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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
11
A contested college basketball poll shows overwhelming opposition to extending eligibility to 18-year rule changes. Results list numerous colleges and universities, with scores and placements across the country, reflecting broad resistance and regional variation among coaches.
Span-Am Loop action Friday night features Fer-Vita Indians facing Wesley House in a third and final game of a triple-header at Woodlawn Lake. East Side Rockets chase momentum after beating Lt. Col. R. Bradley’s Boss Hosa and Taras, while old timers struggle to regain form. Horse racing notes recall Rose Howe, Betty's Bobby, and other entries with times and furlongs.
NACOGDOCHES Jan 10 An overwhelming vote against the year age limit in Texas schoolboy football is shown in a poll conducted by the Texas High School Football Coaches Association Section secretary Bryan Schley said today The results of the vote among 350 coaches and superintendents will be announced at the executive committee meeting of the association at Athens Monday and Saturday The poll will be cited to the Texas Interscholastic League state committee in an effort to secure a referendum on repeal of the rule due to be invoked next season The limit test year was 19 years The size and date of the annual coaching school largest in the nation will be selected by the executive committee along with the instructors A previously announced policy of securing biennamie coaches for conducting the school must be carried out.
At the National Association of State Racing Commissioners seventh annual convention in Miami January 10 to 14, officials will hear reports from state racing authorities and narcotic agencies. Ed Deen of California and Frank Small of Maryland will discuss new starting systems while James J. Jones of Florida leads on race finish recording.
Associated Press notes Hialeah Park begins a six day meet today after Tropical Park's 71 day season ending yesterday. Officials report higher attendance and wagering than last year though no stakes were run. Trainer George Odom brings Marjahall Field and others including Sir Damien and Pasteurized seeking top purses like the Widener and McLennan Memorial.
The article explains that the North Pole and South Pole are the axis endpoints but exact points cannot be staked due to the earth's slight wobble in rotation. It notes slight movements prevent precise pole determination.
Samuel C. McClaney was elected treasurer of the St. Louis Browns at a stockholders meeting yesterday, succeeding Janis M. Kearney who resigned last year. The appointment was announced in St. Louis today.
Walter Winchell On Broadway reports on the Dionne Quins, detailing growth, eye and hair color, and the daily routines at the hospital. The piece notes their French schooling plans, guardianship by Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, and the Quins’ unique personalities with Anne te, Yvonne, Cecile, Emilie, and Marie highlighted through nicknames and traits.
In Stillwater Oklahoma on January 19 the Texas A & M Aggies, undefeated at home this season with only one loss, meet the Oklahoma Sooners in a basketball game expected to draw about 9 000 fans. The Aggies have not been beaten on their home court in 38 games.
Los Angeles report quotes jockey Georgie Woolf praising Seabiscuit as improved after winter layoff. Woolf, who rode the horse in past great races, notes he is not sore, foreleg injury is healing, and Seabiscuit aims for Sun Beau’s money mark of 378,744 with a possible race comeback at Santa Anita.
Maryland boxing commission tests a new lighter headgear this week to reduce brain injuries in fights. Stanley Scherr chairs the effort, aided by Dr. Walter Dandy of Johns Hopkins and Dr Timbello. The sponge rubber helmet is thinner and designed to protect a boxer's skull during impacts.
Billy Conn weighs 173 1 8 pounds for the Madison Square Garden bout with Henry Cooper, leaving the Pittsburgh light heavyweight at a weight disadvantage against the Brooklyn challenger. The bout and related plans loom over a sequence of possible future matches involving Apostoli, Bettina, and Conn as heavyweight prospects and titles are debated by promoters and writers.
Bequin, Jan 10. Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs clash with Schreiner Institute Mountaineers in the Texas Lutheran gym tonight in the conference opener for both teams. Both squads seek early momentum as the season begins.
San Antonio sports writer notes at Dallas meeting January 20 21 radio broadcasting of home games unlikely to reduce attendance. He cites San Antonio deal with KABC worth about 5000 dollars and 25 000 paid admissions revenue, while attendance last season fell 19 000 from the prior record year under St Louis Browns ownership, yet broadcasting remains financially sound.
San Antonio baseball notes indicate the St Louis Browns may soon reveal the Mission manager for 1940. The Browns have added two players to the Missions roster, one a pitcher, with details awaiting Executive VP Guy Alvey's return from Mexico. Alvey and Rod Whitney signed a player in Monterrey as plans continue for a March trade at Laredo. Reports also mention a teaser about 49 hopefuls for the Missions and highlight AL White, a fast outfielder who stole 81 bases last summer for Topeka, with Roger Bacon explaining the unusual triples and stolen base sequence.
Ford Frick hints that National League fans will steer the World Series talk away from their champions drubbings. Perry Sturcke weighs in on basketball as a money maker, noting high ticket prices at Madison Square Garden. The piece also discusses naming the American League stadium and the all around appeal of a new sports venue.
Boxing results from White Plains New York and nearby locales show several bouts. Notable outcomes include Freddy Day stopping Tiger Mason and Arlie Stolz earning a decision over Jack Bharkey Jr in New York. Irish Eddie Dunn defeated Johnny Rinaldi in New York and Zabe Verila overwhelmed Frankie Castiglia in New Bedford.
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