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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1946

Page

4

Elizondo and Shea Set for Meunteipal Showdown

Elizondo and Tony Shea, both predicting a kayo, meet in a 10 round main event at the Meunteipal auditorium Tuesday night. Shea, famed for quick hands, battles at about 152 pounds while Elizondo weighs around 134. Referee selection and judges will be announced ringside, with a stacked undercard including Altman versus Garcia and Bourgeois versus Dabbs.

Tony Elizondo Corpus Christi Pride and Joy Lawrence Baldesarelli Meunteipal Auditorium Danny Shea Rosatti Bill Davee Shea Cqime Julia Cora Tto Elizondo Dee Finn Fritzie Zivic Zivic Iow Tony Bert Brannon Jimmy Scaramoza Charley Murray Paul Altman Houston Tony Garcia Mexico City Jimmy Carl Pelon Garcia al “Catfish” Bourgeois Johnny Dabbs New York Chucy Rodriguez Baby Anfora Fottrrounder

King to Box Kid Filipino in 10 Round Headliner

Cotton King of Miami faces Mexico's Kid Filipino in a 10 round main event on Tuesday night. King brings a reputation as a smooth boxer and hard hitter to the bout set for IQUITON on April 30.

King

Fight Results Across Provinces and Cities

The report lists numerous boxing results with fighters from Kansas, Oklahoma, Maryland, New York, and beyond. It notes wins by Larkin and several others, with several knockouts and decisions detailed alongside locations such as Newark, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Providence.

Third Race Figure Gets Police Guard

Chicago April 30 police guard surrounds James M Ragen 65 manager of a Chicago racing news service after an apparent assassination attempt. He escaped by speeding to a police station as two men tailed him in an automobile. Ragen blames syndicate remnants from the Capone era trying to muscle in on his Midwest News service. Earlier police protected other race figures amid murder threats, marking a wave of threats to Illinois racing officials.

Chicago IINS James M. Ragen Ragen Capnne Mid West News Sergion Ragen Hyo Betty Poker Statio Adierayt Ta Kit Inc W. Coffin Ednared Williams Ilinois Raving Board Frank Mandel Roth John F. Letendre Rhode Island

Williams Picked To Beat Bolanos

LOS ANGELES April 30 Ike Williams the welterweight champion was billed as a 10 to 2 favorite over Enrique Bolanos of Durango Mexico for their outdoor title bout tonight at Wrigley Field. A 25 000 gate and 100 000 plus purses were likely. Bolanos seeks a return to form and a rare upset could unfold in front of a packed crowd despite rain. Williams enters with a six year 33 fight streak and power to end the fight early, possibly by knockout. Bolanos, guided by George Parnassus, trains to push a fast pace and test Williams early as officials report no live radio broadcast from the arena.

Los Angeles Ike Wiliams N. B Mehiweizhe Dhamnint Livan Trenton W. J Challeng Enrique "the Heezer Durango Mexico Wrigley Field Jak Wiliams Bolanos Juan Zurita Messen City Balanos George Parnassus Zurita Williams

Zivic Loses To Bjekyl In Omaha Bout

Pittsburgh veteran Frissie Zivic, former welterweight champion, was defeated in a ten round decision by Howard Biekyl of Paul, Minnesota before about four thousand fans in Omaha. Zivic showed his best moments in rounds five and ten landing solid rights before the end. Biekyl weighed 147 pounds.

Omaha Frissie Zivic Pittsburgh Howard Blekyl Paul Minn Inttian Zivie Bichyl Bivie

Larkin Wins Junior Welterweight Title in Boston Bout

Tippy Larkin, from Garfield and known as a master boxer, defeated Wille Joyce of Gary, Indiana, to claim the junior welterweight championship in Boston. Joyce had moments early with hard shots, but Larkin recovered in the fourth round and dominated thereafter as 7,728 spectators saw receipts reach 38,471 dollars.

Boston Tippy Larkin Garfield Ni H Wille Joyce Wadd Gary Ind Carter Larkin Joyce

Wrestling at Municipal Auditorium Main Event and Prelims

Wrestling show at Municipal Auditorium features George Temple vs Sterling and Leroy McGuirk vs Boesch as main and semi main. Prelim bouts include Buddy Rogers versus Jim Casey and Strongbow versus Bobby Bruns with additional female and regional matches listed in a garbled terms.

Municipal Auditorium George Temple Sterling Dizzy Davis Ttal Leroy McGuirk Boesch Buddy Rogers Jim Casey Iles Strongbow Bobby Bruns Spe Maten Devilin Bleving Evelyn Walte

One Defender In State Meet

Interscholastic league track at Memorial stadium features Randall Clay of Pampa as the defending discus champion with a 152 feet 13 inches best this season and favored to repeat. John Reagan of Houston and Stephen F. Austin duos seek top relay spots while Vern McGrew of Lamar and others project strong showings in high jump and hurdles. Preliminary rounds start 9 a.m. Thursday with finals at 2:16 p.m. Friday.

Austin Randall Clay Clay John Reagan Houston Lane Stephen ‘ Austin Vern McGrew Lamar McGrew Memorial Stadium

Mist o Gold Out Of the Derby

Mist o Gold, the Jean Vaillian colt owned by Mrs. Vera Brege, developed a fever and trainer Jim Healy said he is definitely out of Saturdays Derby and the Derby Trial this afternoon in Louisville Kentucky.

Derby Dope Lord Haswall and Derby Trial Reports

Derby news notes multiple horses with results at Churchill Downs and Jamaica. Bahram Wran seven furlongs in mud. Perfect Param and Alworth Ran win sprint dashes. Pointing Mat and several runners show in mile and furlong events. Race details include times around 1 38 and 2 02 with several names and owners mentioned.

Mande Partoc Bahram Firigny Churchill Downs Sveand Churchill Terfect Param Alworth Hid Ssn Jung Wien Mistare Tan Verond Daninien Hide Price Dbalorie Jamaica Sie Pome Fis Grace Lraran Alwetin Farlonsy Gosh Chunchi Downs

Louis Opens Work With Ball Game in New York

Heavyweight champion Louis arrived at Indiana training camp and spoke to reporters in New York about a Cleveland Indians vs Yankees game. He said he hoped to finish the exhibition quickly, planned to leave Pompton Lakes for training, and will undergo preliminary physicals with Billy Conn on Friday ahead of their June 19 title bout.

New York Louis Indiana Rob Peller Cleveland Indians Yankees Cleveland Hi Pompton Lakes Ned Billy Conn Conn New York Athletic Commission

Brackenridge Women’s Golf Schedule Set for Wednesday

In Fort Worth on Wednesday, the Brackenridge Women’s Golf Association plans a 9 a.m. start with the handicap tournament to follow. The event appears tied to a broader meet involving North Texas State, Southern Methodist, and Texas Christian in track action, with limited readable details.

Brackenridge Women’s Golf Fort Worth North Texas State Southern Methodist Texas Christian

Fort Sam baseball and softball league notes from 1940s era

A compact summary of softball and baseball activity at Fort Sam Houston and surrounding bases. It lists teams, players, batteries, scorers, and upcoming games in league play, including St. Ann's vs Richter Baker and St. Cecilia's vs Painters Whion. It notes schedule details, venues, and weather contingencies for multiple fixtures across Kelly Field and related facilities.

A.C Beltoriess Alderete Servieney Dixon Sawyer Sinules Ibares Grawsell van Dam Steinhauer Balieras G. Flores Guilerrez Perkins St. Ann's Richter Baker St. Cecila's Ve Whion P. Y Moonglow Vm S.A. Parasitine Richrr Td Squadron BA

College Cadets shine in Texas golf meet at country club

In Dallas the Texas college golf squad led by Karahi Haywood beat rivals as Gene and Ken Tey falter. Browning and partners top Rutan and Motel in singles and doubles. The day features Baylor and London Methodist football clash in Dallas under favorable weather.

Atistin Avril Texas H University of Texas Meduat Karahi Haywood Gene Ken Tey San Antonio Don Rutan Sanda Browning Harney Pen Quates Watson Washington Quaties Dallas Baylor London Methodist University Foxeball

Rowe to Miss Texas Golf Title Tourney

The San Antonio Country club will have a strong representation at the Texas Golf Association state championship at Brook Hollow in Dallas starting Wednesday. Earl Rowe, club champion, cannot attend due to press of business. Entrants include Van Lewis, E. J. Amens, David Stephenson, Bartlett Cocke, R. C. Lipscomb, and others. Also represented by the River Oaks Golf Club and Sam Houston Golf Club with a Dallas trip for the state event. The Tournament of Champions at River Oaks Country Club runs May 9 to 12 with top professionals like Nelson Hogan and Demaret among 30 pros and 15 amateurs invited to compete for $10,000.

San Antonio Texas Golf Association Brook Hollow Club Dallas Earl Rowe the Light van Lewis E. J. Amens David Stephenson Bartlett Cocke R. C. Lipscomb Cleeb lFoe Moore Jr Europe Jor River Oaks Houston Sam Houston Golf Crub M. F. Cockrill Glenn Hall Hf.schlitz W. Duckwell Roy C. Schneider River Oaks Country Club Byron Nelson Ben Hogan Jimmie Demaret Dick Metz Harry Tord Lloyd Mangrum Frank Stranahan Toledo Armateurs

Street racetrack brawl ends with tear gas and bans

At a Castroville highway track Sunday a dispute between drivers Vernon Williamson and Harry Elbel escalated into a melee before 3000 spectators. Deputies used tear gas as fists and weapons flashed, with Williamson and Bill McCall banned from the track and the drivers association. No serious injuries reported.

Castroville Vernon Williamson Harry Elbel King Downum Eac Drivers’ Association Bill Mc+Call Downum Dowrum Williamson Fred Elbel

Hearst Honors To Texas Tech Rifle Team

LUBBOCK Texas April 30 The Texas Tech rifle team has been awarded fifth place in the William Randolph Hearst trophy contest sponsored by the War Department and participated in by college and university teams nationwide Weak officials have been notified The University of Pittsburgh won first place The Texas Tech team this season won eleven games and lost two matches with other colleges

Lubbock Texas Texas Tech War Department University of Pittsburgh

Berg Leads Northern California Women's Open Field at Peninsula Club

Professional Paty Berg topped the medals with a one under par 78 to lead a large field in the Northern California women's open at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo. Unheralded entrants Mrs. Copying of Palo Alto and Eleanor Duldley of Chicago posted 81, with Mrs. Kermit Pearson of Topeka shooting 83 as she returns to golf after years away.

San Mateo Calif APY Paty Berg Auateur Liam Minnewpo California Miss Berg Desserdey Peninsula, Golf and Country ‘Club Palo Alto Eleanor Duldley Chicago Kermit Pearson Kathryn Black Topeks Kans Aire Pearson Two Childre

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