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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1941

Page

7

Chicago Fans Open to Wildcats Adoption

Chicago, Nov. 1. Intercollegiate football at the University of Chicago ended two years ago, and now Daily Northwestern invites Chicago students to adopt Northwestern as their grid alma mater. The piece notes Chicago wants a team, has spirit, and welcomes new adherents while Pulse promotes Northwestern. Some students circulated petitions for adopting the Chicago Bears.

Chicago University of Chicago Northwestern Daily Northwestern Anh Pulse Midway Polse Chicago Bears

Too Much Magruder for Alamo Heights

Magruder dominated for San Marcos, scoring, throwing a pass for a score, kicking an extra point, and setting up seven first downs as they defeated Alamo Heights 13 to 0. Ralph Allsworth and Jack Judinaler led rushing for the Mule team, while Heights struggled to mount an attack.

Gm Wimricaiee Alamo Heights Mules San Marcos High School Rattlers Heights Stadium Robert Magruder San Marcos Ralph Allsworth Jack Jud Inaler Rattler Ellsesth Judiwater DU Willams Rattler Jett Mogrider the Rattlers Saaily Starilag Willemse Whitenant T. Raley Covey Eee Gardin Giese Vardu Esprin Utieroede Moka

Weather Warm for South West Grid Games in Dallas

Strong breeze and cool conditions greet fans for four football games in the Southwest Conference at the Dallas stadium complex. Texas and SMU draw attention as Baylor and TGU head to Waco with favorable footing, while Rice meets Centenary and Aggies clash with Arkansas in a day of late fall grid action under clear skies.

Dallas BR Bright Texas Baylor T.G.U Waco Aggies Arkansas Moraton Fronarly Linnups Diep Centenary Treseh Vesee Brannon Weath Barwell Withinarat Sloan Belial Hemhe Babyhenty Methaugie Bindi Jon Taeh Ackhringn Nace Brumley A. ' Org Warner Houston Rice Owls Aplle Houston

Texas Colleges Triumph Over Trinity In Turbulent Game

Abbreviated report details a high scoring clash as Texas College Pirates defeated Trinity University 13 to 6 before home fans. Key plays included a long elude by Hawt Gp and Elrod across the goal, with Butch ONelli delivering a second score for the Pirates and Buddy Mosford contributing for Trinity in a frantic early game.

Roy Trinity University Exen Ieipletbreater Elrod Butch Onelli Eeveh Buddy Mosford Trinty Pirator Pirate Kaecke Charley Mayied Denton North Texas State College University of Texas Woilers Uiit Woed Vaughn

Faded Portrait of Missouri Saddle Horse Authority Dies

Columba Mo July 15 A prominent Missouri authority on saddle horses L Pine Jack Harrison died in Boones county after a watercraft accident Saturday. He authored Famous saddle horses and Distinguished Horse men He formerly ran a Montrose stock farm near Mex co with brother T B Harrison Their greatest horse was Rewenmark sire of Rex McDonald and many noted saddlebreds in the era.

Columbia Noy Pine Jack Harrison Missouri Boones County Montrose Mexco Rewenmark Rex McDonald Notaethet

Central 6 Laredo 0 in non conference clash

Central Catholics Buttons from San Antonio defeated Laredo Tigers 6 to 0 at Shirley DaCamera Memorial. Jack Gaynes 23 yard run provided the touchdown after a strong first half defense. two-point conversion failed. Laredo moved the ball but fumbled in scoring range and produced no points.

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Golfers gain yards in Mexico City altitude

In the Mexican amateur championships at 8000 feet, golfers reported longer drives. Buddy Ward noted drives of 270 to 280 yards vs home totals around 225. Players said air thinness and altitude boost distance, with many good drives around 290 yards at the club.

Mexico City Nav Chamber of Commerce Mexico Buddy Ward U.S Mexico City Country Club Willam Kennedy AL Espiliesa Morehan Fred Perry Imo Antil

Women golfers hold Fort Sn Houston tournament

The San Antonio Women’s Golf association hosted a mixed play event at Fort Sam Houston with results led by Mrs Harold Francic cefented vivs and Mrs Ry Sparkoma defeating Mrs A F Rose. Other matches included Mrs Gresham over Lea Christoph er and Mrs Gayl Menger over San Kone 3 and 2.

San Antonio Galf! Association Fort Sn Houston Harol Francei M.A. Siteh Ry & Sparkoma A. F. Rose Mra. BR M. Gresham Lea Christopher Gayl Menger San Kone Strayer Tom Burger Neilson Harvald Kayton Civarge Terrell Mix N. Leavitt ML B Kilian

Peacock 26 0 Victory Closes Season For Peacock Fowls

The Peacock Military Academy Fowls defeated the Lantar team 26 to 0 at Peacock Field to finish their league schedule. Valesping halted a drive with a 9 yard interception return for a sensational score. Parr Qasting Ward Bethen Birnie starred for Peacock. Sunter Marliney led Santer on M U V8 OKLATONA.

Fay Abrdrnne Joe Cotten Tenry Valesping Earl Pollard Pach Albert Cardenas Peacock Military Academy Fowls Lantar Peanock Field Fetals Valesping Charles Parr Joe Qasting Wille Ward Robert Bethen Len Birnie Peascock Robert Sunter I{imne] Marliney Santer

Eagles tumble after 7-0 loss in district clash

Brackenridge defeated the Eagles 7-0 as Kerrville and Austin chart race implications. The Eagles, held scoreless, saw their district title hopes slip with Austin driving the pace while Brackenridge and Jeffingston vie for second. Munson and Hartinswood led the Maroons defense and Michel Brackenridge capitalized on key plays to seal the victory.

Munson Eagle Tne Austin Denes Eagles Austin U Hrackenridge Naesthii Curiaily Cento Seentey Aualin Toi Farwavita Wiener Varia Agurnag Pinta

Matched Golfing Legend Jones Unveils Bold Fire Use

ATLANTA November 1 2 Grand Summer Gobby Jones learns of a new use for bombs in a golf round with Captain A G Talbot of Hoys Te juntrious or chipping incendiaries bombs into the sea from an airplane carrier deck Captain Talat told James how an officer practicing with a nirlick when planes attacked brought the glob into effortless use by piloting the incendiaries off deck There was nothing to it Hinch the United noted with a grin

Atlanta Gobby Jones Bts Owl A. .G. Talbot H.oys Talat Janes

Robinson Defeats Zivic For Twenty-Sixth Victory

Ray Robinson, a tall Harlem fighter, outboxed and outlasted Fritz Zivic in a ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Robinson won decisively with better punches, earning his 26th professional win as 20,457 fans filled the arena. Zivic, a former welterweight champion, was staggered but never knocked down, while Robinson rose to claim the victory in a strong display.

Gayle Talbot New York Madison Square Garden Ray Robinson Filtere Zivie Fritzio Rng Robinson Joe Ahi Batile Cackoy Tau All Negro Kki Debrols Harlem 4Ivic Hug Zivie Minster

Fog Halts Sunset League Football Match in California

In Long Beach California heavy fog halted a Sunset league game between Fullerton and Long Beach Jordan high schools at halftime with Jordan leading 7 to 0 on a first period score by captain Whitey Anderson. Local officials suspended play due to visibility and resumed only if conditions allowed.

Long Beach Caill Fullerton Jordan Whitey Anderson

Nine Perfect Records Highlight Texas High School Football

Texas districts feature nine undefeated teams including Corpus Christi, Amarillo, Sunset, Masonic Home Fort Worth, and Temple. Big matchup saw the high-scoring Panthers vs Buccaneers draw 600 fans. Corpus Christi led with 15 first downs and 159 rushing yards as the state’s top clash loomed in semi finals. Marquee results include Sunset topping Longview 24-7 and Masonic Home beating Fort Worth Tech 30-6. McAllen upset by Brownsville 6-0, Lamesa defeated by Sweetwater 27-14, and Denton Dunked by Glen High. The standings mix suggests a crowded chase for district titles.

Panthers Bucs Jubhin Corpus Chilati Stalduties Bobh Latshkin Rconing Panther Hanes Bucraneest Corps McAllen Brownsville Elire Amarillo Sunset Ballast Paris Masonic Home Fort Worth Sweetwater Temple Waco Contos Cocés Creek Aimarius Texarkana Sunset Boat H Longyinn Fort Worth Tech Lamesa Hillshoro Bryan Conroe Livingston Goose Creek Galveston

Rising Jetfs 3 Get fly

A blitz of the late season grid report highlights the Rising Jets rolling to a decisive win over Tech Buffaloes. Jeffs show steady improvement with key plays from Turley Reeves Parker and Fulling as they thwart Tech scoring on several drives and push ahead with a multi score margin.

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Randolph Playing Camp Hulten Eleven in Palacirs

Fragmentary note records Randolph Playing Camp Hulten Eleven heading to Palacirs for a match with Can Vien, with unclear figures. Mentions Rabbie's before ladies and Army Jeague Tey, suggesting a local league or club event. Names appear garbled and uncertain.

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