Lamesa Whites, Wichita Falls Open Light Polo Friday
Six teams entered the oldest cup polo tourney in Wichita Falls with Friday game set at Brackenridge Park. Lamesa Whites and Wichita Falls tied to open a bracket that includes Llano Raiders and San Angelo Rainbows, with finals slated next Wednesday at Brackenridge Park.
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Wichita Falls
Urmupt
SNL
Lameda Whites
West Texas
Brackenridge Park
Tamesa Tornadoes
San Angelo Rainbows
Llano Raiders
Buffs Edge South San 41 38 in Tight Gym Showdown
South San Antonio’s Robert Fain and Tech Bulls’ Jimmy Lawrence led scoring with 14 and 11 points as Tech held a slim 17 16 edge at halftime and never secured a clear margin. The midweek game ended with South San claiming a hard fought victory in a noisy gym setting.
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Vometice Games
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South Ban Gym
Bulls
Prank Runnel
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Jimmy Lawrence
Techs
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Keryville
South Sen
Mott Barrow Fain
Tamupieiayiti
Thades Feel—taree
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Burbank Bulldogs Triumph Over Hot Wells Five
Burbank Bulldogs beat Hot Wells Five 33 to 24 at Hot Wells gym Wednesday night. Yanky Vic Meqnera led with 14 points after a 1 point showing against Tech Tuesday. Bare bank Bulldogs built a 43 12 halftime lead, then extended the margin as Mazpero and teammates sealed the win. Hot Wells center Robin scored 8 for the Devils.
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Rosé Wallace
Jefferson Mustangs
Central Catholic Buttons
Jefferson
Zool
Pete Zumarippa
Central
Buttons
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Yanky
Vic Meqnera
Tech
Te Hot Wells Bite Devils
Barebank Bulldogs
Methodist
Theiyeupe
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HUF
Lanier Vokship Alamo Heights Rally
Lanier Vokship defeats Alamo Heights 44 to 36 in a Lanier gym game. Lanier led 25 to 15 at halftime as Bente Gutierrez scored 14 before fouling out. Referee Mike Williamson penalized multiple players, sending several Heights players to the bench for excessive fouls.
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Ane AsaMio
Muley
Velly
Lanier Vok
Lanier Gym
Lanier Jed
Iistf
Bente Gutierrez
Vor
Harry Teal
Mike Williamson
Rodrigues
Caregenco
Tivern
Lachet
Jane Bente
Cetraboy
Shaughnessy Swamped With Coach Interest and Speculation
Fragmentary notes discuss Shaughnessy potentially coaching at a college, with talk of forming an elite coaching group and attracting fraternity attention. Mentions of Stanford, Chicago, and 1940 plays hint at ongoing deliberations and possible off season coaching roles.
Stanford Hosts Cinderella Run Amid Gridiron Echoes
A garbled but vivid college football fragment recalls Stanford's unbeaten stretch and a transformative season narrative. It highlights strategic defenses, key opponents, and a tribute to memorable routes, while touching on figures like Shanghneessy and Willeam in a broader, retrospective mood.
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Cukehes
Stanford Stil
Shanghneessy
M Soviey
Spoute
Stanford
Willeam
Dealing Greenberg is Poor War Business Dear Editor
Sportlights critiques drafting Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers, arguing the plan harms government revenue by losing tax from a high salary while paying him army wages. It claims his absence harms the club, fans, and potential baseball productivity, calling the policy poor business though acknowledging defense needs.
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Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Hank
Uncle Sin
Greenberg
Detroit Ball Club
Hitler
Death of veteran wrestler Billy Edwards in fatal car crash
Billy Edwards, famed professional wrestler and showman, died in a head on collision while en route to a Dallas referee assignment. Eyewitness promoter George Sauer reported the crash that sent both vehicles off the road and left Edwards severely injured. His death shocks friends who recall his humor and stagecraft that popularized wrestling before its decline.
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Billy
Kansas City
San Antonio
George Sawer
Dallas
Billy Yen
Sauer
Edwards
Beth
Shaw
Hne
Mexico City
United States
Country Club Names Jimmy Langham Tennis Pro
The San Antonio Country Club has appointed Jimmy Langham, a 29-year-old cautious and diligent coach, as tennis professional. Langham, a homegrown talent, aims to develop local young players and bring skilled staff to bolster the club’s program.
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San Antonio
Langham
Che
Florida Trapshoot Opens With Tightly Contested Scores
In Punta Gorda Florida Sams of Aloe Georgia and Cal Ray of Conquille Ohio tied for high in class A after breaking 199 of 200 targets. Botee Garrett led class B with 16 of 200 at 16 yards. A Nelan of Boston claimed class C with 188. Mrs Lela Hall of Strasopark Massachusetts led the women’s national event with 180 of 200 targets.
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Punta Gorda
Fla
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Aloe
Cal
Ray
Conquille
Ove
Weddenfay
Botee
Garrett
A. P. Nelan
Boston
Tad
Lela Hall
Strasopark
Nationny Eminioe
Udlay
Gaminhie Corpets
Dallas Dentist Dr Leo Allred Receives Local Honor
Dallas based Dr Leo Allred a longtime Southwestern football official and local dentist received Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce recognition for distinguished service to the community. The award noted his volunteer work at the needy in the community center of Facle Mexico and cited his high school and college ties at Terrell Prep and AmbLa rliege.
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Dallas Dallas
Jen. B
Dallas
Southwestern
Aled
Facle Mexico
Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Terrell Prep
Women's Golf Prize Won At Brackenridge Park Event
In the Brackenridge Park Wotten's Golf Association weekly handicap, Mrs. J. K Klaus won with a net 78 after a 97-18-78 score. The second flight winner was Mrs. A. J. Krisch with a 82 and 27 putts led by Mrs M. K. Niel. A galf pall prize was awarded by Mrs. J. C. Jordy. Next Wednesday’s event will take place on Jimmy Morgan's junior course along the Predgtsburg highway starting at 9 a. m. The San Antonio Women's Golf Association schedule shows a Friday tournament at Fort Gam Houston links.
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J. K Klaus
A. J. Krisch
M. K. Nielsem Wen
Krish
J. C. Jordy
Jimmy Morgan
Prederictsburg Highway
In. m
San Antonio
Jefferson High awards Light Cup at first assembly
At Jefferson High 2200 students filled the school for the San Antonio Light all-sports trophy presentation. William M. McIntosh and principal T. Guy Hogers accepted the Silver statuette as Dr. Hutelin urged students to meet a wartime challenge. The event featured student leaders, music, invocation, and a lineup of sports focus and honors.
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San Antonio Light
Wiliam M. Mc~Intosh
the Light
T. Guy Hogers
Jefferson High
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Robert M. Hutetiln
Univer
Sity
Chicago
America
Jefferson
Citar
Tissell Bertsch
Hocey Swearingen
Jack Skiggs
Tierbert Yarborough
Ideal Orchestra
Catherine Clay
Lea Goodnotus
Mat Results Day The Associated Treen
Karol Krauser from Poland and Abe Chlenen from Chiesa post strong showing as results roll in. Event details unclear but names and nations indicate a sports or math related results update.
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Poland
Ener
Abe Chlenen
Chiesa
WOAIT Ans Aggie Football Banquet Airs on Radio
The Aint Trans Agee foothill banquet at College Sta nty Tuyday Whit will be aired over Radio WOAT. Fat Maherty of the WOAT staff will announce the program starting around 645 p.m.
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WOAT
Y M C A Cagers Narrow Win In Tight League Game
The Y M C A cagers known as the Dormitory Five battled in a close Y M C A league clash Wednesday night. The Tobins narrowly triumphed 46 to 43 as Martin sparked their offense with 24 points. Raymond, Raymondi and others struggled for the visitors against the home team’s defense.
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Martin
Ad Ams
Feller Best-Paid- Bradley, Newsom Tops-Briggs
Alya Bradley, president of the Cleveland Indians, maintains Bob Feller is the highest paid pitcher in baseball despite Buck Newsom. Figures vary. Feller’s salary plus endorsements roughly $37,000, with optimistic estimates near $40,000. Bradley insists Feller remains the top earner, even amid claims of Newsom’s $30,000 last year and a potential raise for 1941.
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Cleveland
Feller
Detroit
Tiger Buck Newsom
Alya Bradley
Cleveland Indians
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Buck Newsom
Newsom
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Tigers
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Baty Feltor
Hob’s. Peller
Stidham Goes to Marquette Grid Coach Post
Milwaukee January 3 Tom Stidham Oklahoma head coach and athletic director has virtually decided for the Marquette grid coach post. John L. Driscoll resigned after the 1940 season. Report confirmation was pending though Stidham was among those discussed. his Oklahoma contract was only one year out.
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Wis
Tom Stidham
University of Oklahoma
Hag Bern
Marquette Universty
John L. Driccoll
Marquette
Stidham
Oklahoma
Betty Plays Miss Berg in New Orleans Exhibition Foursome
In New Orleans on St Patrick's Day weekend, Betty Jamieson and Patty Berg, former champions who turned pro last year, will headline an exhibition golf foursome for charity. The match pairs two longtime rivals, both national figures, in a fundraiser supporting British tariffs awareness and local champions.
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New Orleans
Detty Jameson
Patty Berg
Borg
Fabio
Thong
Texas Tech to Name Coach Tuesday
Tubtock report states Texas Tech will name its football coach Tuesday after trimming the applicant list to five. Joh. Stangel said the athletic council will complete interviews by Saturday and the college board of directors will meet Tuesday to review recommendations. More than 100 applied for the post left by Pete Cawthon.
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Teal W. L. Stangel
Athletic Council
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College
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Pete Cawthon
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