Texas Open Faces Sparse Field as Stars Sidestep Entries
In the late 1920s Texas Open officials fret over a weak entry list. Star players like Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen often stayed in California for exhibitions or avoided invitations, while financial woes and scheduling kept others away. Hagen usually appeared close to start times, but Sarazen lingered away from many events, heightening concerns about drawing power.
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California
Walter Hagen
Orose
Gene Sarazen
Taddie
Mr. Sarazen
Texas Open under Cobb era attracts stars by force and flair
The Texas Open era under manager Cobb drew top golfers like Sarazen and Hagen with bold recruitment and dramatic tactics. Cobb hauled Sarazen off trains and paid appearances as fans filled venues, while early tournament clashes showed stars slipping through without a formal PGA bureau.
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Brother Cobh
Sarazen
Cobb
Gene
Glorig
Southern Pacific
S. P
de Rio
San Antonio
Pullman
Hagen
Fred Johston
Jacke Mbriei
Bolway Cleye
Joe Hyman
Ralph Beldwin
Texas
Changes in golf show sport becoming more considerate
Renowned golfer Ben Hogan skipped the PGA Championship in Columbus due to an 86 holes a day format after a prior accident. He apologized to the PGA president, acknowledging the mistake of not appearing and wishing fellow players luck. The piece argues sports ethics and public obligation have improved over time.
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Aid Roy
Fen Bogan
Columbus
Ben
Hogan
PGA
Parsons to Race in San Antonio
Parsons, Indianapolis 500 winner, will race in San Antonio in the Pan-American speedway event this Thursday. Promoter Mel Wainwright notes it marks the first local appearance by an Indianapolis winner. Cecil Green, fourth in the Indy 500, also entered. Parsons hails from Van Nuys, California. Green from Houston. Parsons will fly from Panghorn, Pennsylvania, and arrive Monday with his car towed in.
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Johnny Parsons
Bi Holland
Speetway’ Maldget Auto
Mel Wainwright
Indianapolis
Wainwright
Parsons
Cecil Green
Dinishay
Wainnwright
van Nuys
Calif
Green
Houston
Jie
Panghorn
Snedey
McGrath Wins Langhorne 100-Mile Big Car Championship
Jack McGrath of South Pagadena California wins the Langhorne speedway 100 mile national big car championship in 1 hour 7 minutes 47.01 seconds before a crowd of over 18 000. Duke Walon Chicago led until fuel ran out on lap 70 and Walt Brown Massapequa New York traded the lead with McGrath earlier. Johnny Parsons Indianapolis 500 winner failed to qualify due to rain. McGrath earns at least $7500.
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McGrath
Alwiga
Walt Brown
Massapequa
N. Y
Troy Rullman
Ontario
Calif
Rullman
Flosiion
Johnny Parsons
Unclear OCR Text on American Association Games
Fragmentary OCR notes mention teams like Toledo, Indianapolis, Portland, and Los Angeles with scattered scores. The garbled text lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes to form a solid summary.
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Association Realy Gue
Milemnuen
Rane Y Toledo
Indianapolis
Pacific Coast
Laaguf
Volliweds
Ube Area
Roramonto
Sarah Guiland
Gon Angeles
Portlant
Sonttly IB
Masch Cops First in Feature at Pan American Speedway
Tommy Masch earned his first feature win in a hardtop race at the Pan American Speedway before 2100 spectators Sunday night. Masch nosed out B.G.C. Ryan Wade, Bexiell, and Henry Majors, with Bedell challenging for most of the 25 laps. Ryan bumped Wedell to runner-up. Waldo Harper won the semi final. Second heat saw Bill England collide with Ryan while attempting to pass for third, leaving England down after Ryan’s bump.
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Tommy Masch
Tle
B.gc
Ryan
Wade Bexiell
Henry Major
Pan-American Speedway
Bedell
Masch
Wedell
Waldo Harper
Bill England
Final Lost To Panthers Smi3th In Texas League Action
San Antonio Missions struggle in a long extra inning tilt as Tommy Tatum belts a solo homer in the thirteenth to break a 4 4 tie and lift the Padres over Ft Worth Cats. Van Cuyk goes the distance for the win while Albrecht and Nardella contribute on the mound.
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Texas League
Allas
Maton
Beaumont
Wea
Aurel
Eli
McDourala
Ourtney
Tephenson Ellinzer
Hardin
Mas Fer Bent
Wu Patrick
P ‘Stephens
Lysenr
Giola
Chola
Rerson
Dallas
Durnjan
Goren
Wagner
Tno
Houston Oe
Fos Sipaie
Btatnik
Mary
Witte
Morton
Ore Batons Aig
Shupe
Feld
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Stephen
Capy
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Jones i Mission
Borscor eCall
Antonio AB
Anderson
Talis R Frazier
Secanthiomulito
Mancusd
Grant
Budgen
Bobha Oe
Gibson
Johannes
Ted
Worts
Blorete
Torney
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Tatum
Funiky
Williamy
Knoblatich
Wilking Brown
Jones
Bunnier
Sara
Burge
Rose
Ss Bragan
Wo —Wallns
Tula
Akerord
Rane
Hannes
Aamen
Jonex
Hamner
Mancuso
Kaman
Brown
Droak
Ieuii Ratum
Jacobs
McCall
Jomiancu
Aumin
Tai
Brook
Torey
Sieengrafe
Smilth
Otis
Ansevadia
Lammer
Derann
Wort
Antonio
van Eure
Hudinn
van Cuyk
Ph—Mancuso
Pokan Albreent
Sharp and Wilson
Yorthern
San Antonio
North
Oklahoma City Indians
Ft. Worth
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Pave van Cuyk
Lavette
Jost Ur
Johnny Sullivan
Frank Ssuefer
Lneup
Hefiner
Sullivan
Tulsa
Wes Hamner
Saucier
Heffner
Shreveport
Heffer
Jim Dyck
San Arfonso
Franko Mantuso
Fred Storck
Wes Hanmer
Joe Frazier
Rocco Ippolito
Manuso
Ft Worth
Joe Torpey
Land
Frank Brown
Bobby Bragan
Biscan
Ft. ‘Worth
Don Hoak
Russ
Bone
Rune
Leagine Tignes
Caemia
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Ehrler of Texas braces for pro offers after NCAA run
Ehrler a tall San Antonian pitched two NCAA tournament shutouts in Omaha helping Texas secure the national title. He plans to finish school before turning pro, though several clubs have shown interest. He credits coach Bibb Falk for his curveball and control, and praises catchers Ed Burrows and Stuart Benson.
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Jim’ Ehrler
San
Vec
Ehmer
Central Catholic High School
Texas
New York
Sail
Texas U
Bibb ‘Falk
South Sin
Anentonio
Ed’ Burrows
Stuart Benson
Burrows
CYO Sports Report Mixed Results and Local Standings
The page covers a cluttered summary of CYO games with mentions of players and teams, plus East Texas and Lone League standings. It notes performances by Gerard, Agnes, and others, alongside scores and upcoming fixtures as Marshall, Kilgore, Tyler, and Ballinger appear in the regional ladder.
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Marshall
Kilgore Parla
Bryan
Henderson
Longyley
Tyler
Gladawaler
Blegnanorneae
Rowwell
San Angels
Ballinger
Veraga
Odesga
Midland
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Ore
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U.S. Air Force
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Mores
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Air Force
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England
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Heriot
Henry Majors
Hob Brewin
Firat Hom
Tommy Maen
Tomsana
Wayie Miia
Wil Rot Nat
Thin Reat
Learns Somal
Aldo Hay Pers
Dick “Paters
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Baie Harrow
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Tom Masel
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Panthers
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CYO Sports
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Fay Rae
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Gamit
Sly Agnes
Alavet
Bobby
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