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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1941
Page
7
New Orleans reports that the Sugar Bowl game tickets, totaling 8,000, were announced today by sponsor Fresiaert A. N. Goldberg of the Mid-winter Sports Association. All ducats sold within six days of going on sale.
Harlandale dominated Hot Wells 46 0 to tighten race for District 98 4 title as Harlandale and Mulea moved within two games of the leaders. Coach Bob Myer rested starters late while Bryan Naylor Ernest Denham and Richard Goode scored in the first half. Goode returned a Hut Wells punt for a 55 yard touchdown and Billy Denham connected on a 16 yard pass to Ernest Denham to cap the half scoring.
St Anthony edged toward second place after a 24-6 win over San Marcos, as San Marcos scored on a punt return but faced clipping penalties. Panthers held the Cubs to limited drives with Hardt, Hesley, and Gillespie starring in the backfield and line.
Mrs. Charles A. Ferguson won the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association weekly event at Fort Bam Houston course Friday afternoon after scoring 92 with a 17 handicap. Mrs. J. H. Jartae took second with 100, and M. N. Leavitt finished third with 114.
Philadelphia report notes a final travel run by Gt Erwin Rudolph and veteran contender from Livonia, 27 year old Bowster Alloy owner, to win the world billiards crown. The event marks a brilliant performance praised as a world title repeat from 1028 era.
Cooler weather promises a busy college football Saturday with Navy and Notre Dame clashing in Baltimore as the fleet seeks a lift from aerial play while top teams across the nation face chilly routes. Texas, Texas A&M, and others chase conference goals amid cold forecasts and key matchups.
By John New York Navy 8 MNB bowl pay gilt edged drama as Missouri faces New York University at Yankee Stadium Faurot preaches prestige and players prior to kickoff Missouri seeks another major bowl invite after a 1939 season highlighted by a deep talent pool and six wins including a victory streak against most opponents while losing to Ohio State and eyeing a January bowl in 1940
New York reports a surge of youth at the national horse show with amateurs winning top ribbons. Dane Godner of Louisville clinched a second blue, Fred Burkhart drew crowd praise aboard Beauty, and junior riders like Russ Stewart Danny Maszani and Jean McLean collected blues as international competition noted a US lead in jumping events. Howard Payne blanks Trinity in Texas conference play 41 to 0.
In Polk County Sarmora a deer hunter reports a buck showcased its prowess by pinning oil explorer Vic Nash to the ground on a narrow trail. Nash later threw the animal, then left the scene without awaiting a second round as townsfolk shouted for him.
An Orange Tigers football team dominated San Antonio Tech last night winning 27 to 0. Tech showed a passing attack but failed to threaten, managed by Orange’s strong line, with standout plays from Reese, Manley, Hingham and Gonzales, and captain Macfarlane guiding the Tiger offense.
Stanford stars led by All-America Frankie Albert face Pete Kmetovic and Rothy Probettson as they aim to upset USC at Memorial Coliseum in a high profile Pacific Coast Conference game expected to draw over 65,000 fans. The kickoff is set for 2 18 p m.
Brackenridge Eagles fall to Lubbock Westerners 14 0 after a contested game at Alamo Stadium. Westerners, noted Texas champions, stifled Brackenridge with a stifling defense limiting first downs and ground yards while J A Blackwell and Hubert Bechtol anchored the line. Wright and Bechtel connected on multiple scores with Walthall adding the kickoff and extra points.
George Koarnsn, veteran golfer and manager of Willow Springs, won first in a hole-in-one tournament at Hack Williamford driving range using a new irons set. The event drew 43 entries with Hoffman achieving 32 inches from the hole for the winning shot. Cotton Girona took second, and Don Woods tied for third.
LAPAYANTE Ind Nov 8 For first time in three years college football fatalities in the first half of a season are absent direct deaths yet indirect and external deaths rise in high school sandlot and athletic club play. Dr Floyd H Harwood cites 1939 40 as prior, eight football related deaths overall this period with five from brain injuries and two from spinal or internal injuries. Data include a 14 year old Barage Mich pupil kidney rupture in October 27 partial summary of national fatality patterns in football related activity.
A Valley clash looms as Collins faces Sandig at Canyon in a homecoming weekend tilt. West Texas State aims for touchdowns propelled by Boz Collins and Larry Gandérs, while Sandig and Bandig bring speed and a high-octane attack. The game features key players from Brackenridge, Lubbock, and Southeast Oklahoma, with notable punt returns and rushing duels shaping the outcome.
The 38th Infantry hosts the 5th Cavalry in a Saturday night game at Fence on Monslivers fan ball league. First Lieutenant Borsanti leads with Swanson and Leonard assisting. Rocks squad lists 42 players including Pvt Pateninsky and Sgt Evans at ends and Pvt Lorenzano and Cpl eee at tackles. Pvt Hover and Cpl fal guard with Set. Beonett at coast ter and Staff Set. Bobyttar at helm, with Helton Hotts and Garey in backfield.
In Cambridge Massachusetts on November 3 Army and Harvard played a close game at the stadium as Army remained unbeaten. Harvard, bolstered by a strong home crowd, faced a Soldier squad missing back Jeve Millpin and guard Mac Hatch but otherwise in good shape. Harvard adjusted its lineup with Don Forte moving to right end.
Jockey tenure Saturday finds teams in the National and American unions. Hockey schedules list New York Rangers at Detroit, Providence at Hershey, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Washington, and Pittsburgh. Greyhound racing notes Topeka reports Marvel Master winning the Delta kennels futurity consolation under National Coursing Association. Big Vista defeats Reba Rose for the win in California.
Brownsville drops from the unbeaten list as Edinburg defeats Brownsville 20-8 in District 34 action. Conroe edges Port Arthur 14-7 as other top teams like Paris, Temple, Waco, Paschal, and Corpus Christi post wins while Amarillo and Sweetwater await Armistice Day games.
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