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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1939

Page

3

Rose Bowl colors and stakes rise for the two-game finale

Los Angeles reports that Southern California and the University of California battle for Pac Coast Conference and Rose Bowl berth. The winner is expected to face Tennessee on New Year’s Day with about 103,000 in Memorial Stadium, nearly all paid admissions. The undefeated Trojans enter as favorites against UCLA in a decisive showdown.

Los Angeles Pi Southern California University of Californian Bartle Tennessee Odwals Memorial Coliscun G. L.A

Fist Fights Enliven Georgia's Grid Win

Georgia defeats Miami 13 to 0 as hard running offense powers early score on a 52 yard dash by Cate. Fordham adds a 22 yard TD in final period. A planned fight erupts after plays. Kearns and Williams ejected as police break up battles in stands.

Miami Fla University of Georgia Uwiiversity of Miami Georgia Bimery Cate Bkivedge Pordham Slegemny Ove Cosing Kearns Williams Paulice Batties

Rattlers Still Have Shot at Denver Game

News brief details St Mary's Texas interest in a New Year football game with Gonzaga Spokane. Denver game negotiations uncertain, with sponsors courting Mines and Colorado teams. Gonzaga may pay $3000 guarantee or 44% of gate. Also mentions upcoming Baylor Denton game and Texas conference notes.

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Ice Hockey Last Sights Meal Texas Wythe

Fragmentary notes show a hockey score roundup with Detroit and Kansas teams and references to St Louis and Batlah. The text lists several city abbreviations and partial team names, hinting at a game tally and opponents but lacks clear dates or full names.

Wythe Drei Detroit Kansas

Dewey Office to Take Over Thomas Fight Probe

New York news report states Dewey’s office will oversee the Thomas investigation as pressure mounts over immunity claims. Witness Ward details testimony and concerns about corroboration, noting potential conflicts and legal challenges ahead.

Dewey Thomas Fight New York Harry ‘Chomas Wien Max Schmettigs Debernber Une Hanes Distriet Diennas Altfien New York State Thomas Wiles Ersat Thomas Pridny Ph. Tarnss Foint Dalley Jr Are Ward Celitar Donalds Wwe

Football Results From Various Schools Roundup

A compact grid of scattered scores lists winners and points from multiple games. Notable results include Toakthn 34 over Burbank 5 and Tavley 34 over Frederickehirn 9, with other matches showing Breckensite, Conner, Lewisville, and Ouachita among the teams cited.

Toakthn Burbank Vitoria Head Alive Donna Tavley Frederickehirn Peogs Bray Lubbock i Bluctrx Wrew Breckensite Awln Houston South Park Beaumont Alpine Springy Himiman Ter Nacnednelios Burcwnuendt Seamaford Elion Huayn

Army League Rivalry Shapes Championship Chase

Randolpny Ramblers aim for a showdown with the Ninth and Twenty third regiments in the Army League football title race by defeating the Third shield artillery eleven at Weed Stadium Port San Royston. A 76 yard Sans run and a second quarter touchdown keyed a Manchus march as the defense stalled the offense.

Randolpny Fie Ramblers Trelfth Shield Artillery Suywiay Ab Randolpn Snd Weed Stadium Port San Royston Noughboys Alenardzon Manchus Sconp Weaver Hinesley Holtzclaw

Eleven teams still going in AA football

Eleven teams remain in the state schoolboy football championship as bracket play continues. Lubbock Westerners upset Iron Men 20 to 9 to reach the quarterfinals while Waco Tigers rallied to beat Breckenridge 37 to 13. Austin Mustangs dominated Sulphur Springs and Tyler’s Lions defeated Nacogdoches 16 to 8 as Woodrow Wilson and Masonic Temple matchups shape the next round potential.

Agsoetalet Stong Tinallels Lubhock Westerners Lubhock Ibsgen Hele Beetra Iron Men Rouund Waco Waco's Touchdown-Mad Tigers Breckenridge Buckhans Mae Lwheimidge Mavorite Austin Mustangs Honstam Soul Pack Beaumont Enna Tyler Nacogdoches Sulpling Springs Corsicany

Arizona Wildcats to Meet Loyola in Phoenix Preseason

In Phoenix Arizona College teams prepare for a football clash between the University of Arizona at Carson and Loyola University of Los Angeles. The event marks a local first for the Wildcats with a projected attendance near 11 000 as a traditional prelude to the season amid midseason form assessments.

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Armstrong to Defy Comish in Defense Friday Fight

Welterweight champion Henry Armstrong plans to defend his title Monday against Jimmy Garrison of Kansas. Commission objections delayed the bout, with promoter Ed Bang stating Armstrong has not recovered enough from recent surgery to fight. The a televised, rounds bout proceeds under boxing authority after management adjustments.

Cleveland Dee. C. Dette Liebin Ne Atate Boxing Commission Henry Armstrong Jimmy Garrison Kansas Ais Mitchmaker Ed Bang Armstrong Eddie Mead Gatelsin

Clemson Will Play Boston in Dallas Cotton Bowl Bid

Clemson College, co champions of the Southern Conference, seek Southern Conference approval to meet Boston College in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year’s Day. Boston College expected to accept, with an estimated 5000 New England fans traveling to Dallas. Both teams had recent losses. Clemson led by All American Banks McFadder.

Dallas Colton Bay Athtoile Association Gov. College Formar Boston Collge Nec Clemson Agricultral College Boston College Jess Neely Roanoke J. Curtis Sanford Clemson Duke Tigers Boston college-Dulqueene University Seaford Boston Florida Tul Jiane Tyers Banks McFadder

O Mahony and Stecher Set for Walkathon Arena Bout

Promoter Gary Geyer announced that young Joe Breeher will meet Danna O Mahony a former heavyweight champion in the main event at the Walkathon arena next Wednesday night. O Mahony signed late Friday as Stecher also joined the card.

Joe Breeher Danna Omehoy Walkathon Car Geyer Cisyer Lad O'Mahony Idy Lush Ald Gol Gel iStecher Itil

All-America football players listed by position and school

A long list of players named for Associated Press All-America teams. Contains multiple positions including tackle end guard center and back, with names such as Nile Clarke Kinnick Harmon and Christman, plus schools like Iowa Texas A&M and Cornell. Includes class and hometown notes and multiple second and third team indications.

Paul Vincent Severin Carolina Natrnna Pa Harley Ray McCollum Tulane Stillwell Okla Harry Burdette Smith Calif Ontario John George Schiech Santa Clara San Francisco I Edward Michael Molinak Tennesse Massillon Nicholas Drahos Cornell Cedarhurst William Howard Kerr Notre Dame SENOR Newburgh N.Y Nile Clarke Kinnick Iowa Omaha Neb Thomas Dudley Harmon Michigan Jsunsor Gary Ind James Banks McFadden Clemson Senign Great Falls John Alec Kimbrough Texas A. & M Haskell Ter Kenneth Kavanaugh Harlan Gustafson Pes Harry Stella Army Oo Ces Cerca Vaellevo Win Pedernen Minnesota Merahall Robowtt Texas Frank Ribar Dulse Robert Nelson Baylae Conroy Frank Finneran Cornell Warren Alison Nebraska Eherle Schultz Qregan Ste Tal Lee Artee California Oeen Jon Boyd Texan A, & M.t Enen Sarkkinen Ohio State Frank Ivy Oktahomei Paul Christman Missouri Grenville Lansdell U. 3 Cy George McAfee Duke

Honor roll of listed Texas Christian and Baylor names

A jumble of names and places from Texas and Arkansas appears, with mentions of Southern Methodist University and Baylor. The text lists individuals such as Alexahs, Patrick, Calhoun, Davin, Clark, Cord, Rakin, Teniiston, and many more alongside schools like Southern Methodist and Baylor.

Alexahs Barks Patrick Texas Calhoun Edit Davin Terns Clark Texas Cleistian Conatser Mj Cord Ateos Rakin Arkansaa Teniiston Southern Methodist Yinin Wee Tyor Arkanats Mallat Southern Methali Master Mit Martenwege Pugh Texas A Sparks Téxan Gheisti Guarda Akin Baylors Spero Christians White Pers Echols Souther Meinditist Vaughs Texay A Whitlow Melee Willams Esne ‘Keen

Doe Comes to Town and Escapes Safely

A fragmented report describes an incident where a person named Doe arrived in Asheville, ventured into the city, and left unharmed. The text references woodland safety, a star shaped area, and nervous observers, with unclear details about the sequence and participants.

Doe Asheviee van Etter Tha Boop Conanster Lea Tliek Ils Forest

YMCA Cagers Triumph in City Tournament

The YMCA cagers edged into a close win as TektemiJentyi led with strong plays while Teh Texve Cire Wawks and Atatipi Uosplak contributed blocks and assists. Triansias reached the Freyt Nankves 79 and secured a key victory, with Holt as commercial treasurer and Abani dwelling nearby.

Texve Cire Wawks Atatipi Uosplak Kite City Demure Die Golden Ein Pays Holph Holt Ffir Filey Ilah Triansias Freyt Nankves Tod Will Abani

Fight Results and Mixed Names from Unclear Report

Fragmented excerpt lists numerous near unreadable names and terms with stray numbers and places. The text mentions fight results, various proper nouns, possible persons and locations, but lacks coherent context or outcomes.

Pecos Eagles Edge Brady in Tin Victory

In Brady on December 9 the Pecos Eagles edged the Brady Bunders 7 6 0 in a tense Tin Victory contest before about 3000 fans. Mevanich and Prewit connected on a key play as Pecos built a lead with a strong second half, while McKee blocked a punt and the Bulldogs struggled to capitalize in the late stages.

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Fragmented historic sports note from Wy phe event

An OCR fragment reports results from a Wy phe event with names and places garbled. It mentions Pitan imlin Keele and eliteian Arm, showing unclear team scores or outcomes, leaving the main result unreadable and requiring clarification.

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Tennessee After 93rd Win Faces Auburn In Rose Bowl Bid

Knoxville dispatch notes Tennessee eyeing a 23rd straight victory to clinch the East and Rose Bowl berth. Coach Goer Meagher vows full effort as star tailback George Calege returns from knee injury. Auburn prepares tough defense in a pivotal Southwestern Conference clash.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Vols Oly Tigers Pasadena Wil Dob Neyland Seeakipper George Calege Servien TM Widitim Connessee Tulane Georzia Tech

College Basketball Scores and Standings Amid Mixed Results

The report covers a chaotic collage of college basketball scores and players across multiple teams. Highlights include Sam Houston leading with 220 midrede at the half, Parkers and teams from Oklahoma and Missouri, and player tallies such as Honvaga 30 and Jersey 47.

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Randolph Cagers Triumph In Tight AAU Ad Hoc Match

The Randolph team battled through a dense, error filled game featuring several standout plays from players such as Feary and Giubert. Final score shows a narrow win as the Bears leveraged key possessions late to secure a 63 to 47 victory and claim momentum into the next round.

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