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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1940

Page

10

Carver Sees Big Ten Edge In Fordham Purdue Preview

In a New York preview dated November 6, analyst Carver argues the Big Ten holds the edge over Fordham and Purdue in the upcoming sixth revival of a yearly clash. He notes Purdue’s steady improvement, while Fordham faces doubts about depth and timing as he selects Purdue to pull ahead in a decisive, season-opening test.

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Kansas City Americans Open Season in St Louis

Kansas City Americans of the American Hockey Association arrive after a week of practice in Sault Ste Marie Michigan. The club opens the season on Sunday November 10 in St Louis. The majority of the squad is new with nine newcomers including Billy Aec TM Hadaga.

NEADY

Indians Boss Tuesday Name In Cleveland Boss Tuesday

Cleveland's new baseball manager will be announced Tuesday as Alva Bradley says Cochrane is not being considered. He has talked with Roger Peckinpaugh and Lake Sewell, while many names circulate as candidates to replace the discharged Oxer Vitt.

Cleveland Alva Bradley Cochrane Rinning Detroit Roger Peckispaugt Cievelana Lake’ Sewell Rogers Morheby Bradley Oxnr

Feller Runner-Up. Hank Greenberg MVP in Detroit shift

The Baseball Writers honor Hank Greenberg as the season’s most valuable player with 292 points and 24 writers voting. Bob Feller places second with 222 points, while Jor DiMaggio falls to third with 151 points. Other top vote getters include Buck Newsom, Lou Boudreau, and several Detroit and Chicago players.

Greenbrre Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hank Gaye Greenberg Ae Biege Oo Bob Felter Cleveland Walter Dohtson Lefiy Grove Jor DiMaggio New York Buck Newsam Detroit Lou Boudreau Jimmy Foxx Boston Schoolboy Rowe Rudy ‘York Woreenberg Ray W Radcliff St. Louis Lage Ane Pling Chigaeo Roy Weatherly Gleveland Nick Bartell Jon Kubil Cheape Bled Ted Lyons Chicago Lou Finney Elden Auker Fowteen McCosky Met Olayers Mack Anker

Aggies face SMU in main Southwest football test

Sportlights notes The Light sports editor Harold Scherwitz discusses the upcoming Texas A and M and Southern Methodist football clash. He recalls last year’s rain victory by A and M and suggests the Aggies saved form for the Saturday showdown while SMU has progressed steadily this season.

Sportlights Harold Scherwitz the Light Washington Southwest Vnte Texas Aggies Southern Methodist Aggie College Station Aggies

Aggie Defense Faces Mustangs In Saturday Clash

Texas A and M braces for a tough showdown with SMU as Aggie defenders showcase experience in pass defense and interceptions. The defense has limited opponents to low scoring, while offense relies on power drives and big plays.

Sugar Bowl thoughts swirl around Tennessee Texas A&M

New Orleans observers debate the Sugar Bowl invite with Tennessee favored to defeat Texas A&M for a January 1 showdown. Texas A&M, California, Boston College, and Tulane links color the chatter as Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl pecking orders mix with coach comments and fan sentiment.

New Orleans UPI Texas Ag Boston College Tennessee Texas A Aggies John Kimbozen Pasadena Bernie Moore Louisiana State Cible Witter Sports Association Sugar Bow Aid Jae Des Foothell Coumder The Vols Bork i Mrerk Frad Digby Fimes-Picayune Ags Argies Tulane Dallas Pacific Civic

Central Button Schedules Busy Week With Three Games

Central Button faces a tight stretch, adding a third game next Friday after back to back Thursday and Sunday contests at Tech Field. The schedule lists opponents Galveston Woods Boy’s Kirwin Hint Kang and Pexsock Fowl, all set for Tech venues.

Central Lanigr Tech Field Woods Boy Kirwin Hint Kang Galveston Tech

History of Valuable Award Winners in Major League Baseball

A compact chronology lists American League Most Valuable Player winners by year, with players and teams from 1922 to 1940. Names include Ruth, Johnson, Veckinpaugh, Burns, Gehrig, Foxx, Cochrane, Greenberg, and DiMaggio, among others, alongside notes on the Baseball Writers Association award through 1940.

Chicago George Sister St. Louis Babe Ruth New York Walter Johnson Washington Roger Veckinpaugh Gronge Burns Cleveland Lou Gebsig Mickey Cochrane Philadelphia Bob Grovr Jimy Foxx Jimmy Foxx Detroit Frank Greenberg Derail Lou Geluriy New Yorke Chariie Gehringer Berou Simuy Foxx Boston Joe DiMaggio Nank Greenberz Netrokt Eague Baseball Writers

Double Vision Guards Shine By Pairs In College Football

A nationwide look at standout guard combinations from Tennessee, Nebraska, Carter, Auburn and more. Highlights include Suffridge’s 1938 form, Schwartzkopf’s pass defense, Foch Rebnett’s endurance for Texas A and M, Rankin and Johnson at ends, and Ison shifting to backfield. Observers note Molinski, Ed Nolinsky, and Gaines-type players disrupting Louisiana State and Oklahoma actions.

New York Bob Sultidge Ed Nolinsky Tennessee Warren Alfyon Ed Schwartzkopf Nebraska Lou Conti Howard Dunbar Carter Ernest Mills Nicky Ardillo Auburn Duke Alex Winterson Mike Karmezin Durham Molinski Louisiana State Suffridge Ineman Alison Schwartzkopf Oklahoma Marshall Foch Rebnett Texas A Eatra Arkansas Eddie Anderson Lawa Tom Mellon Purdue Dave Rankin Purle Bui Johnson Minnesota North&western Kim Schmuck Camel Columbia Bob Ison Georgia Tech Hawk Cavette Nuke Gladchuk Boston Gud Vanderbilt Nelson Baylor Heimeng Northwestern Snovely Gilias Army Aytés Harvard Simms Navy Apolskis Marquette Malighan Wish State Lindskug Stanfard Erine Pannell Enich Iowa Meihard California Hartman Rice M. Bauman Drahos Cocnel Levanta Boston College Human Fordburg Spenilwve Utah Bateman Briham Young Sitkes Exson Weiner Kansans State Banducci Stanford Ends Kuexyrekl Peon Roach Texas Christian Brassell Britt Hickey Henderson Sterling Texas A and M Dove Notre Dame Goudreault Lansing Fordham MacKinney Berthald Syracuse Muhalle Temple Walker Sewanee Reeve Brigham Young Clayktah Blalock Crimso Posetiner Georgia Crowell Kansas Guards Thrasher Virginia Military Mendelson Penn Bianchi Bouthern Methodist Noaker Oto State Palmer Blanford Vitucci Mast Geary Punches Calarado

Texas Dogs Lead At Arkansas Fox Hunters Trials

In Prescott Arkansas Fox Hunter trials Texas dogs dominated the sixth annual open events with Skipper’s White Jim Crow named best dog in the benefit show and male all age. Snow Tee claimed female all age honors while Stride Dawson won male all age judging. J.B. Vaughan of Waskom also earned top prizes for best four and other awards amid 195 registered hounds.

Texas Arkansas Prescott Ark R A. Skipper Elncina Fox Hunters Skipper Dawson Eacino Sportsman Alga Rapples Dauro Lynn J.B. Vaughan Waskom Vaghan

Annual Wolf Hunt Draws South Texas Attention

Local report details a long standing wolf hunt event with plans for a midweek gathering. Officials, volunteers, and participants from several areas prepare for the Thursday start and Wednesday meeting to outline rules and safety guidance.

South Texas

Bobcats Prep for ETex Mix in San Marcos Clash

San Marcos Nov 6 The Southweat Texas Bobcats, coming off a 22-0 defeat to Denfon Eugies, prepare for a tough Friday conference game against the Beat Texas Lions at Evans Field. Clinton White captains the squad with Bob Harp and P. Rogers leading the offense as Ollie Clark showcases his passing for a high stake open in a bid to spark a revival.

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Texas Conference Football Roundup Colors Gridiron Action

Texas conference standings and key games highlighted as Howard Payne faces Trinity and Abilene Christian vs Cisco threaten, with McMurry and Southwestern Texas Wesleyan also noted. Southweastern remains strong as North Texas Teachers and Daniel Baker show earlier results, clear outlooks for upcoming matchups.

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