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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

7

Defending Champions Open WIBC Tourney in Los Angles News

Defending champions from the Women's International Bocking congress prepare for the opening tourney in Los Angeles. Records listed include team Logan Squire Buick Chicago 2689 with a 2867 mark, and singles winner Sallywyford Aurora with a 712 best. other entries cite Tess Morris Chicago and Dorothy Burmeister Chicago with various scores and years in 1934 1937 and 3094 at Indianapolis.

Los ‘Angeles Logan Squire Buick Chicago Albert Jewelers Tess Morris Dorothy Burmeister Dorothy Miller Joranna Franke Garnetts Weber Fort Wayne Did Rochester Sallywyford Aurora Mari Clemenson Chicaago Indianapolis Mari Warmbinr Chicengo Avas Syracuse N.Y

Russell Books Couple for Rattlers in Huntsville Schedule

Russell and Alyah Bogga, new leaders, announced the Ratters will face Sam Houston Teachers College Bearkats in Huntsville in October, with an Abilene Christian game set for November 22. Remaining foes include Texas A and M, West Texas State, Southeast Louisiana, and Regis College in Denver. Public funds drive seeks 25,000 for athletic program. spring football to start Wednesday.

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New Champ Flyweight Slated For District Meet

District 8 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation boxing entries open for June 4 5 at Municipal Auditorium. Defending bantam champion Lencha Verg moves up to bantamweight, while Delos Finch Jr and Rudley Reed headline welterweight and other divisions. District titles determine entrants for the state tournament August 1 12 13 in San Antonio.

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Fight Results Highlight Global Boxing Cards and Upsets

The report catalogs numerous 92 to 140 pound bouts across cities like Meslea City and Philadelphia with knockdowns and point decisions. Names such as Nariman Hurd, Gus Dorazio, Jess Ackerman, Joey Archibald, Pedro Hernandez, and Elvira Kid Tumero appear amid varied outcomes from Canada to Mexico City.

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Peters Named Head Coach at St Benedicts

Atchison Kan May 13 Marty Peters was named head football and basketball coach at St Benedicts College Peters will coach both sports and lead school athletics.

Sportlights on Browns and early-season pitching promise

Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz surveys the Browns after weeks of uneven play. Len Stille’s strong infield defense and Ed Busch’s steadier work alongside Witte Kraus and White spark improved hitting. Benny Huffman’s hustle and arm strength, Gunter’s surprising brilliance, and Pyle’s steady turn help offset weak offense.

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Menger Named SACC Sports Director

Carl Menger of Alamo Heights High steps in as athletic director at the San Antonio Country Club succeeding Jack Tolar who goes into active navy service. Menger will oversee swimming and the club's flag camp, supervise the pool, coordinate summer meets and the water pageant, and work May through September while keeping his high school post.

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Jefferson Mustangs Reach Softball Final After 7-4 Win

The Thomas Jefferson Mustangs beat Brackenridge 7-4 to reach the city high school softball final. Semifinal action resumes Monday afternoon at Sain Pedro Park, with La Ner Voks facing Tech Bull Jialioes in the other bracket.

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Texas college track results hint at records and rivalry

In a noisy regional meet, J Willard Ridings of Texas Christian University leads in track and field with strong performances across events. Highlights include a high jump mark and several top finishes as Rice's dark horses upset expectations, while prep for a big Missouri clash looms with Minnesotan and Manhattan City discussions shaping the conference standings.

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Army track meet yields remarkable times at Abilene

In Abilene on May 13 the Army 16th Infantry track event drew attention as Grant’s company clinched the team title with 55 points. Grant’s five mile winner posted 20:25.8, Martinez led sprint events with multiple wins totaling 15 points, Beadles dazzled timers with a shot at a half mile near the world record, and Beadies, Hale, and Bregor delivered notable throws and distances as the meet revealed a track that ran fast or slow against course errors.

Abilene Pyt Walled Grant Arizona Martinez Beadies Abilene Cioviatinn College

Yale Crew Names Captain Acott Li Talimorro

Acott Li Talimorro of 340 Gene Seo Road has been elected captain of Yale's Trestiminn crew. The selection follows a longstanding club tradition and confirms his leadership role among the team members.

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Local Softball Action and League Notes

Parish Division Tuesday results include St. George's at Ty St Peter's and St. Mary's, with top players Hatten and Eckhardt noted. Routh San Antonio League coverage lists batters Bloomingdale, Pate, and Marin with multiple doubles, while Randolph Field hosts training and squadron play as air forces compete for the belt crown on scattered diamonds.

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WIBC All Set for Big Start in West Coast Tourney

Mrs Emin Phuler, head of the Women’s International Bowling Congress tourney, sighs relief as 1016 teams 1918 doubles and 3588 singles enter the West Coast event. Newsreel cameras will record the opening. movie stars invited. eastern invasion begins Friday with Rochester and Portland keglerettes. Meetings to choose sites for 1943 and 1942 events follow.

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Local Bowling Tourney Rotation Aims to Boost Interest

Mrs. Philler suggested rotating four or five sections and the tournaments among them to break the monopoly held by the Midwest and East and to increase interest among keglerettes in other regions.

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