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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1941

Page

6

Derby Week Rumors Heat Churchill Downs Stakes

Louisville reports strike talk amid Derby week push at Churchill Downs. bettors and officials anticipate near record attendance and a two million dollar handle as eleven horses race for the classic mile and a quarter with favorites Porter's Cap Whirlaway and Our Boots among contenders amid crowded streets and hotel crowds.

Fay Hear Downs Royce Martin Belmont Ever Deroy Chaves S Lucky Howands Porter Warren Wriple Gur Hoors Marthe Howard

How to Pick Winner in Any Horse Race

Louisville May 3. Apats Editor Ed Danforth of the Atlanta Journal will advise on picking a winning horse. The piece promises tips and methods to bet on the right horse, with emphasis on analyzing form and odds to improve winning chances.

Louisville Apats Ed Danforth The Atlanta Journal

Junior High Golf Qualifying Delayed By Rain At Brackenridge

Persistent rain postponed the junior high golf qualifying round to Saturday. Teams from Armuelly sponsor by The Bighk will begin the medal round at Brackenridge Park. Early scores and exact tee times remain to be announced. In other notes the International League reports Tersey City defeating Barchester 4 to 3 and Newark beating Montreal 7 to 3. West Texas New Mexico League games featured Pampa at Lubes and Amarillo at Linen with rain disrupting play.

Armuelly The Bighk Brackenridge Park Tersey City Barchester Newark Montreal Haltimore Parente West Tex New Mexico League Pampa Lubes Armrillo Linen Clovis Mle Spring Ait Borger Wichile Felis

Rumor Of Strike At Louisville Downs Threatens Derby

Report from Louisville Ky on May 3 says track grooms may strike over pay of 10 dollars per groom and sanitary facilities, risking disruption to this afternoon's Kentucky Derby. Officials acknowledge rumors but have not confirmed any contact or plan.

Louisville Ghorehill Downs Downy Santa Anita Downs

Fight Night Results Highlight Ring Upsets Across Multiple Cities

A string of boxing results shows numerous bouts across cities like New York Louisville and Des Moines. Winners include Tony Blurteliano and Freddie Tope with outpoints, while stages feature several lightweights and welterweights claiming decisions in Newark, Cincinnati, San Jose and Boston venues.

Urese New Fuitee Zliie Piltguuegh Welterwelehl Chssipien Foulpointe Tony Blurteliano New York Louisville Satimy Angel Ebueitis NBAU Eliaspion Dave Cadflouk Freddie Tope Columba Kpeak Jdep Puig Des Moines Leny Frankiin Cleveland Selman Martin Chicago Milt Aron Baltimore Henry Hook Landline Spolls Matt Peter Hollywood Cecil Huston San Jose Calif Yucarny Kid Mimi Fla Highland Park Jack Henry Kenilworth Oulptinted Bullant Ovenze N. J

Angott Beats Castilloux For Canadian Lightweight Title Win

In Louisville Kentucky on May 3, Sammy Angott defeated Canadian lightweight champion Castilloux in a full 12 round bout. Angott controlled the fight with consistent inside punching while Castilloux bore the defensive role. Angott slipped to the canvas twice but pressed the action to secure the decision. The bout, though non title, marked Angott's first anniversary as holder of the title in the night’s action.

Loquisvilor INS Sammy Angobt Davey Day Cuituro America Derby Eye Dave Cantillonx Angott Inwice Castilloux Angabl

Horse Racing Notes From New York Met Meets and Purses

Horse racing results and entries from New York venues feature a mix of runners such as Ugh Blame and others in purse events. The article previews Jamaica Bay juveniles and Jamaica day cards, listing contenders like Held Forth and Comedienne and noting significant stakes and cup races.

New York Atnte Radee Metro Holieg Coburn Ugh Blame Cithbeld le Fe la GR Hromler Ayeer Witfrey Tun Yenalt & Susprunica J. A. Cuhuen Kina Warrenton Frank M. Gould New York Lurnam Black Swen Greer Jr Galdun Laurens M Music Betty Brown Comedienne Virginia National Tyler Kewhor Goluer Hee

Women golfers tally scores at Sag Astonia tourney

Mrs John Trés and Mrs Charles Armstrong tie for social club weekly golf title at Fort Bar Houston. Cor fitok place with a gross 92 and 30 handicap for net 82. Marsares Covad posted 85 283 to finish among leaders.

John Trés Charles Armstrong Ted Cor Sag Astonia

Kentucky Derby entries and post positions announced

The Kentucky Derby field was listed with post positions and owners. Notable entrants include Ron, Hockley, Adams Cleaveland Putnam, and Blue Pair Basil James. Morning-line odds range from 10 to 76 to 1, with weights listed at 126 pounds for all runners.

Ron ODS Domnie Adams Cleaveland Putnam Sturetor George Woalt Hugh Neshl Basil James Vera S. Brag Whitlaway Eddie Arcaro Warren Wright Bel Little Beans G. Moore Rocky" Palladino Valdina Paul Th. Lemmons E. F. Woodward Irvin Anderson Sanuel Tufano Miubert Morris HL Richards G. Byers Porters Cap Leon Hans CG Woward Our Booth Conn McCreary Martin Carroll Bierman Wd. Kleber Jr

Zivic returns to form against Marteliano at Coliseum

New York May 3 Frite Zivic rebounded from a let-down against Mike Kaplan with a decisive tenth round finish over Tony Marteliano at the Coliseum. Zivic, aiming for a heavy schedule this month, set up further bouts including Phil Parr May 13 and Freddie Hed Cochrane May 26 in Newark, with Al Bummy Davis looming for June 25 at Polo Grounds.

New York Fritele Zivic Mike Kaplan Boston Zivic Tony Martelisno Coliseum Phil Parr Washington Philadelphia Freddie Hed" Cochrane Elizabeth N.2 Newark Hue al “Bummy" Davis Meny Davis Ceatering South Walsh Tony Tack

Pimlico Fire Cancels Race At Baltimore Track

Fire destroyed part of Pimlico barns delaying the seventh and causing the cancellation of the eighth race. Twenty five horses were moved to safety as officials fought the flames causing estimated damage of twenty five thousand dollars. Cause of the blaze in sleeping quarters was not immediately determined. Track officials announced racing would proceed as scheduled the next day.

Baltimore Pimico Racetrack Carreliados Eroyes Yoo Pimlico

Derby Dope and Odds in Kentucky Derby Preview

Derby dope lists contenders for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with odds, past winners, and expected distances. Notes include Whirlaway and Twenty Grand related records, weather described as partly cloudy and warm, and broad broadcast mentions of racing system terms.

Kentucky Doriy Churchill Ueno Dan Ane Taurto

Derby Week Brims With Kentucky Festivities In Louisville

Louisville crowds descend for Derby Day events as rain lessens. Visitors converge on Churchill Downs for the $13,000 Derby, with Governors Keen Johnson and 750 Colonels attending the Kentucky Colonels banquet. A boxing match, Hollywood stars, and a Greek benefit show add to the city’s festivities. Estimated spending tops 3.5 million dollars as hotels charge high rates and vendors anticipate large crowds.

My Clyde Louisville Kentucky Estin Cross Pallops Chevrehit Downs Kentucky Colonels Keen Johnson Banmy Anpeth Dave Gcastionx Cansdiaze Rhametan

Vault victor breaks back then wins meet at Pitman

Pitman N J May 3 Bob Snodgrass a six foot six senior vaults 10 feet 6 inches after a fall when a pole broke. He then throws the discus 109 feet to give Pitman High the team win. A physician later reports a fractured vertebra.

Pitman N. J Bob Snodgrass Ville Pitman High

Wind Will Rob Terry Chains World Mark at Texas Meet

Carlton Terry of Texas broke the world record in the 10 yard dash with an 8.2 second time, leading Texas to victory as Rice and Texas A and M trailed. Joe Blagg of Rice set the top 220 yard dash time at 20.4 seconds, though not a record due to conference rules. High point honors split between Harry Haffernack and Rey Bucex with ten points each.

College Station Carlton Terry University of ‘Texas Lee Terry Texas Rice Texas A H.hag Joe Blagg Harry Haffernack Rey Bucex Texan Tsis Ageles

Texas Tops Baylor as Aggies, Mustangs, and Horns Lead

COLLEGE STATION May 3 Aggies beat Baylor 2-0 as Udell Moore and Melvin Deutsch top pitching foreshadowing Texas A&M and UT wins. Lefty Bumpers fans 10 as Texas A&M downed SMU 8-3 and a Rite shutout felled TCU 0-2. Texas Tech? No. The conference slate shows swift Texas dominance across three games with notable doubles and singles results.

Associated Crees University of Texas Mttn Baylor Udell Moore Melvin Deutsch Langtorn Franklin Golden Steers Texas Agetes Southern Methodist Bumpers Fred Pepper Rite Texas Christian

Barnums 68 Leads In Golf at Little Rock Invitational

In Little Rock May 3, Johnny Cummings of Memphis and John Barnum of Edinburg shot a par 68 to lead the qualifier list in the Little Rock Country Club amateur invitational. Dallas players followed, with Earl Blewath and Jack Munges close behind. The field included 126 entries across several states, with Texans predominating.

Little Rock Ark Johny Curninga Memphis John Barnum Edinburg Sedal Litte Rock Country Club Cummings Barpum Neahnsg Earl Blewath Dallas Jack Munges Alkansak Smaleur Richard Guith Ping Blut Teg- Wolerest Eleng Viocent Vahiaoa Port Brilin

Sunset, Highland Park duel for state track crown

Rain soaked Memorial Stadium opens as Sunset and Highland Park battle for the Texas Interscholastic League state high track title. Sunset’s Bisons dominate prelims with top showings in 20 yard low hurdles and 440 yard dash led by Larry Wolf. Highland Park countered with strong mile relay and pole vault, while other entrants like Jerry Davis and Jim Hoff vie for finals spots in multiple events. Tennis results accompany the day as Corpus Christi and Houston Wichitakils share semifinal action with several Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth players advancing to finals.

Tarold V. Ratliff Austin Mbeb Dallas Sungel Bisons Highlord Park Simuset Burs Highland Park BM Hamman Jim Hoff Jet Davis Houston Laredo Adamean Sunset Corphs. Christi Frank Whaley Gordon Brackenridge San Antonio Don Goldberk Tony Martinez Corpus Christ Henderson Brad O'Donnel Wichita Falls Prank Bowdle Larry Moore Browne Baker Perry Lamar Wichitakils St Paso Lamarr Stamford Wade Spillman Mission Jack Urrick Thomas Jefferson Richard Henry Blatt Trinity Tom Hht Hamlin Seminale Nary Maves Aimie Murs Fanon Agalnst Helene McUnsiher Gloria Levy Ball Galveston Alma Lee Sissom Rosemary Walker Betty Howle Janice Jones lAmario Shelby Fyieecl Rosalia Villa Fort Hattcock May Jane Bullington Fort Worth Margaret Dby Lumar, Horston

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