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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1940

Page

6

East West Shrine Game Touchy Recruiting Feud

Recruiting of Tommy Harmon and other East West football stars for a Los Angeles New Year’s Day game has drawn ire from Shrine officials. They warn such barnstorming could jeopardize relations with Eastern and Midwestern universities and invite boycotts, while pledging the charity event will remain amateur with proceeds to aid British War Relief. Harmon and Benita among players named as joining the East and West squads.

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Oklahoma City all college cage tournament final upset

Pulledtured Kansas toppled Texas 39 to 38 in a last half rally to win the Oklahoma City all college cage tournament final. Kansas paced by Leroy Unlenkep and Merle King earned most valuable player honors, with selections to the all star list including Lenay Ubtenbop and Don Marefin among others.

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Yankees Acquire Silvestri in Trade for Knickerbocker

Chicago reports say the New York Yankees acquired catcher Ken Silvestri from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for utility man Bill Knickerbocker. Silvestri, 24, played 70 games last season, while Knickerbocker, 20, appeared in 45 games.

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Radio Football Broadcasts Plan Weekday Schedule

The station WOAL will air at 1 05 pm the Aggie Fordhary contest and at 6 45 pm the Bant Wee game from San Antonio with coverage across other regions. Advertised price tickets are listed as 218 per person with details reflecting multiple regional games.

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Layton Winning Fight With Death

Lee Chipago reports Johnny Layton a former world champion from Selidla Missouri survived a serious accident after being struck by a car on November 15. Doctors said Layton was out of danger and showing improvement days later at Leytor hospital, with the outlook described as hopeful.

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LIU Defeats Rice 61 to 57 in Garden Tilt

Long Island University Blackbirds upset Rice Owls 61 to 57 at Madison Square Garden. A 22 to 5 start gave LIU the lead, Rice fought back to halftime 32 40, then LIU pulled away as Bill King and Henry Beenders smothered center Bob Kinney. St. Lohette led LIU with nine points. Carswell scored 18 for Rice. Crowd 17 082.

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Six-Guns Pop for Gridders in Wild West Style

A chaotic scene unfolds as townsfolk wield borrowed pistols in El Paso and nearby, while visiting teams like the Western Réserve Red Cats and Fordham Tams experience rough reception. Spectators recall a train heist vibe with stagecoach escorts and loud gunplay, marking a bizarre, frontier flavored game day.

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218 Players Vie For 84 Places In L A Open Golf

A field of 218 golfers, including several top players, tee off in Los Angeles to seek 84 available spots in the $10,000 Los Angeles Open starting January 3. Exempt entrants include Ky Latson Ed Oliver John Bulla and Chick Harbert. A separate novelty driving contest at Memorial Coliseum produced a 267 yard drive by Jimmy Thomson, with Bendy Hogan close behind at 260. Newsom Little, the national open champion, may miss the defense due to influenza, doctors say.

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CHECKUPS ON Y BOYS BEGIN

Boys department members of the WOM. C. A. Tuesday had taken the Reed-Schwan physical ability test, a series of athletic tests to show weak points for future physical education. Each boy underwent jumping, throwing, running, and coordination measures to identify strengths and weaknesses for targeted coaching.

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Christoforidis and Bettina to Fight in Cleveland

Promoter Bob Brickman Arnone announces a one fight card in Cleveland featuring Christoforidis and Melo Bettina. The bout, set for December 34, will determine the challenger to Billy Conn for the national boxing title under the federation.

Cleveland Gaanten Christoforidis Melo Bettina Hore National Vixing Association Billy Conn Bob Brickman Arnoney

Boston's One Ahead So Far

In Knoxville Tennessee Dee Als reports a chaotic scene at the Sugar Bowl week with a football brawl and joyous birth news. Tennessee line coach Jan Barnills announced the birth of twins to Pound and Bornes in Knoxville while Boston College coach Ed McKeever welcomed a baby girl and joked about expecting triplets.

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Table Tennis Meet Begins With Pairings and Byes

An entry list for the annual table tennis meet shows players named Cubby McGarloy Towmy Avatin and Tony Teal among others. Pairings and byes are listed with several matches, including Henry Or and Tate Fo Mieale. The event proceeds through semi finals and interruptions as civil divisions noted.

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Ice Hockey Tongue Tied Players Face Teatoll Merrren

National league game review notes unresolved penalties and lineup confusion as New York teams clash at Merrren rink. Substitutions appear unsettled and coaching staff scramble for defensive stability amid a tense midseason stretch.

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Chicago Boy Cops Junior Net Title

Chicago schoolboy star Jimmy Evert won the national indoor junior tennis title in Camden defeating Richard Bender 6-1 3-6 6-4 6-2. Verry Everb and Jack Geller claimed the doubles crown by beating Chadwick Johnson and Frank Willett 6-3 6-2 6-4, with Willett the prior singles champion.

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Indiana Cagers Win Sugar Bowl Tussle

Indiana defeated Kentucky 45 to 44 in a Sugar Bowl basketball clash as the crowd of national intercollegiate champions witnessed a late rally. Kentucky, defending Southeastern Conference champion, had earlier beaten Pittsburgh 40 to 19 and Ohio State 39 to 38 in Sugar Bowl play.

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Protect Jockeys by New Insurance Plan

Nationwide Insurance for jockeys moves toward approval with a three member trusteeship to collect funds for benefits. Death benefit set at 75 dollars per day, plus hospitalization and other protections. Trustees named include Jory Geisier, Benjamin Gindheimer, Marahus Cassidy, Tom Thorp, and Col. Lewis Landessonceys Baill.

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Roller Derby Mike Seeks Quarter Mile Record

Roller Derby action targets the quarter mile as BI Bogan of the San Antonio team aims to beat the current mark held by Hill Ras Musen of the California outfit while Wile Gitne Foxe and Moyn Way pace challengers. Californians won Monday’s races 14 12 and hold an 83 87 lead in the series. Wednesday night the rivals will race again in the main derby.

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Yankees Schedule Sets March 31 Visit to Dulles

The New York Yankees released their spring training schedule with five Texas league clubs. They begin February 23 in St Petersburg Florida and will play in Houston March 30 and in Dallas on April 2. The list notes games at San Antonio, Austin and Oklahoma City as part of the Texas loop tour.

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Bet He Knew Coach Bob Neyland

New Orleans on December 31 hosts the Monday luncheon of the quarterback club crowded with visiting coaches and sports commentators. Guests from Sugar Bowl schools mingle as one guest politely answers the question of his role at Tennessee saying he runs the governor’s office through Prentice Cooper.

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Wainwright Takes Over Ban Antonio Midget Auto Speeds

Mel Wainwright, a Ban Antonio driver with 11 years in racing, announces he will manage the Ban Antonio Midget Auto speeds organization. Wes Saugesser departs as manager, with Baegis ser remaining in advisory capacity and as a racer. Wainwright, a pioneer of midget racing in the area, previously led Seguly road speedway this year and has held national racing honors including the 1937 Missouri midget title.

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Four Dogs Shine in Albany Quail Meet

In Albany Georgia after day one the Soultatee saints and other dogs show strong performances. Five clean finds by Manger of Monston Texas place him near the leaders, with Ranger handled by Bob Dilts and Distracts Pride shown by Bobble of Winston-Salem among top contenders. Susanneh Wright owned by M G Ducley of Greenville also figures among the leading four.

Albany DB. McDaniel Monston Aetveir Ranger Bob Dilts Prerloss Bobble Winstons Balom N.C Surtacho Pointer W. Frank Muller Bradford Wright Susanneh M. G. Ducley Greenville Come Dhidunhy Banco

New Ace Emerges From Sun Valley Meet

In Sun Valley Toahn of NSI Cack Neus and the University of Washington each competed in a grueling four and a half mile cross country race. The winner finished in 44 minutes 20.45 seconds securing the top laurels amid a college meet in the valley.

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