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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1941

Page

6

Texas Fives Shine In National Intercollegiate Tourney

Texas teams dominated the first round of the fifth annual national intercollegiate basketball tourney. Texas Wesleyan defeated Evansville 72 62, while West Texas State crushed Dubuque 39 17. Stephen F. Austin’s Van Samford scored 36 points as Texas schools led the way with strong performances.

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Kansas City College Basketball Tournament Highlights

Scores and names from the National Collegiate Basketball tournament show Stephen Foster Teachers and other teams competing across matchups. Teams listed include Texas, Louisiana State Normal, and Marin State with varied results and player mentions such as Stephen Ofasileh and Gregon Cally.

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Sportlights From The Light Sports Page Highlights

Harold Scherwitz reports on Edgar Busch aiming for a Mission infield spot and last season’s standout performances. The piece notes Coach Taldy Sachin at Alamo and a lively Froght night in Laredo with Fort McIntosh officers hosting a gym crowd. Strong cross-border ties and shared sport enthusiasm mark the scene.

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Beware of the Deer Signs Prove Effective Nationwide

State patrol reports deer warning signs reduce auto deer collisions. In Gillespie County 1934 deaths dropped from 76 to 54 after signs like Watch for Deer were installed. Vermont and Texas hunting seasons discussed, with officials noting regional kill records and ongoing conservation efforts.

Wizdowado Paiitiigen Fick Department Gillespie County George W. Davis Vermont New England Roosevelt

Schreiner Mountaineers Triumph In Kerrville Meet

Schreiner Institute’s Mountaineers edged Brackenridge and Tivy in a Kerrville tri meet. Schreiner scored 77.5 points to Brackenridge 61.5 and Tivy 6, with standout performances across sprint and field events led by Brackenridge’s Jennings Anderson who won the 100 and 270 yard dashes and placed in multiple events.

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Alamo City Champions Headed To State TAAF Cage Tourney

Alamo City champions after beating Penner's Clothiers 52 to 44 in the playoff final advance to the state TAAF tournament at Port Arthur this Friday and Saturday. Coach Herbie Wheeler said the team departs Thursday in private autos for the five-county area event. Einay Livingston will miss the trip. Andy Obriotti and seven teammates are listed as Sar Antonia reps with multiple scorers, while Randolph Field’s Ramblers finished third by defeating Woodlawn Methodist by a wide margin.

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Drawings For New York Tourney At Madison Square Garden

New York on March 12 outlines the national collegiate basketball tournament drawings at Madison Square Garden. Duquesne faces Ohio while Virginia City College of New York and Westminster meet on March 18, with Long Island University vs Rhode Island State and Seton Hall on March 19. Semis set for March 22 and the final for March 24.

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Training Camp Chatter From Spring Exhibitions

The report notes rooks and veterans at spring camps with Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Athletics and others, highlighting Phil Cavarretta, Hal Trosky, Bobby Mattek, and Sam Chapman as potential season factors. It covers manager comments, minor league prospects, and uncertain shortstop plans as teams probe depth and readiness in Florida and other sites.

Promoter frees Cann for Chicago bout April 4

Chicago reports promoter Mike Inions has released Billy Cann of Pittsburgh for a first here April 4. Cann, former heavyweight King, seeks a title shot vs Joe Lonts and is slated to meet Gunnar Barwind of Finland in a 12 round stadium bout. Noris Jacobs has option on Conn's services and agreed to arrange the usual pecking fee. Pro promoter BUY Rabe leads the show.

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Girls' Basketball Tourney Opens in Quinlan Area

The Southwestern A A A high school girls basketball tournament opens tonight with Quinlan Floyd and Merlt among the teams. Two games are scheduled tonight at different sites, two more tomorrow, followed by semi finals and finals here Friday and Saturday nights.

Morel Phils Hun County Quinlan Floyd Merlt

Oklahoma City Doubles Begin in Tennis Tournament

Doubles teams opened action at the Das sional Ingoor tennis event in Oklahoma City on March 12. Defending champion Bobby Regs of Chicago advanced in singles as do several local pairings. Notable first-round doubles matchups featured Brown of Waco with Madden of Pittsburgh, Dorrough Jr. and Draper of Oklahoma City, and Crawford Fennell with Wilkins of Dallas United, among others.

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Casting Club High Scorer Sets Week’s Pace at Lionield

Casting Club member Bill Stewart led Une Alamo Casting club’s Tuesday contest with a 68 in plugchunking and a 64 Snakish at Lionield. Ed Miedose Jr. placed in event, a $4 prize noted. WD Stewart led average at 62 while others, including W. P. Cacinla, prepared for Thursday meet at Elona field.

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Smith Defends St Augustine Golf Title

The National pro am best ball tournament opens in St Augustine with Horton Smith defending his title from last year with Marvin Ward. Smith won the Provida West Roast Open at Belair, beating Byron Nelson by one stroke after a late burst of birdies. top prize is $700, Nelson $450. Ward does not enter this year. Smith teams with Chuck Smith. Match play begins after today’s qualifying stroke play.

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Oshkosh All-Stars win playoff game 44 to 38

Oshkosh Wisconsin reports the Oshkosh All-Stars won their second straight playoff game in the National Professional Basketball League, defeating the Sheboygan Redskins 44 to 38 last night. The win tightens the series as Oshkosh maintains its lead.

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