Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1941

Page

7

Tigers Star Greenberg Resists Draft Pressure in Florida

Detroit slugger Hank Greenberg roams the palm courts of Lakeland as he resists draft criticism. The 6'4" star faces reporters with caustic replies while defending his deferment stance, creating a tense scene among Tigers fans and local press.

Lakeland INS Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Dizzy Dean Greenberg Ajd Aloot Tiger Carp New York Lee

Heavyweight Eddie Ettore Seeks Ring Return

Philadelphia May 29 Ettore, once a top heavyweight, says he wants a comeback for the money and crowd roar. He hints at possible bouts with Guz Dorazie, but admits he would be through if matched with stronger fighters like Leroy Haynes. His former manager Jakey Freedman refuses to secure him more bouts.

Thiladelphia Pial Ettore Philadelphia Tyee Dayern Fitore Guz Dorazie Gily Leroy Haynes Hive Louis Lab J Sligien Jakey Freedman Freedman

Women Start City Tenpin Tourney at Main Bowl Center

Local women bowlers begin the city tournament at the Main Bowl Center Saturday at 7 p.m. The event runs until midnight with four divisions A B C D and the Southern Sector Bee squad leading. Singles and doubles events will follow, with handicaps.

Antonio Newling

Two Team Fight In Swim Meet At East Lansing

East Lansing March 29 Michigan leads Yale 46 40 43 after opening events in the national collegiate swimming championship. Yale runner Welsh and Howard Wobson of Michigan figure prominently in the meet while other teams like Princeton Minnesota Wisconsin and Notre Dame trail with varied scores.

East Lansing Mich Michigan Din Welsh Rete Choutery Yale Howard Wobnaon Batdey Tesatilly Hla Ue Cheuleau Agata Lotiay Perrorney Dack Merles University of Washington Olin Wayne Ted Princeton Minnesota Whimons Vitanive Grebal Lwo Nul Brow Staford

Lutsetti to Hawaii With His New Bride

San Francisco dated report states Lutsetti a famed All American hushed star plans a Hawaii wedding amid whispers of a move. He is set to join Timotaly on an exhibition trip with Miss Re astor and a San Francisco ally, as local clubs discuss his next season with the PHM py Oilers of USA.

PHM Py Oilers Tusa Misa Reastor Messiet Dy Stare

Mrs Page Wins Golf Victory in Narrow Match

In a Friday Fraser Springs event, Mrs Halaby Page of Chinpel HL ON defeated Downbly Kirby Af Ati 4 and 4 to claim the four formament title. Page led early, while Kirby fought back, finishing with Page’s powerful back nine.

Mrs, Page Mra Halaby Cawso Fenile Mig Kirby Atlilon

Try Again to Stage Wilson County Meet

Floresville officials plan the Wilson County interscholastic league track and field meet for Saturday at 6 p.m. on Tiger Field with senior events and Heidt relays. Weather and muddy country roads delayed preparations. tennis at Kilworth Ranch School was postponed by one day. Superintendent Conn directs the county tournament with athletic director Conk overseeing activities.

Wilson County Floresville Tae Chai Hong P. Conn Sox N& Thay Schreruilen Tiger Field Raing Agit Kilworth Ranch School Alea Conn Conk Invi Athleltry Tengue

Women's Golf Tourney Honors Margin of Victory at Port Sam Houston

The Port Sam Houston venue hosted the San Antonio Women's Association weekly tournament on Saturday. Margay-Gore claimed top honors with a two stroke margin, while Harrid Atking finished second. Notables TL divhop and Mrs. J. Lee Wilkow also participated. Next Friday’s event moves to Wiley Springs course at 4 p.m.

Mic Wiley Springs

Press Box Woes Mark Day Two of College Wrestling

Reporters face headaches as nations AL AL UL wrestling championships proceed in New York. After an opening day struggle, contenders emerge in several weight classes with standout performances from Joe McDaniels Merle Jennings Dave Arndt and Henry Wittenberg among others as the field narrows toward finals.

New York Exster Wespa Sheneh Dave Fellows Joe McDaniels Whrlte Mt Oklahoma A Gerald Lee Osage Lowa Matiny Mater Secont Orville Palmer MicDaniels Pauls Merle Jennings Michigan State Olay Town State College Ross Hiniwener Harrisburg Sid Mieligan Binte Burl Obhey Jeuttings Ait Jennings Iinl Dave Bud" Arndt Osahonta A

Golfer With An Eye to The Future

DATHOE March 20. Edie Wirk, a Wetroll Kolf professional, expected to be inducted into the selective service within the next month or two but was defeated. He faced a later decision about his golf career, stating he might return to play next year after a planned sermon.

Dathoe Edie Wirk Wiuny Kirk Aalik

Mike Belloise Out of Army in Odd Draft Case

New York March 29 Former featherweight boxing champion Mike Belloise was rejected by the draft board after a medical examination. He argued he had no dependents and was placed in 1-A. His brother Steve, a welterweight fighter, had been drafted to join a naval reserve recreation post, leaving Mike to support their parents and six of their ten siblings. The medical authorities settled the issue without further argument.

New York Mie Beltoise Dhammy Mike Steve Gero Tunney Naval Reserve Steve Wor Hla Onl

Coast South boxers lead in national collegiate finals

Coast and South boxers dominated the national collegiate championships with six finalists from each coast, Idaho Vandals and Southwestern Louisiana Institute providing three finalists each. Notable matchups include Ted Karn and Layne Erickson defending champions at 12 and 165 pounds, as Kara faces Donald Marper and Elden Sanders meets Ericks on, while Gates H Konhall upsets Ken ldrick.

Collegh Maren Pacific Coast Ile Ernst Midwest Advertar Sesse Prelfie Idahog Vandals Southwestern Louisiana Institute Tolano Parish Ted Karn Layne Mriekson Lo Yela Kara Mlabher Idaho Donald Marper Frank Edwin Ouréa Ue Louisiain Schawl Beriksan Elden Sanders North Carolina Southwestern Touisiana Lou Campbell Gatesl

Wrigid Meters to Gatira Philadelphia May Championship Tour

March 2017 announcement confirms a national amateur championship tournament to be held at the Arena on May 24. Contenders from across the county will compete in this district event, with four teams advancing.

Gatira Philadelphia Wil Atenes Contentants Lye Countes

Edison County Track Champ Repeats Title at Class A Meet

Edison High secures its tenth Edison County track crown at Alamo Heights field. The Golden Belles win with 532.2 points, defeating Alamo Heights and Harlandale, while Ralph Bilsworth earns individual honors in sprint events. Senior and junior titles awarded. District 22 meet set for April 12 at Alamo Stadium.

Johny Janes Edison Bexar Alamo Heights High School Golden Belles Joe Ward Aline Heights Atl Baldy" Martin Ralph Bilsworth Ballen Harlandale Somerset Edgewood Hot Wells Anip Somerset Alamo Heights San Antonio eLass Iselinois Alamo Elisworth Tielgats Aushes Pilchud Leon Mueller J. B. Goodwin Mueller Vine Chester Brown Edison Sithe Wellum Gondwin Pfeipter Ware Pfeiffer Yletodles Bis Lishiat Aid Disons Aghjump W . Low Liv Batly Inter Aciolnatic League Alama

Girl Goalers All Set For South America Trip

In Saint Joseph Missouri a 12 member women’s basketball squad was chosen for the Pan American Games trip. The team would represent the United States in the early 1640s winter season, with forwards Ward Davenport Banks Siniypisey Wirds and Winslow among listed players from Davenport Little Rock Nashville and Des Moines. The selection includes Lillie Rock Lorelia Bini and Mary Parker, among others.

St, Joseph Pan Wamerican Ganies Ust Tean Ihab United States Pavenport Aline Banks Nashville Laverne Siniypisey Little Rock Dorothy Wirds A. J. B. Tes Moines Myre Shrever Lillie Rock Guoris Mary Winslow Nash Trote Marham Little Roel Lorelia Bini Margaretb Betty Naahylie Mary Parker

Track Senior Division At Alamo Heights Meet Reveals Record Feats

The county track senior division results from the Alamo Heights event show multiple athletes from Somerset, Alam o Heights, and nearby districts posting marks and records. Notable names include Jack Grider, Ralph Wiswartt, and Warren Preltter with top distances and sprints highlighted in a dense, OCR heavy report.

Tikvah Web Puella TB Sin Milsons Dlex Raynor Als Heinhte Wallace Vagg Taste Hin Wises Ainwo Hotels TGS Lad Red Alamo Heights Jack Grider Paul Dublose Bills Not Wells Leon Edgewool Wallace Cart Hactamdain Chanter Brown Hilton Iseneth Somerset Diatanee Pole Yeulhy Gili McBaninty Ate Hetehts Biehkford Iandale Fest BI Dewan Hoviondaly Kirby Boots Ralph Bheworth Alamo Heighta Mehard Marciah Wateaun Dall Dobrowolski Cis Gortecs Haviandale Mledso Line Daxiinia Sueitos Jammer McDaniel Exheewood Mueller, Fuller Coffey Jack Chandler Banon Bombie Alamo Meteltas Somaraot Alamo Metrics Alamo Uelshkre Darth Grendbens Milivon Stelen Brown Canppell Barish Linknndale Patterson McBoualt Carpenter AL Ent Bichon Biaon Worl Tamford Banna Crautart Eidlanlahy Peterson Cael Rigel Meiehiy Danis Bua Inchlain Masa Ronnie Savant Roberlann Cranse Petergund Prueo

Collier's Retracts Alabama U Charges

Collier's Magazine issued an apology for publishing a piece accusing the University of Alabama athletic policies. The article claimed the university recruited top athletes through a bias toward academic requirements and used Tuscaloosa high school as a hatchery, alleging a hidden system to obtain athletic talent.

New York Collier's Magazine University of Alabama William Bradford Hale Tuscaldora High School Glanob

Longhorn Trackmen Triumph in Three-Way Meet

The Longhorn Track team won a three way college meet at College Biation, scoring 91 points and taking 13 of 16 events. Abilene Christian College placed second with 29 points, while the host team finished third.

Longhorn College Biation Nsi University of Texra Fon

Flyers Again Cage Champs In National AAU Tourney

The Flyers captured the women's AAU basketball national title after a hard fought victory. Shiever led with seven points, scoring inside at will for the Meir squad while teammates contributed key rebounds and defense.

Little Rock Pliers Meir Filers Uae

Unclear historical list hints at sports figures and events

A garbled OCR snippet lists many personal names, places, and possible sports associations with fragmented phrases. It mentions an event in May and a tourney, with numerous individuals named in a long, disjointed sequence, but no clear actions, outcomes, or dates.

Ambiguous Hockey Narrative From Coast to Coast

A garbled sports column discusses hockey and related events across multiple venues including Chicago and Vancouver. It mentions teams, players, and a string of game notes with scattered names and dates, but the OCR text remains largely unreadable, offering few clear facts or outcomes.

Steers Leaps To New Mark In Indoor Meet

University of Oregon athlete Les Steers cleared 7 feet 3/4 inch in the Washington indoor pavilion setting a world record. The leap happened during an exhibition entry in the UW versus California track meet, with the prior record of 6 feet 4 1/2 inches held by a Manhattan athlete. The California team won the meet 63 to 45 as seven Pavilion records fell.

Seattle Marat Yan'ty Les Steers Chamnton Andoor Anaiy University of Oregon University of Whshneton Pavillon Intoor Bvenes Manhatty Stoors Leving Takeatt Lin Universition Washington California Washerton Pavilion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tigers Star Lawton Carver BTA Gerenberg Greenbarg Arch & Player Octiston Wolves Dan Crank Terry Giants Lutsetti Hawaii Ripley Song King Syndia Seo Sethe A4ai Rock Mople Valetta Malta Angelo George Clark Denton Apostles Janes Sames Thomas Matthew Bartholomem Andrew William Salchow NarliEast Rassles Mike Belloise South Edison County South America Petre Hnl DeChin Ban Pamipr Atusio Heights Eithson Lunia Mont Far Tinrey Alamio Teta Revegeunie Nestle Ati Hebi ABC Bowling BT. Rau Minin Buren Wisernein Bo Meike Bqwline Ammtel Ebm Dhey Ahianke Sik Grrofita Chick O Gor Bealera Conbei Cte Bard Albevents Tle Ayens Ie Nice Almiar Bel Pariner Towel Tratton Jorksen Alleria San Pedro Alaa Mark Tuckson Traz Gavatate Jun Pallurly O'Donnon Ath Arlenyt Collier's Alabama U Flyers Chee Wheat Ann Gativa American Sports Association Swvine Revireament Whiet Rmi Soi Guornie Sprirasa Lau Ceci Aherns Ebanyplons Pons Gaiters Munterbes Livilulicay Tournes Willy Nylaca Winler MyMol Gowealtes Cinta Vette Yor Ragrette Louie Deviant Forig-Claude Ratrada Stucley Yasvella Tony Exautvel Presey Gues Jom Chico Gallows Joe Hstvadd Bal Vern Dave Serratia Weid Macann Mivos Andrew 3. Pales Tod Arcos MG. Tru Dona Hhero Plorentina Mhent Ida Santen Casey Tose Hanes Tentacle Mvines Pony Gonenter Maurie Cyhon Maplino Yeas Chares Muumires Hermit Poenies Vout Iattida Rorota George Leet Cables Chattan Ina Gare Basti Maweatin Vas Mex Gia Monty Co Cnututtgy Wik Sluckepnte Awwastte Siya Ta Pand Onerrea Biedtine Lops A ‘Lovers Asank A Ravan iMieeMas Steibs Areatin Garab Ei Wrath Ramon Gollnde Ee Ral Pulp Rantal Mediate M.inaehie Cathian Bat Mucater Fuel Woodie Ry Monedla Prater Rocha Max Mantes Tis Daveln el Gayetay Ve Sausohlin Mendis B'S Teedie Balsiviny Easu Pittebienel Merelins Bundi Wasiting'ton Morel Rarny Washington Fleeies Litehet Cme Tilted Sunateny O. M Aera I Gach Ne Transportation Eal P-paze Vancouver Vyansany Steers Simply Diad Broadway
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication