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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1940
Page
9
Oklahoma City University coach Doenges and St Marys University coach Mose Stums plan a novel swap on Saturday at Alamo Stadium. Each team would use the other coach to signal plays in the huddle while remaining in their own lineup, aiming to gain an edge without players being on the field.
Pleasanton riflemen organized by Robert Puller and BB G Plett plan to compete in the William Randolph Hearst rifle title. Texas shooting events lead to next spring national matches as local shooters prepare for gallery competition amid broader interest in the Hearst contest.
Mose Simms the St Marys Rattlers coach and quarterback elect discusses pushing the college football play count beyond 177 in the Alamo Stadium Saturday clash with the Oklahoma City Goldbugs. He will call Rattlers plays while Doenges guides the Goldbugs in a 12 man experiment attracting a large crowd.
Andrews high football shows resilience as rookies step up after injuries. Rod Anthony recalls McMurry records as the squad, now 15 strong, defeats Eunice 6 0 and then 27 0 with Williamsons breakout. Pivotal players include Dillard and Ratliff while editor Lier praises clean living as a team strength.
Dallas writer names Texas players on the all-America grid selections. John Kimbrough and Thomason of Texas A&M are highlighted as top backs, with Robnett praised as a sensational guard. Texas players compete with Baylor, Rice, TCU and Arkansas stars for national notice amid undefeated or high‑scoring teams.
In Baltimore on November 1 Walter P. Johnson known as the Big Train failed to win a Maryland House of Representatives seat on the Republican ticket. He trailed Democratic incumbent Willam Byron in a tight duel as results rolled in from 255 of 287 precincts. Johnson led at times but Byron held the late edge, final tally 54 196 to 47 428.
Midnight Star from the Leisure Hour stable, a five gait world champion, will compete in the Fort Worth horse show next week. Owner Joel Freeman says he will not comment on the controversy around Rhythm Step from Dallas, noting the judge's decision remains final and that Midnight Star has been unbeaten in major shows for four years.
O Brien plans a Wednesday KABC segment on training bloodhounds and odd incidents including the dogs' unique legal status. Also covers college football notes from Durh am to Madison with updates on Duke, Columbia, Marquette and other programs and coaches.
Reports say the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns will complete a winter trade involving Browns first baseman George McQuinn to the Yankees for Babe Dahlgren an outfielder and cash. The deal mirrors a attempted trade blocked previously by a Washington rule.
The Rocky Mountain conference title race tightens as three teams vie for the crown with one weekend left. Colorado Mines, defending champs, clash with Western State in a key matchup while Colorado College hosts Greeley State in a decisive Amnise Day game. The Timers can clinch their second straight crown by winning, despite a 0 0 tie with Western State last week.
hOV bent Western State and CG. loses to Greeley State. Mines scored three second quarter touchdowns to beat Montana State 20-7 on homecoming. Mines remains in league contention as CC faces future non-conference tests with Idaho and Southern Branch at Pocatello.
High school football schedule from Alamo Heights and South San Antonio with listed games at Alam Stadium and various times. The document includes multiple venues, teams such as Jefferson and Mount Sam Marewe academy, and references to district standings and field locations.
Three elimination fights highlight the Perpetual Help Athletic club amateur show on Thursday night. Freddy Gon2aiey and Ramon Pay checy duel for a flyweight berth while Roger Sanchez faces Tom Alvarado in a lightweight bout. Lencho Vera shifts to bantam to meet Alton Friesenhann in featherweight action. Tyndell Harrison and Butch Haney headline a welterweight clash, with Don Collins or Tack Leger to face Johnny Keller in middleweight.
Former students will attend the San Marcos Baptist academy camp Friday afternoon as the Cubs host the 7. M. S. Panthers of San Antonio in a homecoming football clash. The Cubs, already routed St Anthony’s of San Antonio, must beat TMT to clinch the Southwest Academic League title. They are heavily favored to win.
Edward W. Cochrane surveys Elmer Layden's Notre Dame foreviewed roster and next season. He notes looming heavy tests from Southern Cal, Stanford, Army, Navy, Georgia Tech, and more. The piece weaves coaching names, future stars, and college football culture in a bustling 1940s Chicago context.
In a National Professional football league reshuffle, six Detroit Detrait Sins players were released. The cut include Halfback Morlock from Mars Hill College, Guard Bill Rogers from Villanova, Tackle Steve Moroni from North Carolina, End Bob Winslow from Southern California, and guards Glenn Morris from Colorado and tackle Speclman from Michigan State.
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