Boerne Star's Canavan Tops Scoring in District 28a Showdown
Boerne High senior John Canavan, a 2 foot 534 inch standout, leads area scoring with 693 points in 23 games and a 67 point game against North Side High. Coach Vernon Turner notes his multi sport prowess and growing college interest as visitors scout Hast Central High on Monday.
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Man Who Had Nothing but Friends Remembered at Funeral
A funeral for a man known for his friendly nature drew sincere greetings and expressions of sadness. Friends recalled his kindness and long life, noting he stayed a friend across years despite paths rarely crossing again. Local mourners remembered him as a cheerful, helpful figure at the old Black baseball stadium.
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Derby Special Quickly Fills for Kentucky Derby Travel
Derby limited round trip train and Derby special ticket from Lickford Tours are nearly sold out with only a small number of seats left. Packages include lodging meals and nursing services, with chartered buses snapped up and service to Churchill Downs not until May 7.
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Akron Upsets Welter Champ Saxton in Narrow Decision
Romnie Delaney of Akron, fighting from a youthpaw stance, upset Welter Champion Johnny Saxton Briday in a close bout. Referee Eddie Atlas and judges Minto and Taormina scored it 100 to 92, 97 to 96, and 93 to 93 as Delaney pressed early with uppercuts while Saxton fought cautiously. The Akron boxing commission impounded the cards, promising to release them later for Palermo’s review. No knockdowns occurred.
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Johnny Saxton Briday
Frankie Palermo
New York
Eddie Atlas
Harold. Minto
Sam Taormina
Akron Boxing Commission
Palermo
Delaney
Saxton
Carter Good As Welter Carter Good As Welter
In Boston on a non title bill at Boston Garden Carter Good, 21, fought hard in a rugged 10 round draw with Tony de Marco, a 23 year old Welter, as both men traded power shots. The crowd of 12 163 paid a record New England gate of 74670 dollars but neither fighter was knocked down. De Marco had the edge in experience and reach, while Carter pressed for a breakthrough toward challenging Johnny Saxton.
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Jimmy Carter
Johnny Saxton
Tony de Mares
Boston Garden
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New England
Layne Meeting At Party House On March 2
The University of Texas Ex Students club has completed arrangements for the Party House on San Pedro avenue to host its annual March 2 celebration featuring Bobby Layne, professional football star and former Longhorn quarterback, as the keynote speaker.
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Buffs move home stadium to Busch in honor of Zusch family
Baseball Notes by the Associated Press reports Houston Buffs shifted their home to Busch Stadium in Honor of the late male members of August A Zusch Jr’s family while announcing 21 players signed to 1955 contracts. Sumpin Joe Dugan is named Boston Red Sox scout for New England territory.
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New England
Red Sox announce signings of Kraus and Friend
In Miami on February 12 the Red Sox announced the signing of infielders Billy Kraus and Owen Friend. Meanwhile Grey, recently separated from his tonsils, won medal honors in the fifteenth National Baseball Players Golf championship by shooting 275, narrowly beating Giants shortstop Alvin Dark by four strokes.
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Ft Sam Rangers Seek tenth straight in Saturday host
The Ft Sam Houston Rangers aim for their tenth straight win as they host Foster APB Victoria Friday night at the FL Sam sports complex. Dittus leads a late rally with 12 points as the Rangers pull away in the second half.
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Victoria
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Johnson Triumphs In Madison Square Garden Knockout
Harold Johnson delivered a perfect right to Pauli Andrews chin for a sixth round knockout at Madison Square Garden. The win fuels a possible rematch with Archie Moore, who has pushed for a shot at Rocky Marciano while Johnson seeks new bouts with major figures like Marciano Valdes Cackel or Moore. Garden matchmaker Billy Brown plans an April or May bout to shape the next heavyweight conversation.
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Harold Johnson
Pauli Andrews
Archie Moore
Archie
Rocky Marciano
Johnson
Andrews
Madison Square Garden
Johnson-Moore
Billy Brown
Garden
Marciano
Nino Valdés
Don Cackel
Moore
Jack Dempsey
Fight Results Akron Boston and Philadelphia bouts recap
Fight results from multiple cities show Roanie Delaney defeating Johnny Aston in Akron by points. In Boston Jimmy Carter and Bonny De Marco fought to a draw. New York Madison Square Garden saw Harold Johnson KO Paul Andrews, while Philadelphia reports Ben Collinge and Douglas in other bouts. Berlin notes Peind Neuhaus and Henry Hall in heavyweight action.
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Roanie Delaney
Ate
Johnny Aston
New York
Ip Monte
Boston
Jimmy Carter
Bony de Marco
Drew
Madison Square
Areen
Herold Johnson
Phil Selphia
Paul Andrews
Philadelphia
Rosburg leads Tucson Open after second round
Bob Rosburg of San Francisco holds a one stroke lead entering the third round of the Tucson Open with a 36-hole total of 133. He battled wind, dust and the flu to post a 2 under par 68, aided by a birdie on the 14th and another on the 17th, as Tony Holguin faltered to a 134 tying Bud Holscher and Fred Wampler for second.
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San Francisco
Rosburg
Los Angeles
Bing Crosby
Palm Springs
Tony Holguin
San Antonio
el Rio
Bud Holscher
Santa Monica
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Glen Head
Long Island
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San Antono
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Demaret
Tucson Leaders in Tucson Open second round standings
Leading scorers after the second round of the Tucson Open include Bob Roshurz 6468-123 Bud Holscher 56-65-124 Tony Holguin 469-334 Fred Wampler 69 65128 Al Mengert 70-66 Art Wall Jr 7066126 Sohn Parnam Johnny Palmer Fred Hawkins John Weitzel Arnold Palmer Joe Moore Jr 69-70-129 Jerry Carter Weininger Earl Wilde 6¢-72-140 Amateur status noted.
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Bud Holscher
Tony Holguin
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al Mengert
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Sohn Parnam
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Johnny Palmer
Fred Hawkins
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Swedes Upset Manila To Win Philippines Open Tennis
Len nart Bergelin and Sven Davids on of Sweden defeated defending champions Felicisimo Ampon and Raymundo Degro of the Philippines in a four set final. The match ended 6 4, 5 3, 6 3, , securing the championship Saturday.
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Sven Davidsson
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Raymundo
Degro
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Catholic meet centers on San Antonio teams in tourney
Central Catholic and St. Gerard's lead two San Antonio squads into the Texas Catholic Interscholastic league basketball semifinals. Central faces Jesuit Dallas while St Gerard's meets St Johns Ennis in Division A and B action, with other area teams in Consolation rounds at St Mary's gym.
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Tourney Lineups Highlight Struggling St. Anthony's St. Joseph's Results
In a cluttered lineup sheet from a parish league, St. Anthony's era Wier 44 leads a roll call of players across St. Joseph's Victoria St. Gerard's and St. Ludmila's with points spread among Garza, Prachyl, Diez, and Rodriguez. The score sheet hints at mixed success across schools including St. John's Ennis and Temple-area teams, with several players reaching double figures and others contributing in scattered fashion.
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Laredo Hosts Ray in Top 6AAAA Tilt
District GAAAA title chase tightens as Laredo welcomes Ray Texans in a pivotal game at Alamo stadium gym. Brackenridge and Jefferson clash earlier, while San Antonio area results stack with Harlandale, Edison, and Victoria competitors posting wins and high scorers like Hill, Wanke, and McDonald fueling the race.
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Gulf Coast
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Northside
South San’ Antonio
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Edgewood
Karnes City
Peacock
Lineups from Alamo Heights Bain and surrounding teams
Basketball score roster listing players and points for Alamo Heights Bain Lanier Kerrville Bonamia and other teams including Sam Houston Edgewood Southwest and Brownsville with multiple players scoring in double figures and mistyped names across a dense OCR page reflecting game lineups and totals.
Shaw to Help Air Academy Football Coach Pursuit
Denver February 12 The Air Force Academy hires Lawrence T Buck Shaw famed college and professional coach to help mold the Air Force football team aimed at challenging Army Navy Notre Dame and other gridiron powers.
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Lawrence T
Buck” Shaw
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Mixed bout set in El Paso ring
El Paso plans a mixed bout at the Coliseum on February 28 featuring Chebo Hernandez of Juarez Mexico and Cecil Hudson a California Black middleweight in the first mixed fight held here and the first main event between Negro and white in Texas.
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St Philip's Tigers Rally For Eleven Wins In 15 Games
St Philip's hosts Southwest Business College after a Friday win at Mary Allen College of Crockett. St Philip's 83 record lists Hardeman 14 Haris 13 Morrison 12 Todd 18 Bowie 3 and Tryon 1 among others in a defense heavy clash.
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City basketball results in AA division league action
St Henry's maintained first place despite a 258-49 Friday loss to the Jaycees. Southwest Research, also a contender, fell to St Gerard's while St Henry's won, keeping the top spot in the City Commercial Basketball League. Key scorers included Bray, Carleton, Wise, Sparkman, and Allison.
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Experts Pick Wes Santee In Madison Square Mile Showdown
New York reports Wes Santee Gunnar Nielsen and Fred Dwyer set to return to Madison Square Garden Saucer Saturday for another shot at the world indoor mile record. Santee recently lowered the mark to 4 03 8 and Nielsen to 4 03 6, with both near the home stretch. Coaches and experts expect Santee to win the Baxter mile at the New York Athletic Club meet. Santee has trained in Kansas for the past five days.
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Fred Dwyer
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Trinity Plays Pan Am Quintet Edinburg Showdown
The Trinity Tigers aim to rebound against Pan-American College in Edinburg after a 85-78 loss to Corpus Christi College. Robichaux led Trinity with 28 points while Hawkins paced Corpus Christi with 24 points.
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Six Lackland Boxers Favored In Kansas City Trials
Kansas City February 12 Eight Lackland Air Force base boxers reach the semi finals of the twentieth annual Golden Gloves tournament. Six airmen are expected to advance to Monday's finals. Names include Orville Pitts 173 pounds Paul Wright 160 pounds Willie Morton 135 pounds Joe Charles 126 pounds Ward Yee 128 pounds and Jesse Herrera 112 pounds.
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Lackland Air Force Base
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Orville Pitts
Paul Wright
Willie Morton
Joe Charles
Ward Yee
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Fishing Report From Coastal Bend Shows Moderate Catch
Coastal bend fishing improved Friday though activity remained low in many areas including Corpus Christi Bay. Padre Island reported redfish drum and trout while Pt Arkansas saw one party reel in 1200 pounds of red snapper despite strong winds. Balt available at most points. Saturday forecast calls for continued cold clear weather with light variable winds. GRIDDER SIGNS NEW YORK Feb 12 27 Bill Hillen West Virginia defensive end signs with the New York Giants.
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Rumor: Bryant May Return as LSU Coach
Rumor says Bear Bryant may join LSU as athletic director and head football coach. Reports cite an authoritative source indicating backers favor Bryant for double duty if feasible. A LSU representative acknowledged contact but did not confirm.
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Edgewood Red Raiders extend win streak to eighteenth
The Edgewood Red Raiders of the Bexar County league extended their season long win streak with a 43 to 37 victory over Southwest. The conference title was clinched with a 140 mark. Rudy Jasso led Edgewood with 20 points.
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SMU Cagers Face Baylor in SWC Title Bid Clash
SMU meets Baylor in Waco on Saturday as part of a three game schedule to boost a share of the Southwest Conference lead. A win could pair SMU with Texas Rice or Arkansas at the top while losses tangle the standings and drop the Mustangs from contention.
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