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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

7

Bees Keep Management After Sale Talks

Boston Bees announce ongoing deal with Albert H. Powell to purchase the club while retaining general manager Bod QO and field manager Casey Stengel. Controlling stockholder C F Adams says price agreed but final details remain to be settled. Adams previously stepped in 1935 to save the financially troubled franchise.

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Bears Rout Redskins in Record Distortion Showdown

In a stunning game the Chicago Bears crushed the Washington Redskins with a historic score, piling touchdowns from ten different Bears and ending with a lopsided victory that set multiple league records. The clash featured records for touchdowns and gate receipts, plus an all-star game appearance and offseason implications for both franchises.

Rassling Suii Build Up In San Antonio Card

Wresting report outlines a Monday night show at a San Antonio venue led by Matchmaker George Snurrs. Charro Corral clashes with Lou Theez and faces Rocke, as strong foreign competitors loom. The card features Mant, Hefner, Bashara, Hinata cratch and more in a rough, action packed lineup.

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Table tennis stars repeat at Houston meet

Bell Apouie and others repeated wins as opponents faltered. Dennis Win led a four of seven match success for Muns ton's top players, while Chiles Blount defeated Chariton in a tight score. McGatley’s triumph over Boively and Brively’s early loss marked a noisy, unpredictable session.

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Bears Use Up All the Footballs

Washington Redskins out of balls as the Chicago Bears score ten touchdowns in a game. After each score the ball sailed into the crowd and was not returned. A Bears player told the referee there were no more balls left, and the team switched to passing plays for the final scores.

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Redskins Owner Frustrated by Players Performance

Washington Redskins owner George Halas blasted his team after a 73-0 loss to the Chicago Bears, calling players quitters while fans and officials debated the season. Commentary notes the Bears dominance and disappointment from Huskers coach Biff Danes and other figures as the league weighs next year’s changes.

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AYCEES INVITE NEBRASKA TO PREP HERE

The San Antonio chamber of commerce invites the Nebraska Cornhuskers to prepare in the city before the January 1 Rose Bowl game with Stanford. Officials say the team will train here for a week prior to traveling west for the Pasadena event.

Aycees Nebraska San. Antonio

Page and Martin face Class A tie football game

The city junior high football championship between Page and Martin will be played Thursday afternoon at Alanus Stadium at 4:15. Page won the South Alabama division title Saturday, defeating Harrs on penetrations. Mang is the perch side champion. Wright to Portland. San Francisco Seals trade Al Wright to Portland for cash.

City Junior High

Voka Boys Club Triumph Over Eagles In League Play

The Voka beat the Eagles 42 to 32 as Tony Rivera scored 21 points to lead the winners. In a second game Saturday, the Mu tangs defeated the Buffs 29 to 35 Santos Behan led scoring with 44 points, while Pray Ramirez and Tom Alcala added 44 each for the Buffs.

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South Side Buccaneers Clinch Playoff Berth

The South Side Buccaneers earned a playoff spot by defeating the East Side Rockets 38-7 to wrap up the league’s time playoffs. Key plays featured Dal Galindo’s passes to Angel Campari and Eli Gutierrez’s 1 yard plunge, with Jim Gravinta adding a TD and two extra points as Campertny circling gid for another score.

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Catnapped typoed sports prompt unclear

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Greenberg Trails Harmon In AP Football Poll Of 1940

Michigan star Termany Harmon topped the Associated Press poll as the outstanding male athlete of 1940 with 141 points, ahead of Hank Greenberg who finished a distant second. Bucky Walters placed third, while Bobby Feller and Joe Louis also received votes. The poll reflects football’s growing popularity and features several notable athletes from across sports.

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Challedon and Kayak Set For Santa Anita Handicap

In a muddled report from Los Angeles authorities discuss a top weight race at Santa Anita. Challedon and Kayak are listed among contenders with weights near the 110 to 125 pound range as experts weigh chances for the big feature.

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Tickets for Nebraska-Stanford Rose Bowl sellout halted

In Pasadena on December 9 the Nebraska Stanford Rose Bowl ticket sale ended with all advance orders exhausted. Fifteen hundred remaining tickets were to go on sale to cash buyers at 15 dollars each early next Wednesday, with none available through the mail.

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Athletic Hills Hold Reunion in San Antonio History

Five years after a notable family milestone, fourteen Hill relatives gathered at 588 Wickes Street in San Antonio. Attendees traveled from California, Austin, Galveston, and Pettus, including William A Hill, Newiles Mehax lnstem, and Violet Hill. Many work at United Gas, Duncan Field, or local firms, with Brackenridge High School cited in history.

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Sailboat Race At The Wack Cat House Result

Fragmented report describes weekly sailings with teams and individuals named, noting a final at The Wack Cat area. References to Frank Rolo and Lenehan suggest a competitive event with multiple crews, wind conditions, and a concluding result among listed competitors.

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Weems Escapes Injury In Texas Smashup

In Bell County Texas on December 9 a collision involving T A Weems caused serious injuries. Weems fractured a left rib and was hospitalized but released after treatment. Police reported the incident near a bridge south of town with limited details available.

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Wertheim Winner in Jaycee Golf Contest

Wertheim claimed top honors in a Jaycee golf event held Sunday. Players from area clubs competed in the afternoon rounds with Wertheim posting strong scores and finishing ahead of rival contenders.

S A Boys Win Temple Cup

S A Boys win temple cup as Prkehil Bh Wadtinll and dabe Drovhwwl lead a strong showing in the final challenge. Caswell and Altisnn shine, while Brabneh and Walldall anticipate a tough rematch as a new debate over format looms.

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