Youthful track stars impress in urban indoor trials
New York’s Jan 4 meet showcased rising sprinters and jumpers as Siegel of Swedish American Club led a surprising sprint display at Columbus Council K of C events. George Spitz and Myratom NYU sophomore Venzke highlighted sprints and a 60 meter indoor record chase, with several athletes contending in a dense field.
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New York
Los Angeles
Fa Siegel
Columbus Council
Saturdi
Taniran
Singer
Yent
Ander
George Spitz
Myratom New York University
Egile
al Siegrl
Irdeor
Bernard Keosnes
XYT. U
Seading Krosney
Gene
Venzke
Doe McClusker
Fenham Misinoce
Abeathree Toug
Walker
Frank Nordslnd
Donald Fleer
Meath
Reston College
Driskey
Bly Aeld
George Burker
NLU
Wildcat Stevrus Plans Comeback in Wednesday Bout
Ernie Stevrus known as Wildcat plans a comeback after a layoff. The Wednesday show at Brethorro introduces rival Albert with Larrern’s whiskers revived. Writers discuss a potential renewal with Serrera, while Louis contemplates matchups as Sherrod Isdale eyed by Albert.
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Ernie
Wildcat
Stevrus
Brethorro
Gilberto Larrern
Albert
Serrera
Louis
Alberts
Lartera
Alvert
Sherrod Isdale
Louisvile
Beethoven
Jack Christi
Rex Ingram
Boxing Promoters Lose About 31 Million in 1991
Frank G. Menke discusses boxing promoters’ losses totaling about 31 million in 1991. He notes promoters paid large purses at Madison Square Garden and other venues, with mixed profits across Greater New York and Chicago shows. He questions how money vanished from the sport amid varied outcomes and mentions figures and names tied to the era.
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Frank G. Menke Dar
Toesmas
Mavison Square Garden
Db Rear
Elowerbrobgbaur Thy
New York
Chicago
Mohler and Shaver to Become Fliers in New Iron Helmets
Mohler and Shaver of Southern California have chosen to join aviation efforts. The report notes their early training at a local flying school and hints at a shift in protective gear with new helmet designs.
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Les
Commercial Cage League double header on Camp Normasle court
The Commercial City Casketball League resumes with a Monday double header at Camp Normasle. In the first game Texas Chiro Yawks and Fort San Winston Yankers lead after a tight first half. The National Flank of Commerce meets La Buck ove Athletic Club in the weaker Bi class. Sam Houston Gawkers add seven Chico stars including O'Toole Stockerell Stockton Olier McCartes McCoy and Chris. The Chicos add talent Jelly Farzis Lake Hill and Eat Hill. Katris a former Aggie star. The ETMs are Crm ar members of Hrackenridge high school quintets.
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Commercial City Casketball League
Camp Normasle
Texas Chiro Yawks
Fort San Winston
Richards Goes To Bat With Hunter
Fresh from his victory in the international professional indoor singles championship last week, Vincent Richards faces Francis Hunton tonight at Madison Square Garden, then meets rival Big Tilly Tildea Wednesday in New York in the world professional championship. The field includes four top European players, with three in the first round as the tournament moves to Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Paul and St Louis.
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New York
Inn
Fincent Tichneds
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St Paul
St Louis
Karel Koxtlah
Czechoslovakia
Timart Tildes
Albert Burke
France
Burke
J. Nemett Pare
Wiehards
Robert Srline
California
Re Bons Nusselein
Coun
Eunope
Homan Na- Jach
Poland
Armour Wins Miami Event In Polo Season Open
Armour wins the Miami tournament with a 2269 score to set a new event record, earning 500 dollars first prize plus a 50 cent bonus for the low score on the opening 18 holes. Hinder of California and Ture nem of New York claim secondary prizes as a crowded field features riders from multiple states and clubs.
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Mtami
Fla. Jan
Tomimy Armour
Miami
Cudmin
Edrest Rived
John Hinder
Caliwetl
Node
Mike Turenem
Flwsfons
N. Y
Kade Wile Fiams
Cleveland
xfillie MacFur+ Inne
Tucknine
Joe Tomesa
Elmsford
N. Yu
Sie Wild Bill Mehl- Lorn
New York
Wille Keto
Williston
I. I
Citici
Aln River
Conn
Jock Hajebinasa
Chicago
al Xeleon
Yardsley Padolinas Walnon
South Bend
Ind
Halpl Kingsend
Argo
Bes Jer
Bol
Percy Beard Honored on All Track Team
Percy Beard of Alabama Poly is the lone southern athlete named to the 1931 all America track and field team as announced by Daniel J. Berry, honoring Beard the world record holder in the 120 yard hurdles and indoor obstacle events. Henry Tinkel, a veteran walker, is also noted among the selections.
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Percy Beard
New York
Alabama Poly
Leo
Ronially
Daniel J. Berrit
Searchr-Tregnuzer
Ameteur Athlntic Union
Meard
Heyry Tinkel
Hechandior Walker
Waneteen
TOU Wean
Giants Win Soccer Championship inの 1957
The New York Giants secure the American Soccer League title in a dramatic final. The Whalers fall behind early, with the Giants scoring on a grounder to clinch the championship by a lopsided score.
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NEW York Giants
Notre Dame Star Injured in Handball Incident
Notre Dame tackle Nadison, aged star, sustained five stitches in the head after a handball collision in a game at Wisconsin yesterday. He hoped to play through two more years of intercollegiate football but received medical attention for the injury.
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Notre Dame
Nadison
Wis
Tee Kurlb
New champion in Big Six probable Kansas City
The Big Six season opens with Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Kansas State and Missouri shaping for the title. Kansas State, led by Ted O'Leary and Lee Page, seeks wins after losses to St Louis and a string of non conference tests. Nebraska rebounds from graduation as a young unit faces South Dakota and Brigham Young ahead of Ames Friday.
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Kansas City
Jac
University of Hinnons
Test State College
Kanzas
Vpteran Persormel
Ayia
Cyclones
Oklahoma Sonnore
Uinms
Oklabone
Hiomet Southern Methodist University
Towa State
Brighama Toung University
Central
Timke
Kansas
Ted O'Leary
Lee Page
Puard
Jucky Bill Johnson
Kansas State
Lniversity
Hitteburgh
Kanesag
St. Louis
Washburn
Missouri
St. Louis University
Tigers
Ohio State
Southern California
Ant Central College
Fsrlin
Graduation
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Veterao Lelberman
Kansas State Y
Oklahome
Momins
Colorado University
Gawrence
Carletos College
Nebeisha
Lincoln
Tursday
Oklahoma
Norman
Kanesa State
Missour
St Columbie
Clalke
Des Staines
World Amateur Ball Tournament Planned
A plan for a world amateur baseball championship at Chicago during the world fair era involves teams from the United States Mexico Cuba and Canada under the United States Amateur Baseball Association. The event would be part of a large amateur sports program under the National Amateur Athletic Union with allied member status reported by Leslie Mann and the associated World’s Fair sports committee.
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Sean
Leslie Mann
Ae IS. Ay
World Fair Sporla Commiitee
Fischer Proud Dad New Ace for Champs
Lawrence Fischer, a young pitcher from Letiz Grove, is hailed as a new ace for the champions. His father is proud, and veteran Burleigh Grimes mentors the rising star as the team builds on its 1951 league success.
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Fischer
Lawrence Fischer
Mra Fischer
Burleigh Grimes
Letiz Grove
Three Seek Coaching Role at Frisco U
Three candidates for the University of San Francisco football coaching post were announced by the athletic board. Names include Jack Ghevigny of Notre Lime, Fred Sean of Windenmann Sonik Lewis of Northwestern, with formal action pending official approval and a decision expected soon.
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Han Tang IO
JINA
Jack Ghevigny
Notre Lime
Fred Sean
Windenmann
Sonik" Lewis
Northwestern
Bear of Athletic Control
University of San Francisco
Seinen KR. Needles
Abilene Track Team Plans Spring Campaigns and Meets
Abilene’s classy track squad, led by coach JT Eddie Weems, trains intensely for a season aimed at eclipsing past records. Captain Bill Weems and 12 athletes pursue strong relays and distance events, with meets including Southwestern Exposition and Drake Relays on the calendar.
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Adiles
Trrick
Jislian College
Eddie Weems
Bill Weems
Anhher
Semple
Pyore
Tree Moonths
Tony More
Texas
Nice
Kansas
Drakeman
Yack
Bill Verme
Jidlitley Gray
John Simons
Jimny Lawrence
Eric Pippen
Senn
Thn College
Ube
Fort Worth
Simmons
Wil Bare
Mireerlery Ieasion
Ting
Allen Adams
Balldas Gray
Wcord
Simms Rence
Burdies
Jobo Simmons
Worth Watkins
Jauinp
Uoobey Koyex
Cit Pipper
Garry Cooper
Arthur Timter
Hercehel North
Clifford Thornton
Anrmnis
Brand
Elbridge Linn
Callere Canaler
California
C. Graz
Don Gray
United States Olimaies
Spenalties
Southwestern Exposition
University
Verng St Austin
Antehcome
Retuna Meels
Texan Tech
Daniel 1
Abilene
a_dun
Callexe Bintion
Drake
Moines
Obio
Abilene Aay
A. A
Southwestern Basketball Preview Texas A&M Leads Title Race
A scrambled South Western Conference basketball preview highlights Texas A&M at the front, with Arkansas and Texas Christian as notable contenders. Dietzel’s scoring prowess tied the conference high with 20 points, while Easler, Alford, and Sticklandaas provide strong support. SMU and Texas are slim outsiders.
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Tas
Walversity of
Teans Longhorns
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Secone
Batfle
Eagle Dears
Adolph Ulerzel
Waster Veanpod
Caplin Doc’ Sumner
Teana Christiin
Dietzel
Fe Nem
Reson
Easler University
Alford
Steicklandaas
Bert Heia
Trooe Christian
Texay A
Ane M
Arkancas
Rice
Southern Methodist
University of Tesas
Furnina
Tickets On Sale For Memorial Day Indy Race
Indianapolis fans await the Memorial Day race with a record seat sale. General manager TE Myers says orders begin January 11 at 444 North Capitol Avenue with escrowed funds and first ticket dispensation times.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sigabo
Myers
Indiagaonlin Tench
Bowman Elder
Indianapolia
Lavix Schneider
Myer
Apecilany
North Capitol
Ingo
Billy Arnold
Abeggveit Hockey Team Flies to Moncton Debut
The Abeggveit hockey team made an unprecedented trip by air to Moncton New Brunswick, marking what is believed to be the first time a hockey squad used an airplane as a means of transportation. The journey showcased rapid travel to a distant venue for competition.
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Moncton
N. B
Abeggveit
Nylink
Daipouste
Bie
Velieved
Parish League Pair Plays at Central Catholic Court
Parish League action set for Monday at Central Catholic High School. St Mary's crush Sacred Heart 74 to 20 as Wingner St Marys led with 22 points, Christy added 10, Obriotti 18. St Angs beat San Feramilo 47-44 after two quarters. Parish meeting scheduled for Wednesday at St Marys rectory.
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Monihy Chalet
Central Catholic High Court
Velock
Hina St. Gerard's
St. Philip's
Ladr of Sorrowa
Fen
Moore
Christy
Lelend Eian
J. Obriotti
Cuntie
Sacred Heart
Monnbow O Tit Evins
Morin
Keilcra
Guaris
Boba
St Mace's
Lyle Flinn
Airm en cage league opens
Opened inter squadron basketball series at Kelly field Monday night pitting Lizzy eighth Service Squadcap champions of Inst seazon against Sand ron QT at Randolph field. OB in shot hager this vent, leading 14-1 prelim inary, with Joss heng to a college team on rep ret swing through east exes. Monday night squads listed include DB Smith Catt Clam fore waria Pearson and others.
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Kelly Field
Lizzy
Seazon
Sandron
Randolph Field
Smith
Catt
Clam
Fore Waria
Pearson
Ecnier
Leith
Griffing Strock
Kinrel Madron
Hall
Waters
Clark
Maralull
Doc Kinney
Ellis
Alexander
Boxer Traded For Second Hand Car Story Emerges
A bizarre tale from a minor league base ball manager who tried one player for a bird dog is echoed by the Alvarez case in Tampa. Heavyweight fighter Alvarez was reportedly traded to an automobile device by fans, with Mickey Kilcher cited as the intermediary for a second-hand car trade.
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Tampa
China Alvares
Alvarez
Mickey Kilcher
Unclear OCR fragment reports killings and names in Harlingen event
Fragmentary text mentions killings involving birds and references to Harlingen and Toxna. Names such as Nolan, Tayneh, and Davia appear amid garbled phrases. No clear date, place, or outcome is ascertainable from the readable portion.
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Harlingen
Toxna
Nolan
UG. Berder
Ealley
Trhe Davia
Fraeclingen
T. A. Tayneh
Stars to Play Ins A Golf Tourney
First indication of the speed of the degus Open golf championship at Brackenridge Park January 23, 20,0 to 31. Tournament Manager Raymond Cobb notes entries from California and San Antonio field including three professionals from Japan.
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Brackenridge Park
Wee
U Meregram
California
Nannger Raymond
Cobb
Witty Cox
Clarence Clarks
Harry Cooter
San Antonio
Japan
Promoter Hammonds Mat Card Announced at Exposition Grounds
Champion Gus Kallio brings protege Simmuz from Bomleton Ontario to face Stanley West in a full card at the Exposition Grounds. Russian George Ligosky slated for San Antonio return bout. Kin Hollishe of Huntington WV in semifinal. Bantam and middleweight bouts highlight a shifting lineup with weight promises and late weigh in.
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Gus Kallio
George Greek
Prometer
Ralph Maammonds
Exposition Grounds
Red” Simime
Simmuz
Bomleton
Ontario
Hag
Stanley West
Dadian
Aso Rigl
Hammonds
George Ligosky
Kin Hollishe
Huntington
West Virginia
Geupaler
Allia
San Antonio
George Sauer
Sawec
Atay Lere
Poulis
Ollis
Bas
Tuesday Night Club Triumphs in Spaniard Cage League
The Tuesday Night Club beat Ue Clapultepeez 24 26 on Woodlawn Court. Rod sicues led with 31 points for the Tuesday Night, while Yoendas Night Club’s Rody Da Talos had 13 for Chapulieporg. In the opening game, the Trojans defeated Uns deal club 20 The young Trojans anchored a defensive stand with key plays from Garcia and Diaz, while Solas and Tarresa led their teams with double figure scoring.
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Ue Clapultepeez
Woodlawn
Nhe Court
Lwo Sussee
Chipukieters
Wa Jt Melt
Rodsicues Widde
Ico Ibe
Yoendas
Rody Datalos
Rackenridge
Chaps
Trojans
Uns
Deallub
Aillo
Elogell
Pete Garcia
Fhor Mb
Wee Solas
Diaz
Ifonte
Saolenco Towson
DeLeon
Cemter
Acosta
Barnboff
Stojans
Entilin
Gercia
Eroter
Cuerena Amt Gaeta
Guerds
Suls
Sdeala
Cavido
Tarmirex
Castillon
Trojast
Tarresa
Gomez
lt—Oxrttgn
Torzec
Torwen Flores
Faileriguez Ard Salon
Chapulieporg
Mendez
da Vales
Castillo
Celery
Naranjo Ani Macias
Sulis
Duenrosta
Athanilen
Chapallepoes
Gob Davalos
Coimeda
Neon Herrerus
Aly
Torn
Mustangs Roosevelt Gridder Clash Postponed
The San Antonio Mustang and Roosevelt gridiron clash for the oily independent title at Eagle field was postponed due to wet grounds. It was unclear whether the game would be rescheduled or cancelled, as of Monday.
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Mustangs-Roosevelt
San Antonio
Amateur Pro Golf Resumed at Santa Blana Tourney
The Santa Blan golf tournament resumes with 167 amateurs, 65 teams, battling for $1600 and trophies. Final 18 holes determine the winner as past two days scores do not count. Notable pairs include Tadile Billman with Angel Es and Bayt Berrihill of Tulsa, teamed with Te y Uitfoon of Denver.
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Bana Monica
Calif
Jao
Santa Blan
Seroteh Aemin
Monor
Nix Idenma
Tadile Billman
Tas Angeles
Poloists Await Better Weather In San Antonio
Poor conditions forced postponement of the Till Country Crusader polo match in San Antonio. The first round remains unfinished as Austin, Air Corps Bucs, and Air Corps Orange advance to the second round.
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San Antonio
Tulane Stars Miss L A Return Trip After Delays
Tulane’s returning grid stars miss Los Angeles as the party rerouted from Pasadena through Fort Worth and Port Worth, with many fans and Irish players aboard. Glover stood out in the loss to Southern California 21 to 12, while Johnny Luker of U S C drew praise for weakness in outside work.
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Tulane
L. A
San Antonio
New Orleans
Pasadena
Herc
F- Tulane
Southern Pacific
Feu
Port Worth Sinting
Peoshman
Marly
Glover Work
Southern California
Keking
Johnny Luker
U. S. Gy
Rose Bowl Contest Nets Each University $85,000
Los Angeles reports that the Rose Bowl receipts will net about 85 000 for each university. USC and UCLA are listed among recipients with total gate receipts estimated around 1 202 000 for the 21 games played, a drop from last year.
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University of Southern California
Atuil
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