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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1941

Page

9

Detroit Ring Boss Holds Off Louis-Dorazio Fight

Detroit boxing chief John J. Hettohe declined to sanction a planned March 21 Louis-Dorazio heavyweight bout while probing a Maryland Thompson-Simon match as rotten. He noted no connection to state calls for an inquiry into Philadelphia promoters and boxing promoters amid possible future Detroit fights.

Detroit CNS Clive Phil Adelphia John J. Hettche Michigan Louis-Ave Bimon Maltéhe Pennsylvans Louis Ty & Knockows Fouth Hettohe Hettche Thompson- Simon Light Maryland Helfche Bike Jacobs New York Jacobs Hettehe Louis

Detroit Bowlers Win $1000 Bowling Match

Detroit bowlers Norris and John Crummins from Detroit won a $1000 prize after two matches against Nelson Turton of St Louis and Ned Day of Alls Wis. The pair led 2280 to 3147 in the first match and finished 2265 to 1999 in the second, securing the overall victory.

Detroit Norris John Crummins Nelson Turton Bt. Louis Ned

White Sox First To Sign Em All

The Chicago White Sox became the first major league team to sign all players for the 1941 season. Pete Appleton announced he was dropping his contract, but the Sox roster of 34 remains in place. Appleton will travel from Perth Amboy to join 14 others Friday as the team departs for Pasadena spring training.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Pete Appleton Ubewalt Sox Appleton Perth Annoy Pasadena Calif

Rattlers Ready for Intersectional Clash With Wesleyan

St Mary's Rattlers sharpen for the Saturday night game with Kansas Wesleyan after a 46-31 win over Texas A&I Javelinas. Led by Mike Ball and Chico Cabrnet, Gabriel hit six straight free throws and five field goals for 26 points, as the Saints pursue a second-place finish in the Alamo Conference despite Canyon's two wins over them.

Pracu St. Mary's Rattlers Arisis Kansas ‘Wesleyan Saints Texas A I. Javelinas Kingsellia Lads A Jowett Jays Kingsville Javainas Pate Hleinie F. Bt Alen .c

Aurora Polo Meet Opens Amid Rain Fears

The Aurora polo tournament opens at Miller Field as San Antonio Polo Club four and the Freehooters contest the first game at 3 p.m. Key San Antonio players include Jack Topham and Glyde Palmer while Freehooters feature G Ham and Jack Lemons. A third team Wiehith Palle joins, with heavy polo pony transport planned for a Mexico City tour next week.

San Anonio Polo Club Aurora Hotel Miller's Field Jack Topham Glyde Palmer Bill Barry Semi Russ San Antonio G. Benham Jack Lemons Tom Mather Oapisia Estes Wiehith Palle Itugh Fitasimons Bil Braid Harald Barry B. Griffin Sec Smit Mexico City Stalin

Army League Prods Kelly Lampshire in 46

Army League notes list of players and performers with scattered names and numbers. Reads like partial OCR of team roster items and event results mentioning Kelly Lampshire Duncan Mordecai Keel Riedel Stewart Owens Hort Georg and others with times and scores interspersed.

Kelly Lampshire Hainen Boule Unser Jalwinen Sorenson Gwinn Comper Rockhorn Sehetitakhonay Atoka Jarvis Lotein Vaburstl Kelly “Taylan Camel Duncan Normayte Mordecai Chambera Lynn Megat Durasehek Jowell Keel Uniiche Riedel Stewart Noinovia Prvalene Owens Hort Georg Altert UII

Rees Likely Top Candidate for Western Reserve Coach

Cleveland sources say Trevor Rees heads list of candidates to fill Western Reserve football coach post after Hill Edwarda resigns to coach the Detroit Lions. Rees left Cleveland high school duties to pursue a pro grid coaching role at Ohio State.

Rees Western Reserve Cleveland Trevor Rees Hill Edwarda Detroit Lions Haw Hair School Ohio Atnte

Promoter vows show as two main fighters cannot appear

Snakebit Bam Stotsky insists on holding next Tuesday's boxing show at the auditorium despite Pan eB Mexico City manager Rosales reporting that two Bam main eventers Panchito Villn and Fedyo Ortega are blocked from appearing in the United States by the Mexican boxing commission. The commission orders them to fight in Mexico before any U.S. return, forcing substitutions for Villa and Bulg while Stotsky seeks a replacement date and draws for the main bout.

Bam Stotsky Petslatert Finn Paneb Rosales Mexico City Figutera Mexican Boxing Commission Panchito Villn Fedyo Ortega Brexico United States Joey Puig Trish Eddie McCleaver Slotsky McCriever Villa Bulg Alemo Andjoss Wis Aisfortune San Antonio Kid Aztech Tracy Cox Azteca Manane Cox Manana Sam Alotsky Joe Louis Gilveu John Roxborough Mexico Avteca Rodolfo Remires Juan Zuriti

Jefferson Mustangs reclaim title in Brackenridge rematch

The Jefferson Mustangs defeated Brackenridge Eagles 38 to 20 at Brackenridge gym to reclaim the city high school basketball championship. Led by Manuel and Mike Garcia and Dunkin, Jefferson opened strong and built a 12-1 lead, with Dunkin scoring 14 to top Brackenridge’s 15 by Johnny Joh and Terry Neeley among notable scorers.

Mt Mere. Tech Lawerenas Sturrock Arnold Chapa Peaceefes Schotfer Rivera Belton del Toro T . Tethes Reyma Tayead Igginbot Farcourl Brackwat Tetforsey Halts Apt Argon Lenchenralge Officialy Williamson Fellle Johnny Janes Sid Tonley City Jefferson Mustangs Brackenrdge Eagles Brackenrridge Gys Mike Mamuel Garena Tor Jos Duntum Rees Wallace BU “Red” Moffatt North Bide High School Mustangs Jest Tha Eagles Mherd Piper Taylor Vera

Niccolai Retires as Pro Placekicker for Dunbar High

Nick Niccolai famed placekicker for the Pittsburgh Iron Men retires to take a football coach post at Dunbar Township High School in Southwest Pennsylvania. At 28, the 230-pound six-foot athlete credited with missing only one after‑touchdown in seven seasons and twice led the league in scoring. He reflected on his only missed PAT in his first pro year and cited marriage as his reason to seek a dependable job.

Pittsburgh Cupid National Pro Football Armand Nick" Niccolai Niccolas Zeinches Pittsburgh “Iron Men Stesiers Pirates Dunbar Town Ity High School Southwesterm Pennsylvania Vivian Reemnt Clohh Clark Hinkle Green Bay Packers Nick

Notre Dame to Begin Georgia Tech Game With Riski

Assistant Coach Ray Meyer announced captain Eddie Riski will start against Georgia Tech after recovering from a fractured left foot suffered January 20 against Syracuse. Meyer led the team as George Keegan was hospitalized for three weeks with a teat ailment and is unable to coach.

Notre Dame Stan Ind Ray Meyer Eddie Riski Syracuse Georgia Tech Meyer George Keegan

Double X Bob Foxx to Join Ciants’ Camp

Miami Feb 19. Bob Foxx, star from Tettiessen university, places the eight-aimed practice game on the squad’s schedule. Telegraphs indicate he may sign with New York club and report to camp soon. Manager Bill Terry announced Foxx’s spring grads at Tennessee.

Miami Pia Fev Bob Foxx Tettiessen University Terry Soi Poxx Epaeaut Slax New York Root Gisots Bill Terry Tennessee

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