Metz and Harrison Play Off Tie in Oakland Golf
Metz of Chicago and Harrison of Oak Park faced off in a playoff for first money in the Oakland open. After 72 holes Metz led briefly but a late misputt cost him victory. Harrison sought the title with scores that built a close finish as Pry and Ho gin trailed for third.
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Harrison
Oakland
Calif
Dick Mets
Chicago
Tell
Jawbones EJ
Har Mson
Oak Park
Paavent
Beslador
Hartoon
Little Rock
Ark
Denver
Dolea
Sith
Marvin
Bud) Ward
Olympia
Wash
Sim Snead
West Virginian
Harry Cooper
Chicopee
Wars
Horton Smith
Chitego
Jimmy Demaret
Hows
Zell
Oklahoma
Midget Racing Records Spark at San An Ponto Speedway
Midget racing pilot Reilly Zee sparked a night of records at the San An Ponto speedway. Zale set a 16:50 Lime trials mark, beating 16:80 and 18:85 times by Dee Toran and Charles Miller, while Waily covered 10 laps in 2:32. Zale won the 25-lap sweepstakes and the helmet dash, with Wes Saegesser pushing for top honors. A total of 18 cars competed as Al Slaughter crashed through the fence and Miller’s car shed a wheel in the Class A handicap. In another item, East Texans visit Bobcats at San Marcos.
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Reilly Zee
Piher
San An' ‘Ponto Speedway
Suxiay
Mel Wainwright
Zale
Dee Toran
Charle Miller
New Jersey
Waily
al Slaughter
Miller
Sarazen Expected to Enter Texas Open at Brackenridge Park
Gene Sarazen confirmed by Tourney Manager Reuben Albaugh as likely to attend the Texas Open February 9 to 12 at Brackenridge Park. The Connecticut player, from Valley Ridge farm Brookfield Center, Coon, previously finished 13th in 1922 with 300 and tied for second in the Open in 1932 with 288.
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Gene Sarazen
Brackenridge Park
Reuben Albaugh
Sarazen
Valley Ridge
Brookfield Center
Coon
Clarence Clark
Gus Moreland
Dallan
Hiso
Jeffs Choosed Long Contests in Houston Invite
Coach Harry Hamilton of Jefferson Mustangs explained a three minute overtime dispute in a Houston invitation tournament first round consolation game against San Jacinto of Houston. Hamilton noted new high school overtime rules end once a team scores two points, but the game went the full period with Houston scoring seven to Jefferson two. He added that even under the new rules the outcome would have remained the same since San Jacinto scored first.
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Harry Hamilton
Jefferson Mustangs
Antonio
San Jacinto
Houston
Jeffs
Hamilton
Mustangs
Tull
Arizona Texas league adds two clubs to six-team circuit
Tucson and other noted clubs join from Silver City and Globe Miami area expanding the Arizona Texas league to six teams. R E Sowers and Eddie Miler are re‑elected president and secretary with Cleon Knapp named vice president.
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Tucson
Ariz
Jan
Siiver City
N. M
Globe-Miami
Arizona
Bisbee
Albuquerque
el Paso
R. E. Sowers
Eddie Miler
Cleon Knapp
Sabin Wins Florida Tennis Crown in Five-Set Final
Wayne Sabin of Los Angeles defeated Gene Mako of Portland in a hard fought five set final to claim the Florida tennis title in Orlando. The match went 4-6 6-3 2-6 1-4 with Sabin rallying late to seal the victory. Pauling Betz and Martha Barnett each claimed women’s titles in separate matches.
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Orlando
Pia
Wayne Sabin
Los Angeles
Florida
Gene Mako
Portland
Ore
Pauling Betz
Dawn Martha Barnett
Miami
Jefferson Mustangs Defend Title In City League Tilt
In the Hi League double header the Jefferson Mustangs defend the city high school cage crown as Lanier and Brackenridge clash with rivals. Jefferson hosts Tech Bulls at Jefferson gym while Lanier faces Burbank Bulldogs and Brackenridge Eagles meet Central Buttons in practice games scheduled for the day.
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Lort
Brackenridge
Spring Is Coming Feller Heads To Camp
Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians leaves VAN METER Iowa with his parents and sister Marguerite for Del Ray Florida where he will stay until joining the team for training late next month. He will take preliminary training in Florida including golf hunting and fishing before heading to the Indian camp.
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Feller
Camp van Meter
Iowa
Bob Feller
Will Peller
Marguerite
del Ray
Fla
Bob
Florida
White Team Wins Roller Derby in Rousing Finish
The White team captained by Billy Lyons edged the Reds 228 to 222 in a dramatic roller derby at Municipal Auditorium. About 100000 fans watched over 22 nights with Memphis and San Antonio stops planned as the show prepares to move. A late Reds surge nearly reversed the lead, but a Reds spill and a White comeback sealed the victory with two minutes remaining.
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Municipal Auditorium
Reds
San Antonio
Memphis
Tenn
Honey Thomas
Bernice Abar
Eddins Fetter
Joe Evana
Bub
Tom Whitmey
Jamin
Lyons
Chuck Hanson
Hanson
Fetter
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Cirevlo Deportivo
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Willard Heute
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Our Lady of Aye
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Zuaren
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NL & A
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Catalina
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Rublf Reyna
Ota
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Joe Curbotti
St. Gara
Mary‘a—Scholi
Magott
J. McCloskey
Chang
Ai A. McCloskey
Tampico Teen Talents Lead in Misfortune Lap Victory
Hnney Thomas substituted for Lyons as Tivans seized the moment to lead the field and score. Tevans topped individual scoring with 42 points, Lyons 20, Hazel Love 27 for the girls, and Eleanor Carron 33. A stage show at the Majestic drew a packed house with a long ticket line late Saturday.
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Hnney Thomas Sibbing
Lyons
Tivans
Tevans
Hazel Love
Eleanor Carron
Majestic
Latin-Americans edge narrow in decisive league match
Latin-Americans fight tight, but the Five edged Ten Garmen 34 20 in a Sunday battle as Morris Knighting guided their defense. The Archir Aggles dominated, while St. Marys tied for top in Central Catholic gym with St Francis.
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Raaf
Firat
Datay Morris Knlghin
Trai
Ure Harmen
Ion Lo
Be Among Thousands to Profit Through a Big Sunday Light Ad
The notice urges readers to place a want ad in The Big Sunday Light this week, offering profits for thousands. It mentions DisF-13931 as a contact or reference for placing messages.
Pearl Girls Meet Edgewood At Woodlawn Gym
Pearl High School girls basketball scheduled to play Edgewood at Woodlawn gym Wednesday at 7 20 p m. A second game featuring local teams is slated to tip off around 8 30 p m.
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Pract Brewatter
Thrall
Edgewood
Woodlawn Gym
Wheatley Lions Stay Undefeated With Big Win
Wheatley Lions under coach Scrappy Whitted and captain L M Knight moved to 1 0 on the season by crushing Viewtorla Bets 70 18 at the recreation center. Earlier results include wins over Dunne malloping Yenrtlnga and Gallventon, plus a 32 24 score over Jack vie High of Houston.
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Wheatley Tiona
Tiissy Gan Antonio Negro High School
Quint
Scrappy Whitted
L. M. Knight
Lions
View Torla Bets
Recreation Center
Dunne Malloping
Trona
Gal! Iventon
Wheasley
Hotta Jlon
Jack Vie High
Houston
Willoughby Faces Kid Joe In Topboat Showcard
Promoter Kinky Flores backs a big night at International Arena as Willoughby and Tampico Kid Joe headline a stacked card. Frankie Hughes faces Cecilie Lozade in a Corpus Christi rematch that produced a draw. Wealey Pryor meets Ed Roberts in a six round semi final. other bouts feature local contenders with plans for a sharp return clash for the main event winner. The event unfolds Monday night at 115 Cameron Street arena with slugging action and claimed feeder battles.
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Trogham
Biff Willoughby
Terre Hawle
Ind
Tampico Kid Joe
Tampico
Mare Foo
Aix
Frankie Hughes
Indis Jis
Cecilie Losads
Mexico City
Walters
Wesley Pryor
Harlandele
Yo Eld Roberto
Neuve Laredo
Sepiatlan Gonsales
Meaice City
Billy
Trumens
Terra Hanie
Raferem
Bert Brannon
Terry Faung
National
Arena
Camiron
Kinky Flores
International Arena
Willoughby
Cecilis Lozade
Corpus Christ
Corpus
Wealey Pryor
Agalnat
Ed Roberts
Neuvo
St Henrys 10 Take On Tivy Antlers In Kerrville
St Henrys Hornets enter Kerrville to face the Tivy Antlers after a 29 13 loss to San Marcos in the Southwest Academic league opener. Guard Lindel Humphries is the lone returning letterman from last year’s title team.
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Mike Williamson
St. Henry's Academy Hornets
San Mercer Academy
Kerrville
Williamson
Stockdale
Brahmas
Hormets
Cubs
San Marcos
Lindel Humphries
Tas
Rabbit Ball Brings Sore Arm Warns Harper
New Jersey civil workers veteran Harry Harper blames modern pitching for sore arms and pitching injury. He recalls simpler days when pitchers could risk bolder throws and hitters could still be knocked for homers, arguing constant arm strain harms pitchers today.
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Harper
New York
Harry Harper
New York Yankees
New Jersey
Hutting
Smithville Tigers and Yoakum Bulldogs split basketball doubleheader
In SMITHVILLE Jan 16 the Smithville Tigers and Yoakum Bulldogs split a high school gym doubleheader. The Tigers’ B team won the first game while Yoakum captured the nightcap 23-19 in the varsity clash.
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Smithville
Yoakum
Jan
Clyde Gotta
Smithville Tigers
Lee Mitchell
Yoakum Bulldogs
Rice Aggies Clash Opens Conference Cage Race
Rice Owls host Texas A&M in Houston on Monday in a Southwest Conference showdown. A prior 51-38 win by Rice over A&M at College Station boosts Rice toward sole possession of the league lead with Texas and Arkansas in the mix.
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Rice Thstitute’s Owls
Texas Aggies
Nightbirds
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Rice
Southern Methodist
Tow
Jossey
Mustangs
The
Froggles
Fort Worll
Powies
Baylor
Aggies
Formora
Texas
Wie
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