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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

9

Texas Amateur Boxing in San Antonio Semis Tonight

Survivors from Monday’s tight openers return for quarterfinal and semifinal bouts at Municipal Auditorium San Antonio as the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state championship tournament moves deeper. Four 1940 champions vie for revival tonight led by Austin’s Tom Aliya Fort Worth’s Andy Eagleton Port Arthur’s Morris Corona and San Angelo’s Arlo Rove, all seeking eight state titles in the same ring Wednesday night.

Johnny Janes San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Texas Amateur Athletic Féderation Su Ich Inta Atrug Plen Sil Tom Aliya Austin Andy Eagleton Fort Worth Morris Corona Port Arthur Arlo Rove San Angelo

Army boxing event features regional fighters and bouts

McAllen leads a field with byes as San Antonio Fort Sam Houston and Port Arthur entrants collide. Reports describe slugging knockouts and close decisions among fighters from Corpus Christi Austin and Galveston, including Parada, Franco, Serna, and Dorsey with fallouts from the 231 pound division and a disputed outcome in a lightweight clash.

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Boxing Rematch Looms as Russey Faces Holler at Municipal

Two Wichita Falls and Randolph field boxers Eddie Bassey and Carlton Holler renew a welterweight clash on a Tuesday card at The Municipal Auditorium. Both men share long amateur pedigrees with Russey earning multiple state titles and a Diamond Belt, while Holler has risen with sharp lefts and recent improvements. Their only prior bout ended in Holler’s decision win despite Russey finishing strong. tonight’s bout could set up a potential championship path against Morris Corona of Port Arthur.

Eddie Bassey Wichita Falls Carlton Holler Randolph Field Teather Municipal Auditorium Ioller Russey San Antonio ALB Golden Gloves Holler Elbert Yoos Enrique Drenda Sam Houston Holler Bynyy Morris Corona Port Arthur

Betty Jameson skips Western closed tournament in Chicago

Betty Jameson will not defend her women's Western closed title in Chicago this August. Her mother said she prefers not to risk travel and long trips which could affect her bid at the national title in Brookline on September 13. Betty plans a final tournament at Nears Ranmgansged, R. I., before heading to Brookline for the national championship bid.

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Sharp Tuesday Fight Card Stirs Texas Ringside

The card lists multiple divisions and fighters from San Antonio to Fort Worth, with names like Carter, Franco, Garcia, and Villareal. Regional venues include San Antonio, Wichita Falls, and Galveston as promoters push a busy schedule across middleweight and featherweight bouts.

Beeseer Reporter Covers Golden Gloved Finals Visit

Expert press-row coverage by Loren Mcitallen and Beeseer from Fort Worth Star Telegram and veteran editors McMyltes and Flim Hinki follows the state Golden Gloved finals. They travel to Ban An Innle to observe the event and report the lively competition and local flavor.

Loren Mcitallen Beeseer Fort Worth Star- Telegram McMyltes Flim = Hinki State Telegram

Centennial J B's Softball Feature At San Pedro Park

Centennial and J B s Cafe undefeated in city championship softball meet at San Pedro Park Tuesday night as part of a double header. The winner advances to the final round while the loser drops to the losers bracket with four clubs already contending. Evening games include Swift and company Majestic Men s Shop and others with action continuing through the week and a potential Monday night finale if the winners bracket beats the losers bracket.

Myron Ramey Centennial Dairymen J. B. Cafemen San Pedro Centennial Dairy J. B.'s Cafe San Pedro Park Swift and Company Majestic Men's Shop Joe Ferros Duncan Field Sacre Heart San Antonio Austin Fallet Test Club Bleepeazy Mattress Girls Fort Worth Grand Rapids Furniture Girls Grand Rapids Contennant Mejor Achampion Dutch Smith Becuse Muscade Drals Smith Joe Ferro Garcia Martnez Horcera A. Davaid Barrera Singh Vor Baerhoda Mor “Ner Bartines Wemavians Martinex Dache KL Meldon Mernandis T. Barrera Bareien If) Ropuion Martines Fonmen

Knothole Leaguers and The Americans Play in Extras

A chaotic Monday game ends 5 to 5 after twelve innings as Knothole Leaguers and The Americans trade hits and errors. Key moments include Young on base and Deckert driving in a run, with pitching by Didley and Blackart in a tense regional contest. Teams listed include ONT Hie 4487 A Et Mita Cavazue and others amid a slate of association scores and standings.

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Wichita Falls Locks Up Tts Ball Park

The Wichita Falls baseball entry to the Class West Tri ps New Mexico League will finish the season on the road due to dwindling attendance canceling home games. The Spudders sit ten games behind seventh place after a 2 1 win over Pampa, ending a 16 game skid with their third straight victory.

Wichita Palse Ave Wichita Falls Pampa

Cotton States League scores reel in scattered results

In the Cotton States League Greenville defeated Wickebiine 14 to 4 while Texarkalia beat Helena 7 to 1. Eldursito cruised past Bol Springs 18 to 3 and Monroe edged Marehall with a ¢ scoreline as listed.

Greenville Wickebiine Monroe Helena Texarkatia Eldursito Bol Springs Marehall

McCollum to Coach at San Antonio Tech in 1842 season

City athletic director Claud F. Kellan announces two coaching changes for San Antonio schools. John McCollum leaves Berra Junior High to coach San Antonio Tech football replacing Earle English who goes on Navy leave. Hollis Schulz becomes Emerson Junior High coach, replacing Cotto Grimum who takes military duty. Further replacements expected later as staff changes unfold.

San Antonio Holmond Jefferson High School Emerson Junior High Schol Cotto Grimum Kell Tam McCollum Schulz Hnitis Durbank

Borger Rookie Hurls Toward League Win Streak Milestone

Borger Borger Aug. 12 7 Young Jaels Maoce Borger freshman hurling sensation continues hot streak with 11 straight victories. He trails the league mark of 13 consecutive wins set this year by strengthening his bid for pitching fame in the West Texas-Nuevo Mexico league.

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Austin to Send Many to Jr Golf Austin

Austin plans to send numerous entrants to the junior Ko championship at Hrackenridge Park showcasing top local talent. Fred Penick of the Austin municipal courts requests 20 entry blanks as the city eyes a strong showing with past medalist Tom Miller Jr. and former Austin native Arthur Lucé now in San Antonio.

Austin Lolo Hrackenridge Park Monger Murray Crooks Fred Penick 3 Austin Municipal Penick Austr Tom Miller Jr Arthur “Rack” Lucé San Antonio

Texas Leaders Hits Washington St. and Others in Baseball

Box score style summary notes hits by Witte and Norman with multiple players listed for bases and runs. Mentions Homeruns by Witte, Witte again, and Munsell. Stolen bases credited to Tucker and Curtis. Pitchers Coldwell Maltzberger Pollet and Muller noted with innings and strikeouts.

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Federal Funds For Wildlife in Texas Split Across States

Federal wildlife restoration funds totaling 2.53 million dollars are allocated among 48 states under the Pittman Robertson Act. The federal share is 75 percent, with states covering 25 percent. Michigan leads with 149,946 dollars, followed by Pennsylvania, New York, California, and others. apportionment based on licensed hunters and area.

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