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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1941

Page

6

Manny Laredo Eligible For TAAF Boxing Pro License Cancelled

Manny Laredo is reinstated as an amateur by the state commission and will defend his lightweight district FLA A P title in a June 24 boxing tournament at the municipal auditorium. Tourney Director Detos Finch Jr. announced the decision after Samar George notified officials that Laredo’s pro license was canceled and he returned to amateur status with one no pay pro bout ruled no contest. Laredo, likely to represent Perpetual Help Athletic Club, competes in a star-studded event sponsored by The Light, with the state TAAF journey slated for August 12 to 13.

Manny Laredo State Commission Municipal Auditorium Tourney Detos Finch Jr Finch Samar George Bureau Lareda Commission Laredo Perpetuatl Help Athletic Club the Light Manuel Dizon Dim Wichita

Shooting TAEDO State Rifle Meet Opens in Austin

The Governor's match and Austin Kiwanis trophy highlight the Texas State Rifle Association's meet in Austin. San Antonio shooters led Friday with multiple top scores across matches at 200 to 800 yards, prone and standing, as contestants vie for day two honors and the overall championship.

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Oklahoma Aggies Cup Track Title

Oklahoma A&M dominated field events at Sketty Stadium in Tulsa on May 11 and took the Missouri Valley track championship for the fourth straight year. Drake led the field with 21 1/2 points, Washington University of St Louis tallied 19, Tulsa University 32 and St Louis University 3.

Tulsa Okla Drake Sketty Stadium Cowboys Washington University of St. Louis Tulsa University St. Louis University

Hollywood Gardens race card draws near big stake field

The Belmont Park grounds host nearly 00 racing establishments with new stables arriving daily. Hollywood Gardens purses include a $25,000 stake as entrants prepare for the July 1 meeting. Indications point to a deep field with 50 horses drawn in advance, including contenders traveling from tracks or set to reach Hollywood before race day. Tracks at Churchill Downs and Suffolk Downs show strong form with notable winners like TraINence and Fort Sewell purse victors.

Belmont Park Lone Island Track Hollyswood Gardens Ahippad Hollywood

Texas Leaders Vivo the Asworlaled Mreas

A reported summary of a Texas basketball game featuring multiple players with names and teams mentioned. The article lists scorers, positions, and game actions, noting final scores and key plays as the teams contest in a district or conference matchup.

University of San Antonio St. Edward's Meet Cancelled

The scheduled sports day between the University of San Antonio and St. Edward's University in Austin was canceled on Saturday due to Austin athletes being unable to travel. Athletic Director George Harris confirmed the USA.

University of San Antonio St. Edward's U. of Austin Austin George Harris USA

Pariah Wistaton New SL Gadde WN BOA By Anita 20S

Softhall BoA and related entities appear in a fragmented roster-like listing with names such as Vera, Travers, Patrick, and Hutte. The text resembles a catalog of individuals and items across multiple sections, lacking coherent narrative or dates.

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Withers Mile Starters At Belmont In Busy Field

Belmont Park hosts the Withers mile with King Cole and Whirlaway in the spotlight. Other contenders include Porters Cap Ocean Blue Trabert Morris and Monday Lunch, from owners such as Ogden Phipps and Mrs. Payne Whitney, as a strong purse event and Belmont prep.

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Milwaukees Milkington Bears Reach Victory Over Opponents

A fragmentary report lists players such as Lanatian Clemnosca Bauer Hogaett Kline and Denning in a basketball game involving Milwaukee. Mentions 51 000 and 2 420 values with unclear teams and outcomes and references players Hughson Lefebvre Fick Naymick Cox BR Wadu Fletcher Mueric Luke Pavel Rance Clly. The text is garbled but indicates a competitive matchup with Milwaukee involvement.

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Missions Send Paul Gunter To Mound In Tulsa Series

Tulsa May 12 The Missions hope to even their series with Tulsa Oilers by starting Paul Gunter on the mound as Newlin, their leading pitcher, seeks a second win. Newlin fired a five hitter, backed by Moore’s two defensive plays, while Kraus and Busch sparked the late scoring with runners in scoring position. Tulsa’s two runs came on Kraus errors and a fielding miscue by W. Theim, as Bell hit a homer and Kraus scored on a sacrifice.

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Mission Box Rune and Tulsa Baseball Scoring Flash

Report lists batting highlights including Bell Witte Capps Russell two-base hits Bell Capps Russell and Bell home run with Ali Newlin sacrifice. San Antonio 4 Tulsa 4 tied on bases on balls and errors. notes wild pitch and outs. Umpires Stress grate Williamson Docress Time Asts. scores Syracuse Newark Montreal 12 Buffalo 9 Toronto 5. Baltimore Jersey City postponed due to threatening weather.

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Margared Corall Regains City Women's Golf Title

In 1039, Friday Margared Corall won the city women’s golf championship at Brackenridge Park by defeating Mrs Charley Armstrong 5 and 4 in the finals. Armstrong had earlier defeated Belly Jameson, the favorite, 2 and 1.

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Miss Cozad's Golf Winner Dominates Brackenridge Park Play

Margaret Covad emerged champion in a tight Brackenridge Park event as Miss Cozad led 9 up after the morning round. Mrs. Ainsling and Ming Jamesion contended in early rounds with sharp rallies, while Elizabeth Talmadge and Sheila Battman won decisive matches in the consolation brackets.

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Del Mar to Award 187400 in Purses and Summer Meets

Crosby's Del Mar Turf club to offer 187400 in purses for summer race meeting from August to September 1. Purses include a 40,000 Del Mar handicap for 3-year-olds, plus stakes like Walter Gennolly Memorial and KoMar handicap. Aug 7 through Sept 1 feature races across 6 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles, with multiple events and total program offerings.

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Wacoans Play Traffton Club In Doubleheader

San Pedro Park No 1 hosts a doubleheader as Wacoans meet Trafton Club in a strong matchup. Howard Cleaners of Waco, led by Jay Browk on the mound, faces Trafton with George Cox and Smith ready to hurl. Weathered by last year’s finished success, both teams aim to showcase top pitching and steady defense amid a high stakes regional contest.

Howard Cleaners Waco San Pedro Park the Cleaners Central ‘Texas Cleaners George Cox Putch" Smith Tratton

Fight Results From The Associated Press

Boxing results list several bouts with bylines and locations including New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and San Francisco. Notable points include Lew Jenking defeating an opponent in New Jersey or nearby venue, Rocky Luciano in Harrisburg, and Jimmy Carrinon over Med Green in Inglewood. Several bouts are listed with point decisions and weights, with mixed clarity due to OCR.

the Associated Tres New York Bob Montgomery Philadelphia Lew Jenking Sweetwater Towax Whiemagravn Rocky Luciano Harrisburg Fammary Fanaly Hallywood Jimmy Carrinon Kinsina City Med Green Inglewood Calif Indianapolla Hug Cottey Indians Solis Joe Yor Kong San Francisco Cweighis

Southern Association Hirmingbaw and rivals review

A compact recap of Southern Association teams and players. Names such as Hirmingbaw Harvit Gu Jmanan Sivas Lewis LiLte steaks appear, with multiple cities including Nashville New Orleans Memphis noted in a terse, OCR-influenced card.

Hirmingbaw Ued Sur Gériiman Harvit Sivas Lewis Nashville Hatterleat Hudlin Taleketen Doliasega Rain Halterson Harn Gabler Bremer Lochbaum Wehards Memphde Halterios Inors Matazak Wills and Smith Mureess Andersin Tarkan

Qualifying for 600 Mile Race Under Way

A dozen cars qualified on a May day for Indianapolis Motor Speedway speed trials ahead of the 600 mile race on May 30. Rex Mays of Glendale, California, figures strongly for the pole as Wilbur Shaw and other Maserati drivers vie for top starting spots. The field will be limited to the 94 fastest qualifiers with a 123 mph four lap average required to start.

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International Bowling Congress Tourney Opens With Mixed Scores

In Rochester New York the 24th annual Western International Tourney began with foreign and domestic entrants. Strong scores posted include Rochester 2207 and Chicago 2953 as teams from Kaneny Cy Syracuse and others compete tonight amid crowd energy.

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Texas League Box Score Recap Featuring York Grove and Hayworth

The report details box scores, player lines, and pitching notes for a Texas League game. Key names include York Grove Hayworth Clarke Vitter Trent Manciér Curtripnts and more with multiple hits, runs, and errors noted. Scoring segments show nox-2 and various innings with players like Wood, Baron, and Bruse contributing.

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