Sharkes
Johnny Larkley
Sharkey
Eeferoo
11000 See Chicago Fight Tonight Shrouded In Hype
The welterweight bout features Tony Canzoteri and Joey Ranga as top challengers for the light heavyweight title under a charged event in Chicago. Promoted by Coliceue, the card includes the Cuban puncher Armand Hontiago as a potential favorite, with past bouts cited as context. The show aims to attract a large crowd, though many details are uncertain due to garbled text.
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Micago
Fen
UPI
Tony Canzoteri
Joey Ranga
Cannoneri
Cheeage
Hye
Alyates
Heranse
Hig
Armand Hontiago
Cinnonert Bs
Ney
Morgan
Sfilwauker
Saulinge
Ange Tersera
Mesiean
Broadcast of Miami Contest Declined to Amplify Announcement
A scrambled notice references a broadcast ban and a tentative preparatory event linked to Garden corporation. It mentions individuals Shaw, Carey, Haby, and Stuckey in a disputed context, with a preliminary meeting or reception planned but unspecified.
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Biri Sharkey
Pete Fobewirs
de Broadtcast Oeer
Carey
Vine Per Garden Corporation
Tle
Haby
Tela Younger Dauther
M. Callatian
Northwestern Defeats Indiana 31 30 in Tight Western Conf Battle
Northwestern tops Indiana 31 to 30 in a close Western Conference matchup. Wildcats rally late led by key plays as Indiana falls short in a hard fought contest.
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Northwestern
Indiana
Emicagh
Northwinh University
Feramblé Sehile Fndiana
Celi
Northwestert
Wildcats
Hoosiers
Sonnemberg Exhibits Pet Hold on Forbes Exihbit
Fragmented OCR report describes Sonnemberg and Forbes in an exhibition night event. Mentions Pet Hold and individuals possibly involved in a trial, with references to athletic conti n and judging by beds. Notes Irak Yusey appears in minutes. Likely a local sports or court note with unclear details.
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Ronnen Hera
Tindiv Athletic
Honnenverg
Fannk Fforhes
New York
KRESS WRITES OWN TERMS GETS SEVEN THOUSAND
A cropped sports note describes a player crafting a contract, securing $7000 for the season amid bargaining over terms. It mentions related lines about backline rental, financial contingencies, and a tense negotiation as part of the sports discussion.
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Kress
Unclear fragmentary sports clash between teams and captains
Fragmentary OCR note describes a tense game with mentions of teams, captains, and a decisive moment. Several names and terms appear garbled, leaving the event and participants uncertain. No clear dates, locations, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
Meagher Named Rice Coach Sparks San Antonio Football Scene
Jack Meagher is appointed coach of Rice University football, drawing strong reactions from San Antonio football fans. A cautious, war veteran with a quiet demeanor, Meagher has built a disciplined program at St Edward’s University in Austin and impressed Rice with his record of developing robust, fundamentals grounded teams. The decisive factor cited is St Edward’s tough previous season and Meagher’s proven ability to mold players into a polished unit despite eligibility strains.
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Jack Meagher
Rice
San Antonio
Meagher
Garth
St. Ed's
Austin
St. Edward’s
Jack
St Edward
Rice Owls
Monstan
San Antonio Hopes for Davis Cup Bid in American Zone
San Antonio tennis fans await the USTA selection weekend to assign cup tryouts and zone eliminations after the Davis Cup draw paired the United States and Canada in the first round of the American zone. Gov. Waite C. Johnson and local officials pressed a strong bid, urging consideration by Davis and other tennis leaders. If San Antonio misses, there should be a very good reason.
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San Antonio
United States
Canada
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Treigh Marshall G. Bell
If Commerce Tenis
Waite C. Johnson
Dwight Davis
Tf San
Landis Probes Contract Involving Major League Figures
Judge Landis orders inquiry into a baseball contract dispute reportedly linking top executives and players. The investigation targets whether a member club may have violated accord terms amid allegations by parties connected to Charlatan and notable teams. A dozen officials and executives are named in the swirling dispute as details remain murky.
Holton Ride for Meagher in Rice Institute ties
Houston reports Ted Holton presses for Jack Meagher to head Rice Institute football program. Meagher, from St Winards University, aims to lead freshman team with assistance from Barry Welton and Dougherty amid university ties and staff changes.
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Houston
Ted
Barry Welton
Trinity University
Cmek
Jack Meagher
Newlsaprminie
Rice Institute
Meagher
St. Winards Aniversity
Amlssion
Pug" Dougherty
Stempth Kehler
San Antonians Win From Hondo In Finals
San Antonians upset Hondo with a dominant late surge as Teo Sas Antonio and teammates led the charge at Madison Memorial for a high school basketball clash. Crinwvald and Hollowheck contributed strong inside paint, while White and JInth added crucial defense and scoring.
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Teo
Sas Antonio
Antonio
T. Crinwvald Uinerad
Notmayle
Hollowheck
Jinth
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Forbes
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Iquiry
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