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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

6

Lanier Volts Favored Over Crippled Alamo Heights

Lanier high school Volts were heavy favorites to beat the Alamo Heights Mules in a Tuesday district clash at Alamo Stadium. Ellsworth injured in a Friday car crash will miss the game. Jack Jucinaier shifts to left half. Lanier aims to stay unbeaten in District 36-A as they prepare for a 3 p.m. kickoff.

Lanier High School Volts Alamo Heights Mules Alamo Stadium Ralph Filsworth Martin Ellsworth Jack Jucinaier Ellesworth Wayne Pickels Ed Farris Gil Ramsdell Dub Norton Snld Vokts Alamo Heights South San Antonio

Fifth Down Fracas Shrouds Cornell Dartmouth Result

Dartmouth and Cornell battled to a 7-3 finish amid controversy over a fifth down late in the game. Referee Friesell defended the ruling as final while Cornell and Dartmouth officials awaited an official review and continued to dispute possession and timing during the tense finish.

Hanover N. H Dernmouth Cornell Earl Blark Brown Wiliam A. Friesell Dartmouth Young Friesell Walt Scholl bin Murphy Lou Young Cornell Bass Scaata New York Filma Captain Young Blaik Aan Rustsnell Eastern Intercollegiate Foothill Association Carmel Pittsburgh Washington Buehnell Geome Friesel Joe McKenney Been College Bushnell the. Gam

Unclear Pitching Feats Highlight Odd Stat Line

A fragmented report describes a pitcher allowing 54 hits in a game and achieving a shutout, with the first batter hitting a triple and 15 outs recorded. The second batter also triples and a sequence with three men on base ends with a ball in play. Batters credited with hits include 707AL 6 hits 6x9 54.

Island of the Hangman Promises Dark Island Tale Tomorrow

A fragmentary note previews tomorrow's feature about the Island of the Hangman with mythic references to Styx like waters, Charon, and Alexander the Great, hinting at a dark theme and ancient legends in a ritualistic setting.

Uist Dhe Bryx Styx Drakonerin Alexander the Great

Demaret Beats Little in Golf Exhibition at Osa Beach

In Corpus Christi on Sunday Jimmy Demaret defeated Lawson Little 3 and 2 at the Osa Beach Golf club after a 72-hole Houston match where Demaret previously beat Little 1 up in recent play. Demaret posted a 70 in the morning round and 71 in the final 18, while Little shot 72 and 74.

Corpus Christi CENA Lawson Little Houseton Jimmy Demaret Jimmy Demearet Houston Osa Beach Brae Burn Country Club Little Chipper P Hogle Dematet

Texas A and M Polo Team Defeats Mexico City Unit

The Texas A and M college polo team won 8 to 6 against a Mexico City squad in College Station on Monday, November 18. This victory showcased strong defense and precise mounts, with A&M asserting early control and maintaining the lead through the final chukkar.

Aggtes College Station JINS Texas A. and M Mexico City

Tennessee coach Neyland eyed Sugar Bowl bid

Maj. Robert Reese Neyland, retired U S Army, trains Tennessee toward a third straight undefeated season as speculation grows he may appear in the Sugar Bowl. Neyland, Greenville Texas native and West Point graduate, has led Tennessee to 117 wins against 13 losses and a string of gridiron success that could cap with another major bowl showing.

Knoxville Tenn Robert Reese Neyland University of Tennessee Nepland Miami Vols Oklahoma Southern California Stanford Texas Aggies Neyland Orleangs Sugar Towl Tennessie Louisiana State Tigers J. W. Gores Goree Fd Molinski Bob Suffridge Tennessee Greenville Texas West Point Triniiessée Panama Army

Redskins Beat Bears in Tight Step Toward Title

Chicago Bears 3 0 0 0 3, Washington Redskins 0 0 7 0 7. Manders 30-yard field goal gave Chicago the lead, but Frank Filchock connected twice with Bob Masterson and a Dick Todd catch put Washington ahead. Bears troubled Washington’s goal in the second half. Redskins held on for win as Bears still led Green Bay. Brooklyn Defeats Rams 79 to 14. Detroit defeats Philadelphia 21 to 0.

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John McCloskey Dies Father of Texas League Mourned

Louisville obituary notes John McCloskey known as Honest John died at age 83. Organizer of the Texas League in 1888 he served as player manager scout umpire and executive over four decades. He mentored future stars including Kenetchy Wagner Clarke Tinker and Strunk and helped reorganize the Kitty League in 1934.

John J. McCloskey John McCloskey Texas League Louisville Baseball World John St. Louis Milwaukee San Francisco Austin Dallas Houston Kansas City Memphs Ed Kenetchy Honus Wagner Fred Clarke Joe Tinker Amos Strunk McCloskey

L'il Davey O'Brien to Join Ranks of G-Men

Dallas era reports deny he will leave football for government work. Davey O’Brien, famed quarterback, played against Detroit and Philadelphia then faced FBI intrigue over a post season move to Uncle Sam. Admission came as authorities pursued him at a Philadelphia apartment.

L'il Davey O'Brien G-Men Bob Considine Washington Nav Sam Little David O'Brien Slingsnot Detroit Lions Philadelphia FBI Davey O'Brien Federal Bureau of Investion Ralion Delphiy Texas Christiay University Uncle Sam Pertine Christman Bert Wel de Philadel Plit Bagley Orley Winderga Creck Nena Jmental J. Edigue Hoover Uncle San Torrance Mite Kane Prafoenton

Unclear historical game box score with faded names and figures

Fragmentary OCR from a sports box score lists many players and substitutions such as Zarane, Tom Mal Cafes, Hernandez, Rodriguen, Valencia, Villarreal, and others. The text is garbled with inconsistent spellings and missing context, making exact team names, scores, and dates difficult to determine.

In'Garea Pesan Riel Nienaniee Cal Marla Alvaris Chana Kelly F Gonswlee Ceritual Help Cedensa Galindo Frenandes Tom Cati Perenejual Help Janine Weatey HL R Heemanden Villerrent J-Rodriener Ay Barcbede Gongning R. Dayle J. Martines Rodriguen Py Cardone Gr Rodrigues Zhrape Rabago Cavanor Camacho Camacho 3, ‘Cantus Suarez Gatela Brazo Renee Zarane Wesley

Crowley to Speak at Wisconsin Football Banquet

Crowley Wisconsin speaker announced Fordham head coach INSi Jin Crowley will be principal speaker at the University of Wisconsin football banquet on December 3 in the university field house. About 1500 are expected to attend.

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