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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
16
Amid hype for Elven White and Colorado, Houston writers doubt Rice can withstand Colorado’s power and fresher pass attack. Observers note Rice’s odds and the public’s bets, while local high school talent and former Jefferson players surface in regional chatter about strength and prospects.
Bowl reports detail Vic Bottari and Eramett Moon from California and West Virginia as top passers in final rehearsals. Rose Bowl plans to counter Alabama with Sleepy Jae Rilgrow and Herky Moseley while Auburn and Texas Tech squads prep in Miami and Dallas. Michigan State drills show weariness and Nelson ankle concern as teams eye upcoming bowls.
Lanier Tigers under Coach Nema Herrera completed their week schedule by defeating Hondo in Lanier gym. Tasser Cardonn led scorers with 18 points while Sadier of Hondo added 11. Voks held a 20-18 halftime lead as lineups feature Santor Fon and Gonzales with several listed teammates.
New York on December 30 reports a radio spelling bee to air January 15 from Madame Bey's school near Sumit New York. Five boxers and five wrestlers will spell words, with rewards of two slugs for each correct word. Captain Mushky Jackson leads a squad including Tommy Farr Henry Armstrong Nathan Mann and Frankie Blair. Wrestlers mocked as “rock monkeys,” yet the contest promises university trained participants.
Beaumont December 21 1924 former high school athlete Benford Steward aged 24 died from abdominal injuries sustained in a sandlot football game. Physicians cited lack of protective equipment as the cause of death.
A 7 to 7 tie with Stanford on New Year's Day 1927 marked Alabama's second Rose Bowl appearance. Coach Robert H. Brown notes the Crimson Tide's near defeat, the hard-fought comeback, and key plays by Babe Pearce, Johnstone, Winslett, and Red Haries as Stanford took an early lead but Alabama rallied to level the score and preserve an undefeated bowl streak.
Pasadena unveils a new traffic management idea for the Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl game. Officer Charlen Kelley will ride in a palage transport plate above the city and deliver instructions via radio broadcast picked up by local stations to guide motorists through the crowd and heavy traffic.
HOUSTON Tex Dec 30 OFR Rick Shaw rates Sammy Baugh and George Gipp as the two greatest football players in history. He backs Gipp as the better all around, noting Baugh’s excellence but praising Gipp for kicking passing and running.
London reports Britain received a Japanese reply to its protest over the attack on the British freighter Ladybird in the Yangtze River. Japan apologizes for the incident calling it a mistake and says officers responsible will be dealt with by law, with steps to prevent recurrence.
Investigators pursue cause of death aboard yacht after a fierce storm. Passengers rescued include Mrs. Gertrude Turner and three others from Los Angeles, Goleta, and Santa Barbara areas. Provisions on board scarce for a three day cruise, with misnavigation cited as a factor. Romance rumors tie to Paulding and Mrs Turner amid divorce allegations.
War on youths footing mail boxes in San Antonio was declared by Postmaster Dan Quill. Police promise close patrols as two 15-year-olds were taken into custody after looting boxes but released when nothing of value was found.
Howard Nepper, 19, of 74 West Fall Avenue, was ordered held on 750 bond for a preliminary hearing before US Commissioner P A Lockhart. He faces possession of an unregistered shot gun with a barrel under 18 inches, per national firearm act of 1934. Complaint filed by Detective Ottol.
Jaycee chapter to observe Radio Night at its Jamacy 11 meeting in the Gunter hotel. James V Graves president says San Antonio radio stations will participate with skits and musical numbers. Lee Moffett chairs the affair.
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