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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

3

Waco Finalists Eye Lubbock Westerners Tilt

Dallas December report details Woodrow Wilson Wildcats led by Howard Maley preparing for a state semi final against Lubbock Westerners. The winner advances to the Cotton Bowl title clash with Waco Tigers. Maley’s passing and Wilson’s defense key factors in a tight district race and bi district march.

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Toledo U Huskies Upset Rattlers 57 38 In Doubleheader

In Toledo Ohio March 23 the Toledo university Huskets defeated the San Antonio Rattlers 57 to 38 in the first game of a double header and then beat Alma College to keep rivals in check as coach Mose Sims prepares for a New Year Denver trip to face San Jose State in a bowl game.

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Neyland Contemplates Catego Absence for Rose Bowl

Tennessee coach Neyland faced uncertainty over star Catego’s availability for the January 1 Rose Bowl against USC in Pasadena. A subdued arrival in El Paso and Greenville workouts followed a trimmed squad. Neyland declined firm predictions, citing an injured knee and the need to see him practice before deciding.

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Archibald Faces Potential Title Bid After Chavez Fight

Archibald and manager discuss future plans after a decision loss to Bimon Chavez in Caracas. Chavez claims a shot at the world title, while Archibald weighs options including a rematch or a bout with Jimmy Perrin in New Orleans for a guaranteed purse.

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Winfield Five Takes Title at Tulsa Event

Winfield Five from Winfield Kansas won the all college Tulsa tournament by an official basket. The final score was Southwestern 42 East Central State 41 after a late play and a defensive stop by Jack Casticherry. East Central’s victory over Tulsa and Southwestern’s earlier rounds led to the title. Oklahoma and Texas teams also posted results in late contests.

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San Jose Accepts Tourist Bowl Pact for Denver Game

promoter Darnell of the Tourist Bowls association says San Jose State accepted a bid to play St Marys of Texas in the Tourist Bowl in Denver. Officials expect a formal contract within 40 hours and will recall players once telegraphed terms are confirmed. Part of proceeds from the Denver game will go to Minnis charity.

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Rice Owls drill past Centenary in free scoring win

Rice Institute's high scoring basketball machine, averaging 60 points per game, extended their winning streak to seven with a 60-26 victory over Centenary in Shreveport. Rice has produced 366 points in six games, led by strong team shooting and a fast pace as they head into Southwest Conference play.

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Eagles Home to See Santa Before Cotton Bowl Pace

Andover Mass December reports Tiistan college football team planning to trese camps after four weeks of rest to be home for Christmas before facing Clemson in the Cotton Bowl. Regular center Chet Gladehuk and reserve Dah Jauron are back in practice though hospital touches linger. coach Frank Leahy contends with injuries and notes potential returns for the Martins and other unnamed players.

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Utah Indians Set for Midwest Basketball Tour

The University of Utah Indians, undefeated in three starts, will depart Monday for a midwest tour. They will play Nebraska on December 27 in Omaha, Omaha University on December 28, and Wayne University in Detroit on December 30.

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Indoor Ball League Closes Early in Cleveland

The National Professional Indoor Lacrosse league halted operations, ending activities after less than two months amid very thin crowds. The decision follows a December 29 meeting in Cleveland where promoters cited insufficient public interest as the reason for discontinuation.

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Fight Results From Chaotic New York Card

Outpointed Giminn Chavez in a packed New York venue as Venoxuola Avec 101 and 124 percent marks, with Mike Kaninn, Heaton, and Eddie Brink among contenders. Fights spanned Pa to Palm Beach and beyond, featuring Angeleno names like Jonny Ray Walker and Chick Crowall in a dense, numeric lineup.

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Walters Tops National Pitches In 193? Season

Walters dominates the National League pitching race with a 2.22 ERA, 27 wins, 318 innings, and 35 complete games, edging peers like Hubbell and Derringer. The era leaderboard shows strong showings from Passeau and French, while Derringer led in hits allowed.

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Coach Draws Reserves by Lottery for Opening Game

Coach Mortis Choss of San Diego Alpte reorganized his squad for the season by drawing five players from the reserves. He moved names of all players into a hat and selected the five to complete the rotation for the opener.

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Waco Wins State Inter Scholastic Football Final

Waco High defeats Stephen F. Austin begin a seventh finals appearance in a hard fought state Inter Scholastic clash. The Tigers survive a goal line stand and score on a 16 yard run plus a late 6 inch plunge to claim the title with strong play from end Harold Stockbridge and back Lawrence KoCurek.

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St Anthony's edge Lanier in rough city showpiece loss

St Anthony's Yellowjackets trailed as Lanier's Voks dominated 92 to 28 in a Friday city league doubleheader at Jacket gym. Laner led by Romero Hernandez Martinez and Camacho with strong rebounding and scoring as Anthony's struggled on both ends.

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