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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1941
Page
7
In a low key announcement Notre Dame signs Leahy as coach. The report notes several boxing figures and events while mentioning George Keegan and Abe Siman with other sports notes. The piece also references Notre Dame's athletic staff and a Texas high school basketball champion Jeff Davis.
Boston native Frank Leahy 32-year-old Boston College coach becomes Notre Dame head coach and athletic director. He signs a five year deal after Elmer Layden left to join the NFL. Leahy recalls Rockne era and brings back Ed McKeever John Druze and Joe McArdle as assistants amid talks of salary and duty.
Holly Springs Miss Feb 1 Ranger a Texas pointer from Lane Star State owned by D B McDaniel Houston won the open all age stake of the United States Field Trial event with four bevy finds. Ranger finished ahead of the veteran pointer from Haynesville Als and others in a strong showing.
Rumors swirl on a potential top two year old, Albatross, trained by Howard and linked to the Coldstream stable. The colt has won twice at Hialeah, with Moody Tolley showing promise in the same event sequence. Jockeys Siresty and Tuer rode for notable owners as the circuit eyes Derby prospects amid mixed reports and odds.
The article covers horse Bimelech’s comeback after a hoof ailment, with trainer comments on past Derby pace struggles and optimism for the $50,000 Widener on March 1. It notes Freddie Smith’s recollections, jockey plans for future races, and compares Boldy runners Whirlaway and Dispose in Flamingo prospects, plus training adjustments for Dispose to correct routing.
The Cleveland Indians head to the southland for spring training in Florida with Milnar joining Rollie Hemsley as holdout reconciliations. Key batters include Weatherly and Heath amid contract tensions as the roster narrows before departure.
In heavy track conditions at Santa Anita Park on February 15, the 10000 Santa Margarita Handicap for mares and fillies drew eight starters led by Fairy Chant the defending three year old with Augury as a strong favorite. Primulus, an older mare returning after a two year layoff, was one of several contenders in the one mile feature, while odds and weights favored Fairy Chant and Augury at 120 pounds. The race potential cancellation loomed due to track condition and entries included Syeepsie and Don Joe JI among others, with Certainty finishing as the feature winner in the prior day card and paying bettors $8.80, $2.80 and $2.40.
In Fort Worth on Friday night the Golden Gloves saw two champions eliminated as bouts ended by knockout or default. Notably Ton Atira and Aubrey Poole exited after rounds or by injury, while Jay Turver and Ira Collins advanced via byes. Quarterfinals set for tonight with semifinals and finals Monday.
San Marcos Academy defeated St. Anthony Hornets 43 23 at Central gym in a Southwest Academic league title bid. Key performers included Martin and Weanty, with contributions from Baile Bolaten and O’Leay among others.
Mrs. Lee Christopher carded net 84 plus 17 handicap to threaten for first place in the San Antonio Women's Golf Foundation weekly handicap tournament at the shown Whow Spelige course. Tied for second were Mrs. J. Lee Wileny and Mrs. Chates Armstrong with 93 43 00 and 91 1 54 respectively. a match playJaunsey is set for next Friday at Uwe Ban An enlo Country elibenursd.
Lou Meyer, veteran speed racer, announced from Nontington Park California that he will never race again. He said he will not compete on track but will pursue coaching and developing new speed methods.
Beeville Trojans announce a nine game season including three conference clashes with District I AA opponents. The opener is September 19 at Sinton against Linton Pirates, followed by a September 26 game at Alice against the Alice Coyotes. The team travels to Kenedy for a game with the Kenedy Lions, then five home games including Yorktown October 10, Victoria October 17, Kingsville October 24, Barnstown October 31, before a November 7 conference at Corpus Christi against the Buccaneers. Edna Cowboys visit Beasley Stadium November 14 for the season finale. Ramee notes several key losses with backfield and four linemen out. Lathringer and McKay will miss the season.
The Wruchkenridge Fagirs face Jefferson Mustangs in a key city game and warm up for a Tuesday match. Laredo Tigers travel Saturday night as coach Red Morehand plans to bench Johny Higginbotham due to a swollen ankle, hoping for a healthier option.
New York plans highlight two mile race as Tratt imports Mel Tull from Des Moines to challenge Greg Rice at Madison Square Garden. Rice, nursing a double hernia, seeks to beat his indoor best 4:56.2 while Yale and Notre Dame rivals watch. Tonight’s Garden program features Baxter Mile, Huermeyer 509, and Meagens vault aims and Blazis shot put title bid.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Honus Wagner, the famed Dutchman, plans to return for a forty fifth season with the Pirates. Born February 24, Wagner reflects on a career from early semi pro play to the majors, holding a 329 career batting average and enduring legacy as a two sport athlete. He advises young players to practice steadily, learn positions, and pursue self development.
Champ Hoppe, 53, wins his second straight three cushion championship, defeating Arch rival Luke Schacter in 39 innings. He completes 17 matches in a month, tallying 16 wins and 1 loss, with a total purse around $300. The event drew about 45,000 spectators as Hoppe extends his long string despite recent illness.
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