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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

9

Longhorns Face Razorbacks In Key Southwest Clash

International News Service reports a pivotal Southwest Conference basketball showdown at Fayetteville as undefeated Texas meets Arkansas in a two game series. The Longhorns, fresh from wins over Rice and SMU, seek to widen their lead while Arkansas stays unbeaten in league play and looms as a top title contender.

International News Service Fayetteville Ark Texas University Longhorns Rice Southern Methodist Arkansas Razorbacks Parkers Texas Yeading Steers T. G. U. Baylor

Delayed polo tourney opens after held up by missing team

After several delays the Lucchese cup polo tournament was to open Friday with Army facing the Rainbows at Harkord field. The Rainbows and Army were paired on the draw, Liane Raiders drawing a bye, and the final game was set for Brackenridge park Sunday. Also noted were results from Fort Sam Houston Women's Golf club handicap match play with Mrs. Royals leading and others in contention.

Lucchese Army The Rainbows Harkord W.C. Royals Fort Sam Hounston T. W. Roane W. A. Pickering

Parish Loop Opens Sunday Opens Parish League Schedule

The Parish basketball loop opens Sunday at Central Catholic gym with five Leama contenders. Peter's plays Sacred Heart at 2 30, Bl Frances meets St Henry's in the nightcap. St George's has an off day. St Mary’s won last year but St Francis led both halves and does not defend its title.

Central Catholic Peter's Sacred Heart iFrenda St. Henry's St. George's St. Mary's St. Francis

St. Louis Cardinals Near Columbus Farm Club Purchase

The Ohio State Journal reports the Columbus Red Birds sale to a local syndicate, after talks in Cincinnati with Sam Breadon and Branch Rickey. The franchise and stadium price is expected to exceed 300000 dollars, with Columbus to remain a Cardinal farm club.

Columbus Ohio Columbus Red Birds American Association Ohio State Journal Cincinnati Sam Breadon Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals T. Jee Huntington Richard T. Rector Cardinal Journal

Houston Cage Tourney Opens With Teen Matchups

Houston hosts the second annual invitation high school cage tourney with sixteen games across two gyms. Defending state champs the Livingstone Lions and titleholders the Lamer Redskins loom toward Saturday finals as seven Houston teams meet nine out-of-town squads including the Austin Maroons. Opening-day pairings put Livingston versus Huntsville and Milby against West.

Houston Livingston Huntsvile Milby West

Kimbrough to Receive Special Trophy in Washington

Washington observers report Texas A&M star Kimbrough will get a special award from Washington's Touchdown Club for outstanding play this season. Texan Jesse Jones will present the trophy at a dinner on January 16 in Washington.

Kimbrough Washington

Zaharias and Pulpo Clash in Next Wednesday Show

El Pulpo and Chris Zaharias are set for the main event at Walkattion arena next Wednesday after a recent semi final ended with Zaharias winning during a shoe-tie disruption. An injury to Jim remained a shoulder issue, prompting calls for a rematch with a different referee.

el Pulpo Chris Zaharias Walkattion Arena Frothorer Carl Geyer Ya` Horas FI Pulpa Zahaving Jim Christal Gayor el Mulpo BP Harricon Gryer

Shaughnessy Pick Sparks Stanford Football Debate

Alumni praised and criticized Stanford's choice of Clark D. Shaughnessy as football coach with a five year contract. Some trustees and alumni support the move while others fault the pick and call for patience until next season to judge his impact on the struggling program.

Clark Shaughnessy Chicago Stanford University Tiny Whornhit Palo Alto Cali Clark D. Shaughnessy University of Chicago Claude E Ray Lyman Wilbur Stanford Shaughnessy Jeti Shaughnessy Tulane Loyola of New Orleans Amos Alonzo Stagg Big Ten University Le‘land Cutler San Franciscan University L. R. Wein~mann Board of Athletic Control Harlow Robert Robert Lawrence Shaw Santa Clara Don Colvin Grid DeGroot Fingl Thornhill Indians Dartmouth University of California At Los Angeles Horace Greeley Horace

Pace Setters Wood and Wehrle Lead Oakland Golf Round

Craig Wood and Wilford Wehrle led the $5000 Oakland 72 hole tournament second round with 35 32 and 26 25 respectively amid rain wind and standing water. Clayton Heafner and Kim Demaret trailed by one stroke with steady 34s as 19 players matched or beat par on Sequaysh course. Ed Oliver moved up from a rough start to finish strong after a tense first nine.

Oakland Calf Craig Wood Blond Professions Mamaronéck Wilford Wehrle Rockne Wis Wood Wehrle Clayton Heafner Linville N. G Youngster Kim Demaret Houston Texas Heafner Demaret Ed Oliver Hornell N.Y

Bobcats Top McMurry In Easy 54 28 Win

San Marcos report says Paul Carlisle and Carter Lomax led the Bobcats to a 54 28 victory over the visiting McMurry Indians of Abilene. Carlisle and Lomax formed the field goal duo for Southwest Texas Torchers.

San Marcos Paul Carlisle Carter Lomax Southwest Texas Torchers College Bobcats McMurry Indians Abilene

Rangers chase unbeaten mark in NHL history

The New York Rangers threat the 18 game unbeaten streak, after a 3 0 victory over Chicago while Boston beat Toronto 5 2 to stay tied for first. Goul dahl stumble noted as a casualty of the opener and Dave Kerr celebrated his thirtieth birthday with steady play.

Associated Press Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto New York Rangers Rangers Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens Boston Blues Winki Paul Goodman

Ice Hockey Results and Tonight's NHL Schedule

National League results include New York Bankers 5 over Chivivo 3 and Boston Bruina 5 over Torouto 2. International-American league saw Indianapolis beat New Haven 8 to 6 and St Paul top Tulsa 2. Tonight New York Americans visit Detroit while Omabh heads to St Louis.

New York Bankers Chivivo Boston Bruina Torouto Indianapolis New Haven St. Paul Tulsa New York Americans Detroit Americas Autocintinn Omabh SL Louis

Savold Eyes Madison Square Garden Bout With Pastor

New York Jan 12 promoter Mike Jacobs of the Twentieth Century Sporting Club said he was arranging a heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden on March 4 between Lee Savold of Des Moines and Bob Pastor of New York. Savold’s manager Pinkie George agreed, but Pastor’s manager James J Johnston was not receptive.

New York Mike Jacobs Twentiet Century Sporting Club Lee Savold Des Moines Bob Pastor Madison Square Garden Pinkie George Savold James J. Johnston Pastor

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