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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

5

Charity Fray to Stir Up Southwest Stars Rattlers

Final polishing touches set for a 1930 charity football game between the Southwest All-Stars and St. Marys Rattlers at Alamo Stadium on Christmas Day at 2 30 p m Proceeds aid British War Relief The Rattlers and All Stars hold workouts Tuesday officials include ref Andy Andrews and umpire Wright Foady Riley as head vice man Baldy Martin field judge Jobe Mortimer Watches and coaches will be presented before kickoff Tickets go on sale at 4 30 p m Tuesday and at Alamo Stadium Wednesday with several outlets offering advance sales Only readable details survived from the damaged text

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Billy Conn’s plan to beat Louis Louis in title fight

New York December dispatch quotes Billy Conn outlining a simple method to defeat Joe Louis. Conn says he will jab, move, and force Louis to fight his way, likening his preparation to Gene Tunney and promising to stay agile and relentless while building up weight for the eventual bout.

Lawton Carver New York Des Joe Louis Atde Billy Conn Gene Tunney Conn Louis Guynalck Louis Sly al McCoy Jay

Football Wednesday invites for state high school tournament

The article outlines the rapid entry process for San Antonio area teams into the annual high school basketball invitational. It notes only four more clubs can join the Class A and Class B events at Brackenridge and Jefferson, listing current participants and preliminary dates, with teams like Kerrville, Shiner, Seguin and Alamo Heights among those invited.

W. An-Atarn Mary's Galltera Naime Sahoul TAM Brilt Arsunans Aesterebtatee Willvard —Cecyperne Anidoyson Baylor scTinit Eres Walker San Gringlea Antonio Untis Sani Brocken- Hank Fe Video Jefferson Toy Mutsnok Aeceple Rudy Brackenridge Austin Ron Aforros Kerrville Rebstowi Hardandate New Brauntes John Reagan Houston Wharton Edintons Shiner Brackinridge Teeth Lanter Edgewood Burbank Seguin Hot Wells Edison Alamo Heights San Antonio Mont Kernel Ted Dawson Pernt AL OG. Alexander Pate Wood Texan Ack Rod McClain Macquemarr Clement SAL Ray Molloul

Doubtful OCR Roster List of Players and Mentions

A garbled OCR style list shows numerous player names and counts across multiple colleges. It includes Sam Barston Timaty Wilt McMurry John Oxen Texax Wesleyan San Marcos and various others with odd spellings, unclear affiliations, and stray annotations like co-cantains names. The fragment lacks coherent reporting but preserves many named individuals and institutions.

Styr Don Williams Texas St. Marz's Hip MiMer C. BR. Lyle Coleman Tom Cokley Charles Cooney Harold Caleinay Neary Tutor Ele Moitndeht BT Robertson Aubrey ‘Bdowarl Dick Mocks Allke Ball Pelane GabRendy Casper Sirix Toofer Tohnson Lene Petri Stare Alexander and McClain Ekaldecs W. Coleman and Sandty

Amarillo Temple Final Inches Toward State Title Clash

Tickets for the state semifinal between Amarillo and Temple went on sale today. P G Cobb, Dallas high school athletic director in charge of arrangements, forecasts 19000 to 25000 attendance amid favorable weather. Temple’s 20 member squad departs Friday afternoon. notable personnel include Had and Dialer out with bronchitis. Officials announced by coaches list Able Curtill as referee and Patsy Allen as head linesman.

Corpus Chielsis Filo Tomanioc Wis J Tho Amarillo Temple Thebbert Tample Valine Les Orantilt Tayo Conches Able Curtl Af Tésois Ray McCulloch Texas Chi'latian University Implie Patsy Allen Texas Tesman Jiomie Hirging Southern Methodiet Mall

Shrine charity game sells out Frisco crowd for 42000

Ben Ban Francsico reports a Shrine charity game in Frisco sold out all 42,000 tickets nine days before kickoff. Sponsors credit the demand to Michigan Notables and ongoing training by Leones. Strong emphasis on football preparations and weather delaying practice as teams push toward the contest.

Ban Francisco Ben Christias Totay Lie Alfster Leones Tras Usal Fommiy Ilarmien Alice University of Callefornia Gay Teglon Oothall Ha Nifestal Lengas Nw Contll

Mercedes Goalers Crown Brownsville Tournament Champions

Mercedes High School won the Brownsville annual tournament defeating Lyford Bulldogs 22 to 4. Nito Garza scored a key goal in the final minutes, Chalmers Williams led Mercedes to third place with strong defense, and Rob Amidal J. T. Owens and Raymondville guards highlighted the event.

Mercedes Brownsville Merccedes High School Tigera Lyford Bulldogs Nito Garza Terrorwave Gaal Chalmers Williains Ges Presnon Falcons Raymondville Virta Williams Sever Palits Polita Onerdedah Rob Amidal J.T. Owens Los Fresnos Lyford Bearnals Hromeville Eagles

Lockhart Plans Third Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament

Lockhart High School aims to host its third annual invitational boys basketball tournament on January 31 and February 1 at the Adams Gymnasium. Browning Comis announces 18 teams entered, including Kerrville, Austin, Port Lavaca, San Marcos, and San Marcos Rattlers, with the event drawing regional champions and district contenders from across Texas.

Lockhart Lockhart High Schhool Adams Eym Browning Comis Prinetrme San Marcos High Rattlers Nera Hve Kerrville Austin Port Lavaca Linton Senuin Burnet New Araunfals Thames Edison San Antonio Prairie Lea Shine Maxwell Lytton Springs Luding San Marcos Bmalthvite Kenedy Kyla Inc Locket

Electric Eye Umpire Help Planned for 1941 Baseball

The National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress reports progress on devices to aid home plate umpires. A “magic eye” system may record ball crossings and judge height, with other inventions including an automatic plate duster and an automatic disappearing microphone under consideration for use in Wichita tournaments.

Ump Wicwita Kan INS Ciel Wichita Ray Dumont Nautoana Bémi Todiy Wiel Baachal Dumont Secessa Plate Commissioniers

Fight Results From a Scrambled Associated Press Reel

A jumble of names and places appears in the clipped report with boxing style results. New York and Chicago figures listed include Ana Sivon and Nate Boliton among others, with several scores and locations such as Providence Sioux City Holyoke and Cambridge referenced amid unclear outcomes.

New York Ana Sivon al Delanes Qehana Canada Chicago Nate Boliton George Barnett Detroit Drew Providence Everell Sioux City Towa Larry Belvie Provdence Holyoke Mmeas Frad Cabral Cambridge Maes Norman Hardin Toronto

Sinton Pirates Award Fourteen Gridiron Members

Fourteen members of the Sinton Pirates football team received sweaters for earning cast ten periods of play during the season. Co-Captains Junior Foley and Clarence Pate led the group, with seniors and juniors named among the awardees.

Kinney Flips College Basketball 24 Points in Rice Win

Roy Kinney the Rice center scored 24 points to pace the Owls in a 54 45 victory. Gary Antonin added 21 as Rice defeated Li Site to open the season, moving toward a matchup with Franklin and Marshall in Herasey Pennsylvania.

Kinney RICE Philadelphia Des Herasey Franklin and Marshall Seanan Li Site Roy Kinney Giant Rice Center Feom Gary Antonin Owls Kiney Totel

Reds Win the 1940 World Series in Dramatic Finale

Bob Considine recalls the deciding game of the 1940 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. Buck Newsom pitched bravely, Billy Werber sparked rallies, and a tense seventh inning left the score tied before Ernie Lombardi drew a bases-loaded walk, setting up Ripple’s dash for home on Myers’ fly that secured the Reds’ victory in a game filled with near-misses and historic stakes.

Bob Considine New York Suring Hettyeos Cincinnal Reds Pelvosk Tigers Toamna Lown Ginchinalson Ted Wench Buck Newsam The Tees Christy Mathewson Rabe Adams Trogic Elveamsigners Aud Ho Pan Dervineer Newson Jimmy Wilson Billy Werher Old Reds Reds Bill Sullivan Charly Oehvinger MyRes Billy Myers Werher Frank McCmick McCormick Billy Sulliivan Enay Tigers Derringer Hank Greenbere Phiky Sullivan McGormick Beard Newsom Manageria Baker Tommy Ablees al Benton Bean Jhymy Ripple Dodgers Bruce Campbell Inia Tie DiMngeto Keohnile Dick Bartel Campbell Gthvinger York Bartell Cate McCormick Myers Dunmy Wilson Ripple Huck Pinel-ditler Ernie Lombardi Wy Myers Fm Foo Danus Maroney McCaskey

Lasada and Others Set Records in Northland Meet

A garbled Associated Press text lists several athletes and scores from a regional meet. Names such as Nolte, Mla, and Allghiga Stele appear amid numbers like 42 and 70 minutes, with references to Minnesota and New York venues. The fragmentary data suggests a track or athletic meet with multiple competitors and performances.

Rice Nolte Bame Owe Ted Ne Mla Fen Allghiga Stele Taiesten Minneacia Maple Rita Acai A Mines

Nebraska idle by rain ahead of Rose Bowl prep

Nebraskan team drills postponed by drizzle in Phoenix as coach Biff Jones plans a practical session to counter Stanford’s formations. Weather worsened then cleared, with Nebraska aiming to sharpen tactics before facing Stanford in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.

Phoenix Ariz Nebraskan Cornhuskers Biff Jones Stanford Cornhuskers Tey Lincsoln Arizona Jones Pasadenia Oalis Nebraska Cardinals al Tha Cornhuskers Palo Alto Dee Linchard Indians Ware Pasadena

Allan Labay Named Taylor Ducks Captain for Next Season

Taylor Dec 24 Allan Labay voted captain of the next Taylor Ducks football squad by teammates. Labay a quarterback on the team, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Labay Sirasek will sever?

Allan Labay New _ Taylor Hi Taylor Allen Labi Taylor Iwgh Ducks Bik Tiememites Allen Quetlerback Frank Labi Sirasek Will

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