Brownsville speed week shatters multiple world records
Gay Wooldr, in a bid to set a new unlimited class world mark, planned a run today in a custom six cylinder 94 horsepower craft built in Spain. Yesterday in Brownsville ship canal, Wood and Reuter set four world outboard records, with Wag d son of a famed boatman breaking multiple marks including Class G and hydroplane records, while Wead and Reuter also posted several wins in the regatta concluding Brownsville’s events.
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Spain
Brownsille Ship Canal
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Buddy Reuter
San Antonio
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Outboard Associaion
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Reuter
Commercials In Two TILTS For Tile Playoffs
The Aime Jewpters aim to oust the International Cube 15 Commercial league champs in a two tilt tile playoff. They face the next game at 9 15 p m Brackenridge gym after a National division clash Monier Plumbers versus Rainbow Courts at 8 pan Alamo beat the Berits in opener. A Monier win would tighten first half standings and threaten Rainbow for second half playoffs.
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Brackenridge Gym
Monier Plumbers
Rainbow Courts
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Alamo
International Dual
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Rainbow Trom
Omala
Onielas
Sma Tle
Ice Hockey Scores Mixed Night Across Leagues
Boston 4 Toronto 4 and Detroit 3 New York 3 mark a turbulent night for North American hockey. Cleveland 4 Bygreine 3 and Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 2 add to a slate of closely fought games as teams chase playoff positioning.
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Shien
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Catholic High Basketball Meet Sets March Start
The annual Catholic high basketball tournament opens at Wyola University on March 22 and runs to March 20. Sectional Catholic winners across the country will be invited. defending 1938 champion St Xavier of Toursville, Kentucky, is listed among participants.
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Wyola University
Murel
Toutiry
St. Xayier
Toursville
Gruesome Heritage and a Buried Horse Tale
A fragmented 16th century tale recalls Joseph Moniface le la Mole’s execution in 1574 and a lover’s quest to safeguard his head for 41 years. A horse named Do, buried by an undertaker in Sanford, honors decades of service. A Brooklyn Bridge dive by William Cruickshank fails but Steve Beadle gains fame from a dummy plunge.
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Quen
Marguerite de Navarre
Marguerite
Mat- Buchte
Sanford
Fis
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
New York City
Steve Beadle
William Cruickshank
White Plaing
Henry Guerra New Head of Texas Table Tennis
Henry A. Guerre of San Antonio was named president of the Texas Table Tennis association at the group’s second annual state tournament in Galveston. Ed Tolliver, also of San Antonio, was named secretary. Next year’s meet goes to Houston, which won all Houston titles.
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Henry A. Guerre
San Antonio
Texas ‘Trate
Galveston
Ed Tolliver
Houston
Paul Brively
Curtis Clare
University
Texas
George Lederer
Gene Sisk
Rufus Chetlton
Aleg
Bively
Bylgin Kiv‘Un
Don Galdbeck
Marjorie Wilcox
San
Rattlers Top Alamo Cagers in Alutia Conference Chase
The St. Mary’s Rattlers, leading the Alutia conference with two losses and four wins after a split with Sul Rots, prepare for a home week against Georgetown’s Southwestern Pirates. ThePirates game moved from Friday to Wednesday due to religious holiday. Texas A and J Javelins hold second in the league with four wins, while Ski Ross trails. If the Rattlers sweep February 27 and 26, they can clinch the division title. Mayy’s beat the Lobos 58 48 as Cabriel and Croswell led with 20 and 10 respectively.
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Albike
St. Mary's Rattlers
Southwestern Pirates
Georgetown
Mose Simms
Catholic Selves
Texas A
Ski Ross
Rathlers
Tors
Ftirst
Mayy
Lobos
Satuday
Chico Cabriel
Kenneth Croswell
Minnesota Gridiron Stars Turn Pro With Packers
Chicago February 20 A Minnesota Big Eleven star duo signed pro contracts with the Green Bay Packers. Coach Curly Lambeau announced Barry Butler, back, and Charles Sciunty, tackle, would join the NFL in 1938 bringing strong roster depth from the Minnesota championship squad.
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Chicago
Green Bay Packers
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Lambratt
Packers
Barry Butler
Charles Sciunty
Jen
Picard Wins New Orleans Golf Carnival With 72-Hole Lead
Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania topped a record crowd at the New Orleans golf carnival finishing with a strong 72-hole score. Dirk Meta of Chicago claimed second place earning 1400 dollars as Byron Nelson and other pros chased the title. The event, headlined by Mayor Maestri and a 10 000 dollar purse, drew about 14 900 spectators and set a record gallery with no admission fees. Jimmy Thomson, Harold McSpaden and Gene Sarazen posted notable scores as the winter tour moved on.
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Henry Picard
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Thrneu
City Park
Hershey
Robert
Maestri
Gene Sarazon
Dirk Meta
Chicago
Jimmy Thomson
Blond
Shawnee-oh-Delaware
Ananey
Harold
Jug
McSpaden
Winchester
Mrés
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Byron Nelson
Reading
Pas
Chendiur Harper
Portsmouth
Henry
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Ode Shaele Chiesgo
Shawneson
Harold” McSpoden
Mons
Chindler Harper
Portamouth
Sam Snena
Susur Swinnay
Whee Ginyi Cana
Athe On’ Horan
White Plains
N. Ae
Ai Eaton
Okintima City
Oka
Alph Guldad
Madison
Nod
Los
Wy Taftoon
Gene Sarazen
Brookfiend Center
Conn
Heohn Bulle
Mike Marra
Wickitn
Dan
Iho
Frank Walsh
Rumson
SINC
Alines
Great Neel
John Perolil
Take Tahoe
Calit
Palestine to Stay in East Texas League
MeNDERSON February 20. Palestine will remain in the East Texas league for 1939 as league leaders consider matters in executive session. After A M Burns explained Palestine's finances, officials said the club would be ready by training season. A four game home and four game away schedule was adopted, with Hemterson club purchase by Jake Atm and set scorekeeper wages at 2.50 per game. The opening day trophy will be funded by money pilA for the league.
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Ily
Palestine
Melitali
Drauth
Cossium
A. M. Burns
Pais
Hon
Hemterson
Jake Atm
Tony Galento Faces NBA Clash Over No 1 Challenger
New York February report says the National Boxing Association may slow Galento while Tony eyes high profile bouts. The piece notes NBA rankings disagreements with Galento’s status and cites Michigan and New Jersey officials and promoters seeking control of matchups. It also mentions potential plans for a July title bout sequence involving Galento and future opponents.
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HOB Consshine
New York
Pthough I
Tony Galento
Primo Garneva
Nnonal Boxing Association
Joe Louis
Ike
Lis Wit
NBA
Sualat Os
Harry ‘Thamar
Yorke Brescia
Brown Bee
Frank MacDonel
Michigan Stde Athletic Commission
Galena
Brown
Detroit
Lent
Harvey L. Miler
Lse
MB Aye
Gilenty
Association
Abel Green
New Jersey
Marty Gallagher
Marty
Thal
Gadlaghers Gilento
Criies
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N. By
N. B.A
Galente
Ural
Beauty Beetle and Beast on Mat Card at Walka Than Arena
A wrestling card staged by Harry Coffman features Frank Taylor vs Olaf Swenson in a mat bout on the curtain-raiser. Savage faces Stanley Finto in a mountain-style skirmish, with Canadian John Katan meeting Juan Humberto in the main event.
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Harry Coffman
Walkathan
Frank
Robert] Taylor
Geo ¢Daniel Boone
Savage
Stanley Finto
John Katan
Juan Humberto
City Majors Meet to Talk Baseball
An organization meeting of the City Major Baseball league will be held Monday night in the M4 CG. Managers, coaches and players have been urged to attend the gathering.
Pancho Sherman Leads Top Bout in Mexico City Arena
Monterrey rivals Pancho and Billy Sherman headline at International Arena on Monday night. Pancho aims to counter Sherman's tough punch, while Pryor and Rebeka square off in a rematch. Also featured are Andra versus Bruton, Tampico Kid Joe against Chick Sanchez, and a six round curtain raiser.
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Monterrey
Pancho
Billy Sherman
International Arena
Sherman
Wesiny Pryor
Kid’ Rebeka
Battling Andra
Johnny Bruton
Soldier Lad
Tampico Kid Joe
Chick Sanchez
New Pioneer League Opens May 2 With 120-Game Schedule
Boise Idaho February 20 The Pioneer League directors voted to start the nation s newest professional baseball circuit on a 120 game schedule May 2. League president Jack Tigilivell said Lewiston would open at Boise Ogden at Salt Lake City and Tin Falla at Preatelio.
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Idaho
Fioneer
Jack Tigilivell
Sad Lewiston
Ogden
Salt Lake Cry
Tin Falla
Preatelio
Art Ae
Horse Fans Mourn Great Insco Stallion of the Derby Era
Kansas City reports the death of Intseo a famed 11 year old sire of Tavwrin last year’s derby winner owned by Herbert Woolf. Insco ranked among top race sires in 1938 with a career selling for 500 dollars as a yearling and later prized at Woolford farm where he spent his final years.
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Hores
Middle-West
Intseo
Herbert ‘Woolf
Insco
Ison
Lawrin
Uly
Cooly
Technician
Herbert Woolf
Woolf
Vasco
Woolford Farma
City Playoff Dates Set for Amateur Basketball
Twelve of sixteen city teams will begin first round play with matchups set at 6 30 p m Monday at the Y M A when the San Antonio amateur basketball association holds a meeting In Brackenridge gym Arco Iris the top team in the Spanish American league meets First Congregation while American division champs International Clubmen face Kelly Firla Under from the South San Antonio League The other six first round times will be decided at the meeting Also included are notes on ski jumping events at Lake City with athletes from the Golden Gate Expo heading to Esker hill for the national championships the event runs tomorrow and Wednesday
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Arco Iris
Peool
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Commercial Teague
Kelly Firla Onders
Bal Lake City
Reldat Andersen
Nore Way
Bai Francise
Golden Gate Exposition
Esker
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