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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

16

Lubbock Teams Set As State Finals Bound In High School Cage Race

Brackenridge, Lanier, Burbank, and Jefferson clash as Brackentidee defends co favorite status in opening double header at neutral court. Schedule lists January 10 kickoffs with Brackenridge-Lanier and Wake-Burbank, plus Jefferson at Austin. Final matches promise tense rivalry, with February 19 city champion entering district tournament.

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Westerners poised for state title clash in Dallas

Lubbock fans back Westerners to beat Waco Tigers for the state championship in Dallas next Saturday. Coach J. G. Keyes leads a disciplined, emotion-free lineup built around Joe Tyson, Leete Jackson, Howard Alford, Pete Cawthon and Avice Chism. The team seeks a post Chap Chapman era crown, thriving after a late-season surge and a somber shift following the coach’s death.

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Tennis Stars Brace for Singles Crown at New York Meet

Young players from multiple cities chase the singles title as seedings reshape the field. Jimmy, Gardier, and Lined loom as favorites despite gaps in funding and travel, while Milby and Morgen Park stand out with notable outdoor results and strong junior prospects.

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Goliad Field Trials Slated for January 18

R L Edwards of San Antonio secretary announces the ninth Lone Star Bird Dog field trials to be held near Goliad on January 18 with several stakes. Drawings occur January 17 at the Denver hole in Victoria Keatqrates Tortha Held trints.

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Texas Tech Routs Central Bible In Oklahoma City Tourney

Texas Tech's Red Raiders beat Central Bible College Edmond 38 to 31 to claim their 61st win in the fourth annual Oklahoma City college basketball tournament. Forward Hob Percival led the pace as Tech outplayed the Broncs early and held the lead throughout. In Topeka, Kansas, Southwestern College and Kansas University were named co favorites for the first Sunflower collegiate tournament opener, as the event sponsored by Western Kansas Joogo begins tonight.

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Boell's Educated Toe Aids East Shrine West-East Game

Sandrangisco reports Boell's big toe and quick kicks shaping East team for Shrine East-West charity game at Blinford and Santa Clara connections. Co coaches Hollingberg and Jones prepare a pivot heavy lineup with Ed Senkeni, Clyde Turner, Rice, Santa Clara stars, and notable football veterans in scrimmage at university stadiums.

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Lubbock Team Heads to Dallas for State Final

Lubbock High School's team departed for Dallas to face Waco in the state championship finale. A 100 strong crowd from Lubbock is expected to travel to cheer the Westarmers, with a short workout in Olney before arriving in Dallas.

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Marshall to Rassle Here In San Antonio Main Event

Everett Marshall, former world heavyweight champion, returns to San Antonio for promoter Carl Geyer’s weekly wrestling show. He faces Mike Marks in the main event at Wetkathon arc next Wednesday night. last week’s card was canceled due to the Christmas holiday.

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College Basketball Scores and Announcements

Fragmented OCR shows multiple college games and scores with teams like Notre Dame Purdue Southern Methodist and Minnesota. Includes references to Michigan Kentucky and Ohio State, plus scattered player names and percentages, but text is garbled and incomplete.

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Greene urges punchy test for boxers

Trenton New Jersey athletic commissioner studied the advisability of medical and mental tests for boxers before licensing. He argues mental alerts are as important as physical fitness to ensure fighters can compete safely.

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Prof Says Pro Football Replaces College Sport

Denver report cites University of Chicago physics professor saying professional football is supplanting college football. He argues pro play draws crowds, while college interest declines among students, noting limited student involvement and shifting university prestige away from gridiron success.

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Tony Criscola to Wed After Jan. 1

Tony Criscola, left fielder for the San Antonio Missions, plans marriage to Miss Mary Manton of 144 Warwick. The couple will leave for Walla Walla, Washington, after the ceremony.

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City League Scores and Upsets Highlight Midweek Play

In a mixed night of City League games, undefeated squads faced tough tests as rival teams clashed. Results included close wins and standout performances, with upcoming matchups scheduled for next Monday and Wednesday to cap a crowded week.

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Major Football and Baseball Look to Westward Move

Chicago writer Edward W. Cocrirane reports on how the NFL may add Los Angeles and trigger major league baseball’s California expansion. Possible LA inclusion hinges on NFL gate receipts, with Giants and Browns discussions and Philadelphia or St Louis cards eyed for westward franchises.

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