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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1941

Page

7

Giants shortstop Jurges plans to play despite potential surgery

New York Giants infielder Blg Jurges told Edith Brannick he may need a corrective operation for a recurring condition after a beaning by Bucky Walters last summer. Doctors said surgery could cure the issue but might limit his mobility, though he expects to be ready for the season and will report to Miami training camp.

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Fight Results From The Associated Press Summary

Fight results reported by the Associated Press from Youngstown and nearby cities show boxers such as Obie Jackie Wilson and Bill Hebaeal with listed percentages and credentials. Names include Joe Mor Ine Dayton, Timmy Boyle, and Donogan at Schenectady.

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Boxing clashes stir New York sport scene in 3 events

New York boxing commission backs Cristoforidis Lesner Vich fight under NBA terms. May 2 at Madison Square Garden labeled a tournament with Conn’s legacy in play while officials also plan a Garden bout for February 28 and a St Louis card for Moore.

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Owls and Porkers Set for Arkansas Series Clash

In Arkansas the Rice Owls travel to Fayetteville for a two game Southwest Conference basketball series with the Razorbacks. Rice defends its title and is viewed as Arkansas' toughest foe as both teams seek key wins. The Texas Aggies collide with Baylor Methodist in Dallas as a conference opener.

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Time To Quit Says Gabby Street In Training Camp

ST LOUIS February 12. Gabby Street, former big league manager and catcher, has two black eyes today after an incident during a demonstration at the city. He says the Cardinals will use a pitching device in next spring training camp and insists he did not quit on the job.

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Northwestern prises new three year coach deal

Evanston July first reports Lyon Waldorf signed a three year contract as head coach of Northwestern University football. It is Waldorf third contract with Northwestern during a six year regime at the Big Ten school. His teams have won two games in the period and were undisputed Western Conference champions in 1946.

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Detroit Tigers Face New Farm System Dispute in Texas

DETROIT Feb 12 INS A new link in Detroit Tigers farm system surfaced as Bramham will arbitrate the dispute over 711 Henderson Oilers tied to East Texas league. Detroit seeks transfer of players to Texarkana after shifting sponsorship from Henderson, while league president Morris denied the claim and Detroit appealed. Meanwhile the Tigers announced purchase of Uk Witston Bodon in Piedmont league. Also Cleveland hosts national junior swimming championships March 4 5 with ACALU officials notified.

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Hoppe Still Favorite After Close Loss in Chicago Match

Hoppe remains heavy world championship favorite after a 50 to 40 loss to Walker Cochran of San Francisco in a tense 16 innings. Cochran, a former champion, jumped ahead early with cautious play, while Hoppe trailed 37 innings before a late surge. Hoppe now leads with 13 wins and 1 defeat, atop a crowded field including Schaefer and Boreman, as final rounds loom with Bozeman and Schaefer set to clash tonight.

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Passers and Tackles Norton Starts Worrying

College Station February report from coach Homer Norton notes a cautious start as the football squad begins winter training. Only four lettermen returned for the Southwest Conference champion team, led by backs Jon Abbott and Kyle Drake and lineman Jim Wilson. Two freshmen, Willard Woodiverton and Earl Whitworth, were exemplary but held back for scholastic reasons. Woolverton was groomed as quarterback and passer.

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Open Letter Warns Houston on Football Enthusiasm

A sprawling note targets writers players and the public in Houston Harris County warning of Marti Tucker from the Masonic Home Fort Worth. Tucker vents against football fans as he assumes a plant superintendent role in Houston. The piece mentions an open house for Tucker and a social event by Braverick Clarke staff while lionizing Fort Worth stars and school history.

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North American figure skating leads as Turner tops men's field

Eugene Turner of Los Angeles captures the North American figure skating title in Philadelphia, finishing with 312.2 points to lead Ralph McCreath of Toronto. Mary Thacker of Winnipeg dominates the women's competition with 117.0 points, ahead of Nora McCarthy and others as free skating finals approach.

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New York Dog Show Brings Repeat Hope for Brucie Winner

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York sees Joseph P Signs of Chestnut Hill Pa guiding Brucie the Cocker Spaniel as a strong repeat contender. Brucie, unbeaten in recent days, topped the Cockers in Madison Square Garden’s opening round and leads odds against My Own Bruclé of Poughkeepsie.

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Casting Scores Close to Perfect Weather Meet

Casting Scores perfect weather at Tuesday night meet at Storis field. Goa led with 89s, Ed Bledsoe Sr. and Stewart tied for fourth with 89s, Billy Stewart edged for top spot, while Young Stewart ran to a strong finish. Next club meeting 7 30 p.m. Thursday at Lions Club hall.

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Midgets Set to Run Friday Auto Race Feature

After weather delays the midget auto program returns to the midget speedway on Dye Sexi highway WoW. Charlie Miller and Slaughter lead a strong field including Marcel 8% Cricq as 40 lap sweepstakes offer ASD points with top prize money. Manager Mel Wainwright had postponed the show but aims to run Friday night with scheduled past acts honored.

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Osoba Appointed Texas Boxing and Wrestling Chief

Austin. Texas has named Joe Osoba 55 as chief deputy and boxing and wrestling commissioner. He succeeds Travis Motsu who was recently discharged. Osoba, previously a deputy in the labor department, has limited boxing experience from army camp amateur events. He has been on trial for two weeks.

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