Indian runners challenge Haegg in long race idea
A column proposes Tarahumara Indian runners race distance ace Gunder Haegg in San Antonio and Austin events. It recalls 1927 Texas relay feats with Tarahumara runners on the Austin to Georgetown route, praising endurance and suggesting novelty matchups to boost publicity and celebrate Mexican revolution commemorations.
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Dan's Boosts Loop Lead as Bel Forfeits
In a Spanish American League feature Dan's Cafe beat East Side Athletic 5-4 to reclaim second place while Bell Furniture forfeited after a dispute over third baseman Fred Vielmas who sought a release. Vielmas had clashed with management over playing time and was released by the league, prompting Bell to walk out in protest. A league meeting at City M.C.A. will decide the dispute Tuesday night.
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Haegg Seeks Mile Record On American Tour
Gunder Haegg failed to break Orne Anderson’s mile record at Kezar Stadium, clocking 4:37.23 as he led Gil Dodds of Boston by about 25 yards after a fast start. The Swedish star, winner of the previous race, still showed strong pace though he eased in the second half.
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Jewelers Defeat Kelly Girls 9 to 5 in San Pedro Park
Jewelers defeated the Kelly field all-star girls team 9 to 5 at San Pedro Park. Alva Jo Fischer pitched for Kelly, surviving a four-man attack in the second inning. Mel Koenning started for the Jewelers but was relieved by Miller after injuring his wrist on a home run blow at home plate.
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SACC Netmen Triumph Again
The SACC netmen beat Woodlawn Lake Country Club 4 to 1 on Sunday at the Woodlawn courts. Woodlawn’s only win came in doubles as Lieut. David Peepen and Ben Connelly defeated James Moses and Clarence Lehmberthy 6-2 2-6 6-4. Tim Langham and Keat Porter split sets with Lentz, while Karl Kamath defeated Garten Peace 6-0 6-1 and Robert Townsend’s team beat Ronk and Young 6-2 6-4.
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Chicago Baseball Recap From July 1 Exhibition
Mishmash OCR summary notes a Chicago game with players like Satelh and Sutchel, mentions a crowd and a famed Geneva investor, and references infield play with several Cubans striking out. It lacks coherent events but suggests a defensive, low offense exhibition with minimal hits and outs.
73 Low Score At Ft. Worth
FORT WORTH July 18 UP C A Dewees of Fort Worth led early qualifiers in Glen Garden s fourteenth Savitation tournament with a 73. Qualifying in the wartime event continues two more days as 22 players of an anticipated Meld at 125 seek their next rounds. Dewees shot 36 37 to beat Vernon Powell of Fort Worth by a stroke. Gene Bryan of Corpus Christ Naval Air Station posted a 73 practice round and waits until Tuesday to qualify.
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Cougars Plan Seven Game 1943 Football Schedule
Provo Utah July 12 Brigham Young University outlines a seven game schedule for the 1943 football season but it remains undecided if the team will actually play all seven.
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Refugees Flood Rome from Bombed South Humans Seek Normal Life
Swedish author Anna L. Elfstroem reports mass refugee arrival in Rome from bombed southern Italy. Families cling to hope for a normal life as shelters, monasteries, and Red Cross efforts strain under crowded conditions. Many flee from Messina to Trapani and into the Italian capital seeking safety and food amid ongoing raids.
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Texas Netmen Still Winning
reports show Charley Oliver of Perth Amber and Joseph Scheerer from West Orange advancing in the first annual junior tennis invitation. Semifinalists include Gene Garrett of San Diego Bernard Bartzen of Bart Alt leelo Texas Edward Ray of Taft Lexas and Robert Kurlander of Nutley. Bartzen beat Parmele 6-1 1-5 while Garrett defeated Savill 6-4 6-3 and Ray topped MacDonald Mathey 6-1 6-0.
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Change in Puerto Rico Act Studied
Secretary of the Interi or Ickey opened a meeting of President Roosevelt s committee to recommend revisions of the Organic Act of Puerto Rico with no assertion Puerto Rico has earned the right to elect a governor. Committee chair James Jackson said no immediate political changes would solve the island s economic problems. The panel, named March 9 by Roosevelt, includes four Puerto Ricans and four mainland members. Rexford Tugwell is the island s governor.
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Crespi Injured in Semi-Pro Baseball Collision
Crespi, former SL Lews Cardinal second baseman, suffered a broken leg in a Kansas state semipro game at Wichita. A Wichita Coleman Rangers slide into second caused the injury. Crespi, stationed at Fort Riley, has been with a replacement training center team.
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Harness Meet to Hand Out 170000 in Prizes at Empire City
New York reports about a 34 day harness meeting at Empire City race track from July 20 to September 6 with about 170000 in stakes and purses. Race secretary Al Salinders notes 40000 Han bieronian on August 11.
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S A Denver Airline To Be Inaugurated
Mayor and Mrs Gus B Maute plan to inaugurate a new San Antonio to Denver air service aboard a plane that will stop to pick up mayors of Fort Worth Amatilly and Oklahoma City and their wives on the inaugural flight.
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Sheppard to Fight Marsh in Cleveland Tonight
Pittsburgh light heavyweight boxer Sheppard signed to meet Lloyd in a 10 round bout at Cleveland studio tonight replacing Brown who pulled out. Promoter Brickian and matchmaker Atkins announced the change after Brown disputed the match.
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Williams to Miss Game With Yanks
New York July 18 Wilkins will not play with Chapel Hill NG naval press Cloudbusters li the war veglet tal ball deubip-header at the Yan stadia on July 25 Bob Barrow president of Fawkers announced that he received a message from Willis commanding officer that balances beyond this control prevent the former Boston Tecd slugger from making the trip New York.
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Outsider Fra O Brien's Ally Wins Caliente Derby
In Agua Caliente August 1 a leading outsider Fra O Brien's Ally won the one mile derby by five lengths over Bert Graham's Madamick with Brophy's Ultonian third and the favorite Mable eighth. Payouts showed Fra O Brien's Ally returning $12.40, $15.40, and $3.00. winner's time 1:40 4-5.
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