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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1940

Page

5

Seven More Unbeaten Teams Lose in November Set

New York Nov 11 In November’s rush seven more undefeated and untied college football teams fell from the list as upsets and tough losses trimmed the field. Michigan dropped a 7-7 tie with Minnesota while Penn State was tied 13-13 by Syracuse. Kent State, Franklin and Marshall, Rensselaer, Bethany and others suffered first defeats, leaving 23 major teams still unbeaten.

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Wheatley Lions Meet Anderson Yellow Jackets in Tech Field Clash

The Wheatley Lions and Anderson Yellow Jackets face off at Tech Field Monday night in a decisive in state high school football game. The rival schools bring strong pep squads and bands as both teams claim a good season hinges on the outcome.

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McIntosh Named Aquatic Chief for Southwest Region

A. L. McIntosh of San Antonio was named swimming commissioner for the Southwest division, covering Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas, announced at the YMCA physical education Congress in Dallas. San Antonio failed to secure the area swimming event and boxing tourney went to Fort Worth and Port Arthur respectively. T. Glasborne of Little Rock elected president, Jack R. Smith vice president, and D. D. Eggert secretary and treasurer.

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Luling and Seguin Play Annual Game

Luling and Seguin contest their annual game with local teams on an autumn afternoon. The report notes Luling’s Sages and the Serum Matadors facing off while Eagles Te’ meek and Yoakum clash, detailing a 2 90 p.m. start and early team rosters.

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Aggie S. football game blocks draw Kimbrough ire

Professor Kimbrough notes Ed Elmeridoef’s reporting as he praises John Himbrourn’s blocking in the Aggie S. game. He laments potential mutiny as rivals frustrated by Kimbrough’s decisive blocking, saying many Aggie blockers may find themselves with little to do.

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Demaret Beats Little In Houston Open Showdown

iM Demaret leads Little iM Demaret in a gripping Houston match at Braeburn Country Club. Demaret blasts to eight under par 72 in a morning 82 9507 split and afternoon 35 489 while Little struggles with a taped finger and blistered hands, finishing with a 73.

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Tech Raiders Upset Centenary in Armistice Clash

Centenary’s gallant Gentlemen faced Texas Tech Red Raiders in a 2:30 kickoff hoping to improve on a two win seven loss record while Tech, at five wins, one tie, eyed a sixth win. Past meetings favored Tech with scores 12-8 and 7-2 and last year’s edge was a U-D tilt.

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Minnesota Gophers on verge of fourth straight title

Nine years after taking over as coach Bernie Bierman built a powerhouse. Minnesota has crushed most foes since 1934, on the edge of a Western conference title and a possible share of national honors after a 7-6 win over Michigan. They face Purdue and Wisconsin next, with Northwestern a distant contender if the Gophers slip. Tom Harmon and Forest Evashevski provided Michigan’s only score as Bruce Smith added Minnesota’s other TD. St Thomas beats Corence 10-0 for a football win in Houston.

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Undefeated Hot Shots Face Off in Texas High Football

Showdown week in Texas features four undefeated teams in district clashes. Amarillo hosts Plainview while Sherman visits Paris, with Kilgore and Tyler looming as top contenders. Don Fambrough may return for Longview as they face Tyler in a pivotal district battle. District games include Mason City, Arlington Heights, Lubbock, and others shaping the race.

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Wake Forest Plans Texas Trip After NC State Win

Wake Forest Deacons, fresh from a 2 to 14 victory over NC State, prepare to travel to Lubbock Texas to face Texas Tech. Coach Peahead Walker will lead 30 players with stops in Memphis Tennessee and Dallas before a Friday drill in Lubbock.

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