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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1942

Page

10

Baylor's Surprise Team Faces Major Test In Dallas

Baylor's Bears, a surprise team this season, meet SMU in Dallas for a key early conference clash. The schedule signals a fierce Southwest race as Rice hosts Texas A&M Houston, and Baylor, Texas A&M, and SMU all contest pivotal tests with top contenders Arkansas, Kansas, and Rice looming. Texas A&M faces Texas Christian at College Station, while Texas meets Texas A&M at Fort Worth amid title implications.

Associated Fresh Dallas Houston Baylor Bears iFustanes Southern Methodist M. U. Fo Mustangs Agkansas Fie Rice Owls Texas A Rice Arkansas Aggies College Station Texas Texas’ Christian Fortworth

30 Murphys Root For Irish Captain

SOUTH HEND, Ind. van. 24 Norse Dame football captain-elect George Murphy, 17 pound end, leads a campus wave of 30 Murphys among Notre Dame students. The Kellys and Sullivans tie for second with 2% each. Murphy is the son of an Irish father and a Swedish mother.

South Hend Ind George Murphy Nore Dame Murphy Notre Dame Kellys Sullivans

Greenjeat tops three cushion title play in billiards event

Monmouths Halph Greenjeat the 17 time WAN and pocket billiards champion, makes his three cushion title run debut. He wins his first match 57 innings over John Fitzpatrick of Los Angeles, then defeats Arthur Thurnblad of Chicago as Willie Hoppe prepares for a Friday appearance. Other results include Otto Meiselt of Cleveland beating Wasterday and Rematch lineups featuring Creh, Ockebauch, and Rubino in ongoing matches.

Chicagy API Halph Greenjeat Monmouth WAN & Pocket Ewe Schaefer Cleveland Otto Meiselt Arthur Hurnblad Chicago Earle Ockebaueh Ponicht Willie Hoppe Prase Willie Hupre Walker Codtwan Ralph Greenteat Jeve Scheefer Arthur Tiarblad Elio Reisels Dein Fitepatricks Werle Tochabaugh Arthur Rubino

Boxing Card Results From Cities Across the Nation

Reports show Moleda besting Billy Conn in Pittsburgh on points while Maxie Berger over Carman Notch in Minneapolis by points and Tony Moust defeating Harvey Dirks in Chicago on points. Other bouts include Nate Ralden stopping Tather Brent in Chicago and Tony Larkin stopping Tommy Cross in Philadelphia. multiple venues feature outpoints and knockouts across Newark Trenton New York and Cincinnati with various losses and technical knockouts noted.

Cbnciclated Moleda Billy Conn Pittsburgh Henry Cooper Brooklyn Maxie Berger Bontreal Carman Notch Garfield N.F Tommy Cross Philadephie Howard Burton Ian Wilkes New York Bityd Asda Neulleske Sturgli Melin Battine Beacon N. Y Brown McKeesport Holyoke Mass Carmine Falta Srookisn Ul Lay Forlina Philadelphia Sarasols Fia

$600000 Purses Headed for Hialeah Meet

Miami fin January reports $600000 in purses for a 46 day Hialeah Park meeting opening Wednesday. About 2000 thoroughbreds expected as California track closings shift horses to Florida. Major races include the $50000 Widener add-on and $25000 Flamingo on February 28 with a $30000 inaugural Handicap prize.

Miami Fin Tilaleah Park California Santa Anita Hinlenh Perormers Midand Charledon Pictor Porter Cap Bieleah

Army League Starts January 22 With Ten Teams

Army League organized at downtown meeting will begin games Thursday night January 22. Games set for Mondays and Thursdays at 7 oclock across five venues Fort Sam Houston Brooks field Kelly field Randolph field and Camp Normoyle. Schedule being prepared to include 10 teams from Fort Sam Houston units such as Brooks Duncan Kelly Randolph and divisions artillery and special units.

M. CG Fort Sam Houston Brooks Field Kelly Field Randolph Field Brooks Duncan Kelly Randolph Fields

Mickey Cochrane Seeks Navy Berth

Mickey Cochrane a former Detroit Tigers star said he was offered service as an aide in the U S Navy in the physical education branch under Lieut Com Gene Tunney. The 39 year old former player said he underwent a preliminary exam three months ago and is now a salesman for a Detroit manufacturer while reviewing cattle and stock interests at the National Western Stock Show and considering a ranch purchase near Missoula.

Denver Gordon Mickey” Cochrane Iran Mike Detroit Tigers United States Navy Gene Tunney Cochrane Bob Detroit Bings

Tucker's Sub Does Okay in Big Six Conference Play

A disrupted game when star center Gerald Tucker was sidelined prompts Coach Bruce Dieke to bench role players. Paul Heap, veteran of Oklahoma Sooners, steps in as top scorer guiding Oklahoma to a 47 to 40 win over Kansas State in a Big Six matchup. Byrnie Caplin appeals ruling on fraud convictions is rejected. his prison term remains in force.

AIG Tan Gerald Tucker Tk Riling Bruce Dieke Paul Heap Oklahoma Sooner Paul Drake Heap Kansas State

LSU Debates Ending Intercollegiate Sports amid World Strains

Bernie Moore, LSU football and track coach, received a one year contract extension while LSU’s board weighs the possibility of dropping intercollegiate athletics. The board postponed action due to existing contracts with other colleges and asked for a comprehensive plan to expand intramural programs.

Moore University Athetic Department

Texan Rodeo Winner at National Western Rodeo

A Texas rider Vicl Schwarz from Wichita Falls won saddle bronc money at the National Western Stock Show rodeo night. George Wardiey of Roswell New Mexico took second and Fred Badsky of Denver placed first in bareback bronc with Hoyt Helmer from Wichita Falls also a top finisher.

Denver Vicl' Schwarz Wichita Falls Texas Lash Nieht George Wardiey Roswell N. M Fred Badsky Hoyt Helmer Wichita Fails

Louis Figures in Numbers Tale at Boxing Show

In New York on January 15 Morlem’s players chased 258 on the lottery while Joe Louis knocked out Buddy Baer. Yesterday they listed 314 as his draft registration number at Fort Jay. Neither number hit, underscoring the gap between Louis and the numbers.

Wew York Morlem Joe Louis Buddy, Baer Joe Fort Jay Louis

Karnes City to Host Strong Class A Basketball Tourney

Karnes City high school hosts a two day basketball tournament January 23 and 24 with sixteen Class A teams. Coaches report strong entries including Floresville Sutherland Springs Stockdale Pleasan ton Seguin Yorktown Kenedy Pettus Pawnee Three Rivers Edgwood South San Antonio Edison and host Karnes City. Trophies will be awarded for first second third and consolation. Drawings occur Thursday at Kill Week and brackets are sent to participating schools.

Karnes City J. W. Johnson Floresville Sutherland Springs Stockdale Path Pleasanton Seguin Yorktown Kenedy Pettus Pawnee Three Rivers Edgewood San Antonio South San Antonio Hdison

Alamo League Basketball Schedule Confused

The Peacock Fowls were to meet the Teth B team this afternoon at Woodlawn gym for a league game starting at 4 o'clock. Jefferson B hosted Burbank BR at 4, and Brackenridge gym hosted at 6:46.

Woodlawn Gymnasium Jefferson B Burbank Ant Brackenridge

Abilene Christian College Defeats St Mary's University

Abilene Christian College topped St Marys University of San Antonio 40 to 13 in a Monday basketball game, the first in a two game series hosted in Abilene. The report notes a wartime theme with local service and defense stamp efforts tied to the event.

ACC St. Mary's U Abilene

Rumors Cubs Consider Training Camp Move

Rumors report that the Chicago Cubs may train on the Pacific coast with San Antonio as a possible site. The Miss ion baseball club office indicated no confirmation yet and the chamber of commerce would handle possible aspects of any move.

Gateago Chicago Pacific Coast San Antonio Misslon Baseball Club Cammer Chicago White Sox Antonio

Red Cross Bowl Rally Boosted by San Antonio Bowlers

Four star managers unite to back the Red Cross bowling rally in San Antonio. Local merchants and prize sponsors praise the effort and pledge support as bowlers prepare special events for the Western Auto awards.

J. G. Bridges Summers Drug Stores Tom Leslie Bowman Bowman San Antonio Aplrit FL. Wirth Jr Security Finance Harry Fish Vogue Red Cross G. Clavnerman Amalie Oil Vie Red Cross Movement Messet Uore Hojlivic

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