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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

6

Jeff Davis Club Set for State Cage Playoffs

The Jeff Davis Rattlers edge toward the Texas state basketball tournament amid strong regional play. Veterans Coers, Richards and Jones-San Marcos bring experience as San Marcos, Vernon, El Paso High and Aullene vie for spots. Divisions and pairings loom, with first rounds set for Friday and Saturday in Austin.

Narold VY Ratliff Associated Press Jeff Davis Prather House Bane Ie Austin Gali Marcas Rattlers San Matess James Jeff Davis Isst Vernon East Texas Mount Vernon Mighty ‘Yandals Van Sureacd San Marcos el Paso High Tigers el Paso Odessa Imperial Aullene Eagles

Jalopy Derby fuels record crowd as Oliver Slipp wins

Oliver Slipp chalked up his fifth consecutive Jalopy victory in a weepstakes feature ahead of Jack Mack and Duke Borden. A crowded field and mudhole drama dominated the day with Red Brand and others delivering dizzy action. Time trials and heats highlighted by Stipp and Chandler set the stage for the sweep stakes and consolation race conclusions.

Oliver Slipp Slipp Jack Mack Duke Bordin Isiler Oliver Stipp Earl Chandler Bobby Crowe Secon Duke Borden Barney Littlefield Lee Sherman Burt Charlemmet Roy Calveer Oiiver Stipp Buke Borden

Boland Takes Coaching Position At Purdue

Boland, longtime Notre Dame football figure, accepts role as assistant coach at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana. Former Notre Dame player from the 1920s era, Boland joins Purdue amid athletic staff changes.

Lapayetts Ind Boland Notre Dame Elward Purdue Lock Dame Noble

Plane rushes Mexican fencing star to Mayo's hospital

A 16 year old Mexican fencing junior, Carmen Stark, was airlifted from Mexico City to Rochester Mayo Clinic for emergency care after a serious head injury and leg surgery. Her father Dr. Eugenio Stark accompanied by husband Shel flew via Brownsville and Brazilaires to Rochester. weather interrupted overnight stopovers.

Mayo Fort Worth Maren Carmen Stark Mextco Sas Rochester Minn Miss Stark Diane Whiet Jett Mexico City San Antolio San Alonso

Tropical meets shift to Miami spring races begin

In Miami Florida racing shifts to Coral Gables track for the spring inaugural meeting led by Exarch as favorite in the four year olds and up feature. Attendance and handle figures from the prior season show declines but the new park promises stronger racing after a period of high wagering activity in 1940. A Texas Farm Day notice follows with the payment of penalties and a penitentiary setting.

Miami Fla Coral Gables W. G. Stroube Gers Olitelais Gables Hediz Trewds Hialeah Gambing Crere Dusling

Central opens tourney with Beaum... Central opens tourney with Beaumont

Pairings for the mutual St Mary's Catholic High School basketball tournament at St Mary's gym list Central Buttons and Cathedral of El Paso as pre tournament favorites. New entrants create four byes, Cathedral getting one along with Laredo Victoria and St James Port Arthur. Friday lineup includes St Joseph Yoakum vs Sir Mary’s Tock Arthur, St Edwards Austin vs St Josephs Dallas, St James Port Arthur vs St Josephs Victoria, Cathedral El Paso vs St Josephs Laredo, Kirch Galveston vs Bears San Antonio, Central Ganvastanio vs Sir Anthony Bonamont. Drawings by Rev Waller Galatia of St Marys University.

St. Mary's Gym Central Buttons Cathedral of Laredo Victoria St. James Port Arthur St. Joseph's Yoakum Sir Mary's Tock Arthur St Edward's Austin St. Josephs Dallas Vie~ Tecte Cathedral HI Paso St Joseph's Latedy Kirch Galveston Bh. Bears's San Antoniny Central Ganantanio Sir ‘Anthony's Bonamant Rey Waller

Six Clubs Join Cotton States Loop In Loosely Planned Start

MONROE La March 11 six clubs from El Veredo Halena Mentor Greenville Fal Springs and Clarksdale formed a tentative Cotton States League schedule meeting. Officials said two more teams could be added if East Texas league status is settled. President Emmet Harty of Greenville urged delaying season decision until that status is clear while directors consider adding a ninth member.

Cotton States Loop Monro Bsi Cotton Blazes Isagwe el Veredo Halena Mentor Greenville Fal Springs Clarksdale Clint Fare Guarantess Ab Kite Elroult Abiual Joop Id Wey Alx Jr Texarkena Colton States Als Judes Emmet Harty Texas

Belmont Stakes Scheduled for June 7 at Belmont Park

New York announces the Belmont Stakes will be run Saturday June 7 at Belmont Park as part of a Metropolitan season program. The $25 000 added Jewel handicap and two state events will also be offered at Belmont spring meeting, marking the feature of the season.

New York New Yore Arena Twins Belmont Park Belmont

Whitney Captures New Orleans Golf Title

Nelson Whitney of New Orleans won the annual New Orleans Country Club amateur golf tournament, defeating Gus Navaliry of Chicago one up in the 36-hole finals. The event stayed local as Whitney secured the championship on Sunday.

New Orleans Nelson Whitney Whitney Gus Navaliry Chicago

Pairings Set for J.C. Meet Amid Texas State Title Talks

Officials from John Tarleton College and Tyler and Lee Sunlay colleges agreed on a schedule for the Texas Suntory college state championship games. The slate opens Tuesday March 4 at Goose Creek with Tyler vs Lee and Tarleton vs Lee, then Tarleton meets Goose Creek and Tyler faces Tarleton at Tyler and Stephenville venues through March 18, outlining a path to the title with regional sites.

Thre Tetan Stephenville Ire Myler Tyler Baturday Mares Tarletan Tylo Tyconn Tio Loamas Eie Dente South Texas John Tarleton Atiould Alead San Angelo Tarleton

Schweppe and Wheeler Win in Jaycee Golf Tourney

A. Schweppe and Herbie Wheeler won the Junior Chamber of Jammerce golf tournament at Whinw Springs golf course. Schweppe shot 17 10 for 18 holes, Wheeler finished with 79. Runner-up Neal Rose posted 103 and a 32 handicap, net score not specified.

A. Schweppe Herbie Whessee Hore Jammerce Whinw Springs Schweppe Wheeler Cay Neal Rose

Mieseman Wins Dog Derby at Snow King Carnival

Everett Heseman of Ashton Idaho led his team to victory in the dog race at the ninth annual Wyoming Snow King carnival in Jackson Wy. Celey Baum of Ashton placed second and Dwight Stevens of Jackson finished third.

Mieseman Jackson Everett Heseman Ashton Idaho Wyoming Celey Baum Dwight Stevens

Pauline Betz Beats Dorothy Bundy in Florida Meet

Pauline Betz of Radlbis College defeated Dorothy Bundy 6 4 11 0 in the final of the Southern Invitational at Jacksonville Florida on March 3 Betz's win boosts her prospects for the national women's tennis championship next summer Rabby Riggs of Chicago also claimed a victory beating William Talpert of Cincinnati 6 4 1 4 6 4 in the same event.

Pauline Betz Dorothy May Bundy Jackesonville Ralibis College Dorothy Bundy Souttenstemm Rabuy Riggs Chicago Florida William ‘Talpert Cinecinmatl

Genevieve Travers to Wed in May

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Misa Genevieve Butler Tenyers at the Turt family home. She will wed De Samart B, Moore Jr of New York in May. her grandfather Janen Butler founded a prominent organization, and her father serves as president.

Mater Cnr Misa Genevieve Butler Tenyers Turt Pares Ellal Travers de Samart B Moaye Jr New York

Basketball selections loom for national tourney field

The piece outlines contenders and selections for the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. It notes conference champions getting first choice, with independents in play, and lists teams like Kansas, Creighton, Wyoming, Utah, and others with potential bids and key matchups shaping the race toward the invitational event.

Ten Teams Certified for National College Event

Ten teams have been chosen for the national intercollegiate tournament to be held March 31 to April 16. The Milwaukee Ahs won last year, defeating the Californians 52 to 42. The list includes Dellacoleee, Maveland, Mins, Appalachian Inte, Boone NC, Texas Wesleyan, Stephen F. Austin, Nacondoches Texas, West Texas University Canyon, and the University of Dubuque Iowa among others, with the Texas Tech Miners representing. A full bracket of 12 teams will start in a week for the tourney.

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Sunday School Cageans Basketball League Meeting

A meeting of the Sunday School basketball league has been set for next Thursday evening at the Y MCA. The session will start at 6:00 p.m. for planning and updates.

YMCA

Prize Holdouts Stubborn in Spring Trade Talks

In San Francisco March 3 two holdouts from the mending teams linger near their Bay Area homes as others begin intensive spring training in Florida. Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees, reportedly seeking $40 109, was somewhere in town and unavailable. Ernie Lombardi of the Reds, idling around his Oakland home, refused to discuss terms, saying the Reds’ offer of $1,000 more was not enough.

Ban Francisco DiMaggio New York Yankees Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Bedy San Francisco Bay Region Florida Joe Ernie Reds Oakland

Grimsingers Win Husband Wife Tenpin Championship

Grimsingers in a husband wife tenpin event clinched first with 1194 total. Brey and Mrs. Martin Grimsinger led scoring, aided by 205 526 by Martin and 483 by Mrs Grimsinger, handicap 140. Ted and Marguerite Evest tallied 1278 to contend. High game honors went to Mrs Agnes Hosmer with 21 cents. Numerous names populate the standings and receipts.

Brey Martin Grimsinger Hasstand Torrnament Billy Simon Janes Binday Martin Syhille Grimsinger Wil Ted Marguerite Evest Steand Agnus Hosmer AMP Siva Richard Wernelts PL Benipllll Arne Zeeman Ars Min Doi Yeager Air Bob Marlin Irs Honey Laneford Beran Bong Ani Tim Reah Orby Aiden Bey Ben Comning Alvin Gunter Elmochat Mandates Barter Mira Waller Marquardt Afra Frank Senult Roman Taker Aby Jess Sewell Hey Var Hs Baave Dons Man Breseh W. Fleko Stoanvese Maj Bertha Mand Miva Pa Fichunwrdt Tota Herbert I Leech Mra Jack U'inlen Nira Por Vom Mel FED Gilmore Mee Gus Felnimann

Bowling Notes From Port Worth Midwest Meet

Bowling coverage from Port Worth on March 6 and 7 highlights teams battling for top spots in the Southwest A B C tournament. The report names players such as Janes Pennersast Willian OHFDoiocl and Frank Murray with several doubles results and upcoming events in Dallas and nearby venues.

Port Worth Lapis Kennan City Sunray Towrna- Janes Pennersast Willian Lielay Saul Bun Banke Drees Aml Dawes Betonga Prank Murray Hla Meal Phyphe Wiellin Tenn Elo Devi Hal Wale Tyray Ackerman Dailax Bent Truytengl Jar Jar Tmke Journamemena

Gulf Stream Wins Havana Yacht Race

Gulf Stream wins the Havana yacht race with elapsed time of 3 hours 15 minutes. Good News and Gulf Stream rivals include Gulf Biver and Gulf Bitan, while Dudley Sharpe’s crew finishes behind with notable marks. The event covers the St Petersburg to Havana course amid wind swept seas and harbor glides.

Gulf Stream Havana St. Petersburg-to-Havana Saehy Havana Harbor Ohrad Robert We Schhsiia Dudley Sharpe Gulf Holier Mandleapa Bitan

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