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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

Page

7

Winfree Plea Highlights Hearing On Horse Race Bill

Austin April 22. Legalized horse race betting dominates discussion as Rep Winfree makes a forceful plea. Opposition cites moral and economic risks, supporters claim bill aids horse racing and local business. Witnesses include Rev McKenzie and Dallas lawyer Preston Reynolds as diverse views clash before the House committee.

Jsck Guinn Austin House State Affairs Committee John Winfree Winfree Winofree Dallas Blankenship Dallas Bill Noor Ed Winefree Houston God Jesus George ‘Truett Pat Neil Bunker Ore Phan Wintiee Shawie California Kentucky W. A. McKenzie Iie Preston Reynalds Dallar Tait Lim Elemeyn Ux State Reynolds

Sprint relay record in danger at Drake Relays

The University of Texas seeks to break the 3:24 sprint medley record at Drake Relays in Des Moines, with top contenders Notre Dame and Georgetown weighing in. Texas may benefit from missing sprinter Lonnie Hill, while Hughes of Texas challenges Blazis of Georgetown in discus.

Richard W. Kandoleader Towa INB Inter Jehan Livis Univerity of Texas Ub Hks Lonnla HI Shelvers Notre Dame Bob Gaggen Ralph Hammond Bob Weight Agure Hughes Blozis AL Blazis Georgetowst University Pont Dob Fitch Minnesota Hob Deal Rica Woorrew Isham Southwest Texas Neuraska Ray Prochaska Wayne Blue Clovis Jack Tarrance Drake Georgetown Torat

Maybe Home Cooking Will End Slump

Chicago April 22 Mrs Lou Novikoff arrived in Chicago to join her husband Lou Novikoff rookie of the Chicago Cubs. He greeted her with optimism that she can help him out of his hitting slump. He said he was glad to see her and that she cooks well.

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Missouri to OK horse racing in arena counties

Jefferson City April 22 State lawmakers advanced a bill to legalize horse racing in venues near St Louis and Kansas City with a 15 mile limit. The measure would not apply to the state fair at Sedalia and could generate up to 1,000,000 dollars annually in revenues, according to Rep David Aes.

Jefferson City Se~ Lealla David Aes St. Louia

Kovacs Grant Set To Play In River Oaks Tennis

In Houston on April 22 Frankie Kovacs of Oakland and Bryan Grant of Atlanta were slated to meet in the River Oaks tournament if weather allowed. Rain forced postponement from Monday. a rescheduled date was to be announced. A separate note from Waco said Baylor and Southern Methodist postponed a dual meet due to rain, tentatively moved to the first week of May.

Houston Frankie Kovacs Oakland Gallf Bryan Billy" Grant Allanta Rein Hain Waco Baylor University University

Jockey Sande Honored by Guild for Fairness and Skill

Ballimore, April 33. Earle Sanda, a noted jockey of the postwar era, was selected by the Jockeys Guild to be honored as outstanding for fairness and sportsmanship. Sande rode Kentucky Derby winners Zev and Gallant Fox, and guided Flying Boy to a major win, with 122 winners in 1919 22 era. The dinner after the Preakness May 10 will honor him, with committee members including Trying Anderson and Don Meade.

Ballimore Earle Sanda Foie and Guild Tile Guy Way Wibe Ube Jockeys’ Guild Corslatliny Anderson Bank Reniek Edge Arewra Johnny Gilbert Harry Richards Leon Sitas Don Meade Alyfred Robertson Andersan Sy Olyatre Man Reniiek Nguies Richards UIT Andy Schotinger Sande Osmeé Tano Adi Tlie Zev Flying

Derby Dope Sc u Palucee Dagny Candidates In

Derby dope list shows multiple candidates including Goran Bilup and Tanadowne. The report notes a tense race with leaders close behind winner, while remaining contenders trail by a margin. Local sports desk emphasizes pacing, crowd reaction, and betting odds as results finalize.

Derby Dopescu Palucee Dagny Yon Tende Goran Bilup Hebriauet Tanadowne Henaleap al Marra Fenath

Packed Stands Foretold For Derby Day At Churchill Downs

Louisville dispatch reports Derby day crowds expected to fill Churchill Downs as defense spending boosts the bluegrass track atmosphere. Porter's Cap, Ike U Whirlaway, Our Boots, and King Cote among likely starters for the $76,000 added feature, with plans for arrival of Pan Cry and Full Guy.

Clyne L. Reeor Louisville Porter Jis Churchill |Downs Downs Col Matt Winn Cap Ike U Whirlaway Our Boots King Cote Nile Clausie OC. 8 Howard Handy Justice Wergone Havre de Grace Robert Mons Juingica Kentucky Thie Downs Pan Cry Walter PB. Chrysler Jr Full King Ranch Toy Getaker Mordo

San Antonio YMCA Swimmers Return from National Meet

San Antonio Y M G A swimmers and coach Lisnel Schwanned returned from the national meet in Fort Wayne. Dean Smits led in the 18 yard back stroke with seven points, while the medley team of Dean Smith, Smith, and Frank Scott scored for the Alamo City. Other team members Wilbert Richarz Bell Scott Ed Harding contributed as a fast field of swimmers and divers set records.

San Antonio

Bowling tournament opens with record scores and big openers

At Mailluen Win, Ray Farners and Gryenald Investment Croker led the opening day in the American Bowling Congress meet with high totals. Farners opened with 262 and followed with 200 and 181, delivering one of the tournament’s top strings. Other standout totals included 274 by Albert Brandt and Fred Weber, and a 21 consecutive strikes run by Farners. John Gardner and Bayonne’s team posted strong marks as the meet progressed.

St, Paul AGCD Adl Mailluen Qartney Hoe Mailiaen Keglere San Tor Sinke Andkar Preller Chictyo Iyear Detott Farnass F.wamnes Farneas Harry Wedeno Jr Bil Felsell Chicago Parness Lalind Jana Pravinus Conss Uress Farry Well Covington Albert Brandt Rady Augustitus Hazelton Hay John Bagley John Gardner Bayonne N. J Gardner Wit Ighest

Taft Wright Out 3 Weeks For White Sox

Chicago April 22 1949 Taft Wright is hospitalized after ankle injury and will miss at least three weeks. He will not exercise while under medical orders and aims to condition himself for a return to duty. The White Sox face an uncertain lineup as he recovers.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Taft Wright Pardener Wright

Klein Takes Golf Sweeps at Port Sam Mouston Links

Chayley Kielt dominated the Werkly shapetakes event Monday at Port Sam Mouston Links. Only Wine payers braved favorable weather to play the 8 holes. New Bynwnfels produced the best score with strokes to spare. Jimmy Gough took second with net 77, Harold Binglock shot 70 from scratch, and Scr- Seant, Chey, 845-419, led for balance in a muddled results scene.

Chayley Kielt Port Sam Mouston Frenscraten Aedon Jimmy Gough hans @icap Lim Harold Binglock Chey

Horse Racing News From Jamaica and Havre De Grace

The article details various horse racing events and participants across Jamaica and Havre De Grace, noting race outcomes, anticipated performances, and notable personalities. It mentions jockeys, trainers, and horses such as Chesapenka sluken ol, Javie De Grace, Porter's Can, and Kreethe, with references to race days, purses, and expected matchups around May and June. The text also covers weather impacts, upcoming fixtures, and betting activity influencing preparations for major stakes and derbies.

Charles S Howart Javie de Grace Jucewik Downe Dom Smith Porter Louie Chiagtin Mablemate Wadocatay Havre de Grace Pimilleo Michini Guilford Sures

Kerrville Five-School Invitational Golf Event slated

Five schools Jefferson Brackenridge Tech Alamo Heights and Sentral Catholic enter San Antonio colors for Kerrville Country Club course invitational. Forty-eight holes team matches feature favorites Austin Cuero Jefferson with medalist contenders Gadman Seaholm Dahlberg Beardsley. Coaches Coleman Menger Fouke cite title threats at the annual event.

Jefferson Bracken J. C. Gadman George Seaholm George Hendrix Stanley C Hugh Dahlberg Anes Beardsley Onece Beardsley Yas Ue Cuere Gartmen Lacktart Sandeay Yarsbusters Dave Coleman Jeferson Carl Menger

Atlanta golf notes show Elder strong on front nine

In Atlanta at Ansley, Elier shot 38-05 for 18 holes with a two over par tally. He opened with a brisk front nine including four birdies and an eagle. The foursome agreed to finish after Elder’s rapid scoring, finishing with four pars.

Atlanta Elier Ansley Part Rolf Colise

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