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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1941

Page

6

Wood Leads New Orleans Open Field In Record Round

Craig Wood Manturoneck N Y led the opening day in the $5900 New Orleans Open with a 36 34 70 at the city park course after a 20 foot putt for an eagle on the eighteenth five others trailed with 72 73 and 74. Jug McSpaden Hare Old Jug McSpaden also scored 72 to top the field while Ellsworth Vines Guldwitz Hogan Heafner and Lille were among other top contenders.

New Orleans Craig Wood Manturoneck Golidour Wood Tye Lake Pride N.Y Audiple Wmes Augusta Tve Los Angeles Fime Hareold Jug" McBpaden Winchester Mass Karsis Grayton Heafner Linville N. G Ralph Guldwict Chicago Ben Hogan Purchase N.G. Lawson Lille Dhd Wu

Peterson Exhibits at Los Angeles Air Fields

Charles C. Peterson of Chicago displays a tilex shot at Randolph Field Friday night and plans an exhibition at Kelly Field Saturday night. He is on an annual tour of colleges and army posts.

Peterson L. A. Air Fields Charles C. Peterson Chicago Randolph Field Kelly Field Army

Golf Leaders List From New Orleans Open Tournament

Golf leaders listed after the New Orleans Open show Craig Wood, Ellsworth Vines, Ralph Guldehl, Harold MacSpaden, Ben Hogan, Kon Hemphner, Lloyd Mangrum, Henry Picard, Harry Copper, Ham Byrd, Iehany Revolt, Mangrum, Fa Oliver, Harold Lacey, Herman Barron, Pat Cid, Fred Haas, Jester Kelined, Vie Gere, Jin Tampes, Murau Stan, Qardon Attridge, Emers Zimmerman among amateur entries and others.

Lesslers Craig Wood xEllsworth Vines Ralph Guldehl Harold MacSpaden Hogan Kon Heafner Lloyd Mengrum Take Fondren Henry Picard Harry Ham Byrd Iehany Aude Armen Esq Mangrum Fa Oliver Harold Lacey Herman Barron Pat Cid Fred Haas Kelined Vie Gere Sris Jin Tampes Murau Stan Qardon Attridge SSSR Emers Zimmerman xAmateur

Ninth Infantry Medics Reach Finals in Regimental Tournament

Ninth Infantry Medics advanced to the finals after defeating Company K 26 to 19. Four teams remain in the tourney with two brackets to decide the other finalist as lineups show.

Medica Dreadgate Medicals Rowler, Drake Tull Park Buenthla Beareat Walls Co Orrs Lively Minyand Parish

Medalist Littl e Triumphs in Florida Women’s Golf Match

Medalist Hes Little, Kentucky state champion, won a semifinal struggle and defeated Mary A. Wall of Menominee Mich 5 and 3. Mrs Whitehead defeated Lucille Masm of Opals Neb 6 and 5. Upper Montclair head Teri While commented on the annual Florida women’s polo championship context.

Bea Little Laddie Irwin Orlando Fla TNS Hes Little Kentucky Aid Taddle Teri Upper Montclair N. J Florida Miss Littlet Mary A. Wall Menominee Mich Whitehead Lucille KR

YMCA Aquatic Extravaganza Sees Second Night Records

The YMCA hosts a second night of aquatic events with University of Texas and other teams competing. Strong performances include multiple near record times as athletes like Dean Smith and others push for new marks in freestyle and relay events.

YMCA

Unclear hockey and national sports schedule fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered team names and venues including New York Rangers Morante Cleydnn Miltehuren Mullale Philatelon and others with an unreadable mixed list of games and cities. no coherent event or results are discernible.

Ery Oveimany Nehanol Terrae Vetrod Chiicsry Haat Byondrea New York Rangers Morante Terney Cleydnn Byvinufield Miltehuren Mullale Philatelon Amerian Aiwoelé Bien Kaneva City Mincamolla

Brown of L. A. Named an All-America Skeet Team

Brown of Los Angeles headlines an All America skeet team selection with captains Richard Shaughnessy of Dedham Massachusetts and Syn MM Lo Bminhe of Aurora. The list includes multiple champions and world record setters across individuals and affiliated clubs, with notable names from Washington to New York and Ohio among the selections.

Boston Tns Richard Shaughnessy Dedham Mass Syn MM. Lo Bminhe Aurora Shaughnessy Vine Brown L. A

Texas Retains Mathematic Cage Chance in SWC

Texas clung to a mathematical chance at the Southwest Conference title after a 44-? victory over Baylor. The Longhorns edged the Bears as Spenton Cooley scored 14 and Grady Varghn set up Baylor with 13. No league games were on the schedule for Saturday night.

Waco Texas ‘Longhorns Berle’s Bears Longhorns Hames Bill Arkansas Feader Texrs Barlar O Spenton Cooley Grady Varghn

Earl Cobb Wins Half of YMCA Handball Semi finals

Handball action from the Southwest area tournament shows Earl Cobb advancing in singles while players from Houston Dallas Galveston and San Antonio reach the semi finals. Gene Henderton from Dallas and L. Baker of Galveston listed among top contenders with D A Bennett and Henderson favored in doubles.

Beauaens Houston Dallas Galveston Sap Antonio Handbai Todanke Losnry Gene Henderton Baker Earl Cet Gan Antonia Henderson D. A. Bennett Roblestine

Semi finals set at net meet invitational in Fort Lauderdale

In Fort Lauderdale Florida Feb 15 the Vermiv favorites clash in the men’s bracket as Elwood Coase Portland faces Bobby Rapes Chicago and Frank Kovacs Oakland against Wayne Sabin Portland. On the women’s side Fantine Betz Rollins meets Doris Hart Miami and Mrs Sarah Palfrey Cooke Portland faces Tallise Reymang New York. Results from yesterday include Cooke defeating Gaydner Larned and Riggs besting McKee with other matches noted among notable players from Chicas Miami and Mineral.

Fort Lauderdale Vermiv Elwood Coase Portland Ore Bobby Rapes Chicago Frank Kovacs Oakland Gaile Mans Wayne Sabin Fantine Betz Rollins College Doris Hart Miami Sarah Palfrey Cooke Tallise Reymang New York Uxitches Cookn Gaydner Larned Chicas Riggs On McKee Miarai Charles Haran Palo Beach Sahin Nilly Talbert Cinglimall Misa Retz Nettie Bheer iMininl Miss Hartelimi Natherine Winthrop Borton Id-B Mrs Cooke Sarah Comer Miss Raymond M Barnet Andrade Minral

Strawbridge confident polo will thrive postwar

Strawbridge, once a top polo figure, says polo remains active nationwide and will regain peak strength after the war. He predicts major U S tournaments like the Long Island open and sectional events will proceed as usual, despite Navy limits on international competition and wartime uncertainties. He presented The Lights Cup to the Raiders after a 7-5 win over the Ban Ant gel o squad.

Oregon Atlantic Strawbridge United States Long Island Oit Ayer Antgelo Pola

Death claims Hugo Quist in New York

New York February 15 Hugo Quist a noted figure in speed skating and figure skating circles died today at Hotel Enlizan. Friends said he had long battled illness and was staying in Santa Monica before falling ill here. Roy V Rees announces engagement of daughter Retay to Willard Je who is a boxer and a UC graduate now in the army at Fort Ova.

Big San Antonio New York Straw- Oringe Cartel Toore Polo Wil Wight Strawbridge Trinks Navy Feo Asheaveatest Torelen Athetis Unite States Hugro Quist Galst Sonia Henle Quist Hotel Enlizan Whuenge Hue Jess Willatid Jrt Santa Monica Call Roy V. Rees Retay Teas Willard Je. San The Willard Washington University of California Army Fort Ova

Sunday Schools Woodlawn Methodist undefeated in Wasue race

Woodlawn Methodist topped the field as undefeated champion in the Sunday School Wasue second half race with a 40 to 17 victory over Alntho Methodist Friday night at Woodlawn gym. Other league game saw Yorkist Wemple beat First Evangelical 33 to 2.

Woodlawn Methodist Wasue Alntho Methodist Woodlawn ‘Gy Yortist Wemple First Evangelical Pos Bapl Woodlawa Selamat Mylar Atcaltater Oller Merkel Snathof Obialats Ust Mel Woodlawn Tan Tay

SAJC Plays in Brenham as Rangers Face Linn Memorial

SAJC's Rangers travel to Brenham for a Texas Junior College Conference game against Hlinnt Memorial College after a 4 17 loss to Seisecing er Institute Mountaineers in Kerrville. Lineups include Spielemay Tw Deere-123 Morin Oro Beeste and others as the team aims to rebound. SAN FERNANDO Wins. The San Fernando Junior Cards earned a 27 51 7 victory over Sacred Heart Junior Aces at Sacred Heart on Friday. George Rus scored 12 points Cesar Ramirez eight for the Cards while Lane s added eight for Sacred Heart.

Anesio Tuytor College Rangers Brenham Texas Junior College Hlinnt Memorial Tallege Seisecinger Institute Mountaineers Wight Kerrville Spielemay Tw Nd Deere Marines Tineratiod Morse & A7 Morin Oro Beeste Gamacin Wolilense Aebreingcaroateen Merc Paulets & Cayier Arnibes I Tale Aior Abs Plohorat Faber Wallin San Fernando Sacred Heart Sacred Heark G Ataris George Rus Cesar Ramirex Whiners

Tlan o Raiders Win Lights Polo Cup Final

Tlano Raiders win the Light's Polo Cup with a 9 to 7 victory over the Rainbows at Pershing Field in the 12 goal tournament final. Fitzsimmons scored three goals for the champions, Roy Barry and Clyde Palmer added key scores, while Harry Dutch Byinger tallied three for San Angelo.

Rugh Fitesimmonsy Liang Raiders Lea Aldwells Ban Angelo Raiders Raiders Taker Rainbows Pershing Field Fitzsimmons Chunky Roy Barry Clyde Palmer Harry Dutch” Byinger San Angelo Aldwell Brackenridge Park San Antonio Polo Association Miller's Field R. B. Strawbridge J. S. Polo Association Adeno San Angela Fititaienmans Nes Suintianilla Falmer Qeeg Braid Ray Hareg Rov Belawer Bucy Atdwell

Central adds Jeffs to Uist in city night showdown

Central Catholic edged Jefferson 27 to 25 at the Central gym as Francis Bowen’s late field goal broke a deadlock with 0 seconds on the clock. Key scores came from Roger Lopra with 19 for Central and Miguel Garcia with eight for Jefferson.

Jerry Werle Central Catholicigh School San Antonio Brackenridge Buttons Jefferson Murtutgs Central Gym Jefferson Francis Bowen Gox Roger Lopra Central Mignel Garcia Hoeps Tee Ar Klersa Rleblee Ees Fes Wailacs Lopix

Randolph and St Edward's clash in tough road test

Randolph Field Ramblers travel to face St Edward's in Houston style action of the basketball clash. Edward's hosts the Ramblers at Hunger Field for a 7:30 start Friday night with recent wins over Bryan and Austin in the series. Notable performers include Allen and Pollard for the Ramblers while Edward's aims to extend their home success and pressure Randolph in a key matchup.

Edward's University Randolph Field Ramblers Ain Align Academy Bryan Hanger F Ama Randolph Alen Sir Priday Nigit Allen Wiles Howard Ehart Randulph Teal Martin of Haners Mandatyh Marin Kanee Daves Furnace Oce Bleue Pollard Civeerigf Ewe Eee Lindany Ohneie Alion Sarah Lentiy Bete Beartal Why —Atauhen Dy Helter Gildinge T Kei Menzat I Brosin Gieapie Yates Bain Vow Bere Halls Banetabat Allan Raniolatty Alig

Soldiers in uniform admitted free to sports events

Letter from Lieutenant General H J Brees commends free or reduced entry for soldiers in uniform to open golf tournaments and other sports. He cites army morale, welfare facilities, and the need to keep young servicemen fit mentally and physically as reasons for admission policy, urging promoters to grant free or cut-rate access where feasible.

Pred Corcoran Professional Golfers Association H. J. Brees Third Army Gorcorati IL J, Brees U.S. Army

Mat Results by the Associated Press Philadelphia Ted Cox 20

A terse AP style snippet from Philadelphia reports results, with names like Ted Cox and place details including Van Buren Arkansas and Senate 243. The readable fragment hints at a sports or political tabulation but lacks full context or clear actions.

Ted Cox Into Mwnn Ebner Sinate van Buren Ark

Heights Seek More Practice Contests Before District

Heights plans additional practice games after a 34-26 loss to Tech Friday as they prepare for the district basketball tournament next week. Braun and others from Tech starred while Heights’ Jay Lawrence led with strong play and substitutions noted for the lineup.

Mars Bo Tech Iey Tyo Febetiler McDaniela Rlyrrock Sian Heightas Ganilana Meronda

St Anthony’s Still Winning Over Texas Military Institute

St Anthony’s Yellowjackets trounced Texas Military Institute 43 to 4 behind Ed Daley and Johnny O’Connor who paced the attack. Breach of the Bal Lo led scoring with 7 points as St Anthony’s looks to beat San Marcos Academy next week to close the season.

Texas Military St. Anthony's Yellowjackets San Marcos Academy Galo A Ed Daley Johnny O'Connor Tin Panthess Coring Paints Bal Lo Potnits Bt Anthohy Bae Dilley Bevis Eere Fes

Carnival Fighter Stops Feather Champion Scalze

Hollywood February night saw featherweight king Scalze of New York fall to Guy Aerena of Nampa in a stoppage at eighth round of a ten round non title bout. Recount notes Aerena’s sharp punches and Scalze’s brief resistance before knockout ended the match.

Scalze Hollywood Frb Pecey Scalze New York Guy Aerena Nampa Dah Piti Hallywood Aenadium National Boxing Association Execornivald Berean Ista Kovacs Ennis Ieares

Fight Results at Atlantic Coast Championship Reveal Upset

The event featured Lou Amnon and Gus Strong among noted competitors. Names and outcomes are mixed with garbled OCR but indicate a coast championship with several bouts concluding in decisive fashion. Philadelphia and Newark venues appear with scattered scores and participant references.

Ajree Murifind Lou Amnon Aagis Warkilinn Vente Welxiit Aries Hollywood Gus Strong Pory Realee Phillainhin—Preddy Umia Johny Dean Phiadelphia Ighand Park Newark

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