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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1938
Page
3
Amateur grid action features Tyler and Temple in a featured high school game with standout performances across events. Sprinters and shooters posted marks, while team totals and individual placings were recorded at the club range and related meets amid a busy weekend of sport.
Smiths Squad tied the polo series with a 10 8 win by Austin over Oklahoma City in the latest game. Tex Powell and David Smith led Austins offense with five goals each as Oklahoma City trailed by two at times. Army Reds beat San Antonio Bluts 16 9 at Brackenridge Park with Captain Joan Gross scoring in final minutes. Oklahoma University poloists upset Texas Aggies 4 2 at College Station, Aycock scoring late for the Aggies.
The Associated Press tally shows New York Rangers 6 Americans 1, Detroit 1 Tarenta v. Chicago, Pittsharsh Bevesey 2 Syracuse 1, New Beven 2 overs, St Louis 4 Kansas City 3, Minneapolis 3 Wichita 1, with scattered league standings and notes on Latin American basketball and other exhibitions.
The Associated Press reports Tyler's unbeaten Lions will meet Ten bles Unvridien Wildcats in Fort Worth for the Texas schoolboy football quarter finals. Officials settled venue after a Dallas session. Remaining games set across Lubbock Breckenridge, Dallas Park, Masonic Home Worth, and Houston. Five finalists carry league history including Tyler 1889 upset win and John Reagan’s 1920 battles.
In 1928 Breck Enridge and Fort Arthur faced a scoreless final. The record notes a similar 1932 matchup where Maronie Hatne and Cormeana held back a second scoreless game. Corpus Christi suffered a finals loss to Amerillg, marking a setback for the team.
Olympic swimmer Ray Ruddy, a celebrated United States athlete, died after an isolated skull fracture sustained when he toppled down a flight of stairs at home. He had just set a world record in the 600 yard event and was 21 years old.
In Los Angeles USC quarterback Oliver Day guided a comeback in a 42-0 defeat against Notre Dame. Coach Howard Jones praised Day for a decisive long pass to Stonebraker and a late kick setup, while Notre Dame coach Elmer Layden called the effort better than expected as USC rebounded from a rough season.
Kilian and partner Bobby Hun of Henosha Wisconsin extend their dominance at a United States six day bike race. The duo, described as formidable, secured Kilian's fourteenth victory in international six day events with a comfortable finish and strong support from fans.
In college football action on December 5 the undefeated list narrowed as Notre Dame was routed 13 to 0 by Southern California at the Rose Bowl, Hawaii handed San Jose State its first defeat in 12 games, and other near perfect teams like Oklahoma and Texas Christian saw setbacks. The season leaves 16 teams still unbeaten, including West Tennessee Teachers and Texas Christian, with margins tight among the nation’s top squads.
Span-Am Loop standings and partial player notes include Wesley House and Valencia Juniors with records around 4 0 and 3 0, plus many player names such as Amado Nerve, Samudio, Garica, PadMiz, and Camacho. The half score shows Wesley House leading with 14 points and various centers and guards listed across teams, with Prosipect Deportivo and Centro Deportiva featured in the standings and rosters.
Det. Burleigh Grbves announced as manager of the Mitral Royals in the International league today in Montreal. The Grimes pilot takes command of the team amid league play and club plans for the season.
In Kansas City the Mamas City Polar club faced a low turnout for the annual winter plunge. President Inghraut J. Hank reported that 46 degrees limited participation, with only three attendees joining the president. Mrs Hoek and Mr and Mr Pan T. White were the other members present while Director Higgins watched from the dock.
A rough Chicago game saw Washington give up a late surge as Ball Kareis cricked guard and Bub intercepted mid run for a 96 yard score. Chuck Gelatka snagged two touchdowns on 41 yard and 96 yard plays, with a 36 yard field goal by Cuff in the third. Green Fay, with 224 points, led the league amid a 1950 pro chase.
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