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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1941

Page

7

St Mary's Names Three Finalists for Coach Job

St Marys university faculty athletic committee cut 11 candidates to three for the football coaches post. The president, the Very Rev Walter Golntha, is in New Orleans with the board awaiting Friday decisions. A reorganizational meeting for the athletics department and the release of Mose Simms is planned for Tuesday.

St. Mary's University Fout Hall Univer Tragon Walter F. Golntha New Orleans Bond Ana Bly Cieeltigens Aihledin Mose Simms

Kansas Relay Standouts Shine Across Indiana Texas Meet

Lawrence Kan April 19 Forty two colleges and universities sent athletes to the nineteenth Kansas Relays where Indiana and Texas were the main targets. Hoosiers seek medley relay glory and 2 mile, while Texas pursues the 800 yard relay with strong discus hopes. Arch Harris of Indiana and Jack Hughes of Texas figure in discus, with weather expected to affect distances. A bold medley relay chase, led by Indiana and Missouri runners, frames a day of sprint and distance showdowns.

Lawrence Kan Kansas Arte Meadows John Munaki Missouri Mel Truth Indiana Glenn Cuningham Hone Oval Plllsburen Sophantore Mac Amstadtt

Wrestling results from Britain and Poland tied to London event

A fragmented report lists bouts and winners including British and Polish wrestlers. Names, places, and scores are partially unreadable, but indicate match outcomes and notable participants across city venues.

Regional track meet qualifiers spark San Antonio push

San Antonio high schools led by Brackenridge and Jefferson sent athletes to the Region 6 meet at San Marcos to qualify for the May state meet in Austin. Injuries deplete key scorers as teams compete across Canyon Adbleone Denton and other sites with 35 districts represented and about 190 athletes slated to race in track and field events and tennis finals.

Texas Austin Canyon Adblone Denton Loukview Huntsville Marcos Kingsville Marts San Antonio San Marcos Brackenridge Eagles Jefferson Mustangs Edison Alamo Heighta Tech In- Merange Harnandale Alamo City Brackenridge Rehemp Prén Ilminerles Jack Nipper Smiler Bones Irvin Robert Brotherton Stephenson Fred Balderay Eagles Ralse Bill Bogle Conner Jak Conner Cecil Burnett Jefferson Dagle Brotherton JKERS Marteen Renk Lila Mofsonhalder Hazel Jay Edgewood

American Association Mee fan asa ann 4

Fragmented OCR listing batteries and names across multiple locations including Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo and Columbus with several players and numbers. lacks coherent narrative and dates.

American Association Asa Ann

Kaplan Beats Zivic in Bout Wins Title Mix

In Boston Kaplan defeats Zivic in a contentious 10 round welterweight bout at the Garden. Kaplan claims the title mix but concedes Zivic remains confident he will lose the crown to no one but him. The fight features Kaplan's sharp left jab and persistent pressure as Zivic competes to finish strong despite the setback.

Kaplan Zivic Robton Morry Mike Iaplan Clever Haston Ptaria Hmself Nhs Deeotelve Rauund Timst Frugie Mike Kotyre Boston Garden Keplan Henry Armetrong Reaplan Smatt Zivie Amd Rij Valenti Taplan Yin Arin

Eclipse the Wonder Horse and His Enduring Legacy

A historical note on Eclipse, famed for never losing on the turf and for inspiring the saying Eclipse first and the rest nowhere. In 23 years at stud he sired 244 winners with 1269 total, descendants earning 2 107 000 in a year and producing 95 Derby winners. He reportedly weighed over 14 pounds at his start, a factor cited in his extraordinary stamina and record.

Eclipse Durin Lee Seared

Coast Crews Open Season On West Coast Rivalry

Coast crews begin the season in Oakland with the annual dual eight race between Washington and California, drawing an expected crowd of 25,000 as varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen races set the tone for the Pacific Coast competition. Washington is defending national champions after last season. In New York, Eastern crews start their season with Princeton, Rutgers, Columbia, Navy and others opening with a Lake Carnegie clash.

Oakland Calif Washington California Pacific Coasts Poughkeepsie N.Y Hudson River Elassic New York Climax Tadiy Eestern Rutgers Princeton Navy Annapolis Priviceton Lake Carnegh

Swimmers Shine At State Meet In Port Wayne

Sian Francisca led with 221 2 points as the nation’s best in the A1 swimming championships, with four new records set on the 20 yard pool. Roger Alman of St Paul posted a 2010.8 in the 1500 meter and won the 150 yard backstroke, helping St Pauls to second place with 16 points and the city to third with 12. Other top finishers included Kurt Wayne and Dean Smith, with finals to be held Saturday in diving and various freestyle events at Fort Wayne.

Port Wayne Ind Igo Sian Francisca Roger Alman St. Paul's St. Pouls Otheyx

Race official records bribery offers in historic Los Angeles trial

In Los Angeles on April 13 1972 jockey Merritt testified he refused bribes to favor his horse and helped arrange for state official D B Kearney to listen in on bribe talks. He described March 1940 meetings where Breddle Schieh and others pressed him to pull High Vote and noted Greenberg and Hinstoss discussed payments. Merritt said he did not call and that a later extortion scheme involved other jockeys and a bust at a 1944 meeting.

Los Angeles Med Merritt D. B. Kearney State House Race Commission Matenin Kearney Merritt Tonforan Breddle Schieh Mooney Bernard Hinstoss Sol) Greenberg Chad Greenberg Tofl Merrith Bettie Ney Eynstoss Einstoss Rinning Jocky Hinstoss Iiny Sir Grenville Holelgwondt Park

College Baseball Scores From Texnn 10 Through Wisermain

A garbled recap lists multiple college baseball scores including Tex nn 10 over Southern Methodiat o and Northwestern 4 to Chicago 7. Indiana 5 over Minnesota 1 and Kansas Blaze 7 over Nebraska 5. Purdue and Wisconsin results are incomplete with partial innings noted.

Texnn Southern Methodiat O Northwestern Chicago Indlang Minnysuid Kansans Blaze Nebranka Manauaet Wfushiniton VW Olin State S. Purdue Tiinai Wisermain

Marvin's Salons Lead Pepper's Gang Riding High

In a Pacific coast baseball night, Sacramento Salons lead the league as they routed Los Angeles 12-3. San Francisco Seals beat San Diego Padres 12-2 while Oakland Beacon Sonnette Rainiers toppled the Oaks 6-4. Frankie Dasso pitched Hollywood Stars to a 3-2 10 inning win over Portland.

Oakland San Franciara San Diego Han Feavielson Hollywood Realtio Sacramento Tyon Angeles Marvin Pepper Francisco Pepper Marth Pacific Coast Os ‘Drider Ise Big Togs Rickey St. Jonis Ienings Lunkie Oaks Sacraments San Francisco Seals Padres Frankie “Razzle” Dasso Stars Portland

Derby Entries in Test at Jamaica New York

Kentucky Derby hopefuls head a Jamaica betting card as top contenders appear in the Excelsior Handicap and related races. Notable runners include King Cole and Fenelon with a field of seasoned colts and newer contenders in a six furlong, $10,000-added event leading to the May 3 Derby. Porters Cap and other Derby candidates also loom at Keeneland and Havre de Grace as preparations continue.

New York Oye Jamaica Ogde Phipps King Cole King Ranch Dispute Coldstream Stable Curious Coln Victor Emanuel Kiandicko Hash Fenelon J. F. Byers Robert Morris Trump Brookmeade Oulisider Dispose Dispose Mikely Mrs. Paynd Whitley William Woodward Excelsior Corydon Maxwell Howard the Chics J.B. Bartridge Sbert L Barrington Stable Olympis Peroni Bonzar B. Fy Lousiville Lele Porters Cap Havre de Grace Churchill Downs Ciaste Kentucky New York State Keeneland Blur Patr Porter's Cap Little Bens A Palindina Whirlaway Thomas Bragg Stickaway Farm Lexington van Meter

Fight Results From Dream Rostin-A Mike Card

Boxing card results list several bouts with fighters and outcomes. Dream Rostin-A Mike Saplan weighed 248 and outpointed Frifle Zivkcy at 348 while Pitta auren, a welterweight champion, claimed victory in a main event. Hollywood-Petey Szalko stopped Anily Servlani in 15 rounds. Tadisnapols-Fubony Dennon knocked out Charley Roth in Indianapolis. Taina Fin Soldier Tommy Camps stopped Art Sykea in 192 rounds.

Dream Rostin Mike Saplan Baglon Frifle Zivkcy Pitta Auren Tainna Tommy Camps Tanna Art Sykea Wmvirel Mian

Aggies Texas Split In Golf At College Station

In College Station on April 19 the Aggies and Texas Longhorns split a two match golf day. Henry Richards and Capt Henry Howser beat Ed Brady and back Hein one up. John Roberts and Roo Warne beat Leon Bitzer and Eric Fortner one up after 20 holes. Houser beat Brady 2 and 1. Helm beat Richards 4 and 3. Bitzer beat Warne 2 and 1. Forney beat Roberts 1 and 2.

College Station Aggies Dauties Longsworms Aingles A and M University of Texas Mateh Hee Henry Richarda Henry Howser Ed Brady Hein John Roberts Roo Warne Leon Bitzer Eric Fortner Houser de Drady Helm Richards Bitzer Warne Aad Forney Roberts Texna

Syndicate to Buy Boston Bees Next Week

Boston April 1929 A Globe report says a newly formed syndicate of fans identified with the game will buy the Boston Bees next week. Bob Quinn would stay as active head with Danny Stengel, and several investors including Meyer and Perini are named. Talks say the price and full terms are not disclosed.

Boston Bees Boston Globe Commcstiic Port Frick Horn Teague the Globe Bob Quitin Bees Remegin Danny Stengel Ayndients

Softball Harish Division Summary From Local League

Fragmentary score notes and team listings from the Harish Division softball schedule. Names such as St. Ann's St. Gerard's Saint Patrick's and Shamrocks appear with unclear battery lines and values, indicating a damaged OCR page showing multiple line items and partial scores.

AL Kofitnall Assosiation Harish Division Soy Fernando Susred Heart Derez Mendova Wil Hettencourt Phzint Und Gaudots St. Ann's Ferneutel Varpial FL Hatzest-buehler Vera Casanors St. Gerard’s St Patrick's Pit Magnat Nucetich Breltan Meepn-Gileapless O. Shamrocks Jessa Ayala Gollant Carbron Dane Field Edear Ton HOI Kaltevies Davis and Smidens Tanah

Marathon Run on at Boston Marathon in 1949

Boston April 19 The nation’s sports world centers on the 49th Boston Marathon with over a half million spectators along the Hopkinton to Boston route. 167 runners battle the 26 mile 185 yard course as favorites Gerard Cote from St Hyacinthe Que and previous winners Leste Pawson and R L alafman vie for the laurel amid a lineup including Johnny Kelly Don Heinicke and veteran Clarence Demay now 45.

Boston America Hopkinton Inn Gerard Cote St. Hya

Longhorns blank SMU as Texas leads Southwest baseball race

Texas Longhorns routed Southern Methodist 16-0 in Austin to seize firm hold on Southwest Conference baseball honors. Baylor beat Texas Christian 7-4, while Texas Aggies topped Rice 5-1 in Houston thanks to Ross Peden’s relief pitching. Tennis results unclear with lingering text.

Frere University of Texas Longhorns Southern Methodists Austin Baylor Bears Texas Christian Horned Frogs Ross Peden Texas Aggies Rice Oaks Houston

NCAA Netters Nearing Finish in Houston

NCAA tennis action in Houston featured seed upsets as Joe Taylor of Abilene Christian beat Jack Stodgers of Rice 6-1 4-0 6-4, advancing after an upset attempt. Singles and doubles matches included players from Rice SMU Texas Baylor and Texas teams with several bouts remaining.

Houston Joe Taylor Abilene Oaris- Mau College Jack Stodgers Rice Institute Tayloy Rody Die Morris Rice Fred High Kollum Southern Methodist Warren Christier Texas Pavlov Letty Brown Joe Worris Baylor Ince Morris Rodgers SMU Bill Wivelns Higsinbotham Maurice Mincher Warren Christigor

Grant tops Riggs to reach River Oaks final in Houston

In Houston on April 13, aging Byron Grant defeated young Bobby Riggs in four sets 6-4 8-4 2-6 6-3 to reach the River Oaks tournament final. Semifinals set featured Kovaks Kramer and Rodger facing Grant with doubles action seeing Rice Institute pair Dick Morrison and Jack Rodger oust Altook Talbert 7-5 6-4. Dorothy Bundy and Eunice Dean progressed in women’s singles, Bundy beating Van Ryn 6-2 6-? to meet Grant heir.

Houston Novady Bobby Riggs Hitsy Grant Grant Fila River Oaks Riggs Kramer Frank Kovacs Oakland Callf Jack Kramer Rollins College Whare Howe Los Angeles Grahl Teiges Rice Institute Dick, Mfocris Jack Rodger Exidie Altoo Billy Talbert Cincinnati Threeemil-Fials Eunice Dean Los S Kinmer Ted Schroeder Falo Alto Calif Kamrath Brothers Karl Cap Wallace Bobby Pauling Betz Nacional Ron Euniee Dean San Antonio Dorothy Bundy California Mina Marjorie van Ryn Austin Gel

Perry Skeen in Pro Tennis Finals

In FINEHURST April 11 Perry defeated Richard Skeen of Hollywood to reach the American professional championship final against England’s Pred Perry. Perry and Vincent Richards of New York won the doubles yesterday but needed five sets to outlast Skee and John Faunce of Los Angeles 6-2 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4.

Finehurst N.C Pinehurst Uits Milemonn Pred Perry Cermtt England Richard Skeen Hollywood Perry Skeen Yvers Chicago Vincet Tichards New York Skee John Faunce Los Angeles Fkvesseth Waten

Mutuels Betting Surges At New York Racetracks

Mutuels betting at New York racetracks shows a surge as the opening week handles approach 140 million dollars. Officials note a 40 percent rise from last year, with Jamaica and other tracks posting strong attendance and wagering totals. If the trend continues, season totals could exceed 40 million more, signaling record betting and strong public turnout.

New York Jamaica Mack Asb Yeur Roice Jrmates First Murtuos Sesso

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