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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

8

November 2 game traffic show at Alamo stadium

Dave Coleman presents a Thanksgiving Day event featuring Geo. Freh and The animated Jefferson Mustangs at Alamo Stadium. Backfield players Melcher Gongales, Ross Wallace, Mason Matthews, Clifton Power listed, with line players Hamilton Storrie, Sam Kong, Brazzie Reeves, Damon Tasses, Darrell Tippett, Charles Valdez, Rufus Baird named in accompanying caption.

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Brackenridge Jefferson Game Promises Controlled Access

Weather outlook warns of showers for Thanksgiving clash at Alamo Stadium. Brackenridge and Jefferson meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in a game overseen by Holland Kellum who promises battle control along access routes. Extra ticket booths, new parking, and varied pricing aim to ease admission for fans, with reserved seats at 1.00 and box seats at 1.40, youths under 12 at 0.25.

Brackenridge Jefferson Alamo Stadium Holland Kellum Generalissimo San Antonio Broadway Stadium Drive Old Rock Quarry Potehernick's Sommers Mayes- Westore Tankersley’s

Final Games Near End of Season Deliver District Top Trio

Three teams remain in the district race as the season closes. Lanier Vo ks clinch the title by beating Alamo Heights Tuesday. Burbank Bulldogs face Eales Bears at Edison Field at 8 p.m. while South San Antonio meets Rest at Hot Wells Blue Devils the same time. Edison must still play Lanier on November 28. A win by Edison or a Lanier loss could alter standings.

Leniey Voks Alamo Heights Burbank Bulldogs Eales Bears Edison South San Antonio Hot Wells Blue Devils Lanier Golden Bears Lanter

County Juniors Triumph in Conference Showdown

In Mivigion action, Bexay county juniors clinched the Tine conference title by defeating St. Anth ny s 60 to . Edison tank secured second price by downing Tw T 13.

Ma Hartondale Fonthal Bexay County St. Anth Nys Edison Tank Sen Tw T

Major Moore in Cole Act game at Fort Houston

Major Moore led a foursome including Lions, Os. W. c. Royal, Edward Dietz and B.C. Hogers in a club outing at Fort Houston. He used a five iron for a notable shot while at Stati hospital and Whe scored anve on N S, with light’s Hele-in-Que. club rough in Wednesday play.

Light George V. Moore

Brackenridge Records and 1940 1942 Track Event Dates

A fragmented record list from Brackenridge sports history shows multiple track results and dates spanning 1910s to 1990s, with names like Jefferson, Brackenridge, and others. The text mentions weekly schedules, venues, and games including Brackenridge matches and event notes across several years.

College Cage Meet Set for March 29

Kansas City officials and university coaches announced a national collegiate basketball championship setup with events planned for March in Kansas City. The Western playoffs will determine finalists as four teams compete, with the final slated for late March.

College Kansas City Indiana Wniiversity Gene Zachman Kansas City Auditorium Lr. P. CG. Allen University of Kansas N. CG Awa Tours Ani

Jeffs Set to Battle Brackenridge Eagles in District Clash

Jefferson Mustangs coach Dave Coleman aims for a win over Brackenridge Eagles in District 16AA at Alamo Stadium Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Both teams expect a hard-fought game with Brackenridge favored for strength but Jeffs determined to punch back.

Basketball meeting of teams in Latin-American league

A meeting of captains and managers from eight teams will be held Wednesday night at the Latin American Recreation Center in Stirling at 8 o clock. The official schedule will be issued and by-laws discussed.

Tig Stirling Vic Buiness

Smoll Goes to Baltimore and Sale of Phillies Players

In Philadelphia on November 20 INS reports the sale of pitcher Clyde Smull and catcher Joe Macher from the Ballymore Oriches to the national tongue, with the price publicized.

Philadelphia Pilcher Clyde Smuaill Joe Macher Philadelphia Phillies yTie Price

Six Approaches Opened To High Game Thursday

Six approaches to Alamo Stadium will open Thursday for Brackenridge Jefferson game at 2 30 p m. Listings include Stadium Drive from North St Marys, Kleigs Court from St Marys and Mulberry, Buswell from McCullough and Shooks, Nethe Blvd from St Marys, Alpine Drive and Wideview Avenue from Broadway or Drackenstadney Park. Four parking lots, two free, will open at 2 p m with free east parking by stadium and west parking along Stadium Drive. Reserved west side seats have entry through side gates. general admission uses main entrance near Linke area.

Alamo Alpin Drive Widewand Avenur Broadway Drackenstdney Park McGullough Tyrone Road Alaug Heights Stadium Drive Estadium Pask Chilpene Rts Linke

Eagles Squad Tapers Off In Signal Drill

Brackenridge Eagles prepared for a Thursday clash with Jefferson Mustangs at Ammo Sta Tum in a signal drill session. Coach Forehand voiced jitters about past results but said his team is in top shape for the district showdown, with captains Jennings Anderson and Jack Snipes named for the season.

Brackenridge Eagles Ret -Forenand Eagle Jefferson Mustangs Porehand Jefferson Eagles Jeff Austin High Trvy Antlers Kerrville Austin Brackenridge Kertviliy Maroons Jeffs Bucks Jennings Anderson Jack Snipes Homer Chambers Esgies Gouda He Majestic Theater Medina Hosking Benny Blam W. B. Cagle Harris County Dee Bhannon Cagle Turkey Tom Powell Rays the Tandy Powell Kory

Brackenridge grid heroes echo 1933 Eagles in local talk

Sportlights recalls Brackenridge teams and compares the current squad with the 1933 Brackenridge Eagles who nearly won a state title. Claud Kellam weighs in after Thursday’s non league game and highlights Brackenridge backfield stars Reeder Baker Moore and Slater plus linemen Voss Michel Achterbers Marlin John Daugherty and Gins. The piece notes past power and current pressure ahead of matchups with Jefferson.

Brackenridge High School Jefferson Brackenridge Eagles San Antonio Claud Kellam Public School Athletic System Claud Brackenridge Kellam Eagles Reeder Baker Moore Slater Brackenridge Grid Ine Voss Michel Achterbers Marlin John Daugherty Gins Biz

High Game Opens Light Trophy Race for 1940-41

The Wight Light Trophy race begins as Shackenridge and Jefferson clash in a key football game for the San Antonio high schools. Jefferson and Brackenridge shared the trophy last season and it will be reengraved and moved to Jefferson’s case in February.

San Antonio Wight Shackenridge - Jefferson Jefferson Brackenridge Tefferson Miiferm

Brackenridge Poised for Close Turkey Day Classic

The department predicts a tight Thursday game with Brackenridge favored yet wary after Jefferson’s surprising progress under Coach Dave Cole. Officials note Brackenridge’s strong form despite losing two key players early in the season.

Brackenridge Dave Coleman Jefferson

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