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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

8

Southwest Stars to Play In East West Grid Game

Sanders will play pro ball in the Best Wees grid game slated for January 1 in San Francisco. Jack Sanders, San Antonio born tackle from Southern Methodist, announced plans to enter the pro draft next year, unsure which club. He was drafted last year by the New York Giants and awaits the current status of that selection.

Southwest Stars Scallas Jack Sanders San Antonio Souther Methodist San Francisco Javuary Sanders New York Giants

Rassling Wednesday Night Mat Card At Agena

Wrestle card features main event Danny O Mahony at 230 facing Henry Piers at 289 Tyra Tolls from Wires, two hour time limit. Semi final Kg Edwards 225 vs Ray Strom Man Graham 231. Preliminary El Pulpo 225 vs Onte Kuss 350 with single fall.

Rassling

Valley Goes in Cage Game in Big Way

Valley announces a major basketball season setup with seven penthouses of teams forming a tournament for the Harlingen crown on February 22 24. Double mand robin schedules list Grapefruit leagues including La Veria Hd mturg Bar Benito Brownsville Mercedes Harlingen Ric Teague and Delta league teams San Rosa Lyford Los Fresnos Jafflin Stuart Pisce Willan tract Abdio Hondo.

Mercedes Wre Joop i Harlingen

Loyola Los Angeles Gridders Edge Santa Clara Rival Turners

Loyola of Los Angeles football players dominated Santa Clara in a game noted for Turner and Clyde Turner of Ute Herdin-Simmons college influence. Johnny Schrecht from Santa Clara is speculated as an All-American candidate, while Loyola names an all-opponents team and asserts control at center during the clash in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Santa Clara Johnny Schrecht Loyola of Los Angeles Loyola Clyde Turner Ute Herdin-Simmons College Texas

IGE Hockey Scores Across Leagues and Teams

IGE hockey results show New York Americans defeating Chicacy 4 to 0 with Peston scoring four goals. Detroit lost 3 to 4 to Iraklis New Haven Syracuse 1. Tulsa beat Michite 2 to 1 as the league standings shift across New York, Detroit, Syracuse and Tulsa.

Neuloras New York Americans Chicacy Peston Detroit Iraklis New Haven Syracuse Michite Tulsa

Unclear League Night Yields Mixed Results For Lions and Latins

On Tuesday night in the local league, Playground Loop Lion a td Latins Amieciean Contes and Mt f wile won their openers. Lions defeated Nout Pindburgh Park 56-23 while LatinAnentan edged Denver Heights 22 percent to the recond. further games featured Pata Huiehts and Lines Lidhoreh iy with mixed performances and several players named in a dense, OCR-heavy report.

Lion A Amieciean Contes Mt F Wile Pjargiums Lions Nout Atortna Zaniva Maclinen Storr Vasquez Galindo Mioretli Flores Javio Cunipoe Leaver—Hasse David’ Sun Lewis Atten Patt Meas Oy M. Ter Bends Beebe O. Flores Willareat Wernandez TB Garga Burgh Paten Suivila Mgst Solis Silva Napirez I. Barra A. Fleves

Horse Racing Notes From Chetesinas Victoria and Idle Tony Tribute

A rambling post with racing results and commentary from Victoria and Kentucky events. Mentions Idle Tony owner Herz Bradley and prominent jockeys. reports on track conditions, cup contenders, and upcoming totals and purses. Includes scattered names such as Widener, Mou Bay, and Dyrd, with references to the Witener Cup at His ton Park and related stakes.

Huassian Dank Trainer Mrtomaick Teant for WA

A terse report notes Huassian Dank as the trainer for Mrtomaick team in Western Australia. The item mentions a connection to WA coaching duties with minimal detail and unclear spellings.

Huassian Dank Mrtomaick Teant Pee Etl

Schwartzout at Creighton reshapes coaching search

In Omaha on December 19 the Phoenix coach Schwartzout, once a star halfback, is linked to Creighton football. The resignation amid rumors of a sore point triggers a five year head coaching vacancy as Maurice Palgan and Abe athlete circle potential replacements.

Omaha Marehy Belwartz Kale Rockne Nake IS Will Lawking Arelahton Beliwarte

East West charity football squad gains 16 West players

In San Francisco on December 13 to 14, sixteen of twenty two West players committed to the East West charity game on New Year’s Day. Notables include Sanders of SMU Cordill Turner Eakin from Santa Clara, and Turner from Hardin Simmons among others. Park Myers of Texas announced invitation acceptance to the West squad for the January 1 game.

San Francisco Oliver Vostey Jack Sanders Southern Methodist Ole Cordilt Hice Institute John Sehiech Santa Clara BU Anahu Bante Clara Clyde Bulldog") Turner Hardin-Simmons Leroy Zimmerman San Jose State Stan Andersen Mampton Pool Stan Lea Artee California Kay Eekin Arkansas Frank Toy Jom Shirk Dick Flyer Sam Sehwertsxaps Nebraska Don Coumbaker Bill Beezley Kansas State Austin Dev Vpi University of Texas Ramie Enid Myers San Francis

Randolph Cagers Rally In Inter-squad Game Slugfest

Randolph Cagers hosted an inter-squad scrimmage at F gym with Eagles beating Mechanics 47 to 41. Larry Watson led the winners with 13 points, Claude Edee added 10, while Weekes scored 20 for Randolph Mechanics and Haunis swiped 22 for the losers in a tense mixed-night showcase.

Randolph Geld Emue Ubshteap Randolph Korpital Afedicos Sivastron

Dense wrestling results from scattered locations across 10 nations

The report lists multiple wrestling and boxing results with names and places such as Ohio Dublin Oklahoma City Houston Texas and England. Competitors include Balik Ian Managoff Danna OMA Blom June Frnkin Taylor Tolado Stecher Neb and Lord Lansdowne. Outcomes and scores are inconsistent due to OCR errors but indicate several match results and disqualifications.

Cnn Tren Balik Ian Managoff Ferietiela Ohio Reed Danna Oma Dublin Elenty’ Blom Juin Taylor Tolado Joe Stecher Nile Neb Decleivin Bashaea Oklahoma City Reating Rich Wagner Houston Texas Biber Melly Huston McCoy Jedisnapolis Lord Lansdowne Bareimeton England Bily Tedian University Mirintanalis Everett Alarshall Laupta Cota Ostoy Saunvuky Cam Wolard Otaplan Gil Shedee Wao Trane Tumztt Cub Zeller Tacomma Wash Autly

City League Two games begin at Woodlaws gym Wednesday

City League two games go on Wednesday night at Woodlaws gym with Twelfth jarcillery meeting Union Stockyards at 2 p.m. and A Z A fraternity plus the City Ramblers closing the program. Bratign Hospital, the league leader, has an off night.

Woodlaws Jarcillery Meeting Union Stockyards A. Z City Ramblers Sinding Bratign Hospital

UCLA Voted 6-5 Against Goal Try

The Los Angeles Examiner reports UCLA football fans debated a late decision in a four down sequence against USC. By six to five UCLA chose a pass for a potential touchdown over a field goal, a choice that failed and left the scoreless tie.

Los Angeles Examiner University of California At Los Angeles University of Souther California Uc CL. A Hunter Kixeoniner Joby Stanley Ned Mathews Mathews

Boxing Results at the Associated Progs Houston Fight

Boxing summary from Houston reports Elty Pettaway won a ten round decision over Raymont Oest. Pettaway dominated with fast lefts, a sharp jab, and speed in every round. Oest was cut in the ninth. there were two knockdowns. Referee Bink West scored 7 rounds for Pettaway. Other bouts featured Ortiz, Padron, and Williams in various decisions across Texas and New York venues.

Houston Hourton Elty Pettaway Raymont Oest Pettaway Gires Mettaway Qoiy Rouis Orst Ierous Jett Bink West of Liberty Wa Geat Los Angeles Tony Chave Los Arietes New York Tahy Mareluy Prima Flores Puerto Rico Wate Plains Eddie Dunne Wittenie Vines Sohonectady New Haven Conn Red Brotiet Julie Kewan New Bedford Niia—trareetyenvy New Fork Mickey Makar Bayonne Jersey City N. gi—Rebby Ruthn Tel Eminghorl Vig Coreliady Prinrto Mico

Bus Boy Wins $1000 on USC UCLA Pool

Charles Cayrande, a bus boy at the MGM studio, won $1000 on a USC UCLA pool bet after an $8 wage advance and an $10 advance. He planned to apply winnings toward a house while noting UCLA and USC tied 0 0 in the score.

USC UCLA Tollywood Charles Cayrande MGL Southern California University California Los Angeles U. S Ana UG L.A Q Acoredesa le Carlands Lois

Tennessee U Cuts Rose Bowl Squad Sparks Student Protests

Knoxville crowds rally on campus after Tennessee University cuts two of 48 football players from the Rose Bowl squad and plans to enlarge Shields-Watkins Stadium with Rose Bowl profits. Athletic council members face petitions amid claims the school cannot afford the entire squad for the trip.

Knoxville INS Angory Vol University of Tennessee Knoxville Footall Athletic Council Shay Pehine N. W. Daugherty Itcel Dougherty Ast Wiraahenden For ' S Council's Action, Said: "We're Inter- Val Pirates Shields-Wulxatus

Bowling Turners Tenn Leagues Night Summary

The fragmentary OCR entry notes Wednesday bowling leagues with players Loni Letteste Schriewer Porter and Ge Malone noted among others. It references scores or placements such as '63 and mentions various initials and partial names, but the readable portion provides no clear event outcome or full team details.

Loni Schriewer Elena S. Bisbons Malone D'Tien

Garfield H S football coach hopes for Miami Health Bowl bid

Art Argauer Garfield high school football coach announced that the school accepted an invitation to meet Miami high school on Christmas night in the Health Bowl game at Miami Florida. Garfield unbeaten and untied this season.

Garfield N. J Art Argauer Garfield High School Miami High School Miami

Ramblers Top Eagles. Lindbergh Dominates Stars in League

In Woodlawn gym on Friday the Ramblers defeated South Side Eagles in straight games 15-7 15-12 15-9. Lindbergh edged Gerlack Stars 15-7 15-5 15-32 as Diytler Kengel and Nar cissus starred for the Ramblers while Neuman Harvey led South Side and Gerlach Seivers White Smais enhaler led Lindbergh.

Hamplety Lindbergh Aces Woodlawn Ramblers South Side Eagles Lindberg Gerlack Stars Diytler Kengel Narcissus Neuman and

Women golf results at San Antonio Country Club details

A net score 0 77 leads Mrs. Robert Lipscomb to first in the Women’s handicap play at San Antonio Country Club. Mrs. Harry Bezell wins the second flight with a108-26-2. Willow Springs and other matches feature Mrs. Billy Jerald defeating Mrs. N A Saigh 2 up. Mrs. Jarboe tops Mrs. Oliver 1 up in BL holes. Mrs. Messetiner beats Mrs. Hoffman 2 up, while Miss Elizabeth Thompson struggles against par.

Robert Lipscomb San Antonio Country Club Harry Bezell Springs Billy Jerald N. A. Saigh J. H. Jarboe George Oliver Phillip Messetiner George Hoffman Elizabeth ‘Thompson Haished

Iowa Elects Coach Six More Years Extension

Tow Dec 1 Iowa City a Mikes Eatch a Quaggat old junior tackle was elected captain of the 1940 Iowa football team. The honor came from President and Mrs Eugene Gilmore at the university. The state board approved a six year extension of Dr Edward Andersons contract as head coach, giving him six more years on his coaching agreement.

Iowa City Tow Mikes Eatch University of Iowa Ut Boone Iowa Eusene A. Gilmore Gilmore State Board of Education Edward Anderson

Sunday Schools Baskhy Dare At Mot Weeds

Fragmented OCR text lists many names and items from a local school sports or play context. The readable portions mention teams, players, venues such as Central Bt, and names like Renner Fee, Archer, Paylor, Thomas Brae, Montel Teg, and Hackberry Stamens. The piece appears as a garbled roster or event notes with numerous unclear terms.

Afurtanahier Archer Malariskada Paylor Chatto Fe Helburet Ib Noeley Winternaer

Harry appoints TJCAC South Zone chairman in San Antonio

Harry, leader at Jubilor College Gean, was named chairman of the Sathorn zone of the Texas Junior College Athletic Conference. JWadletlon diver acts as athletic affairs liaison for 10 colleges in the zone.

Harry TJCAC San Antonio Jubilor College Gean Sathorn Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Jwadletlon

Kinney Stars as Rice Wins

Houston dispatch reports Rice Owls overwhelm North Texas with a 22 to 37 victory as Frankie Carswell scores 10 points. Dob Kinney leads the lineup with a standout performance, supported by contributions from Chet Palmer and others as the team solidifies its conference standing.

Houston Rice Owls North Texas Hagler Frankie Carswell Big Dob Kinney Sopnomire Gon Antatio Jevl Grads Stenkleys Ana Chet Palmer

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