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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1946

Page

10

Louis Admits Slowing Down Before Conn Bout

Louis acknowledges a substantial loss of speed, estimating about a quarter slower in recent years mainly while away. At 39 he says age is creeping up but remains confident for the June 19 title fight with Billy Conn. He describes himself as never fast, instead steadily punching and moving with practiced routine.

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City Amateur Softball Association Sets Weekly League Meetings

A district softball league plan is set to be completed at a meeting led by Commissioner Felix de la Corda at 9 a.m. next Wednesday. The committee aims to organize a league with YMCA supplied equipment and 24 to 27 players per team, with schedules announced in the week ahead.

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Preliminary Boxing Fares Promoter Plans June Show

Matchmaker Sam Slotsky struggles to complete a card for Bill Dave's July 4 boxing program at Murderpal auditorium. Five bouts announced including Paul Allman of Houston versus Tany Elmando of Corpus Christi headlining, plus Eadie Wilson of Gainesville versus Tommy Charles of Indianapolis in the eight round semifinal. Transportation woes hindered further lineup as Slotsky scrambles to transport fighters to San Antonio. Tickets go on sale Sunday morning with unusual prices.

Sam Slotsky Bill Dave Murderpal Auditorium Texas Paul Allman Houston Tany Elmando Corpus Christi Ilieal Eadie Wilson Gainesville Tommy Charles Indianapolis Wilson Hildie San Antonio

Fall Term Sports Programs Planned for San Antonio Schools

The complete high school sports program in San Antonio is set for fall completion. Gulf junior and senior tournaments were paused by the polio epidemic, along with junior and senior swimming meets. Golf trips are slated to finish by September per Athletic Director Claud Kellam. Swimming meets will resume when schools reopen.

San Antonio Claud Kellam

Bocock Former College Coach Dies at Virginia Home

Bocock a longtime head coach at William and Mary and Virginia Tech died at his home near Waynesboro Virginia on May 25 at age 42. He also coached at the University of South Carolina Georgetown and the University of North Carolina.

Branch Bocock Blackstone W— Brahel Bocock Mines William and Mary Virginia Teels Here Bocock University of Seawria Uniersity Novily Carolini University of South Cavell Georgetown

Jalopy Track to Remain Closed

The Spillway jalopy race on the Castroville highway remains shut down in cooperation with the health department during the polio threat. Manager King Downum announced the track will stay closed until given the green light to reopen.

Trans Castroville Health Department King Downum Downum

Amateur Baseball Prof's Fines Marine Andre

Amateur baseball notes detail fines involving marine player Andre and several players from Piers Soett Mo and Bane seenario. The report references a game scenario near Shute Agseh and mentions Mt-Binrs in Mire.

Marine Andre Piers Soett Bane Seenario Botte

Optimists and Lions Pre-Game Row Over Charity Baseball Game

Local Optimist and Lions clubs clash in a pre game quarrel over wheelchairs and crutches as they prepare for their annual charity baseball game at Tesh field on Tuesday evening June 4. Proceeds go to aid Lions and Optimist philanthropy. The event includes an hour of chess before the 7:30 start.

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Belated Havre de Grace Handicap Crowns Blackaiz

J F Logans Blacaiuz captured the Havre De Grace Handicap before a crowd of 78 000 as the Argentine import overhauled Bis in the stretch. Gustave Rinny Prefect finished third in the eight horse field. Time for the mile and an eighth was 1 50.

A. F. Plock Bis Gustave Rin’y Prefect Siscuilus Ruperto Donon Bilis Prefect

Livestock Market and Fair Notes From Texas Yards

Reports from San Antonio and surrounding Texas markets describe cattle deals, including Gurinsky buying 230 stocker cows and calves from Dallas Husky of Kenedy and delivering 150 head to a Lampasas buyer. Rail strikes halted daily market reports, and light receipts marked the Friday yard scene. The Mason fair, set for July, adds six runs daily with minimum purses of 100 dollars and a new sheep dog trial on July 3. Storey and Martin note Texas grass and seed conditions improving after rains that began on Easter Sunday.

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Grain Market Notes From Fort Worth and Chicago

Grain reports from Fort Worth and Chicago summarize good overall activity with wheat and oats futures. Fort Worth noted no receipts and steady bids with wheat at 1.98 to 2.04 dollars per bushel and oats around 52 cents per 200 pounds, while Chicago quoted futures on various grains and referenced domestic rates and inland terms.

Fort Worth Grain and Cotton Exchange Texis Afarape Texas Texas Gulf

Chicago Poetry Meets New York Style Poultry Note

WHEW YORK May 23 AP reports live and dressed poultry prices altered as Piint and Wie foods swap changes.

Chicago York

Industry jolts hit economy as rail strike and coal shortage bite

Industry faced its sharpest drop of the postwar period with the rail strike and coal shortages. Steel and automobile output fell while crude oil and carload volumes slipped. stock and bond markets showed mixed results amid broader economic strain.

Vane Mewes

Cattle Market Slips and Mixed Feeds Reported in San Antonio

Market notes show weaker cattle effort Friday with steady yearlings and steers, mixed hog prices near ceiling, and sheep lambs mostly steady-to-lower. Prices listed include grass steers around $14.50 and cows near $8.50 to $18.00, with calves up to $1490.15 in range and hogs at bulk slaughter steady to lower on late sales.

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Cotton market notes and erratic futures drift

Fragmentary report shows volatile cotton prices with mixed futures and midweek gains, amid unclear figures and stray letters. Market names and locations are garbled, but mentions New Orleans and general price movement hint at unsettled trading conditions.

Cotton Prices Edge Up Amid Mixed Market Signals

In Dallas and Galveston on May 4, spot cotton held steady with minor gains. Middling prices reached around 27.63 to 27.85 cents per pound, while sales volumes were reported but remain low. Market notes mention recent price fluctuations and ongoing recovery chatter for lagging articles.

Dallas Galveston Houstox Texas Stepay

Market Summary From Ban Fatonis Browers Trading Week

Saturday trading at Ban market closed with mixed activity as Pytalovs held steady amid ample supply. Prices listed include artichokes 1.50 each, beans 0.10 per bushel, potatoes California 4.25 per 100 lb, onions yellow 1.25 per sack, peaches 5.50 per bushel, corn 2.00 per bushel, and various fruits and vegetables with notable crates and per bushel figures across Oregon California and Idaho sources.

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