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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1940

Page

7

Borrowed Six-Guns Bark As Dallas Welcomes Ags

Dallas hosts the Texas Aggies in a sold out bowl clash at Fordham University’s Trains In, with 46,000 capacity filled. Coach Homer Warton leads Texas, while Capitol City talk centers on lineup shifts and injury updates.

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Edgewater Park Vol Club Shifts Strategy For Game

Reporting from Edgewater Park, the Vol club outlines a new lineup and simplified offense as they prepare for a key game against Boston and the Tigers. Tennessee's coach explains adjustments, highlighting the need to master multiple blocking schemes and pace, with Van Thompson, Foxx, Hola Fifers, and Sale Hidga featured in tactical positions as the team trains to execute the revised plan.

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Baseball Idea Worthy of Real Test for 1941 Season

Harold Scherwitz analyzes Ray Dumont head of the national Semi-Pro Baseball Congress testing a pinch hitter for the pitcher in 1941. The plan aims to speed games and boost offense, facing opposition from traditional baseball moguls though supported by Spink and many writers. A long debate on feasibility and impact on pitching, hitting, and umpiring unfolds as trials approach. Columbus Bulls beat Oakland Giants 24 to 2 in a pro game in Oakland, California.

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Hoyas Coach Opens Gates For Practice Ahead Of Orange Bowl

George Hagerty led Hoyas practice at Mami Florida with 1900 fans allowed briefly before gates closed. Nealson and Reichey watched from sidelines after minor injuries but expected to be ready for the Maroons. Mississippi State and George Bowl unclear favorites as sentiment favors the Maroons. West swimmers defeat Eastern stars in annual International Aquette forum 134 to 54.

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Riggs Fights for Shearling Title in New Orleans Final

Bobby Riggs pursues another top tour victory in two Campbell sugiy to crown nation’s tennis elite in Gables finals. Gardnar Mulloy defeated Kovacs then Sabin to reach semis. In doubles Schroeder and Kramer face Riggs and Sabin after upsets.

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Rice Munsk Track Stars Dominate New Orleans Meet

Gregory Rice of South Bend led a strong showing in mile and distance events, turned heads with a 34 2/5 second 440? and set an outdoor mile best for Ames. Brunski and Mehl highlighted field events with fast 1500m marks, while other schools produced notable times in 880 and 440 events. Rice Institute's Wolcott won the 121-yard high hurdles with Gatewood and Klenmmer among top finishers.

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Texas in cage final sparks Oklahoma City tourney clash

The University of Texas teams, Langhorns and the Pittabuie and Teachers, reached the Oklahoma City all college basketball final after last-minute bursts. Texas finished strong by ousting West Texas State 43 to 40, while Pittsburgh eliminated defending champion Oklahoma A&M 24 to 20.

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British War Relief Sets Charity Shrine East West Game in LA

Final plans for the intercollegiate charity clash in Los Angeles on Sunday January 5 were announced by Capt Norman Glover secretary of the British War Relief association of Southern California. Harmon of Michigan will appear in a Southern California football field. The game aims to raise funds for charity with 10 percent set aside for tire costs and player expenses.

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May Keep Hatton Out for Climax Runs

Dec. 30. Behind-thescents talent Fast headquarters tiny was thal Tom my Barman might not get into the East-West football game New Year's day until the West squad wore itself down trying to atop other star half-carriers. Jack Mulkey, two-time Little All America end from Preene State college, vowed to stop Harmon at all costs.

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Parish League Bi basketball season opener sparks close games

The Saint Anthony Parish League opened with tight matchups at Central Catholic gym. St. Ann’s beat St. Henry’s 44 to 14 to claim second place while St. Gerard’s edged Sacred Heart 30 to 25 in a rough contest. San Fernando outlasted St. Ann’s 28 fouls aside, 43–41, with Jack Allen securing a late field goal and St. Ann’s Allen and Phillipot delivering key scores in overtime. St. Peter’s, Moreau, and others contributed standout plays as officials and coaches weighed lineup options for upcoming East-West games.

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Thomsen’s Arkansas Job Secure Amid Rumors

In Payetteville Arkansas officials announced that head football coach Thomsen will be rehired after rumors of his ouster following the 1999 season. A petition by several Arkansas players and alumni had sought to retain him, but university officials confirmed his return as he wants the job.

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Dingel Captures Army Golf Title In 37-Hole Final

Lieutenant Eddie Dingel of Fort Sam Houston rallied from a rough start to beat Captain G B Dany of Randolph Field by one hole in a 37 hole final at Duncan Field. Dingel posted a 69 on the last round to overcome a six down deficit midafternoon, earning the Fomby championship trophy after an all afternoon battle.

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Vague Team Clash Sees Vekn Triumph Over Bulls

In a rough league matchup the Vekn beat the Bulls by 41 to 21 as key players from ECs and Tassos dominated the second half. Santos Retion and Eidin Gonzeieg led scoring with significant contributions, while Toul Silva contributed 18 for the visitors.

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Rickey predicts pennant if pitchers come along

Rickey, the Cardinals executive, predicts a pennant if pitchers arrive strong. He cites veteran sales netting $125,000 and outlines plans for 1 to 2 dozens pitchers, plus new staff talent, as he touts potential team improvement and management moves.

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Phog Allen Attacks AAU Over Amateur Sports

Lawrence Kansas. Dr Phog Allen rails at the AAU criticizing its control of amateur sport. He argues that politicians and business interests profit from amateur athletics while colleges supply athletes who are exploited for fame and money. He predicts college football will become fully commercialized within a decade.

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