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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1942

Page

6

Browns and Schools Reach Seasonal Lease Agreement

The Browns will pay the San Antonio School District 7599 for seven months from March 15 to October 15 for use of facilities at Techfield. Negotiations, aimed at easing rent to 2500 per reduced period, allow concurrent school use of athletic events and other activities. The agreement includes a 1500 payment for services and a provision to cancel if the Texas league discontinues play.

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Four Teams Resume City Meet At Woodlawn

The city amateur basketball tourney resumes Saturday night at Woodlawn Gymnasium with the Thirty-eighth Infantry Rolling Rocks facing Fred's Place lean in the opener and Las Penners Clothiers meeting Woodlawn Methodist in the nightcap. The Rocks were runners-up to Randolph Field Ramblers in the Army league. Fred's is semi-final contender in the Latin-American league. Woodlawn holds the Sunday School title. Penners are commercial league champions. Defending champ Alamo Jewelers and Randoph also remain in contention as the tournament restarts, with semis set for next Tuesday and the final next Wednesday.

Woodlawn Thirty-eighth Infantry Rolling Rocks Fred's Las Penners Clothiers Woodlawn Methodist Rocks Randolph Field Raublers Alamo The Penner Ramblers Serminals Perpetual Help Athletic Alamo Jewelry Randolph Field Mack Fent Tlt San Antonio T. A. Heevilde Mareh Squadia P Balias Rohstown Nasbech R. E. Ramee Edge Adair Roker ‘Curnfed Mile Jmnis Allele Oley Veterbe Abe Suk Hateh Bobby Zink Bully Day Rantolph Denis Grvle SIUL Pawnre Indians Pettus Skidmore Babe Cerch Rataremins

L A High Boys Sparkle at Laredo Meet

In the Border Olympic meet at Laredo the L A High boys scored 28 points to win the high school division led by Thomas Jefferson teammates. Ralph Ellsworth of Alamo Heights and Bennie Parker of Jefferson highlighted track showings as Jefferson followed with strong team depth and Stautzenberger won the shot put. University division saw Texas edge Texas A M by narrow margins with North Texas State and Oklahoma close behind. East Texas took the new freshman division with Carlos Esinas starring in the 440 and 10 seconds in the 100.

Harold Scherwi Laredo San Antonis Thomas Jefferson Ralph Ellsworth Alaroo Heights Bennie Parker Jefferson Alamos Heights Odell Staulzenbereer Davis Austin EL Paso Murray Bradford Emmeth Howe Brackenridge Jeferson Parker Ellsworth Alamo Heights Traylor Fuller Stautzenberger S. A Wlamo Heights Brackentidee Uvalde Nas Tommy Tope University of Texas North Texas State Oklahoma Aggies Texas State Mac Anistaird Texas Snalianty Owens Menard Payne Pot. Tlaredoan Fore Kowhl Nori Okinhors A Texan Ernick Ler Shteinihllo Haope Texan Oh Caldwell Tosa Mindy Owens Howan Payne Rollinge Texas A J Owens Bert Carr Senretner Peelimine Aries Withvardh Neward Payee Bheek Danues Tate Fred Weleat Pivshman Divesten AiGyard Eost Veran Stein Vaughn Merton Vaila North Texas Howard Payne Christian Amine Maliniy Warack Tevan Vala Naat Toray Gudsit Howant Payne Saline East Teap Walls Bat Jayne Carter Noth Tex Hugh Cliex

Landis Warns Yankee Club Over College Player Deals

Chicago March 1 Judge Landis warned major league clubs and scouts to file all agreements with college players within 20 days of completion or face severe fines. The warning targeted the New York Yankees and a Ravich contract plan with Norfolk, where payment totaled 1250 dollars in three installments.

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College Cagers Tilt Past Hosts In Rough Tournament Day

East Marateatt and West Virginia Wesleyan College cagers posted wins in the Southern tournaments second round. The day featured scattered upsets as Maryland and Midwest teams moved forward, with major scorers and late surges shaping the standings.

College Marateatt West Virginia Wesleyan

Exhibition Ball By the Associated Pres

Todays schedule lists multiple baseball matchups across New York Philadelphia Brooklyn and Boston venues. Doubleheaders and varied lineups include Philadelphia versus Digeo, Brooklyn versus Cubs, and St. Lens at New York with late innings noted.

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East Texas wins sprint relay as North Texas falters

Bob Berry leads the anchoring effort for a relay victory over North Texas with Walls and Jefferson high scorers shining. Bennie Fuller and Charles Parker set school records in hurdles and sprints, while East Texas claims the Robert Lee Bobbitt trophy amid Cramp and injury setbacks. Sarita Ligarde named queen as dignitaries praised the games.

Bob Berry North ‘Texas Walls East Texas North Texas Howard Payne Abilene Christian Victorie J. New Meek Hiet School Hurdies Bennie Fuller Jefferson Alfons Walls Laredo Charles Parker Nick Peters High Adkie Cole Paul Greamer Bill Eagle Parker Kingsville St Pete Owens Hedare Owens Metcalf Oklahome A Ted. Boyeston Choc Sportsman's Boys Rogers

No Decision on Mississippi Sports Plans for War Time

Jackson Mississippi reports that plans to abandon college athletics in Mississippi during the war were debated. Senator Meany Johnston and the Board of Trustees discussed maintaining athletic programs to support men in service, with both Senate and House backing continued aid while trustees postponed a final decision.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Meany Johnston New Orleans Mike Conner Forner Gowner Hoth Senate Hhouse Dan

Kovacs Leads Pro Tennis Showdown in Houston

Frankin Kovacs Robby Riggs Don Budge and Fred Perry headline a tour of top players with matches in Houston Galveston Dallas and Australia Friday night featured Hoyses defeating Riggs 6 2 6 3 while Budge defeated Perry 2 0 in a tough elbow bout Kovacs excelled in singles and teamed with Budge for an 8 6 6 1 doubles victory The Junior Chamber of Commerce reported 1551 paid admissions and after expenses profits of 400 20 went to support J C conventions and Bates campaign plans

Frankin Kovacs Robby Riggs Don Budge Fred Perry Houston Municipal Auditorium Galveston Dallas Hoyses Riggs San Antonio Inel Dour Budge Perry Budge Kovacs Gonle Riggs Fiever Kovars Deli J Bates J. C Alexis Thompson Frankie Kovacs Ileht Statt

Oklahoma A&M Tops Oklahoma in Big Six showdown

In Stillwater Oklahoma A&M, champions of the Missouri Valley, defeated the Oklahoma University Sooners 27 to 38 in a Big Six game before about 300 fans. A second game was set for Norman on the following Thursday.

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Border Conference Western Circuit Disbands Amid War Strains

J. J. Carter, president, announced the circuit has disbanded after struggling through wartime cuts. The league, once six clubs, lost Blox City Town Sioux Falls Norfolk to war conditions, leaving only Cheyenne Gall and other survivors seeking new paths. Albuquerque resisted joining the West Texas-New Mexico Teague, ending the lineup.

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ABC Bowling Event Sparks Local Sports Buzz

In Columbia, Ohins and Macon regions hosted a bowling meet today. The event featured participants with standout scores as teams competed for top honors, while individual results highlighted progress in the season.

Angott Eyes Robinson After Win Over Montgomery

Sammy Angott celebrated a 12 round decision over Bob Montgomery and eyed a rematch with welter champion Allie Robinson. Promoter Mike Jacobs planned May dates with interim title possibilities, attendance reached 1,522 with a gross of 24,284 as Angott led 9 rounds to 2 on one card.

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Local sports and tournament notes from Eastern arc

The brief item describes a Sunday 2 pm drag race at Dragary speedway and race program, mentions Massey Worcester and Detroit rivalries, reports Philadelphia and New Orleans updates, and notes booing after a Duke vs North Carolina State basketball result in the Southern Conference tournament. It also lists a poultry and supplies classified item.

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Lanier Out Of State Cage Playoff Highlighted by Upsets

The interscholastic tournament saw Lufkin’s rough-and-tumble crew defeat Denton 54-19 in Class A earlier round action while Nederland and Van Zandt’s Van squad advanced to title contention with wins in Class A and Class AA semifinals. Semifinals and consolation games continued across divisions as teams like Jett Davis led Dallas Tech to a 48-31 win, Center Hamilton and Ed Kelley starred for Bayou City rivals, and Nederland edged Sidney La Alar 31-28 to reach the Class A final.

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Kansas cagers set scoring record in Big Six clash

LAWHENCE Kansas guard Marin set a new scoring record with 21 points in 10 games as Kansas topped Missouri 67 to 44. The old mark of 462 points was set in 1930 by Oklahoma. Albany Oregon reports a separate Presbyterian church pickup game with scores 11 to 13 and 103 to 33 in a doubleheader.

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Two Golden Gloves Titles Won by Texans in Chicago

CHICAGO March 7 Texans dominated the fifteenth annual Chicago Golden Gloves finals, with Corona from Port Arthur winning the lightweight title and Attra from Austin capturing the light heavyweight crown. Other champions emerged including Ulreyhy, Graves, Derrico, Burns, and Hood, with Hood defeating Jimmy Phillips in the night’s key Texas bout. The Texas team earned top honors as champions prepare for Liberty matches in New York at Madison Square Garden.

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