Ode to Harrison Stafford and Texas Grid Heroics
A nostalgic piece praises Harrison Stafford as Texas football’s standout prospect, recalls his West Point setback, and traces Texas athletic pride through Coffman and Frake stories. It mentions Coffman’s wrestling earnings, his bread business, and notes a reader letter correcting baseball facts about Kowalik and Simmott.
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Harrison Stafford
Broezer
Texas
Coffman
Become & Wrestling Impressario
Bonnenberg- Sparks
Wich
Parish League double header set for Sunday games
The Parish League schedules a Sunday double header at Central High. St Marys Cr Safers face St Patricks Gham Rocks, followed by Bacrk Heart Aroy against St Anns Ath Télirs with officials Ray Miller and Parris Bratherman.
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Gcenteal High School
Crisafers
St. Mary's
Gham Rocks
St. Patrick's
Aroy
Bacrerk Heart
Ath- Télirs
St Ann's
Ray Miller
Parris Bratherman
Races At Hialeah Park Draw 12000 In Miami Crowd
A crowd of 12,000 fans filled Hialeah Park to witness today’s events. The feature race saw Woodward’s Brown reney win, while other contenders included rival entrants such as Agrarian and Herowin. The day showcased strong performances as fans enjoyed a lively program despite irregularities in the final results.
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Hialeah Park
Miami
Tia
TF. Woodward
Brown
Reney
Belleview Phrse
Herowin
Hurt Ti
Wack van Taal
Trelene Werther Wiiel
Texas Athletes May See Higher Pay Scale Debate
In Austin on January 27, observers foresee a campus controversy over athletic pay as Southwest Conference schools reportedly offer higher hourly wages for part time work than Texas. The debate centers on whether extra compensation influences football players to attend other schools and whether UT should allow similar remuneration while balancing academic and travel commitments.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Tevel
Uiniversity
Wader
Texas Exes
D. 4. Pauivk
Southwestern Conference
Simon-Pure
Park
Grippe Delays Ruth’s Departure for Yankees Training
New York report says Babe Ruth’s trip to spring training is delayed by flu and influenza. Dr Donald Larrionda declines to estimate departure time as Ruth remains in bed with a cold. Nurses attend the slugger who contracted a cold during golf and then fell ill.
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Grippe
Ruth
New York
Dow
Yankees
Donald Laruionda
Babe
Perrhire
Navy Cleans Up in Four matches at Annapolis
Navy wins four events as Army clears four matches across a day in Annapolis. Pennsylvania loses wrestling and basketball to Navy. Penn State edges Navy 43 to 24 in one game. Navy rifle team defeats Carnegie in a morning match while plebes prevail 31 to 29 at Mciley High in Washington.
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Navy
Ankapolis
Naval Academy
Unieveraity
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State
Navy Marksmen
Carnegic
Che Plebes
Fron Mcliiley High
Washington
Cubs Boast But One Left-Hander Ahead of Spring
Chicago reports only one left handed pitcher in the 1904 Cubs squad as spring training nears. Veteran Charly Root plans to report in March while Tut Alain and George Laak join from Lou Angeli and others to form a thin pitching staff averaging under 25. The club will send 14 holdovers to the camp from last year as they prepare for the campaign.
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Alain- Laok
Milmleider
Lou Angetey
Mery
Rolner
Tor Onklaul
Tram
Marah
Tnt
Catae
Perdue's Boy Coffman to Get New Chance
Henry P. Edwards recounts opportunities for Perdue's Boy Coffman as he explains a fresh chance in a rural scene. The piece captures a colloquial voice and a coach’s perspective on seeking improvement and new roles.
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Perdue
Coffman
Coffman the Gallatin Pitcher and Baseball Pioneer
Hub Coffman, once of the Boston Braves in 1914, mentored Dick Coffman from Gallatin High to the American League. The narrative recalls his minor league journey, a pivotal 1931 game that halted Bob Grove’s streak, and Coffman’s erratic path through Washington, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Detroit, under managers Hornsby and Griffith, as he matured into a standout right-hander with Danzy Vance like overhand and sidearm throws.
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Hub Perdue
Hub
Boston Braves
George Stall
Mempis
Chattamogga
Gallatin High
Hib
Samuel Richard Coffman
Chattanooga
Sammy Strang Nickline
Lookouts
Jis
Sammyouk
Quincy
Washington
Grove
Pilcher
Dick Coffman
Bob Groves
Ike
Hartsome
Chicago
Susk
Bob
Athletics
Rick Goffman
Jersey City
Birmingham
St. Louis
Clark Griffith
Browns
Cail Fischer
Cottman
Fischer
Detroit
Bil Kulefer
Milwaukee
Rogers Hornsby
Killefer
Hornsby
Coffman
Ghienga
Ile
Danzy Vance
Wil Litrows
Veto
Ala
Mick
RF Jarary
Thal
Athene
Dilek
Hugh
George
Montgomery
Tadec
9000 Watch Indoor Meet Nets Thrilling Upsets
Boston hosts a high class indoor meet where New York University and NYAC figures clash. Upsets shake the 50 yard dash as a bank clerk defeats favorite Dick Bell. McCloskey survives a late surge to win the two mile. Spitz clears six eight in the high jump as Bodman and Sandler contend.
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Boston
William C. Prout
Heston Garden
Ayerold
Philp Cohen
Militare 4
New York
Dick Bell
Mc_Closkey
Meyer Mansfield
G. Bullwinkle
N.Y.A.C
B. J. Mayninan
Boston College Dubnow
BAA
Glen Dawson
F. Norden
William ©. Prout
A. Adams
Tormer ‘Balesste
McCaffecy
Dust of Sandler
Ace Auerant
Acc
N.Y
McGafferty
G. McGuigan
Adams
Hoffman
George Spith
Gene Vourke
JagLyerr
Woolary
B.A. A
University of Milnois
al Nokieil
N.Y. U
Venake
Matigan
Gare Diel
Peil
Willy
Carnera Keeps Training Amid Busy Schedule for Loughran Fight
In Miami Beach on January 21 1947 Primo Carnera intensifies workouts training for the February 22 title clash with Tommy Loughran. Loughran has been sparring daily at Palm Beach as he prepares for the Dravywoleht bout and maintains conditioning ahead of the match.
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Carnera
Loughran
Miami Beach
Prine Carer
Salittay
Tommy Conghin
Odin
Palm Beach
Lone Star Bird Dog Trials Head Toward Big Windup
The third annual Lone Star Bird Dog Association field trials near Natalla near Natalla end Sunday with Uncomealous all-age stake and hot south rivalries. About 200 contestants and spectators expected for 22 coveys, with prizes and a crowded field as Whitl's Tex Ghost wins and Seaview Rexcon takes second amid amateur shooting dog and puppy stakes.
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Lone Star Bird Dog Association
Natalla
South
Bracey
Fred F. Doyle
Natnuz
W. E. Sortell
Houston Lively
Whitl
Tex Ghost
Dean
Athens
Seaview Rexcon
Pointer
E. PB. Baker
This City
Sid
Ferris Firrt
Jess Crawford
J. N. Edens
Malakoff
J. L. Dean
Bluestone Mac
J. Ms. Ryan
Dickens Proctor
L. L.dickens
Kyle
Beauty
George Dietzel
Clyde Anderson
Blessing Anu
Pete Pritchette
Galiad
J. M. Cochran
Fort Worth
Coke Murphey
Lufkin
Maj. W. Jenkins
Jack
Ray ‘Turner
Ralph Hasley
W. d. Aldrich
Port
Flash
Hneup
J. AS
Skeet
Robinson
Spot Spectre
Frank Goodwin
Noctor
Thornwood
T. L. Dean
Ferris Joey Robinson
Ferris Flirt
Lemon Frank
Litebit
Robinsons
Black Hawk Kid
W. 2
Jake Atwater Dean
Cowboy Pete
Jim
Momoney
Ted Sloan
Pippin
P. Baker
Seaview
Rex
Fort Brown Edges Fort Sam Houston In Four-Game Series
The Twenty third Infantrymen beat Fort Brown 21 22 to 1 22 on Saturday night at Fort Sam Houston court to complete a four game San Antonio series. Trolley led Fort Brown with eight points while Silsls Gilliland scored ten for the Twenty third Infantry team in a comeback win.
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Ft. Brown
Gilliland
Jed
Mtantey
Fort Brown
Fort Sam Houston
Trolley
San Antonio
Fort ‘Brown
Artillery Brigade
Twenty-third Infantry
Randolph Field
Tevet
White Howell
Murrilarny mi Boma Rana
al Be
Winkeawon
Powel
Rine Ur Townan
Rv Arith
Ahr
Wteletie
Inyolils
Stone
Texas Tech Coach Weighs New Mexico Offer Rumors
A garbled report indicates Texas Tech coach may consider leaving for the University of New Mexico. The coach acknowledged discussions with university officials while denying any firm decision. Alma mater ties and recent communications with multiple parties are noted amidst unclear specifics.
Aggies Climb Into Tie For Southwest Lead
College Station Texas Aggies beat Baylor 14 to 3 to tighten chase for the Southwest Conference lead. Baylor led early, but Aggies rallied in the first period and pulled away late in the second half as guard Ape Bisby scored 19. Box scores show limited Bears to four field goals.
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College Station
Texas
Jar
Aggies
Baylor
Aggie
Bears
Ape Bisby
Auacles
Merlen
Z & Wilkins
Carmichnel. E
Davis
College Cagers Scoreboard Rumors and Partial Results
Readable lines show scattered scores for Army, Penn State, Bucknell, Yale, Cornell, Wesleyan, Ohio Wesleyan, and others, with numerous garbled names and misspellings. Despite errors, multiple team totals such as Army 26 and 14, Yale 40, Cornel 14, Ohio Wesleyan 43, Rineingals 96, and Findlay 88 appear, indicating a collage of college basketball results from varied schools and unclear dates.
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Army
Ainnerat
Nay
Penn State
Bervie
Bucknell
BR Dfs i Woonera
Okt Carroll
Yale
Cornel
Neyrat
Yin Wesleyan
Marius Ambar
Mismiasinp
Ohio
Wanlyvan
Witt Rineingals
Ohly Yu ‘Oin Nocinera
Canital U Tndtanh
Enchors Ee Alonmonhury
Tagehiera
Daun
I Findlay
Enllone
Cedarville
Louisiana
Jeffs Divide Temple Tilts in Afternoon Double Header
Jefferson Mustangs suffer two losses after a late start and lineup gaps. Temple dominates in both games with Montgomery scoring 12 in the afternoon and seven at night, while Dietzel leads the Jeffs with 24 points across the two Temple contests.
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Temple
le Secod
Thomas, Jefferson Mustangs
Mustangs
Andy Andrew
Cagers
Jeff
Carl Dietzel
Mustang Cériler
Montgomery
Byrns
Jaysees
Tetlereon—tichoia Smi Aenall
Dietzel
Onas
Sullivan
lihs—Higler
Chapa
le Homtenmany
Ree Ora
Farmarda
Peentne Marek
Ruane
Driscoll
Tisrlyn
Tucker
Cochesn
le Melitour Amd
Trine
Enards
Must Titker
Fidds
Clann
Harner
Fernandez
Buskide S. A
Negro boxer barred from tourney sparks campus protest
In Durham New Hampshire on January 27 a local school waged a gentilemen s agreement banning Negro boxers from a meet. Fred Mody of Concord remained sidelined while UNH boxing faced the Coast Guard Academy at New London. NH students protested what they called an unfair Coast Guard stance during the dual meet.
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Durham
N. B
Hecause Fa “Gentienten
Fred Mody
Concord
Jim Durham
University of New Hampshire
Coast Guard Academy
New London
New Hampshire Schol
Lale
Johnny Dundee Still Seeks Fights Despite Years Out
Miami from January reports that former world lightweight champion Johnny Dundee, after 24 years in boxing, says he is ready to fight any opponent. He recalls recent training and names Mickey Greb as a promising rival while noting most greats of his era have faded. Dundee hints at continued pursuit of match opportunities despite age and era changes.
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Henry Froka
Moers
Austin College
Ray Morehart
Greenville High
Frake
Peacock
San Antonio Academy
Gele Mn
Greenville
Geir
BI Parker
Miami
Fla
Ponce de Lepit
Johnny Dundee
Nable Tong Aga
Intel Pina Commission
New York
Johnny Te At
Hag
Fort Worth Club Names Pilot as Charter Reorganizes
Fort Worth plans a reorganized 1894 baseball club with Art Phelan favored for pilot duties. Candidates for business manager include R W Shepherd and Roy Meehan, while Roy Westbrook leads the investor group that purchased the club for 84000 after receivership issues. The Texas League president confirmed the formal action.
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Fort Worth
Art Phelan
Pantther
Mallurs
State Department
Austin
Phelan
Defumiot Shreveport
Texas Deague
Sim
R. W
Bob") Shepherd
Roy Meehan
Roy Westbrook
Fridey
J. Alvin Garrigner
Texas League
Westbrook
Jane
Tatanne Finishes Out of the Money in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 27, a crowd of over 5000 watched Tatanne, a heavily touted Kentucky Derby hopeful, finish out of the money in the Ponchartrain Handicap. Gyro won, Jim Dandy was second by a half length. Jim Dandy remains famed for his upset over Gallant Fox and Whichone in another Saratoga race years ago.
Miss Marion Miley Wins Riviera Final Golf Title
In Coral Gables Florida on 27 February Miss Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky won the women’s invitation golf event at Riviera Country Club in a playoff over Miss Jean Bauer of Providence Rhode Island. Miley prevailed two up with one to play after Bauer’s strong shot from the rear had once sparked excitement.
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Marion Miley
Riviera
Coral Gables
Fla
San
Lexington
Riviera Country Club
Jean Bauer
Providence
Bauer
Ley
Bostwick Retires as Steeplechase Rider
London January 27 George H. Bostwick famed United States rider says he will retire as a steeplechase rider. He denied wedding pleas and admitted the plan on the day he was figure to ride Shenango in the Grand National at Aintree in March.
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Bostwick
London
George H
United States
Shenango
Aintree
Goodman Resolves to Add Golf Titles
Goodman announces a goal to win the national open crown again and to claim titles in a big way during 1994. The 24-year-old Johnny Goeman, who last summer won the national open, is determined to repeat and expand his record this year.
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Omaha
Jat
Johnny Goeman
Stelaln
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