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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1939

Page

14

Rose Bowl visit stirs Tennessee USC game prep

In Pasadena fans from Tennessee and Southern California crowded toward the Rose Bowl as Trojan and Vols players faced injury concerns. Key figures George Cafego and Grenville Landsdell were watched for possible starts while Neyland and Jones weighed lineup choices amid reports of lingering aches and uncertainties.

Paradena Calif Tennessee California Knox- Vile Trojans Fennesset George Cafogo Trojan Howard Jones Grenylle Lansdell Jack Banta Cafego Lansdell Bob Kerland Neyland Mickey O'Brien Cafe- Yo Hungels Counstat Ollerdss Balts Kate Stanford Lana Turner Gates Oulaldens Cofego Honestic George Cgafego Pasa

Oregon Cageys Lose Again by Field Goal

Oregon Cageys fall again by field goal margin as their touring basketball team drops 42 to 49 at Rock Island against Augustana. The night featured Dick Stearns with a sleeper goal after a late tie threat, following a 27 1 0 record.

Gnicagg Oregon Jess Rock Island Augustana Combarcountert Dick Stearns Ortzom Rallietto DI Paul Chicaga Webfonts West Coast California Sio Fall Heldre Uunnis Bradley Tech Peoria Lloyd Bartel Brading Iron

Stadium name debate stirs school board and public input

Local debate over naming San Antonio's new athletic stadium heats up as the school board considers options from Alamo stadium to Bluebonnet bowl. Committee members include Claud Kellam, T. J. Stutsman, and Raymond Phelps, with final recommendations due at the next board meeting.

Aymis Edner Ligny San Antonio John Hanedic Mat Blaney Vilur Claud Kellam de. T. J. Stutsman Raymond Phelps Oles Kelham Board of Education Lavacu Street

Governor Flies to Bowl Game in Heavy Weather

NANITVILEE December twenty seventh. Seven bombhole wings will fly to the coast for a bowl game. Heavy airs hang over Nashville. Major Walter Williams expects favorable take-off weather tomorrow. Governor or officer may travel by other means. Twenty members of the squad delayed for weather and safety checks.

Tasadens Calif Walter Willa Goyor Cocors Willaims Thomas AL Hater Seven Pines

Evert Shines In Junior Tennis

New York off the national boys indoor tennis championship. Evert, age 16, emerged as a top seed with strong wins, defeating Trinets Rice of New York 6-1 6-0 and Walter Preston of British ... leading to potential title contention.

New York Ditila Junmyy Evert Jimler Hournamuns Oliver Jimmy Aneisloh Trinets Rice Walter Preston Brutilemnack Misit Loman Lalisia State University Horn of New York Doy Pintback Iunine

Catholic on Way to Texas for Lin Arizona State

In Wastington on December 27 a Catholic university football team travels toward Texas for a pivotal game. The squad plans a light workout Thursday and a farewell rally for the players Tuesday evening at a theater, with a stop in St. Louis and a likely match in Fort Worth.

INSI Lin Arizona el Paso Texas Sheel Rm St. Louis Waseld Iavie Theater

Longhorns Top Jaspers in Madison Square Garden Cage Doubleheader

Texas Longhorns defeated Manhattan 54 to 32 as crowds exceed 16 000 at Madison Square Garden. Southern California beat Fordham 57 to 49 in the nightcap, lifting their win streak near 42 games. Bobby Moers and Thurman Hull led Texas with 28 and 17 points respectively, while Manhattan’s Kravets totaled 11.

NEW York Dev Madison Equare Garden Wathe Garden Rumhgasne University of Texas Longhorns Manhattan Daswers Southern Califonia Lang Taland University Texas Ketle Manhattas Jaspers Gitte Bobby Moers Thurman Hull dSsteers W. D Hauplis Haunt Moers Hull Joh Kravets Manehattan Far Owl

Ice Hockey Last Nights Results and Scattered Scores

Ice hockey results from last night show American association games and notable matchups. St Paul and Kansas City led a list of lower fixtures while Chicago posted a decisive win amid a chaotic sports page full of stray names and unclear scores.

Wirlits Minneapolis Ptumonts Schein Mational Junxor Chicken New Yorke Wittspurgh Philadelphia Indianapolis St Paul Kansas City St Touls Oinatia

Unclear OCR of Mat Results and Names in New York

Fragmentary OCR item lists names and places including New York and Reading Pennsylvania with scattered numbers and nonstandard terms. No coherent event or results are readable.

Wrestling Arena Quiet Through January 3 Closure Notice

Local arena remains closed this week due to unspecified issues. Promoter Carl Civey plans to resume events in May with upcoming Matstow Werlves, while fans are urged to watch for official updates from Walkation arena management.

Hecause Walkation Vetiitts Minmaler Carl Cievey Will Lage Matstow Danny A

Clothier and Yellowjackets Clash In Saint Anthony Gym

In a hard practice list summary rough notes indicate Clothier team facing St Anthony Yellowjackets at Saint Anthony gym with preparation details and times unclear. The fragment mentions Ewa Commerhy Janne and Pengera Clothiers with various opponents and venues noted in a chaotic listing.

Ewa Janne Rage Schooy Pridnyight Duncan Field Plives Sanler Pengera Clothiers St. Anthonys Yellowjackets St. Anthony's Fom Clothier- Jancket

Unclear OCR Summary Card From Dated Texas Manuscript

Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and numbers across states and colleges. Mentions Associated Press, Texas, California, Baltimore, Chicago, and various codes like 3 percent and 95. No coherent event or clear entities to define a news item.

Associated Press Texas St Manhattan Southeen California Hinton Baltimore Covertines Hendley California Calisge Hale Cendellars Wabash Washitngsby College Hilnaia Ore Dateuil Chicago

Cyclist Injured in Six Day Race in Cleveland

Cleveland December race report describes a local rider from the international six day event, Anderson, injured while paving the way for Danny Esposito of Newark. Esposito paired with Freddy Ottevaere of Detroit after Donilek Catristea of Brookline withdrew. Six teams led in sprint events with New York’s Jimmy Wale and Boston’s Crossley notable in the field.

Cleveland Woist Ladsy Forenei Ps Adderson Clevelanwy Nut Danny Esposito Newark Espesito Wis Ater Donilek Catristea Brookwi Freddy Ottevaere Detroit Anderson Toudowe Hiply Splesge Jimmy Wale New York Crossley Bust Sprint Paints

Teauk McCornick Signs Two Year Contend With Redk Club

Gingin natt Dec 37 report that Teauk McCornick a noted but uneven hitter signed a two year contend with Redk club. Salary reportedly set around a year, ending speculation over his fist two job.

Ginginnatt Claegwnatt Redk Teauk McCornick Sas Laain

Kayak to Be Top-Weighted at New Year's Meet

Angeles, Der 22 1895 Kilroy's Kayak VW, winner of the Tast Brats Ath jinjidl, cay, will carry ten weight of 13g pounds in the $10, ace New Year’s meet at Santa park. Other weights listed include Mile event entrants with various weights and swimmers names among the field.

Angeles Der Ley— Charing Howard's Kayak VW Brats Ath Con’. Watt Pernt Galslant Prlay JO

Clemson Takes First Public Workout Before Cotton Bowl

Clemson college Wyets prepared for the Cotton Bowl with coach Jess Neely saying his team is ready for the big game. Neely discussed the squad at a Dallas workout, with arrival plans including a public greeting at Union Station as fans awaited the Tigers.

Dallas Clemson College US Stadt Jess Neely Batls Sen Ne Sulary Newsroa Pander Neely Rice Houston Shoal Houston Feltow Lince

Riggs Miller Golf Links Builder Dies at 52

Thomas Henry Riggs-Miller, 52, landscape and golf course architect, died today of a cerebral hemorrhage in Kansas City. Born in Fiji lands, he studied in New Zealand and England, served as a British Navy sub lieutenant in World War I, and moved to the United States in 1925. He designed courses including St Cloud Links near Paris and helped plan the Long Island Legion course. Survived by wife Atta Mayoral Riggs-Miller and a son, Raward.

Kansas Gyty Thomas Henry Rigke Miler Riggs-Miller Fiji Felands New York Ett Wellingto College New Zealand Oxford England Dogger Dank United States Paris Long Island N.Y Atta Malia Mayoral Riges-Miller Spahy Raward

Durocher Named Top Manager by Final Balloting

Leo Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Badgers, was chosen as the major league Manager of the Year. The Sperling News of St. Louis announced the results with Ky MacPhail, Dodgers president, and Joe DiMaggio among honorees. Other executives receiving honorable mentions included Warren Giles of the Reds and Barrow of the Yankees, with several minor league leaders also recognized.

St, Louis Ucc Leo Direcher Colonfal Brooklyn Badgers Notley Teagan Sperling News St. Louis Durocher vorAria Ky MacPhail Dodgers Nimjars Joe DiManel New York Yankees Hannilie Mo Willy A. Meyer Banns Cily

Engle Dies Once-Key Figure in Baseball History

Arthur G. Engle, longtime baseball figure and Yale coach, died yesterday after a heart attack. Engle helped spark the 1912 World Series drama with a pivotal pinch hit and played for the Red Sox, Highlanders, and other clubs before serving as a scout and coach.

Boston Der Arthur G.clyle" Engle York Giants Alu Tor Yale Tiniers Saimaky Jie Wood Mathewson Gingtey Adiams Dickleigh Suck Life Athetics Red Sox New York Highlanders Toronto Newark Taterhatta Page Willy Bullits

New Heavyweight Valentin Campolo Draws Attention in New York

Boxing writer James Joy reports on Valentin Campolo, a new South American heavyweight import, arriving with a 16 knockout record and 22 fights. Campolo immediately challenges Joe Louis and eyes a possible bout with Lou Nova after discussions with promoter Mit Dacens.

New York Ia— Jones Johnston South America Valentin Campole Guilet Joe Louis Firpo Gampala Vittoria Campolo Nova James Day Acrosa Thief Square Lou Nova Mit Dacens Louis Valentin

Freshmen footballers seek transfer path after Chicago scrambles

Chicago U’s 19a freshman football squad wonders about future plans after the university dropped intercollegiate competition. Observers discuss whether the freshmen should transfer to other Big Ten schools to pursue varsity play, with discussions of eligibility and residency rules and possible league action.

Chicago U Chester Youn Chibago College Louthall Ute University of Chicago Ann Chicago Tne Pride Innsinii Lisey Conen Fatty Stuhldreher Wisconsin Altnion Sean Hd

Blues Grays Hard at Work in Montgomery Gridiron Classic

In Montgomery Alabama on December 27 the Blues and Grays squads trained for the annual gridiron classic. Coaches Gat Sulvely and Lynn Waldove described balanced play and balanced lineups as key, with Northern power runners such as Fordian and Young Bussey leading the offense. South team features tailback Nix Mississippi State Shetley and Shu as top backs aiding Ken Yennemann and other players to mount strong ground and aerial attacks.

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