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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

11

Cornell Dartmouth incident spurs talk on conference control

November 1 dispute over a Dartmouth win reversal prompts calls for an official conference governing body. Cornel reeled from the controversial touchdown call. officials and a miscalled play led to debate on football authority and how to handle officiating across major eastern colleges.

New York Cornnell Dartmouth Fed Friecell Ivy League Comte Cornell Friesell James Lynah Wiliam H. McCarter Cornal McArthur Gomell Zame New York university-Columbia Eow Intercollegiate Football Association

12 Man Idea Gets Another Tryout

ABILENE Texas Navy 19 11 Here s another ace opening for a young man who wants to play football. Oklahoma City University and McMurry College of Abilene meet at Oklahoma City November 28. The 12 man idea will be carried out again with four twelfth men calling plays. Doc Doenges contacted Dale Morrison and McMurry to vary the program by using the regular signal caller from each squad for brain work. Morrison says the plan may help a hurt or undersized player gain a break by taking the signal calling role.

Abilene Iexas Navy Promks Oklahoma City University McMurry College of Abilene Oklahoma City Weathes Oklahoma City U St. Mary Sen Antoniy Docngex Dale Morrison McMueryrow Cosches Morrison Doenges Morticon

Caliente Rules Off Hiser In Ringer Case

Caliente Mexico November 9 uPI George W Schilling pro ding steward said Riley Hiker was ruled off the turf for attempting to race a three year old aged mare. The mare Phoenix from Arizona failed to match identification papers and was scratched. Club officials said the horse appeared at least five years old and the horse branded ringer was banned across North American tracks under Jockey Club rules.

Agua Caliente Mexico Upi George W. Schilling Caliente Riley Hiker Ite Track of Tals Phoenix Scnulihg Enares Behilling Rare Hiser New York Jockey Club Ant

Bedwell Stable Amid Shuffle In Californian Circuit

H Guy Bedwell leads a large stable at Jowie with two horses racing locally while top entries ship to California under his son Buster. Don Meade relocates to Misral for Trapteal ark opening, bound to ride for George Odom in Norida. Casla, once juvenile, now a late-season winner, takes third straight Princess ing purse at Bowic esterday, with Eadie Gladys finishing ahead after a drive from Willie Canning.

Associated Press H. Guy Bedwell Haa Jowie Ancore Bedwell Platts Shippd California Buster Bedwell Don Meade Curyland Misral Traptealark Meade George Odom Norida Don al B. Bradley Casla Ar Wid Appara Bowicesterday Alhough Willie Canning Ate Rugh Mra. KE Graham Lewis Eadie Gladys Casis Twin Ee

Fifth Down Falsified Call Marred Dartmouth Cornell Game

New York recalls the Dartmouth Cornell football clash amid a phantom fifth down controversy. Referee Friecell initially gave Cornell the ball, Dartmouth protested, and a late Scholl pass to Murphy set up a possible Dartmouth win. The Indians then claimed victory by 23 points.

New York Dartmouth Cornell Red Frieceil Cornel Hanover Indians Mort Landsberg Walt Scholl Landsberg Pika Corneli Scholl Ray Hall Friecell Lou Young Tmne Scholl Bill Murphy

Spunky Creek Coin Field Trials Winner

Spunky Creek Col owned and handled by BE J Shaffer of Hutchinson Kansas took first in the all age stake of the Texas open championship field trials. Bill's Brown Bomber led by Hart Crangle of High Point North Carolina took first in the open derby. Ace's return owned by Harry Durke Corsicana placed second in the all age. Play Girl owned by Duffield Tyler placed third. Disguise and Allegheny Sam headlined by Dewey Engit tied for second in the open derby.

Corsiuana Spunky Creek BE. J. Shaffer Hutchinson Kah Bill Hart Crangle High Point N. C Bethel Anderson County Ace Harry Durke Corsicana

Pity the Poor Official Noticed Only Is Wrong

Chicago Nov 19 A survey of football officials shows growing public scrutiny this season as critics question calls and video replays. Notable incidents include a fifth down at Cornell Dartmouth, disputed calls at Washington and Lee and Wake Forest, and alleged bench signaling by Carl Snavely.

Ghicago Cornell Dartmouth Friesell Ohio State Big Red Bucks Carl Snavely Snavely Notre Carnegie Tech John Getechell Tech Gish Washington and Lee Dan Justice George Washington U Eberts Justice Wake Forest North Carolina Tony Gatlovicn Callovicn

Schreiner and Kilgore Eye Friday Night Showdown in Kerrville

Kilgore Junior College and Schreiner Institute, the top two Texas junior college conference contenders, prepare for a decisive Friday night clash at Schreiner's Kerrville home court. Kilgore leads with a 4-0 conference mark, while Schreiner, hurt by a 0-0 tie with San Angelo, aims to reclaim the crown in a battle that could crown the champion.

Kerrville Texas Junior College Kilgore Junior College Schreiner Institute Schreiner Keerville Schreiner Mountaineers San Angelo Rams Kilgore Rangers Paris Junior College Kolgore Hillsboro John Tarleton Lamar Dt Paris Texas Lutheran Len Morris Lamar Mountaineers San Angelo Kilgore Weir Thel Rams Rangers Schreiner ' Boys Elmer Teamt

O Brien Declines Five Year Pro Contract With Eagles

Davy O Brien, famed quarterback, turned down a five year deal to coach the Philadelphia Eagles as a football pro. He cited duty to his country as the reason, choosing FBI service over league riches. Bell noted the offer would have been among the highest salaries in the league.

O’brien Philadelphia Davy O'Brien Philadelphia Eagles Bert Bell Eagles Bell O'Brien The FBI

Freshmen to Sit Out Baylor SMU Game Prep

Methodist freshmen normally face the varsity in preparation for the SMU Baylor clash but will skip the Wednesday scrimmage. Baylor Cubs alter schedule Wednesday under Coach Matty, as varsity teams adjust to avoid injuries ahead of the Saturday matchup.

SMU Baylor Dativas Soud Methodist M. U.baylor Baylor Cubs Matty Helt

Valley junior teams clash for Valley title in Pharr

San Benito Nov 18 The San Helito Greyhound Pups winners of the Lower Valley bracket in junior high grid play will meet the Pharr Beat Cubs Upper Valley winners for the Valley title in a game set at Pharr San Juan Alamo High School on Wednesday night Superintendent Grady St Clair announced after a conference of school officials.

San Benito San Helito Greyhound Pups Pharr Cubs Grady St. Clair Me Ip

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