Daytona Beach slows world speed run as record chase stalls
Edward J. Neil reports Sir Malcolm Campbell facing rough Daytona Beach conditions for the 272.108 mile speed record attempt aboard Blue Bird. Rain, high tides, and shifting winds delay the run. Warren Baker of the AAA says timing traps cannot be set yet and the next window may not arrive until after full moon.
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Malcolm Cempbsl
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Usewater
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Beach
Warren Baker
Jacksonville
Campbell
Ntach
Brackenridge Clash Opens Commercial League Schedule
The Commercial League opens with the Alamo Jewelers facing the Surprising Pearl Brewers in the featured game as the season teeters on early standings. Triangles and Dunes field veterans in a bid to secure an early advantage while fans await fast, furious action and the opening gate.
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Brackenridge
Duncan Field
Alamo Jewelers
Pearl Brewers
Simpsy
Fach
Dunes Clark
Big Jonh
Eid Roly Barajas
Johnny French
Lee Bruce
Tet Calhoun
Charley Remolds
Bigham Dunn
Jeegue
H.W. Howell
Arthur Vital
Damesco
Randez
Eward
Atomio
Tilden and Vines Still Beating Em in Pro Tennis
In Pomona California during February 1974, Bill Tilden beat George Lawhere 7-5 3-6 6-4. Ellsworth Vines defeated Les Stoefen 6-2 6-8 and partnered with Patred Milh Niden to win doubles 1-5 7-5. Green Bay Packers sign two college standouts Maddox and Leith from Kansas State and USC for NFL play.
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Tilden
Vines
Green Bay
Wis
Geore Maddox
Kansas State University
Edornie Leith
University of Southern California
Bath
Saturday's Explanations of Time and Global Clocks
The article explains how earth rotation defines time zones, noon meridian crossing, and universal time concepts. It notes that despite time zone differences, the earth's 24 hour day and 365 days persist, with Admiral Byrd at the South Pole able to hear all broadcasts simultaneously. It concludes with a teaser for tomorrow's feature and a note to mail inquiries to Mr. Ripley.
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Earth
South Pole
Admiral Byrd
South Pate
Three Games for Broncs Set in Week Schedule
Westmarland college Broncs announced a hefty basketball slate by Coach ob Myer starting Tuesday at Stacken fidze high school gym with three Texas games and a freshTexas tilt. The Austin Saturday win, 75-11, left Myer balancing football dates with Abilene Christian, Victoria Junior College, Howard Payne, and a Mexico City game. Also listed were St Edward's in Austin, Sam Houston Teachers, Schreiner here November 2, Lamar College November 16.
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Selteiner Institute
Texas University
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Stackenfidze
Ob Myer
Westmaorland College Brahes
Broves
Texas
Austin
Brones
Myer
Abilene Christian College
Victoria Junior College
Howard Payne
University of Mexico
Mexico City
St. Edward's University
Sam Houston
Murry
Abilene
Schreiner
Lamar College
Spanish Americans win tight title clash on Woodlawn court
The Fohenians outlasted the Trojans 30-26 in a thrilling Sunday battle for the Spanish American Basket Ball league championship. Next game set for Westlawn court next Sunday. third game planned for Hedsary. Chapultepecs defeated Tuesday Nightclub 45-33 in the opening Sunday double hill.
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Turst Tialt
Leazie
Fohenians
Trojans
Wosdlawy Lake Court
Westlawn Court
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Chapultepecs
Visuer
Meniloca
Hecnaches
Bérrera
Hue Icoatra
Baratas
J. Garacuca
Chapallenes
Centranydy
Deleon
Ferent
Cantilla
Cante Forriguez
Mala
Arrenda
Balderea
Gilsre Froisoe
Eaning
Seaton
Norvie
Gomes
Trrearde
Monaco & Center
Caceres
Mendozan
Carawass
Bohemians
Bechess
Hernandes
League Doing Double Duty at Promier Card
Jack League works double duty in Promier at Walkathon area, wrestling Jack Nelson in a one fall special and, if possible, refereeing the main event between Marshal Blackstock and Marvin Westenberg. The card features top grapplers, with semi final Fad Telwig facing Ralph Hammonds in a two fall 40 minute bout, plus Billy Howards and Glen Wade among the entrants.
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Promier
Harry Coffman
Walkathon
Jack
Nelson
Marshal Blackstock
Marvin Westenberg
Fad Telwig
Ralph Hammonds
Billy Howards
Glen Wade
Laffoon Wins Phoenix Golf Open by Clear Margin
Laffoon from Denver clinched the Phoenix Open title in Phoenix Arizona finishing with 291 to beat Craig Wood by four strokes. Clarence Clark tied for third at 296 while Johnny Revolta and Wilfy Cox shared fourth at 297. Final prize money ranges from 250 to 18750 with other notable scores noted.
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Ariz
Laffoon
Denver
Craig Wood
Deal
Clarence Clark
Moorfield
N. J
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Clark
Taffoon
Brillant
Johnny Revolta
Wilfy Cox
Henry Picard
Jim Fogarty
Abe Espinosa
Mortle Dutra
Utel Effords
Tampa
Fla
Byron Wetson
Texarkana
Jack
Grout
Fort Worts
Tony Butler
Harlingen
Racing, politics clash over Texas spring meets
A crabbed column rails at racing politics as Texas tracks seek spring dates amid law limits. It questions the racing commission, attorney general rulings, and track actions in Houston and San Antonio alike, warning of delays, expense, and rival campaigns. It notes Houston AyRaglee and Pallas dates, Alamo Downs’ extension fight, and possible shifts south for spring racing.
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Tagine Commission
Texas
Antios
Racing Commission
Houston
AyRaglee
Pallas
Alamo Downs
Sass Spring
Also Downs
Stousten
Billy Mount
School Cager Faces Week of Action At District 22 Meet
Thomas Jeffersons Mustangs prepare for a big week with a Monday clash against San Marcos at Jefferson, joined by San Marcos players Cec Slater Joe Reeder and Morris Morrow. Jefferson and Harlandale lead Bexar County as District 22 tournament looms Friday and Saturday at Jefferson with multiple schedule events through the week.
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Harlapdale
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Teftecaor
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St Johns Seminary Scraps City Champion in 4 0 Tie
St Johns Seminary eleven held Carta Blanca Restaurant team to a 4 to 0 tie in a featured Sunday game at Sir Johns field. Juan Villegas Jr scored twice early in the second period, with Bert Ranny adding two for St Johns. Paul Ehlinges appeared to add a third before a offside ruling nullified the goal as Gonzales and Lakeview Grocery faced default.
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Carta Blanca
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St. John’s
Albert Ranny
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St. John's
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Lakeview Grocery
Gonzales
Diamond Jewelry
Chils
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JOM -Ee
Sunday School League Scores Highlight Close Trinity Baptist Win
In the Sunday Schools league Trinity Baptist edged Central Baptist 27 21 while Alamo Methodists routed Baptist Temple 41 14. Peasley led Trinity with 15 points, Hillteyer had 18 for Alamo, and lineups included Calhoun Easley and Grimes for Trinity with Budle dre and Hartman for Baptist Temple.
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Missouri Valley race tightens as Creighton upends Grinnell
Missouri Valley Conference title race narrows after Creighton upset Grinnell 38 to 24 at Omahas Saturday. Drake Bulldogs remain close with four games left as Grinnell and Creighton split the lead with seven wins each. In Edinburg Texas, Victoria Junior College Pirates defeated Edinburg College Brones 37 to 31 to close their doubleheader.
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Edinburg
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Pirates
Arkansas and SMU Face Weekend Battle for Title in Southwest Conference
In a pivotal weekend, Arkansas and Southern Methodist square off in two decisive games at Callse, with the winner likely to claim the Southwest Conference crown. Texas and Texas A&M loom as potential spoilers as Baylor and Rice also eye key results, while Texas seeks revenge for losses earlier in the season.
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Fide
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Victoiries
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Aggiex
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Ted
We Methodists
College Station
Texas
Gaylor St Wace
Itg
University of Texas
Jack Gray
Packers
Aggies
Rice
Houston
Baylor
Twenty Third Infantry Poloists Aim for Back-to-Back Trophy
The Twenty-third Infantry polo team, defending the Brig. Gen. Charles R. Howland trophy, won their first match 7 2 against the Ninth Infantry at Harberd Field. Pioneers Chet DeGavre Joe Teller and J D Bender led with one goal each while Farmer and Ace Harper added two apiece. The second game is set for 2 20 Wednesday at Harberd Field as the Doughboy poloists seek the title for a second straight year.
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Charles R. Howland
Harberd Field
Harberd Fold Gant
R. Farmer
Ace Harper
Chet DeGavre
Joe Teller
J. D. Bender
George Hickman
J. V. Dansby
George Laden
Tom Webby
Weekend Sports Highlights Across Multiple Venues
Weekend sports digest notes Harvard university club wins, international venues report records and winners. Gollr Phoenix Laffoon posts 281 sins. Estelle Crestian defeats Jean Bauer in Bahamas tennis. Santa Anita derby won by Gillie. Lipton trophy awarded in outboard regatta. Backstroke records fall as Paul Grossman shines. Blackhawk Kid wins amateur national quail championship.
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Vie Sao New York
Gunningham
Sins Baxter
Yanzke
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Torrénez
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Golr. Phoenix
Ariz—Laffoon
Nassau
Bahamas
Estelle Crestian
Jean Bauer
Barcelona
Freddis Miller
Jose Glpones i Hest
New Summa
Fla
Frank Vingent
Tulsa
Wine
Thomas Lipton
Cleveland
Paul Grossman
Sturgeon
Carl B. Duffield
Blackhawk
Vincent Wins Boat Laurels at Smyrna Regatta
Frank Vincent from Toba Oklahoma won the Class B motorboat event at the Smyrna Yacht Club regatta in New Smyrna. Mulford Scull of Atlantic City won the final heats in Class B, with Cooger of Kansas City taking Class A fastest time and Cal Milton of Orlando top in Class F. A separate ski record was set in Brighton Michigan as Ted Boberski jumped 201 feet on the artificial 30 foot slide.
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Vincent
Smyrna
Kansas City
Dick Neal
Ted Him
Cal Milton
Orlando
Brighton
Mich
Ted Boberski
Ironwed
Yankees Seek Outfield Solutions Amid Woes
New York Yankees boss Joe McCarthy seeks seasoned outfield options as Lou Gehrig and Earle Combs cast doubt on readiness. Washington reports say Milwaukee and Detroit interest centered on Ray Johnson Cart Reynolds and Gerald Walker while Rabbit Maranville trains for a Braves comeback in Florida.
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Earle Combs
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Boston Red Sox
Ray Johnson
Cart
Reynolds
Detroit Tigers
Gerald Walter
McCarthy
Walker
Ricker Cochrane
Rod
Indoor season peaks at national AAU indoor championships
New York February 1. The national AAU indoor championships unfold at Madison Square Garden with a galaxy of stars. Olympians and world record holders head a strong field including Glenn Cunningham in the Baxter Mile and Ralph Metcalf defending the sprint title. Contenders from several colleges will contest events across distances from 60 to 3000 meters, with notable showings from Jesse Owens era rivals and top New York area athletes.
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A. A. UW
Madison Square Garden
N.C. A
Attar Fils
A. G
Glenn Gunningham
Suah
Hill Bonthron
Geno Vengke
Bik Ny
Guneningham
Venzke
Bonthron
Kansan
Tapacity
Ralph Mstealig
Marquette
Jesse Gwens
Onin State
Eulace Peariick
Tempie
Ben Jolson
Calambia
Chek Hornbostel
Indiana
George’ Budlwinkle
Waldo Sweet
New York A. G
Glen Dawson
Tialsa
Hommboster
Milton Sandler
Glenn Hardin
Louisiana State
Ivan Fuqua
Inflang
Elton Brows
Pittsburg
Han
Torrance
Agad
Jack Torture
Leo Sexton
Owesens
Eddie Gordon
Peacock
Doe McChuskey
Harold Manning
John W. Follows
Ray Seary
Carnelius Johnson
Keith Brown
Percy Beard
Henry Dreyer
Rhode Island i
Archery Club Moves to Olmos Park as New Home
The Sem Antonin Archery Club held its initial shoot Sunday at its new Olmos Park location, slated as the permanent home. Two four man teams competed, Alfred Hooper’s first team beating Loyd Schwartz’s by 137 points. Scores included Hooper 310, Wheeler 988, Schwartz 304, Rhodes 306. second team totals 648, 65, 408, 268. Individual six-arrow rounds posted varied results with Schwartz leading at 33 points, Higginbotham 38, Wheeler 23. A roving match saw Higginbotham 38 and Wheeler 12. A short business meeting planned multiple teams for the Southern Winter Archery League, first league shoot set for February 24, with matches every two weeks and final shoot June 2.
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Benres
Alfred Hopher
W. E. Wheeler
M. Schwartz
Edward Rhodes
Loyd Schwarts
E. Higginbotham
W. BE Nelson
Prank Rhodes
Mall
Pebrusky
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