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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1942

Page

9

Derby Field Marches to Post Without Hot Favorite

Derby observers weigh a wide open Derby as 16 17 probable starters fail to stand out. Devil Diver and Shutout loom as strong contenders for Col. Matt Wint's $75,000 mile and a quarter at Churchill Downs, with Woodward's Belair Stud hopefuls Valdia Orphan and Apache among the noted entries. Betting figures and past Derby memories shape a tense pre race scene in Louisville.

Orlo Robertson Louisville Matt Wint Churchill Dawns Buttt

Women's City Championship Golf Results Stir City

Margaret Cozad defended her title by defeating B Jedd Roe 4 and 7 as the Brackenridge park tournament progressed. Miss Henson, the medalist, upset L Dennig 5 and 4 and Edna Lapham beat Sam Kane late. Christopher beat Lipscomb 4 and 3, and in Thursday semis Henson faced Cozad while Lapham challenged Christopher.

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Derby Odds Shuffle as Belmont Card Hints Future Derby

Louisville on April 22 reports XT Burke at Churchill Downs notes a Belmont Park card on September 23 suggested the Derby favorite may race next year. Burke recalls a Belmont date with entries like Aisab and Requester amid others, shaping a five contender field for the upcoming Derby.

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Sun Again to Go in Derby

Sun Again, one of eight Reptucky Derby contenders from Warren Wright's Calumet Farm, is expected to pierce the Churchill Downs field next Saturday. Trainer Ben Jones will decide later today. Sun Again finished second to Vaidina Orphan in yesterday's Derby trial with Alsb third, and earlier showed well at Keeneland before shipment to Shedowns for the Derby.

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Horse Racing Showing Hite diest tran im and finish order

Horse racing results from a Kentucky meeting show Valdina Orphan winning ahead of Sin Again with Alsab third, in a field that included Bia von Woodward’s Valdina Orphan and Warren Wright’s Sin Again. Off Hue Mile clocked 1 38 45 with notable performances by Augiey and Painted Yoh, while Mrs Andy Sechattinges’s Migetbay sul figures in the card.

Hite Alsab Bia von Woodward Warren Wright Inter Neil McCarthy Leavily Janvier Ali Andy Sechattinges

Local Softball League Schedule and Participants

The Illiterate OCR note lists teams and players like Old Mak Ladies and Gos Uy Mela among others, with unclear dates and venues. It cites AODOPPRALL ASSOCTATION and mentions Riverside AvenueToypien and Lakeview Baptist as locations, plus rough times such as 8:99 and 7250, all in a jumble of names and stray phrases.

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Texas Leaders 89 th Apsurlaien Seeye

Through Tuesday Texas leaders in a noisy summary of events at the 89th annual assembly. The report mentions Wakefield and Johnson in a baseball style recap with scattered names and vague results.

Wats AP Moekar Wakedietel Brack Pasexy Johnson Witlai Wakefield Igyria

Texas Derby Predictions Stirring After Tuesday Trials

Harold Scherwitz notes strong showings by Valdiia Orphan and contenders in spring trials raising hopes for a Texas led Derby with Valdiia Orphan, Requested, and With Rewards highlighted as top possibilities while others like Haywood and Hoot ind spin possible underdog runs amid brisk fan chatter.

Harold Scherwitz the Light Texas Hollywoud Valdiia Orphan jOne Walendina Qrobak Clarke Emerson Woodward Dina Farm Sranal Haywood Woodw Grimes A. Berger Dann Hyah

Notre Dame Coaches Test T Formation In Reputed Practice

Notre Dame coach Brick Tanhy plans a T formation trial with the 1942 varsity against 1941 graduates in a reputation game Saturday. Proceeds will aid Tommy Yarr education fund after his death, as officials note the charity measure.

Wotrk Dame Tor Brick Tanhy Notre Dame Ehllaton Tommy Yarr Hohlavas

Honest Manager We Outdumbed Em in South Atlantic Tilt

Columbus Georgia reporters recount a South Atlantic league baseball game against Jacksonville Tennessee where Columbus overcome a late rally to win. Manager Hjertarr e Wilk expresses pride in the team’s performance noting they outsmarted their opponents.

Columbus Jacksonville Minliger Wilek

Coach Martin seeks McAllen head job in football program

Irv junior High instructor Maryn Bop Martin, ex Brackenridge grid coach, awaits McAllen High’s decision on becoming head football coach. If hired, he would succeed Matt Stewart, who left to join the navy athletic staff, and Bob, appointed at Irving, to replace Bobby Gronks who moved to Lamierigh. Martin’s bid comes as Mission drops football, while his recent marriage to Dorothy Lee Roberts of Victoria ties to long-time Brackenridge ties.

Bop Maryn Irv Brackenridge McAllen Martin Miss Armed Services Matc Stewart Navy Asan Bob Irvings Bobby Gronks Lamierigh Sehool Navy Mission Matti Min Dorothy Lee Roberts Victoria Brackenidge Marrivdl Lusy Satvicel

Bears Take Game One In Southwest Conference Set

In Dallas on April 23 the Bears won the opening game of a Southwest Conference double header 3 to 2. The second game featured a fast pitching duel, but details are unclear as the rest of the text is garbled.

Dallas Bears Souter Rei Amer Geran Taster Beno Rin Baylor Tiler Anil Ailtesine Tree Anil Minneks

278 Compete in Brownsville Rodeo

Brownsville April 2 a record total of 278 entries competed in the Interventional tain ratio event. Tony Wilken of Brownsville won for the second time in a row with a prize measure of 46 1 2 inches. The report notes strong participation but contains garbled phrases.

Brownsville Tony Wilken Brownsvile

Local high school teams face graduation affecting rosters

In Topeka on April 20 14 teams await graduation as players under age rule shuffle rosters. The season opens Thursday with several teams unable to field full lineups after key players graduated from the week.

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Yanks and White Sox to play doubleheader Sunday

New York reports the Yankees and White Sox will schedule a twin bill in Chicago, shifting a game originally slated for August 27. The move follows a press note announcing the planned doubleheader and outlines venue and timing details.

New York Thea Yankers Neaey Wits White Sox

Brooks Field Cops Beat 504th In Low-Scoring Win

Brooks Field side downed the 504th Military Police 8 to 2 on a Wednesday night as pitcher Brooks held the visitors to four hits. Tyler socked a fourth inning homer for the winners while Major Jorge started for the 504th.

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Randolph Defeats New Braunfels in decisive win

Randolph Dominate New Braunfels 10 to 0 as pitcher Letty Jacobs shuts down the Miller lineup. Despite noisy opposition early, Randolph’s steady hitting and tight defense produced a clear victory led by standout performances from Balterles Jucoks Mortar Sleves Miller and Belgeniedin.

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Mississippi Okays College Football Vote in Wartime Context

Mississippi approves college football amid wartime constraints as the state board and governor weigh continuation of the season. Spokesman says the vote reflects public support, while some trustees favored discontinuing the sport. debate persists though no outright rejection is recorded.

Vackson Mir Rye Missappie Dastitutiang Algher Jemnine Inday Board of Trustees

Boxing Notables Attend Blackburn Funeral in Chicago

Chicago April 2 boxing notables including heavyweight champion Joe Louis, promoter Mike Jacobs, and former stars gathered for the Blackburn funeral services. Prominent boxers writers and friends attended, with many sending tributes in person or by telegram.

Chicago Joe Lous Mike Jacobs jDoxlair Chicara Changle” Blackbuoy Douls’ Kaiper Ding Oaklay Blackburn Kervicet Ehuiech

If Missouri lawmakers face bribe laws unique to players

Jefferson City April 2 41 A recent legislative inquiry found lawyers discovered two lawmakers soliciting a bribe is a misdemeanor with up to two months imprisonment. A ball player soliciting a bribe is a felony with potential five year sentence. The change echoes the Black Sox scandal of 1919.

Jefferson City Missouri Chicago Cincinnati

Casting platforms spark national tournament plans near Woodlawn lake

Residents worry about a pond near Woodlawn lake, but officials say the area is a closed pond used by the state game commission. Builders are installing casting platforms for the national casting tourney planned for summer, and no fishing is allowed during the season.

Woodlawn Lake Game Commission

Casting Club Hosts Semiweekly Tournament At Woodlawn Pool

The Anglers' Club held a semiweekly casting event at the Woodlawn pool on Tuesday. Mrs. 2. a. asmey led with 98 points, followed by Billy Stewart, Louise Ashley 95, E. L. Ashley 94, Mrs. W. T. Coe 93, A. B. Watts 92, Wilbourne Koenting, W. Coe at 1 dollar, and Otto Stal 90. The show featured usual exhibitions of fishing skills with steady scores.

A. Asmey

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