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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

6

Bowl odds tilt toward underdogs in major games

By lawton carver new york dec 22 ins betting commissioner said southern california is the rose bowl favorite but odds on duke, texas christian and carnegie tech show underdogs have good upset chances. prices vary with texas tech st marys and oklahoma duke california wagers highlighted as potential upsets.

Lawton Carver New York Southern California Duke Broadway Jack Doyle California Blue Devils Pasadena Alabama Washington New Orleans Texas Christian Carnegie Tech Orange Howl Miami Tennessee Ted Oklahoma Dallas St. Mary's Texas Tech Notre Dame Les

Time Picking Orange Officials For Bowl In Miami

Miami Fla Dec 2 Head Coach Bob Neyland of Tennessee and Tom Stidham of Oklahoma expect to finalize the officials for the Orange Bowl on January 2 within a day or two. The bowl committee left selection to the coaches, with some anxiety about action. Neyland, in Knoxville, is more concerned with his squad as several players have cold symptoms. Oklahoma reported good physical condition and preparations focused on pass defense as 31 players would make the trip to Miami.

Miami Fla Bob Neylane Tennessee Tom Stidham Oldu Oma Norman Ok's Stidham Neyland

Third place at stake as Goodyear meets Public Service

City League action Thursday at Central gym features Goodyear versus Public Service for third place in the city cage. Station Hospital leads the loop and faces First Congregational Sunday school in a separate 8 p.m. matchup.

City League Central Gym Goodyear Public Service Hospital Quint First Congregational

Raiders Start Practice At SUU Field

Texas Tech Red Raiders resumed training at SUU Field in Dallas ahead of the January 2 Cotton Bowl showdown with St. Marys Gaels. The session impressed visiting officials as coach-guided drills continued in preparation for the New Yeargame.

Dallas Red Raiders Texas Tech Raiders M. U Titi St. Mary's Gallopin’ Gaels

Armstrong Admits Fake Injury Before Garcia Go

Armstrong confesses a staged injury delay to Garcia bout, saying the postponement served fans and his own interest. He describes training trouble and a deliberate pre fight workout to show readiness, noting witnesses observed heavy drills and his manager and reporters knew of his condition. Lanier Gridders Honored at Banquet in district champs dinner at La Tapalig restaurant.

Mymenager Garcia Ioy Io Lanier Nier Voks la Tapalig

Sandlin Triumphs In Handball Match

Arthi Sandlin emerged the top player as a handball event concluded with decisive victory. The competition showcased skilled play and tight rallies, with Sandlin securing first place ahead of rivals in a challenging field.

Commercial Tonight Brackenridge doubleheader ends year

At Brackenridge gym the Commercial league hosts its final doubleheader before Christmas. Ensley Service Station vs Rainbow Courts opens at 8 pm followed by Bee and Menlen Teegiment against International. Both Medicos and International struggle this season, delivering key wins and tight losses as the standings shift.

Brackenridge Ensley Rainbow Courts Bee Menlen Inter~ National Medicos Intere National Alamo Jewelers Valencia Grocers Grocers Clas Alby Ile Sewelers Earl Col.ame Sandlin Fly

Texas Quintets in Cage Meet Oklahoma City Tournament

Texas quintets compete in a five day all college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City starting next Monday December 22. Thirty-one teams are entered with a possible 32nd, 16 games daily across two gyms. Winners bracket advances by single elimination while losers join a complex daily bracket. Participants include Oklahoma Ageles Tulsa Texas Christian Baylor Texas Tech Texas Wesleyan West Texas State North Texas State East Texas State Pittsburgh Kan Teachers Wichita Kan Emporia Teachers Warrensburg Mo Teachers Westminster Drury Maryville Mo Teachers Playstaff Ariz Teachers Temple Ariz Teachers Oklahoma City University Phillips University Oklahoma Baptist Central Oklahoma Teachers East Central Oklahoma Teachers Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers and Panhandle Aggies.

Oklahoma City Board of Control Oklahoma Ageles Tulsa University Texas Christian Baylor Texas Tech Texas Wesleyan West Teas State North Texas State East Texas State Pittsburgh Kan Wichita Emporia Warrensburg Westminster Drury iMaryville Playstaff Ariz Temple Oklahoma City University Phillips University Oklahoma Baplish Central Oklahoma East Central Oklahoma Northwestern Oklahoma Northeastern Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma Panhandle Aggies

Deeg Plans East Tour After San Antonio Bout

Billy Deeg the San Antonio welterweight will fight Johnny Dean in a ten round bout at Mini on December 30 then head east for several bouts. Manager Lawrence Baldesarelli will accompany his doctor to Washington for a January 20 bout and then to New York and Hartford Connecticut.

Billy Deeg San Antonio Johnny Dean Mini Fis East Lawrence Baldesarelli Deeg Washington New York Hartford Conn

Mrs Lee Wilson wins Brackenridge Park women’s golf event

Mrs Lee Wilson topped the field in the Brackenridge Park Women's Golf association weekly handicap tournament with an A9-4-85 score. Mrs Tom Burger finished ahead of the second flight.

Lee Wilson Brackenridge Park

Fatherweight Title Talks as Nova Aims at Baer Re match

In Dallas Greenville High coach Dan Stallworth resigns after a single season, citing pleasant relations but other conditions. In Los Angeles Lou Nova says he wants a Fatherweight bout with Max Baer after learning his wife’s due next spring, while he believes he can outbox Baer with more experience. Nova credits his manager for pairing confidence with caution and recalls a ref stoppage against Tommy Farr. Pirates announce spring practice set to open March 11 in San Diego against a Pacific Coast League squad.

Papa Nova Papa Baer Greenville Stallworth Dallas Dan Stallworth Greenville + High school Los Angeles Lou Nova California Max Baer Max Nova Ray Carlin Boer Joseph Farr Parr Joe Lous Louis Pirates Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirate Baseball Club San Diego Galif

Sunday School League Holds Two Games at Hob Wells Gym

The Thursday division schedules two Sun Day School League games at Hob Wells gym starting at 7 20 p m Westminster Presbyterian faces Baptist Temple, followed by Central Christian against Alamo Methodist in a local church league doubleheader.

Hob Wells Westminster Presbyterian Baptist Temple Central Christian Alamo Methodist

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