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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1940

Page

7

Pro Golf Stars and Baseball Talks Stir 1930s Sports

New York sports chatter covers Ben Hogan’s 9865 earnings in 22 events, the Hogan-Tunney rift over elections, and Parley-to-the-Yankee-Kees deal nearing completion. The piece also notes fundraising for Kirby Highs, Nugent’s St Helena, Baugh’s passing record, and Deans wedding amid Chicago aviation news.

New York Jack Dempesy Geéte Tunney Ben Hogan Kirby Pilcher Phillies Gerry Nugent St. Helena Minch Nugent OY Baugh Davey O'Bren O'Bren Eagles Davey Legtn Alice Broxble Proahe National Football League

Aggies to challenge Rice in Texas football clash

College Station reports perfect weather as Texas A&M plans to use its passing game to pierce Rice’s defense in a high-stakes Southwest Conference bout. The crowd expected around twenty five thousand for the Rice affair, with Texas Christian and SMU also in action nearby.

College Station Lexan Aggies Rie Institute Southern Dallas Ageles Homer Norton Methodists Rilly Aggies Owls Rice Gorch Jras Neelys Milano Anyagehe “Vickory Mink

Orange Guards Triumph in Fort Worth Grid Tilt

The Peacock Field game saw the Orange Guards defeat Central 77 to 12 in a standout display by Jack Guynes and Jim Worrell. The win boosts Peacock field standings as the team heads to a finale against Austin BH, strengthening the Fowls claim to Class A status after a 7-0 loss to St. Anthony’s and a season-defining performance against Lanier of Dizdriel.

Fort Worth Texas Christian University of Texas Harved ‘Frogs North Carolina Tulsa Detroit Nhat Longhorns T. C Peacock St. Anthony's Jack Guynes Central Jim Worrell Perock Worrell Guynes Audrey Fournier Gentrys Powls

Baylor and Tulsa clash amid Baylor injuries and lineup reshuffle

WACO November 16 Baylor bears fall to Tulsa amid a string of injuries and lineup revamps. Coach Conzelman remains optimistic about the Cardinals future as Conzelman vows continued efforts to build a stronger team next season.

Jankups WACO Saylor Cceehe Muchowich Blaony Eres Ray McCwiloch Texan F. Ines Tulsad Eddie Myer Ricel Hersenel Burk Texas Aggies Baylor Béarg Miet Onnt Tulsa Golde Hur Baylor Conzelman Joh Crigago Chicago Cardinals Timmy Conzelman Charles Bidwill Washingtons University Haun

Schreiner and San Angelo Tie In Texas Junior College Showdown

Schreiner Institute Mountaineers and San Angelo Rams battled to a scoreless tie on Friday night, ending Schreiner’s perfect record. San Angelo exploited its offense with sustained drives, while Schreiner’s defense held firm in the second and fourth periods. San Angelo finished with 18 first downs and 207 rushing yards to Schreiner’s 62, as the Rams dominated play late.

Dave Coleman Jeff Ion Gotents Power Valder Melchor Gonzales Gonzales Ham Store Moffatt Charley Aguirre Ross Wallace Nence Gonzales Validea Gonsales Henry Brooks Re Dwight Booth Jr Brooks Booth Jefferson Penauies Gltis Af ‘Eins Jefferson Bill Stark Wis Pont Bengal Guards Jeff Lassoss Wat Tentirque Kerrville Schreiner Institute Mounteneers Texas San Angelo Rams Mountaineers Rams Ose Lehreiver San Angelo Berverney Mountaineet

Big Auto Plants Close For Hunting Opening Day

Flint dispatch reports 1500 employees idle as deer hunting season opens November 18 in Michigan. At Creal Motors and other plants, key workers failed to report while company officials told others to go home early. Detroit officials noted workers hunting on opening day.

Flint Mich Creal Motors Inbor Michigan Chevrolet Fisher Jody Detroit

Sikes wins weekly handicap golf at Willow Springs

Mrs. W. T. Sikes outshot the field Friday at Willow Springs to win the San Antonio Women's Golf Association weekly handicap tournament with a score of 103-24-78. Mrs. N. A. Saigh finished second. Also noted Columbus Ohio reports Tour fatalities on opening day of rabbit and pheasant hunting season, with four deaths linked to the day.

W. T. Sikes Willow Springs San Antonio Columbus Ohio

All-City Football Teams Named By The Light

The Light will announce its all-city football teams Class AA Class A and Class B chosen by the sports staff with coaching officials and fans. Fans may vote and ballots are mailed to the Sports Department San Antonio Light.

Light Majestic Theater San Antonio Light

Hartnett eyed by Dodgers after Cubs ouster

New York reports Brooklyn Dodgers president Tarry MacPhail cites high regard for Gabby Hartnett as a player and teacher and leaves open a coaching role with manager Lea Durocher to decide. Hartnett, ousted as Chicago Cubs manager, may join Dodgers staff if possible. Also notes pocket billiards world championship schedule postponement to November 25 with 112 games across six cities culminating in April.

Brooklyn Dodgers Hartnett New York Cfi Uberlés Leo "Gabby" Hartnett Chicago Cubs Tarry MacPhail Dodgers MacPhail Lea) Durecher Pocket Billiards Wnth Frank Julian

Georgetown and Boston College Battle for a Bowl

Georgetown faces Boston College at Fenway Park in a high stakes battle with bowl implications. The outcome could influence bids to post season bowls and boost prestige for key players and coaches in a nationally watched contest.

Georgetown Boston College Boston Fenway Park

Cubs Tap Sportswriter to Run Team Risks?

In a bold move Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley entrusts Jim Gallagher, a popular sports writer, with club management duties. The Light voices unease at the shift from business to journalism, noting past figures like Bart Johnson and Bill Veeck as contrasts. Gallagher’s familiarity with San Antonio visits and spring exhibitions hints at his suitability, yet suspicion lingers about a writer steering a major franchise.

Chicago Cubs Bart Johnson Bill Veeck Chicago Cub Phil Wrigley Cubs Jim Gallagher Jim San Antonio California

Rice Prospects In Hard Fight With Aggies This Week

Rice faces Texas A&M in a likely tough game as Teal Neely has Owl players ready and the team seeks a possible conference title. Aggies aim for peak efficiency with Kimbrough leading a strong Dallas weekend showing while Arkansas and Baylor loom for other contenders.

Nationwide grid matchups fill the college schedule

New York reports preview of major games across the nation as top teams like Cornell Minnesota Oklahoma Notre Dame Texas and Stanford battle in key intersections while traditional rivals Harvard Princeton Pittsburgh and Nebraska also draw attention. The piece notes undefeated teams, potential upsets, and the crowded race for conference and national titles amid a sprawling 64th year landscape.

New York Mutley Snd Boston College-George Minnesota Purdue Notre Dametown Tannesser - Virelain Texas Aggies Rice Stanford Cornell Arly Bean Dartmouth Eason Michigan Northwestern Oklahoma Missouri North Carolina Duke Utah Colorado Gophers Okla Missouri Duke Noth Caroling Colorado State Princeton Harvard Kansas Ted Wake Porest Gourdin Detroit Meri Georgia Tech Alabama Auburn Lewiss Christiaa Uten Denever Utah State Washington

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