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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1942

Page

6

Southwest conference weighs dropping minor sports

Dallas reporters cover spring sessions where faculty and athletic directors discuss budget cuts for the Southwest Conference. Major sports football basketball baseball and track remain. tennis and golf likely disappear due to equipment costs and scarce resources. Some schools may trim freshmen eligibility and adjust schedules to align with government policies, while intramurals and fencing or swimming may be dropped to save money.

Dallas James H. Stawart Athieticy Ab Southern’ Methodist University Wil Wrest Arkansas Lors

Texas players reach Southwest tennis finals in Dallas

Two University of Texas lads Waller Driver and John Hickman of San Antonio advanced to the singles finals for the Southwest Conference crown in Dallas. Driver defeated Bill Blaylock 7-5 2-6 4-6 6-1 after a five-set quarter, while Hickman beat Fred Higginbotham 6-2 10-8 6-2 in straight sets as doubles pairing Rodgers and Gladman seeded to salvage glory.

Dallas University of Texas Waller Driver Johu Gfickenas San Antonio Aclmber Tomorow Driver Bill Blaylagh Texas Hickman Fred Higginbotham Southern Uiversity Istitule Jack Rodgers Ray Gladman Favornter Rodgers Gladaian Nile Albright Baylor

Rodeo Thrills Return at Lions Field with Crowds and Crashes

The rodeo lights up Lions Field with Saturday night performances and a Sunday show. Announcer Brooks Woods hails Charlie Hood and rival riders like Leslie Hood and H. D. Tepten as top finishers in steer riding and bulldogging. Fans report spectacular wrecks as 3000-pound beasts collide with riders, while Weaver and Juanita Weaver entertain with South American tricks and Miss Sue Savage adds flair.

Lions Field Uilian Defense Grahme Brooks Woods Seid Charlie Hood Leslie Hood Segeond H. D. Tepten Les Reeves Leslie Hand Wayne Ewing Texas Conners Ben da Weeds Riley Brant Leelie Hood Atu Weaver Juanita Weaver Lady Sue Savage Duncan Field Sandy Liver Sith Vic] Rogers Hig Ste Cadl

Texas A&M's Cummins and Bueek Vie For Southwest Title

In Dallas Roy Bueek and Bill Cummins of Texas A&M headline a high stakes rush to decide the Southwest Conference title. Texas favored to win. Bueek seeks double hurdles, Cummins aims for both races as Rice and SMU trail. Finals feature top marks in 100 and 440 yard dashes with Sampson and Hey Spencer sidelined by injuries.

Dallas Texas Roy Bueek Rive Bill Cummins Littlefield Josh Aggies Rice Bueck Libtichild Cumming Roy Bill Littlething Aggie Owl Owndyste Agegles Southern Methodist Tring Christian Acvanses Cummins and Neal Hatok Nall Kemmigh Stallings Sey Mac Amethild Jean Wiren Christopher Bucek’s.Arxannas Alan Hey Spencer Tyalin Ingedes Mesard Seauny Iheans Rawnlen Lohans Eistome Whean Berlaint Wilton Howell Johan Merebin Nurdheys Hunt Chantiing Ineie Hee Recond Facades Teans Bill Mitchell Texas A M. Tourth Don Burleson Roy Dueck Mav Jimmy Tate Miles Mefonia Hise Tine Curmins Jacques Mitchell Burek B Minor Tate Bee The Finch When Caldwell Towles Jeft Davis Steve Lepie Alamo Heights Ralph Ellsworth Sheldon Leo Wharton Ish School Pat Goose Creek Austin el Paso Edgewood

Aggies Tie Texas Rivalry as Stevenson Dominates

In Austin the Aggies rode Charles Stevenson to an 8-3 win over Texas, sealing at least a tie in the Southwest Conference race. It marked Stevenson’s tenth conference victory as the Longhorns lose momentum in the two game series.

Associated Drees Ventus A Aggies Austin Texas Longhorns Charles Stevenson Texas Stevenson Langhorns Rico Texas Christan Fort Worth Wraternay Texas Christian Rice Owls Ageerd Owls Noime Wes

Three Times Up Three Winning Hits for Blues

Kansas City Blues rely on former Yankee infielder Mereeable Jack to deliver in pinch hitting. After suffering three injuries he produced three decisive hits including a game winning double in the second game to defeat Toulsville and secure a league lead for Kansas City.

Kansas City Jack Kansas City Blues Toulsvile

Preakness Stakes Set For Three Thirty-Five PM Start At Pimlico

Baltimore racing fans anticipated a slam-bang Preakness with Shutout the Derby winner aiming to repeat, facing nine rivals including Devil Diver Colchis and Sun Again. The mile and three sixteenths race drew a crowd near 46,000 to Pimlico with a purse around 58,000 to the winner and total purses near 78,910.

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Preakness Lineup From Baltimore May 3 Second Stakes Field

The May 3 Preakness Stakes lineup lists fifty second running details for one mile and three sixteenths. Entries for Milray Fac carries 126 pounds with notable names Mrs Payne Whitney ArcaraRS William Wondwarg 2 Stout 10-1 Mrs Barclay Moughana bay 28-1 Ben F Whitaker L Haws Bet Touts Mayer J Westrope etc.

Baltimore Nowern At. Milray Fac Payne Whitney Arcara Willian Wondwarg Stout Barclay Moughana Bay Ben F. Whitaker Haws Bet Touts & Mayer J Westrope Wright Emerson Wondward Bierman AL Kobath Hs Juntes Warren Wilelt W. Bailset Sterling Clack G. Weecl Tel Treenhee Stable Entey

Hectic Texas track meet yields mixed finals results

The report details numerous athletes and schools from Austin Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio contesting finals with times and distances. Key figures include Joe Dines Thomas Tope and J J Cox among others, with qualifications noted across sprint fields long jump and hurdles. The piece also mentions Prexy Trautman marriage in Louisville as a side item.

Jeffs Sitting Pretty for State Title

San Antonio and Houston contenders dominated the state track scene with Jeffs and Davis among top performers. A 54 feet 87 inches shot put mark led the field as finals began, with multiple schools advancing in sprints, relays, and field events. Sunset teams claimed several finals spots, while San Antonio's Sunset and El Paso entrants joined the hunt for the interscholastic crown.

Austin Goose Creek el Paso Edgewood Jone-Men

Missions Beat Cats Move To Dallas Night Showdown

The San Antonio Missions defeated the Dallas Cats 4 3 in a Friday game opening a series in Dallas. Sid Paterson drove in the decisive run in the eighth after a sharp single, with Witte and Hafey delivering key hits. The win improves the Missions as they head into a Sunday doubleheader with renewed offense.

Dallas 7Th Worth San Antonio Missions Rebels Sid Patersott Peterson Lock Hafey Mancuso Tifa Clifton Ata Kno Rm Witte Heussmann Hausman Tucker Batt Szuch Muareuso Cats Ote Garrison Zaria Tir Ath Baron White Lucan Rolandson Loana Missions Met

Light Wanted Ads Boost Local Profits in San Antonio

An old advertisement pitches Light Want Ads as a cost effective way to generate thousands in profit for San Antonio residents. It promises broad reach via the Light Want Ad Minuter on Brandeage Street, urging readers to place ads through Telephone F123 for quick results.

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