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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1941

Page

8

Musto Faces Louis in Fearless 15 Round Title Try

Tony Musto, a 198 pound former steel puder, vows to box Louis body first and go the distance. He believes he has an outside chance and says his punch could keep Louis honest, with family watching from Chicago and ringside. Promoters report $3200 in advance sales and a 22,000 attendance plan near $66,000 gate.

Fat Robinson ST. Louis Viethus Kingfish Le+insky Max Heer Johnny Payenek Arturo Godoy Tony Galento Rhont Lock Tony Musto Steel Pudder Louis Tyes Teltal Braddeck Schmeling Tia Louis Godoy Red Burmal Tinkkh Burman Tony Lavis Lou Gehrig Lou Rainé Chicago Mike Jacobs Tom Packs

Marines Cancel 1942 Grid Schedule

SAN DIEGO April 7 Captain George Hyath athletic officer at San Nieto Marine base announced the cancellation of the Marines 1942 nine game football schedule. Eight contests were slated with Pacific Coast colleges and universities amid uncertain times and the defense program as the international situation evolves.

San Diego Calif George Hyathletic San Nieto Marine Corps Peagram Caplain Esau

Latin America golf tour reaches finals at Winlow Springs

The United Latin American Sports Association spring golf tour nears a championship night at Winlow Springs. Top players Cruz Lozano and Lefty Cleia Velez advance to the finals set for April 27, with several notable upsets in the round.

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Shooting Meet Yields Mixed Scores And Notables

A San Antonio gun club weekly shoot featured strong performances by Tank Baer who hit 47 of 60 and Jot Catal Tre Ine leading overall with a high score. Numerous shooters listed include Leigh Tallaferry, Charles Poullan, Joe Front, Mary Valletrro, and Jane Galton, with several posted scores around 40s to 50s. The event highlighted individual marks and relay outcomes as teams vied for top placements amid scattered results and partial standings.

Albure San Actanta Wight Abe Tamail Tank Baer Lenian Peut Doe Dittmar Tilvex Wits Brown Vik Bracken

Theo Petet pins world light heavyweight title

Theo Petet defeated Fred Beall to win the American light heavyweight crown. The victory secures Petet the world title amid reports of he defeating Henry Ristraper and claiming the European claim, with Conger drafted by the Pirates and later released by Portland.

Theo Petet St, Pagl Theodore Peter Wei Pati Fred Beall Conger Forortlaann Bick Pittsyprgh Bret Eyes Pertland Ore Ceast Magic

Jalopy Derby headline misfires and chaotic display

A Jalopy Derby at Devil's How featured Wade Wade Wedelday dominating early as Me Neld trailed. Duke Bore arm pressed hard, then faded after a spurt by 93.9 second lap. A shirt-off novelty lap caused chaos. Howard Herndon won amid tangled shirts and prankster mischief. Firsts listed: Kent. dae Buerman, Jack Moreland, Duke Barden. Second: Heabs Vorion Blip, Hue well Herries, Lee Plowers.

Wade Wedelday Devil's How Bede Duke Fos HW Ag Forde Turstig Howard Herndon Bumbiarles Kent Dae Buerman Jack Moreland Duke Barden Heabs Vorion Huewell Herries Lee Plowers Howart Sterpdon Tee Beran Hote Aweopt Wran Bedell Dnw Jang Hernuon Velie Tiipp

Wood Wins Masters at Augusta Ends Jinx for Graig Wood

Lawton Carver reports Augusta April Masters golf championship where Graig Wand of Mamaronects NY breaks long jinx by finishing strong but loses to Wood who secures title with a 280 score. Wood led start to finish, defeating Nelson and Hogan in a star-packed field for a $1600 purse.

Lawton Carver Augusta N.Y Brs Nake Almast Trent Py Yitliye Wood Champio Byron Nelson Lawcen Little Lend Ben Hogan Hem Hey Undelassie Dawn Rcond Nelson Sam Ayrd York Yankee Tex Bas Wolf Jett Wood Bo Hogan

Hite Travels to Meet A A U Handball Champ

Chicago April 7– Stanney Hite of Harrisburg Pa national handball champion the past two years began today his first defense for the AAU title at Lake Shore Athletic club. Opponent Alfred Zepp of Buffalo. 27 singles matches featured, with top seeds Lake Shore entrants Clements and others receiving byes.

WITS Chicago Stanney Hite Harrisburg Joe Plalak Hls Alfred Zepp Af Busfglo Lake Shore Athletic Club

Moreland Retains Midwest Amateur Golf Title at French Lick

Gus Moreland today became permanent holder of the Thomas D Taggart trophy after winning the Midwest Amateur Championship at French Lick Ind. He posted two under par 74s in the final rounds to finish with 215 and edge rivals John Davie of Indianapolis and Tom Aheshan Jr. of Detroit who tied for second at 225. David shot 72 for the day, Wille Bheckan had 76, and Charles Harter of Indianapolis placed among runners up with 226.

French Fesd John Davie Indianapolis Tom Aheshan Jr Detroit David Wille Bheckan Charles Harter Thdiatapolia John Barnum Noustan Lexan Tom Drapry Hiv TU Jack Hoerner Chiépga

Missions Face Pitching Crisis Warned By Harold Scherwitz

Sportlights note the Missions’ spring results show weak pitching despite strong hitting. Toledo and San Antonio scores surge 12-10 12-4 19-12 9-8 10-8 as doubts grow whether two or three young arms can develop for Texas League play. McManus and fans fear the rotation lacks proven staff as season nears and Browns prospects remain uncertain.

Marty McManus Toledo-San Antonio Missions Toledo Mbsalons San Antonio St Loui Browns Qilsslanx Browns LeMfanes

National league movie promo with KTLA in San Pedro

Radio KTLA promotes a national league film shown next Friday night at the San Pedro playhouse. San Antonio Missions members return from San Bend Thursday to attend as Homer guests. Promoter Bam Blotsky plans a tour with boxers and sports figures including Jack Kearns and Pat Comiskey. The Missouri Pacific runs a round trip to the Kentucky Derby with fans boarding in San Antonio and Houston.

San Pédros¢ Playhouse KTLA San Antonio Missions San Bendo Homer Wid Clark Nealor Hote Post San Antonio Athhbs Apd Redvea Lals Afternie Fork Lam Fort Monmouth Red Bank Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Ue Mannan Mauler Helay San Aneone Ambulanes Corps Fetter Bam Andy Ninderreiter Kearny Pat Comiskey Chan Man Melio Brithin St. Loui Browns Mose Simms New York Mose Fie Herald-Tribung SS Mary's Hell Owl Dunior Mark Puchs Texas Missouri Pacific Railroad San Antonio Hamaton Norse Lickford Ab Tollaville Jane Dows

Amateur Ball Four Wily tops Welders in Polo Fields clash

Amateur teams Big Allen Samford and Jesse Vreeland led Live Miller Park Gimla to a 11-1 victory over Manuel's Welders Runday at Polo Fields No. 1 diamond. Vreeland drove in three runs with a triple. Joe Manuel had a triple and a single for the losers. Welders scored in multiple innings, while Gilants earned 19 runs in a lopsided game.

Allen Samford Jesse Vreeland Miller Park Gimla Manuel Vredlatut Joe Manuel Gilants Ballerina Mane Bowen Daleell Tualress Featherston

High Tennis Finals To Go On Tuesday

Boys and girls finals set for Tuesday at Woodlawn Slant Clay Works starting 4 pm. Jefferson Brackenridge and other schools headline the city high school tournament with singles and doubles matches including Martin Ronk and Dorothy Taylor and Don Goldurek.

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