Demaret Wins San Francisco Match Play Open Title
Jimmy Demaret of Houston defeated Willie Goggin 2 and 1 in the 36 hole final to seize the $5000 San Francisco match play open championship and rise as the leading money winner with earnings from Los Angeles and Oakland events. He led throughout and never trailed, then posted a steady finish on the Lake Merced course amid biting wind and sharp putting. In San Francisco Ellsworth Vines claimed another amateur title by beating Jack Wershey of Oakland 6 and 5 in the 18 hole final, signaling his return to form as he plans to play winter events.
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City League poised for three way tie in final round
In a City League basketball wrap up Monday night, Union Stockyards tops with 2–0 in the second half but could share the lead with SAMSCO if Stockyards lose to SAMSCO in the Woodlawn gym twin bill. A Hospital matchup could also push Station Hospital into a three way tie for first as the league moves toward playoffs in February.
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Garcia in U. S. to Defend His Title
Filipino featherweight contender Ceterine Garcia arrives in Los Angeles ahead of a potential February 22 title defense against Henry Armstrong. Garcia traveled from Manila after defeating Glen Lee, with promoter Mike Jacoke and Garcia’s manager George Parnassus expressing plans to discuss the bout.
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George Parnassus
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Mike Jacoke
New York
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Yankees Start April 16 Opener for Fifth Title Run
New York Yankees open defense of their four straight American League pennants on April 16 against the Philadelphia Athletics. The schedule shows 21 night games, with opening series over three days and the season ending September 29. The East v West shifts begin May 14 after the early start in Philadelphia and Boston.
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Polo Finalists Await Dry Fields For Cup Match
Polo finalists Army and San Angelo Rainbow plan for the Light’s polo trophy as fields dry. Semifinals saw the away team defeat the San Antonio Blues and the Rainbows beat the Liano Raiders 5 to 3, with Dutch Avenger and Leo Aldwell scoring.
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Cooke Beats Alloo for Florida Tennis Title
Elwood Cooke of Portland Oregon won the Mortis West coast singles title in St Petersburg defeating Ed Alloo of Berkeley California 6-4 6-1 6-0. Pauline Betz of Los Angeles claimed the women's championship by defeating Mary Mardwick of Great Britain 8-6 6-3. Torger Tokle of New York dominated ski jumping, winning his 14th straight title with a 253.6 point total, surpassing the 1936 record. crowd near 16,000 watched the four-class event in Cary Illinois.
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Alf Engen
Salt Lake Chy
Tuesday Commercials Play In Openers Delayed
Commercial league basketball opens Tuesday instead of Monday as city high schools play in Brackenridge event tonight. Randolph Field meets the Alamo Jewelers and Fenner Clothiers face Helly Field in Tuesday’s schedule.
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Germany Allows Cycling Aces to Return to U S
Two of Germany’s ace six day bike racers Gustave Killian and Meinz Wopel said the Nazi government exempted some athletes from war duty to tour foreign lands for their sport. They arrived from Germany via Russia and Japan with six month permits, possibly extendable to two years. They noted exemptions for professionals and entertainers and showed passports proving government sanction. They plan to travel to join the six day winter race circuit after visiting San Jose racer Benny O’Brien, with recent Berlin victory cited.
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Benty O'Brien
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Berlin
Sutherland to Rural School Washington U Program Set
St Louis January 22 The Washington University athletic committee conferred three hours with Dr John Jock Sutherland about a football coaching job. Sutherland backed by a powerful alumni faction sought release of Jimmy Congelman who resigned after winning the Missouri Valley title. Rural schools athletic program for the year announced by Kenneth H Kidwell. Upcoming events include Edgewood basketball tourney in February with boys and girls champions, Edgewood track and field meet March 8-9, junior softball at Lionsfield April 6, tennis at Jefferson April 20, and round robin senior softball starting April 1 with Kidwell in charge of boys activities and Mrs Pearl Grevis directing girls activities.
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Jock" Sutherland
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Jimmy Congelman
Kenneth H. Kidwell
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Edgewood Tao
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Jefferson
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Pearl Grevis
St Anthony's Puts Bee on Westminster in 44 21 Victory
Paced by Tom Durkin's 14 points, St Anthony's Jacketg Sunday knocked off Westminster Baptist 44 to 21 at Jacket gym. In a preliminary, Jacket A team beat the Mherega Warriors 44 to 20 with Kalne leading the scor ing with 29 for the winners.
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Westminster Baptist Eagers
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Francisco
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Vretegu
Forel
Central Faces South San Antonio Catholic in Key Matchup
Central High, already victorious against Alamo Heights and Hudlasdale, seeks another win in Bexar county league play. They host South San Antonio Rebeats at the central gym Monday at 7:30 p.m., with South San favored though Central has never lost to Central in basketball.
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Mazurki to Be Referee in Wresting Show
Promoter Carl Geyer lures top wrestler Mazurki to referee a championship card at Walkathon arena. Main event features Bronko Na purski vs El Pulpo with Ted Christy and Chris Zaharias also in a key bout. Ramimy Menacher and Babe Zaharing open the show as controversy swirls over recent disqualifications.
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Iessons
Mike Mazurki
Carl Geyer
Rassle
el Pulte
Ramimy Menacher
Babe Zaharing
Rattlers Prep For Alamo Conference Start
St Mary's University basketball heads into mid term with two Monterrey wins amid a practice week before the Alamo conference opener. Arty Croswell and Rosy Vorpah led the Rattlers as they posted series results against Los Diablo Rojos 41 24 first night and 50 29 56 28 in the last two games. Coach Mase Simms said the Saints will face Texas A and Javelinas at Kingsville in league play with two practice games this week. In other notes, Alvin Gardner proposed airline travel for Texas League players in 1941, drawing mixed reactions from league officials at Fort Worth.
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Los Diablo Rojos
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Javelinas
Kingsville
Jewelers, Y dorm clash. replay set after protest
In YMCA League action Monday night the Alamo Jewelers meet the Y dormitory team after a protest over a 2nd game result. The replay is planned for next Saturday as Frost Bank and A. Frank collide in the 7:30 opener. The Jewelers eye a top spot tie with the unbeaten Y team. Lanky Edwards leads the Dorms with strong defense and all around play.
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Official American League Schedule 1940 Night Games
Schedule details list dates and match ups across the season for the American League. It notes an All Star Game at St Louis on July 9, 1940, with team and venue references, including Washington and New York entities.
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Morton
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Wuik Aum
New York
Texas league clubs eye air travel for savings and schedules
Transportation costs for eight Texas League clubs total about $60,000 annually. Fans in Bayou City could see Houston to San Antonio games by air on Sundays if a modern transport plane replaced Pullman travel. A league pilot could move teams quickly, boosting schedules and reducing travel time amid weather risks. The idea draws support from Alvin Gardner and others as a potential future for the circuit.
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Lenge
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Hope Opener Here Draws Texas league umpires
The text celebrates the appointment of Mike Williamson and Dusty Boggess as Texas league umpires. It expresses optimism that they will succeed, advance to higher leagues, and train to handle tough calls. It urges season preparation with Williamson behind the plate and Boggess on the bases.
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DiMaggio Handicap To Joe's Brother Vince
In Knoxville Tennessee Billy Meyer Kansas City Blues manager calls Vincent DiMaggio a strong hitter who could rival Joe if he emulates Joe's swing. Meyer notes Vincents 46 homers and 346 total bases last season and a .290 average but says Vince lacks wrist action and confidence, a drawback he believes a Joe style stance would fix.
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Local Bowling Standings and Team Names From TRL County League
TRL County League results show Kost finandoinh and Poutsrag 163 jPedr Beer. Randolph Field Blue 17 472 and Sunshine Laundry 18 444 appear among team scores. Grand Commercial League standings list Blatz Beer Coca Cola Bottling Co and American Auto Supply with top players and scores, including A B Collins and L Mitchell.
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Maverick Clarke Suchey Figner Shop
American Auto Supply
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Bell Pleased at His Trade to Indians
In New Braunfels Texas on January 22 Roy Beau Bell said he is honored by the Cleveland Indians trade and intends to prove himself with the club. He noted appreciation for the opportunity and pledged strong effort in his new American League role.
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