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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1941

Page

6

Final Showdown: Wichita Falls Faces Temple In Dry Gridiron

In Fort Worth and Dallas, Wichita Falls and Temple meet for the high school state final with Wichita Falls favored on a potent passing attack and Temple praised for a powerful ground game. About 15 000 to 20 000 fans expected as kickoff at 2 20 PM.

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Record of the Texas League football standings and scores

The recited standings and results list numerous Texas League football games with scores for teams including Wichita Falls, Vernon, Abilene, Waco, Amarillo, Greenville, Kerrville, Lubbock and others. Finalists and regional results are noted with multiple 20s to 40s point totals and a focus on local city teams.

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Notre Dame Ex-Star Hurt, Father killed in crash

Notre Dame ex star Paul Host 40, captain of the 1992 team, was recovering from injuries after an automobile crash that killed his father Eugene 60. They were delivering Christies packages in Provigo area when a tire failure caused a collision. The other driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.

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Notre Dame Player Juzwik Joins Naval Reserve Force

Notre Dame student Juzwik enters the naval reserve amid campus notes. A veteran, he is linked to the IO41 line and the university’s Illustion park campus, with plans tied to Notre Dame’s training programs.

Notre Dame Juzwik Naval Reserve

Louis Takes Bay Off Gains Pound

VREENWGOUN LAKE NY December 22 1944 Ian Lewis resumed his title defense against Roddy Baer with indications of a Christmas celebration mood after Friday's workout he weighed 210 1 2 pounds, a pound more than on Wednesday.

Vreenwgoun Lake Ian Lewis Roddy Baer Finday

Baer Drills Despite Hurts in Navy Vessel Fund Feature

Baer bravely returns to drills amid eye injuries in a New York feature on January 8. He worked out with spar mates Fulting for mound practice while other units rested.

Louis Navy Relief Fund New York Daerewood Dee Beedy Baer Navy Vessel Fund Hoxtue Oe Sparmates Mx Mounds Barr al Eye

Edison Bears Triumph in Stockdale Victory

Edison High School basketball team Edison Bears defeated Blacydnleigh 4-0 at Stockdale on Friday. Burk Ward led with nine points as lineup details showed Kiisan, Ward, Leopard, Preitter, Trauans, Harrell, Corder, Arredomity, Ziwan. Coach Jon Ward announced recovery plans and noted district game against Bassoi Lanier.

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Vances Bowlers Quiz Axed by ABC Official at Pineau Hotel

The article lists questions from Vance's Bowlers Quiz conducted by Charles B. Yunse, field representative of the American Bowling Congress, at Pineau Hotel. It asks about ball weight and legality, pin dimensions, alley specifications, gutters, lane widths, substitutions, and eligibility rules for league and tournament play. Answers are promised elsewhere on the page.

Charles B. Yunse American Bowling Congress Pineau Tegal Valance A.D. c A. B.C Waab Pintoys Bowier

Gopher Steer Game Off Or On

Houston group sought a senior Texas Minnesota football charity match in Chicago but dropped plans. Minneapolis organizers reportedly moved forward with a war charity game. Most Minnesota seniors expressed willingness to play if enough Southwest Conference teams participate.

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Fragmented sports notes and painting metal prep guidance

A jumbled sports roster fragment lists many players with scattered scores and names, followed by a painting metal instruction. The metal section advises cleaning with mineral spirits, then applying one or more coats of finish to achieve the desired sheen.

Reiser Tops NL Slugging in Surprise Showdown

New York reports Pete Reiser, rookie center fielder of the Dodgers, edges out Dolph Camilli for the league slugging title with 209 total bases to Camilli’s 294. Camilli led home runs with 34 and RBIs 126. Reiser led in percentage hitting .343 and triples with 17. Other notes: Frank McCormick leads double plays. Johnny Mize tops in doubles alongside minor leaders. Ott records 100 walks. Dodgers shine on the road and in one run games, while Cardinals dominate home play.

New York Harold Pete” Reiser Bat Ting Une Dem Dolf Camilli Camilli Reiser Catmilli St. Louis Cam Brooklyn Banker Camill Mitt Madwick Havs Slagghter Mel. Ott Clants Danny Lithwhiler Phillies Elbie Fletcher Pirates Ott Dodgers Cardinals

Gridders Head For Mexico Orchid Bowl Showdown

Pinevitrash La December al The Louisiana college Wildcats head to Mexico City for the Orchid Bowl on New Year s Day against the National University of Mexico They will practice on Bar Antonio Texas and Monterey en route.

Pinevitrash Dec Louisiana College Wildcats Mexico City University of Mexico Wildcats Bar Antonio Texas Monterey

Lyonsmen Triumph In Derby On Fast Track

In a San Antonio versus Houston roller derby, the Lyonsmen defeated Houston 14 to 12 on a short fast track. Coach Elmer Anderson of Houston was fined early after a fist fight with San Antonio coach Freddy Gohen. Race totals show San Antonio leading with 22 points to Houston 2% toward a $1000 cash prize and national title.

Ion i San Antonio Houston Lyonsmen Elmer Anderson Nalf Freddy Gohen

Bears Face All Stars In Charity Game Rumors Fly

East Foul preview notes a January 4 charity football game pitting the Chicago Bears against an all star lineup from the National League circuit. The piece emphasizes the Bears depth and team unity, plus anticipated star power from players like Baugh Isbell and Manders, and the Navy Relief Society’s auspices. Also reports on two aquatic athletes injured during a practice at Fort Lauderdale, Batterman and Helman, with Batterman injured dive incident and nose fracture.

Lawton Carver Bey Yore Chicago Bears Pardner Benes Bears Bea Byers the Navy Relief Society Imagne UART Fort Lauderdale Dee Loupelvelimuin North Carolina Scar Chuck Batterman Ohio State Batterman Jently Sehelaman Southerper

Battle Of Blues In South Narrowly Drawn In North South Game

In San Antonio at the Jones field Crampton Bowl a 15 500 crowd watches the fourth annual North South all star game. Key players from Tulane Vanderbilt Texas and Mississippi vie with Northwestern Temple and Duquesne stars as Thibault Tittle and Hapes draw pre game spotlight while betting odds favor the South by 3 to 1. The Blues seek radio coverage from KABG while stars from Massey winners chase after headlines.

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Rice Plays Sugar Bowl In N Y Garden

Rice faces Fordham in a double header at Madison Square Garden as Long Island University battles Southern California and other regional teams in a Sugar Bowl festival week. Rice aims to upset Fordham while LIU seeks a 22nd straight win. USC and Manhattan are among other East Coast matchups shaping a holiday sports slate.

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Cushing’s Wife to an Thrill Show in San Antonio

Captain Frank Cushing owner of Death’s Holiday, brought the show to San Antonio for a postwar appearance. Mrs. Cushing known as Marjorie Hilley Sky Girl will supervise as Miss Bailey from the Duke troupe performs stunts. The act features automobile plunts aerial gymnastics and high entertainment at Dragon’s Avenue near Seguin three miles away starting at 2 38 p.m.

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British Boxing Gives Iceland Marines a Laugh

The article describes a makeshift boxing event where British soldiers stage a round of lighthearted bouts for Icelandic Marines. It portrays the referee, officers, and spectators, noting the humor, old customs, and crowd cheers as fighters like Pudgy and others square off.

Iceland

Indiana Looks Tough In Big Ten Race

Indiana maintains a strong basketball position in the Big Ten with a 9-4-0 record following recent non-conference wins over Wabash Nebraska and Pittsburgh. The Hoosiers beat Pitt 50-41 last night and plan further eastern games at George Washington University. Ohio State tours the West facing Stanford while Purdue eyes Butler and Minnesota hosts Nebraska in upcoming games.

Bec Big Ten Wheerson Indiana

Answers To the Bowlers Quiz Appearing Elsewhere

A battered OCR page fragment presents a bowlers quiz with scattered items and figures. It lists questions and partial answers including sizes, weights, and measurements such as 4-3 pounds, 60 feet, and 48. Hints mention Voss, Maple, Mancest B, and a man on the right with slight finches. The text is unreadable in parts but conveys quiz prompts and tentative responses.

Voss Eigh

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