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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1939
Page
6
A fragmented report shows Aggies facing Rattlers in a second matchup. Cadet Frenk described a dramatic finish with limited time remaining. A top scorer named Fed Guest posted 12 points while Lyana Eady tallied 40 for the other side, amid unclear context and local team details.
St Marys led late as the Saints called Timeout No 6 to set up a free throw for the Aggies after a contentious finish. The 8 pm game featured a roughhousing scene with the Texts Aggies and Rattlers in a heated two game series wrap up scene at Sainte.
North Texas State Teachers tests Rice in a season opener. Captain Stoshley and Levi Craddock lead the front line with Carswell and Go mez at forward. Sophomores Kinhey and Brannon add size. Fort Selman and two quick sophs Palmer and Suman eye starting roles. Pepper Norton and Sadler also show promise as the squad builds.
The committee on outdoor spars at The Institute discussed coaching for the coming year but did not decide. J. T. McCants, chairman, said another meeting will review Coach Jimmie Kitts status. Rice recently finished a football season, ending with a loss and a 10 win conference result.
World champion Victor Barna and Lasza Reliak are due in San Antonio for a Tuesday arrival and Wednesday night exhibition at Central Catholic High School gym. The Hires Pepsi-Cola state championship team sponsors the event with advance ticket sales by Sickels. Barna vs Belle Tella and Barna vs Cubby McCarley are among four matches, with Bellat featuring in trick shots.
In a high school style clash, the Rattlers led 48-40 late before Aggies rally with Tom Tinker keying a decisive stretch. Henderson scored 22 and Young fouled late as Aggies steal momentum, closing 48-46 then 48-40 edge flips.
A large crowd welcomed Nile Kinnick in Iowa City after his arrival, honoring his achievements. The Heisman Trophy winner spoke to students and locals, reflecting on his outstanding football career and ties to the university during a festive event at the airport.
New Orleans December 12 Tulane's coach Mawson said the Green Wave will start this week for the Sugar Bowl with more reserve strength than the 1931 Rose Bowl team. He noted improved uniform speed and ball handling versus 1941 squad and that line coach Ted Cox of LSU praised Tulane's binding team.
Det. 12-17P1- recounts the Illinois athletic commission delaying charges on heavyweight Harry Thomas amid testimony by Arch Ward of the Chicago Tribune. Ward cites Thomas claiming he fought to a standstill against Max Schmeling and Tony Galento while alleging prearranged outcomes. The panel invited five principals. only Nate Lewis appeared with counsel from California. others did not testify.
Cincinnati, Ohio The National League champion Reds have nine contracts signed for the coming season with Milburn Solmer joining as a left handed veteran from last year. Newcomers include Galatzer Red Barrett Di Maggio and the seven veterans Werher West Walters Herringer VanderMeer.
A scrambled list of college basketball results shows multiple teams and scores including Villanova 48 over vittenbere 29 and Arizona State 20 over South Dakota State 621. Other line items include Drake 4 7, Guilder-Stackion 40, Reunnearta 29, and Denyae 1 a Fan SState 37, with several unclear team names and mismatched figures amid stage notes and regional abbreviations.
Alice Marble was named the top woman athlete of 1999 by a record AP poll of 83 sports experts, rolling to the widest margin in nine years. Betty Jameson stood second with two first-place votes and 55 points, while Patty Berg placed third with 31 points after an appendectomy.
Former heavyweight champions Max Baer and Jack Dempsey say they would allow their sons to pursue boxing if the boy has the inclination and can make the grade. Dempsey notes it would depend on the boy and his mother, while Baer emphasizes parental approval and child's choice.
Delayed six days by storms Dempsey finally embarked aboard the China Clipper Monday for Manila where he is due to defend the welterweight title against Cerferina Garcia Glen Lee. He radioed Manila requesting the fight be held Sunday instead of Saturday to avoid further delays and risk missing the match against the Nebraska challenger.
Yancey Yarborough captured the San Marcos golf sweepstakes with 71 strokes on the 18 hole layout, after a six stroke handicap, while Lefty Stackhouse of Seguin shot 68 but settled for second. J Clinch a4 of Randolph field posted 70 in a closely contested round. Melvin Cage Tourney note Brady hosts the Melvin high school invitational basketball tournament Friday and Saturday under coach Herman Gipson.
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