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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1941

Page

12

New York Boxing Commission Sparks Row Over World Welterweight Fight

The New York boxing commission triggers a fresh controversy by approving a 10 round non title welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden on October 11 between Welterweight Champion Hed Cochran and Ray Robinson. The affair follows suspensions of two managers and ongoing disputes over rules and reinstatements.

Silt Feder New York Boy Q State Rth- Inie Commission Wanager Max Schmeling Bewks Munninge Madison Square Garden Hed Cochrann Ray Robinson Robinson Cochrane Mangeer Curt Karmann Saga Devoner Mike Jacobs Cochran Rodbinson Joy Rouen Streeni Ewalter Jersey Wille Glizenbere Red Comish Willie Astic Lightwright Slalmanis

Day of Chicago to headline heavyweight boxing bout

Davey Day, a 29 year old Chicago veteran with 71 fights, meets Montgomery of Philadelphia who has won 10 straight this year, including a upset over Lew Jenkins. Day last fought in February and the bout at Chicago Stadium could attract 16 000 spectators. The winner earns a top lightweight title contender status.

Chicago Davey Day Montgomery Philadelpha Nego el Sloh Lew Jenkins New ‘Yorks Billy Merquart Chicago Stadium

Randolph Starts Second-Stringers In Friday Football Game

Randolph Field Ramblers will start second-string players in a 2:30 Friday game against Texas School for Bees as coach HG McDaniel seeks to rest stars before a Schreiner Institute showdown next week.

Hopine Ant Randolph Ramblers

Unclear boxing card delayed by medical results

Report notes Jenkins cleared by doctors for Mondaz bout with Cochrane but found to have a vile fracture delaying the event to December 19. Jenkins posted 1500 by commission. If he fails November 7 exam, a forfeit splits between Angott and Fro meter Jacobs. Texas Lew loses New York blessing as champion.

Jenkins Mondaz Cochrane Uf Ne Unis Angott Frometer Jacobs Texas Lew New York

Chanute Soldiers Observe Heavyweight Exhibition with Joe Locke

Louis Chanute visits Savanna ordnance depot and three camps to assess morale and draft prospects during a national exhibition. Joe Locke puts on a heavyweights show for 10 000 soldiers at Camp Grant amid public interest and veteran remarks on United States readiness.

Chanute Firlu Ghanute Joe Locke Savanna Tamips Loult Savanna Ordnance Depot United States Uncle Sam Marin Camp Grant Louix

Preview of College Football Buzz and Local Sports Action

Sportlights by Harald Scherwitz notes fan talk on the quirky pronunciation of a halfback and recalls Michigan State Harvard rivalries. It highlights Texas Oklahoma and Texas A&M style matchups, mentions Indiana term prep, and spots of weekend events from basketball and a Pan-American badminton to a dog show.

Port Worth Hktle Centre College Harvard Crimson Tulong Texas University of Indiana T. GC. U Stadiun Ls Sestivet Bloomington

Fort Worth to Host Hockey Rink Construction at Wil Rogers Coliseum

The Wil Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth prepares an American Hockey Association venue with a layered floor system. Excavation followed by sand and gravel beds, metal mesh, extensive pipework, concrete pour, and concrete cooling mix create a specialized surface for public skating and hockey matches.

BVFCS Hngusl Akaling Eran Fee Fort Worth

Wendland Family Loss Shocks Local Sports World

The region mourns Charley Wendland and the Wendland sports family as news spreads of their passing during engagement with local teams. Colt Glar Wendland, Bowler Collon Wendland, and Mars Tretie Wendland continue the name in athletics while Mrs Wendland had been a notable basketball player before marriage. The late Deck Ferguson, linked to Archillgin High and Texas A and M football, was also among those affected.

Ban Antonio Live Charley Wendland Wim Apa Beteabouts Colt Glar Laonle Wendland Collon Wendland Mars Deck Dint Ferguson Arackchilllgn High Texha A and M

Local Historical Ledger Appears Fragmented

Fragmentary OCR lists names and place references including Rexicae Jae Rivers New York and Indianapolis with numbers and mixed terms. The readable data shows a string of personal names and locations, suggesting a damaged docket or catalog.

Py Fae Alek Eddy Carmui Tig Tall Edger Lawlatawo Rivers New Maw Hagan Aldo Spall Aly Johany Behua Wen “Ollanbeth Yediile Argton Newartt Noulpayateas Dave Crawford Maw Fork Indiaricipolla Navitte Tiger Beech Beriehta Iana Johnny Deen Indianapolis Foust & Ufr

Grid Gossip From The Frneciatedl Fe

North Carolina basketball buzz and Fordham notes highlight a frenzied college sports season. Mentions of Tub Thumper and Jim Crowley, Notre Dame chatter, and a big October 25 doubleheader with Notre Dame shaping the card. Sinkwich injury mention from Georgia sparks caution and publicity quips.

Ohape North Cato Mba Doe Tarheels Ford Pam Rama N.C Paints Ecedoni Asalnar Iurdhare Thumper Bob Fordham Jim Crowley Horsman

San Saba Football Faces Brady in Conference Opener

San Saba high travels to Brady Sunday night for a nonconference tune up with rival Benday Bulldogs as the season opens. Goldthwaite drops 38 to 6 to Armadillos, a reversal after earlier losses to Hale and Taylor teams in the district chase.

BAN Saba San Babs Avradiltox Brady Bendy Bulldoge San Saba High School Écaly Goldthwaite Eagles Homis Armadilles Hane Huun Taylor Eames Eae

Harmon to Play One More Game

Former Michigan halfback Harmon, who turned down pro offers, set to play for New York Americans against Columbus Marmion in early October. He debated radio work and a coaching path but chose to return to the field, after college records and Western Conference marks.

Cipainteres Harmon Bola Alpina’ Mater Walening Chicago Bears Harmon New York Americans Michigan Harold Red Grange

Casting Scores Five Contestants At Lionsfield

Five contestants scored near perfection with scores ranging from 90 to 97 led by Mahavier and W J Stewart. Participants included Billy Stewart Mrs E L Ashley Elmer Ashley Ed Bledsoe Sr Howard Denton and Gail Graef with several others noted for high marks using 3 to 8 ounce plugs.

Lionsfield Billy Stewart E. L. Aahley Elmer Ashley Ed Bledsoe Sr W. EB Mahavier Ditmar Howard Denton Cue Luise Ashley Gail Graef Gus H. WolWorth Mrs. Coe W. J. Stewart Jacklen

Headwork Leads Bobcats to Narrow Southwestern Victory

Burleson the fullback scored for the Bobcats in the fourth quarter and Drademan later ran 40 yards to Ted Haese for a TD. An attempt to convert was blocked but Bobcats recovered and scored the winning point as end Heletoff picked up the ball and scored.

Shorortown Southwestern Burleson Drademan Ted Haese Ne Yan Heletoff Bobrat

Rainiers Win, Force Decisive Game in Pacific Coast Cup

In Sacramento last night the Rainiers beat Sacramento 4 3 to even the seven game series at three games each. Seattle then trails 3 4 with one game left as both teams chase the Pacific Coast League title and a $4000 prize.

Sacramento Oct Séattle Rainiers Bacramento Solon Seattle Joss Sacramenty

Lux to Lead Muscle Parade at Lutheran Center

Lux headlines a weightlifting exhibition at the Lutheran Service Center with a 200-person class and prize pulls. Notable acts include Roscoe Estes lifting 400 pounds, Avery on roller-skating, and a hand-to-hand gymnastic display by Helhardh and Foss. The program begins at 7 p.m.

Priday Wight Lutheran Service Center Travis Gach Cus Ansteddar Lux Ate Roscoe Estes W. Almer Pyt. i Avery Nesse Helhardh Foss Lux Mimeclf Ban

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