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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1940

Page

7

1919 racing scandal linked to Black Abn bribery, says Simpson

Deputy DA William E Simpson tied California race fixing to a national syndicate accused of bribery during 1919 world series schemes. He named members linked to the Chicago White Sox bribery and urged a broader investigation into crooked races across the country. Indictments in Chicago charged two jockeys for batteries used to stimulate horses at race tracks. Dellow and Ziegler faced possible sentences and fines.

Los Angeles TNS William E Simpson California Bavenall Simpson Chicago Cincinnati Reds Caiturnia Jack “Dine Kibo Blapson Reuip White Sox Cook County Grand Jury John Dellow Walter Siegler Dellow Sportsman's Park Deliow Eugene Ziegler Hawthorne Horne Heslap Mves Stratford Ont Can

No Evidence of Cornell Signalling Reported

WEW YORK November 24 Responding to Ohio State protests that Coseh Car Snavely of Cornell had called signals from the sidelines for the Buckeyes against the Buckeyes Saturday executive director Bushnell of Eastern Intercollegiate Athletics said no tribe to support the charge. He wrote to Obi Stile director of athletics at Ohio State that reports of the offense are not substantiated and would not have incurred penalties if officials had played the rule against unsportsmanlike conduct.

WEW York Ohio State Coseh Cornell Benen Bix Reds Buckeyes Asx Hushbvell Te. W. St. John Obty Stile Bushnell

San Marcos Rattlers topples Alamo Heights in district clash

San Marcos built an early 18 0 lead and rode two first period touchdowns to a strong start against Alamo Heights. Ralph Ellsworth scored on a 5 yard run but was ruled out of bounds on a 90 yard play. The Mules faced a slim chance at regional glory despite a District 30 A bid.

Alamo Heights Mules San Marcos Rattlers Mules Ralph Elswartts We Mules Hinbly Ellsworth Dartmouth Columbia Lou Stanford Cornell Jack Naylor Lions Naylor Cehimbia Mike Ruddy Rudy Acros Aidgnsen Texas Uapits Whitten Davis Baylor Hind Fingeran Gene Redford Souther Dick Flarhini St. Alary

Lytle Earns Seventh Straight Victory Over Pleasanton

Lytle high school boosted their win streak to seven by routing Pleasanton 22 to 0 on a muddy field Friday night. E Spitingel ran in three touchdowns and Crawford added two as Townsend kicked extra points. Lytle hosts Charlotte next Friday.

Lytle Lytle, Way Lytle High Acho Pleasanton E. Spititingel Craford Townsend Gharlotte

Peacock Win Streak Ends at St Anthony’s

The Pesent Milkery Academy Fowls finally fell 7-0 to St Anthony's B team on Friday afternoon. A scoreless game broke late as regulars Bill Wehrling John Otonher Dick Beaulieu and Daley entered the final quarter. Welling threw a 40 yard touchdown to Vic Francisconally to break the goose egg, ending Peacock’s long scoring run. First downs favored the Jackets BtoB.

Mlikery Academy St. Anthony's Finatestelagers St Anthony's Tela Bill Wehrling John O'tonher Dick Beaulieu Daley Vic Francisconally Peacock Jackets

First Place in San Antonio Women’s Golf Tourney

Mrs. A. E. Brown won the weekly handicap event of the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association at the San Antonio Country Club. The article notes next week’s tournament will be held at Houston, Por Bam.

A. E. Brown San Antero

Chaltedon Captures Pimlico Feature in Rainy Mile

Brain's Chaltedon won by a couple of lengths over Can't Wait with jockey George Woolf guiding, clocking 2 03 1 9 amid a muddy Pimlico track. Myron Saiz's Can't Wait was runner-up as two-horse field limited placings. Net payoffs included 240 dollars. the event was part of a broader racing day with other stakes and betting interest.

Pimlico Mit Brain Chaltedon Myron Saiznick Tockey George Woolfpatrict Alfred Gwytine Vanierbilt Catalt Payne Whitney Westchester Baltimore Hash Taloland Wit Hal Price Steadtey Jilly Se Hg Lydiner

Antlers Triumph Over Indians 12 6 in Canyon Game

Kerrville Nov 2 Antlers beat Indians 12 6 as Haglandale and Tivy produced multiple drives. Coleman and Boulinghouse scored after steady advances while Harlandale starred in rushing and passing for the Antlers. Hardin Simmons eyes more passing as they prep for West Texas State game in Canyon.

Kerrville Playhns Viola Gestapo Thomas Jefferson Autlere Har‘Jandale Indians Brackeniige Thiren J. D. Bryan Bill Denham McDonald Mayer Stricuy Tigy Coleman Boutinghouse Robertson Maxwell Boulinghouse Lineuss Harlandaie Nryant Cumminge Endz Durda Taeklen Palmer Ghd Crain Toekdes Olimpnne Renter Shay Bryass Denhant Goode Hackebiel BR. Mcionald Paltorr Dentin Ivy Day Jeter Oddar Thurman Helman Hillard Nicholls Citorde McDuffity Coke Rowfinghouse Goleman Pickens Bmccoun Williams Huth Gous Tolliver Charasher Panaltier Harlandale Thuy

Kew Pro Coach Named Buffalo Indians Leader

Former Finneas university quarterback Ola Neamuih was named head of the Buffalo Indians in the American Professional Football league today, succeeding Enel Red Belck, a former Manhattan college guard, in a move affecting the team leadership and on field plans.

KEW Buffalo Ola Neamuih Finneas University Raul Buffalo Indians Enel “Red” Belck Manhattan Rolleye

Doe Leads Double Life Near Bandera

Nov 2 Austin report on a doe found near Bandera County by game department officials. Details describe one doe captured and taken to a house, another said to have fled into the wilds. Text is fragmented and partially unreadable.

Doe Bandera Austin J. Bussa Ranch Bandera County Game Department Teele Cee

Aggies eye all American honors amid star chatter

Aggies mix talk of two All-Americans, Kimbrough and Boyd, with Jim Thomason praised as a top blocker and receiving pass catching praise. Marvin Pugh is highlighted as a strong backfield candidate, while Winstead weighs ideas for a multi man All-American backfield and the slim odds of landing Robnett, leaving the outcome to late campaign form and voters.

Aggies Kimbrough Boyd Big Jim Thomason Ags Thomason Winstead Aome Wey Pugh Kimtrough Tommy Harm Ageles Materiall Robnett Star Bucks Thommson

Simms Explains Loss No Time for Football Notes

Mose Simms cites a hectic travel and practice schedule as the reason for a football loss. He mentions his eighth grade teammates and unnamed Marys, recounting trips through New York and Brooklyn last Sunday. He plans another drill Saturday and a scouting trip to Halistan, with November 9 guiding the upcoming schedule.

Simms Mose Simms Mary Nari Dakota New Hampshire New York The Rats Mary'a Loig Jannd Brooklyn Halistan Texas A Ballera Alamo Okia Gly Us Tito Getiedule

Sugar Bowl Good Seats Snapped Up

New Orleans ticket sales for the New Year's Day Sugar Bowl raced ahead as 000 to 6000 seats moved at the box office in a single day. Bondholders and guarantors had reserved seats, with mail orders still arriving. Speculation swirls around which colleges may be named this year.

Chicago Ohlenka Borane Menson Sporckmat Gacka Atrobe Uw Laatch Todd Gates New Orleans Nor Ian—Thouanis Parson Lolane Aln. Goldberg Bparts Assesselion Tsching Doday Texas A Viclar Termorise Reston College

Texas and SMU clash in Memorial Stadium gridiron battle

Two unpredictable Southwest Conference teams Texas and SMU meet at Austin with a grudge aura as 20 000 fans expected. Texas seeks rebound after a loss to Rice while SMU opens conference play after three wins and a tie in a tense showdown.

Taneuyes Austin Texan Dawson Jackson Mullenwer Jonnston Layden Dehelales Defezer Howard Aten Uarnlir Luke Wendull Texas Ageitel Rice Ios Pontes

Cornell Looms Over Lions In Closed Cage of Ibay

Ithaca scene centers on Cornell under Carl Snavely with Lou Little’s Columbia as a dogged foe. The Lions, trailing in the season, face a critical test amid talk of the best Cornell team in years and predictions of the upset watch. Collegiate tactics and coaching signals draw scrutiny as both sides seek advantage in a high stakes clash.

HOB Considine Ithaca Ithaca Cay Carl Cornell Tech Fis St. Joan Ohio State la Bean Bt. John's School

Six-man showdown set as Suthernland Springs visits Poth

In District 18 six-man play, Suthernland Springs Frogs travel to Path High to face the Pirates in a battle for the conference title. Suthernland Springs holds the edge with recent strong form, aiming to extend dominance after earlier defeat of Path this season. The game promises a high-caliber showcase between two long-standing rivals led by coaches Ralph Starnes and J. D. Carlisle.

Floresville Wilson County Sutherland Springs Frogs Path Pirates of Path High School Iroga Springs Path Club J. D Carlisle Foth Nore Ralph Starnes Frogs Lough Pirates Suttherland Sprines Hatletsvie Dryhmas

Boys Club Loop Worlds Ween Detailed

Fragmentary OCR text references a boys club event and individuals including Tony Ray, Mme Howe, and Richard Ganhin but the majority of names, actions, and details are unclear. Summary focuses on a renamed event with unspecified results and participants, lacking concrete facts.

Wesley Gyi Kolley Tony Ray Mme Howe Vane Richard Ganhin Ted Distam

Midnight Star and Dallas Show Stage Night of Stakes

Dallas November 2 featured a charity horse show with two $1000 stakes. Rhythm Step from Glad Acres won over Midnight Star of Leisure Hour stables in the gelding class, while Strolling Jim, Chicago owned, topped the walking horse class. Caesar ridden by T. M. Sweezy claimed Jumping, and other winners emerged in various divisions including bay geldings, harness mares, and palomino classes.

Dallas Rhythm Step Glad Acres Farm of Palms Star of Leisure Hour Stables San Antonio Chanplan of Artética Strolling Jim K. Be Manning Chicago Bupger Boo Pirk~ens Burton Strolling Jre Tennessee Cresar T. M. Sweeey Beaver Crossing Neb T. FH. Keahey Canton Charles H. Did Arlington King's Flanking Princess Rendeavour Stables Dallna Wort Edgar Brown Dr Orange Nes Pony Clnassea Raise Sell Riggins Lovely McDonald Bartleevile Okla Clurta Blower Leisuire Hoat San Ancoto Claudlaey Frory Greenhilt Farm Tulsa Dr. Kenhey Dav Dalliis

St Louis to host Trans Miss Golf Championship

The annual Trans-Mississippi golf tournament will be played next June at Sunset Golf Club in St Louis. Announcement came Saturday, with tentative dates under review and preparations underway.

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