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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

15

Godoy Out Burn-a-Month Plan Collapses

NEW YORK Feb 20 INS promoter Mike Macobs abandons a planned April 15 Los Angeles meeting with Arturo Godoy causing a threatened rearrangement of the month long fight plan. Godoy requests postponement to August to complete motion picture work in South America. Michigan boxing chief John J Hetteke says the Louie Abe Simon Detroit bout slated for March 21 is not yet formed.

New York INS Mike Macobs Arturo Godoy Los Angeles Tavobn Godoy South America John J. Hetteke Michigan State Boxing Commission Jie Aparn Louie-Abe Simon Detroit

PGA Championship to be Played July 7 13 at Cherry Hills

Tom Walsh president of the Professional Golfers Association announced the 1941 PGA Championship will be held July 7 to 13 at Cherry Hills in Denver. The selection followed a poll of the association's executive committee. Byron Nelson, defending champion from Toledo, Ohio, won last year at Hershey by defeating Sam Snead in a playoff.

Miami Fla Tom Walsh Professional Golfers Association Cherry Hills Denver Goto Ralph Gullahi Walsh Association Byron Nelsom Toledo Ohi

Handball Tourney Nears Title as Defenders Lead

MINNEAPOLIS Feb 2 Defending champion Stanley Tille of Harrisburg and Jack Srenco of St. Louis remained front runners for final singles honors at the national handball tournament. Hintz breezed past Richard Girardot 21-3 21-2 in straight sets, Srenco won two of three from A G Hanson 6-21 21-47 24-2, and Earl Srenco of St. Louis beat Lowis Bantle 21-6 21-18 to reach the third round.

Minneapolis Stanley Tille Harrisburg Jack Srenco St. Louis Hintz Richard Girardot Anderton Ind Srenco A. G. Hanson Duluth

Kansans Set Sail For Texas Mexico Tour

Kansas Wesleyan basketball team coached by Gene Johnson heads to Texas and Mexico on a four day schedule starting with a game against St. Mary's College in San Antonio. The tour includes matches in Mexico City against city leagues and the University of Mexico City with potential stops in Monterey and Torreon before returning to Kansas.

Balina Kansas Wesleyan Texas Mexico Gene Johnson St. Mary's College San Antonio Mexico City University of

Fight Results at Ih8 Annociates Press

Cleveland Tony Musto outpointed Tuddy Knox in a 394 to 166 bout. Day ton Obie stopped Frankie Tern inova after 5. Des Moines Lee Savol outpointed Selman Martin 195 to 212. Wilkes Barre Pattower Huston, Wilker Barree Bran eject Montanari 145 New York 10.

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Babe Phelps Delayed by Influenza For Dodgers

Havana news reports catcher Babe Phelps will delay reporting to spring training with the Brooklyn Dodgers after arriving in Miami and suffering a relapse. Secretary John McDonald announced the setback and said the start of workouts is postponed until further notice.

Havana Babe Phelps Brooklyn Dodgers John McDonald Phelps Miami

Dorazio defends self against Halu ka punch and dives charge

Allentown reports Gus Dorazio, knocked out by Joe Louis in Philadelphia, denying senator Haluska’s dive accusation. Dorazio says he believed he was winning until told in the dressing room he was knocked out, recalling Louis’s decisive punch that ended the bout as 155,902 spectators watched.

Allentown Gus Dorazio Joe Lous Philadelphia Gus Pennsylvania John J. Haluka Jimmy Wilson Hough Trey Haluska Louis Dorazio H Haluska Bob Gus Tevir Jerome Jaspan Pennsylvania Germte Pennsylvania Rethiotic Commission Ching fDorwalo Matehrd

Atherton to Crack Down on Colleges

Moscow Idaho February 20 Edwin N Atherton Pacific Coast conference athletic commissioner indicated that one or more California schools will suffer the result of recruiting violations by alumni and he hinted that an institute inquiry will be conducted in San Francisco within two weeks Placing responsibility for alleged violations upon alumnus groups he said all coaches have been observing the node No specific complaints were indicated

Moscow Idaho Edwin N. Atherton Pacific Coast California Sant Francisco

College basketball scores across many teams reported

The page lists numerous college games with varied results. Notable margins include Georgetown 87 over Rutgers 62, Western Union 45, Villanova 92 over Long Island 24, Indiana State 49 over Valparaiso 27, and Ohio Wesleyan 50 over Western. Also shown are many smaller matchups and inconsistent spellings typical of OCR from the era.

Mary Iba Associated Venn Army West Vilginis Wavy Pennsylvania Pony State Georgetown Harvard New York Favdhingan Auburn Howard J Harlow Texas Lavoin Chicaro Villanova Long Talsad Michigan State St Ants AN. Oya Tonoph's Unior Tawa Weatern Union Berinnes Dhutttan Ohio Wealeyan Woniaon Magnt Union Cherity Indiana State Valnavaian St. Norbert Garrallas Mississippi Mississipni Louisiana Tech CeMenayy Northern Mich Slate Detroit Tech North Gentrel Tech Orn Hindley Tole Wesleyan

Col Bradley Seeks Derby Glory Despite Absences

Louisville reports Col Bradley lacking derby nominations as the 1942 Ken tucks derby field forms. The veteran owner writes from Kentucky detailing health issues and plans to rely on two-year-olds for a possible comeback, noting past Derby participation and the absence of a Bradley entry this year.

Louisville K. R. Headley Bradley Lexington Col Watt J. Winn Ghyrehill Downs Aned Frignis Sents Adéet Colonel Winns Variende Jack Nave Bryan R Etation Colonel Bradley Isis

Span Am Baseball and League Merger Formed

Span-Am Baseball, Cage and Grid leagues unite under a new incorporated body led by Alexdova president and Gonzalez Graz as directors. Fifteen charter members join with a one year stadium lease and repair plan. meetings set for late February to revive the baseball league under Latin American Sports association oversight.

Gonzalo Graz Fiw Yar Daele Sindom Gusmin Halel Pebranry Jarischelan Latin-American Sporta Association

Ice Hockey Scores and League Standings Mixed Report

Ice hockey results from multiple American leagues show Minneapolis and Philadelphia teams in decisive games. Cleveland, Omaha, and Saint Louis posted wins while Pittsburgh, New Haven, and others faced losses. National and American leagues schedule upcoming games, with conference standings and notices appearing in the back section.

San Antonio prep heats for Santa Anita handicap

Chalcedon and Miclend share top weight of 128 pounds for Saturdays San Antonio champion prep for the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap. Trainer T Whittenill pushes Chalcedon toward peak form amid minor injuries. Cant Walt and Wino Puro among entries with 116 and 128 pounds respectively, along with a field including Sweepida Viscounty Gen Maneger and others aiming for the prize.

Los Angeles Chalcedon W.L. Brann Miclend Howard Stable Wil San Antonio Santa Anita Chailedon T. Whitteniil Midand Walt Myron Selznicks J. F. Waters Wino Puro Sweeplda Viscounty Gen’ Maneger Aysterical Wool Woof Rough Mass Big Ben Bay View Wedding Call Aethelwald Royal Brusader Botingusoire Mr. Grindy Dordian 1 Barrancoca Valdin Groom

Boxing Saints Beaten Again by St Marys Team

Joe Mitchell again proved pivotal for St Marys as he KOed Johnny Castile in the third round to give the Rattlers a rare win over Pere penual Help Athletics. The St Marys squad won two bouts to Pere penuals five in a Thursday night meet at the gym. Other results included Irwin’s decision over Pelletere at 185 pounds and Morena’s points win over Stark at 140 while Guest drew with Alojns in a heavyweight. Leonard Wrasivell knocked out Lusty Filme in the second round of a scheduled three rounder.

Joe Mitchell Johnny Castile St. Mary's University Perepenual Help Mitchell Costin Rattlers St. Mary's Spain Battler Sym Tom Irwin Ray Pelletere Emanuel Falcon Coses Gatfroy Don Bilva Iay Alkire Joe Morena Mark Stark Jesse Morales Geng Seng J Rudy Guest Restitor Erertball Joe Alojns Leonard Wrasivell Lusty Filme

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