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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1940

Page

6

Texas high school sports crown tally for year

The year's wrap shows Amarillo crowned state football champions while the major titles went to five activities. San Marcos led basketball, Highland Park Dallas led track and field and baseball, El Paso Corpus Christi Guero San Marcos Amarillo each claimed one. Notable winners include Golf Joe Moore Jr Texas Military Institute San Antonio and boys tennis Walter Driver Austin.

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Colleges Urged to Elevate Sports for Defense

New York dec 30 college athletic leaders urged expansion of intercollegiate and intramural athletics to prepare youth for national defense. Lafayette president William Mather Lewis called for broader campus programs, including physical training, health research, and teacher preparation, while coaches proposed rule changes to reduce costly penalties and emphasize fair play.

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Bears Dominate Coast Pro Bowl Clash 28-21 Victory

Chicago Bears overwhelmed the All Stars in Los Angeles at Gilmore Stadium, 28 to 21, using a powerful air attack and stoppable defense. Sid Luckman connected with Dick Glamo for a 48 yard score, Livingston and Clark added strikes, while Don Looney secured the final touchdown. The star-studded roster featured Luckman, Pool, Hurston, and Hinkle with key plays shaping the national exhibition.

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Young Dorothy Wightman Wins Junior Indoor Title in Brookline

Eighteen year old Dorothy Wightman of Brookline daughter of Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman former national tennis champion captured the junior girls national indoor tennis title on the Longwood covered courts by defeating Miss Lillian Lapais of New York City 4-6 6-4 6-2. Dick Bender Princeton treksman defeated Dili Vogt of the Hul school Pottsown Pa 6-2 6-4 to win the junior indoor crown and will meet Jimmy Evert of Fern High School Chicago in the final tonight. Frank Wilte from Tannon, Ala. defeated Herbert Tiles of Woodmere in straight sets 4-0 6-4 6-3.

Brookline Mass Dorothy Wighhtman Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman Longwood Lillian Lapais New York City Canden W. J Dec Dick Bender Frinceton University Treksman Dili Vogt Pottstown Jimmy Evert Fern High School Chicago Evert Ileet Hele Selxad Philadelphia

Lanier Exes Run Up Score in League Contest at Van Dade

The Unity club defeated the Bide Rockets 5 to 0 at Van Dade field in the Spanish American Football League. Lanier Exes scored in every quarter with Munoz 20 yards for the first period touchdown and Ochan extra point. Morin added a second TD, Rodrigue added more in the third, and Noel Rodrigue ran for another in the fourth. Extra points were kicked inconsistently as the Exes built a 45 to 0 lead by late third, final score 45 to 0.

Unity Club van Dade Field Bide Rockets Tanier Exes Munoz Yat Toe Ochan Arthur Morin Morin Theilyen East Side Rockets Boys’ Club Buccaneer Lanier Exes Wwme F. &. Trickoty Atanda Sandvee Tow Gonzales HAM Hal Barlanga Horach Gonzaley KR Pedraga Oxcar Flores Oy

Eastern Colleges Bar Officials of Pro Games

Eastern Colleges bars officials who work both college and pro games. Commissioner Asa S Bushnell urged a decision by January 20, 1941 to allow next season appointments, citing fatigue and eroding edge among dual officials. A September meeting in Detroit discussed separating careers to preserve integrity, noting past controversy over a Cornell Dartmouth game decision delayed by film reviews.

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Yankees Sell Pearson to Cincinnati

New York, Dec 20. Monte Pearson, star right handed pitcher for the New York Yankees, was sold to the Cincinnati Reds for an undisclosed cash sum. Pearson joined the Yankees in 1935, pitched in 16 games this season with a 6-7 record, including a notable August 27, 1938 performance against Cleveland. Ed Darrow announced that third baseman Logan Lah from Indianapolis would be included in the deal and could be released to Newark or Kansas City.

New York Monte Pearson New York Yankees Cincimbati Reds Pratap Yanks Isk Nutte Cleveland Ed Darrow Yankees Non .O. Lah

Roller Derby Braces for Battle in San Antonio Showdown

Roller Derby teams clash as San Antonio skaters trail California rivals by three points in a tight Sunday score. Monday brings Bailee Derby Bets at Municipal Auditorium with women fans admitted free. Tuesday features a quarter mile dash and Bill Bovash defending a skate record.

San Antonio Ofl Femiiine Arraigen Bill “Missh

White Sox Pitcher Drafted for Army Service

Chicago White Sox become the first major team to lose a player to military duty as Eugene Stack Strack, a 200 pound six foot pitcher from Lubbock Texas, is drafted. He is placed at number 26 on the national order list and will report for duty at Cramp Guster in Michigan. Strack appeared in playoff games with 19 innings pitched and four more playoff appearances.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Eugene Stac Texas Comiskey Tatchbook Gluck Land

Latin-Americans Sunday basketball roster and scores

A garbled page lists Latin American players and officials for a Sunday basketball game, naming players such as Alvarez, Raeinor Pigheon, Tom Cat Ga GM Kerana Barun Wesci, and many others. It records scores and substitutions, with referees named Finn Gaigeenra and AL Alemén, and mentions.team names and venues in obscure form.

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Midget Races Highlight San Antonio Speedway Meet

The San Antonio Speedway program featured midget races with Miller and Wes Saegesser breaking records in the 16 and 17 second ranges while a crash involving Wally Stokes and Ralph Purnell left no injuries. Saegesser led wins in multiple events, with Miller close behind in the 25 lap feature and team races, as spectators witnessed intense competition and a standout helmet dash.

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Girls Volley Ball Double Bill In Twin Valley

Ramblers led by Sleish and Aces of Chore We clash in a Monday night girls volleyball double header in New Brnanfals with games at 7 p m and 9 p m. Both teams seek early-season momentum in a valley contest.

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