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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1941

Page

10

Layden Chosen Pro Czar Notre Dame Seeks Coach

Layden accepts a five year contract at 20090 per year to become professional football commissioner, resigning as Notre Dame head coach and athletic director. The Rev Hugh O'Donnell accepted Layden's resignation but offered no clear successor, with Meagher mentioned among candidates. Layden cites family welfare and gratitude to Notre Dame, while the NFL plans define duties at its spring meeting.

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Pressnell to Chicago Cubs shocks baseball world

New York reports World Champion Cincinnati Reds pitcher Forest Pressnell was sold to the Chicago Cubs for cash and prospects. The deal ties with prior moves including a Brooklyn stint and an option payment, while another pitcher, Wes Fiow, was involved in a separate deal before being reevaluated by the Dodgers.

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St Henrys Hornets Coast Past St Cecilias 37 to 19

St Henrys Academy Hornets warmed up for the Academe league by crushing St Cecilia's 37 to 19 on Wednesday. Key scorers Karney and OLeary each scored 10 points for the winners.

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City League Tie Games Set for Tuesday at Woodlaws Gym

City League basketball action resumes Tuesday night at Woodlaws Gym with three teams vying for early season position as the Western division lead tightens. In the second game Duncan diel faces A Z A while Alamo Jewelers claim undisputed first place after last week’s upset of Satex Redmen, tying Satex for second with Pla Mor. Alante and Latex scheduled for key contests. Meanwhile New York baseball notes report Giants signing pitchers Bill Lohinate and Bump Hadley after Hadley’s Yankee purchase. De Lang released to Newark.

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Beau Bell Wins Palm Beach Golf Sweepstakes

Baseball star Beau Bell, formerly with the St Louis Browns and now with Cleveland, wins the Willow Springs golf sweepstakes in Palm Beach. He posts a net 70 after 78 holes, with Eddie Hold Davy and Mrs William of St Louis close behind. Final round pairings include Miss Hicks against Mrs R P Limburg and Catherine Pax facing Jane Evans in a field of 52 Open entries.

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Golden Gloves Second Night Fights at Municipal Hall

The second night of Golden Gloves action begins at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium with twenty nine bouts on schedule. Finals are set for Wednesday around 4 p.m. A crowd near three thousand watched 18 bouts on night one amid early withdrawals. Fort Sam Houston led with five winners followed by Boys' Club with three.

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College Basket Ball: National Scores and Results Across The Nation

The Associated Press roundup lists numerous college basketball results with Syracuse 55 over Hutwera 47, Indiana 45 over Ohio State, Purdue 46 over Enngis 28, Washington 74 over Gidla ven A Sod BE 18, and North Carolina 44 versus Maryland 29 among others. Notable scorers include John Careoil 34 and Gerard Payne 47, with teams such as Alabama 36, Mississippi State 48, Miami (Ohio) 96, and Texas Tech 34 posting varied outcomes. The summary captures a broad mosaic of 1940s college hoops results across conferences and campuses.

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Women's Golf Net Scores and Standings in San Antonio

In the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association tournament at Brackenridge Park on Tuesday, Mrs. Christopher posted a net score of 87 with a seven stroke handicap, while Mrs. Menger netted 92 after a 29 handicap, and Mrs. Margaret Hury led the field with a 63 gross and a 9 net for third place. The Texas Open affected the Tri-day event, which has been canceled.

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Baseball or Football Tough College Choice

A Chicago essay argues college football often ends promised baseball careers due to injuries and time demands. It cites Billy Beccareanl, Doc Penth, Sam Chapman, Luke Appling, Hank Lesser, and others as players who balanced or pivoted from football to baseball, highlighting the enduring debate about the best path to major league success.

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Paterson Retains British Ring Title in Manchester Bout

Glasgow boxer P-dackle Paterson retained his British and Empire lightweight crown with an eight round technical knockout of Paddy Ryan in Manchester. Paterson floored Ryan for a nine count in round six and continued with sharp blows until the referee halted the fight.

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Mountaineers Narrowly Defeat Wizards in Conference Tilt

Schwelner Institute Mountaineers edged the Wizards 42-38 in a Tuesday night clash ahead of Thursday’s conference game with Corpus Christi Junior College. Loftin led the Wizards with a high scoring effort, while Halliday and Behremer contributed for the Mountaineers in a tense, defense-heavy matchup.

KERRY Vexar Schwelner Mountaineers Corps Christi Junior College David Wizards Loftin Wizard Center Halliday

Medina Lake Rises to 1010 Feet as Rain Returns

Medina Lake climbs to 1010 feet above sea level amid recent rains, water at the hi dam reaching near the 0 foot mark while the lake bed lies at 920 feet. Camp operators and cottage owners report improved conditions as shores show renewed water coverage. Tree lines at Masterson's Point reappear with water covering previously visible growth.

Medina Lake Camp Sid Masterson's Point

Mustangs Near Lead Face Baylor in Dallas Clash

SMU, one game from the top in the Baylo west race, meets Baylor, the only club to beat them this season. A win could drop SMU below the Bruins for third place. Baylor beat SMU 430 in their first meeting at Waco. Texas Longhorns edged Carr-Sweeney cage quintet 41 to 00 in Austin with Deuter Cooley scoring most and Bobby Moorea, a former Longhorn, tallying 13.

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Allin Harrison Scores 139 In 32 Minutes for LaGrange

Toledo report notes eighth grade star Tyee Day from LaGrange Eight School set a national full time scoring claim by talling 139 points in 32 minutes. Harrison led the Leopards in a Midget league game against Arch Btrott, contributing 69 field goals and a lone free throw on a regulation court.

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