I'm Telling You By Gunnar Barland Boxing Outlook 1947
Dan Parker reviews Gunnar Barland and Beaupre in a Houston Hippodrome bout. Barland, the Helsingfors contender, struggles against Beaupre’s long reach and sharp right, while Beaupre’s sponsor backing and tactics shape the fight’s momentum. The piece notes Barland’s learning curve and Beaupre’s technical edge as the crowd’s reactions glow with boxing lore.
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Barland
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Ganmar
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Benuove
New York
Babe Hanford's Only Superstition Is to Be Open
Tulsa news notes opening date April 14 for Texas league season. Discussion includes admission and grandstand tariffs and a plan to move northern clubs south to avoid Oklahoma weather, defeated by seven to one. Ira Hanford, apprentice jockey, faces suspensions but is noted as youngest Hanford rider with a habit of being last out before paddock duties.
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Tulsa
Okla
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Miami
Fix
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Hanford
Ting
Ira
Carl
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Ricks
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Omaha
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Buddy
Pim- Live
Kentucky
Hilliard Accepts Plainview Coaching Job
Kerrville Tivy High School Antlers coach J W Hilliard, who led Kerrville to a state runner up finish in football, was awarded a three year contract at Plainview High School. He previously coached Tawkhuch and Lockhert and studied at Baylor before moving to Farlandale in San Antonio.
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J. W Hilliard
Tivy High School Antlers
Kerrville
Iver
Hilliard
Tawkhuch
St. Hill
Uct Farlandale
San Antonio
Lockhert
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Baylor University
YMCA Sports Center LeStourgeon Leads 17 Devils in Weekend Win
LeStourgeon scored 39 for Monier Pumbuts in a 48 to 27 victory over A.B. Frank engers. Dregrant defaulted Kaufmans to South Texas Bankers, while Schweers and Subsamih added key points.
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A.B. Frankengers
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Kaufmans
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Ice Hockey Schedule Mixup Across Leagues
Scattered listings show games across leagues and cities including Montreal, New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Syracuse, Philadelphia, Wichita, Tulsa, Providence, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Several lines contain garbled team names and dates with no clear results or times.
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Silucday
Idontreal Alarans
Toronto
New York
Montreal
Tanchiens
Eagi Pittsburgh
Gleveland
Syracuse
Springfield
Providence
Philadelphia
American Association
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Tulsa
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Dnicaen
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New Yorkamericane
Dotye Tyger
Antedelphia
Mew Association
Amaganotin
St. Louis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Visiting Girls Card Four Games with San Antonio Teams
Galveston Star Dairy girls travel to play four games against San Antonio squads. The schedule opens Saturday at Central High School Gym with Alamo Jewelry, followed by a men’s game between St. Mary’s University Rattlers and Alamo Jewelry. Sunday features two games at the same venue with San Antonio Sables Brewery Maids and Alamo Jewelry.
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Star Dairy Girls
San Antonio
Alamo Jewelry Girls
Central High School
St. Mary's University Rattlers
Alamo Jewelite
Galvetongis
Sables Brewery Maids
Nap Lajoie Credits Breaks In Fame Talk
Nap Lajoie modestly credits luck and breaks for his baseball success in an interview from Lake Worth. He cites his lifetime .338 average, explains stealing bases by watching pitchers, and names Ty Cobb as the past great and Lou Gehrig as today’s standout.
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Lake Worth
Fin
Jim
Napoleon Lajoie
Hall of Fame
Ater
Marx
Ty Couch
Leu Geluig
Yankees
Thuy
Slong
Yankees Offer Brandt Loses Gomez $7500 In Golf
Bermuda report notes Vernon O Lefty Gomez failing to sign optimal terms amid contract figures. The piece mentions last year’s $20,000 payout and uncertainties about future earnings. It also covers local golf results with Joe Brande Jr taking a narrow loss to Rev. H. B. Crylor, and other matches where Heck Williford advances and Capt. A. G. Kelly defeats Surgi W. G. Ashby as the first round continues.
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Bermuda
Vernon O
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New York
Gomes
Yankees
Grastle Alice
Boxing Results From New York Showdown Highlights
Across multiple bouts in New York City and surrounding areas, fighters including Joe Louis, Burney Ross, Al Manfredo, Big Boy Bray, and Lloyd Marshall faced varied outcomes. Outpoints, knockouts, and stoppages marked a chaotic card with numerous regional names and mismatched records.
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Ww Nork
Joe Louis
Wis
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Diexu
Calit
Johnny Nelson
Hib
Syracuse
N.Y
Big Boy Bray
Columbus
Sacramento
Lloyd Marshall
Cleveland
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San Wrasicisco
San Francisco
Baba Matino
Tanciteo
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al Lord
Everett Riehtmiee
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Iowa
Petey ‘Ork
Holly Sioux
CI Rayes
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Alien Matthews
St. Louis
Jimmy Meack
Dalian
Atlantic
Guz Darazte
Philadélphis
Minh Humberto Arce
Pustio Riera
Frankie Willis
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Philadélphia
Eli Weeley
Fhbadelphis
Frank Hagan
Ni- Agata Falls
Vietor Valgo
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Bobby Green
V. Philadelphis
Baylor Texas Cage Clash In Waco Tonight
Baylor University hosts Texas Christian in a Southwest Conference basketball clash. Baylor, coached by Ralph Wolf, is favored due to stout defense, while TCU aims to upset after recent losses and a 1-2 start. The game, seen as a key weekend showdown, could boost Baylor toward a strong league standing.
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Baylor
Texas
Chris Har
Ralph Wolf
Baylor Bears
Bruins
Heights Mules Rally In Slow Game At South San Antonio
Heights Mules defeated South San Antonio 29 to 11 in a Bexar County league contest Friday night. The win places Heights Mules in a second place tie with South San Antonio, each holding three wins and two losses while Hitlandale leads with four straight wins. Somerset remains third with two wins, Hot Wells at the cellar with no wins.
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Hot Walls
Somerset
Schaefer Leads Hoppe in World Billiards Duel
Chicago star Luke Schaefer holds a four point lead over New York veteran Wille Hoppe in pursuit of the world 28.2 halfline billiards title as the long duel nears its climax. Hoppe trails toward the final with a high-stakes $1000 side wager and potential triumph. Wheatley Lions rout Central High 45 to 3 in Galveston, marking eighth straight win and third in the State League.
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Chicago
Wille Hoppe
New York
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Phyllis Wheatley
Recreation Center
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Galveston
First Apprentice Derby Winner Thrifty Sort Derby
A fragmented account recalls Thrifty Sort as the first apprentice derby winner and mentions trainer ties to the Hirsch family. It notes a suspension aftermath, weight watching, and a jockey named Sonny Workers idolized by peers.
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Brother Gari
New York
Ais
Mary Hirsch
Tuckey Club
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Raymond
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Iris
Broncs Meet Mountaineers In Kerrville Saturday Night
Coach George Surriy’s University of San Antonio Broncs, fully recovered from an epidemic that postponed two games, travel to Kerrville to face the Schreiner Institute Mountaineers on the Jefferson Court at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Broncs own a three win, one loss in their last four starts, while Schreiner holds a sterner record with a recent win over a tough Texas school.
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University of San Antonio Bronca
Ivill
Schelner
Mountaineers
Kerrville
Jeferson
The
Broncs
Schreiner
San Antonio Junior College
Tre
Texas Lutheran
Toiward
Austin
Nexas
Ghd
Rovelinas
Weather Postpones Cross Country Meet
Weather conditions force postponement of the inters squad cross country meet scheduled for Friday afternoon. Poor course conditions due to mud halt the event and will delay deciding the lettermen for London Ward, who promised a reward to the first seven finishers.
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Cis
Austin
London
Giner Ward
Jockeys Deadline Classified Notices Amid Texas Deer Alert
In Erith County Texas hunters pursue deer with logs amid a warning about wild deer populations. The late morning edition lists classified want ads and notices including a call for jockeys and deliveries through Saturday night.
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Erith County
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Jeffersons and Brackenridge Stars Spark City Cage Victorys
Jefferson Mustangs top city league with a 54 to 33 win over Lanter at Lantee gym while Brackenridge, coming from behind to beat Tech 25 to 24, rises to second place. Bob Kenney led Jefferson with 26 points, Ball had 13, and Tony Rodriguez paced the Volts early before fouls and late scoring sealed the Jefferson lead. Brackenridge trailed 24 15 late but Crain, Kinimer and Brackenridge’s late three tied and won the game.
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Miss Hemphill Wins Tourney in Punta Gorda
Miss Hemphill of Columbia G?O defeated Patty Bere 3 and 2 to win the golf tournament at Cintrlette Harbor. Hemphill led early as Bere, a Minnesota schoolgirl, pressed from behind but could not overturn the Carolina state champion.
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Frisco Golfers Open San Francisco Snatch Play Match
Sixteen survivors of the qualifying trials begin first round matches in the T2-hee $5000 San Francisco snatch play open all tournament. Thomson of Bhawnet and Smith of Chicago vie as favorites after leading rounds, Thomson posting 84 and 131 for the two rounds and Smith 139. Horton Smith claimed the pace with a 25 dollar excess prize.
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Buttons Beat Cubs 26 to 20 in Southwest Academic League
San Antonio Central Buttons remained undefeated with a 26 to 20 win over San Marcos Academy in San Marcos. The Buttons pulled ahead early in the first period and extended their lead despite a late push by the visitors.
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