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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1941

Page

13

Baseball Night honors local baseball figures in San Antonio

Representatives of the Benton Bees St. Louis Browns Minneapolis Millers and San Antonio Missions are to be guests at the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce Base ball Night at the Kress cafeteria Tuesday night. A barbecue meal will be served and about 100 guests are expected. George Tucker, who helped bring the Bees to Ban Antonin and the Millers to New Bruynfels, will be toast.

Benton Bees St. Louis Browns Minneapolis Millers San Antonio Missions Guntal San Antonio

Army Boxing Fights Set for April 28 at Municipal Auditorium

The San Antonio Recreation and Service Committee announces eighteen bouts nightly as part of a national defense program. Post clubs determine boxers per night at a Wednesday meeting. Admission 1 quarter for Whattle seats, 50 cents for reserved, 30 cents balcony. funds go to soldiers’ recreation. Another show planned for May with weekly hours.

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Bobby Jones Eyes Masters Challenge in Augusta Comeback

In Nassau Bahamas and Augusta, veteran Bobby Jones, just shy of 39, eyes a strong return at the Masters next month despite mixed form. He scored well in Nassau with Armour, Hagen, and Sarazen, while critics note his short game and concentration as potential weaknesses to overcome.

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Exhibition Ball Todays Games In Ny and Fla Lineup

A collage of basketball exhibition schedules lists teams and venues across New York, Florida, California, and Pennsylvania. Notable matchups include Philadelphia versus Boston, Syracuse versus Newark, Cleveland versus New York, and Chicago against New York, with multiple cities like Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and San Francisco noted for planned games and batteries of players named in partial rosters.

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Amateur Ball League Meeting Preview in City Major Bagebot

Amateur ball league meeting set for Thursday at 5 p.m. City majors and A M A reps expected to attend. Helotes Horlermakers lined up for next Sunday game at Brow n Mainiand with team members meeting at Henry Porex's home for carpools. Hiresmen beat Mand ersons club 3 to 1 in early practice game.

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Nyt Renascence men win thicago semi final clash

The New York Renaissance beat Kenosha Royals 44 to 45 to reach the semi finals at the world’s professional tournament. Oshkosh Altestarg from Wisconsin advanced to the semis by defeating Philadelphia.

New York Renaissance Kenosha Royals Oshkosh Altestarg Winconsin Analisis Philadelphia Eba

Idaho's re emphasis plan gears up under Schmidt

Moscow Idaho March 16 University of Idaho moves to a major re emphasis in athletics with a new slate of leaders George Greene Lewiston athletic director and Guy Wicks Foсatella as basket ball and athletic coach Both are alumni The regents announced Schmidt former Ohio State coach will head football efforts An assistant coach will be named and Schmidt has begun contacting prospects The overhaul follows coach resignations and policy disputes at Idaho athletics as campus leaders pledge a renewed program focus

Moscow Idaho University of Idaho George Greene Lewiston Guy P. Wicks Focatella Basiket University Alumi Greene Lawiston Jurnal Wieka University of Taube Southern Board of Regents Pinnets A. Schmidt Ohio State Bo Fchanids Ale Tinho Tnd Forrest Twogood Ted Bank Robert Tessier Wie Bhat Vnson C. Dale Bechmidt Whitey" Pyles Wil Price Bchinidt

Bowling at St Paul Opens with Strong Scores in Meet

The forty first American Bowling congress event in St Paul nears day six as Milwaukee bowlers lead in doubles and singles. Top scorers include Kalina and Tender with 727, Tishock 702, Berna 700, and Rock 700 while leaders in team standings push pace early in the competition.

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Ice Hockey Tonight Schedule Night Inside Detroit and Cleveland

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Detroit Roaron Cleveland Providence New Mayen Mosaiey Stringtiekt Pidsbuedh American Aakoglation Chay Pal St Long Athwenpolia Kansna City

De Paul Coach Bob Nea Drafted Into Army

De Paul basketball coach Bob Nea, a standout at the academy, was drafted into the army amid Chick Critto Vic league title chase. Nea, once a star player, will leave his coaching duties as induction proceeds.

Omicago CINS Bob Nea de Paul Academy

Tussle Sunday Night Between Penney Club and Zarape Club

The deciding basketball display for the Mie Latin Ameren league moves to Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Gym. A playoff game follows between Mosmey Howse and San Fare rhando of Patlah Jenga, after earlier plans shifted from Tuesday night.

Penney Othics Zarape Waa Herausy Woodlawn Gyi Osmey Howse San Farerhando

Creighton and Iowa State Duel for Western Finals Berth

Kansas City March 18 A pair of duels in a district playoff pitting Creighton against Iowa State for a berth in the western finals. IU State stars Gordon Michalas and Nick Anjsshed clash with Omaha’s Jaquay and Brownie as Creighton holds a 38-point average in 22 games. Creighton led the Missouri Valley with 18 wins while Iowa State topped Big Six with 15 of 18. The winner meets Washington State for the western arena bid. the other races include Arkansas and Wyoming titans. Also Greenwich appoints Dick Chapman in Pinehurst.

Kansas City Creigston Iowa State Gordon Michalas Fox Ward Brownie Jaquay Omah Alastays Nicholas Anjsshed Howard Engleman Kanzisti Bip NO. A. A Nants Washington State Arkansas Universe of Wyoming Rocky Mountain Mingie

Uvalde Enters 16 In Edison High Meet

Uvalde High School fielded a 16-man entry for Edison High School’s tenth annual invitational track and field meet at Edison stadium. Eight schools submitted definite entries with several more expected by Wednesday, aiming for team titles and individual trophies.

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Seguin to Stage Invitation Tennis

Seguin hosts an invitation tennis event on March 13 with play starting at 0 to 1 a.m. at Seguin High School and Mia Starcke Park courts. Matches include 50 boys and girls in singles and doubles with medals awarded to champions across divisions.

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Lieb Pushes Rugby Ideas For Florida Football

Gainesville Florida March 18 University of Florida football coach Tom Lieb advocates adopting rugby ideas to improve open style play. He cites Welsh and American examples, argues rugby can develop ball handling and open field running, and says spring practice will test the concept amid interest in faster, more versatile offense.

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San Antonio Gun Club Divides for Five Week Team Shoot

Shooting matches of the San Antonio Gun Club split into Reds and Blue Blues teams. Captains Jack Borman and George Mats tleid lead squads for a five week series starting Wednesday at the club range. Each weekly program features 64 trap or skeet targets shot Wednesday Saturday and Sunday. The winning team earns a visitor berth with the losers at a barbet e.

San Antonio Jack Borman George Mats Tleid Reds Lae Blues

Golf tournaments canceled due to cold and rain

Three weekly golf events at Fort Sam Ro liston San Antonio Country Club and Willow Springs Women s associations were canceled Tuesday because of bad weather. The schedule shifts to next Tuesday with play at the clubs and Willow Springs course. Monday sweepstakes stalls were postponed and will be held at a single course next week.

Fort Sam

Jenkins Montgomery Bout Set for May 9

New York reports the lightweight title fight between Lew Jenkins and Bob Montgomery moved to May 9 at Madison Square Garden after an earlier March 28 date was postponed. Jenkins withdrew briefly due to a cut, while the combat context includes his recent war with Lou Ambers and guidance from a trainer and state athletic official.

New York Madison Square Garden Lew Jenkins Bob Montgomery Py Jenkins Lou Amberg

Latin Americans to Discuss Sports Reorganization Meeting Called

Commissioner Johnny Esquivel has called a Tuesday night gathering at Mexia Christian Institute of Latin American sports division leaders. The meeting aims to discuss reorganization of the 4 Junior Baseball League and softball loop.

Sharrmen Sports Association Hags Johnny Esquivel Mexia Christian Institute

Next Big Track Meet Friday At Alamo Stadium

Track athletes from Jefferson, Brackenridge, and Kerrville Schreiner Institute prepare for a three way Friday night meet at Alamo Stadium featuring the Mustangs, Eagles, and Mountaineers. Weather delays shifted plans from Tuesday, with Edison, Harlandale, and Alamo Heights adjustments for upcoming Invitation and Fort Worth Exposition events.

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County Juniors Await Good Weather Delays Hit Track Meet

Weather postponements push back the Bexarounty digity conference events at St Helison field. Midgets Alviston and Class B were moved from Monday to later, while Class A and Class meets on Wednesday and Thursday are uncertain. Director Jim Ward expects the entire program to run next week.

Bexarounty Digity Alviston Helison Field Jim Ward

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