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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

6

Taylor Cuts Dew's Lead In Race for Top Jockey

The battle for the national top jockey title narrows as Taylor gains on Dew. Taylor wins two races in Florida while Dew breaks his streak with a first victory of the winter week. Remble Control wins by five lengths in the juvenile feature as Light As Air stays scratched after the mudged track.

Taylor Dew Walter Lee Taylor Namm California Tropical Tk Florida Shen Dave Racin Hig Mount Remble Control Mrs Beans

Drop in Attendance Fearful for Florida Miami Sperhaps

Florida's tropical park Innaugural season opens with low attendance and mutuels well below last year's opening. Duke j sauntering headlines ponder Earl Dew vs Lee Taylor for the 1840 title as predictions run high but crowds fall short amid wartime mobilization and holiday travel.

Florida Miami Cozy Coma Little Tropical Park Earl Dew Lee Taylor Planda Milami Beach Dew Taylor Tropical Park Bull Fridey Mutuels National Defense

Layton Out Bozeman In Billiards Championship Feud

The National Billiard Association announced Johnny Layton cannot compete in the $20,000 world three cushions championship due to injuries from a traffic accident. Jay Bozeman of California replaces Layton, with Farward Lee of New York expected to take Layton’s spot. Johnny Layton remains in serious condition after the crash a week earlier.

Chicago National Billiard Association Johnny Layton Sedalia Jay Bozeman Vallafa Calif Farward Lee New York Layton

Bahamas Gift to Robert Weath in 1629 History Record

The 1629 grant by King Charles I gave the Bahamas to Robert Weath, later forfeited on November 22, 1644. An act of Parliament declared him dead, yet records show he remained alive in exile in Calais. The note references La Fortaleza and a future item.

Pre Gify Bahamas Charles I Robert Weath Mos Ted England Calais

Quiz for Sport Fans in Chicago 1940s sports trivia

Chicago 1940s quiz invites fans to test sports knowledge with questions on horse racing, boxing, golf, tennis, football, hockey, and track. It outlines scoring, bonus points, and prizes, prompting readers to calculate scores and compare with expert answers.

Chicago Donalesloneé Landis Philadelphia Ath England

New Braunfels Girls in Volleyball Here Tonight

New Braunfels girls in volleyball visit this week with Emma Wil in lineup. Next Monday night Deze 30 features Bil Holst's Rarablare against Cherile's Ares. Final game time not clearly stated.

New Braunfels Girls Niw Againfota Emma Wil Wandin Deze Bil Holst Rarablare

Dallas Welcomes Fordham Cotton Bowlers With Festive Plan

Dallas prepares a boisterous downtown welcome for Fordham football players arriving for the Cotton Bowl date with Texas A&M. A parade, band music, a large program of speeches, and a massive street reception are planned with officials coordinating the greeting and a ride through Malin Street in a fire truck.

Dallas Fordhern Prigay Texas. Aggies Fordham Texas Aggies Texas Aggies New York Woodall Rogers Union Chmber of Commerce Malin Eastern Southwestern Jess Farils Okmulgee Okla Russell Gadassin Wheeting W. Va Eddie Dyer Houston Siavesman Galvin Bolster Pitllsburgh College Station Bec Agele Gridbery Wrisls

Rattlers Favored Over All-Stars In City Christmas Showdown

Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz previews a Wednesday afternoon game at Alamo Stadium where St Mary’s Rattlers face the Southwest Conference All-Stars. The piece argues the Rattlers’ season cohesion gives them an edge, notes star players Fred Thomsen and Jack Curtice, and recalls related San Antonio sports personalities and holiday events.

St. Mary's Rattlers Abi Alamo Stadium Rattlers Dana Hich St. Mary's Boys Enery Fred Thomsen Jack Curtice Mallouf San Antonio Santa Clara Christmas Bay Maltouf Montgomery Ala Mike Ball Athlele St St. Macy's Jefferson High Sng Tejas A

Del Rio Junior Hi Boys Get Letters

Del Rio Dec 24 The undefeated Del Rio Junior football team will receive about 30 letters this season. Captain John Raymond Rings and other players including Harvey Zambrano Billy Snowden Douglas Wilson Frank Centino Rodolfo Gungales Elmer Lee Moses Ale Hutto Jee Barrigan Joe Gonzalez Artavo Panlagua Vernon Brown Harrell Acosta Louis Jeffera Fred Newmeyer Newsom Breot Thi Cobb Phoyd Kile Jr Mitton Woolf Teutlph Speer Rovett Salvaderra Claude Broper Jr Joe Draey received awards with special G Is woven insignia to distinguish them from the senior team.

del Rio

Unclear hockey summary with scattered names and events

The fragment reports a hockey season context with scoring leader mentions and various players such as Minver Chub, Wiseman, and Colvite. It references finals at a Yala university and a 3 2 result, with scattered team names and locations including SOLONADO SPRINGS and Toronto, but the text is fragmented and several names/events are unclear.

Tasam Ahin Iets Fork Rumery Xaven Vagy Sonntad Ple Stovest Zoola Mide Minver Sreotny Boaton Syereee Peronty Mat Wiseman Hoston Vasenes Firiten Torani R Wataon Ranigera Canarher

RIGES STARTS HIS COMEBACK IN SUGAR BOWL

New Orleans reports Bobby Riggs begins a comeback in the Sugar Bowl after ending last season as No.1 seed. He beats Ben McNeill to claim the crown in 1997 and eyes reclaiming national prestige. Other winners include McNeill Fran Parker Hendrix and Wilmer Allison.

New Orleans Bobby Rigas Wil Boghy Waa Cocksure Rigas Iinto Dan Budge Ben McMuiil McNeill Wim T & Finke Riggs Dion Joe Hunt McNeili Fran Kile Parker Artthur Hendrix Bryan Bitsy" Grant Wilmer Alli Prade Alliso Abd Grant McNewll

Menefee Wins Seguin Golf Sweep With 69

Par Menefed, country club pro, shot 69 to win the Seguin weekly golf sweep. The event drew players including Berk Keller, Buddy Wagentiehr, and Len Bedat. Results noted a 74-273 score by Wagentiehr and a 72 by Bedat, with betting money split.

Menefee Seguin Par Menefed Sin Insh Seni Gavokta Berk Keller Acaula Wna Buddy Wagentiehr Dravnfela Len Bedat Brackewinge Park

Leahy Praises BC Players as Sugar Bowl Bid Looms

Boston College coach Frank Leahy credits his players with moral character and football prowess ahead of the January 1 Sugar Bowl clash with Tennessee. He highlights a young, capable staff and recalls the squad’s formative rise under his leadership, praising the team’s teamwork and discipline.

Bay St, Louis Milas Frank Leahy Boston College Eagles Frank Leahy Trnnorsee Ed MetKeaver Backfield

City League Basketball Schedule Set for Christmas Eve

Neo City league plans three games on Christmas Eve with games at Wood Inn ByAT. league spokesman Tayesday al announced the lineup and times for the event.

Gan Tayesday al. Wood Inn Byat

Neyland Says Tennessee Players Out of Condition

University of Tennessee Volunteers run through two practice sessions before the Sugar Bowl clash with Boston College. Coach Neyland criticized the squad’s conditioning after a tough day featuring calisthenics sprints and a scrimmage. He dismissed the team early, noting they had become overeager for football during December.

Boston College Eagles New Orleans Calisthenies Daston College Neyland

Answers Tian un Motos.

Fragmented OCR note lists names and places with unclear context. It mentions New York, California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island with various personal names and possible event references, but lacks coherent facts or dates to define a clear news item.

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