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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1939

Page

4

Nave to Troy but Knave to Duke's Devils

Pasadena January 8 a staff correspondent reports Doyle Nave of Southern California earned a varsity letter in a Rose Bowl win over Duke, despite limited season time, with steps taken to grant retroactive eligibility for next season. The game featured a late Trojan surge led by Nave and Krueger, amid Duke’s strong defense and mixed momentum. Attendance reached about 52,000, with receipts around $325,000 and the Tournament of Roses sharing about $65,000 to the organization.

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Cripple Tosses Pass That Wins Rose Bowl

In Fasanena California a fall during the Rose Bowl scene sidelined Doyle Kave briefly. Southern California quarterback Nave nicknamed The Judge, after two seasons on the bench, returned with a bandage and threw a pair of touchdowns. Coach Howard Jones commented he has played enough to earn anything he wants.

Fasanena Calif Pearly Doyle Kave Southall University of Southern California Galardsy Tike Nave Dudge Southern California Aetter Howard Jones

Reuter's Minor Injuries After Midget Car Spill

Buddy Reuter a San Antonio speedboat racer and world hydroplane record holder, was injured when a midget racing car flipped at the Seguin and West White roads track. He escaped serious harm after a gash above the eye required stitches and a shoulder elbow bruise. He vowed to stay with boating.

Reuter Buddy Reuter Kisgpls San Antonio Nix Buddy Seguin Ming

Grid Coaches Grows Interest In 1941 AFL Convention

The American Football Coaches Association ended its 1938 Chicago meeting and received an invitation to hold the 1941 convention in San Antonio. Mose Simms of St. Mary’s University said a reply is expected in March, with no definite announcement until 1940. A FC A rules committee, meeting in Colorado Springs, is not expected to make major changes, though a 15 yard penalty for ball striking an ineligible receiver may be discussed.

American Football Coaches Association Chicago San Antonio Mose Simms St. Mary's University Windy City Chamber of Commerce Simms Sugms Association A. FC. A Colorado Springs

Midget Races Victory in Muree Events at San Antonio Speedway

Dee Toran, an adept Eastern pilot, won the 30-lap sweep and the second heat and Class race after starting from pole. Cecil Kent finished second as Toran dominated the event, with strong showings from Wes Saegester, Danny Ramos, Al Slaughter, Edmonds, Buck Whitmer, Tack Yexitis, and Andy Morrisay in the listed results. Also reported: Atlanta high school all stars beat Phoenix Arizona prep school all stars 22 to 12 in a Monday game before 6,000 spectators.

San Antonio Speedway Tuesaday Dee Toran Sleken Toran Cecil Kent Time Triste Wes Saegester Dany Ramos al Slaughter Res Edmond Mel Wainwhent Buck Whitmer Tack Yexitis Andy Morrisay Sisughier Zen Saewesser Edmonds Whitmer Wainwright Tor Yess Atlanta Phoenix Ariz Atlanta, Ga Arizona Prep School All-Stars Nis GOW

Riklin Takes Table Tennis Title in Galveston

Sam Riklin defended his men’s championship at the Texas Table Tennis state tournament in Galveston, defeating Bob Goldbeck in a five set final. The doubles crown went to the Tors and Don Riklin, who beat Robins and McCarrey. Marjorie Wilcox won the women’s title with a three set victory over Myrtle Young. Dor Geldbeck added multiple wins including the boys’ singles and a doubles title with Lazaro Marino. Veterans title went to Jodie McGarrhy. Badminton crowned Herbert Wheeler as winner after beating Paul Fowler.

San Antonio Enzigles Texas Table Tents Association Galveston Ferruery Togeday W. M. CL Sam Riklin Bob Goldbeck Tosers Don Jiermes Harry Robins Cuthy MecCariey Marjorie Wilcox Willie Myrtle Young Jantrels Frances Muris Dorothy Sibley Dor Geldbeck 2Lso Leonard Hippchen Iekine Lazaro Marino Rudy Pena

Colorful Rasslers Open 1939 Mat Card at Walkathon Arena

Wrestling patrons view a three bout card to kick off the 1939 season at Walkathon arena. Promoter Juan Humberto aims to unmask the Purple Flash, with Popeye Swenson facing Abe Youriet in the main event and Bwengon meeting Lav Plummoer in the semi. Yourist wards Viking Hal Ruuberg in the opener as eliminations aim to crown a title claimant versus AH Baba, Everett Marshall, the Dusch brothers, and Steve Caney.

Walkathon Wrest Juan Humberto Wil Grappler Purple Flash Popeye Swenson Abe Youriet Bwengon Lav Plum Moer Yourist Viking Hal Ruuberg AH Baba Everett Marshall Dusch Brothers Steve (Crusher) Caney Whally Show Hare Keason

Ice Hockey Scores and Schedule Shuffled Across Regions

Fragmented report lists multiple hockey results and matchups with numerous garbled names. Mentions New York Tanaren beating Betroit 3 0 and Sir Paul 1 Wichita 1. Also references Montreal Toronto, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis games with unclear teams and dates.

National Tehwue New York Tanaren Sir Paul Wichita St. Taal Iague Montreal Anviticata Philadelphia Minneapolia Thisa

Utah Utes Hard Football to Dismiss Lobos

In El Paso on January 3, the Utah Utes overwhelmed New Mexico University Lobos 26 to 0 before 13,500 Sun Bowl fans. Utah dominated with hard line play, strong tackling, and precise interference, routing the Lobos whose offense failed to threaten. Peterson and McGarry scored, while Dwyer and Turner were injured for New Mexico.

EL Paso University of Utah New Mexico University Lobos Ted Ship- Key Hke Redskins Buely Wells Lehieck Petersson Bnly Utes Mexico Bobos Pith Snark Vrincess Nesmith Martel Southern Methodist Barry Holton Notre Dame John Sears Kentucky

Sunday Schools League Games Set For Tuesday at Hot Wells

Two Sunday School league contests are billed for Tuesday at the Hot Wells gym. First Evangelical faces Mexican Christian Institute after the South Ban-Hot Wells fray, while First Congregation meets Wonderland Methodist.

Hot Wells Ban-Hot Wells Fray First Evangelical Dnstitute Five Wondlawn Methodist

Abilene Wichita Falls Boxers Meet January 10

Abilene and Wichita Falls boxers renew rivalries January 10 at Abilene open tournament. Ten bouts feature Beaner Garlant versus Clyde Jones for light heavyweight title readiness and Truett Fulcher defending multiple boxing titles. Other bouts include Burkburnett’s Rusty McGees vs Truett Fulcher, Verne Lancet versus Lon McMillin, Hill Lancet against Rosy McMillin, Alex Parrish of Wichita Falls vs Jack Moffett, and Pewee Myers of Vernon versus a heavyweight from Abilene.

Abilene Wichita Falls Clestis Beaner Garlant Sailor Burkburnett Clyde Jones Rusty MeGes Truett Fulcher Anatoi Verne

Tennessee cheerleader injured in Grange bowl scramble

Thelma Guinn, 28, University of Tennessee cheerleader, was knocked down during a steamroller touchdown sweep by her own team in the Grange bowl game in Miami. She was carried off unconscious to the first aid station then Jackson Memorial hospital with multiple bruises. her home is Ducktown, Tennessee.

Miami Fla Thelma Guinn University of Tennessee Jackson Memorial Hospital Ducktown Tenn

Holiday Roundup and College Ski Meet Results

Holiday Roundup highlights 1938 Chamont athletic contesti toward ad yanelit aportamananiy with Sullivan memorial award. McGill wins Lake Placid college week ski tourney with 488A points to Dartmouth. Gill clinches individual all around. Fredhelm jumps 148 and 143 feet. Fishbuel tops national junior indoor title, doubles and singles results follow. Orange Park and Tropic Park track records noted. Rose Bowl final scores Dayton and Duke near end. Bowl results include Sugar, Orange, Gorton, Sun, and Al star events with various teams and scores.

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Army Juniors Win Narrow Victory In Local League Game

Randolph field and Camp Nor moyle teams clashed Tuesday in a junior league basketball matchup. The Rem winners edged 42 to 38 as Buddy Guiders led scoring with 20 points, while Lindi vidual defense limited the opposition star Wallace to 7 and 16 points for Tasa Wal lace’s squad.

Randolph Normoyle Flying School Buddy Guiders Ini Tasa Wallace Randolph Tos Nermoyia Guiders Wallace Warwick ‘Metheny McComasey Evans

Bumbaugh Charts Corpus Christi Ping Pong Club

Howard Bumbaugh of the San Antonio Table Tennis club will help organize a Corpus Christi unit affiliated with the Texas State Table Tennis association. He plans to explain steps and later engage J. J. O'Brien of California for an exhibition match.

Bumbaugh Corpus Ping-Pongers Corpus Christi Howard Bumbaugh San Antonio Texas State Table Tennis Association J. J. O'Brien California

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