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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1941
Page
6
BeEs delay opening drill as locker installation lags and field under repair. Casey Stengel aims to resume on Monday with pitchers and catchers to join Sunday session. City promises lockers temporarily while long term facilities are readied. backstop and diamond condition noted amid rains.
Texas Wesleyans sealed the Texas Conference basketball championship with an 54 to 41 victory over Trinity Friday night, extending their unbeaten streak to eleven games. The win solidified their lead as league leaders in Waxahachie.
Miami gossip centers on the Flamingo Stakes a 20 000 added three year old classic at Hialeah drawing big crowds for Bimelech debut. The race marks a potential Derby favorite return after last season's setback with fans eager to see his form against top rivals in a high profile meet.
Joe McCluskey and Al Blozis head to Madison Square Garden for the national indoor championships. McCluskey, veteran distance contender, seeks another title while Blozis aims to prove a top contender as New York U and others vie for medals in relays and field events.
The crowd reached 24,267 at Hialeah Park for the Flamingo Stakes day event, the largest in three years. Don Mont, the long-priced contender, won the six furlongs in 1:13 2/5, narrowly beating Bee, with Woolfred Farm’s Wool fifth in the field and Bimelech-angle betting heavy.
Ramb lers beat Ingleside Oiler 39 to 15 at Ingleside court. Hansen Holler starred for the Oilers with late points, while Har din Moore led the Tasers. The report also mentions Whirlaway and Derby prospects involving草 names and trainer Herbert M. Woolf among others.
Mrs Hartiet Atkins posted a d and 1 victory over Mes Jolen Yves in a Friday match play event. Several results followed: Mrs Lipsooine beat Mrs Armstrong one up, Greenwood defeated Krisch 3 and 2, Margaret Hury over Christo pher 3 and 2, Sikes over Hank one up in 13 holes, Neilson over Kaylan 2 up, Kane over Burger 7 one up, Bartnett edged Rise by the same margin, with entries continuing and Meredith Hunt as a competitor observed.
Challedon and Midland head a strong field in the $1000 San Antonio handicap with a final prep for the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap. The Maryland star and Seabiscuit rival face stiff competition from Can't Walt General Manager and others as a pivotal prep at Santa Anita Park.
In Chicago Tony Zale stops Steve Mamakos in the 14th round to defend his middleweight crown before a crowd of 14,906. Mamakos led on points early after a fierce rally, but Zale's late blows sealed the victory. Hostak also stops Burnette in the first round as boxers from Seattle and Chicago vie for honors. Gate receipts total $57,450.
Boxing results list numerous fighters from United States and abroad, with several knockouts noted in a rapid, garbled recap. Names include Tony Zale, George Barnette, Gunnar Darland, Jimy Webb, Melo Heltion, Cecil Fludacn, and Larry Vaneron among others. The text also references locations in New York, Seattle, Detroit, Riverside, Philadelphia, and more with unclear, partially legible details.
St. Anthony's ellomjackets chase a share of the Southwest Academic league lead by visiting unbeaten San Marcos Academy Cubs Saturday night. A recent 42-30 win over the Tigers cited as momentum for the Jackets, who also aim to claim the top spot in league play.
Sam Harshany, a 28 year old catcher from St Louis and El Marino’s star, weighs about 200 pounds and wants a major offer backstopped by a new club. He says he’d rather play elsewhere than remain with the Browns, noting spring trials and his disability to secure a clear position.
Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz records Casey Stengel assessing the Boston Bees as a young team, noting strong pitching could create a hard-to-beat club. He warns against complacency, praising Johnny Cooney and Westerrell while signaling a fast, energetic spring for the squad.
The paragraph recalls Casey Brenge’s past with John McGraw and the New York Giants seven years ago. It notes the team trained in San Antonio and Casey’s awareness of weather impacts, predicting the climate will affect play similar to McGraw’s era. The piece hints at Casey’s calm readiness and the season’s anticipated challenges.
New York February 22 1971 Illinwy Webb defeats Tommy Tucker in nine rounds at Madison Square Garden to narrow candidates to succeed Billy Conn in the light heavyweight field. Webb’s win comes amid rivalries with the New York State Athletic Commission and the National Boxing Association as talks continue on the post Conn era and potential eliminations for a title shot.
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