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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1940

Page

6

Football Tonight fuels by Sgshy Gilbert Steinke drive

Alamo Stadium hosted a Texas A and St. Marys clash where_Kimbroughesque fullback Reid Sgshy Gilbert Steinke led a potent ground attack. Amid late drama Owls and Jets battled, with coach Mose Simone promising surprises for a 1925 season opener.

Kimbroughesque Reid Gilbert Steinke Balfpeck Jays Owls Bt Mary Simms Alamo Stadium Texas A ST. Mary's Mike Ball Sam Antonio Arthur Lang Elmers McMulghi Steve Miller Barela Coleman Toofer Johnson Swhe Dowziell ‘Rice Taat Morris Reese Mary's Follpack Harold Cole Stuart Clarkson Will Joe Venturi Gayle Talbot Wert Bal Rowe _ WEW York Nev Delane Gabiteh al Davis Brooklyn Charles Couney Jlber Bere Miller J. P. Hilliare Hank Oblmeyer Tom Cakley Carter Férasal Mse Ney Xaaas South Texas Francis Matthegly

Fragmentary sports notes from a torn Tornmio page

Garbled lines mention hockey teams and locations with scattered names. The text references New York and early spring events, plus general sports context. Specific teams, dates, or outcomes are not identifiable.

Hapman and Snead Tie in Mid-South Golf Duel

Hapman and Snead finish tied in a Mid-South event at Pinehurst championship course. Rod Monday posts a 38-31-0 score, setting a new record for the backing on Pinehurst. Munday falters with a higher round as the competition tightens.

Rod Pinehurst Munday

St Sabinal Victory On Shawkes Field Goal

St Sabinal won with a late field goal from Shawkes. A second fitter goal by Hervert Hhykemeridae secured the lead while Jagk and Banasat scored for the losers.

St Sabinal Shawkes Hervert Hhykemeridae Banasat

Lions Seek Revenge In Temple Negro High School Tilt

Wheatley Lions of San Antonio chase revenge against Dunbar from Temple in a Saturday night game at Tech Field after a loss last season. Coach Scrappy Whitted plans to start Smith and Davis at ends with Wachingon at end and Riddle at tackle and Breen at center supported by Hewitt Younger Master and Henderson in the backfield.

Te Wheatley Linn San Antonio Dunbar Temple Techfeld Wheatley Lions Whitted Smith Davis Wachingon Hall and Witte Breen Hewitt Younger Henderson

Bobcats End Grid Season in Homecoming Tilt

South west Texas Teachers and Sam Houston Bearkats collide as San Marcos hosts a homecoming game to close the 1949 grid season. Bearkats boast Red Law, Laron Gilford, and Jamie Halecatback in a strengthened offense, while Bobcats reshuffle with a new running tandem and revised attack in a bid to end a rough conference run.

San Marcos Stephen Faustin East Texas Bearkats Denton Chammont Bearkat Kat Red Law Sam Houston Laron Gilford Jiamy Beerkat Eamon A. and I DeRoy Miller Truck Isham Ollie Clark Billl Brademan Leon Barnard

Feneing Tournament Visits San Antonio Feneing Club

ANICO team travels to a Feneing tournament in San Antonio with three Mass Avenue girls and a Galveston group. The Galveston group joins San Antonio fencers in a Southwestern cham pionship setting as coaches and participants prep for the event.

ANICO S. A Bahtmer Mass Avenue American National Insurance Galveston Galves-t Clude Wil San Anpions Clem O'Albergo Jone Ferscers Charney Haare Ay Bud Raed Mudio Antonia

TLC Defends Home Record in Seguin Showdown

Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs aim to extend their three game home win streak as they face the Galveston Hurricanes at Seguin High School. The Hurricanes bring a 25 piece pep squad and are led by players Ehradt Webernick Gaardo Victory Lorfing Schwenburg Remer Mari nes Berek York town Gips and Bohl with coach G F Rieffert directing the Lutherans.

Clifton Junior College Wildcats San Marcos Rebullions Seguin Hurricanes Galveston Beverage Company Lubherrans Ehradt Webernick Gaardo

Wey Texas New Mexico league to run as eight teams

DALLAS November 16 P President Milton Price of the Wey Texas New Mexico league said the loop would operate next season as an eight club circuit. The annual meeting will be held in Lubbock Sunday to review bids and confirm returning clubs. Attendance in 1940 was eight per cent higher than 1939 and replacements are ready to keep eight teams.

Dallas Milton Price Wey Lubbock Allendance Price

YMCA Handball Tournament Semi finals Narrowed to Four

In a Saturday semi final at the YMCA courts Arttur Band-Un Earl Cobb Mike Guerra and Bob Cotter remain in the running for the title. Friday results featured Sandlin defeating Pat Fatterson 21 1 21 5 Cobb beating Pratt Alvarado 24 7 21 3 Guerra defeating Raynolds 8 21 21 17 by default and q ever beating Art Weiner 19 21 21 10. The semi finals are set for Monday night.

Arttur Band- UN Earl Cobb Mike Guerra Bob Cotter Sandlin Pat Fatterson Cobb Pratt Alvarado Guerra Raynolds Art Weiner

Boxing Results From New York Heavyweight Bout

In a lively eight round set in New York, heavyweight contender Jack Dempsey refereed a match where Buddy McCrea of Denver challenged for the title. McCrea was knocked down in the second and twice in the third, with Resapeau aiding Berry in a tense finish.

Au Voc york—Fritale Zivic Pisbureke Glermeiant Francesca Mou Sages Bedlor Renee iGhampion Jack Dempsey Ial Bero Bolae Buddy McCrea Denver Denver Genter Coust Resapeau Berry Halt

Baers and Nova Omitted in California Boxing Rankings

Sacramento reports the California athletic commission left out heavyweights La Nova Max Baer and Buddy Baer from today’s rankings. Lou Nova, inactive, to be ranked later after a warmup fight in Oakland. Heavyweight list lists Tommy Martin and others in order.

Sacramento California Athletic Commission la Nova Max Baer Buddy Baer Baer California Lou Nova Johnny Briaves Oakland Tommy Martin Junior Crowell Harold Blackshear Eddie Bargota Odell Polee Chuck Crowell Yancy Heary John Hanepenane Emile McDoreald Newnhoy

Brackenridge Eagles Upset Kerrville Tivy Antlers

Laredo High School Tigers shocked Kerrville by defeating the previously unbeaten Tivy Antlers 13-0 on the Laredo gridiron. Aubrey Vaughn returned a punt 90 yards for a TD and Mendel Pogall recovered a blocked punt for another score as Brackenridge’s upset reshapes District 18 AA standings and possible playoff paths.

Brackenridge ‘Eagles Laredo High School Tigers Tivy Antlers Kerrville Laredo Eagles Austin Tiar San Antonio Deren Jefferson Maroons Brackenrider Tech Fae San Antonios Austinites Kerrville Ges Anvers Brackenridge Kerrville Aled Tigers Kerryville Aubrey Vaughn Jesus Bandher Laredo Jine Mendel Pogall

Valley Girls and Boys Take County Volleyball Titles

Leon Valley girls defeated W. W. White 15 3 6 15 10 to win the girls division at the Bexar county tournament held on Sayers courts. Sayers won the boys title with a 15 13 15 7 victory over Elmendorf. W. W. White beat Severs 15 2 15 10 in junior competition. no junior boys division was held.

Leon Valley Sayers W. W. White Bexar County Strilor Elmendorf Severs Kristiness

Parachute Shell Incident During Goose Hunt Near Alexandria

A National Guard training exercise near Alexandria features Lieut. Col BJ Schmidt and Lieut. Col J Tracy Hale Jr. when a goose reacts to a tiny parachute device, prompting a startled moment as a shell is packed into a hunting party's equipment.

Alexardria Catahoula BJ. Schmidt Odendmewor Wii National Guard Ottepee J. Tracy’ Hale Jr Milhwaukees Schmidt

Tech Tackles Wake Forest In Homecoming Clash

Tech aims to stay undefeated as it hosts Wake Forest on Homecoming day. The Deacons, boasting an 8 game schedule with only losses to Clemson and Duke, present Tech with a stern test as they seek a perfect season and a potential bowl invitation by remaining undefeated.

Lubrock Moy Texas ‘Tech North Carolina Ora Ik Thes North Cercling Clemson Dike Tech Yves Raiders

Fragmented Notes Sweep Unclear Football Scores Across Many Teams

A heavily garbled OCR from a regional football results page lists numerous team names with scattered scores such as Trinity 0, Wesleyan 0, Redlands 40, Texas schools and others, interspersed with unclear place names and stray numbers. The fragmentary text references multiple colleges and teams with inconsistent punctuation, making coherent results difficult to extract.

First Hi Champs Crowned by Associated Press

Greenville and Jeff Davis claim the first high school football crowns as districts close and title races hinge on late results. Arlington and Sherman face key losses as Park and Paris surge with sharp victories, while nine teams remain undefeated as finals approach and districts settle titles in a fevered race across the state.

Greenville Jeff Davis

Passes Fly in Wild Texas Conference Clash

Waxahachie saw a high scoring air game as Trinity and a Texas conference team exchanged passes. Wesleyan guard Frank Collins intercepted a crucial pass and sprinted 30 yards for a touchdown after Menter added the extra point. Ground play opened later, shaping a heated contest.

Nex Texas Werelegan Trinity Answeras Texas Frank Collins Jems Menter T. W. C.eeiling Wizards Trinity

Tugboat Jones Lifts Abilene Christian Past Howard Payne

Brownwood reports Tugboat Jones sparked a 17 yard fourth down sequence before crashing in from the 2 to seal Abilene Christian College’s 8 0 victory over Howard Payne. Jones pushed his season total to 76 points as he used a recovered punt by Tommy Samuels to set up the clinching score.

Brownwood Tolke Jones Ramey Howard Payne Abilene Christan College Howard Payne Texas Texan Wesleyan Han Tommy Samurls A.C. Guetoverta

Austin Takes 33-0 Victory Over Redskins

Austin Maroons dominated the District 15-AA clash scoring three touchdowns behind Raymond Jones and a strong running game. Greg Barlandale and Richard Goode contributed key runs as Austin added a late scoring drive after forcing a punt.

Hernandale Raymond, Jones Jones Austin! ‘Maroons Redskins Tepee Austis Maroana Paessing Munson Austin Leusigenne Jack Ane Greg Barlandale Olu Richard Goode Billy Denham Ma- Toons

Farley Plans to Raise Funds for Yankees Purchase

James A. Farley, head of a syndicate to buy the New York Yankees, met with Commissioner Landis in Chicago to discuss raising part of the $1,000,000 needed to complete the transaction. Farley traveled from Kansas City for the talks.

Farley Landis Okeh Chicago James A. Parley Sync! 7 Ute New-York Yankees KM. Landis Kansas City Yankee

Cavaliers upset Jackets in tense home showdown

At Anthony's field the Cavaliers under new coach overcome the favored Jackets 12 to 9. Port Arthur’s Jamps, Moran, Junius, and Moran key the line as Corpus Christi defense clings to a late scoreless period.

Anthony Tellowickets Winders Tabyen Corpus Sond Eny Cavalieri Jackets Bony Pieceiver Ted Mout Bobby Mireur St. Edward's Cavaliers Houston O Port Arthur Jinean Wayne Comb Moran Junius UN Qeigun Blackburn Instaguerds Kaine Mi Owonnge Doherty Werling Meteger

Jacoby Tops U S Outboard Racing Standings

New York report shows Jacoby of North Bergen New Jersey leading the national outboard rankings with 33 397 points for 1941. Fabian Wearly of Muddy Creek Ind follows, Custon Ferguson of Waban Mass ranks third with 21 652 points. American Power Boat Association notes 4 inboard and 17 outboard speed records set for the year. Denny Arena and Worth Boggeman also set marks, with Arena driving Notre Dame increasing the mile speed record to 200 967 miles per hour.

New York Jacoby. Ir North Bergen National Cle Ind Custon Ferguson Waban Mase Tex Buckman Baldwin American Power Boat Association Denny Arena Ot ‘Deir Worth Boggeman Fort

Horse Show Results Highlight Unclear Names and Places

An OCR damaged fragment details a horse show with references to American trials, Detroit participants, and multiple individuals including Mr. Berle Bonde of Arlington Texas. The legible pieces mention Phoebe Jane, Hyde Ryereth, Bement, and Pine Valley farm, but many names and specifics are garbled, leaving an unclear event summary.

Erty Ie Fisher Detroit Phoebe Jane Berle Bonde Arington Texas Pine Valley Ality

Fredericksburg and Wacoans Tie in Narrow Game

Fredericksburg edged by Wacoans in a tense finish as Dan Ane and teammates drove for a 20 yard second period TD. Compton sparked a later surge for Waco, adding a 15 yard score but a late field goal attempt missed. First downs were 11 for Waco and 8 for Fredericksburg.

Prederigksburg Compton Antfesga Waco Fredericksburg

Fragmented Classified Note on Sunday Ads Distribution

Fragments discuss a low rate offer and message appearance on the third day. The text mentions Sunday Light Want Ads and copying ads properly until 6 p.m. Some names or terms appear garbled, but the piece centers on ad timing and distribution guidance.

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