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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

7

Record-Breaking Aggies Face One More Hurdle

The Texas Aggies aim for an undisputed conference title after a 25-0 win over Rice Institute. SMU and Rice still contend, needing wins while the Aggies slip only in losses to Texas. The team leads eight categories including first downs, rushing, and passing, with strong defense and minimal interceptions.

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Wilson to Lead Cubs in 1941 After Red’s World Series Win

Veteran manager Jim Wilson, 40, linked to the Chicago Cubs to replace Gabby Hartnett, with Gallagher announcing terms. Wilson, already on Cincinnati’s reserve list as a players coach, is expected to accept the Cubs’ managership despite Cincinnati’s stance.

Chicago Msi Jimmy Wilson Cincinnati Reds Detroit Cubs Gabby Hartnett Wilson James T. Gallagher Bruins Bruins. Make. Terdis Gallagher Cincinnati Warren Giles Reds McCarthy New York Bartaett Jackie Hunt Wile Marshall College West Virginia Jor McCarthy Urechey State Hum Xavier Aragon Michigan Tommy Harmon Northwestern AttiWestern East Rackhe Hunt Marshall Westen Tom Harman Midwest Charles Larson Culver-Stockton Thermon Dunes Ailege Christian Marvin Harshman Pacific Luther On Webb Merle Hapen Missisippi

Grid Heroes and SATURDAY football stars summary

A garbled Sunday grid report highlights Eu Green of Notre Dame, Boston College, Princeton, UC CA, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan, LSU and other players. It notes yardage, touchdowns, and key plays across multiple games with several unclear dates and results.

Drees EU Green Iowa Notre Dame Charley Bourke Boston College Georgetown Bop Sandbach Princeton Yale Yackie Robinson UC CA Brighem Young Wike Francis Nebraska Toi Pittsburgh Albert Blanford Peointe Oregon State Bob Westfall Michigan Wade Leo Bird Louisiana State Lpurktons Auburn Tack Stackpool Washington Payne California Fite Lanehorst Ohio Tigard Tilnon

Ice Hockey Scores and Results Across Leagues

Reported hockey results include Detroit 2 Montreal 0 and Toronto 4 Montreal 4 with several American Association games noted. Other scores show New Haven 9, Springfield 7, St Paul 3, Minnesota 2, and Tulsa 2. Multiple listings reference Boston, New York Americans, and Providence.

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Golf Exhibition At Willow Springs Features Mixed Results

Seguin professionals and amateurs split wins in a best ball match with Kien and Wagenfuehrs leading for the locals, while Steele and Williford posted strong scores. A San Antonio Golfers Association board meeting opens Monday night to discuss Texas Open affairs, as Ban Ahonid’s Ents L.Town wins a bankers’ event in Seguin. Carlos Ramirez leads the Fore Golfers Club sweepstakes at Willow Springs, with Ralph Cordevase and Choo Balinas close behind. Clarence Mangham debuts as Max Starcke Park pro amid a 73-golfer field.

Charies Kien Buddy Wagenfuehs Seguin Mons Day Hack Williford Edison Steel Wollow Springs Kleiz Wagenfuehra Steele Willforg San Antonio Golfers’ Association Ralph B. Baldwin Ban Ahonid L.town Ln Brown Houston L. B. Hardin Hugh Beard L. A Rideout Luling Eddleelis San Antonio Clarence Mangham Max Starcke Park Links Chub Wilmn Cris Lozann

Edison Junior Grid Teams Clash Before Edison Burbank Game

Woodrow Wilson and Edison Junior C grid teams meet at Edison field at 7 15 pm Wednesday with Edison Burbank game following. Edigon Burbanks start at G aelock, Burt's Buck No 1. New Braunfels notes coach Shellsy Burt as a first deer hunter in Comal county with an eightbalter at 7 27 am Saturday.

Edison Burt New Braunfels Shellsy Burt Wew

18 Clubs Still Going Along Unbeaten

New York nov 18 Notre Dame and Georgetown were among the football powers knocked off the undefeated list last week but 18 teams still carried clean slates. Boston college beat Georgetown 19 18. others like Wittenberg Mt Union and Lafayette remained unbeaten with notable wins and close rallies shaping the survivor group.

New York Notre Dame Georgetown Long Island University New Britain Connecticut Indiana Pennsylvania Albion Michigan Boston Rollere Batte Ledins Milligan St. Ambrose Eagles Inn Witteriberg Mt. Union Wot Bovton College Iapeeters Kentuceys Tau Lafayette Enn Ambrose E. Stroudsburg Parish Lutheran Sornell Hardin-Simmons

High School Football Schedule Notes and Results

Fragmented OCR lists multiple football games with times and venues around San Antonio and Austin. Entries mention South San Antonio, Brackenridge, Jefferson Kap, Alamo Teague, Feltesson, and district events with 2:30 p.m. 3:40 p.m. kickoffs, Southwest Academic League games, and references to district IAA standings.

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Randolphs Ramblers Rally Past 23rd Infantry 37 6 at Fort Sam

The Randolpn Ramblers routed the Twenty Third Infantry Deathboys 37 to 6 at Fort Sam Houston. Ramblers led 16 points in the first period and the Dough Doys scored late on a 4 yard turnover play. Randolpht prepares for Ninth Infantry clash next week at Fort Sam Houston.

Ramblers Fort Sam Houston Doys Randolstt Ninth Infantry

Santa Clara Beats St. Mary's Gaels in Football Classic

Santa Clara University powered to a 19 to 7 victory over St. Mary's College as the Broncos forged two third quarter scores. St Mary's had seven first downs to four and 109 rushing yards to Santa Clara's 42 but failed to sustain drives for points.

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New Mexico Lobos Rally Not Enough In Border Conference Clash

Border Conference notes a lone Saturday slate with New Mexico Lobos showing strong play in a 45 6 win over Arizona State while Arizona State remains a conference title favorite. New Mexico faces Arizona in Tucson as the league title hinges on that result. Aggies host Redlands in state college homecoming. Arizona State open date weakens, Tempe seeks title with three conference wins and a tie with Texas Mines.

Alanquerque Tucson Scania Cablenels New Mexico Lobos Arizona State of Flamstall Arizona Whrats BC Paso New Mexico Aggies State College Redlands Calcottnia Aggies Arizona University Buldogs Xemes Greeley State of Colorado Tempe Texas Miners Arivonsa Wildcats Avizoma Oma Utah Oklahoma Aggies Tulsa St. Lois Texas Tech Detroit Gonzaga Marquette Michigan State Michigan West Virginia Kentucky

Marshall Declared East Texas Champion After Controversy

Marshall wins the 1940 East Texas pennant after league directors vote 4 to 6, ending a dispute with Tyler over Nick Gregory's eligibility. President Mosley resigns. D. Walter Morris named as replacement candidate. George Schepps reappoints Jimmy Adair to manage Dallas Longview farm club in 1941.

Marshall INS Onve East Texas Teague Vamipaign Marsallins P. Mosley Tyler Nick Gregory Shaughnessy Mosley

Nation’s college grid rankings tighten as week decides titles

Major conference races near decision as top teams pursue titles. Cornell, Boston College, Lafayette, Tennessee, Minnesota, Texas A&M, Hardin-Simmons and Stanford remain contenders with several leagues set to crown champions. Michigan, Minnesota, and Texas A&M eclipse rivals in strong showings while LSU, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame look to solidify standings.

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Best Game by Boston College and Georgetown

Grantland Rice hails a classic as Boston College edged Georgetown 19 to 18 in a wild clash that saw four lead changes. Charley O Rourke starred with 60 minutes, 200 passing yards, and a pivotal safety and key plays, while BC benefited from a late score after a fumbled bobble. Georgetown’s hopes faded as BC controlled the decisive drives and claimed the dramatic triumph.

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Conscription Life Saver For Boxing

San Francisco November 18 1920 Ins Ex Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey predicted that the conscription army will produce a new crop of professional boxers He said these youths must work in army camps and will naturally develop into ring fighters He called the conscript camps the salvation of boxing.

San Francisco INS Jack Wempsey Manassa Mauler

West Texas New Mexico Baseball Sage Moves Midland to Wichita Falls

The West Texas New Mexico Baseball Sage held a winter meeting in Zublock, Nov. 18, approving Neal Rabe to relocate the Midland franchise to Wichita Falls. Milton Price announced the league will operate as an eight club circuit with Odessa relocation possible and San Angelo also a candidate. Rabe leased Spudder Park grounds and plans a grandstand, acting as business manager and possibly club president while Sammy Fale remains Midland player manager.

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