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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

4

Southern Methodist Picked for Rose Bowl Showdown

Southern Methodist earned the Rose Bowl bid after beating Texas Christian 20 to 14, becoming the first Western team chosen as Eastern representative. Stanford, California, and Stanford’s late-season results shaped the selection, with Stanford dropping a 7–6 decision to UCLA and crushing California 33–0. Rose Bowl officials welcomed SMU’s selection, noting geography was not a barrier for the strong team.

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Texans on Coast Cheer S M U Choice

Texans react to Southern Methodist selected to oppose Stanford in the Rose Bowl amid fan letters and telegrams. Southern California fans voice mixed opinions as thoughts turn to the upcoming game.

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Sooners Okah Coach Jones Optimistic About 1935 Prospects

Sorman Okla Dec 2 7 Captain Lawrence Jones, who began coaching the University of Oklahoma football team this year, says he is very pleased with the season. The Jones boys posted six wins and three losses, with a strong showing against Nebraska in the Big Six. The 1933 squad had the best rushing attack in a decade. Next season will focus on replacing seniors, building offense, and solidifying the passing game. Spring practice starts February 1 with a thorough program.

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SMU First School West of Mississippi Chosen

SMU is named as the first college to represent the Southwest in the Rose Bowl era. The Mustangs face heavy debate over who will be chosen to represent the West as the Rose Bowl showdown looms. Critics weigh Southern Methodist's upset potential against favored teams in a season marked by strong fan support.

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All-Southeast Conference Football Team Picks Rise

Bill Parker reports the Associated Press selected 25 players for the 1935 all-Southeast Conference football team. From SMU four players, from Texas Christian four, and from Rice three lead a diverse list of seniors and juniors, with Walter Roach and John Sylvester highlighted for standout roles.

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Southwest Conference Football Standings Snapshot

Standings show Southern Methodist leading Texas A. M. and others, with Texas University and Baylor close behind. Reading from Fort Worth and College Station results, teams like Rice Institute and Arkansas are noted with key scores, while upcoming Saturday matches include Texas A. & M. at College Station and Baylor at Houston.

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Four standout candidates for consensus all American fullback

Four players named by critics as top all American fullbacks emerged from college teams. Jimny Lawrence of Texas Christian, Harry Sanford of Southern Methodist, Lloyd Russell of Baylor, and Jack Robbins of Arkansas were noted for versatility and performance, each just missing a share of the votes. The passage hints at selections and discussions pending further votes or confirmation.

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Lions and Cardinals Set for Pro Series Showdown in New York

Detroit Lions beat Brooklyn 28 to 9 to clinch Western division leadership as Chicago Cardinals rally to tie Bears in a 7 to 7 draw. Giants clinch Eastern with 21 to 14 win over the Eagles, Elvin Richards 8 yard run seals late score.

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Saturday Explanations on Psycho Genius of Nuremberg Artist

A deranged-sounding sketch recounts Meinrich Nusseem born 1879 in Nuremberg. He reportedly turned to painting in 1529 and now creates about 1000 works annually including landscapes and portraits. He supposedly paints subjects he never sees and shows in Germany and abroad.

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Santa Anita Handicap Nominations Close in Los Angeles

Nominations for the Santa Anita Handicap near $400,000 close in Los Angeles with hundreds of top Thoroughbreds expected. Leading runners include Derwiber, Nig, and Alfred Gwynne Vane, with weights around 130 to 136 pounds. The event, set for February 22, draws horses from across the country as racing officials prepare for the world's finest stakes.

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Touchdown Parade Highlights: Yeh 22 Points for KEW YORE

Ambiguous OCR text notes Ray Yeh scoring 22 points in a game for KEW YORE with a total of 192 points. Eddie Stanley of William is mentioned with 8 points, but details are garbled. It references a parade or celebration and leaders, but specifics are unclear.

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Grid Heroes and Key Football Scorers Across Matches

The report highlights Ty the Axanelatedt and Bobby Wilson from Southern Methodist in a 20-14 loss to Texas Christian. Yale narrowly avoided a rout at Princeton, Army edged Navy 16-1, Vollmer led Columbus with 76 yards, Holy Cross beat Boston College, Ole Miss defeated Mississippi State 14-6, and Washington State’s Gobiard contributed despite the team’s draw.

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Banquet Honors 13 Sweaters for Baptist Academy Team

San Marcos Baptist Academy football squad hosts a banquet in Sting Hall with about 240 students and guests. Principal speaker Joe Haley Cheaney, Southwest Texas Leachers College head coach, and athletic director C. W. Biraban addressed attendees. Fourteen sweaters were awarded to 18 players including co-captains Dahnon Bing and Martin Betet.

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Archery Night Plans Updated By San Antgenin Club

Archery night outlines a new plan by the San Antgenin Archery Club as members discuss providing meeting equipment. May Behwarts led the shooting on Broadway with a Nawighse on Broadway score 625. Schwarts placed second and Hines third with unclear results and next shoot date to be announced.

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King George Still Good With Rifle

London report says King George VI, in his seventies, is among England’s six best marksmen. A new book argues critics overestimate his shooting skill, noting royal aides keep private records of his bird counts during hunts.

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JSM football champions stumble in final standings

The national college football scene closes with Southern Methodist, Princeton, and Army delivering key results. SMU dethroned Texas Christian to clinch the Southwest title, Princeton crushed Yale while Army overwhelmed Navy, and LSU routed Tulane as conference races and season-long form pivoted on decisive late games.

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Jane Sharp Joins Tilden Tennis Pros

Jane Sharp of Pagadena California signs to play professional tennis with Billy Tilden and his company. Announcement by RM O'Brien notes Sharp will compete in singles at the inaugural matches in Madison Square Garden, amid speculation about her upcoming opponent.

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