Alatia Downs to Cut Purses and Salaries Amid Weather Woes
Officials at Alatia Downs announced on Monday purse amounts would drop from 5000 to 3400 starting Wednesday. Salaries for officials and staff from steward to clerks would be reduced in a matching ratio as overhead cuts are mandated. The track cites persistent foul weather and weak mutuel take as reasons for the red figures and vows purses will return to original values once finances improve.
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Dudley Wins Sacramento Open in Record Four Round Score
Sacramento Calif Jun 25 A E Dudley one of golf’s top pros won the Sacramento open championship with Nim, taking 150 and a $3000 event. He posted 885 opening, then 40 and 71, finishing with 67 for a 973 total, ten strokes ahead of nearest rival Hines. Dudley’s putting drew praise as he led in all rounds.
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Ea Dudley
Nim
San Fran
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Agaiy
Augusta
Philadelphia
Municipal
Welts Lye
Hany Cooper
Unisning
Gimmiy Hines
Garden City N.Y
Atonaere Horton Smith
Chicago
Baralg McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
Florida Net Followers Nettled Florida Net Followers Nettled
In Orlando on January 25 Florida tennis star Wayne Sabin defeated Elwood Cooke of Los Angeles 6-3 6-3 8-4 to win the state title. Arthur Hendrix of Lakeland was the lone Florida finalist. Catherine Sample of Miami won the state women’s title by beating Miss Bonten ma of Miami 6-2 6-3.
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Yeuniste
Wayne Sabin
Hollywood
Elwood Cooke
Los Angeles
Arthur Hendrix
Lakeland
Star
Catherine: Sample
Milami
Ulle
Miss Bontenma
Miami
Alamo Entries Race Day Turmoil and Mixed Results
A chaotic race card lists races with purses from 300 to 700, entries across four to eight furlongs, and multiple horses with obfuscated spellings. Weather reads cloudy, track fast, first post around 1:45 pm, with numerous eligibles and notable names like The King Ranch and Leading Article among the field.
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Teesday
Leon Sprines
Fox
xBlacksod
Chanting
xHacry's Dream
Black Sergeant
Fiscohieh
Cherry Chieh
xBright Land
McLakey
Naughty Polly
Take Tt
Thistle Ray
Cerige
xBarbara Crom
xMonie Bhie
Shisabire
Wade Wit
Star Broom
Xafise Flicker
Marehime
Savlur'a Gift
xAty Model
Charlie
Bobby Sweep
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Nurse
Aris
Emperial Bary
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Speedy Retsien
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Stepinning
Taira
Sen Ardeics
Robert E
Lee Morel
Syesroldy
Jashy Ann
Rush
Bacon
America
Slavonia
Afedall
aBoston Sound
Conia
Tipeach
Afalaam
Evergold
Good Politian
Ac. E. Divizun
Suixph
King Ranch
Glastonbury
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Someone Rise
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Ace of Spates
Chance Inz
Deim Ing
Chatterly
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Zevar
Damascene VO
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xBrecke
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Donis
Weeh Man
Chaintine
Sunny World
Twaneva Baker
Teeter Totter
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Salkallil
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Reynolds
Ange
Saturday's Explanation of Harold Harefoot and a Silesian Rector
Harold Harefoot, son of Canute II and Aelfgill of Northampton, ruled England until his death in 1040 and was nicknamed for his alleged misdeeds. Johann Keller, rector of Wielk near Brestatt, Silesia, died after an extended fit of laughter lasting 90 days upon seeing someone in white pantaloons.
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Harefoot
Canute 12
Aelfgill
Northampton
Fata
Tue Rey
Johann Keller
Wielk
Wilka
Brestatt
Silesia
Exotude Back in Good Graces at Los Angeles Race Club
The mare Exotude, previously suspended amid a rider hoax, was restored to full status after the Los Angeles Turf Club board upheld her real name. Paul Harvey, once suspended for ownership, was cleared as the horse’s original owner. Exotude will race in all events except stakes.
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Ideli Ted Ag
Earl Beesley
Los Angeles Turf Club
Brealey
Paul Harvey
Texas
Ice Hockey Stars Dominate Texas League Standings
The Austin Armedeans and Booth Texas stars leading the league after a clean 1937 season showing. San Antonio Rangers also near top after a Sunday night game in San Pedro, with Randolph Feltekstern as rival and a lively crowd in attendance.
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Rangers
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Geyer to referee mat show at Waikathon arena
Local referee Carl Geyer will oversee timing Wednesday night at Waikathon arena as promoter Harry Csttman presents four bouts. Wee Willie Davis arrives from Los Angeles after Australia tour to face Gorilla Matus the Mexican champion with recent wins over Bashara and Humberto. Humberto faces Polish junior Stanley Myslajek in the semi with Myslajek, once Tony and Joe Stecher’s office boy, gaining quick holds. Other bouts: Frank Brown versus Art Johnson and Aberg Campos against Andy Oblkos in one fall.
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Waikathon Arena
Harry Csttman
Wee Willie Davis
San Antonio
Los Angeles
Australia
Mexico
Gorilla Matus
Bashara
Euiberto
Otto Kuss
Houston
Humberto
Stanley Myslajek
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Atberrg Campos
Andy Oblkos
Neal Clings To Lead Amid Racing Standings At Alamo Downs
Apprentice jockey Neal solidified his national lead at Alamo Downs with wins in the opening and closing races, bringing his 1997 total to 24 victories, two ahead of Basil James who faced a day of inactivity after his mounts. Ty Melochr ranked third nationally with 18 wins, while Johnny Adams held sixth with 15 wins.
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Tiny Neal
Alamo Downs
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James
California
Ty Melochr
Johnny Adams
Nis
Bebijed Cherley Kurteinger
Floridy
Robert Dokter
Santa Anita
Dockeys J. Mayrero
New Orleans
I. Anderson
Florida
Snoopy Sam Sets Offer in King Caress Race
A fragmented racing note shows Snoopy Sam offering to place $2 on King Caress in the sixth race titled Long Bhat Sem. The text reads as Savory eyes a reduced price of $4.90 for Snoopy Sam with the bid set to place.
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The System Sharof Races At Alamo Downs
The mystery bankcapper's system horse The System Sharof runs sixth at Alamo Downs. He trails with a bank roll of 581.50 as he seeks a boost in this nervous late-season scene.
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Sharof
Schuuzzela
Alamo Downs
Flu Keeps Post Cage Squads Idle Next Week
Influenza bugs in Fart Sam Wanston force cancellation of basketball games for the coming week. Present plans aim to reschedule the Teague schedules on the next agenda day.
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Sam Wanston
West Hails New Champ of Bucking Branchos
Denver reports Five Minutes to Midnight, a 900 pound bucking horse, crowned king of the wild ones at the National Western show. Four riders failed, knighted Calgary veteran Pete Knight edged out John Jordan for the championship after a long rodeo week, with luck keeping them apart. Kubitz praises Five Minutes to Midnight and notes the scarcity of true bucking horses, recalling the great Midnight and emphasizing the craft of selecting stock.
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Pete Knlght
Calgary
Alta
Kulght
Hye
John Jordan
Carlesvad
N. Mi
Knight
Alpht
Ineiro
Deed
Wash Rag Controversy Stirs Michigan State College Swimming
Rich Jan 25 reports Michigan State College swimming coach Daubert endorses washing with a wash rag as a time saving practice. He argues 3500 non swimming male students over ten years who used a rag learned to support themselves better. He cites cleanliness and confidence as key benefits for swimmers.
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Cholly Engle Returns to San Antonio for Sluggers
Cholly Engle, back in the South, joins the Galveston islanders after being bought from Fort Worth on Hank Severeid’s recommendation. He expects to play under Severeid again with a strong Mission infield, now strengthened by second baseman Ollie Bejma.
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Uke Mimslouh
Amado Nevvo Leads First Half Win in Span-Jace League
Recreation League notes say the Amado Nevvo club won the first half with a decisive Sunday victory at Woodlawn gym. A large Jolly Crowd watched a 17-16 second contest as Arco split the west matchups. The Moon Grow quintet then routed Lucky 13, 44 to 4.
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Phoenix School eyes Baugh and Rouble as candidates
Phoenix Arizona January 25 superintendent E W Montgomery says Sammy Baugh and Larry Rouble are to be interviewed today for the Phoenix Union High School coaching job. Montgomery noted Baugh and Rouble were among many college stars who applied after coach Robinson announced his move to athletic director.
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Byrd Wins National Baseball Players Golf Championship
Sammy Byrd, former Yankee and outfielder turned pro golfer, fired a 70 to finish 284 for 72 holes at Saratoga. He captured the Powel Crosley trophy in the second annual national baseball players golf tourney, with Garland Braxton 14 strokes back at 998 and last year’s champ Wesley Ferrell at 405.
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Rattlers Cancel Out-of-Town Games Amid Exam Time
St Marys University Rattlers cancel all away games for the coming week due to midterm exams. The next scheduled contest is Sunday night at Central Catholic gym against St Edwards of Austin, with potential practice squad involvement during the week.
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Pigeon Racing Suffered Weather Delays in Whitextsara Event
In Whitextsara Texas a pigeon race from Highland Park faced heavy fog and cold temperatures after the release. Pigeons led by Clocker owned by R W Taubert and others including John 23 Vinck and Poltowing battled poor air conditions but completed the flight despite the forecast.
Indiana Still Nation's Capital in Basket Ball
Indiana remains the nation’s basketball capital with reports of high school games, record ticket prices, and decimated attendance. The piece notes sellouts, overtime marathons, and a law against such marathons after Camden and Delphi showcased extended play. It highlights fan fervor, youth participation, and continued growth of basketball in Indiana.
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