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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

8

THESZ CORRAL TO RASSLE IN TOP EVENT

Thesz and Corral square off in a featured match at the Municipal auditorium as George Sauer's wrestling card presents heavyweight legend Thesz among the three top rivals. Corral seeks a victory to break the Mexican drought and reach the top eight, while Metingoff faces Henry in a semi final and Stecher meets Lovelock to open the show at 3 30.

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Midget Races Highlight Alamo Downs Meet

DOC SHAW reports a brisk Alamo Downs program where Vito Calla surged to the 25 lap feature win after earlier triumphs. Records fell for Calla and Cleo Glaze, with Ogila setting a fast 7:07. as cars and drivers including Slaughter and Ward delivered a dramatic show on a dusty track.

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Acustated Pr finals feature mixed results across leagues

Football results show varied outcomes with teams including Marys, Lath, Pomona, Whittier, and Pacific Lutheran posting scores. Notable games include California Poly 20, Pomona 6, and Greidentnt 9, Washingon area squads posting multiple decisive gaps amid a broad slate of late season action.

Acuray Tovida Greeley

Aggies Face Tough National Poll Ahead Of Tuesday

Sportlights columnist Harold Scherwitz notes the Texas Aggies have led the national football poll all season but may not finish on top. He cites Cornell Minnesota and Michigan and Notre Dame as rivals and recalls Dartmouth beating a previously strong foe as a sign of shifting power.

Texas Aggies M Ags Cornell Minnesota Michigan Notre Dame Cornwell Navely Indias Veao Sega Pasa Inst Dartmouth Iclub Big Red Dartmouth Sewanez St. Lawrence Harvard Rockne Artec Army i Navy Chal Jacks

Aggies Reach for Crown as Steady Team Attacks Opponents

The Texas Aggies, emerging from a tough schedule, clash with top rivals as they pursue championship claims. Despite stiff tests from national contenders, they have shown balance on both ground and air, piling up yardage and passing efficiency. Notable players Jeffrey, Pugh, and Jombrough contribute in a versatile attack, with the team confident in controlling the game plan.

M. U Rice Minnesota Cornell Stanford Tushing Jeffrey Pugh Big Jawn Kimbrough

Aggies Chase Back-To-Back Southwest Title Hope

Texas U. may face the Aggies as the Southwest Conference title race tightens. Aggies pursue a second straight title while questions swirl about potential Rose Bowl bids and possible East Coast emissaries testing Stanford and Cornell.

Amarillo Lubbock Scrap Tops High School Football Slate

Amarillo and Lubbock lead a crowded Texas high school football slate as key district races unfold. Westerners and Sandies are among the top ranked in state, with nine additional titles in play across districts, including Tulsa not relevant, as teams like Plainview, Wichita Falls, and Port Arthur vie for championships. District battles shape the state picture with undefeated clubs defending strong positions.

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All-City Ballot Election For Local Football Honors

The Lights official at city football awards invites fans to vote for Class AA Class A and Class Si players. Ballots are available at the Majestic Theatre and via mail or in person at the San Antonio Light Sports Department.

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T R Film Planned Seein Stars As Patriotic Short

Hollywood gossip and industry notes recap activity around Warner's planned feature Teddy And the Boys about Theodore Roosevelt, with Sidney Blackmer tipped to play Teddy. Mentions Kent Taylor Broadway plans, Hedy Lamarr sighting, socialites, and variety of actors, premieres, and hospital updates.

T.R Louella Parsons Mutton Pistere Mdltur J. &. Defroit Navy INS Teddy Roth Rider Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Society Warners Iney Roosevelt Father Adek Quentin Kenmlt Theodore Jr Sidney Blackmer Hslf Sidney Barbara Stanwyck Bob Taylor National Rerets Kent Taylor Kent New York Gilbert Miller F.K Taylor Hollywood Mitch

Ted Lewis Dazzles Majestic With Mix Of Jazz And Comedy

Ted Lewis offers a lively Majestic show featuring his orchestra conducting caricature and clarinet work alongside Snow Whitters imitation and tap numbers by Joan Woods and the Tell Sisters. Western film Rangers of Forme stars Albert Dekker and Pred MacMurray while The Tacoma Bridge novelty reels entertain audiences with stunts and glimpses of old California intrigue.

Sam Woolford Snowball Whitter Ted Lewis Frien Joan Woods Tell Sisters Jeanne Blendie Kay Katya Kat Snow Halt’s Ted Rangers Albert Dekker Sant Pred MacMurray Patricia Mor Vison Gilbert Roland Joseph Schildkraus Dekker Seads MacMurray Roland California Tacoma Mary Ailess

Walter Winchell On Broadway Trade Mark Nagistered

Washington dispatch notes Greek victories seen as campaign rhetoric. Rumors include Molotov Hitler minutes, Russian planners to edge toward Turkish border, and shifting press tactics. Media figures, diplomatic moves, and looming political maneuvers weave through a brisk, insider snapshot of wartime chatter.

Walter Winchell Daily Mirror Hia Washington, D. C Washington Russia Turk Steve Barry Inder Peonte Flynn Bam Foley Bronx

Volley Ball teams cap Stockdale invitation title sweep

China Grove school's volleyball squads end a strong season by winning both boys and girls divisions at the Stockdale High School invitation. The boys defeated Kosciuska, Sas wamee, and Cestanova to claim the title while the girls beat LaVernia and Saxpam. Sayers High School took third in Class B boys.

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