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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1941

Page

4

Franklin Stops Abe Simon In Bout With Louis Rivalry Grows

In Cleveland on October 21, Lem Franklin, in a scheduled 20 round bout, defeated 225-pound Abe Simon by technical knockout in 1 minute 53 seconds of the fifth round. Simon protested the stoppage but Franklin landed repeated rights, winning as Louis foes list grows. Attendance reached 12,256 with $41,622 gate. Franklin weighed 201 pounds and impressed with early speed before dominating Simon in later rounds.

Cleveland INSI Abe Simon Joe Louis Lem Franklin Lvar Franklin Dusky Cleveland Battler Simon Ning Cownts Fi ‘Nally Louis Detroit Joe Sedley Sedley Jon Ugnt Taird

Pastor Wins From Flynn in Laurel Garden Bout

In Newark on October 21 Bob Pastor 183 pounds from Saratoga Springs N Y defeated Irish Johnny Flynn 192 pounds from Rochester N Y in a ten round feature at Laurel Garden. Pastor used body blows to wear Flynn down after a lively first half, winning eight rounds on Referee Paul Cavalier's scorecard while Flynn took two rounds.

Newark Bob Pastor Saratoga Springs Johnny Flynn Rochester X.Y Laurel Garden Pastor Bob Paul Cavalier Flynn

Detroit Soph to Face Arkansas in Saturday Game

Detroit coach Gus Pordis named Ruth as the likely halfback substitute for Saturday’s clash with Arkansas in Detroit, aiming to replace injured Howard Keating after Detroit’s 20-14 win over Oklahoma A and M. The article notes Keating’s injury from a goal-post collision following the TD pass.

Detroit Act Gus Pordis University of Detroit Ruth University of Arkansas Howard Keating Okahoma A and M

Brackenridge Eagles face Laredo with missing tackle

Brackenridge Eagles coach Forehand faces a setback as Milton Morgan cannot suit up due to Poison Ivy illness, narrowing the tackle depth ahead of Friday’s 15-AA clash with Laredo Tigers in Laredo. Kenneth Jackson and Norman Fege start at tackle while Ernest Jaminez may see more backfield blocking duty. The team also studies Maroon formations and Austin’s looming October 31 title bid.

Red Brackenridge’ Eagles Laredo Tigers Laredo Milton Morgan Eagles Antlers Morgan Foreand Frackenridge Cape Austin Kenneth Jackson Norman Fege Pegg Ernest Jaminez Jackson Trvy Bengals Brackenridge Troy Jefferson Maroons Munson-Baumgarrdner

Tulane Stops Passing Attacks at Reforming Pace

Tulane's Green Wave displays a revived passing attack under coach Red Dawson, despite a stout defense. Through four games in 1998, Tulane has completed 21 passes for 385 yards and three touchdowns while opponents have connected on 18 of 52 attempts for 180 yards and one touchdown. Tulane's secondary has nine interceptions for 88 yards and a touchdown, while the forward line has sacked and forced losses on would-be passers totaling 148 yards.

New. Orleans Oct Tulane Red Dawson Dawson Rica Twane Greenies Gualy North Carolina Carolina Low Thames Ehemy

Fight Results by the Associated Press in Cleveland and beyond

Boxing results reported from multiple cities: Lem Franklin 201 pounds beat Abel Simon by technical knockout in Chicago. Jim Reaves outpointed Jacob Lamotta in New York. Nick Penza stopped Jimmy Thomas in Cleveland. Bob Pastor outpointed Irish Johnny Flynn in Rochester. Jimmy Watcher defeated Billy Speary in Wilkes Barre. Yucatsin Kid knocked out Joey Raymond in Miami Beach. Harry Weekly KO’d Ervin Ber mer in New Orleans. Harry Hurst outpointed Carlkelo Fenoy in Montreal. Jim Robinson stopped Joe Mueller in Cincinnati. Jimmy Diving outpointed Nate Olden in Chicago. heavyweight bout in Chicago ended with Jimmy Diving beating Nate Olden on points.

Associated Press Cleveland Lem Franklin Chicago Abel Simon New York Jimmie Reaves Jacob Lamotta Bammy Secrett Pittsburgh Mais Berge Newark Rochester Nick Penza Jimmy Thomas Hoffala Bob Pastor Sarstage Springs Johnny Flynn Baltimore Jimmy Watcher Charlotte Billy Speary Wilkes-Barre Miami Beach Harry Weekly New Orleans Ervin Ber- Mer Holyoke Maas Harry Hurst Montreal Carkielo Fenoy Spain Tine Blutt Ark Jim Robinson Kniladelphia Joe Mueller Cimeinnati Jimmy Diving Nate Olden

Santa Clara Team Oklahoma Bound for Big Test

University of Santa Clara heads to Norman Oklahoma to face the University of Oklahoma Saturday. Coach L T Shaw takes 36 players on the undefeated Broncos trip with plans to train at Beels College in Denver and hold a pre game drift in Oklahoma City Friday. End Alyn Beals is nursing a sprained wrist but expected to play.

Banta Qolara Calif University of Santa Clara United Fentealt Pacific Coast Norman Okla University of Oklahoma L. T Buck” Shaw Broncos Beels Rallege Denver Oklahoma City Shaw Alyn Beals Michigan State Beala Oklahoma

Texas Football Hopes Hit By Injuries And Upsets

Dallas October 21 football news centers on Texas Longhorns crabs upsets in the Southwest Conference. Kyle Gillespie and Dig Jack Wilson anchor Baylor and TCU while Rice relies on Bob Brumley. Texas beats Arkansas 48 34 and LSU 34 1 refuting the one man team talk. Notre Dame prepares for Monro and Eddie Sullivan returns to guard duties.

Texas Christian University Baylor Rice Kyle Gillespie Jack Wilson Bob Brumley Gillespie Texas A Frogs Wilton Villanova Bears Bromiley Tulane Louisiana State L. A. UL Owls TCL Texas Pete Layden Jack Crain Bete Longhorns Arkansas Southern Methodis Preston Johnston Johnston South Bend Ind Notre Dame Frank Leahy Eddie Sullivan

LSU Beats Rice in a 27-0 Upset

In Baton Rouge, LSU defeated undefeated Rice 27-0, with coach Bernie Moore praised for turning a team into peak form and fans reacting with calm confidence. Rice’s Brumley was sidelined by injuries, replaced by Whitlock Randor who stepped up as the key scorer.

Baton Rouge UPI Louisiana State Rice Owls U. Tiger Bernie Moore Bengals Moose Apparentiz Imediogré Tiger Pississippi State Tulane Ree Jeay Neely Green Wave Sigers Scarrege Oo Brillant

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