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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
3
Harold Scherwitz surveys college football bowls and New Year games. He notes USC edged Dike, Utah beat New Mexico, Texas Tech fell to St Marys, Carnegie Tech defeated TCU, and Tennessee and TCU defeating Duke altered expectations. He jokes about expert picks and remarks bowl promoters benefited while his own batting average sits at .400.
Brackenridge High coach Red Forehand tuned into bowl games as Ki Aldrich and Jodie Marek played for Texas teams. Dean J Kyle of Texas A and M signals no Hunt hire and Athletic Council stance aims to steady Aggieland coaching. Cumberland University wide campaign funds recalled as a historic 22-year record bid.
Dan Barnhart of the Los Angeles Bull dogs and veteran of Main Avenue High Brownsville Junior College and Centenary writes from Los Angeles to apply as coach as Texas teams plot professional football. The move signals early 1933 ambition before any club is formed in San Antonio.
Nick Allen, former American Association manager, was appointed head of the National Association of Semi-Pro Leagues and president of the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress. Allen, who managed St. Paul and Kansas City clubs, will oversee a national body of about 7000 players to expand district and state tournaments.
City League action starts Tuesday night at Woodlawn with three games. The Goodyear Tiremen face Ager Tobin in the opening double header, Station Hospital versus Public Service Utilities in the feature, and Goodyear versus AZA Fraternity in the final game. Admission 15 cents.
Louisville report explains why Bevis Wivery field bases mismeasured causing Colonels to fail advancing. An inspection found the field’s taped layout incorrect affecting plays, with officials noting the issue stemmed from improper base positions and measurement methods.
Texas Christian defeated Carnegie Tech 15 to 7 in the Sugar Bowl. Davey O’Brien passed 28 times, completing 17 for 225 yards with no interceptions, leading the 150-pound quarterback to a standout performance and his final college game before more than 41,000 fans.
UCLA Bruins defeated Hawaii 32 to 7 before about 18 000 fans in Honolulu. California at Los Angeles scored one touchdown in each of the first three quarters and two in the fourth while Hawaii added a single touchdown in the third period on a spectacular loss. The game precedes a planned U K I A team match as Coach Bill Spaulding becomes athletic director.
College basketball results across the nation list Oklahoma, South Carolina, Davis Elkins, North Carolina, Atlantic Coast teams, Colorado, Penn State, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Southern California, Northwestern, Santa Clara, DePaul, Creighton, Denver, Wyoming, and others. Scores show a mix of close and lopsided outcomes with multiple universities noted.
Young Benny Cordova Jr., age 21, arrives in San Antonio seeking a lightweight title shot said to be held by manager Art Wands. Reportedly resembling his famous father Benny Cordova Sr., the younger fighter weighs about 182 pounds and hopes to renew fan interest in the Cordova name.
After a Cotton Bowl game drawing about 40 000, Curtis Sanford quit as director general amid policy disputes. Dan Rogers said the conference boards will pursue a post season game next year, with Dallas likely hosting. Sanford retains charter and copyright to the Cotton Bowl name, while Banford pledges another game in coming years.
New York January 3. Joey Fishbach of St Johns University captained the junior team to a win in the national junior tennis event. He defeated Billy Gillespie Duke freshman 9-7 6-3 3-8 8-3 to claim the title for the second year. Fishbach and Dave Johnson captured the doubles title, beating Bill McGehee New Orleans and Melvin Schwartzman New York 4-1 7-5 6-3. Two Chicagoans led the boys up to age 15 with singles final wins as Fishbach’s era continued.
A top notch double bill at Brackenridge gym starts at 8 pm with Omala fraternity facing Monier Plumbera in the opener. The nightcap features Alamo Jewelers versus Valencia Grocers, both unbeaten in American division play and aiming to shake up the scoring race led by Andy Obbott and Johnny Dals.
Northern and southern college teams renew the annual North-South game after a 7-0 defeat for the southern squad. Mike Kabaelo of Ohio State and Tony Ippolito of Purdue starred in the northern touchdown march. Tech and St Mary’s each scored, with Barnett and Webb delivering big plays for the Gaels, as the crowd faced a likely January rematch in 1940.
International News reports eight college football bowl games held yesterday across the South West Coast and Hawaii drew a combined 315,200 spectators. The Sugar, Cotton, Orange, and Fiesta style bowls featured teams from New Orleans Dallas Miami and Montgomery with attendance tallies ranging from about 4,000 to 33,500 at listed sites.
Dallas Jan. 3 W-Powerhouse Bt. Marys beat Texas Tech 20-13 in a close game watched by about 40 000 fans. Bt. Marys led all night then Tech rallied in the final 10 minutes with a sky pass attack but the Gaels held on for the win. Coach Madigan praised the opposing players and the game was described as a pleasure to play.
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