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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1941

Page

10

Armstrong's Comeback Ends Quickly in Tulsa

Armstrong's comeback stalled as manager Fred Sommers says a finger injury, initially thought bruised, is a broken finger. He seeks four to five weeks of rest after an auto accident near Warner, Oklahoma. Doctor M A Houser of the Tall Athletic commission confirmed the break after X rays. The former feather, light, and welterweight champion was in Tulsa for an exhibition tonight as a turnabout.

Tulsa Henry Armstrong Fred Sommers Des Moines Chicago Armstrong Warner Oklo M. A. Houser Tall Athletic Commission

Independents in grid work in San Antonio area

Independent football interest in San Antonio waned but clubs continue drills for league play. Richard Hernando, organizer of independent shows, plans a meeting at the Continental hotel to form a league with some clubs ready to play and others needing weeks of practice. Albert Martine of Salinas Sports grid team is challenging clubs, Kentucky Club readies defense, Denver Heights Mustangs eye independent circuit, with workouts at Edgar Allan Poe and Irving Junior schools noted.

San Antonio Fesme Richard Chile Hernando Continental Hotel Herpances Ressgue St van Dwele Dia Albert Martine Salinas Kentucky Tony “Two-ton” Rodriguez Kentuckians Denver Heights Mustangs Legal Edgar Allan Foe Prospect Hill Jankers Irving Junior School

Cement plant’s 2600 degree kiln shoots a Remington cement gun

Harold Scherwitz profiles a Longton Cement Company tour where engineers demonstrate a Remington cement gun firing into a blazing kiln. The piece emphasizes how modern industrial processes replaced brutal manual methods, noting the dramatic blast, heavy machinery, and the safety glare of the plant.

Harold Scherwitz Shell & Friend Mike George F. Wiesel Longtorn Cement Company FE. G. Spencer Way Hunter J. W. Bunn Dunn Engineer Dunn

Loyd elected head quarterback for Saturday Morning club

Victoria reports James Shorty Loyd chosen as head quarterback succeeding W R McCright with Tr Linebaugh Jr named secretary treasurer The club meets at a cafe each Saturday to discuss the previous night’s game The scoring list mentions multiple fighters and locations in a colorful but unclear section

Loyd Victoria James “Shorty” Loyd W. R. McCright J. ‘Tr. Linebaugh Jr

Squadron 64 Kelly Champ at Kelly Field

Squadron 64 defeats Squadron 81 10 to 2 to claim softball title at Kelly field. Alonzo Meissner pitched a one hit performance with one strikeout as 500 fans cheered, while Squadron 64’s bats powered the win with strong offense and noisy support from the stands.

Squadron 14 Kellyfield Squadron 81 Alonzo Gene” Meissner Liberty Drugs Squadron Orchestra Meissner Simon Boles Remy

Latin Americans Award Tennis Prize Winners Named

The Latin American Bpors staged a tennis tourney awarding prizes at El Jardin restaurant on Friday night. Matron Aparicio won the men’s singles and Margaret Zepeda the women’s. Adolph Garcia received a medal with Rudy Carroll the runner-up in women’s singles. Tony Merciner and Emil Merciner attended as guests. Vic Satulex, director of the city recreation department, planned to present the awards.

Bpors AL Aepanguet el Jardin Restaurrant Aparicio Margaret Zepeda Apartele Adolph Garcia Witnness Rudy Carroll Wom Prs Hiacelee Nonor Tony Merciner Emil Pinto Vic Satulex City Recreation

Scrappy Grid Gossip From Assoriated Preview

chaotic college football chatter from sports wires notes players returning from the army, shifts in positions, and early practice scrimmages. mentions Oklahoma Oklahoma State Notre Dame Purdue Indiana Vanderbilt and other programs with scattered quotes on players and coaching moves.

Frickey Shines in Minnesota Workouts

Chicago reports Minnesota’s spring practice highlights Herman Frickey a 190 pound sophomore, touted as a possible starter at right half. The Gophers, led by veterans at most positions, rely on new sophomores to bolster the squad for Big Ten and national play. Frickey’s versatile, energetic play excites fans who expect him to compete for significant duty against Washington.

Chicago Gophers Minnesota Binish Mre Gopher Herman Prickey Prickey Billings Mont Frickey Bay Clevelancs Hicaeb Cardinals Detroit Chia Jelvesson New York Brooklyn Philadelphis Plitebureh Washington Bester Brooklyn Dalrast Philadelpha Pittsburgh Grown Bay Cleveland Philadelphiis Chicago Cardinals Chicago Fears Green Bay

Javelinas in Phoenix Drill Before Thursday Game

Javelinas of Texas A and I prep in Phoenix two hours after arrival for Thursday night clash with Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe. Coach Bud McCallum reports 35 players came through Friday’s game against San Jose State Spartans in California without serious injuries. Spartans won 14 to 7, avenging last year’s defeat.

Phoenix Ariz Texas A Arizona State Teachers College Torops Bud" McCallum San Jose Siste Spartans Californie Spartans Javelinas McCallum Tempe Rx Bulldogs Gonzaga University Spokane

Quality Painters to Take on Welders

In their most recent start the Quality Painters beat Somerset 4.4 at Polo Field No 1. Gutierrez Hernandez Ilor ae and Flores led the Painters in the victory as they prepare for a game against the Manuel Welders next Sunday.

Somerset Manuel Welders Polo Field No. 1 Gutierrez Hernandez Ilor Ae Flores Pbeltery

Cline Wins Pistol Short at Capital

Harold M. Chine of San Antonio won the grand championship of a gate shot tournament in Austin. Clink led Branley Permington of Aviatin in the joint aggregate while Edward Beckelhy mer of Laredo trailed by 14 points and De Lawrence of Austin by 17 as Ty Me irrland of Big Spring trailed by 18.

Mayes Ain Eiles Macay Drake Allen Ana Ulny Hallery Alloria Mronklyn Tevancer Aardenala Herat Waroche Gurabert Crowe Hutchineus Panter Ag Vanes Gomez Racing Club Atul Charles Neubaum Mastuso Carés AOR Cauwer Newbourn Owens Dodgers Franks G. Kuricky Muller Dickey Yank Rotar Geren Mrandthy Tatarhiir Michel Ue W. Munier Orden Corgan Beesteeee Frosirai Austin Harold M. Chine San Antonio Clink Branley Permington Aviatin Edward Beckelhymer Laredo de Lawrence Ty T. Meirrland Big Spring

Oregon State Warns Foes on Beavers Squad Prospects

Oregon State coach Alonzo Bitner faces a challenge with 21 lettermen and a strong sophomore class after losing 11 seniors. He plans two complete teams, expects a tough season, and aims to upset big rivals despite doubts. The opener is at Montana and the schedule includes California, Washington, and Oregon.

Gail Fowler Corvallis Ore Coun Alonzo Bitner Oregon State College Beavers Feisstough Iarardy Younce Oregon Blaze Aner Suby Leris Huhte Suner University of

Three Rodeo Shows at New Braunfels

Three rodeo performances are slated at the Texas open contest rodeo in New Braunfels. Shows begin 8 p.m. Saturday with two matinees Sunday at 2 p.m. and another time. General admission is 50 cents. Hob Marfield is director and T Droaks Wood is producer.

John Ge Vine Plesens Highland Park Homing Pagéan Club Whiten Whitestarn Texas Perener Jenn Hirdy Noble Geredn Nigist Coma County Wicents Hob Marfield Ty Arella T. Droaks Wood

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