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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
5
Texas A&M and California bound squad of 31 prepares for Rose Bowl showdown with Stanford. Coach Magison Bel underlines focus, no fanfare before the game, as the team travels by special train carrying 34 cars to Pasadena. Historic run includes 19 wins, Southwest Conference title, and national recognition as 1925 champions.
FOURTON Dec 26. Recurrent rumor says Epsom Downs track may be sold to a Texas syndicate. Jay Smith, general manager, denies any sale and declares they will not give the property away unless a fair price is offered. He notes desire for Texas capital but emphasizes retention of control.
A fragmentary report discusses a Byzantine era relic said to contain actual oil from a sacred vial. It claims the oil was used in baptisms, consecrations, and coronations across Russia and was guarded by priests for centuries. The piece teasers tomorrow's feature about "The Armress Guitar Player" and invites reader questions to Mr. Ripley.
Pasadena reports show rampant scalping as 300000 fans seek the Rose Bowl game between Stanford and Southern Methodist. Dealers paid as high as 14 dollars for eight tickets, with resale prices ranging from 20 to 50 dollars. Officials strengthen barriers and deploy extra police and fire reserves to curb gate crashing.
The Associated Press reports scattered boxing results with multiple bouts listed. Notable outcomes include Le Roy, Henry Anes, and Tony Herrera among others, with various locations such as Philadelphia Conshohocken and Portland cited.
Texas Christian coaches plan to rely on the aerial game led by Sam Baugh against LSU in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Abe Michal of LSU poses a threat with accurate throws. Meyers confirms a long offensive session and defensive-focused practice, with lineup adjustments possible if Lawrence cannot play.
Stanford’s 21 players arrived in Pasadena to train for the Rose Bowl game with Southern Methodist on New Year’s Day. The squad, once nicknamed the laughing boys for lax practice, is now serious minded as eight starters and key seniors near final collegiate appearances. Coach Thornhill led arrivals as the team faces odds, while 17 players joined family Christmas in California.
The Fast and West all-star squads suffered injuries during Christmas Day scrimmages ahead of the New Year Shrine game. Walt Crnice of Northwestern may rush for the East after a dislocated knee. Dick Crayne of Town was damaged in practice, and Abe Shper of Washington pulled a muscle in the West workout at Pala All.
Elmira High School of New York defeated Miami High 18 to 0 in the city’s seventh annual Christmas Day interscholastic football game. Intercepted passes fueled Elmira scores while about 750 persons attended. Bastrop High School pep squad elects officers for 1936 season with Teck as president Birmingham as vice president Cartwright secretary Temdon reporter and Bell as leaders
S A Knight 71 Gillette Boulevard and his son hunted near Frio Town along the Camden brothers range when they brought down a 145 pound buck with 25 point antlers. The feat was reported as a proud moment for the hunters.
Palo Alto report says Stanford star end Moserip has recovered enough from a knee injury to start against Southern Methodist in the Rose Bowl. Coach Thornhill indicated Moserip’s knee still limits him to about 10 to 15 minutes, with the rest of the lineup unchanged from the season’s first game.
Ten years ago today College All-Stats beat Army All-Stars 12 to 0 in Schwab Field. Readouts list players such as Newell Yantis Bitt and Ferguson among college lineup. Next Sunday San Antonio Bulls play San Pedro Tigers in San Pedro Tooths Gundiron.
Lincoln Nebraska December 26 Roy Tarnan announces 16 players signed to form an all star squad to face the Detroit Lions national pro champions in Denver on New Year’s Day. Practices start in Denver Saturday morning with twice daily sessions.
Hamilton Ont's national and North American skating champions lead a field entering the silver skates ice carnival in St Louis. Other entrants include Marvin Swanson of Minneapolis Kit Koln Tutalo N Y Bud Wright of Michigan Eugene Lamb of Wisconsin and Chicago pair Edidle Staud and Allace Teene.
Lebanom Valley College Flying Tudtchinen from Anyvisit, Pay defeated Pampa University in Tampa on Christmas Day, ending their string of holiday football victories at the annual event despite a rough sequence and unclear play by both sides.
The Binger's Pharmacy basket team trains sights on the league lead, two games behind the Informational Clubmen. A Thursday loss would end their first half title hopes. The double-header also features Coneco Oilers versus Alning Jewelers with sharp defense and strong forward play.
HATTIESBURG Miss 28 (INS) Outfielder Gerald Walker of the Detroit Tigers is recovering at home with his wife and two children after an automobile accident last Friday night. Doctors say his injuries are not permanent, though he suffered a severe facial cut, chest bruises, and arm and leg bruises.
St Anthony's College dacks teams favored to repeat as Southwest Academic League basketball champions plan to arrange competition by telephone contact with coach Pather Hirold Seitters at Porshing 1.
University of Southern California easily defeated Kamehameha High in Honolulu on Christmas Day by a final score of 33 to 7. Trojans dominated both sides, couple with strong offense and stout defense to secure the bowl-like victory.
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