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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1939

Page

3

Cadets Rally for Army Navy Game Amid Weather Delays

Philadelphia December dispatch notes crowds contrasting Navy and Army fans despite roped-off stadium. Officials add a timer and extra umpire amid excitement for the annual football clash. Weather and travel delays dampen some pageantry as both teams prepare for a full-strength showdown with banter and mascots in play.

Pat Robinson Philadelphia Uneiy U. S. Army U. S Naval, Academy Midshipmen

New York Sun All America Football Team Named

The New York Sun announced its All America football selections naming Duke’s George McAfee as the year’s top versatile back and Far Din-Simmons’ Clarence Turner among the great centers. No college had two first team picks. Southern California and Texas A&M each had one on the first team and one on the second. The Sun listed a full roster of positions and players, reflecting the era’s college teams and standout performers.

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City basketball league tips off with Blatton Hospital vs Union Stockyards

In a local opener the Blatton Hospital five meet newcomer Union Stockyards in a six o’clock curtain raiser. Hospital defends as last season’s champions while new teams from the Twelfth Field Artillery and other blocks enter the circuit.

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Army and Navy clash when turf meets grid iron crackling

In a detailed listing from Philadelphia the Army team and Navy squad show rough lineups with players from San Antonio to New Orleans and Cameren Texas. The page notes ages towns and roles like quarterback receiver and kicker amid a dense roster of names and places.

Trotsky Moved to Outfield in Cleveland Shuffle?

Reported plan to shift Tosky from shortstop to the outfield as Cleveland reorganizes its lineup. Manager Grear Vi and staff consider moving Treb and Trovey to new roles while a rookie, Mack, could start in left field.

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Sweetwater to Play Winner at El Paso

Sweetwater, champion of District 3 in the Texas scholastic football race, will meet the winner of a playoff between Austin and El Paso for the district title. A rain-soaked meeting of representatives from Hihe Lee and other schools arranged the site and matchup.

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Unclear OCR City Sports Tidings from Saturday Card

Fragmentary text from an old newspaper page hints at bowling and cricket style notes with names like Gene Wallis Pete ConT and Alecunnie ad Peed. Reading is compromised and lacks coherent events or dates.

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Texas Christian and Baylor clash in Fort Worth grid clash

Texas Christian and Baylor prepare for a pivotal Southwest Conference game in Fort Worth. Sophomore Kyle Gillespie leads TCU at quarterback, while Baylor relies on Jack Wilson Jimmy With as backs and Milton Berka at quarterback to spark an upset bid. About 12 000 fans expected, kickoff around 2 o'clock.

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Ambiguous Grid Schedule From Old Alabama News Feature

Reading shows a battle of deciphering a faded grid with names and teams. It mentions Alabama and Alabama teams, Boston Call, Holy Cross, and games against Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York, and Atlanta with various abbreviations and partially legible venues and dates. The text remains unclear but hints at a multi team schedule.

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Football Results From a Clouded Detected Page

unreadable OCR sports brief lists scattered scores and team names across a chaotic line up. entries include city and college affiliations and a mix of numbers that may indicate game results or points.

Hearst All American In The Light Sunday

The Hearst all-American football team selections will be announced Sunday in The Light with nationwide Hearst sports writers choosing from coaches, writers, officials and players. The selections are hailed as official by many and reflect careful consultation and broad input.

San Antonio Hearst Sports Writers of Comat Herat

District11 title bid hinges on Tyler Marshall clash

Texas schoolboy football district races reach decisions. Tyler must beat Marshall to clinch District 11 honors. the district 11 committee meets to choose between Boc Park and Port Arthur as the other district contenders. Austin won District 15 with a 21-0 win over Kirksville, while Travis Raven scored twice and kicked two extra points for a 133-point season. Officials from Austin, El Paso, and Fort Worth areas outline upcoming games across districts 4, 14, 15, and 17, with site decisions pending.

Tyler Marshall Lions Distriot 14 Boul Park Heoument Port Arthur Austin Kirrville Tchampion San Artois Lubbock Electra Sherman el Paso Fi Paso High SweetWater

Spunky Creek Boy Dominates Corsicana Race for W500 Title

Spunky Creek Boy, owned by Bb Shatter of Hutchiama Knn, wins the W500 Taxa opel championship at Corsicana. Ed MacParelar of Union Springs, Aly, and Young's Blille owned by Yorkum of Holston, with Humphreys of Gall sronnt and Payside Pat trained by WON. Fetonx of Cornteats, place third under delt Grawtard of Matn- West, Texas.

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Morse Quits Dallas Berth

Morse, who piloted the Dallas Rebels of the Texas league to the 1939 Shaughnessy playoff, will not manage the club next year. President George Easthews said efforts to reconsider failed. Morse intends to devote time to bowl refining and retire from baseball management in Dallas.

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Austin Champs Preparing for Brownsville

Unbeaten Austin Margons prepare for a bi district playoff next week against Brownsville Eagles after defeating Kerrville 21 to 0 for their tenth win. Travis Raven scored three touchdowns and added two extra points, propelling Austin to the I I A laurela. Kerrville’s offense struggled as Austin’s line overpowered them in a dominant defensive showing.

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Women golfers lead in weekly handicap tournament at Brackenridge Park

Betty James captured low gross with an 80 as the Ban An Tony Women’s Golf Association held its weekly handicap event. J L Anderson posted 82 with a 74 net for a near-tie. Also noted were Mrs. Audrey Muthlebre and Mrs. Jack Lapham in the Friday results while next week’s tourney schedule is set with the San Antonio County club. Dr James A Naismith burial reported in Lawrence Kansas after a heart attack at 78. Wrestling results listed by the Associated Press note Garibaldi and Ebel winners in a paired card.

Nance Terglge Ban Antony Women's Golf Association Betty James Aurey “Muthlebre Jack Lapham Lapham San Antonio County

Dallas Finger Bowl faces mute teams in clash of Dent rivals

In Dallas two teams meet in a finger bowl contest between ArkAbRAa Achnnl for the Dent and Texar Behonk for the Dent amid renamed squads and cautious optimism. Allenis of Bille Track claims national death school Toolhall title hopes as Oklahoma School for the Deals and the Tekan Mules show mixed form this season.

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Volunteers Shine In Breathless Rose Bowl Preview

Gayle Talbot reports on Tennessee volunteers' stunning performance against Kentucky and their strong claim as a worthy Rose Bowl opponent. The piece highlights dramatic plays, a swift passing attack, and coach Neyland's strategic use of a "secret weapon" as observers debate Tennessee's place in football history.

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