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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1940

Page

11

Howard's Midland defies odds in Pimlico riders and boxing notes

New York dispatch details Charley Howard pulling Midland from the Pimlico Special to avoid a heavy weight clash with Challedon after Midland wins the Westchester stake. It notes Howard's history with the Santa Anita Handicap and mentions Boston College football awe at the size of standout players, plus Jersey Jones developing Charley Ketchuck for a Beranton bout against Gun Har Burlund.

Bob Considine New York Insi Cherley Howard Midland Howard Challedon Oat Walt Walt Midlands Whith Challedon Westchester Hast Foxbrough Mivland Skots Anita Rae Challedan Mer Aerd Kopf Cage Manhattan Boston College New York Giants Giants Gladwik Mike Holovak Ted Mazur Holovak Georgetown B. C. Georgetown Jersey Jones Charley Ketchuck Endicott, WY Jones Ketchuck Madison Square Garden Beranton Gunhar Burlund Burlund Bagland Kno Buddy Baer

Kress Named Manager of St Paul Association Baseball Club

Halph "Red" Kress, noted for appearing in 154 games at shortstop, was named manager of the St. Paul association baseball club today. Babe Ganzel commented on the selection.

Kress Paul Joe VFI Halph St. Paul Babe Ganzel

Corral to Meet Henry in Castle Card Match

Charro Corral and Kim Henry clash in the male event of Matchmaker George Sauer's castle card at the Municipal Auditorium next Monday night. After a week of bickering Henry swung at Corral in the dressing room, prompting a flare of chaos before contracts were hammered out Tuesday. Under the agreement Henry faces disqualification for below the belt hits, while Corral Wyatt remains undefeated locally.

Its Charro Corral Kim Henry George = Sauer Municipal Auditoriuny Corral Laver Biter Tueadtay Whiie Corral Wyatl

Kimbrough and Johnston Shine In Texas A&M SMU Clash

Dallas November 8 two West Texas stars John Alex Kimbrough and Preston Johnston clash as Texas A&M faces Southern Methodist in a classic game. Johnston’s long kicking and pivotal plays, including a 62 yard boot and a 2 yard clincher, keep SMU wary while Kimbrough drives the Aggies. Radio coverage by San Antonio stations carries the Southwest Conference matchups statewide.

Felix McKnight Dallas John Alex Kimbrough Preston Johnston West Texas Prairies Texas Southern Methodist Angie Machine Johnston San Antonio Humble Git and Refining Company Aggies WOA Rice and Arkansis KTLA Baylor KARCG

Aggies Star Strong At Fort Paines Versus Methodists

Kimbrough leads Aggies with 143 rushing yards and six touchdowns while Johnston adds three TDs and strong kickoff returns. Johnston protects the backfield as Kimbrough dominates rushing and defensive plays. both teams edge through six games, Methodists five, in a high tempo yardage showcase.

Samorough Dohnston Kimbrough Fort Paanes Johnston Kimbrough Hiss Johngson Big Jayn

Aggie gridmen face Tula Texas A and E clash

The report notes key players including Johnny Clement Will Mullenweg Bobby Brown and others for the Aggies as 27 000 fans who bought tickets a month earlier anticipate the game amid rough plays and interceptions by opponents.

Tula Texas A E. Kimbrough Arkansas Pasa Gregh Cubs Johnny Clement Will Mullenweg Bobby Brown Methodists Jim Thomason Mation Pugh Bill Conatser Derace Moser Aggica

TCU Breaks Road Jinx for Detroit Trip

Fort Worth notes Texas Christian aims to end a road slump as the Frogs travel to Detroit to meet the Titans in a key intersectional game. Coach Dutch Meyer praises effort yet cautions on injuries, highlighting Kyle Gillespie’s comeback and potential lineup changes as TCU seeks its sixth win.

Fort Worth Texas Christian Detroit Mich Detroit Titans Frogs Tulsa Lash Saturdey Oklahoma Giant Killers de Troiters Dutch Meyer

Morse of the Year at Cottesmore meet discussed

New York report details the May racing card at Cottesmore with Morse of the Year leading a 14,000-cheerer audience. The 5-year-old gelding Warbrist and other contenders compete in the Day meeting, with bookmaker quotes noting Cottesmore paying $2.00 to win.

New York Cottesmore Vila Ociniin Mapplechase United Multis

Walter Winchell On Broadway Notes of a noisy night

Walter Winchell surveys a bustling Broadway scene with cultural notes on Bud DeSylva, Ethel Merman, and John Anderson. He references musical revues, film previews, and gossip about performers like Bert Lytell and Mady Christiana, while hinting at press and public taste in a lively late era tone.

Bud DeSylva Ethel Mer Canal Zone John Anderson Suzanna Massachusetta Rormancers Kronenberger Arance Morris Carnavalty Lois Hall Bert Lytell Mady Christiana Audrey Christa

The Story Tellers Stage Hit The Stands In 1942 Review

A fragmentary wiresheet notes a stage production by The Story Tellers drawing audiences with a promising first issue and a prophecy of luck for tribes, while a Hollywood style blurb hints at war time sentiment. Editorials from Pullman Washington reference Michigan State and Washington State and a 1942 context with editorial tone.

Liberty Uae Pullman Wash Michigan State Washinton Mian Boothin Henry Laine Eydag Genevieve Taunt von Oh Miller

Beaten Steers Try to Stop Baylor Jinx at Austin

Texas fans hope to end a long gap against Baylor as the Longhorns, 2-3 in the Southwest, face Baylor in Austin. Baylor has not lost in Austin since 1934, and Texas will be missing left end Mike Sweeney due to an ankle fracture. New starters Preston Flanagan and Charles Richardson step in as other veterans are banged up.

Detroit Wag Derrell Pol Ner Bob Enda Kerlee Baylor Frank Kring Logan Ware Gus Blerman Epeedy Kyle Gillespie Taylon Kyle Ie Hein TG Uy Hone Austin Texais Lonkhorsts Baylor Bears Texas Rice Houston Ali Dana Bible Longhorns Naylor Jack Russell Jack Annderson Don Haley Robert Nelson Cowboy Tuek Grates Cuemy Mike Sweeney Preston Flanagan Charles Richardson Wally Beatt Jack Seale Sweeney

New Rivals Enter Al Slaughter Racing Field

Al Slaughter extends commanding lead in Alamo Dawns point standings as new racers join the field for the first November 25 lap feature. newcomers include Berty Lurig Los Angeles Don Louie New York Ralph Purnell Cleveland and Vito Callk Kansas City. Slaughter leads with 80 dollars, followed by Doc Cousey 349 Cleo Glare 296 Red Hedges 200 Jla Ward and Wale Ralhes 244 and Lou Turbeville 226.

al Slaughter Alamo Dawns Toon Berty Lurig Los Angeles Don Louie New York City Ralph Purnell Cleveland Vito Callk Kansas City Gallas Slaughter Doc. Cousey Cleo Glare Red Hedges Jla Ward Wale Ralhes Lou Turbeville

Franck and Green Lead Big Ten Scorers

George Franck of Minnesota and Tom Green of Iowa shared the conference lead with 24 points apiece as Big Ten scoring leaders. Purdue’s John Petty and Tuffy Chinnembers added 18 and Northwestern and Ohio State backs followed with 18. Hardin-Simmons Cowboys head to California for Loyola game after tenth straight win in Abilene.

Chicago George Franck Minnesota Hardin-Simmons California Abilene Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Los Angeles Loyola Lions

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