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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1942

Page

6

Derby Day Field Tops 17 Runners At Louisville Derby

Louisville May 2 The 98th Kentucky Derby drew a massive 100000 crowd as 17 runners were listed for the 75000 stake led by Alsab Requested Devil Diver and Shutout in a wide open field. betting chatter centered on Alsab and Requested with Wood Memorial link With Regards also among the prime contenders. the prize money and odds pricing created a crowded scene at Churchill Downs as fans weighed the long odds and potential upset.

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Indians in Spring Game Preview From Local High School

Indians football squad wraps spring practice with a Saturday night game to showcase returning veterans Shaw Bly Denham and Robey along with McDonald and Stanley. Aiming to build on last season regional crown against two teams of Indians in a test of depth and prep.

Harlandele High Rchool Sprig Wtaking Doe Shaw Bly Denham Robey Stanley McDonald

Derbybound push by Russeel for Tekus entry

Former Alamo Downs president Russeel chartered a plane to Houston then rode trains to Louisville arriving Saturday. He prefers With Regards to win but backs Emerson Woodward's Tekus entry of Hollywood and Valdia Orphan. Mrs. Russell has been in Louisville for days. News of a safe Australia arrival prompts celebration.

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Derby Dope Enities-17 Colts and Total Nominated

Derby event lists 150 nominations across 15 colts with no geldings. Purse values total 2225 to winner 800 to second 3400 to third and 1000 to fourth, rest shared by trainers and breeders. Distance one and one quarter miles. Established 1941 Whirlaway win noted. Post time 5:30 p.m. San Antonio with nine races starting at noon. Red Cross benefit 0. Broadcast by Columbia and KTSA in San Antonio at 5:15.

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Border Loop Approves Freshmen in Varsity Play During War

Faculty representatives of the Border conference vote unanimously to allow freshmen to compete on varsity football teams for the war's duration. Freshmen entering next term may play, while current-year freshmen must have earned at least 10 college units last semester. Transfers from colleges with no intercollegiate sports face a one-year residence rule. the transfer rate remains 20 units. The move aims to bolster football competition next fall amid wartime conditions.

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Beardsley Faces Lacy In Texans Schoolboy Final

In Dallas on May 2 1971 Paul Lacy of Highland Park and James Beardsley of Refugio reached the 36 hole final of the Texans schoolboy golf tournament. Lacy downed Maurice Beckham of Term prep Dallas 1 up and Charlea Royer of Arlington Heights Port World 5 and 4 in Priday's Play. Beardsley defeated E G Gauntt Longview 1 up and A R Franks of Woodrow Wilson Dallas 2 up.

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Derby shuffle marks poor nags in Kentucky race

Louisville May 2 UP The sixty eighth bluegrass derby featured horses picked up cheap for a $60,000 purse. Most runners were bargains or castoffs, with a few costing thousands, and several entrants showing strong claim to the prize as large fields contest the track.

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Derby Contender Devil Diver Backed by Whitney Stable

The Derby field features Devil Diver, a dark bay colt bred in Kentucky and owned by Mrs. Payne Whitney of Manhasset New York, aiming to emulate previous Derby winners. He shows strong form with a late-season push, after notable Ireland and American training, and is contrasted with rivalhorses like Hillywood and Gtaar Khayyam as attention centers on Keeneland and upcoming Derby conditions.

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Monterrey Golf Results and Nearby Matches Summary

Monterrey golf results highlight a victory by AneMOS Wig FETFEAW TARE over Barry Hay of San Antonio 4 and 1, with Jacke Purnell of Laredo losing 1 down. In other matches, C. St Pope defeated Wendell Cox 7 and 2, while Jacks Bellary fell 2 and 1. Boxing bouts feature Tony quivet over Russell Kirkland and M. G. Gonzales beating Robert Hanes. The women's play advances with Disy Baturday and forthcoming entries.

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Barron Leads Pros in PGA Qualifying

Barron, a New York pro, leads a field of twenty-one players at City, May 25, in the PGA qualifying rounds held at Cardens City Country Club. The event aims to fill eight available spots for the main tour, with Barron posting strong scores and eyeing inclusion among the nation’s top professionals.

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Texas Boxes. Vivid game at Tech field ends in Rebels victory

Texas and San Antonio meet in a high scoring night game with Texas box showing key innings. Cast includes notable names like Boyard, Bolyard, Hicks, and Witte with Tulsa and Missions as opponents. The Rebels clinch a late win as San Antonio extends its winning streak while defensive plays and baserunning shape the result.

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Clifton to Cats Release Klaerner in May

Clifton to Cats manager announces Klaerner’s conditional release with potential brief option for return. Johan Holland of Oklahoma City plans to field Brucehall club and Fay Wert Cala as shortstop. Ziel Klaerner’s up condition noted. Volland and Nicholaie Myurtstop referenced in context of roster changes and pitching options for the upcoming season. Clifton’s batting average last season stood at .162 with limited early action and a single home run as a rookie.

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Fight Results from Annsen Presby Trenton MT

In a chaotic boxing or prize fight report, results show multiple fighters with unclear spellings and scores. Names such as Devi Sendhan, Padry Comer, Jack Kenny, Andy Blatennet and Toby Min appear, with references to various locations including Philadelphia and New York. The text is garbled OCR with fragmented event details and inconsistent scoring.

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Miss Cozad Wins San Antonio Women Golf Title

Miss Cozad dominates the City title event in San Antonio's Women’s Golf Association, shooting 75 to defeat Jo Henson in the final and Edna C. Lapham for the championship. Betty Dowieson looms as a former national champion, while Elizabth Talmadge loses the night title to Yom Burger. Consolation honors go to Harold Franzel, with Mrs. Strayer leading the lame duck bracket.

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Poloists Triumph as United States Thwarts Argentina 9–0

MEMICO CITY May 2. A United States polo team defeated Argentina 9 to 0 in a slick decline. Large crowd of about 20 000 watched the spectacle riding. Manuel Andrade of Argentina broke his right leg when his mount crashed into a goal post near the goal. Scott Sill of the United States struggled but Winston Guest contributed five goals for the victors. President Avila Gomez of Mexico was an interested spectator who remained until the finish.

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