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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

11

This Cage Trip May Backfire On Road to Denver

The Phillips 66 team from Oklahoma travels west to play a series in Southern California as amateur sports figure Dudley Bohamway praises the effort. They face Lockheed Aircraft tonight, Bank of America tomorrow, and Lockheed again Friday, with Portland and Eugene games before returning to defend their title March 16-28 in Denver.

Los Angeles Phillips 66 Hanker Dale Oklahoma Arrivis Dudley Bohamway California Denver Nutfit Lockheed Aircraft Bank of America

Demaret Seeks Putting Touch In Florida Open

Faph Petersburg Florida February 25 Aghemy Demaret golf's forgole pelocan of the year seeks the putting touch in the $8000 Petersburg open hoping to build on the form that made him hot during the 1940 winter circuit. A field of 168 golfers signed up for eight eight-hole rounds today and tomorrow with Johnny Bulla and Jug McSpaden among entrants.

Faph Orce Prpettelng Eithar Rolice du Demaret Renin Ky Laffoon Chicago Pasadena Johnny Bulla God Herold Jug" McSpaden Winchester Mass Thomasville Eighiell

Ownby Beats Beard in Ten Round Championship Bout

Eddie Ownby, the 18-year-old protégé of titleholder Kid Herman, outboxed the veteran Roy Beard of Odessa over ten rounds at Municipal Auditorium in Brownwood. Beard, cut and battered, failed to land cleanly as Ownby showed sharper punching and improved all‑around skill, earning a unanimous decision amid a weak crowd.

Johnny Janes Eddie Dwnby Rocks Ik Roy Beard Odessa Sam Slotsky Municipal Auditorium Beard Brownwood Kid" Herman Herman Davee Owney Goon Ownby Bill Daves Ritchie Mack McGeever Kia Azteca Rangty Mack Alves Musco IX. C. Borrade Tavede Mendoza Joe Lauis Apportance Ad Ring Factory Fieht Kamaty Pryos Valades Terry Young San Angelo

Fight Results by the Ammnciated True Kaukarma

Wis Pildwick from Kaukauna defeats Bn Bulien in a knockout. Savannati GeorgFreddin from Ohio outpoints Tomey Kiyone in a middleweight bout. Toronto Dyve Cantitoux tops Camp Solerat while Vie Deuteurt defeats Low Sehnwarty in New York. Jimmy Garrikon earns a points win in Los Angeles over Chuey Yar os. Multiple other bouts are listed with inconsistent spellings and locales.

Kaukarma Wis Pildwick Kaukauna Bn Bulien Tabith Savannati Freddin ‘Poor Coluabis Ohio Tomey Kiyone Savasinah Tadianapolis Droyd Mowart Dawson Charleatan W. Va Toronto

Rams Run to 21 Wins as They Beat Pirates 84 to 36

Georgetown February 24 Texas Weslayan Rams registered their twenty first victory of the season by crushing the Bairmen Pirates 84 to 36. It was a conference game and the Pirates suffered their eleventh defeat.

Georgetown Texas Weslayan Ure

Broadway in 1941 still buzzing with stage and film hits

A reviewful chronicle notes 1941 winter theater and film buzz. Mentions Lady in the Dark, Pal Joey, Old Acquaintance, The Corn Is Green, and playful comedies. Highlights The Magic Lanterns, Go West, Mr and Mrs Sutt, Strawberry Blonde, and other live and screen attractions.

Capyr Steeel Pan Aman Hattie Joey Charley Broadway Deeter Lester Robi Montgomery Gimne Raymond Gardle Lombard Mrs. Sutth James Gaghey Olivia DeHavilland Rita Hayworth

Rattlers and HSU clash in Canyon basketball clash

West Texas State Bulls beat St Marys Rattlers in San Antonio to remain unbeaten in league play. Bulls finish with four wins over both St Marys and Texas A. and M. Rattlers set to play HSU in Abilene next, with lineups listed for both teams.

Lafeth Brooken Fotos

Bird Dogs Grand Junction Tenn Heb 26.1 AP

With the strong early showing of a pointer and a seller on the record, handlers attacked their gains as the field settled into a second day. Rauwlgin, a rare-haired hound, led an opening pace with Reet of Charleston noting an adept entry. Stardust’s race was marked by several faults and penalties, while Mist Glorie L Phelps of Airport drew attention with 12 wins but some style charges.

Grand Junction Tenn Bella Tien Rauwlgin Baviain FG. Reet Charleston W. Va Finda Gad Homewand Stardust Ralutor Kemory Surry Jr Pittsmsarga Stardust Imatrone Hiemerun Airport Glaudié L. Phelps Aikou C. Airort Atyle Hevy

Challedon Set to Start in Coast Cap at Santa Anita

Santa Anita awaits Saturday's big mile and a quarter handicap with Challedon aiming to defend his title. Marylander Challedon turned in a sharp 156 4-8 workout on a slow track, boosting hopes, while rivals Midland Mickland and Can't Wait loom large with strong career earnings. Porter's Cap, a Howard stable youngster, may run if he can withstand the distance and field competition.

Los Angeles Mr. Charledon Santa Anita Maryland Santa Ana Bia William OT. Brann Whitey Whitehill Hind George Woolf Nik Best Mickland, le & Group of Midland Charles Howard Fairy Porter Cap Challedon Ineurancey

Hollywood Park Racing Weekend Plans and Wide Open Derby

The article outlines upcoming Hollywood Park events with a $75,000 Widener Stakes and a $25,000 ok stakes, plus a $10,000 Preilershen leap. Jockey FA Smith is sidelined by a shoulder injury while Col. E. It, Bradles, and Brende oversee preparations for the colt's final appearance before the Waiver event. The meet runs May 23 to July 28 with high attendance expected as Widener Day closes. Several notable horses and riders, including Gustave Rine’s Ringie and Rayat Ban, are highlighted, and trainer statements indicate shifts in entries and shipping plans to Pimlico after the Hialeah meet.

FA. Smith Col. E. It Bradles Atur Bimelveh Ao San Menda Brende Norucmen

Pigeon Racing From Norman to San Antonio Flight Record

The Louris race covered 408.151 miles from Norman to San Antonio with 261 birds reaching home. The first bird clocked at 14:59:28 am. top speeds listed include Val L. Gillett 74.862 and John Gvingk 607.558 yards per minute in a complete standings table.

Louris Pledaeelee Highland Park Norman Thistile Mine San Antonio Val L. Gillett John Gvingk Petersen BRS Wi R. Murray ES. Petersen John G. Vinek Vogt Hil

Milestones and Local Happenings Describe Busy Week

Bexar area notes show Billy Ronk heading to the Philippines as part of Uncle Sam’s sailors. Teasing tennis plans by Mar Teen Ronk with pointers from few named coaches. Virginia booking at Majestie for Saturday and Smily Williams helping at candy counter. Birthday of Robert Qaesserr, and N Y state conservation official remarks on berry-pickers and forest fires. Installment plan for airplane trips begins March 1, plus dances at Kit Kat club and other local curiosities.

Frank Howard Eugene Spears Billy Ronk Philippine Islands Uncle Sara Marteen Ronk Alice Marrie Sill Tilden Despa Virginia Culle Carolyn Lee Smily Williams Majestia MHS Robert Qaesserr Mary Zottarella Frances Marie Greco Lght Fantastic Radin Dr. 1 Lew Valentine San Antonio

Novikoff Dreams of Big League Hitting Debut

Chicago audiences await Lon Novikoff as a possible major leaguer after a stellar Pacific Coast League season. Despite boasting batting titles and strong totals, critics doubt whether the Russian 25 year old can hit big league pitching. Cub fans want proof before signing him to a contract.

Chicago Lon Novikoff Fama Lou Spuras Vaudevilly Shulowa Bucky Waileys Foul Derringer Lon Warneke Else’ Wovikoff Texas Cub Joe Marty Ie Coast Rescue Phillies Corker ‘Triplett Wesociathon American Association Downie Daslesgandra Dominic Novikolt Lin Lo Tit Drezy Dean Nttie Cubs

TCU Winds Up Without Victory in Cage Season

Fort Worth February 26 The Texas Christian University Horned Frogs end the season with a 38 36 loss to Southern Methodist University in Southwest Conference play. The Frogs finish 1-12 in conference and 4-32 over two seasons. Buddy Barsan led TCU with 12 points while Grover Keeton added 13 for SMU.

TCU Fort Worth WDP Texas Christan University Horned Frogs Southern Methodist University T. OL UL Tne T. O U. Tably Frogs Mustangs Grover Keeton Buddy Barsan

USC Coach Cravath Named Head at San Francisco University

Jeff Cravath, longtime USC assistant football coach, has been named head football coach at the University of San Francisco. He succeeds George Mailey who resigned after a disappointing 0-4-3 season. Cravath will be assisted by Bil Howard and Al Tassl, who previously served with Mailey.

Ban Pficanuisid Jeff Cravath University of Southern California University of San Francisco Guch George Uke Maley Cravyath Bil Howard U.S. C al ‘Tassl la Mailey

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