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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1941

Page

7

Louis By Bob Considine on Joe Louis and Buddy Bearer

Joe Louis speaks warmly of opponents and savors his rivalries while noting Buddy Bearer survived a mild auto accident. He recalls past clashes with Schmeling Galento and Lewis, shows admiration for Braddock, and says he is glad Bearer’s injuries are not serious ahead of their January 9 bout.

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Perry Kovacs Imitation Backfires At Madison Square Garden

In a Madison Square Garden show Alexis Thompson's troupe features Bobby Riggs and Perry Kovacs with Fred Perry sidelined by an arm contusion. Kovacs defeats Budge 5-4 2-6 9-4 while Riggs and partner lose in doubles. Perry may sit out Trenton as Nogrady steps in.

New York Alexis’ ‘Thompson New Tems Madison Square Garden Bobby Riggs Kovacs Fred Perry Farry Fred Perry Washington Riggs Budge Frankie Badge Joan Nogrady Trenton Wax Woynes

Beaumont Open Golf Scores Reported In The First 18 Holes

AP field note lists players and scores from the Beaumont open with many names and places including Dune Marzison Akron Onto and Turnesa. Mentions towns such as Battle Creek Mich and Monteres Calif and states Texas voters. The text catalogs competitors and rough scores amid a fragmented result write up.

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Taylorville High basketball team wins tenth straight

Taylorville Ill Dec 21 The Taylorville High School basketball team won a double overtime victory in a dramatic game. The 19 players, all with crew haircuts, kept their coach Delph Stanley’s promise of a new hairstyle if they won ten straight. The team extended its streak to ten wins, with the coach joking about keeping the dramatic look.

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Fort Worth Rangers defeat Dallas in tough hockey clash

Fort Worth Rangers topped Dallas 7 3 in a hard fought American Hockey Association game. Key moments included early pressure from Fort Worth, a dominant second period led by Tanger and Pear, and strong goaltending that kept Dallas at bay.

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Ward Receives Sportsman Award in local ceremony

BruKAM Washington December 27-11 Ward Marvin H Ward national amateur golf champion and club secretary enlisted in the army for years worthy of the sportsman award for courageous and uncompromising play at national amateur and Western amateur events. Found table president said Ward’s victories earned the honor amid a host of sports writers who selected him.

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Alabama Aggies Poised for Hustling Cotton Bowl Clash in Dallas

Alabama coach Homer Norton says his team will hustle for the Cotton Bowl showdown with Texas A&M in Dallas. He credits depth, passing progress led by Marion Pugh and Marland Joffrey, and a renewed running attack around Marshall Spivey and Cullen Rogers. Despite losing stars, the Tide emphasizes team strength and sustained effort for the big game.

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Rise of Grid Scoring Seen as Top 1941 Trend

New rules for unlimited substitutions and fourth down plays inside the 20 boosted scoring in college football. AP writers rate the scoring surge as the year's standout trend, with offense over defense dominating discussion. other noted shifts include spread formations, faster games, more night contests, and growing pro presence.

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Northwestern Wildcats Cagers Show Sharp Scoring Touch

Northwestern exhibits precise scoring with 43 made of 60 free throws for 78 percent. Sophomore Otto Graham connects on 15 of 18 shots as the Wildcats mirror football accuracy from last fall, excluding the Notre Dame loss 7-6. Craig Wood, hampered by a back issue, remains out of action at the Normandy Isle course in Florida.

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Texas Cage Tourney Opens With Lone Star Dominance

Texas led eight teams in a crowded cage tourney, defeating multiple opponents as Baylor Baylor and Texas Christian posted standout performances. Oklahoma Aggies edged Baylor’s Pink Panthers, while Texas Christian’s Parks scored 36 points in a decisive Baylor win. The field features Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas survivors with standout records and emerging upsets shaping the quarterfinals.

Georgia Gets Hard Drills and Coaching Notes

In a garbled report, coach Wally Butts and others discuss Georgia and Kansas City figures in a chaotic football context. The piece mentions workouts, rounds, and potential rule changes, with references to teams, venues, and individuals amid unclear events and dates.

Coach Stiner Opens Their Eyes at Duke

Coach Stiner’s North Carolina team is profiled ahead of a Duke game. Stiner stresses confidence, calls his squad underrated, and praises the players for fighting their way to the top amid skeptical coverage. Journalists who watched practice note the players’ hard work and potential to upset expectations.

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Rockne Would Call It All Off Says Sasse

New York. Die. Maj. J. Ralph Sasse, former U S military academy coach, now in Chester, Pa, says if Knute Rockne were alive today he would cancel all intercollegiate football games. He knew Rockne well from West Point and is certain Rockne would oppose college football during the 1942 war period.

New York J. Ralph Sasse U. S Chester Notre Dame Intercallegines

Apparent College Football Trade Rumors Surface

Fragmentary OCR note claims a university guard, possibly at South Cavalry Gaierocks, is weighing an offer from Citizen Bay Packers Af Wie Natlany. The timing referenced is 225 pm with unclear details.

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Harrison Tops Record Field At Beaumont Open

In Beaumont on December 27 the Beaumont $5000 open saw Ditch Harrison finish with a four under par 68 to lead a field of touring pros. Henry Pleats vtutt, from Akron and Dayton competitors followed as Harrison surged ahead, with Hogan slipping from the leaders in the rugged back nine. Sixteen players matched or bettered 71, including Kenned, Gauld, and Moon kron, as the 12 hole fest tested the Beawnont course.

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Altitude Worries Tulsa U Coach Prepares for Sun Bowl

Tulsa University coach Hetty Fraka frets over altitude differences between El Paso and Tulsa as the Hurricanes tune for the Sun Bowl. Lon miata indusies held back scrimmage, while gradual workouts continued to build stamina for New Year’s Day game.

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