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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
9
The Texas A and M Aggies, after lingering speculation over the Cotton Bowl opponent, accepted a Cotton Bowl bid to face Mississippi State in Dallas on New Year’s Day. A&M edged past a 1941 season marked by one loss to Texas Longhorns and prepared to meet Washington State next before the bowl.
The Light hosted a fifth and semi final forecasting contest with Mrs Thralls and her husband sharing top honors for 19 correct picks across 15 games. Readers submitted reasoned letters, and standings hinged on judged explanations as they chased a $28 prize and theater tickets for runners up.
Texas University of Texas football coach Dana Bible weighs whether his 1941 squad will accept a New Year game bid. Orange Bowl officials await formal acceptance to meet Georgia Bulldogs in Miami, with Texas said likely to decide soon. If Texas declines, the bid could go to Texas Christian University.
Duke earns a Rose Bowl invitation over undefeated Oregon State after committee praise. Percival Lacey, athletic director, announced Duke as selected, noting no other team had a chance to concede the berth. Season results list Duke’s opponents and scores across the schedule.
Fordham and Missouri, each with two losses and strong win streaks, will clash in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. Fordham’s only defeat came at Pittsburgh, while Missouri opened with a loss to Oklahoma State before winning eight straight to claim the Big Eight title. Last season Fordham lost to Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl.
Texas A and M, SWC champions, pull out of College Station for a West Coast finale against Washington State. Pending selection of the guest team, this marks their third bowl in three years. Aggies posted eight wins despite a 23-0 loss to Texas and totaled 253 points to 46 for opponents.
Football experts face final eight-game forecast round with a $25 prize for the Expert of the Week. Contenders select winners and optional scores, then write a ~100 word justification for entries, in a promotional contest limited to eight games and open to readers.
Williamsport reports the 60th basketball season opens amid hype of a golden year. National Rights Committee official J M Good predicts rising popularity as the sport marks its 50th anniversary with memorial fundraising games for a gym. He envisions future stars and Hall of Fame comparisons while clubs seek sponsors for a junior chamber league team.
Kenedy and Hondo Owls meet in a bi district showdown as district 98 4 titlists collide. Officials prepare for the Friday game with district implications and local excitement surrounding the perennial champions.
College and army teams posted varied results across venues including Los Angeles Nevada Fort Monmouth and Fort Riley First Cavalry and Jefferson Barracks. Notable tallies featured Saint Wil Mogers Okla Air Base 0 and Toledo 23 with Jefferson Barracks 23 and 28 to 4 clashes in different matchups.
El Paso December reports the Red Rattlers of Lubbock as host for El Paso's Sun Bowl last game of the season. Arizona University holds a strong bid edge and may seek an unofficial championship. Hardin-Simmons and Texas Tech conclude strong seasons despite title implications and conference restrictions.
The AP coaches select the All SEC first and second teams listing players by name, school, position and class. Notable names include Ernest Blanci Tulipa, Bill Eubanks Mississippi, Jack Jenkins Vanderbilt, Frank Sinkwick Georgia and James Nelson Alabama among others across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia Tech and Tulane.
LAREDO Det 1 4 The 18th Border Olympics annual track meet will be held March 6 here. Carlos Richler, Laredo business man, re-elected president with J. J. Cilep Jarres of Laredo High as executive manager. Track teams from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana will compete. The Border Olympics is the foremost outdoor meet in the United States and annually displays the fastest teams from Texas universities colleges and high schools.
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