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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1941

Page

4

Bees and Browns Meet in Opening Exhibition Affair

The Boston Bees of the National League and St. Louis Browns of the American League opened 18 exhibition games at Tech field. Eddie Rommel umpired for the Browns with Lefty Creig on bases as both teams staged intra-squad games ahead of a Monterrey series. Emil Bird, Bob Muncrief and Maurice Newlin join Sunday action.

Boston Bees the &T. Louis Browns Tech Field Tech Monterrey Mexico Eddie Rommel Essignet Browns Lefty Creig San Antonis Emil Bird Bob Muncrief Maurice Newlin Bees Golch Johnny Coonry George Keily Witt Johnny Lucagelli Blacks Johnny Berardino Whites Vernin Stephens The Sian

Shaughnessy to Demonstrate 'T' at Northwestern

Evanston March x Milefle Director HL Tig Wilson said Clark Shaughnessy Stanford coach would be a member of Northwestern University's coaching school. He would discuss the celebrated T formation and its strategy carried by Blanford during the 1940 season.

Evanston Tig Wilson Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Northwestern University Shaghnesy Carriea Blanford

Ice Hockey Schedule Roundup From Major Leagues

The Associated Press lists a dense slate of games this weekend across the National League and American leagues with teams like New York American at Toronto Montreal at Boston New York Rangers at Chicago and other matchups. The schedule includes multiple cities such as Indianapolis Hershey Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Minneapolis with various league affiliations noted for a broad nationwide hockey card.

Associated Press Momtres New York Aiméricane Toraniag Butealo Creek Indianapolis Hershey New Teesda Bhitadelphis Pittshutsh Surlifield American Association Omalia Minnearolis SC Lavia Kansas City St Paul Tuiza Bandas National Fearue Toonte Renecre Montreal Boston Chicago Atorrbay Leaeue Creewond Inflamapatia Horgsex Waly Spring Weld New Haven Fittshures Providence

Brownies On Toes Boots Parade Players in Boots

A quirky note from the St Louis Browns season shows at least 10 players wearing high heeled cowboy boots in the Gunter Totel lobby. Named are Don Heffner Harland Clit Walt Judnich Joan Laca dello Elden Anker Rosie Law son Roy Cullenbine John Ber warding George Caster and Sodney Allen. Only Heffner tucks his tops into the boots.

St Louis Browns Don Heffner Harland Clit Walt Judnich Joan Lacadello Elden Anker Rosie Lawson Roy Cullenbine John Berwarding George Caster Sodney Allen Heffner Merve

Cancel Brady Cinder Meet Delays Track Event

March weather forced postponement of the fifth Brady track and field meet. Coach Russ Holland said the meet will be held with no new time set yet.

Brady Anneal Srady Russ Holland

Field Trials GRAND TUVCION and Runoff Possibility

Ancient field trials were delayed by bad weather causing schedules to shift. Judges may call outstanding performers for a second trial if conditions improve, affecting entries such as Texas Ranger, McDaniel of Houston, and Peerless Pride.

Texas Ariel

Women’s golf low net honors at Willow Springs tourney

Mare A. 3 Krisch won low net in the San An anio Women’s Golf Association event at Willow Springs. Mrs. Bruce Hoover took second, with tied third going to Mrs. Margaret Gozed and Mrs. George Hoffman. Additional scores listed for Covad and Hoffman. Also notes boxing results and other mismatched items from the same page.

San Ananio

Betty Jameson and Patty Berg duel in charity golf match

San Antonio hosts an exhibition golf event pairing Betty Jameson and Patty Berg to raise funds for the British War Relief society. The 18 hole best ball match features Jameson with Ted Menefee and Berg with Bitty Coffey as they aim to boost proceeds for the relief effort. The charity event follows their past meeting in the Trans Mississipphi championship and continues a series of benefit exhibitions.

Hetty Jameson Patty Berg San Antonio Country Club Miss Jameson San Antonio Freckie-Face Minneapolis British War Relief Society Tayo Feminine Ted Menefee Betty Stine Bitty Coffey Minnesota Gir Fash Miss Jemeson San Antone Little Pulls Son Antonio Ad Mission Socents Thcs Berg Harlingen Liant Sett Natn

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Rumorful Spring Camp Talk Floats Trades and Lineups

Scattered chatter from training camps discusses rookie Frank ton and prospect moves at Phillies staff. Reports mention Kirby Wiehe trade fallout, potential starts for ex-Yankees, and various players across St Louis Cardinals Boston and Chicago lines as spring plans unfold amid injuries and roster shuffles.

Sig Ceh Fia Doc Frank Rube" Ton Blevaney Phillies Kirby Wiehe Wu Dralt Huginulcahy Melton Pfin

Menchaca Successful in Defense of Boxing

In Chicago, Harold Rade and Juttie Richard Menchaca retained Midwest boxing titles at 112 and 118 pounds during the Intercity bouts. The event crowned multiple champions from Ohio, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Detroit, and Chicago, with Burns earning a sportsmanship trophy and several fighters delivering notable performances.

Chigago Maren Midwest New York Marcch Chicago Harold Rade Staveland Allen Aubrey George Horner Robert Burns Fort Wayne Ind Burns Barney Ross Pade Herale Willams Ray Standifer Kansas City Mansa City Jack Haley Isla Knoskout Eadie Hud BrouIs Tfl Torry Campbell Moline

Catholic Cage Tourney Advances to Second Round

In a split weekend of play the state Catholic basketball tournament saw St Josephs of Dallas defeat Galveston’s St Henry’s 27 to 19 in the second round lower bracket while Victoria and El Paso contenders moved toward semis. Open brackets saw Cathedral High of El Paso beat St Josephs of Laredo 38 to 14 and St Josephs of Victoria defeat St James Port Arthur 45 to 15. Centura and Port Arthur meet Saturday noon with the winner to face El Paso at 8 pm.

St. Joseph's Dallas St Joseph's of St. Marys of Port Arthur Yoakem Centuay el Paso

Michigan Swimmers Lead Big Ten Meet

Michigan Wolverines set eight records and earned twenty qualifying spots in the Big Ten preliminaries at Iowa. Notable feats include Michigan relays breaking Big Ten and national marks, Al Povilaits setting Big Ten breaststroke marks, and Jack Patten and Welsh posting top freestyle times as the meet opened.

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Amateur Ball Returns After Nine-Year Hiatus at Camepcion Diamond

Amateur ball club Hell Furniture resumes play after a nine year gap. Manager Joe Munoz invites all hopeful players to Sunday tryouts at Camepcion Diamond No. 2 as the team plans its first practice.

Hell Furniture

Favor Durrance to Cop Ski Championship Again

Aspen March 8 Rick Durrance, defending champion, vows to win the national downhill at Aspen Red Run. The sixteenth nationals feature a women’s downhill then men’s race with Durrance as a top favorite. he notes the course’s corkscrew turns, starting from the top of the Little Corkscrew and a 3500 feet drop, with a 1.5 to 1.6 mile course length.

Durrance Aspen Colo Rick Durrance Noga Colorado Sintomn Duyrance Florida Dartmouth Cxmel Hecome Jounlil Oregon Mount Heed Burtcher

Coach Baugh Refuses HSU Coaching Offer

Hardin-Simmons University athletic committee opens review of applicants for football coach. Herschel Sehdatov notes 60 plus candidates. Frank Kinbaugh resigns to lead. Baugh reportedly declined the post due to a more attractive two year contract elsewhere.

Mintel Postlinn Hardin-Simmons University Herschel Sehdatov Estairmen Rourell Breckincldge Eh Ghintrisscas Sob Hat

Horse Show Highlights and Early Basketball News

AP reports Fort Worth events from March 8 including Nancy North the mara from Waco and amateur walking hounds at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock. Royal Grace shown by Woo S. Jernigan of Teentur and other horses compete as Paul Berry presents entries. Stephen F. Austin college baskets depart for the national invitational tournament with Lone Star Conference players among the squad.

A. Gagrill Nacogdoches ING Stephen F. Austin Kanna Gliy

Rattlers Lose To Abilene In State Playoff

The Texas Interscholastic League tournament moved to semifinals as San Marcos and Abilene staged upset wins. Abilene edged San Marcos 32 31 to reach the final, while Waco and El Paso mounted late surges in other games. The mood favored the upsets as teams chase the state title in a tense semifinal night.

Austin Shampion San Marcos Rattlers Abilene Waco H Pasa Jeff Davie Fouston Eagles Able Tene San Marcos Rattlers Gene Ballon San Marcos Big Dubhs Coors Dato Ton Roais Bloomington Waco Tigers Petiltid Ausami Myers Bob Joe Jeff Davis el Paso Houston Pampa Harvyesters Liv Panthers Celt Davis Tigers Mount Verna Ancestor Misi Anise Palade Inolejow Brandan Carcal Lawrence D. Newsome Enzo Mount Vernon

Red Sox Building A New Era Under Cronin

The article surveys the Boston Red Sox prospects as manager Joe Cronin reshapes the team. It notes owner Tom Yawkey’s investment mindset, a nucleus of young players forming, and the challenge of balancing veteran presence with building for a stronger future in the American League race.

Gayle Talbot Sarakota Fla Joe Cronin Mnolhirr Fox Tom Yawkey Messier Haypler Tore Cronin Tos Yawkey Hla Jaurehore

Miss Miley Wins Lakeland Golf Title at Lakeland

Miss Miley of Lexington Kentucky defeated Mrs Mark McCury of Petersburgh Massachusetts 2 and 3 in the Ninth annual Lakeland golf event. A silver trophy was presented to Miley for victory, noting out of state competitors.

Miss Miley Lakeland Lakclany Fun Marlon Miley Laxington Mark McCury J. Petersbuirg Vitalanat Miley Wad

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