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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1942
Page
11
Hale America pair tournament, the 1942 parallel of the war cancelled national open, will be played at Ridgemoor Country Club. The 12 hole charity event runs June 18 to June 21, chosen for rationing and accessibility on Chicago's Northwest Side near streetcar lines.
Lanier Voks host Heights Mules in District 28-A action at Lanier gym. The matchup, one of three circuit contests, follows Lanier’s bid to rebound from a midweek loss as Central eyes second place and San Antonio’s Bobcats chase travel plans to Harlandale.
Central Catholic defeated Brackenridge 32 to 18 to extend their district win streak to nine games. Led by Lawrence Kramer, Central dominated on both ends as Brackenridge failed to keep pace and suffered limited scoring.
In Chicago on January 28 the three league officials will meet to address issues stemming from the world of baseball. Proposals include shortening the season, reducing games, and mandating clubs to carry players with prior pro experience. Members span Madison Wisconsin Clinton Cedar Rapids road Waterloo Iowa Evansville Terre Haute Ind Springfield and Deratur Ill St Louis Browns may finance but provide players.
The start of the second annual quail championship field trials at Albany has been postponed from Monday to Wednesday to allow Mississippi and Texas entries to travel. Derby and all age events at Albany shift to Monday-Tuesday in advance of the quail championship, as delays complicate entries. Foster Rockwell, 61, noted Arizona figure and Yale graduate, dies after a heart ailment in Phoenix.
The 1942 Texas Open at Willow Springs February 12-15 introduces a new plan from the United States Golf Association. Amateurs will chase a $5000 prize fund and can win defense bonds and stamps worth up to 1000 in top honors, with pro amateur team shares and stake details boosting amateur interest. Practically all top players plan to sharpen their games two weeks before the event.
In Lexington Kentucky Adolph Rapp Kentucky’s basketball coach presented a bouquet to Teresa de Ochoa wife of Mexico’s coach before the Kentucky versus Mexico game. Kentucky led 38 to 7 at half and continued full effort despite a language barrier. Kentucky won the game.
Brooks cagers edged past six teams in the Brocka field inter-association league, taking first place with a 47 to 23 trouncing of QC. Zachary, Landettan, and Lamashire led the scoring, while Monah Galyeth and Kendall contributed for Brooks Field.
Fayetteville Arkansas January report says the Razorbacks finish exams Friday and return to basketball Saturday hosting Tulsa University. Both teams seek key conference action with players in peak condition and recent form highlighted by strong offenses and rebound strength.
Defense bonds draw attention as they trend among fans and collectors. Defense stamps gain favor over cash, while sugar rations highlight wartime household measures and support for the champion communities.
A fragment notes a Texas Open bill with a golf bond prize for amateurs and a look at the sport’s cosmopolitan roots. It highlights Burton Hogan and Sarazen era echoes, naming golfers like Hogan and Mangrum and reflecting on Italian and Irish lineages in golf’s history.
In a lopsided Army League game the newcomers show promise as Mulvaney and Shea pace the winners with Wilton at 21 points and Ranson 13. Earlier, talk of postponements and names like McShane and O Rourke floated as the night’s lineup reshaped. Utah State and Regis set football clash for next fall with a possible September 26 or October 6 game at Utah State.
The Good Old Days recounts the 1926 Texas Open where Wild Bul Mehrthorn featured prominently despite lagging leaders. MacDonald Smith fired 284, Cruickshank 287, and Mehrthorn’s misstep in a tree and a late fumble shaped a dramatic finish before a record Willow Springs crowd.
Nineteen bouts are set for the district Golden Gloves card at the municipal auditorium Wednesday night with a finish Thursday to crown district champions. No knockouts occurred on Tuesday’s opener, though 16 bouts drew about 1100 fans. Fort Sam Houston Special Units led with four points, Ninth Infantry next with three, while Ranulph Field Fetpeluat Help and Thirty-third Infantry failed to score.
Texas Tech announces 1942 football team captains Wilburn Allbright of Daraine and Kenneth Robbins of Ballas as co captains. Allbright played center guard and quarterback. Robbins was captain Ty Baln's alternate at quarterback. Coach Del Motran announced 44 freshmen and varsity players would miss next fall due to enlistments and graduation.
The Penase's Clothiers, leaders of the Comercial basketball league, were set to face Thirsdday Priday and Saturday Montesrey against the fum nd Diablos Rojos. Players like Rufsonjo work at Dungan field seven days a week and await draft board permissions. The series has been cancelled, disappointing the Clothiers.
Boxing results from a Golden Gloves event show numerous featherweight to light heavyweight bouts with scattered decisions and TKOs. Fighters from 9th Infantry and Port Houston units compete, with several athletes listed as unattached and several by forfeit or technical knockout.
MIAMI Fla Jan 28 Medalist M Dill of Detrait made her Florida whiter tour debut and beat Meralst Mary dade Garman of Hammond Ind 4 and 2 in the Mian Biltmore women's tournament. In the second round she faced Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs Ga who advanced easily along with Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta and Georgia Talatery of Fargo N C. Pairings show Taluter vs Mrs Chiuvkes Hayt Me of Coral Gables Kirby vs Salby Sessint of Muskegon Mich and Mrs G Livesay of Miami vs Mrs Wilcox.
Billy Conn, weighing 282 pounds, prepares for tonight’s bout with Jay Turner of Dallas, Texas. Turner weighs 220 pounds and is billed as the challenger. Conn predicts another tough match, saying he’ll handle Turner as he has in past fights.
New York inn 2%-(INS) Mel Ott outlined a tentative Giants lineup as he aims to rebuild the club for 1992. He expects a largely new field with seven infielders and five outfielders plus three catchers, stressing the need for a starting pitcher and a reliable reserve. Names like Werber, Rawl, Ryan, and Jurges appear in the tentative plans amid uncertain deals with Horace Stoneham and the front office.
Charney Berga and Angelo de Bacco, riding for New Jersey, led late in a six day race in Chicago Coliseum and broke a five way tie for first just before midnight.
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