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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1940

Page

8

Work starts on grid rules in Palm Springs session

Palm Springs California January 2 The National Collegiate Association committee began discussions on grid rules with changes expected after a day of meetings at the resort center. Officials from eight sessions attended the Rose Bowl gathering in Pasadena while awaiting a formal announcement later in the week as the session progresses.

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Flanagan Wed to Ruth Jump in Elopement

Halph Flanagan and Ruth Jump, both on the 1936 Olympic swimming team, eloped yesterday in Yuma Arizona. The couple, noted swimmers and divers, confirmed their union as their family grows amid the ceremony.

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McCarleys and Goldbecks Dominate San Antonio Table Tennis

In a crowded San Antonio table tennis meet the McCarley brothers Cubby and Jose and the Goldbeck brothers Don and Bob sealed a sweep of titles. Cubby won the men’s singles 21-12 22-20 and partnered with Miss Sibley to take the mixed doubles crown. The Goldbecks claimed the men’s doubles and mixed doubles runner ups, while Jodie McCarley captured the veterans’ singles and teamed with Cubby for the veterans’ doubles victory.

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Bowlers and Standings From Tangled Local Night

Fragmentary OCR lists names, scores, boats of bowling league items, with many garbled words. It references Tuenday Tuesday fixtures, miscellaneous players such as Taubieh and Suzie Laeb, and assorted numbers like 194 184 180, suggesting a casual league report with standings and individuals named across teams.

Timmons Main All American Back In Action At Dallas

Clemson beats Boston College 6 3 in a nerve wracking Cotton Bowl tie up. Chasey Timmons carries 27 times for 127 yards and a second period touchdown while Banks McFadden stars for BC and Clemson sustains a late drive to hold the lead.

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Conference Champions and Notable Players Listed

A fragmented OCR snippet mentions conference champions and a long list of players and affiliations. Names such as Yorkers, O Rourke, Timmons, Clement, Trester, Hin, Pearce, Hose appear among many others, with scattered school or team references. The passage lacks coherent structure but signals a roster-like summary of participants and figures.

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CollegeBasket Ball Hy the Unnelated Arena Chaos

An OCR fragment covers college basketball results with scattered team names and scores. Notable items include Illinois Wesleyan, Wyoming, Colorado Mines, Dartmouth, Pittsburgh, Butler, Maryland, Clemson, and Denver Nuggets appearing in a mixed data jumble.

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Georgia Tech vs Missouri gridiron game report notes team rosters

A fragmented summary details players and substitutions for a Georgia Tech Missouri football game. It lists players by position and unit, mentions guards backs centers and referees, and references coaching and official staff with scattered names from the period. The text preserves the game’s rosters and substitution notes amid garbled OCR.

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Georgia Tech Coach Praises Team After Orange Bowl Win

Georgia Tech defeated Missouri 21 to 7 in a storied Orange Bowl showing, with coach Bill Alexander praising his 1940s squad while noting Christman’s passing and Bosch’s standout plays. Missouri coach Faurot admitted Tech was simply the better team that day.

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Women’s Cole at Riverside Golf Tourney Preview

The Brookenridge Park Women’s Golf Association holds its weekly Tasdhcap tournament at Riverside Park. Play starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. with golfers lining up for a morning round.

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USC Trojans and Tennessee clash yearned back in memory

Sportlights reviews rivalry chatter from the late 1930s about USC and Tennessee. It recalls past Rose Bowl snubs by Texas A and M and notes U.S.C. preferred Tennessee over strong opponents, with strong opinions on undefeated teams and scheduling in that era.

Aggies Edge Tulane In Patchy Monday Football Clash

The Aggies barely outscore Tulane after a tentative start in a game featuring two strong teams. Tulane’s offense troubled Texas A and M at times, but the Aggies surged late to secure a win they could have extended by more points. The piece critiques scheduling and venue crowd limits affecting the Sugar and Rose Bowls' prestige.

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Well, Well, Well Old Swami Has Big Day

Forecasters pick six big games with a mix of correct and wrong scores. Ed Elmendorf teases up two-point plays as USC, Tennessee and Tech Missouri surprises spark debate. Box score hints at close calls and bragging rights as year opens.

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Padgett 8 Games Short of League Batting Title

The article notes Padgett fell short of the National League batting crown by eight games while leading in home runs with 28 and contributing strong totals in bases. Medwick and McCormick are cited among league leaders in hits and runs, with Frank McCormick setting in total hits for a second straight year and May tying for most sacrifice hits.

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Lanier and Sarape Club clash in district cage tilt

Nemo Werrera’s Lanier High meets the Sarape Club in a Tuesday night showdown at Lenlec gym Moor. Sarape bounced the defending city series champs by four in their last encounter, overcoming a early lead by Lanier.

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Polo Dinner at St Anthony Hints at Winter Fundraiser

Report describes a Polo Dinner at St Anthony with attendees linking to the Winters foundation schedule and racing themes. Mentions noted local figures and horse interests, aiming to map sponsors and visitors following the event. The piece mixes social notes with hints of future polo and fundraising plans.

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