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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1941

Page

7

Jefforsn High Mustangs Rapid District Tourney Run

Jeffers on High School Mustangs advance to the semi finals of District 92 basketball after a strong win over Medina City and a 31-8 halftime lead in their Friday night contest. Harry Hamilton’s team, the city champions, appear the class of the field as they prepare for the 8 p.m. final against Kerr Wise Alamo Heights winner. Sutherland Springs and Medina City also featured in the district action with notable performances by Marivel Garcia Jod Dunkum and Gerald.

Jefforem High School Mustangs Avige Jefferson Harry Hamilton Sutherland Springs Sore ‘and Siguin Matadore New Braunfels Mustangs Agein Alamo Heights Medina City Hedari Chapion Bitton Frogs Pe Marivel Garcia Jod Dunkum Gerald Dolin Joan Irvin Baby" Martin Midiiin Bexar County Wollage Greebon Medinas Martin Harry ‘Val Bibber Daniels Dick Reiner Wayne Pickus Ralph Elleworth Thay Aid Menlo Vetghits Wilh Renner Pickels Ellsworth Tach McDaniels Goren Adee Rig Lutz Wallace Mitte Henry Lad Poo Smith Alfehneff Jimmy Rhein Tander Boolb Batnt Tofterson Bathert Jani Mignott Jessernaha Exringa Senge Woidetfaraon Rutherland Enelnga

Five district champions vie for state schoolboy title tonight

District race updates reveal Robstown clinching District 26 while Fort Worth, Dallas, El Paso and other cities chase city or district crowns. Several series wrap tonight with Canyon to Brownwood and Lubbock areas in focus as mistrict champions are named.

Fort Worth Ken Amon G. Carter Poly Slash Robstown Cofton Mathis Rabsteen Bryan el Paso Ramedhrough Sanset Dallas City Teff Davis

Arkansas Clinches Solo SWC Title With 67 42 Win

Arkansas clinched at least a solo SWC championship by crushing TCU 67 42 as Johnnie Adams scored 36 points to break the conference scoring record. SMU remains with a mathematical chance but must win at Dallas next weekend to threaten. Arkansas next faces Texas Tech at Fort Worth and Texas at Austin in upcoming games.

Arkansas Christian Razorbacks Bre Texas Mustangs Packers Jommy Adams Hib Kirk Patrick Baylor Fort Worth Texas At Austin Rice Texas A M.st College Station Qaoleht

New Brant triumphs in tight basketball clash

Unclear OCR reads like a box score summary with scattered team names. Key phrases mention New Brant, Minged free throws, and Semin, suggesting a close game. Specifics such as dates, places, or complete team names are missing, but the fragment implies a scoring event and a late foulline sequence.

Five in Row for West Texas Buffs

The West Texas State Buffs won their fifth straight conference game, defeating Texas A. 87 to 47. The Buffs head to San Antonio to face St. Mary’s while preparing for next week’s schedule. Jayelinas of Seingseville features in the recap.

Canyon Feo Texas State Buffs Texas A Jayelinas Seingseville

Catholic Grade-School Basketball Playoffs Set

Grade schools schedule four championship games and two consolation matches at center. Sacred Heart advances to meet Guadalupe at 9, followed by Perpetual Help vs St Marys. Henry’s faces St Anthony’s at 11. Semi final times and consolation rounds noted. Friday results include Perpetual Help over St Cecelia and Bt Mary’s over St Fernand in a tightly contested opening night.

Lely Way Centat Yin Sacred Heart Guad Alupe Porpetal Help Ya Bt Mary's Henry's St. Anthony’s Winatra Wight Perpetual Help St. Cecelia Agm Eid Mary'a Fernand

Aggie Swimmers Set for A Meet at Texas A M

Aggie swimming team hosts a meet featuring star sprinters Muaahtog and Teuna A ang, with college squad entries. Bop Taylor and Barold Hensley have set six pool records and three Southwest Conference marks in recent meets. Riders Don Smith, Dean Smorth, Gus Clemens, Frank Scott, John Conaway, Bell Scott, Ea Harding, and John Ferrera will push to outscore the opposing collegians. An ARGC Water Polo exhibition adds entertainment for the fans. Program begins at 7:30.

Hely Teuna A. Ang Antonio Y Leary Might Atari T He Ags Bop Taylor Barold Hensley Meinhein Collegians Don Smith Dean Smorth Gus Clemens Frank Scott John Conaway Bell Scott Ea Harding John Ferrera ARGC

Texas boxers easy winners in campus meet title

University of Texas Longhorn boxing team dominated a four bout meet at an unnamed gym against San Antonio M G A. Bantam Frank Barron defeated Charles Pardo featherweight Nick Pomonis outpointed Roy Brnoag. Ed Scarborough beat Homer Chalk in lightweight. Gilbert Davis won welterweight over Jimmy Ad ons. Davis Alexander lost to Alfred Tatteese of Fort Sam Houston in an exhibition.

University of Texas

Portamouth pro Harper shocks field in Thomasville golf

Chandler Harper a little known Portsmouth Va pro turned pro six years ago led the $3000 Thomasville Open after a 33 34 87 in the pro-am prelim. He shared the top with 145 players in a record field while Byron Nelson and Herb Hogan posted strong 68 and 70 scores in the 54 hole event at Glen Aryon.

Thomasville Portamouth Chandler Harper Tye Burper Byron Nelson Herb Hogan Nelson Hogan Glen Aryon

National Y Tourney Set in Pittsburgh

The National YMCA Tournament was announced for April 4 and 5 in Pittsburgh after a committee meeting on the annual event. The details emerged from the local session with plans for the national meet and participation by YMCA teams.

Michigan grid crowds up as Harmen stars draw fans

Ann Arbor reports show All American Tommy Harmen and teammates drew record in games at the University of Michigan last season. Attendance soared to about 60,000 with gate receipts over 150,000 after bond retirements and plant debt reductions left the athletic program healthier. Professors Rigier and Algler praised students and athletes for balancing academics with sports while denying scandals or idle wealth.

Ann Arbor Mich Tommy Harmen University of Michigan Ralph W. Rigier Chaiman Board On Control of Physical Education Michigan Algler Ale Young Amet

Classy Kansas Cagers Face Ratlers in Intersections Tilt

St Marys University Rollers host Kansas Wesleyan cagers in a Saturday night intersectional game at Saint Marys. Coach Gene Johnson leads the Kansans toward four games afterward as they clash with the Rabblers led by Sam Heyshany. Expected starters include Avky Groswell, Rasy Vorpahl, Chico Caloiel, and Mike Ball amid a backcourt to frontcourt defensive battle.

Midwest St. Mary's San Antonians Kansas Wesleyan University Croy Satna Kay Iwkdlands Jed Gene Johnson Stinere Sam Heyshany Avky Groswell Rasy ‘Vorpahl Chico Caloiel Miké Ball Marys Roccer

Freebooters Win Polo Cup Final at Miler Field

Freebooters defeated Wichita Falls 8 to 4 in the finals of the annual polo tournament Friday afternoon. Harold Harry led Wichita Falls with two goals, while Hugh Pitesmons and Floyd contributed goals for the Freebooters. Benhni Nek and Tom Aether are listed among players in the scrappy encounter.

Baturray Asx Wichita Falls Miler Field Harold Harry Thvice Wichita Hugh Pitesmons Vie Haridiay Floyd Mind Tod He Ereghaotrrn Wietslinpall CG Benhni Nek Tom Aether Harald Barry de Vloyd Guintanilia Ofelsia Uripires Marge Wean Yangba Taferee Don

Sunday Schools Triumph Sees First In Sunday League

Sunday Schools Mexican Christinenatitute won 21 to 20 over First Evin geliqul on Friday night at Woodlawn gym Nashon. Woodlawn Methodist, led by Tad Woodlawn, plays next week for the league title after a 23 to 10 victory over Central Christian.

Smith Wootlawn McGinn Ivers Snathoff Central Looway Arpustrann Firat Evin Taflamek Torres Ie

Kelley Heads for Camp as Minneapolis Club Plans Spring Camp

Kelley, president of the Minneapolis baseball club of the American Association, heads from Minneapolis for the club’s spring camp at New Braunfels. Mrs. Kelley accompanies him. The Kelley party, including chauffeur and Crainey, will head for Texas, with the team ordered to report March 7.

Hike Kelley Minnneapolis Rai Minneapolis Braunfete Foust Hotel Drilers Mihateapolis

Vines and White Feature Houston Golf Showdown

In Houston on February 2, 1941, Vines, famed Californian golfer, contemplates changing his mind about full competition as he targets major titles. He defeats 19 year old Tyrell E. Garth Jr. of Beaumont after a tough match, while Ed White ousts state champion Bob Coffey. Stedle and Ringel draw strong crowds as top contenders in the draft-influenced field.

Houston Flsworth Vines Vines Californina genes—Vines Ed White White Steorg Coffey Buly Bob Coffey Tyrelle Garth Jr Beaumont Frank Stedle Hot Springs Ark Powerbouse Bothy Ringel Riegel Abel Stiedle George Young White Riegel Bui ‘Tuckee Dallas Smil Creel Reynolds Smith Ossly Carlton Jy Selman Tin Welsh

Texas Tech Upsets Phillips in Overtime Clash

The Red Raiders toppled Phillips 99 86 in Amarillo as Texas Tech pulled a late surge. Oklahoma, fresh from beating Arkansas Razorbacks, edged Texas Tech 34 32 in a tense overtime battle.

Texas Tech Phillips Amarillo Web Can Inko Oklahoma Outfit Arkansas Razorbacks Red Raiders

Pro Tennis Stars Entertains at Municipal Auditorium

A crowd of 3175 watched J C C players Tilden Budge Marble and Hardwick in a charity tennis show at the Municipal Auditorium. Budge and Tilden split sets with Marble and Hardwick, with Tilden’s backhand drawing the loudest cheers. The event raised funds for the Junior Chamber of Commerce and featured Brackenridge football ball boys, promising a strong tour stop for the troupe.

Ban Antono Don Budge Dempsey and Louie Alles Marble Mary Hardwick Miss Hardwick Tilden Budge Nim T Thden Simon Miss Marble Corer Mins Hardwick Jack Harris Allee Markly Fleanor Tennant Eliniey Wb Nudan Potchernick’s Spemsn George ‘Tucker Lie Contr Biel Tiden Brackenridge

TCU 10 HIRE CAGE COACH

Fort Worth Feb 22 A new basketball coach with football duties will be employed by Texas Christian University. The board authorized the move after an athletic committee recommendation and named Mike Brunthelmy as football coach and cage skipper for five seasons.

Fort Worth Texas Christian Wyiveralty Donn D. Ropers Mike Brunthelmy Cage Trishman Bram Rogers

Baseball Asks No Favors In Army Draft

New York reports strong stand by major league owners against deferments for players. Hank Greenberg denied seeking occupational relief. Connie Mack, Jack Zeller, Harry Grabiner, and other executives stated they would not request deferments. Yankees and Reds echoed hands off the draft policy. Phillies and Cubs leaders supported servicing, while officials noted baseball’s morale role. Arnovich appealed for deferment but was refused. Giants president Stouchm suggested service timing.

New York UPI Ball Slo Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Detroit Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Associated Press Jack Zeller The Tigers Walster O. Briggs Harry Grabiner Chicago White Sox Basebal Faol Eugene Stack White Sox Exl Garrow New York Yonkees Yankees Tha Nasional Jengun Warren Glos Cincinimti Reds Ike Gerry Nugent Phillies Phils Hugh Milcahy Roy Bruner Kim Gallagner Chicago Gubs Uinb Greenberg Morrie Arnovich New York Giants Arnovich Horace Stouchm Giants Bn Mullst Jt ML Stas Keene Tig Eeeulb Xevetat Leoth

Miley and Bauer Tie in Medal Golf

Miley of Lexington Kentucky and Jen Bauer of Providence tie in medal golf at the 4 hole women’s tournament. Final round yesterday at Mushiy. Miley carded 232 and Bauer 229, both with strong scores despite rough conditions.

Miley Bauer Nassau Marion Miley Lexington Jen Bier Providence Mushiy Follean

Money Making Suggestion to Wouse Wilves

A brief note outlines a money making suggestion for a household project this may involve simple crafts and small-scale sales. It mentions potential tools and materials and emphasizes practical steps to start with limited effort. No specific people places or organizations are named.

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