Lone Star boxers shine in Detroit Hearst finals
In Detroit on January 23 1926 Tommy Olivarri of San Antonio claimed the Hearst All American amateur title at flyweight after defeating James Palmer of Detroit. Texas entries dominated the night with strong showings by Dick Menchaca Arthur bantamweight and Port Arthur lightweights. Joe McKenna Pittsburgh and Tony Davis Providence also fought hard. Joe Louis served as referee and the Texas squad planned to return home Monday.
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Lone Star State
Tommy Olivarri
San Antonio
James Palmer
Palmer
Smarthy Olivarri
Palmer Ip
Dick Menchaca
Por
Arthur
Dominic Perfett
Albany
Scripper
Mencheca
Port
Arthur Slasher
Joe McKenna
Pittsburgh
Ollmauris
Tony Davis
Iron Providence
Eddie Russey
Wichita Falls
Paul Woods
Los Angeles
Morris Carona
Tommy Moyer
Portland
One
Xlare
Boas
Murray
Charlie Murray
Oweight
Vince Fratello
New York
Romeo Gurzi
Los
Ryton Lanphear Yal
Garza
Lanphear
Woods
John Crisanna
New ‘York
James Edgar
Moyer
Willard Hogue
Texas
Dol TeDresenten
Arthur Dorrell
Truett Fulcher
Joe Louis
Cyril Walker
Bob MacDonald
Bir
Walter Hagen
Melhorn
Jtourrovent Bitle
Pallergites
Joe Sirkwood
Nolder
Amet George Kerrigan
Long
Kirkwood
Cunningham Heads Boston Meet in Prout Memorial Night
In Boston on January 24 a large crowd is expected at the Prout Memorial indoor track meet at the Garden. Cunningham pursues another win, with rivals Penske Rideout Trott Venzke Berber Cagle Wallace Gill and Raymond entering the 600 yard and sprint events.
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Glen CunNingham
Chuck Fenske
Boston Garden
Wonight
Prout
Cunningham
Saris
Penske
Blate Rideout
Mat Results TV Fire Asenelbed Brew Battal
Local report covers a dramatic incident in which a televised martial arts match ends amid a fire alarm. Officials identified rival fighters Asenelbed and Brew battling in a smoky arena as emergency crews responded. No injuries reported.
Jackets Star Tests Ducos in City Basketball Clash
Frankie Ducos of Lae outgunned by center forwards as Central Catholic risks star guard to slow St Anthony's Tom Panning on their home court. Central has allowed just over two points per game while maintaining a 3% scoring figure against top City scorers. St Henry's gains in Southwest Academic standings with a 35 20 win over Peacock Fowls. Cardona and Lawier pace scoring for the Hornets. Golf notes report Frank Allan of West Pittston wins Fiorina winter title over Charles Whitehead one up after 37th hole.
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Ells
John Kramer
Central Catholic High School
Tom Panning
St. Anthony's College
St. Anthony’s Court
Central Butters
St. Anthony's
St Henry's Morne
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Hornets
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Bongetta
Allen
Cent Flores
Guards
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Brown
Haby
Schoat
Olivia
ST. Augustine
Fia
Frank Allan
West Pittston Pa
Fiorina
Charles Whitehead
South River
N. J
Corpus Christi Boys Get Football Awards
Corpus Christi high school grid champions of 1938 will receive gold footballs at a Texas A and M College Ex-Students banquet in Corpus Christi. Dr. Dan Russell will be principal speaker. Rip Collins and Sprague will be special guests. The banquet honors 28 lettermen chosen by Coach Harry Stiteter with Orr presenting the trophies.
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Januay
Corpus Christi High School
Teecaneers
Texas A
M. College
Rip Collins
Texas
State Board of Public Safety
Asus Dat Sprague
Scoachlig
Bil Sterling
Texas Ranger Service
Orr
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Harry Stiteter
Looks Like Mako and Sabin Again
WEST PALM BEACH Tia Jan 26 Gene Mazo the 145 Angeles Davis cupper and his three time conqueror Wayne Sabin of Portland Ore met their semi final tests in the South Florida tennis tournament today preliminary to what may be their fourth winter meeting. Mazo tackled Johnny Doeg at Newark N J one time national champion, and Sabin faced Jack Tidball of Los Angeles.
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Sabin
West Palm Beach
Tia
Gene Mazo
145 Angeles
Ox Eckhardt Sells to Memphis Shifts to Younger Talent
San Antonio owner Bill DeWitt sold 36 year old outfielder Ox Eckhardt to Memphis Chicks of the Southern Association. Eckhardt, who batted .350 in under 100 games last season, hoped for another year with San Antonio. DeWitt says the Browns push for youth leaves Ox headed toward a Texas league club in 1939.
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Memphis Chicks
Southern Association
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Bill DeWitt
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Memphis
Browns
DeWitt
Tom Watkins
Calamity If Eckhardt Quits Baseball Over Texas Ludiuc
Eckhardt threatens retirement if he cannot land with a Texas league club and stay near his aging parents in York town. He plans to devote spare time to his cattle ranch and prefers not to move far, fearing a calamity if he leaves the area for Memphis. He has shown strong baseball talent and believes he can still play well.
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Texas Ludiuc
Yorktown
Memphis
Louis Galento Bout Denied By Jacobs In Boxing News
New York reports dispute an authentic signing for a Joe Louis vs Tony Galento heavyweight title bout set for June 29. Promoter Mike Jacobs and Galento’s manager deny the deal, while Herman Taylor hints at Philadelphia as a possible venue. Louis dismisses Galento as a third-rate challenger but signals willingness to fight if promoted.
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Mike Jacobs
Tony Galento
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Anne
Gatil Galente
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Galentos
Louis Morrow
Philadelphia
Herman Taylor
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Galento
Chicago
Tony
National Boxing Association
Palsenger
Joe Louis
Detroit
New Jersey
Joe Keat
John Henry J. Lawis
Span Amers Loop Binance crown bid faces Hob in March bout
The Span Amers loop race notes Louis sid he may defend his crown against Hob, plus March 31 set as a date. The Bomber refused to dis- abetrell in the Spaniards ross that a third Max Schmeling fight was discussed as a Chicago next June. Details from Chanute games include Chanute Boys edging Wesley House 37-34 and Amado Nerva beating Valencia 24-33 at Fort Sam Houston gym.
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Hob
Atoais
Wirmer
Abetrell
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Teague
Laaris
Chicago
Loop triple-Neader Ay Woodlawn
Prospect Hill Yellowjackets
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Arco
Wesley House
Ssosie Naif
Chanute Field
Winvis
Amado Nerva
Valencia
Quint
Fort Sam Houston
Randolph Ramblers
Ear Showers At Crosbys Golf Meet Del Mar
Del Mar Calif January finds Crosbys seaside resort busy as professionals and amateurs prepare for a two day golf tourney with a $3000 purse at Rancho Santa Fe course. Weather forecasters warn of possible showers and players Dick Metz and Jimmy Demaret enter the event as favorites amid field and trophies from Squire Crosby. Final rounds depend on the weather with turnout expected tomorrow.
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Calif
Bing Crosby
Squire Crosby
Weather Bureau
Dick Mets
Jimmy Demaret
Metz
San Francisco
Texas
DeMaret
Los Angeles
College Cagers Take Wide-Open Week in Nonsensical Print
A fragmented sports roundup lists college basketball results with numerous unreadable names and inconsistent scores. Teams like DePaul, Villanova, Oregon, Santa Clara, New Mexico, San Jose State, Nevada, Montana State, Oklahoma, and others appear with scattered scores such as 46 39 40 81 43 and 61. The garbled text includes many misspellings and stray characters, offering a chaotic snapshot of results rather than a cohesive story.
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Ankwcinie Eichn Long Jaluad
Toler
DePaul
John's
Braskiyns
Manhattan
Schuseph's
Cphiin
Yen ¥ Young
Montana State
Greeiey Blaze
Western State
Aohn ‘Tarteton
Elletwin
Rallwey
Trans Wesleyani Beithe
Ranger Zuinter
Son Mareia
Sam. Hilastim
Second Presbyterian Hountins
Brooklyn Dodgers Aim for Early Recovery Reports
Brooklyn Dodgers management orders Third baseman Cookie Lavagello and outfielder Tut StaSmack to report to Hot Spies Ark February 1 to recover from leg injuries. All battery men to report February 15 to begin season recovery plan.
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Broozlen
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cookie
Uavagello
Tut Stai
Smack
Larry MacFinailhes
Ark
St Paul Hockey Club Dispute Over Salaries
Paul, Jan. 28. The St Paul hockey club of the American association staged a wince over pay Friday in a salaries dispute but left for Kansas City after being assured by league president W. F. Grant that pay would be guaranteed. Goodwittle said there were no funds to cover travel to Impas City, St. Louis, and Weehata.
Owls Battle Baylor Bears in Texas Open Context
Baylor Bears travel to Houston to challenge the Houston Owls in a Southwest Conference showdown. The Owls hold a half game lead over Baylor in the standings as Rice and Arkansas loom, with both teams aiming to solidify second place before pivotal road trips.
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Baylor Bears
Ice Owls
Houston
Owls
Bears
Bruins
Rice
Arkansas
Fayetteville
M. A. Mustangs
Truths
Texas
Longhorns
Rice Fave
Texas Crew
Saat
Australian star wins 1924 conference golf match in record pace
The Australian champion Kirkwood cruises to victory amid drama as Casey at the bat moments echo on the course. Contenders Burke Turnesa and Mehlhar chase scores with MacDonald Smith and others close behind. Nic Morris drew attention for a unique 290 holes played in prior year.
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Kirkwood
Casey
Charmpins
Ivsty
Qekenden
Jack Burke
Houston
Joe Turnesa
Joe
Wille
Bill Mehlhar
Shrevepark
Morris
J. Smith Perrebre
Seguin Tourney Opens With Lopsided Wins
Seguin Jan 28 Texas Lutheran college hosted first round action in the invitational tournament. Chitoe posted a strong defense to defeat New Braunfels 47 to 90. Moor upset Yorktown 06 to 1. Pflugerville fell to Stockdale 80 to 16. Welmpr beat Kingsbury 22 to 13. Seguin toppled Martindale 24 to 16. Prodevickeburg edged Dowdy in the final game by a narrow margin.
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Texas Lutheran College
T, i, C. Gyn
New Braunfels Unicorns
Yorktown Tigers
Pflugersville
Stockdale
Welmpr
Kingsbury
Martindale
Prodevickeburg
Dowdy
Conen
Canzoneri Stages Quick KO Of Gayras In San Francisco
San Francisco January 22 Tony Canzoneri a 15 year veteran scored a swift knockout in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout against Joe Newsboy Gayras of San Francisco Both weighed 139 1 2 pounds The former world champion floored his younger rival three times in the final rounds and the referee stopped the bout after the last knockdown leaving Gayras unable to continue.
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Canzoneri
San Francisco
Tony Cansoneri
Joe
Newsboy
Gayras
San Praceisco
Gavres
Baylor scraps Rice for 2nd position in South Fast standings
A Rice versus Baylor matchup shapes the race for second place in the South Fast Conference basketball race. Baylor, led by a promising sophomore group, aims to topple Rice as both teams seek late season momentum. The Rice quintet, having stumbled early, eyes a rebound with home court advantage tonight.
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Rice Owle
Nes
Ager
Laurels
Tomight
Quintes
Texas
Local wrestler Elis Bashata to headline Welkathon bout
Promoter Harry Coffman selected former Oklahoma grappler Elis Bashata to meet local amateur Dean Parker in Parker's pro debut next Wednesday night at Welkathon arenas. Parker, longtime San Antonio resident, has trained via weight lifting and is eager for the match. Olaf Swenson and Mike Magurit add potential big‑man action. prior week they drew 45 minutes with each other. Van Humberto vs Abe Yours set for the semi final.
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Oklahoma University
Harry Coffman
Dean Parcker
Parker
San Antonio
Coffman
van Humberto
Randolph Loop Squadron Led By Hendusuclers Routs Eleventh Aly
A fragmented report notes Burrs at the top with a clear record and a Friday night win. Hendusuclers led the Lyin team to trounce the Eleventh Aly 139 to VF as the Witty-third squadron held a dominant position.
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Randolph
Randulphveld
Wenlsend
Hendusuclers Raus de Lyin
Baar
Ohio State Seeks to Climb Into Top Spot
Ohio State basketball visits Chicago in a key Big Ten clash. The Buckeyes, tied for first with Indiana, can rise to sole possession with a win over Illinois. A loss could drop them to fourth as Minnesota and Notre Dame loom in the schedule.
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Columbus
Indiana
Deneilork
Minnesota
Buckeyes
Armid
Fle
Marians
Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
No Punishment for Cage Riot Shock Result
The Commercial Basketball League reviewed the Alamo Jowders Valencia Grocers game after a dispute at the Loop’s nigh club. President Emry Garrett conducted an inquiry Friday into the causes, with multiple versions offered, leaving the matter unresolved and unclear.
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Fsue
Alamo Jow— ders-Valencia Grocers
Loops
Garett
Akon
Garrett
Olin
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