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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

9

New York Boxing Commission Likely Bans Al Davis

Fireworks expected as New York boxing officials convene to decide Al Rummy Davis fate after Friday disqualification. Three commissioners signal support for barring Davis. manager Jimmy Johnston plans to press for action, citing prior fouls by Billy Conn against Bob Pastor.

New York Davis Brooklyn Zivic John J. Phelan Walker Wear Bill Brown Jimmy Johnston Johnston Bob Pastor Billy Conn Conn

Laverne Tanner Wins Kingsville Tennis Championship

LaVerne Tanner of Kingsville High defeated Ruby Matyka of Brownsville High to win the singles title in the second annual Booth Texas school girl tennis roundup at Kingsville High. Corpus Christi’s Alma Lee Sigsom and Rosemary Walker beat Sybil Kubecka and Ference Pantel of Victoria to win the doubles title.

Laverne Tanner Kingsville Ruby Matyka Brownsville Booth ‘Texas Corpus Christ Alma Lee Sigsom Rosemary Walker Sybil Kubecka Ference Pantel Victoria

Steele and Bell Tie in Willow Springs Golf Sweepstakes

San Antonio pro Edixon Stele and Beau Bell of New Braunfels tied for test place in a two week golf sweepstakes at Willow Springs. Stele posted 972 from scratch and Bell net 18 6 12. Third place went to George Shine with 74 from scratch.

Edixon Stele San Antonio Beau Bell New Braunfels Willow Springs Steele Cratch George Shine

Five-Second Fall Sets Record in Los Angeles Rassling

Louis Thesz, the heavyweight grappler, won the opening fall in five seconds in a main event at Municipal Auditorium. Charro Corral fell to Thesz and later to a Japanese crab hold as the match progressed. Tyan Managoff and Al Lovelock also featured in earlier bouts with decisive endings.

Shaw Louis ‘Thess Everelte Marshall v St. Louis Charro Corral George Saver Municipal Auditorium Thesz Charro Charra Tyan Managaff Managoff Henry Tyan Charley Schwarts al Lovelock Helens Montana Joe Stecher Lovelock Joe

Tonight's Hockey Schedule by the Associated Press

National features include the Americans versus Rangers in New York and the Red Wings at Boston in the American league. St Paul hosts St Paul in the American Association with no other games listed for the night.

Associated Trean National Feerue Rangerg New York Detroit Boston American Teague St. Paul St Paul

Apostoli and Zale Battle for Non Title Win

Freddie Apostoli of San Francisco faces Tony Zale of Gary Indiana in a ten round non-title bout in Seattle. Apostoli once held the New York-California version of the title, while Zale claimed the National Boxing Association crown last summer by KO over Al Hostak in 13 rounds. Zale has fought once since, a non-title decision loss to Billy Soose, and his camp says the Soose group wants too much for a rematch.

Seattle Poxing Clan Freddie Apostoli San Francisco Tony Zale Gary Ind Tade Wallops Apostoli Zale National Boxing Association al Hostak Togo Ceferino Garela Ken Overlin Billy Soose Atale Art Winch Soose

Frisco Selects 27 for Hardin-Simmons Clash

A traveling squad of 27 players was named by Coach George Malley for the University of San Francisco’s road game against Hardin-Simmons in Abilene Texas on Saturday.

Frisco Hardin-Simmons San Francisco Tns George Malley University of San Francisco Abilene Texas

New Cubs Pilot Prepared for Trade Talk

CHICAGO Nov. 19 Jimy Wilson is appointed Cubs manager and signals readiness to consider trades. He names pitching as the team's big need and vows to listen to all propositions while evaluating the roster. Wilson hints coaches may depart and cites past success with pitchers, noting his Philadelphia Phils tenure.

Chicago Jimmy Wilson Chicago Cubs Wilson James Gallagher Charles Botts“ Weber Cubs Phila Aerptin Phils Bucky Walters John Corriden George Kie Charles “Dick” Spalding Philly Phils St. Louis Cardinals Quaker City Cub Rogers Hornsby Charles Grimm Gabby Hartnett

Fight Results By the Amplified Press

New York Antonio Feragado won 182 percent over Wild Bill Dowell in Dallas. Pittsburgh Harry Bobo stopped Jack Wolford 189 in Dallas. Miami Beach Carl Redd outpointed Leg Rodak 135 in Hartford. San Francisco Joe Marinelli outpointed Denny Jeverne 127 as Pat Valentino fought in San Francisco. Mike Piskin outpointed Paul Cortlyn 148 in Newark.

New York Antonio Feragado Chile Dowell Dallas Texas Pittsburgh Harry Bobo Pittsburch Jack Wolford Miami Beach Fla Carl Redd Dugging Hartford Cann Leg Rodak Chiesa San Francisco Joe Marinelli Dayton Onlo Denny Jeverne Pat Valentino Huddy Knox Ohi Newari N. I Mike Piskin Freehold N. J Paul Cortlyn Newark

Dodgers trade Presnell to Cardinals in deal at unspecified price

Right handed pitcher Forrest Presnell, with the Brooklyn Dodgers since 1938, was sold to the St Louis Cardinals. The price was not announced. Presnell joined the Dodgers in 1938 and spent the past season with Louisville before the move.

LAMES Maclin Pet. Haffner Studer Photo Co Rossman Lightning Liquor Brier Coca-Cola Fuessell Studer Saunders Forrest Pressnell St. Louis Cardinals Presnell Dodgers Louisville Klaus Turner M. Fumsday

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