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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

14

Alamo Jewelers vs Pla-Mor Billiards City League Playoff

L A Sports fans see a City League playoff between Alamo Jewelers and Pla-Mor Billiards Friday to decide the second half title and potential league crown. The Jewelers seek a sweep after a flawless first half while Pla-Mor aims for a pivotal win to force a decisive tiebreaker.

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Y Swimmers Take on Aggie Tankmen

The Y team, led by coach Lionel Schwen, travels to challenge Texas A&M in a local pool meet. Key Aggies include Hobby Taylor, a standout freestylist, while the Y lineup features Gil Clemens, Dean Smith, Don Swith, Ed Harding, Les Curraway, John Portera, and Frank and Roll Booth. Admission is 25 cents with a 12:20 start.

Simmers Antone MG. A Duyl Texas A Collené Aggies Hobby Taylor Ptnt Agvie Lionel Schwen Gil Clemens Dean Smith Don Swith Ea Harding Les Curraway John Portera Frank and Roll Booth

Arizona Texas to Approve 132 Game Schedule

ALBUQUERQUE Feb 20 The Arizona Texas baseball league moved toward a 132 game schedule awaiting only approval from the El Paso club The draft was drawn by Louis Hahn president of the Albuquerque Cardinals It had been approved by Bisbee and Tucson but El Paso had yet to respond.

Albuquerque N. M el Paso Louis Hahn Albumierque Cardinals Hahn Bisbee Tucton

Senior School Tennis Opens April 1 Tournament Dates

The annual city high school tennis tournament opens April 1 at Woodlawn Island Clay Courts per Athletic Director Claud Kellam. Semifinals for boys and girls are April 2, with finals on April 3. Winners qualify for the district meet. Other dates include softball May at San Pedro Park, golf May 10 Willow Springs, soccer May 15, golf May 14 first round, swimming May 33 and golf finals May 24.

Woodlawn Island Atieny Claud Kellam Tewney Will Se Uny City Jefferson Courts San Pedro Park Willows Springs

Public Auction Off Ball Club Pays Tax

In Johnson City on February 20, an official notice announced that the Newport baseball club and its trade assets had delinquent taxes settled and that the public auction of the club would not proceed. Dr Hobart Ford, New York investor, paid the taxes to clear the dues and avoid auction.

Aghnson INSI U. S Newport Baseball Ciy Appalachian Hobart Ford Newey T

County Juniors Stop Archery, Anthony's Triumph 40 to 16

County juniors defeated St Anthony's 40 to 16 on the road. High scorers were Jerry O'Conner and Goodwin for St Anthony's, with key plays by Alayers HL and Cis. The win improves SL Anthony's standings and showcases defensive effort.

Achery Anthony Laken Discu Alayers HL A Esav County Union

Mules Scrap Tech Cagers in District 22 Final

The Bexay county champions the Alaie Wetwity Mites clash with Tech Bulls in the District 22 final week. The Ayachice tilt is set at TMT pm with Friday and Saturday games at the TMT arena and a late start noted.

Tech Bulls

Football Letter System Zip Slams Through G3

A garbled report describes a proposed football letter system for signaling plays. Coach Mike Gasteel of Arkona University outlines assigning letters to guards and backs, with odd and even numbers by position, to help spectators identify plays.

Tucbon Aviz Tech Mike Gasteel Univerity Arkona Fan Harta Eastly WLU Cidlers Yale Pasiblen Log Wits Ety Groalinn Muendees Hotel 3

Jackets Rally Past Lanier 42-40 In Overtime

In a tense contest at the St. Ane Aimys gym the Jackets edged Lanier 42-40 after a 40-40 deadlock at regulation and 8-8 in overtime. Shay O'Doherty secured the win with a running jumper at the horn, while Camacho of Latlet led scoring with 12 points and Edwards added 10 for Latlet.

Shay O'Doherty At. Ane ‘Bony Letonjackets Vicory Lanier Vokes St. Ane Aimys O'Doherty Andries Teste Camacho Latlet Ed da Ney Anthony Axcieets Tay Vera Daley Rivera O'Doherty AH. Re Hello Workin TSS Meadenciates Coneae Carrasino Mathlorionas Hh Fiskee Ward Mineehurn Jus Cauniler Pt Terie Dain Batloeree

Catinians Contractors Branefors Ky February 2010

Fragmentary notice from Branefors Kentucky in February 2010 reports vacated contracts or vacancies in the industrial relations department. Names and details are garbled but indicate contractor activity and official action. The readable bits point to a local industrial concerns matter with missing context.

Catinien Branefors Chott Ntite Thaterd

Army League showdown halts Flyers title bid at Anny Field

The Kelly Pield Flyers face Randolph Field Ramblas in a decisive Army League match at Emicks Field. Leader Emicks Field, on a five-game streak, can end Kelly’s last title hopes by defeating Camyy Nore moyle and securing the championship berth tonight at 7 pm.

Kelly Pield Flyers Willy Jeff Flyers Randolph Field Emicks Field Kelly Camyy Noremoyle Kelly Field

Josh Williams Gets Line Job at Temple

Philadelphia February 20. Harold Josh Wie Mays, ex Pittsburgh halfback, named backfield coach at Temple University to replace Henry Frnka Tutthecu. Announcement made here by Athletic Director Earl R. Yirnmans.

Josh Williams Temple Philadelphia Harold Josh Wie Mays Pittsburgh Temple University Henry Frnka Tutthecu AtlMetic Eart R. Yirnmans

Alice Marble and Troupe Open At Municipal Auditorium

San Antonio fans await a Friday exhibition at the Municipal auditorium featuring Alice Marble Dan Budge Tilden and Mary Hardwick. The show includes two sets between Marble and Hardwick with Budge Tilden, a mixed doubles finale and a strong advance sale push by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Tickets 180 and 120 main floor and balcony 5 cents. student rates 49 cents with school ID.

San Antonio Thaedig Waele Municipal Auditorium Dan Budge Alice Marble Bll ‘Tilden Mary Hardwick Budec Tilden Miss Marble Miss Hardwick Budge Jether

Freebooters Open Polo Win Over San Antonio Whites

Freebooters opened the polo trophy tournament with a 8 to 2 victory over the San Antonio Whites. Tom Mather and Co. G Benham each scored twice, while Clyde Palmer and Bill Harry led the riders. Bonham and Palmer also contributed goals as the winners built a commanding early lead.

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Austin Stars Box At Exhibition Meet

The Austin Stars will box in a dual meet featuring Ray Walters the heavyweight champion of Austin Golden Gloves district and Gulaerk Shamaist the 260 pound finalist who won San Antonio Golden Gloves. The event, at the University of Texas gym, will showcase local boxers including 114 pound Charles Parda 125 pound Roy Buroman 135 pound Homer Chalk 40 and 185 pound Vayis Alexander.

Ray Walis Chammpion Austins Gulaerk Shamaist Austin San Antonies Baie Alitenta MG. A Texas Reinen Mach A. Squiad Wesley Payor Charles Parda Roy Buroman Homer Chalk Dine Adams Vayis Alexansder Weidtay Illiit

Lady Basket Ball Coach Struck By Hard Loss

Abe Houston, former San Antonio sporting goods salesman, coached Eagle Paty High in a consolation final loss at Cotulla tournament. The team was defeated 46 to 0, a blow to pride that left Coach Houston embarrassed. Shea Ruby McFarland, a student at Lake College in San Antonio, praised as a good coach.

Abe Houston San Antonio Sporting Goods Eagle Paty High School Mbarrasses Wil

Richarz Defeats Jordan in Fort Worth Golden Gloves Bout

Wilbert Richarz, famed San Antonio boxer, returned from retirement to face Jordan and Corona in the Walterweight Trials at Fort Worth. He knocked out Jordan in the first round and decisioned Corona in the second round, earlier beating both opponents in August. Richarz predicted a quick finish if he met Corona again.

Richarz Morris Coruna Jordan Fort Worth Wilbert Richarz San Antonio Wilbert Alf Loveymendt Abilene Elever Corona Sand Misshal Corona Wiehart

Texas Money to Ride on Dispose Saturday

Texas money rides Saturday with a $20,000 feature at lawn-side park. Notable entrants include Kid Herta’s group from Vancouver and Chick Sanghez, both seen as potential big-money contenders. Boston plans for Bow fod Mees workouts at Pliman Sullivan Park noted, with QuEesy Stengel arranging two daily sessions at the clubhouse.

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Joe Medwick Key to Dodgers in National League Drive

In Havana dispatches Gayle Talbot notes Joe Medwick’s improved form and steady fielding as the Dodgers prepare to challenge Cincinnati. Medwick, a seasoned slugger, is seen as pivotal to the club’s offense and morale, with Duracher praising his leadership and health as the team seeks a pennant.

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