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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1940

Page

7

Horse Racing notes and claims from Tropic Park racing day

Details from a winter Miami track meet describe betting odds at Tropics Park and Tropics racing results. Walter Tee Tasty leads a pace, longshot doubles occur with Train de Monte Veil and Ampecniloe Willie Rivers, and trainers exploit improved footing. Abilene honors Burrus as outstanding sports figure for 1940.

al Cubly Walter Waa Aviv Tropteni Park Tural Train de Monte Veil Ampecniloe Willie Rivers

Tempe Favored Over Western in Sun Bowl

El Paso December 31 Coach BL Edwards of Western Seevere expresses surprise at underdog status versus Arizona State Tempe in the New Year’s Day Gun Bowl. Tempe holds recent edge and the Bulldogs must reverse odds to win.

EL Paso BL Edwards Western Seevere Universilly Arizona State Tempe Mahd Bulldogs Edwards Dixie Howell Arizonany Greveland Western Reserve Hoseler Catholic University Oia

Bowl Game Plans and Player Updates for 1931 Renewal

The article outlines the 1931 bowl game plans with weather forecasts and lineup changes. Norman Standier and Vucinich are noted, with Standier recovered and back in form while replacements Rod Parker and Dob Crate assist. Betesh and Petsely face back injuries amid a sellout crowd likely to be affected by rain and ticket returns.

Standler Norman Standiee Vucinich Staadler Hind Rod Parker Dob Ute Ketler Nebraska Ray Betseh Petsely Yosur

Boston and Tennessee Ready for Sugar Bowl Clash

New Orleans on December 31 sees Boston College Eagles and Tennessee Volunteers prepare for the Sugar Bowl amid cautious optimism. Gene Goodrowalt's knee recovery boosts Boston while Neyland's Vols stay businesslike. both squads hold top form as rain and wind threaten outdoor activities.

New Orleans Kouls Miss Frank Leahs Boston College Eagles Ragewater Park Bob Neyland Tennessee Vols Neyland Leahy Isevele Gene Goodrowalt Boston Eagles Vols

Close One in Orange Bowl Hype for Georgetown Hoyas

Miami observers doubt Mississippi State can handle Georgetown in the Orange Bowl. Hoyas show sharp passing and quick footwork in recent workouts while MSU faces questions about weather and health. Coaches downplay any injury concerns as practice tightens.

Miami Pls Jack Hagerty Georgetown University Hogan Mississippi State Maroons Maroons Hoyas Dva Boii

Jockeys Still Tied Up On Last Day

Los Angeles reports Dew and Taylor deadlocked at 206 winners for 1946 riding title. Dew led early, then Taylor briefly surpassed at Tropical Park before Dew regained tie at Agua Caliente. Daily results show both men securing a mix of wins and placings across Santa Anita and other tracks.

Los ‘Angeles Earl Walter ' Lee Taylor Parks Apleen Dew Agua Gallente Mexico Irip Santa Anita Haniclippers Delfi Atong Mill ‘Tower Mary Svbmit Dew Ukewle

Fragmentary classified line hints at ads and offers

A partial historical newspaper fragment urges readers to explore classified ads and light want ads. It references 42 years and mentions purchasing a business dividend for greater happiness, though the text is garbled and incomplete.

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