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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

5

Mentors OK minor rule changes in college football

Chicago December 29 college football editors endorse minor rule changes after annual meeting. They propose deleting the word foul for punt downs and study safety gear to curb bone crushing and sharp cleats. Officials plan equipment standards and lighter penalties for illegal passes behind the line. Barnstorming basketball arrives in Los Angeles with Nebraska and Ohio State facing California teams.

Chicago Clicago Colorado Springs Colo Los Angeles University of Nebraska Ohio State Cornhuskers Golden Bears California University of Califoria

Revival of Texas Open Brings Hope on Brackenridge Course

Murray Brooks, renowned golf course manager and All-American nominator for best dressed, predicts the Texas Open return at Brackenridge Park will be among its finest. He points to its favorable timing between the Pacific Coast finale and a $10,000 New Orleans event, boosting prospects after a decade-long hiatus.

Murray Brooks Murray Brackenridge Park Brooks Pacific Coast New Orleans San Antonio

Revival of Texas Open Brings Pros Back in Squeeze

The Texas Open shifts from a winter stopover to a money event attracting top players, with New Orleans offering ten thousand dollars February 16 to 19 and a five thousand purse here earlier. Murray Brooks notes stronger fields and keener competition as pros resume the route from California.

California Florida San Antonio

The Mighty Aldrich Left a Hole for TCU Frogs

The piece argues TCU's success hinges on Ki Aldrich and Davey O'Brien. With Aldrich injured, confidence falls that Carnegie Tech could upset, and fans fear the team may struggle without a premier defender who powered a 34 to 6 win. The column notes football's team nature.

Awhuch Matenese Gays OL Inc Ki Aldrich Davey O'Brien Frogs Davey Horned Frogs Aldrich Texans Gamnegie Tech The Carnegie Feen Aldich T. C Aggies Dick Todd Aod

Brilliant Arcata drives wins in Tropical Park meet

Veteran Italian jockey Eadie Arcata powered a double and key wins at Tropical Park and Gulf Coast meetings. Arcata led off with a sharp opening ride, then scored aboard Savored Wrenace before guiding General Howes to victory. A dramatic stretch finish in race four had three horses within a neck of the wire. Trainer George Odom praised Pasteurized as in top form ahead of the $50,000 Widener handicap on March 4. New cloth numbers will aid race spectators at Hialeah Park as Tropical Park and Fair Grounds cards yielded notable performances for Sunnsia and Fadfinx.

Rtyle Associated Press Eadie Arcata Coral Gables Arcata Anniker Wrenace Ade General Howes Jett Nis Ers George Odom Columbia Swith Hiaican Park New York Tropical Park Fair Grounds AL Tropical Sunnsia Une Rasen New Or HM. M. Babylon

Ligaroti to Meet $10,000 New Year Handicap Field

Los Angeles December 29. Heavyweight Ligaroti, famed South American speedster, faces a tough lineup as he ships to Santa Anita for the $10,000 New Year’s Handicap. Weighed at 186 pounds, two less than when beaten recently by Epeciy Arcchy. Baron’s star enters with similar size and strength as in prior performances.

Angeles Bing Grosby Ligarati Santa Anita Vicary Epeciy Arcchy ACA Herain Taparol Jaranci Wander Ai Sudoran

Johnny Bulla Stars With Sub par 68 In Houston Open Qualifying

In soggy River Oaks fairways local and national pros chase $300 open spots and a Pro-Am entry. Johnny Bulla shot 68 to lead a field including Sam Snead and Harold Spader. the Houston Open prize fund rises to about $185,000 with top players like McSpaden and Hogan noted among favorites.

Johnny Bulla Houston West Virginas Walloping Sam Snead Harold Jug") Mice Spader

Humble Oil Arranges Radio Broadcast of Seton Bowl

Humble Oil and Refining company completes radio broadcast arrangements for the Setion bowl game from Dallas on January 2. The Texas Tech undefeated team plays against Marys of California, billed as a standout bowl attraction. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. with Humble’s network starting 15 minutes earlier, carried on IKABC in San Antonio.

Humble Oland Refining Company Dellas Texas Texaz Tech At. Mary's California Humble IKABC San Antonio

Louis Challenger to Start Training for Title Fight

Joe Louis and John Henry Lewis arrived to begin training for their January 25 title bout at Madison Square Garden. Louis came from Chicago, stopped at Newark, then Pomptor Lakes, N J, while Lewis traveled from Pittsburgh to Summit, N J for camp preparations.

Fight Results Chaclanti-Foune Wille Knockout

Chaclanti-Foune Wille, 70 Cin sanali, halted Major Bartle, 176, in Erie Pennsylvania. Bout outcome records a knockout with Wille dominant over Bartle in a local ring showdown.

Chaclanti Foune Wille Cinsanali Major Bartle Erie

Bees Acquire Simmons From Senators

Boston Bees announce the purchase of veteran outfielder A Simmons from Washington. Simmons played 125 games last season, hit .300, with 21 doubles, six triples and 92 RBIs. The deal terms were not disclosed. In other news, Dr. Charles Pelion Hutchins, 66, former Big Ten football official, died at home after a weeklong illness.

Boston Sec Boston Bees Simmons Washington Senators Tworbaggers Romes BIG Ten Bifs Syracuse Charles Pelion Hutchins Big ‘Ten Football Conseamc

Bird Dog Trials Preview and Round Robin Cager Tourney

Flyers outline upcoming Bird Dog Association events starting January 19 with stakes across junior puppy, late year open, subscription, and derby categories. Also details on a seven-event schedule at Martin Ranch near Gojleur with varied entry fees. Separately Brady hosts a McCulloch County round robin basketball tournament to finish by February 28, led by E. O. Eilington and E. J. Powell, with top team advancing to district meet.

Banthwest Tibbetts Seeley Rangafield Lane Aldrich Star Bird Dog Association Fred F. Doyle Thelbe Ibe Ike Irtela McCulloch Brady McCulloch County Frorusry Browawood Itl Lenge Dee Amone Denham Goliad Ace Ace She Ital, Dingle Said. Carges Will Be Dr. Pf, M, Adan Jo. Vite Okla Atephennon Holly Springs Mls

Texas Baylor Meet In Oklahoma City Semi Finals

Oklahoma City December 29 Four strong midland basketball clubs reached the semi finals of the thir annual Oklahoma City college tournament. Texas University and Baylor face in one semi final while Oklahoma Aggies meet Warrensburg Missouri Teachers in the other. The Texas and Baylor teams led a field of 22 entrants across Oklahoma Texas Missouri Kansas Arizona and others with Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears prevailing in tight games to secure spots in the finals.

Oklahoma City Midlands State of Texas University of Texas Baylor University Oklahoma Aggles “Meéed Warrensburg Missourians Merle Scheffler Aggie Aggies Warversburg Milles Pittsburg Kan Texas University Longhorns Robbie Moers Willie Tale Gaylor University Batrs Waco Texas Ardlatoma Duty Wockney Emporia Baylor Maryville Okahoma Aguiea Drury Eatgrreanbure Pittsburgh West Texas Texas Wesleyan Southeastern Arizona State Wichita Bhilling Northeastern Oklahoma Texas Tech Springfield Northwestern Tenchatr ‘Oktshom Baytist Texas Southwestern Ghin Beg Texas Aggies Panhandle Amsales

Gore to Detroit Lions next season

A fragmented item notes Gore, a 21 percent back from Lae, may join the Detroit Lions next season. Details are scattered. the text mentions the San Angeles Bulldogs and sigand w coi as context, but the core claim is Gore moving toward Detroit.

Gore Detroit Bee Gorley San Angeles Bulldogs Detroit Lions

Old-Timers Recall Wade Tactics in Other Visits

Pasadena legible preview notes Duke’s passing emphasis under Coach Wade for a Rose Bowl visit. It contrasts Duke’s scoring doubts with past Wade teams and points to Tipton punting and McAlec injury as factors while highlighting strong USC defense and Wade’s preference for passing strategy.

Wade

25 000 Cotton Bowl Seats Already Sold

Dallas report says Curtis Satvford, an official of the Cotton Bowl post season game, announced that 25 000 seats had already been sold and predicted a sell out crowd of 46 500 if weather remains clear for January 2.

Dallas Curtis Satvford Sall Loiay

College Cagers Scores From The Answerited Press

Michigan State 23 Sena lola 2 Pittsburgh 30 Cornel 39 St. Josephs 45 Wayne 2 Centenary Southern Methodists 44 and Repids 44 Purdue St Arkansas 61 Cornell 34 Carleton 25 Cornel Final 88 Creighton 87 Rockhurst 23 Montang 45 Brihisin Young 18.

Michigan State Sena Lola Pittsburgh Cornel St. Joseph's Weeutii AQ Carrott Santa Clara Wayne Centenary Southern Methodists Bradley Toate Repids Bowling Orew Ohio Purdue

Duke Fans Pass Through Los Angeles on Train Caravan

Duke football supporters rode a Southern Pacific special to Los Angeles for a three hour stop. About 612 fans traveled, including Mrs Fred York who married the Blue Devils guard the day after the Pittsburgh win. She was named best-looking among the female fans. A second Duke train is heading to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl via a northern route.

San Antonio Hay Duke Southern Pacific Fred York Blue Devils Pittsburgh Pasadena

Alamo Jewelry and Ciparmen Win YM GA League Games

Alamo Jewelry defeated Frost Bank 44 to 28 and Ciparmen swamped A B Frank 67 to 44 in YM GA league play at the X gym. Ciparmen stand 5–1, Alamo 4–1. Next for first half title is January 6. Suvaschek of Hineky led with 18 points, San Martin of Alamo had 17, Maynes and Frank added 10 and 8.

Alamo Jewelry Frostbank Nck Cigamen A. B. Frank Finck Ciparmen Alamo Aimy Kaufman Wich

Northen and Rose Seek Marshall Manager Job

Northen and Rose join the race for the Marshall baseball team managerial post in the East Texas league after Guy Sturdy's suspension. Eddie Rave, a 305 batter with Atlanta Grocery, and Hub Narthen, Shreveport scout and manager, have applied. selection to be made soon.

Manshall Marshall Guy Sturdy Sturdy Eddie Rave Atlanta Grockery Southern Association Hub Narthen Shreveport Texas Jengue

Jackets Take Win Over Alumni Five

The St. Anthony's Yellowjackets defeated a local alumni five 41 to 28 at the Jacket gym. Joy Tin Fatnlay led the attack with a sharp scoring display, followed by Tom Durkin close behind and George O Connell contributing points.

St. Anthony’s Yellowjackets Jacket Gym Joy Tin Fatnlay Jackets Tom Durkin George O'Connell Jedd Alvmai

Mangrum Opens Strong at Southern California Open

Pasadena December 24 1945 Lloyd Mangrum carded a 62 ray par round to lead the Southern California Open as top contenders Ike Larry Cooper Jimmy Thomson Leo Diegel and Olin Dutra prepared for the event. Brookside Park practice noted with 31 31 score near par.

Pasadena Calif Dee Lloyd Mangrum Culver City Inal Pracce Brookside Park Smaear Mangrum Ike ‘Tlarry Cooper Jimmy Thomson Leo Diegel Olin Dutra

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Dan Hill Mentors Okay Der Arry Stuhldreher University of Wisconsin Tew Bo McMillin Indiana Frita Crider Michigan Elmer Lawden Notre Dame Fother PajOlfic Greenville Lansdell U.S. A Trojan Star Harold Scherwitz Sam Antonio Texas Open Echerwitz TC. U Turo Batsey Begone Hsoolugh Thtird Vinish Hialesh Park E. A. Hileman Ligaroti Sarah Henry Ransom Bryan Bulla McSpaden Snead Bryan Nelson Reading Dick Mets Jack Betry Ben Hogan Fort Worth Teres Jimmy Devaret Jack Burke Fred Corrorin Professional Golfers Association Harry" Cooper Corcoran Cooper Ralph Guldher Ike‘whee Baylor Beach Southern Califarecia M Wallace Wade Howard Jones U.S Frey Urey Tumning George Mc_Alec Tony Tula Tranjans Rufiss Eric Tipton Trnston Southern Alabama Washington Crimson Tide Washington State Gonch Wase Brockside Park Une Pate College L. A Northen Rose Quer Howkes Gibney Huyal Seeveli Ales Liquor Company, Inc Houten Tor Agents
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