Horton Smith Enters Texas Open Tournament Field
Horton Smith crosses the international border to compete in the Texas Open at Brackeenridge Park on June 28 27. The entry from Mexia lists Josephus H. Hyman as tournament manager and Letty Atackinas as secretary. The event features top pros including Walter Hagen and Diegel, with Hagen captain of the U S Ryder Cup team. Ended with a stormy finish, Hagen placed strongly and prize money totaled 760 dollars for winner.
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Tex Rickard and the Northern saloon era in Tonopah
Rickard arrived in Nevada in 1903 to rebuild his fortune and created The Northern saloon in Tonopah with Ole Lilvitt and Kid Highley. The bustling gambling room drew strong bets, paid out large sums, and served as a community hub before declines after 1907. Rickard later moved to the Palace and pursued other ventures, remaining noted for philanthropy and civic engagement despite limited later success.
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Aggies Conference Bow Looms Thursday Clash
College Station Texas reports the Aggies set to play a key conference game Thursday night at Memorial Stadium against the Owls coached by Pug Dougherity. Both teams seek momentum after recent losses and earlier meetings with Sam Conston Teachers and Southwestern University.
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Georgetowy Mondey
Dempsey May Take Place of Friend in Garden Plans
New York January report outlines possible succession for boxing leadership at the Garden. Tex Dempsey, once aligned with promoter Richard, may not reenter the ring as talks shift toward William S. Carey and Col. John B. Hammond overseeing operations. Other candidates include Jack Dempsey linked to gossip about management, while Rickard’s leadership is tied to his proven record and Hess Aacu Tilig. Also notes a Miami show promotion and Kansas basketball score amid broader farmed event news.
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New York
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Hammond
Dempsey
William S. Carey
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Winter golf pros and amateurs head to sunlit tours
The piece notes professional and amateur golfers migrate to warmer climates for winter events. It highlights prominent players like Johnny Marvell and Bobby Cruikshank, with tours centered in California Los Angeles and Agua Caliente Florida Mexico. It mentions significant events such as the Los Angeles Open and the Agua Caliente club opening plans, plus salaries and contracts for pros, and growing prize money as golf’s popularity rises.
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Leon Onbitorui
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Asuacaliente Golf Club
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Abilene Polo Team Heads to San Antonio Midwinter Meet
Abilene polo club ships a string of thirty ponies to San Antonio as the team prepares for a low goal tournament carnival new to the club. West Texas riders on the roster include La Rupelo and others, with Midland possibly fielding a team and Cecil Childers Deane Gil and Fran Jolmaen among local players. Potentially adding Helewy Widiner and Maret Austin.
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Maret Austint
Houston C C Invites Stars for Fifteenth Invitational
Mouston Country club officials expect more than 800 golfers to tee off for qualifying for the club's fifteenth annual invitation tournament. The event runs the week of February 18 with Coghey Neat returning from a New York trip claiming two Metropolitan stars will participate. Invitations will be emailed to all attendees.
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Abilene Polo Mounts Here Fort Worth Preview
Abilene Polo mounts here for a two game stand against Texas Christian University Prox. The Ozarks three time elations journey to town for a pair of nights. They face SMU hosts and then return home for a Southwest Conference showdown. Covel Matty Bell faces long odds against the lanky Tigers.
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Harme rson Scores On Grid On Court
Alen Heirmeion of Carduc, among standout players in the Dig Ten's 1928 football era, leads in scoring as he nets seven field goals and two free throws for the Thallernakery. He finishes five points ahead of rivals Rose of Michigan, How of Winds, and Terogoot of Lowa, who contend for second place with eleven total.
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Iron swing limits in midirun and winship shots debated
The article discusses proper use of full swing for midirun or winship shots, warning against overreach. It cites players who err by overextending, risking distance loss and miscontrol, and notes seasoned golfers avoid going beyond horizontal with iron shots.
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Pick Barnhart Brownsville Captain Elected
Pick Barnhart of Brownsville was elected captain of the 1920 Vegownseills High Eagles at a meeting of players. In Navahirt’s first full season he developed into one of the best backs in the state and was chosen captaincy for the Dorisg Uipol season.
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Harvard's All Time Star on Shark Hunt
Harvard's famed all time star Tack travels aboard his steam yacht to the Galapus ship, as reporters note his rare shark chase. The piece mentions KEWAUD GIRL ROOTERS and a pep squad at Lexus Christian University with white sweaters bearing purple stripes and a megaphone.
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