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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1942

Page

14

Coast Goes For Mexican Fighters

Hollywood promoter Charley Mac Donald books a string of Mexican contenders for bouts at Legion Stadium. April 16 features Baby Artemendi vs Simms Garrison, April 24 Castello Cruz vs Jack Chase, and May 1 Toby Vigil meeting Petey Bealzo with Ortiz and other names on future cards. Matches spotlight Mexican fighters as top draws in the program.

Angeleb Hollywood Legion Stadium Charley MacDonald Mexi- Cate Artemendi Simms Garrison Carlos Chavez Low Satloa Castello Cruz Banta Crave Jack Chase Denver John Thomas Sebnnay Gonzeles Toby Vigil Petey Bealzo Manuel Ortiz California Imperial Valley Kenny Lindsay

Wilson and Ortega Fight for Welterweight Title

Los Angeles welterweight contender Wilson faces Pedro Ortega of Mexico City in a 14 1/2 pound title bout. The undercard features entertainment by Jack Benny Mickey Rooney and others ahead of a potential 30 000 crowd at the Olympic Auditorium amid wartime service notes.

Los Angeles Maren Lew Jenking Wikbon Lenky Cleveland Shrang

Bobo Kaynes Franklin Triumphs Over Lévi Franklin

In Pittsburgh on March, the 21 year old heavyweight Bobo Kaynes Franklin knocked out Levi Franklin in 2 40 of the opening heat, lifting his comeback hopes after a string of losses. The bout drew a record indoor crowd and paid a new high gate of 23 thousand four hundred twenty five dollars. Franklin, weighed 209 1 2 pounds, faced notable moments as Bobo shifted momentum with a right hand after a tumble, then floored Levi for an eight count and a nine count finish. Manager Eddie Kapphan floated a future bout with Abe Simon.

Pittsburgh Harry Bove Billy Connan Chang Joe Louis Harry Lém Franklin Boba Franklin Pratik Franki Healy Betbag Bobo Wonnilyard Levi Leni Frankin Eddie Kapphan Abe Simon

Exhibition Ball By the Agmacated Ut TUNSHAY'S GAM At Los Angeles-Chickits

In Los Angeles and other cities a series of boxing showdowns unfolds with top heavyweight contenders. Philadelphia's Be Spoiler known as The Bpoiler faces odds as Molin and Glu clash in a pivotal bout, drawing betting interest and local attention.

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Metropolitan race week builds to $59,000 added handicap

The Metropolitan racing scene grows with sixty four nominations for the $59,000 added handicap at Belmont, headlined by Whirlaway and top horses such as Whitney, Vanderbilt, and Dotter. Strong entries include Amita, Civ Hoate, Markat Wise, Blt, Miclon Actor and Poetev's Cur as contenders emerge.

Ims Philara Whitney Caden Phinga Eevee IC “Peto” Toetwick Whitney Stone Fred G. Vanderbilt Warurishincis Bephaw C. Clark Nasmond Gute A.C. Bostwick Louis Storer George Strawbridga Earl Dotter Whirlawiss Ahorils Wilt Bosin New York Aho Amita Civ Hoate Msab

Mexico City team seeks football game in San Antonio

Instituto Politecnico Nacional of Mexico City seeks a football game in San Antonio next fall with a local team and aims for a feature game in Mexico City the following season. Mario Nuccio Gaona, athletics manager, met Monday with San Antonio officials including Claud Kellam to discuss plans.

Instituto Politecnico Nacional Mexico City San Antonio Mario Nuncio Gaona National Polytechnic Institute Claud Kellam John Reagan Houston Nuccio Jan Auvsthi Rodney K1éd

Fight Results From New York and Nearby Venues

Outsets show multiple boxing results with fighters from New York Ohio and Cleveland. Roz from New York outpointed by 128 to 12944 in an unclear bout while others from Chicago Harvy Dub and Heaton Falls Ta share notes. Separate results include Yow Apeolen from New York CLO and Raddy Walker from Columbus winning by knockout.

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McKay Rated First As Kickoff Expert

Austin march report highlights Roy Ile McKay of the University of Texas as a top kickoff expert. The piece notes McKay’s past mentions with a Chicago organization and recalls his prominent price during the previous season while emphasizing his current role and potential impact for UT.

McKay Austin Roy Ile McKay University of Texas Chicago Orkt

Light Help Wanted Ad Spurs Quick Worker Reach

A simple way to locate capable workers is through light hearted "Help Wanted" ads. The note highlights how many today’s business and teaching leaders began their careers by answering employment notices and applying for positions.

Aggies Beat SMU 19 to 5 in Dallas game

Texas A. and M. defeated SMU 19 to 5 as Stevenson and other Aggies pounded the Pony pitching. The game featured strong Aggie hitting and fielding at Dallas, with key moments including stolen bases and timely hits shaping the lopsided victory.

Dallas Charing Stevenson Texas A M. Nurlet Southery Methodar Busters Billa Luk Cadtts Jhn Tyler Howard Reyd Maley Sothy Geel Bellow Apne Ohortatap

Chicago teams clash in WaTon Invitation basketball race

In Chicago on March 31 the WaTon Invitation tournament narrowed the field as teams from Ontario Indiana Iowa and Michigan plus four Chicago quintets remained. Lincoln Helmont fell to Portsmouth 45 37 Hyde Park to Pit Mich Davenport Iowa beat St Paul 56 23 and Chicago North Avenue Larrace Meat Bay Gill y Mich won 43 41 South Chicago beat Eva Olmire 4229 Canton Ohio edged by Shituga Wabash Avenue eliminated Pittsburgh 5-35 remaining results set up tonight’s games.

Chicago Fron Indiana Iowa Michigan Janes Nad Heett Watonul Chicego Aincoln-Helmont Bowie Portsmouth Ohio Atul! Hyde Park Pit Mich Davenport Towa Au’burn Ind Anderson St.,Paul Chicago Nowth Avenue-Larratce Bittsburgh

Bowling champions shine at ABC tourney despite errors

Raymond Hulls leads the field as the American Bowling Congress event totals a 748 high series in the eleventh annual division. Fred Hatt and Rywan Hultaulat post strong showings, with notable performances from Bodin of Olympia and the Cleveland team. Marathon-style play features multiple five-man events with clubs from Cleveland to Dayton, highlighting the era’s rising talent.

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Rangers and Maple Leafs Face Key Stanley Cup Playoffs Night

National League play tonight features New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs in a tense semi final push. Coaches and players like Lynn Patrick and Phil Watrous foresee a North Border challenge as Washington and Detroit also vie for advantage.

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Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Pack

Fragmented OCR puzzle clues and garbled entries for a daily crossword. Includes mythic names, animal homes, baking terms, nautical references, and miscellaneous descriptors with numerous unreadable items. Reflects a chaotic puzzle page rather than a coherent solvable set.

Too Many Good Hitters Plague San Antonio Missions

The San Antonio Missions face a looming lineup problem with Ralph Winegarner as playing manager and key hitters like Winegarner Witte and Hafey. Witte may slot at first base, Winegarner could shift to third or mound, while Hafey must play. The club has excess power and faces a clash over positions as spring workouts proceed.

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Babe Dahlgren Switches Batting Stance to Break Slump

The Chicago Cubs first baseman Babe Dahlgren, normally right handed, tried a left handed stance to shake a batting slump. He says it is temporary and learned the move from Joe McCarthy and others with the Yankees. Dahlgren notes players like Joe Gordon also switch stance briefly in practice to reset their form.

Ciicage Tirst-bascanen Sao Dallgren Gub Bulun Pravtien Doles Dahleren Steve Joe McCarthy The Yankees McCarthy Dallgeen Joe Gordon Baring Pradtier Trenily Hilalds Heron

Golf Honors Split At Willow Springs Tourney

At Willow Springs the Junior Chamber Golf Honors were divided among three players Al Brn Mil Leroy Gass and Jack Onstee tied for first with 71s in a three way split Gastes scored 82 Barnhill and Gass also posted notable scores while intercollegiate tennis saw Charles Rogers place fourth in a Sunday tournament amid Border Conference action dated February 18 1971.

Funtar Ecommerce Willow Springs al Brrn- Mil Leroy Gass Jack Charlixs Rogers Texas Jet

New York Golden Gloves Triumph in Intercity Meet

The New York Golden Gloves boxing team defeated Chicago in a thrilling Madison Square Garden intercity carnival. New Yorkers dominated the heavier bouts while Chicago led in lighter classes. Notable results include Jimny Carolio beating Hubert Hood in a three round heavyweight match and Victor Resto of New York outpointing Aria Rove in the 135 pound division.

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Derby candidate tied to Louisville car deal in Mexico

A garbled AP dispatch from Agua Caliente describes a Derby candidate linked to a questionable deal in Louisville. The report mentions Timer Bereey and Shir detainees among 18 people tied to a proposed scheme, with Willie Molar named as part owner of a property Edgepont arable.

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Detroit Ships Four To Beaumont Club

Detroit Tigers begin roster trimming by sending four players to Beaumont their farm club. Dick Wakefield and Walter Eve, outfielders, Leaie Mueller, a pitcher, and Bart Cook, a 28 year old right hander, move to Beaumont on option.

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Arizona racing finances at state fair meet show gains

The Arizona tax commission reports the 23 day horse racing meet at the state fair grounds posted a pari mutuel handle of 1,595,851 dollars, an average daily take of 83,376 dollars. General fund receipts reached 63,026 dollars with sales taxes at 2,296 dollars and rental income at 15,956 dollars while the Arizona War club earned 142,608 dollars as joint operator.

Phoenix Frls State Fair Grounds Arizona Sale General Fund State Fair Commission Arizona Wurf Club Jobn

Brackenridge Women’s Golf Opens With Eight Players

AUGUSTA Ga March 31 A field of eight players contest the first round of the fifty hole title holders’ golf tournament a three day event at Brackenridge. Defending champion Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta among the entrants. Other players include Louise SugGS of Dallas Springs George Tainter of Fargo Helen Hicks Harb of Woodmere Mary Jane Garman Seriola Ohio Mrs Charles Harbough Cleveland and Hilern Stull Augusta..pilogg

Dorothy Kirby Atlanta David Ogilvie Sr Augusta Country Club Gutainobile Whiner Louise Suggn Dithis Springs Geewrent North and South Groogla Tainter Fargo N. D Helen. Hicks Harb Woodmere L. 1 Jenne Clie Bloomington Mary Jane Garman Seriola Fya Charles Harbough Cleveland Hilern Atull Aue pRuste Garman-Hatch Cline-Harbourgh Kirby-Tattter Stulb-Bugas

Mississippi trustees weigh end to intercollegiate sports

Mississippi college trustees debated abandoning all intercollegiate competition for the term with immediate effect. A April 7 meeting was called as a showdown while Senator Means Johnson of Greenwood voiced cautious support for continuing football next fall. Sources say initial support faded after subcommittee study and legislative reaction.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Hab Means Johuston Greenwood Aoe Telavie

Amateur Baseball League Plans City Meeting and Talks of Expansion

Amateur ball in the city discusses league closure of entries next Monday at a City meeting led by M C A LeVin. Teams have entered and an eighth club is sought as Teague opens April 12. Platts to erect bleachers at Pithvane Skillyan park for games this summer.

Hasebell League M.C.A. LeVin Tnierdé Teague Platts Pithvane Sgillyan Unis

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