Polo mourns Johnston as San Antonio cup final hero dies
March brings a dark day for San Antonio polo as Col Gordon Johnston, second division chief of state and polo representative, dies suddenly. His organizing spirit and sportsmanship revived the game, inspiring Ranchite to beat Second Field Artillery Brigade in the Southwest Chewit cup final. Childers’ brave play and courteous conduct amid pain were pivotal to Ranchite’s victory. The event ended with tributes to Johnston and a note that his influence may keep polo thriving. Continued on Page 10, Col. 4.
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Bracken Ridge Eagles Set For Early Track Meet
The Bracken Ridge Eagles track squad plans its first meet of the year, a practice event on Thursday March 15, ahead of the city district meet on March 23. Lettermen Frily Wrtnter, Walter Mesthideshman, and others headline a promising roster including AL Chandler, Jack Mellary, Charles Moore, F. M. Daugherty, Barneth South, Dick Cage, and Gleddie Palmer among pole vaulters and weight men.
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Charles Moore
F. M. Daugherty
Barneth South
Dick Cage
Gleddie Palmer
Shute Nets Victory With Clutch Final Hole Putt
Denny Shute of Philadelphia and Al Espinosa of Akron split $750 prizes after Shute buried a nine foot putt on the final hole to win the international four ball tournament by one up. Rivayan of White Plains and Horton Srv of Chicago were the defenders. Best ball format used over 18 holes.
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Chicago
Polo tournament suspends after fatal polo accident
Mid winter polo events halted in memory of Col. Gorton Johnston who died from injuries after a Brackenridge Park polo accident. San Antonio Polo Club officials postponed all games indefinitely pending Friday, with the Northwestern Intra Circuit semi final and Ranchito’s victory noted amid mourning.
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Coach Choices Shake Up TCU Athletics in Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports Texas Christian University promotes Raymond Wolf and Joe Meyer to key roles after Francis Schmidt retires. Wolf becomes athletic director and head baseball coach while keeping football line duties. Meyer leads football and basketball. Mack Clark remains head wrestling coach and assistant athletic director. Judy Truelson and Derrell Lester named basketball team leaders. Schmidt hosted banquet for Southwest Conference champions.
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Dutch") Meyer
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TCU Names New Heads of Athletics Wolf and Meyer
Raymond Bear Wolf and Leo Dutch Meyer are appointed as the new athletic directors at Texas Christian University, succeeding Francis A. Schmidt. The two longtime sports figures assume leadership of TCU athletics, signaling a shift in program direction.
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Old Pro Rivals Wonder How Bob Jones Will Do
Four years after Bob Jones’s absence, top pros foresee a tough but possible return at Augusta. They cite Jones’s record low 65 at the course, compare pace and new play styles, and name Paul Runyan as the leading challenger while noting Sarazen’s possible absence and general optimism about Jones’s form.
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St Gerard's Five Wins in Clase A
St Gerard's A team defeated Central Catholic A on Tuesday afternoon at Bt. Cler-Tard's court in two preliminaries. The St Gerard's seventh and eighth grade girls fell 31-4 to St Joseph's girls of the same grades. The St Gerard's seventh and eighth grade boys beat St Joseph's boys 13-8.
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McMillin to Coach Indiana Hoosiers in 1919
Bloomington Ind March 6 Bo McMillin the 1919 All American who guided Centre College to a famed upset based on Praying Culveres will take over Indiana University football coaching duties next week arriving for spring practice. His contract length and salary remain undisclosed.
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Billy) Hayes
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Western Leaguers Open May 15 Schedule Adopted
The Western Baseball League adopted a tentative 4128 game schedule for the coming season. Opening day is May 15 with the first half ending July 10, and the second half beginning July 12 before the season finishes September 9. The all star game is set for the midpoint between halves.
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