Ruth accepts Yankees offer ending era with 35,000 salary
Babe Ruth, formerly the home run king, agreed to a final contract with the New York Yankees for 1933 at 35,000 dollars, down from 52,000. The aging slugger reflected on his 20-year career, noting eras of 60 and 59 home runs and a looming exit from a sport he helped define.
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Tallynoo
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Jacob Ruppert
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Theebb Uge
Ruppert
Jimmy Foxx
Schmeling Levinsky Bout in Chicago in Doubt
Chicago hoped Schmeling would fight King Levinsky at Chicago Stadium next month but word from Philadelphia said Schmeling was set for February 14 against Bleve Hamas there. The Levinsky Schmeling fight was planned for February 16 in Chicago, but Olmois athletic commission rules restrict three day gaps between bouts, clouding the matchup.
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Jam
Max Schmeling
Germany
King Levinsky
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Bleve Hamas
Olmois Ath- Jelie Commission
Levinsky
Texas Tech Takes Border Race Lead In Narrow Win
Texas Tech Cavaliers surged to lead the Border conference basketball race with a 40 to 23 victory over Arizona State Teachers College. The game stayed close much of the time, but Tech pulled ahead in the final six minutes as Hendricks and Pratt were fouled after key plays.
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Ulagstafp
Ree Raiders
Antona State
Teri Sk Limes Asd Iy
Hendricks
Pratt
Lambenacks
Jevronel Fous
Matadore
Dack Hunters Head for Last Roundup
Dack Hunters prepare for the final round as Texas teams head into a week of practice and assessment. Reports from Lauderdale note a 45-24 loss by the Brack dee Tratian at Butherland Byvings levee, with local material on the 1A quintet.
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D. M. Lauderdale
Earlien
Wits
Barnum's short protege Tam Thorih noted for strength
Yesterday's Explanations recalls Tam Thorih, small in stature yet vigorous and lively, as a favored protégé of Baronm's. Thorih gained fame during Barnum's 1844 Europe tour, where in three years he performed prodigious feats and received widespread attention. The piece mentions a contest prize and a Believe It or Not contact for questions.
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Baronm
Tam Thorih
Indies
Barnum
Europe
Baer Primo Bout Slated in June Still Debated
United States boxing scene notes a tentative June Baer versus Carnera bout depends on Garden arrangements. Colonel Kilpatrick, Madison Square Garden president, signals possible partnership moves with Dempsey to seal the deal, while Carnera remains tied to a February bout in Milan and Baer may return for a winter bout.
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Kilpatrick
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Tommy Longthan
Nixon and Mattevins lead Linkswomen in tight golf finish
Ann Mattevins wins low gross while Mrs J Mi Nido posts 4102 and handles 23, yielding a tight low net result of 14. Mini MatTerau, handicap eight, nets 80 to tie with Mrs dG Griffigh. Next Friday’s match is at San Antonio Country Club.
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San Antonin Country Club
Texas Horse Wins Agua Race at Agua Caliente
The report notes a Texas horse securing victory in the Agua Caliente event with total mutuel wagering around 82 million. Names and details are partially garbled but indicate a notable win at the Agua Caliente track, suggesting a strong performance and significant betting interest.
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Mexlen
Jan Vim Ze
Asin Geared
Fuller
FoKns
Caliente
Pair of Maxes Meet Mar 17 in San Francisco Bout
New York Jan 12 A provisional deal hinges on Max Heer granting clearance for a return bout with Max Schmeling. Negotiations led by Jack Dempsey with Schmeling's manager yielded talks about staging the fight in San Francisco on March 17. Jacobs agreed to schedule Dempsey versus Schmeling, with Schmeling also pursuing a February 14 clash with Steve Hamas in Philadelphia.
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Max Heer
Max Schmeting
Germany
Jack Dempsey
Joe Jacobs
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Jacobs
Dempscy
San Francisco
Grant and Lott reach Miami finals in upset-filled semifinal
In Miami at the Biltmore semi finals Grant from Atlanta toppled United States No. 1 Franklin Shield 8-3 2-6 6-3 5-4 to deny his top seed. Genner Lott Jr. of Chicago advanced to the final by beating Cliff Butter of New Orleans 6-3 6-8 6-4.
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X. Shield
New York
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Genner Lott Jr
Chicago
Cliff Butter
New Orleans
Dempsey's Kind Offer Turned Down in New York
Col John Kilpatrick president of Madison Square Garden stated Dempsey’s offer to take over the patrons’ boxing shows was not of interest. He added a guaranteed sum could merit reconsideration, noting attraction shortages in boxing. Tourney at Alice opens as county schools begin a round robin for the championship with Premont High atop the standings amid a tight race.
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Schaala
Seriowl
Vines Closes Gap With Tilden In Indoor Tennis
Philadelphia reports William J. Tilden defeats William Vines in a pro match but Vines shows improved form, taking a set 6-4 and forcing a deciding third set before Tilden wins 9-7 8-3 in the final frame. Bruce Barnes also loses a preliminary set to Vincent Richards before teaming with Tilden in doubles victory.
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Blisworth Vines
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Tilden
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Bruce Barnes
Austin
Texas
Vincent Richards
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Rlenards
NCAA to Take Tax Fight to Congress
In Minneapolis on January 13 the National Collegiate Athletic Association moves to appeal to Congress over the 1932 amusement tax. NCAA leaders Majdehy L. Griffith Bay Ten missioner of athletics Frank McGormick of Minnesota and Professor M. Undewatl of Iowa prepare plans to seek exemption for college football and other athletic events.
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M. Undewatl
University of Towa
Heights B and C Fives Beat Edison Alae Heights B
Heights B and C fives defeated Edison Alae in a chaotic game with scattered names and partial scores. Standouts included Lawrence, Newton, Capen, Hughes, Ga mes, and Miller among the listed players as teams clashed.
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Changalna
Memo
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Marine
Aner
Tinwais
Silen
Btell
Hanon Gi Bonner
Etite
Grane
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Tamrhom
Taineriten
Feotrace
Mulley Shinee
Weorre
St Anthony’s and Edinon High Play Faicon High Selwab
St Anthony’s College hosts a Saturday night college event featuring student groups from St Anthony’s and Edinon High in a joint play. The show airs at 8 o’clock in the evening, with local audiences invited to attend the college venue.
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Faicon
Anethony’s College
Bagel
Stars Toppled in Frisco Open Matches
In Frisco on January 18, the San Francisco national meet open championship entered its third round with $44,000 prize money as 18 golfers advanced. Johnny Rogers of Denver led the field, defeating two former holders while others like Vern Toffin Craig Wood Witty Cox and Rod Munday moved into contention amid notable upsets and early retirements.
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Verns Toffin
Bremerton
Wash
Craig Wood
Deal
N. J
Witty Cox
Brooklyn
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Mart Sry
Alameds Calif
Cox
Sam Parks Jr
Pittsburgh
Oliver Sleppy
Long Beach
Calif
Metory
Olin Duke
Sonia Monies
Rod Munday
Santa Rosa
Martie Dutra
Roger Oak
Mich
Harry Cooper
Glen Ellyn
Tad Lough
Horton Smith
Oak Perk
Leo Diegel
Philadelphia
Joe Kirkwood
Chicago
City Majors edge Lutherans in tight Friday clash
City Majors faced the Bt. Johns Lutherans Friday at Woodlawn fake court in a single-tilt league game. Banks led 28 27 as Easley and Leng starred for the Hawks with mixed scoring and late surge from Lutherans’ Leng. Substitutes and officials listed with incomplete names and numbers.
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Mellariey Stockwell
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Smith
Brothermanager
Boxing Night Echoes Across Southwest with Multiple Knockouts
Reported fights feature Chavez earning a decision over Thurman Murdock at 118 pounds near to Borger, with Chavez as time champion of New Mexico and the Rocky Mountain district. Other bouts saw Woody Windham stopping Tee in the fifth, Laredo and Antec securing varied results, and Teorean, Berg, and multiple New York and Baltimore boxers listed with results and venues in late round matchups.
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Prent Lubbock
Toe Southwest
Ane Chatex
Chato Laredo
Monil Woody “Windham
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Ahuquerane
Laredo
Milyel Antec
Mex
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Tone Goera
Monterey
Brooklyn
Arew
Law Keldvnn
Thookiyn
Mike Bele Alsa
Bly Mew Kath
Perppel
N.Y
Tony Scarmati
New York
Dabnay Rania
New Yorke
Maly
Sinsoinind
Baltimore
Kranicle Pairalie
Behenrelads
Chirem
Porng
Walter Kirkwrind
Wrakington UX
St. Josaph
Bur Tranwa
Maninilan
Kan
Yaune
Tormy Corbett
Supalya
Qol
Pein Manehard
Manhatbn
Minnagimlin
Laon
Mexican Leaguera Open Second Half Unditeated Winners
Mexican Leaguera features undited leaders opening second half as Presbyterian battles Trinity Methodista on Lanier Court Saturday night. The game will determine third place with Ramis Ab TM Prospect TH facing Home at Neighborly Servier and Wesley Horne five meeting the Moxlean Obrix ane.
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Aidmilet
Amateur Field Wenched For Finals Next Week
A packed Elks Golden Gloves prelims night produced many KOs and decisions. Paul Sexton, Byron Steele, Tony Vargas and Arthur Moody scored quick wins. Rudy Garza caused controversy by a no contest. Waddell Faulk and Charley Murray won cases, while Henry Galindo and Ed Guerrera also prevailed. The event promised tougher matchups as the tournament resumes next week.
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K.O
Byron Atesle
Rudy Vargas
Jonnoy Lawrence
Arthur Moody
Robert Castillo
Nando Martinez
Rudy Garza
Effair
Garza
Tony Cardenss
Pete Longoria
Waddell Faulk
Albert Florea
Henry Galindo
Travis Huspelt
Murdo Perez
Epecia Chapa
Edmond Guerrers
Ed, Schneider
Bammy Barrera
E.O
Young Linen
Charley Murrey
Faul Carranza
Wilbur Raven
Tommy Mangum
W. W. Burnston
Kid Graham
J. JG. Glass
J. G. O'Donnell
Boc Shaw
Dees
Paul Sexton
Byron Steele
Steele
Tony ‘Vargas
Johnny
Waddell Panth
Travis
Geld
Epedia Chaps
Man— de Peres
Edmund Guerrera
Ed Schneider
Sammy Barrera
Simon Quill
Central Catholic Beats Tech 49 to 18 on Home Court
Central Catholic Buttons routed San Antonio Tech 49-18 at home after successive wins over Brackenridge and Tech. Captain George Huzzle led with 14 points as Central plans two more games next week against Thomas Jefferson and Brackenridge Bagley, with a potential return bout on the Eagle court.
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McGinley Tech
Campton and Tane
Rivas
Center Hammel
Mengoli
Cuards
Suha—Ogon
Rothe
D. ‘Alvas
Hecketorce
Andy” Andrews
McManus or Ens to Coach Browns
Two former major league managers Marty McManus and Jewell Ens were named as leading candidates for the St. Louis Browns coaching vacancy. McManus, who began his MLB career with the Browns, recently left the Boston Red Sox, while Ens formerly managed the Pirates and was hired as a Tigers coach. Browns manager Rogers Hornsby met with both candidates as Charley O’Leary remains the current coach. The club also seeks a trainer to replace the released pomme Brammell.
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L. G. McEvoy
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Coast Colleges Plan Withdrawal From AIAAA Track Meet
Coast Colleges and University of Southern California revealed plans to drop out of the annual 4-A track championships that have dominated the event for 12 years. Stanford and California were considering actions as well, with Berkeley undecided.
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Board of Athletic Control
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Los Angeles
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Mudeal
Bobcats Narrowly Defeat Schreiner in Tight Clash
Kerrville January 13 Coach Bully Gilstrap faces a pivotal home game next Wednesday as Southwest Texas College Bobcats edge Schreiner 10 18 in a hard fought affair. Egging Schreiner guard led scoring with eight points amid a flurry of defensive stands.
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Kerrville
Bully Gilstrap
Texas Freakmen
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Southwest Texas
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Harlande's Quint Defeats Ban Marcos In Tight Contest
Harlandale Indians defeated Ban Marcos Teachers College freshmen 37 to 42 in a Friday night basketball game. Bob Kittens surged late, Breed led Ban Marcos with 19 points while Wiggits added 14 for the Red Skins. Harlandale held a 18 to 8 halftime edge and featured multiple forwards and centers in the lineup.
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Behaetter
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Absantera Dellerats
Francia Sandaza
Day Brandl
Locatelli Beats Berg In Easy Bout At Garden
Cleto Locatelli stepped in for an injured Tony Canzoneri and overwhelmed Kid Berg before about 60 at Madison Square Garden. Locatelli controlled the action, landing cleanly most of the night though he did not finish Berg, who weighed 126½ pounds while Locatelli weighed 187 pounds.
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Berg
New York
Cleto Toratelli
Tony Canzoneri
Welt
Major Clubs Ban Liquor at Parks This Summer
Officials from the St. Louis Browns and the Cardinals stated beer would still be sold at major league games while liquor bans apply to parks. In Chicago, officials said liquor would not be sold in the subs’ pack or at Comiskey Park, home of the White Sox.
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Smith Boeseke Earn 10-Goal Polo Ratings in New Heights
Cecil Amiah and Elmer Boeseke reach 10 goals for first time for a team beyond the Alleghenies as Smith and Hitchcock hold top marks. Eastern and Western ranks shift with Roark Pedley and Williams boosted, while Smith’s San Antonio squad prepares for February tourney play.
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Polo Power
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Elmer Boesetce
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Polo Ascocis
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Devereux Milburn
Malcolm Stevenson
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Ranie Lad
Smits
Boeseke
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Whal
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Rune) Williams
Aldat Roark
Oth
Gory
Tizhb
Eric Pedley
Winston Guest
Michael Phipps
Earle A
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Raymond Guest
Weal
Boescke
Rourk
Williams
Pedley
Jimmy Mil
Bryn Mawr
Winston Guesch
Eat
Bengh
Tyrrell-Marsin
de Monde
Callt
B. T. Gerry
B. B. Tyehart
Billy Post
Westbury
Seymour Knox
Fast Aurora
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Bobby Strawbridge
Gerald Balding
Rumson
Willams
Brn Antonio
B. Gilmore
Ax Tom Mather
Rales
Ast
Aldray Roark
Wlliams
Amith
Molher
Browning Wins World Title Fight in Houston Showdown
Jim Browning defeated heavyweight contender Jones after Jones suffered a neck injury and forfeited late in the match. Browning, the New York champion, held Jones to even terms for much of the bout in Houston, claiming the world heavyweight title claim.
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Myer
Paul Jones
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