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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1936

Page

8

Soph to Start in Simmons Bowl Game

Abilene awaits Hardin-Simmons for the Sun Bowl as sophomore end Cilie Reeves, with four bases for touchdowns this season, is set to start. The Cowboys travel by special train to El Paso for New Mexico Mines prep, with 13-14 seniors and co-captains Murphy and Fallon among the listed roster.

Abilene Cilie Reeves Pilshed Hardin-Simmons el Paso College of Mines Aris P Tyler Fallon Elton Murphy Firman Sereeuinsie Callaway Clark Jarnigan al Prota Carol Berson Jonr Green Comebeck New Mexico Ted Cowboys Sun Bos Cox

Valley Hikes Class A Rolls Disputed Boy Sports Action

Weslaco December 22 reports a disputed plan affecting Valley Class A schedules and district games for the teams in Weslaco and nearby. The article notes age eligibility changes allowing younger players in junior high aligns with senior teams, while district moves and coaching status draw comment from local officials. Read the greetings and notices in San Antonio business section.

Weslaco Dittriey Walt Eaen Veilley Rayman Isabel Stuart Funior High

Santa Clara Broncos prepare for Sugar Bowl trip

Santa Clara University coach Buck Sian led the Broncos toward New Year festivities in New Orleans as they planned to face Louisiana State in the Sugar Bowl. The uncertain report notes a December 31 setup with a focus on lineup and action ahead of the game.

Santa Clara Galif Buck Sian University of Santa Clara Broncos New Orleans Louisiana State Tni Spirit Shaw

Duquesne Practices Outdoors Ahead of New Year Show

Duquesne University's football squad held an outdoor practice on Sunday as part of New Year events. The session drew student followers and recalled last season's results, with players including Devine and Brown noted among participants.

Pittsburgh Duquesne University Satay Bette

Accident Outfielder Heroic Catch Ends Game

A Selkirk outfielder made a crucial backstop play in the late innings to save the game. The unnamed fielder leaped for a spectacular catch that prevented a late rally, preserving a narrow win for his team.

Selkirk

Pitt Secret Practice Reveals Ready for January 1 Game

Pitt coaches held secret practices to reveal defensive schemes and formations to counter Ohio State and the Fanthe team. Merle Miller filled in at reserve fullback after Al Cruvey’s injury while Jimmy Cain also saw action in the practice as the squad rehearsed plays for the upcoming game.

Phelan Jackson Pole Saara Pittsburgh Merle Miller al Cruvey Jimmy Cain

Santa Anita's Big Stakes Showdowns Go Big in 1987

Warren Brown discusses Santa Anita's prestige and the growing scale of its racing, noting the 1987 handicap season and the $100,000 added purse strategy. The piece explains added entry costs, the no penalty rule, and the allure for owners, bettors, and spectators ahead of the February 27 event.

Santa Anita En Ibeath Concludine Warren Brown A. A. Baroni Beroni Santa Ania Azuczi Dewaiter Fred Alger America Vale Santa Libere Gius

Gil Dobie Spends Christmas at Home

Boston December 3 1971 Gil Dobie the former football coach spent Christmas at home after doctors allowed him to leave City hospital where he had been since December 2. Dobie traveled in a wheelchair with his daughter Jane a freshman at Simmons College and doctors expect he will need the chair for about a week due to a fractured knee cap from an automobile crash December 2.

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Yost scoffs at report Kipke to depart

In Ann Arbor Michigan Athletic Director Fielding H Yost dismissed a published report that coach Harry Kipke would be replaced. He stated the board has not considered coaching staff changes and any action will align with the February or March budget meetings.

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