72 hole Golf Tournament Set for Week of May 15
A 72 hole men and amateur golf event is planned for the week of May 15 at San Antonio County Club. Ted Menéfee, president of the sponsoring Weekly Sweepstakes Association, said the three day handicap format will conclude with a final 36 hole round. Entry is $2 and open to pros and amateurs who have played at least 10 weekly stakes and established handicaps. Local and regional golfers from Austin to Houston are expected, with entries also from Seguin and New Braunfels. Monday’s sweepstakes winner was Letty Stackhouse Seguin pro, with a 63 net.
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Brackenrite Star Jumps To Top Texas Event Title
Coach Barlow Bones’ Irwin notes J D Hopper Brackenrite’s bean-pole high jump keeps rising. The Texas athlete threatens to become a standout in his pet event as Eagles eyes rise on the season.
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Training Camp Chatter and Stature of rookies
Training camp chatter centers on the Brooklyn Dodgers and Yankees with notes on new hopefuls. Speculation surrounds Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers prospects as managers weigh rookie talent and training approaches.
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Ernie Orsatti Possible Move To Hollywood
The report suggests Ernie Orsatti, 34, who retired in 1933, was approached by the Cardinals about a return to baseball. Orsatti, whose family runs a doctors' agency, indicated a wish to play in his home area or with the Cardinal farm team in the Pacific Coast league, but also left open the possibility of not returning to active baseball.
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Grand Prize Team Leads Rice Series in Houston
The Grand Prize Brewers of Houston defeated the Owls 9 to 2 to secure a 2 to 1 lead in the exhibition series. The report mentions a Tuesday opening conference schedule at Kies and a Monday sealout against the University of Texas Grand Free, with batter names Kelley Pain and Foedih among lineup notes.
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Milton Crain college choice odds shift in sportlights
In Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz, odds swap on Milton Crain’s college destination move to favor Texas at even money while other schools vary. The piece notes Crain’s 1928 football prominence, recent Austin visit, and broader broadcast and sponsor uncertainties impacting plans for Mission broadcasts and the next football season.
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Medina Hatchery Dedica At the Watchery
A community ceremony near Natalia hosted by Medina Hatchery and the San Antone Anglers commemorated the dedication with Jake Fish, prominent locals, and school bands. The event featured speeches, a presentation by Wil Th and contributions from Texan officials, marking a large public gathering at the Watchery.
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Archery Meet Highlights Peppered With Unclear Names
Fragmentary OCR notes list individuals and teams such as Mr Diliion Th CoA Manse and A AH-Dele Pinger. The garbled text mentions players, referees, and locations but provides no coherent events or outcomes.
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Myers to Ref Wresting Show in San Antonio Spotlight
Wrassling card heads to Walkathon arena with Rasnitan versus Juan Humberto, refs including Rainey Myers set to handle the bout. Alabama Bill Lee and Katon expected in rough semi final. Nick Elitca and Tiany Kent open. Track notes mention Hopper’s unorthodox high jump style and a bar cleared near six feet.
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Amateur Ball Headed to Tent Game With Red Wings
Amateur baseball heads to a tentative game against the Kinkig Red Wings at Southern Paris. Practice sessions slated at Public Service fund sessions with numerous players listed for the City Major League club. Managers announce rosters including El Gulley and Vinny Cecich among pitchers, with fielders and infielders named. Umpires meet scheduled at the YMCA with Hernandez noted as organizer.
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Deadeye Dick Wins Mutal Bet. Subscriber Gains $17.20
In Miami, a subscriber who sent in a renewal bet on Deadeye Dick placed an extra wager after a tip from Joseph Stein. The horse Deadeye Dick won the race and paid out $17.20 in the mutuals.
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Midwest tops collegians tourney in first round
The Midland era intercollegiate tournament opened with several area schools advancing to the second round. Southwestern Kansas City and Westminster Missouri led a slate that included Augustana Keokuk Iowa Peru Nebraska Teachers Culver Stockton Canton Missouri and Maryville Missouri Teachers. Overseas teams Glenville WV State East Texas Teachers and other foreign entrants also performed. In late results Mississippi Illinois North Carolina were mentioned among hopefuls with notable upsets and close scores as teams from the region moved forward.
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