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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1941

Page

6

Abe Simon Fights Louis Closely in Detroit Thriller

In Detroit at Olympia Abe Simon challenges Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title, lasting into the thirteenth round before a technical knockout. Louis wins after Simon’s cuts and swollen eye, with plans for a May rematch and possible September sequel discussed. Simon’s courage earns praise from his camp and observers.

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Fragmented Fight Results Across Heavyweight Cards

The report lists scattered fight outcomes with numerous garbled names and places including Hammond Indiana and Philadelphia. It mentions Joe Louis and Jackie Wilson among others with inconsistent percentages and locations such as Manchester New Jersey and Cleveland.

Amateur Ball Scores Recounted In Sunday Morning Report

A fragment from a Sunday morning edition notes amateur ball results with names partially visible. The report mentions team play and a 47 point total, though many details remain unread.

Louis Rouses Over Billy Conn Threat as Rematch Near

Joe Louis, nursing a damaged eye and swelling, worries over Billy Conn lefts and a planned June title clash. Simon, bleeding from the eye, collapsed but recovered, while trainer Jimmy Johnston criticized his boxer’s discipline. Louis insists Conn's left hook is fast and dangerous as they prepare for the world heavyweight fight.

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Exhibition games feature Dallas Rebels and Shrevenar Sports

Texas league action sees Dallas Rebels and Shrevenar Sports in an exhibition set amid travel reports across Arkansas and Texas. Dallas targets a comeback after a recent loss while planning a Monday game against Tulsa Gilers at Maeshall. Other notices include long-distance bicycle race standings in Buffalo and diverse regional sport notes.

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Madison Square Garden Hosts Top College Basketball Semis

Long Island and Seton Hall clash in a high profile semifinal at Madison Square Garden as star players Davies and Hetgan dazzle, with hopes of a Garden attendance record. Wisconsin tops Iowa in a track meet, winning most events and achieving a close high jump tie.

New York Ohio University Madison Square Garden Selo Hull Istend University Tallmark City College Jontady Bob Davies Imber Seton Mall Garden Rhode Island State Sulhonty Bob Hetgan City College Davies Stanford Hawk Lulsetth Wisconsin Iowa Iowa City

Oklahoma Aggies Advance Toward National Wrestling Semis

Oklahoma A and M wrestlers moved toward the semifinals in the National Collegiate Wrestling Championship. The Aggies led near mid tournament play with six points, while Michigan State and others trailed with multiple qualifiers. Several top contenders, including defending champions and eastern leaders, were eliminated or fell short as the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds concluded.

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Coast Outfits Reach AAU Cage Final In Denver Match

In Denver on March 22 Coast Outfits clash with rivals in the National AAU basketball final. Veteran stars Luisetti and Lubin lead San Francisco Olympic Club against Hollywood and California foes in a dramatic semifinal showing.

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Galveston's Anicos Headed to National Tournament

Galveston's Anicos advance to the national girls basketball tourney in St. Joseph, Missouri, after clinching the Southwest title with a 12 to 11 win over the Dallas Hornets. Margaret Nielzen scored the decisive points in the final three minutes, as the team overcame late scares and a sharp Dallas defense.

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Bulla Seen as Favorite to Win Greensboro Open

BET GREENSBORO, HN O., March 22. Johnny Bulla appears favored to win the $8000 Greater Greensboro Open, holding a slim lead and matching clubs with top contenders. The article notes Bulla’s familiarity with local courses, reports his calm temper, and mentions a possible $1200 down payment toward buying a red airplane.

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Golf Scores The Snadess at Groomboro and Nearby Courses

Fragmented OCR lists golf scores and player names across many clubs and locations including Horton Smith, Snead, Lattoon, White Plains, and Jack Toomer. Scores appear with varied formats and unreadable entries. the piece reads as a scatter of results and attendee notes from multiple courses and dates.

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Women golfers seek state tournament entry via SAWGA

San Antonio Women’s Golf Association opens qualifying for the state tournament limited to SAWGA members. Members should contact Mrs J and others about Friday’s event at the Country Club where scores include 90 6 64. J H Jarboe and Margaret Cozad tied for second with 53. Fort Sam Houston course hosts next Friday.

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Hicks and Dettwailer reach Forest Hills golf final

Elizabeth Hicks of Long Beach and Helen Dettwailer of Washington reach the finals of the Forest Hills women's invitational at Augusta. Hicks defeats Dorothy Kirby 3 and 2, while Dettwailer defeats Mild Daler of Providence in the other semifinal.

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Babe Zaharias Wins San Francisco Women Open Golf Championship

Babe Zaharias won the annual San Francisco women's match play open golf championship defeating Harhara Geach Thompson of Los Altos four and three in the nine hole final.

TILDEN BEATS BUDGE IN A CLOSE WRESTLING MATCH

Dallas crowd of 2500 watched the match as Tilden defeated Budge for the third time in their current professional series. The headline notes a technician master of the board and includes a match where Aline Mighle defeated Mary JHnederek 1-8 in the program’s preliminary bouts.

Dan Budge Ges Tinanis Wilden Aline Mighle Mary Jhnederek

Coffey Wins Oilmen's Golf Title at Brackenridge

Coffey captures low gross with 72 to win the Southwest Texas Oil Men's tournament at Brackenridge. Low net honors shared by J W Scamolver and Earl Casio, with Rowe second in the first flight. Berosner won a side prize for calling scores. third flight led by Morris Tonsey and Jack Heanectt with 72. G Johnewell claimed fourth flight at 69. Hancock and Li McGee tied for second in another flight.

Bill Bob Colley Texas Oil Brackenridge J. W. Scamolver Earl Jack

Tulane Netters Triumph Over Texas In Baton Rouge

Tulane, led by Tilly McGehee and Let Schopfer, defeated Texas 4-1 as McGehee routed Ruben Riskind 6-2 8-0 and Schopfer dominated Maurice Byncher 6-1 6-1. Doubles saw Kulnnestara and Batjer overwhelm Riskind and Fincher 5-0, while Chelstner beat Met Sthwarea 6-1 3-6 6-0. Texas won one match, and the final doubles was halted at darkness.

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Golfer Chapman Seeks Deferment from Draft

Richard D. Chapman, national amateur golf champion, seeks deferment from the draft on medical grounds after his 1-A classification. A local draft board in Palfield County heard his selective service appeal following a medical report.

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De-emphasis of Pitt Basketball Noted in Regional Play

Kansas City dispatch reviews Pitt’s rise to within two slabs of the NCAA, after a defensive win over Wisconsin and a strong showing by Arkansas and Washington State. It highlights Johnny Adams’ 26 points for Arkansas, Gov. Smith on the Wyoming bench, and Pitt’s defensive hold on North Carolina.

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Whirlaway to Test That Bad Leg in Miami

Whirlaway, Kentucky Derby favorite, returns from a leg injury to race in the six-furlong Miami Springs purse at Tropical Park. He faces rival Little Beats and a field of contenders as track conditions forecast fast.

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Horse Racing News From Trot Track In Florida Track Opening

The report covers Florida racing prospects with Feulerday's winner at Cropicat parking Shady Brook Farm and upcoming stables at Tropical Park. It notes yearlings bought at Saratoga sales and plans for Maryland departures, plus confirmation that Narragansett Park will open March 20 and Tropical Park preparations for the late spring season.

Agencand Freas Florida Feulerday Shady Brook Farm

Cincinnati bowlers lead Furly4 ABC Bowling tourney in St Paul

In a heavy scoring night at the Furly4 ABC Bowling tournament in St Paul Cincinnati bowlers dominated team events. The Schmbentagg nine set a 3473 team game high in Detroit style scoring, while Hrnnat Wick Sincraiies from Cincinnati claimed second with 2004 on games 868 2010 1037. Nurre Undertakers from Ohio led third with 2004 total across 903 0? and 1000. Other teams including GG Packeo Taazance Milwaukee and Sacred Hearts Syracuse vied for top spots.

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Softball Tryouts Set as Cafemen Open slate at home

The J. Gare ten, defending ally champion, begins practice ahead of Sunday drills. All teams are invited to try out, and the Cafemen are ready to face any squad that arrives at the field.

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