High Athletes Depart for Austin in State Meet
Four San Antonio high schools Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge Jefferson Tech send athletes to the state interscholastic track meet in Austin. Teams include Koontz Crooks Carnahan Busby Huebner and others with over 700 entrants. Records are expected to fall as trials, finals, and field events unfold Friday and Saturday.
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Bub
Thomas Soison
Brackenridge
Gen Antonio Tech
Cecil Burnett
Jefferson
Koontz
Jay
Sworth
Crooks
Carnahan
Sluts
Caderns
Busby
Huebner
Barheim
Satran
Inkauf
George Bentamim
Tech
Miller
Ealating
Ameels
Henry Morgan
Alford
Irving
Texarkana
San Antonio
George Dullniz
Alamo ‘Heights
James Moses
Loyd Wells
Henckenridge
Austin
High School League votes split season officials announce
The San Antonio High School league voted a split season at a Wednesday meeting. Commissioner Mike Rule said Brackridge, winner of the first half, will meet the second half winner for the championship. Lanier has two wins and Hone one loss. Jefferson and Tech each have one win and no losses. Edison plays Harlandale in the other Thursday game. Lanier hosts Tech at Lanier field. If Brackenridge loses the second half, a three game playoff will follow league end May 13.
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San Antonio
Haseuy
Teel
Tech
Lanier Beets Tech
Lanier Field
Edison
Harlandale
Mackenridge
Leon Valley to Host Somerset Indians on Sunday
Leon Valley prepares to entertain Somerset as the Indians work out Friday in a two sided prep session.
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Leon Valley
Somerset
Texas and Baylor duel as Owls rally for win in drill
College baseball notes Texas Disch squad aimed at Southwest Conference glory after a 9 2 loss to Baylor at Fort Worth. Slim Kingy and Parks shine for Texas while Baylor relief pitching stalls TCU. Rice Owls, led by Klaerner, outslug Aggies 8 6 amid errors and wild pitches.
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Billy Disch
Texas University Lofighorns
Texas Christian
Fort Worth
Baylor
Slim Kingy
Miller
Parks
Bears
Barnob
Frogs
Rice Owls
Klaerner
Fredericksburg
Aggies
Kieerner
D Hanishs to Host Mexico Sunday in Van Daele Field Series
The Mexico Nationals plan a Sunday doubleheader against the P Hanis Pirates at Van Daele Field after two workouts Thursday and Friday. The season features a slate of games with the Austin Public Service Gassers and Austin Black Senators joining in ditto series, as teams prepare for future invasions by Oklahoma clubs.
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del Rio
Mexico Nationals
van Daele Field
P'Hanis Pirates
Bves
van Dace
Austin Public Service Gassera
Hero
Nationals
Austin
Austin Black Senators
Public Service Utilities
Oange All-Indian
Oklahoma
Wits
Austin Gassers
Nationale
San Antonio
Eurly Dune
Antonia
Schaff and Gross to Spar May 13 at Madison Square Garden
New York May 13 bout set at Madison Square Garden with heavyweights Ernie Genet and Deaton facing Jack Gross of Philadelphia in a 10 round scheduled event replacing the postponed Serg Puller match.
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Schaaf
Gross
New York
Ernie Genet
Deaton
Jack Gross
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
Chapman Extends Streak to 22 Games in South-1em Association
Wednesday player Chapman hit safely in his twenty second consecutive game with the club in the South- em association. He has at least one hit in every game the team has played this year, marking a sustained run for the former San Antonio Indians caseman.
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woNnAny Gaapmal
Agiante
Caseman
San Antonio Indians
San Antonio Highs Will Open Golf Meet May 14
San Antonio high schools will enter more than 70 young golfers in the high school golf tournament. The event opens with a qualifying round at Willow Springs on Saturday May 14, with seven schools represented at a Wednesday meeting. Willow Springs owner Thomas J Dixon donated the course use and medals for winner and runner-up. Dan Dunham trophy goes to the team champion. Match play follows each Saturday after qualifying, under interscholastic rules.
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San Antonio
Geven San
Thomas J. Dixon
Willow Springs
Dan Dunham
Eack
Lhe
Sandalph
Pheasants to Be Raised On Large Scale in L A
A new program led by Jack Gordon at the Menger hotel outlines large scale pheasant and partridge propagation near Lone Star game farm. Plans cover breeding stock, care until self sustaining, and designated sale or release sites with a 19 week Texan timeline and membership inquiries directed to Gordon.
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L. A
Tone Star Mélaniade Prenat and
Hungerian Cartridge Propagating Association
Menger
Jack Gordon
Gordon
Btar
Tom Campbell
Bolphin Spying Road
San Antonio Boxers Compete at Amateur Meet in New York
Ralph Sikes and Nick Peters from San Antonio fought at the national Amateur Athletic Union boxing championships at Madison Square Garden. Peters drew a bye, then lost to Artie Ferrentelli, while Sikes was defeated by Tugo Crowder in a close decision. The event opened with wide rounds and two rings, aiming to pare 150 entrants toward Olympic tryouts in San Francisco.
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Nick Peters
San Antonio
New York
Ralph Sikes
Tugo Crowder
Crowder
San Francisco
Boy taUnd
Bikes
Ralph
Sikes
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Squere Garden
Madison Square Garden
John Tchcullen
Yale Tackle
Joe Klein
Indiana
Joe Cadaglana
Boston Dental
Jack Daniels
Kansas City
Jons Slater
Big Negro
University of Michigan
Jack Moran
Philadelphia
Ralbirds Insigt
Jone
Eddie Flynn
New Orleans
Thie
Ute
Nate Crystal
Flynn
Shooting star Lyman leads with 49 of 60 at Olmoa Jam
E Lyman broke 25 straight in the akeot shoot at Olmoa Jam bosin Warngsday afternoon and then scored 49 of 60 to lead the field. Other scores include J M Bently 47 of 60 and C O Muir 45 of 60 among a list of participants with varied marks.
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E. ©. Lyman
Streight
Akeot
Olmoa Jam Bosin
M. H. McMillan
Axa
Jeff Mermen Swim Team Edges Texas In Close Meet
Jeff Mermen displayed improved form in a second meet within a week against the University of Texas at the Y pool before a capacity crowd. Texas won 42 to 24 with Jefferson divers Abbot and Pickett among top finishers and Jefferson scheduled for more meets with New Braunfels and Brackenridge high schools.
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University of Texas
Harry Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson Mermen
Longhorns
Mustangs
Texas
Austin
Leonard Abbot
Jeff
Graham
Jefferson
Yoontis
Picket
Simons
Pettelbaum
O'Brien
Briscoe
Curtis
Jack Tolar
Weber
Kupper
Emerick
Starr
Regan
Cowarl
Cruze
New Braunfels
Brackenridge
McAllen Juniors Open Under Lights
McAllen Texas May 5 One of few American Legion Junior squads able to play under lights the McAllen Juniors will open their season Friday night at Legion Park versus the Fulffurrlayigh adual Jerseys. Coach G C Finery has shaped the club for the opener and if the team shows promise he plans more clashes with a San Antonio junior squad.
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McAllen
Texas
American Legion
Legion Park
G. C. Finery
San Antonio
Young Jockey King Shines at Exposition Park Races
Jockey Charley King, 17, is drawing early bouquets at Exposition Park in Aurora. Since the season began Monday he has ridden with brilliance, earning nose-thin finishes. Yesterday he rode two winners, including Vers ity BalloS, as the horse faltered in the final sixteenths. King hails from Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Jockey King
Exposition Aurora
Ill
Charley King
Exposition Park
Kine
Bhelbywile
Lefty Craig Athletes Tackle Schuh Grocers on Medina Lake Road
Southpaw sensations of 831, Craig’s Team, top champions in the Sunday Morning League, prepare to face Schuh Grocers Sunday afternoon on the Schuh diamond, 12 miles out on the Medina Lake highway.
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Craig
Schuh
Lefty Craig Athletic
Schuh Grocers
Schuh Diamoad
Medina Lake Highway
Kelly Field League Geared In Close 4-3 Victory
The Sixty-eighth Service Squadron edged Duncan Field Air Depot 4-3 as Smith and Strock each drilled three hits to lift the league leaders. Blackwell Cup activities were noted for Saturday with New York reporting final workouts for the regalia as teams prepare on the Schuylkill margin.
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Kelly Field
Claion
Duncan Field Air Depot
Geome Wesheesay
Smith and Strock
Eately
New York
Ward Coaches Edison Again Next Year
Coach Jos Ward of Thomas Bolleor High, famed for turning 98-student Ward into a multi sport powerhouse, will return to coach the Golden Heats next year. His football, basketball, track, and baseball teams all impressed, with basketball third in the county district, football slated for Harlandale and Alamo Heights games, and a bid to state in Austin.
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Jos Ward
Thomas Bolleor
University of Texas
Nas
Ward
Abn
Austin
Harlandale
Alamo Heights
Joplin Topeka Club Swap News Gears Direction
OMAHA May 5 Western league president Dale Gear said he cannot confirm a Joplin Western move to Topeka. He knew nothing about the report and noted no action could occur without a league vote. He planned a Topeka meeting upon returning.
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Omaha
Neb
Dale Gear
Western League
Western Association
Joplin
Western Assassen
Topeka
Gear
Frosty Peters Visits San Antonio As Pro Football Star
Frosty Peters, famed University of Vinson and widely regarded as a top punter and dropkicker, visits San Antonio as a guest of Joe Mayer. Peters, who once surpassed Red Grange in college fame, has been playing semi pro baseball this spring and plans to train for the upcoming professional football season.
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Peters
Te Min
Red” Grange
University of Vins
San Antonio
Joe Mayer
Iid
Twenty-third Street
Welers
Juardo to Tour U S Open Circuit Under Hagen
Buenos Aires May 5 The Argentine Golf Association grants Jose Juardo permission to tour the United States and compete in the United States Open. Juardo, former Argentina Open champion, will be managed by Walter Hagen and travel under his supervision.
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Buenos Aires
Argentine Golf Association
Jose Juardo
United States
Juarro
Argentina
Walter Hagen
C. and 5. Indoor Baseball Team Seeks Strong Start
The C and 5 Sports Indoor baseball squad posts an enviable early season record in the Business Men's league. They opened with an 11 to 0 win over News Juniors and have tied or built on a string of victories through early games against Pfeiffers Daily Spoks St. Mark's First Baptist and News Juniors, highlighting a rapid rise in standings.
Tribe to play Shreveport at Tyler in Texas
Shreveport Sports plan to move all home games to Tyler Texas after fire destroyed Bleder Hart Park delaying a game with Galveston and forcing postponement. Announcement came from J Alvin Gardner president and Walter Morris business manager confirming the plan with no reconstruction details yet. San Antonio opens with the Sports Friday. Park damage estimated at 835 009 dollars.
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Shreveport
Shreveport Sports
Tony
Tyler
Texas
Bledershart
Loguy
Galveston
San Antonio
Dallas
J. Alvin Gardner
Walter Morris
Insuyedne
Kansas City player Gabler suffers skull fracture in line drive
Kansas City OC3TY reports Frank Gabler, 20, of the Kansas City Blues, was struck on the head by a line drive while pitching against Indianapolis. He was diagnosed with a slight skull fracture and is recovering quietly. The Blues lost 14 to 7.
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Kansas
Frank Gabler
Rankie Nurler
Kansas City Rines
Indianapalis
Tom Angley
Gabler
Blues
De Bruyn Favored In Metropolitan Marathon Title Race
New York May 5 Paul De Bruyn winner of the Boston Marathon has been installed as favorite to win the Metropolitan A A U Marathon title race to be staged Sunday over 70 rivals.
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DE Bruyn
New York
Paul de Bruyn
Metropolitan Association
Fight Results Roundup With Several Knockouts
In Youngstown and Pittsburgh bouts George Panska mounted a knockout of Tiny Powell in Akron. Raniero defeated Damaguilas in Los Angeles. Ralph Chong outpointed Battling Dowier in New Orleans, while Jack Gibbs won by technical knockout. Mickey McFarland beat Fomes Lemon in Reno by decision.
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Hy Hn Asna
Penge Youngstown
Ohio
George Panska
Pittsburgh
Tiny Powell
Akron
Scattle
Canto Raniero
Los Angeles
Res Damaguilas
Manila
Sen Francisco
Ralph Chong
New Orleans
Battling Dowier
Wichita
Kan
Jack Gibbs
Tulsa
Okla
Goer "Baffor” Yit~ Nen
Navy
Primo Carnera to Return May 10 in New York Fight
Primo Carnera plans a return to American rings on May 10 with his manager announcing another match. The Italian heavyweight star faces Pierre Charles Ghia in Milan as part of his comeback tour, with U S radio notes confirming dates and locations.
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New York
Primo Carnera
Carnera
Wave
America
Milan
Italy
Pierre Charles Ghia
Walker Cup Dates Set for September
The United States Golf Association announced the Walker Cup matches between American and British amateurs will be held September 1 and 3. Two matches are slated for the Country Club in Brookline Massachusetts with Francis Ouiet as U.S. captain and other team members yet to be named.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
United States Golf Association
Brookline
Massachusetts
Francis Qouliet
Abilene Christian College Trackmen Win Meet
Abilene Texas May 5 Abilene Christian College track team defeats North Texas State Teachers College 78 2 3 to 41 3 in a dual meet. ACU trackmen excel in events as part of the Texas Intercollegiate and Lone Star conference lineage.
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A.C. GC
Asilene
Texas
Abilene Christian College
North Texas State Teachers College
Yesirriag
Abilene
Je & A m
Texas Interrolleriate
AtNick
New Lone Star Conference
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