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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1941

Page

5

End of Short Line for Detroit Champs Betting Shifts

Detroit Tigers face a pennant shift as draft rules and market moves threaten their return to the top. Lawton Carver reports from Lakeland on roster fears, Greenberg’s possible loss, and the depth chart across infield and pitching. Florida camp notes place Detroit in a competitive first division risk.

Lawton Carver Lakeland Fla NSI Army Detroit Tigers Tigers Landis

Fragmented OCR yields unclear athletic results

The readable names show partial track and field details with ages and institutions unclear. Key athletes and events are obscured, making it impossible to confirm full outcomes or participants from the fragment.

Winter golf trail extends with big money in Florida shows

The Florida West Coast Open scene advances with Horton Smith Dan Park and Byron Nelson contending for the $3000 first prize after a 16 hole playoff. Smith and Nelson tied earlier with 206 seven under par. Nelson shot 67s to 68 for Smith as the playoff looms for $700 to winner. Other finishes include Craig Wood $630 Willie Goggin $420 Sammy Snead $420 Lieyt Mangrum $180 Paul Runyan $160 Johnny Boll $140.

Belleair Horton Smith Dan Park Til Byron Nelson Poledo Onio St. Augustine North Carolina Pinehurst Greensboro S&y7 Asheville N G Augusta Ben Hogan Purchase N.Y Jimmy Demarel Houston Hogan Demaret Smith Nelson Will Smith Craig Wood Mamaroneck N. Y Willie Gogzin Miami Wis Sammy Snead Hot Springs

Mike Jacobs at 61 Talks of Retiring in New York

Mike Jacobs, age 61, announces plans to retire after 34 years in the horse trotting business. The report notes a tentative timeline and reflections on his career and future.

Mike Jacobs New York Marey Armelica Drotntter Flv Jacobs

Tee to Green Amateur golfers top pros in weekly sweepstakes

Amateur golfers edged professionals in the weekly sweepstakes at Willow Springs course. Bert Keller of Seguin won with net 64, W J Owen second with 77, and San Antonians Willard Nesmith and Te joy Brannon tied for third with 73 and 74. Next Monday’s sweepstakes return to San Antonio, Brackenridge Park women’s club hosting Riverside pars handicap event Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Nontay Seguin Bert Keller Segulis W. J. Owen San Antonians Willard Nesmith Tejoy Brannon San Antonio Willow Springs Brackenridge Park

Yankee Trick Rouses Landis

The New York Yankees were censured by Baseball Commissioner Landis over a secret agreement to sign George Petersen to a farm club contract with Binghamton after high school. Petersen and his mother were involved, and the contract was rejected. Petersen becomes a free agent but the Yankees must pay a $4300 buyout. The $305 is kept as a fine by Landis' office.

Chicago UPI New York Yankees K. M. Landis George Petersen Petersen Binghamton Landis Binghandon Yankees New York Commissioner's

Marathon Bowlers Quit at 53 Hours

In Los Angeles on March 11 1971 Frank Suter aged 35 and Bus Waters aged 27 stopped after 51 hours 29 minutes of continuous bowling claiming they surpassed the world marathon bowling record by 2 hours 41 minutes. The prior record stood at 50 hours 38 minutes set by George Kinder of Milwaukee in 1990.

Los Angeles Frank Suter Bus Waters George Kinder Milwaukee Ania Pred Hanneman Stiller Waters Kinder Stier

Grounds for Divorce Says Wife Touted His Tips

Grounded in a divorce case from AT Louis, the wife claims the husband touted his tips and engaged in gambling and religious embarrassments. The proceedings reference Judge Michel J. Bent, with mentions of a period of financial and social strain, and indicate a stalled or ongoing separation with testimony and remarks that highlight marital strain and alleged misconduct. The report notes financial figures and personal conduct as elements in the divorce discourse, reflecting a troubled domestic dispute.

Millers to Play Fliers Twice in Upcoming Week

The Millers of the American Association, training in New Braunfels, plan two exhibition games against the Fliers. They will face Randolph on Saturday afternoon and then travel to New Braunfels for a date next week. The team is fully in camp except for Holdout Zeke Gonura and Huck Geary, who remains at home as his wife is due to deliver a baby. President Mike Kelley reports Geary improving after an eye issue.

Tigers Cleveland New York Yankee Yankees Cincinniati Reds Hank Greenberg Charlie Gehringer Dick Bartel Greenberg Beyind New Braunfels Mirmespolis Millers American Association Randolph Ramblers New Braunier Millers Zeke Gonura Huck Geary Maim Tom Zeke New Orleans Minneapolis

Missions Jump Into Hot Action In Training Camp

SAN BENITO March 11 The San Antonio Missions opened spring training at Kiwanis Park with a brisk two hour session. Manager Marty McManus praised the day as the best opening workout he had seen. Pitchers and catchers worked hard with batting practice, as several players from Youngstown and other clubs joined the camp. The squad was due to continue Tuesday night with a full workout planned for Wednesday.

San Benito San Antonio Missions Kiwanis Pack Marty McManus McManus Lo Camp Benny Huffman Bus Payton Toledo Mudhens Mite Sertich Youngstown Ohio Jack Rudes Midland W. K Mickey" Hornsby Chloe Clarence Heinan Comfort Texas Clarence Tott German Stalder Tee Paul Glitter Springfield, Ty Ben Kneapper Springfield Harold Burek Fred Sanford Earl Jones Hward Pyle Meridian Miss Bill Watson

Track dates set for Brackenridge Schreiner dual meet

Brackenridge and Schreiner high schools schedule an annual dual track and field meet on Kerrville track Tuesday afternoon with 14 events in the fall interscholastic league program. Collegians expected to outscore high school boys. Also, New York hosts indoor track championships April 12 with preliminaries at Atlantic City auditonim.

Tae Drackenridse Eagies Ana Lehrsmay Institute Fountaineers Kerrville New York Pational A. A. U Inc Juniards

Hard to Find Non-Betters For Jury

Los Angeles dispatch reports two days of jury selections for a bribery trial involving jockeys and fixed Hollywood Park horse races. Four men and eight women were seated. three alternates remain to be accepted by both sides as Deputy District Attorney Simpson explains the state’s case to jurors.

Los Angeles INS Hodkle Day Ron Tryfly Mailywood Park Simpson Awnett Liv

Amateur Ball Teams Hold Open Workouts at Local Parks

Amateur baseball scene details tryouts and practice schedules. Harry Hyman's Bell Pornt quire team gathers at Gontepelon Park Diamond No 2 at 6 p.m. on weekdays with additional sessions at 60 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Randolph Field Ramblers and other squads hold joint workouts, while Quality Painters arrange Tuesday and Thursday sessions at Palo teth Brack enridge Park.

Harry Hyman Bell Porntquire Gontepelon Park Wemen Prospect Hill Yellowjackets Pmateu Nschall Teving Randolph Field Ramblers Palo Teth Brackenridge

Boys Club Wins Community Loop Thriller in OT

The Boys Club defeated Wesley House 40 to 32 in overtime for the second half title in the Community basketball league. Wesley tied late with a free throw from Shy Moreno, then the Boys Club pulled away in OT as Eddie Valdez, Reto Zuniga and Walter Kelley starred for Wesley.

Community Loop Tre Wesley House Wesley Shy Moreno Eddie Val Werly Holke G. Racha A. Mapes B. Gonzales Ft. F. Cobeda F. Garnton M, Gonevaler L, Moreno

Llano Names H. G. Miller Coach For 104 Season

Llano High School announces H G Miller will coach the 104 season. Miller has led the program for several years and will begin duties on June 1 after completing a year of mandatory training. The appointment comes as the school seeks stability amid uncertain plans.

LLANO Tlano Llano High School H. G. Miller Miller

Ice Hockey TONMAIETS Schedule Details and Names

Ice hockey schedule fragment lists TONMAIETS across a season with associated organization names and locations. The readable text mentions Tarunke, Misia Naxames, Phil, and Aineteion with statuses or roles, alongside StedPAaL at Kayiaasits and Mokapaoe Inet ntihh.

Tonmaiets Phil

Kelley Plays It Square With His Boys

Sportlights recalls Mike Kelley at Santa Rosa hospital amid illness and camaraderie. He talks baseball memories and news, noting Zeke Bornea’s possible paths between army service, family plans, and a big league offer, with Tom Sheehan aiding negotiations for a Minneapolis move.

Sportlights Harold Scherwitz the Light Kelley

Mike Kelley Smart Baseball Man Helps Players Get Second Chance

Reynolds, Cooke and Kres im that situation you get a picture of one of the wisest and best loved of baseball club owners. Mike Kelley believes the laborer is worthy of his hire and is ready to share profits with players. In New Braunfels his Millers camp as he trains the team. Kelley previously sold three outfielders Reynolds Cooke and Red Kross back to the big leagues after strong seasons, keeping his word and proving himself a smart, generous club owner who helps players rebound into the majors.

Carl Reynolds Dusty Cooke Mittelder Red Kross Kelley Bonura Bell Mike

Weather and Baseball Notes From Chicago to Boston

A jagged weather and baseball collage notes Cubs on Catalina Island and Bing Crosby program. Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey spent 4,280,412 on the club in eight years with an average yearly loss of 173,018 though he remains encouraged by a 65,570 figure in 1840.

Bing Crosby Massachusettstate Department At Corporations and Taxations Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Yawkey

Hecklingokay At Oklahoma Net Meet

Oklahoma City March 1 Fans were surprised as officials opened the indoor tennis tournament with a blunt remark about necking players. Don McNeill defeated Dick Griggs 6-3, with limited crowd response. Seeded stars Riggs Brown and Kavacy advanced. Dark of Tulsa upset Myran Grenna in a feature upset of the day.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Yermis Cla New York City Ike Don McNeill Dick Griggs Ads McNeill Hobby Riggs Ed “Lefty" Brown Texas Waca Brown Beylor University Gene Morris Edswond Okla Frank Kavacy Oakland Cullf Riggs Raidan Dark Tulsa Central High Myran Grenna Getewer Valley Club Rosa Rochester

Musto Bout Vetoed by Cleveland Boxing Commission

The Cleveland boxing commission refused permission for a world heavyweight title match on April 2 at the American Legion venue. Titlist Jon Touls faces Tony Musto of Chicago as officials cite concerns over fairness and protecting boxing's good name in Cleveland.

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