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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1941

Page

9

Texas Minnesota game hints at war charity plan

Sportlights notes discuss a proposed January 20 football charity game between Texas Longhorns and Minnesota Golden Gophers at Soldiers Field Chicago. The piece weighs potential appeal, funds, and star players while urging proper auspices and a war fund purpose. It also mentions White Sox spring training rumors and confirms no change in Santa Fe training plans.

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Y Invites Paddle Fans to New Year Table Tennis Tourney

Organizers invite players of all levels to join the New Year table tennis tournament held in Antonin area. Entries include many names such as Willie Myrtle Young and Don Goldbeck among others. committee chair Reed coordinates from December to January with Allen assisting.

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New Catcher For Houston Buffs Signed

Yeu Wieczorek, 27, catcher formerly with Batu tamento of the Pacific Coast League, sold to the Houston Buffs of the Texas League. Previously an outfielder, Wieczorek hit .396 with 16 homers and 60 RBIs. Also notes golf club updates and a Buffalo marriage of Mariners infielder Stirby Barone at age 21.

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Atherton Irked by USC Referee Pick for Bowl

San Francisco dispatch reports Commissioner Atherton of the Pacific Coast Conference scowling at Tom Fitzpatrick's assignment as referee for the Rose Bowl. Atherton vowed to raise the issue at the next conference meeting after Fitzpatrick cancelled plans. Meanwhile Lacey and Oregon State officials showed concern over the decision.

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Runyan Turnesa And Harbert Tie At Beaumont

Beaumont, Des 27. Three professional golfers tied for top in the Beaumont open amid a long day of play. Runyan Turnesa and Harbert each posted three under par 68 to finish with 138 totals and force a Monday playoff. Hart led after Friday with 87, finishing with 140. Other scores featured players from many clubs, with the field including Turnesa, Harbert, Runyan, and notable amateurs.

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Set Dates for Basket Ball and City Championship

City basketball officials set dates for the city championship series and elect officers at a Monday night meeting. Army teams are asked to send reps to arrange city playoff participation and possible state playoff involvement. The Yankees had 13 shutouts through 1941 as they pursued a strong season.

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Merlonedale Champions Celebrate Big Wild Feast

Merlandale fans toast the regional football victory with a benefit feast at the Plaza Hotel. Adolph Seleh leads Harlandale supporters offering $50 plates as part of a fund raising event with a guest talk by Badly Glistrap and showing motion pictures of Longhaya games. The celebration recalls the Thanksgiving Day win over Texas A and NM.

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Sugar Bowl week kicks off with major teams in winter drills

Big bowl scene shifts into focus as Fordham and Missouri prepare for the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Alabama’s squad readies for the Cotton Bowl as Coach Frank Thomas plans winded play while Alabama, Texas A&M, and others drill through workouts. Cleanup note: several injuries and practice scrimmages shape pregame plans, with key players listed for recovery and lineups.

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Coyote Football Triumph in Texas Shootout

Fort Worth crowds witness a 1937 style high scoring Texas schoolboy clash as Coyotes topple Temple Wildcats 25 13. Gene Hill connects with Robbie Smith for a 47 yard gain and later runs in a touchdown, while Charley Smith adds a receiving score and R D Smith shines in the backfield. Interceptions by Temple stifle several Coyotes drives but decisive plays and strong running seal the win in the third and fourth quarters.

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