Nova Triumphs Over Comiskey in Boxing Showdown
Gayle Talbot reports on Lou Nova’s decisive victory over Pat Comiskey in New Jersey. Nova vows a future bout with Billy Conn while promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a Conn fight next summer. Referee Hilly Cavanaugh could have stopped it early as Nova dominated, amid praise for Nova’s return from a long layoff and doctors’ work.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Dan
Latz Nova
Joe Louis
Mike Jacobs
H “Bure
Mike
Conn
Ings
Louis
Nova
Comiskey
Pat
Hilly Cavanaugh
New Jersey
Max Baer
Nove
Wynis
Spain
Rove
Jacobs
Curtiss~ Key
Ray Carlen
Gould
Asten
Tech Aims Big Time Football With Texas Games
Texas Tech chief Stangel says the school wants to play major opponents in Texas and beyond to boost football. He notes Pete Cawthon’s resignation over policy and states Tech may seek Baylor and Duquesne games while eyeing a return to the Southwest Conference.
Schreiner in Opening Game Kerrville Mountaineers Open
Schreiner University and Mountaineers begin Texas junior college conference play in Kerrville. Ambiguities from the scrape obscure final matchup details and scores but indicate the season opener featured Schreiner and local teams.
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Schreiner
Kerrville
Texas
Godoy and Louis Fight All Set in Los Angeles
Promoter Toni Gallery announced a proposed April 14 heavyweight title bout between Arturo Godoy and champion Louis in Los Angeles. The plan awaits California Athletic Commission approval after license papers are filed, with Max Baer and Buddy Baer mentioned as possible alternatives if the Godoy–Louis match falls through.
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Godoy
Louis
Los Angeles
Van
Ovener
Dos Angeles
Toni Gallery
Gallery
Mike Jacobs
New York
State Athletic Commission
Max Bae
Lane
Buddy Baer
Gulley
Munich
Iban
Laus
Pat
Thong
Bure
Puramir
LeKent
Simms Seeks Duquesne Game For Texas Tech Opener
Texas Tech desires to move the September 27 date with Duquesne to allow a Baylor clash. St Marys AD Mose Simms said he wired Duquesne officials offering to play the opener in Pittsburgh and pursue a home and home arrangement that would bring Duquesne to Texas Tech in 1949.
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Texas
Tech
Duquesne
Baylor
St. Mary's
Mose Simms
Dakes
Pittsburgh
Simms
Duguecane
Stangel Seeks 1942 Texas Tech Scheduling
Baylor visit uncertain while Stangel indicates a future schedule with Baylor and Villanova game at Alamo Stadium. He expects a new Tech coach from a rising program and hints at renewed athletic ties with Hardin-Simmons for 1942, aiming to boost home crowds beyond 12 600.
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Plains
Villanova
Alamo Stadium
Stangel
Carthon
Ihn School
Blelic
Tech
Eanphaste
Lubbock
New Mexico
Hardin-Simmons
Cowboys
East Texas Loop Looks to Add Eight Clubs
East Texas Loop plans an eight team season after a six club finish in 1940. Henderson Kilgore Paris and other cities remain in the talks while Teague and others eye expansion. Morris notes plans hinge on rebuilding facilities and securing franchises across the district.
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Versass
Sam Tae
Pigit
Teague
Morris
Jen[derson
Veeane Beaumont
Delalt i Gieln
Mare Ohall
Loseview
Fyler
Trxaree' Ann Jake At
Henderson Ehib
Elein
Tiger System
Raid
Harrison Sets Hot Pace at Oakland
E Pulch Harrison of Little Rock fired 66 on the Sequoyah course to set the pace in the Oakland tournament. He leads by three strokes with a 134 total midway through the 72-hole event, while Paul Runyan and Jimmy Demares remain within reach as the field tightens.
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Oakland
Calif
Pulch’ Harrison
Little Rock
Arkansas
Sequoyah
Harrison
Paul Runyan
Fran White Plains
Runyan
Leonard Dodson
Kansas City
Demares
Jimmy Demares
Houston
Texas
Harey Cooper
Ghicepec
Mess
Buard
Dematell
Dodson
William A. Red Francis
Altoone
Lawson Lite
Bam Bread
Reationa
Agwertig
Jodie Tate Buys Odessa Franchise
Odessa franchise of the West Texas New Mexico professional baseball league is sold to Jodie Tate a former Lamesa manager and associates. The team will be moved to Big Spring per club president John Marks.
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Odessa
Texas
Jan
Odesea
Jodie Tate
Lamesa
and Associates
Big Spring
John Marks
Tony Rego
Offie Spring Amg
Ioeal Business Men
Midland
Neal Rahe
9Asecrates
Wicaita Falls
Sportlights and Baseball News From The Licht
A survey notes WPA mural work for Alamin stadium showing sports history in tiles. The Baseball season sees 493,791 paid admissions, about 180,000 above prior record. reports mention night games in major parks and trades involving Rick Ferrell and Chet Laabs amid Browns discussions. Included are local editorials and reader letters on football scenes and gear.
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WPA
Alamin Stadium
Barn Antony
The
American Baseball Seasun
Chicago
Cleveland
Pattadelphia
St. Tous
Sporting News
St. Louis Brown
Washington
Cateher
Rick Ferrell
Sbruck & Snag
Carroll Retiring After Thirty Years as Trainer
Detroit idyll of Denny Carroll ends as he retires after three decades with the Tigers. Credited with backstage care for stars including Cochrane and Gomez, Carroll toyle with aches and arm troubles, shaping pennant runs and later training Pacific Coast League clubs. Owner Walter Briggs announced the retirement from winter home in Florida.
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Detroit
Dennis “Denny” Carroll
Denny
Detroit Tizers
Walter O. Hriggs
Carrom
Nally
Miata Beach
Fla
Prangy
Tigers
Wrather Carrall
Timot
Candy Dently
Denhy
Mayer
Lofty Gomez
Cgnase Gaslin
Alvin Growder
Mickey Cochrane
Tony Lavzeri
Schoolhey Rowe
Benny
Rowe
Tenny
Carroll
Mts
Hime
Boyes Bat Springs
Gustav Nemit Worth
Texas
Ostanpath
SMU and Aggies Start as Arkansas Drubs Texas
Fragmented college basketball report notes SMU and Texas A M beginning action with Arkansas overpowering Texas. TCU scheduled to face Rice. Texas and Arkansas set to clash again in Austin. Mentions Texas Christian, Rice, and the Owls’ opener outcomes amid a busy pre season buildup.
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SMU
Arkansas
Texas
Aggie Awaves
Abed Stfar
Southern Methodist University
Texas A
Mf. Callage
Texas Christian
Rice
Mustangs
Helithor
USGA Reports 84500 Fund At Annual Meeting
New York January 11 The United States Gulf Association reported a metal surplus of 14500.89 and endorsed re election of a full slate of officers who served in 1930 The net income for the year ending November 30 1930 was 2840.84 Receipts from the open championship totaled 14464 with large gate admissions The tournament was won by Lawyer table in a playoff with Gene Sarazen at Canterbury Cleveland and officers for 1931 listed Harold Wyer Plerer of Boston president Georges W Boson Robe and Morton G Hogue of New York vice presidents Frank L Tavdt Haverford secretary Lucas W Swertstr New York treasurer and Charles Lifes old New York counsel
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New York
United States
Tabte
Gene Sarizen
Canterbay
Gontaide
Cleveland
High School All Star Selection Moves to San Angelo
The Texas high school coaches association chooses site for next all star game amid a shifting field of candidates. St Angelo emerges as a leading contender with local officials and organizers arranging events and a banquet at the Underwood lodge. Forty eight senior players will be named for the Grnunl all star game, with coaches and writers from across the state invited to attend. The event schedule unfolds over the coming week, culminating in a major turnout and celebrations in Palm Beach.
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UPI
Stohe Pelé Leday
Texas High School Football Coaches Association
Next Surnince
Concalig School
Tylor Ag
Sai Angelo
Elloegils
San Muito
Ant
Enea
Ryaliaaaln
Texat
Anderson
Alain
Nick
Chink Shaughnessy
Stanford
Alamintany
Etsunnes Prac
Grnunl
Galie
Varheoue
Acch Underwood Lodge
Midland Heads Fine Array in $10,000 Race
Wealthy Charles B. Howard sends the favored Mioland in the $10,000 Santa Anita handicap at Santa Anita Park. The mile and one eighth feature drew 38 rivals and included Gen's Manager, Rough Pass, Whichcee, Wedding Day, Big Ben, and Royal Crusader. Mioland carried top weight of 130 pounds with Rough Pass at 112 while Yankee Dandy won a $15,000 purse for Howard in opening day action.
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UPI
Charlés
B. Howard
Mislard
Santa Anita Park
Hownara
W. B. Simpson
Gen
Manager
Yancey Christmas
Rough Pass
Fil
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Whichcée
Wedding Dail
Big Ben
Mt. Vernon
Str. Jeffrey
Royal Crusader
Wise Father
Vinc. Puro
Yaldine Groom
Walding Paul
Mioland
iMidland
Crew
Miss Marble Again Wins High Stakes Match in New York
Alice Marble defeated Mary Hardwick 6-2 6-1 to extend her unbeaten run, continuing her dominance since turning pro in New York Monday. Budge and Tilden also lit up the show with a fierce display in the doubles as Marble and Hardwick’s mixed pair lost.
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California
England
Cour
New York
Miss Marble
Wseb
Tldea
Dreast
Don Budge
Anelr
Tilden
Bude
Witt
Sudge
Tyriun
Big Bill
Wal
Rudge Abe
Miss Hardwick
Rude
Mies Machle
Mather's Poloists Edge Smiths 7 6 In Preview Match
In a practice game at Miller field the Mather's Poloists defeated Smith's 7 to 6. The lightly reported match featured teams near an open tournament as a preliminary event. Bracknartge Park schedules an exhibition with additional wheel goals and visiting players to follow.
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Smith
Miller Tald
Tentang
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Ab Bracknartge Park
Addi
Des Moines Cagers Defeat Texas Girls in Close Bout
Des Moines cagers triumph over Texas girls in a hard fought game. Key moments included timely free throws and steady defense as the hosts edged their opponents. Anxious fans witnessed a tense finish with the home team securing the win in a late drive.
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Des Moines
Texas Girls
Sunday Schools upset win shakes Woodlawn Methodist league
Woodlawn Methodist defeats Alamo Methodist 22 to 21 in a close Sunday Schools league game as Rodgers scores 20 points. First Evangelical beats Baptist Temple 21 to 14 to hold top spot, while M C T defeats Central 25 to 18. Various players listed with points and positions in the chaotic OCR readout.
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Alamo Methodista
Rodgers
Alamo
Woodawn
Firat Evangelical
My Mare
Baptist Temple
M.C
Gantral
B. Trmvinin
FB Keane
Dawon Leys
Hutlgweiser Crosawell
Baptist
Dunn
Byanee Tle
Leeler
Granger
Adninck
Hag
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