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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

10

Finch Elevated to Head Man in Army Fight Show

A revised lineup for Army boxing nights at Municipal Auditorium next Monday and Tuesday highlights Delos Frnendr directing the two nights of action. Featuring referees Terry Young Ritchie Mack and Frank Kid Pancho Flares with seconds Clif Bledsoe and C A Cheser, the event is sponsored by the defense recreational and service committee and local American Legion posts. Ticket sales reported about 300 dollars in advance. ringside one dollar, orchestra seats sixty cents, balcony twenty cents. Soldiers with water benefits admitted free on half rate. Eighteen bouts headline San Antonio Army camp fighters.

Monasy Municipal Delos Frnendr Mafinns Défense Tecreational and Service Committee American Legion Terry Young Ritchie Mack Frank “Kid Pancho Clif Bledsoe C. AL. Chesser Fernando Vargas Whbrtt Richars Jimmy Loftin Wright Riley Vic Schulz Pat Flaherty Jack Tolar W. J. Tenner Anthony Zsastensky San Antonio Ali Mike Stephano Third Aircraft Warning Company Fort Sam Houston Municipal Auditorium Philadelphia Camp

Western Juniors Planning for Golf in Iowa Event

Ames Iowa April 23 14 Rery Downing 11 year old Louisiana State junior will defend title as Western junior golf tournament opens June 17 at Iowa State college The field includes past winners Chick Evans Fred Haas Art Doering and Road Course from Chicago College entrants must be at least 16 and under 20 The Ames course hosts a single qualifying round followed by 36 holes of match play June 18 and 19 with finals June 20

Ames Iowa Rery Downing Louisiana State Towa State College Downing University of Chicago Ueder Colfers Chick Evens Fred Haas Art Doering

Where They Play TLAY WEDNESDAY Texas League

Texas League schedule shows Houston at San Antonio and Fort Worth at Tales American Jennue. National League and others list Cleveland at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Chicago at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Detroit, and Boston at New York among cross league games.

Houston San Antonio Beaumont Della Oklahome City Fort Worth Tales- American Jennue Werlington Philadelylic Chicago Lows Cleveland Detroit Ping Aupena AR. R. Nee Torka R. Ail G. AL Dickey + tee Tnetrick Peidd G . Paneoes Tharal Magis Ieee Gearfarer Griente Philadelia York Mwe Collins Afan Miggios Bob Ji Hosen Siebert Suder S. Chapitel Campbrit Zeatta Newsom Ana Trsut My Imelnga Chipman Ie Chickeo Philadelstig Knickerbocker York Haickerbocker Attr Texas League Jere Hoween Axlanmnak Gily Benese Shreveport Dalian San Aninnig Hearienentern Fort ‘Worth Tulse Init Oflakowa Coty Bryirnany Trie

Erroneous Box Score Cadence From A Rusty Box Score

A garbled box score recount mentions players Helle Giron Murphy Kapinant and others with scattered tallies for Philadelphia and New York. The legible parts indicate mixed hits and outs, with references to Chanter Murphs and several city teams, though many names and numbers are unclear or scrambled.

Helle Giron Murphy Kapinant Dickey Jennich Keller Johnson Siebert Channa Twobsen Mi Henriely Omerins Thekes Hentich Gable Ty Gordon Pitt Phiadelphia New York McCrabb Maries Chant Sivptiw Chanter

Zivic’s Comeback Talk Rockets From Boston to Washington

Sparring notes mix boxing hype with sports chatter and celebrity spoofs. Fritzie Zivic dominates a Boston bout as thoughts turn to rematches, while figures like Bobby Feller and Don Budge headline showbiz links, and racing stats in New York reveal big betting totals and daily averages amid a joke filled, rapid fire sports column.

All Novikoff Needs Ts Dish of Hoopsa

CHILAGG April 28 Esther Novikoff arrived from California and spoke about her husband Vano Novikoff a Chicago Cubs rookie. She said he needs a certain dish to keep his hitting streak and that he plans to pitch in the future after trying the local food.

Novikoff Esther Novikoff California Chicago Cubs Vane

Vander Meer Ready For Glory with Reds Again

Johnny Vander Meer, 26, appears back in peak form after years of peaks and valleys to dominate in a spring start for the Reds. He struck out 12 Cubs in a 1-0 win, showing regained speed and confidence amid doubts of his comeback after 1939 shoulder issues and a season in the minors. The return unsettles other teams as Cincinnati contends with pitching depth and the hunt for another string of victories.

Chicago Johnny Vander Meers Vandy Jolany Chicago Cubs Ginchinati Russell Ron Stringer Myers Ainerson Billy Meer Reds Glacinnati Indianapolis van der Meer Fiz Pitchine Loburn Wallers Derringer Turner Thompson Pearson Moore Anych la Vander Meer

National Box Scores Snapshot From Brio Era Baseball

A chaotic recap covers Brio and Orenga players with mentions of Casey and Whitehead, noting home runs, base hits, and pitchers like Malton and Casey. It records scores for New York, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia games, with details on innings, attendance around 14 090, and umpire crews.

Brio Jurges Orenga Casey Dedpwiek Cam Whitehead Bmaes New York Mrooklyn Kazun Fet Jon Wean Malton Casey i Uy Dea Mellon Sin Tran Loring Pllutier Boilevtant Bartick Rroorgyn NEW _YORK Brooklyn Frese Aes AB Youmik Walker Steve Keiser Javagetto Camis Kampaurly Owen Tannnie

Major Leaders Tie In Be Reservatrd Ty in New York

A garbled 1920s style baseball standings snippet lists leaders from teams including New York, Boston, Brooklyn, and Cleveland. It mentions home runs by Dinagzio and Doerr for Boston, stolen bases by Diaforpin and Finis, and RBIs led by Camilll of Brooklyn, with various players across the circuit noted amid a messy OCR read.

Dinagzio New Fors Doerr Boston Diaforpin Finis Sationat League BAM Iog W. Cooner St. Lave Asd Craft Cincinnati Tarranathy Camilll Bronker Brooklyn New York Grooklyn Maowenat Owen Moor- Hostey Vielan PitshurRh Hone Rune OH New Vrickey Serangles

Minors Urged to Observe I'm American Day

In Durham North Carolina President Bramham of the national association called on minor league clubs to stage ceremonies for I'm an American Day on May 18. Congress had asked the president to proclaim the third Sunday of May as a national day recognizing naturalized citizens.

Durham N. C

Feller Warns Batters Not to Call Pitches

Cleveland April 23 Bob Feller warned American league batters to stop signaling pitches as his throws will be to the nose if they seek a curve and he said his fast ball will be misread by observers. He emphasized no one will steal his control and his pitches are his bread and butter.

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Bookies Day At Miami Faces Fines And Costs

In Miami Florida on April 23 07 judge Ben G Willard presided over a county criminal court session where 127 cases were called and 85 fines levied generating 13219 02 for the county. The standard penalties were 100 dollars for gambling and 200 dollars plus costs for operating gambling games as defendants faced juries and some sought to delay proceedings while others were sworn in. The session occurred amid debates between Governor Spessard Holland and the state racing commission over Mega wagering.

Miami Fla Itwan Bookmakers Dede County Ben G. Willard Florida Spessard Holland State Racing Commission Willard Gosta Willard Gals

Leiber Ready to Talk Teams

Chicago April 23 1 Big Hank Leiber the only remaining holdout in major league baseball has notified Chicago Cubs of a plan to talk Leiber veteran outfielder would leave Tucson Arizona for Chicago likely by plane Cub general manager Jimm Gellagher said Leiber would meet to discuss his 1941 salary offer reportedly around $12 000 for last season in 76 games.

Chicago Hank Leiber Chicago Cubs Lerma Jin Gellagher Cub Mana Aget Leiher Tucson Arizh Hone Leiber

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