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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1940

Page

6

Texas Christian Frogs Battle Rice On Muddy Field In Southwest Clash

In a rain softened field at Buckton Texas Christian University and Rice staged a probing Southwest Conference clash. Rice piled up 508 passing yards while TCU relied on a strong aerial attack though weather favored the Frogs. Coach Jess Neely warned of injuries impacting key players as the muddy field shaped the battle and yardage dynamics.

Owls Texas Christan Horned Frog Aonex Rice Jess Neely

Wheatley Edges In One Point Night On Muddy Field

Wheatley held a one point edge after a late TD by George Hererson and a conversion attempt. Debi and teammates contributed as the Wheatley crew fought through a tough game against Baylor led by Hewitt Maddox and Hall in the backfield. Next Friday they travel to Corpus Christi to close the season.

Ely Brinda Bryan Tesh Field la Gla Berry Ainger Wheatley George Hererson

Race for Defense Features Zamperini in New Challenge

The article notes Lou Zamperini, famed mile racer, taking on a defense effort in the United States. He works at the Lockheed plant in Burbank California with a goal to aid the war effort. In a separate subplot, a charity dance scene unfolds with Brinda and Dirk amid a crowd, hinting at personal tensions and plans for a benefit performance.

Lou Zamperini United States Lockheed Aircraft Factory Burbank Calif Hi Searini Brinda Dirk Gladys Banda Halle Landon John Vaslay Ballerins Dick Afaliten He Qrgen- Heh Lady Glaays

Dizzy Dean Sought for Killing a Doe

Jerome Herman Dean nicknamed Dizy, a Cubs pitcher, is a wanted man on a warrant charging him with killing a doe during last week's deer hunt. Prosecutor John Golden said the warrant was sent to Texas for service. death near Dalia and a fine ranging from 50 to 500 dollars was noted.

Dermost Jerome Herman Dizy" Dean Pilcher Tizy John Golden Texas Dalia Jaisle Renree

All-City Sunday Football All-Star Selections Named

San Sprome Light announces its All-City Class AA Class A and Class football selections for the year The teams were chosen with input from coaches officials and voting by readers who used the ballot in November The honored players will receive gold medals and diplomas at a Majestic theater ceremony next Tuesday night at 9 pm with guests and dates invited by theater management

San Sprome Light Lights Majestic Theater

Jeff Davis Hi Defends Uncrossed Goal-Line

Jeff Davis of Houston faces a tough barrier toward an undefeated, unscored-on record as the Panthers host Austin of Houston tonight. district race notes include Jacksonville upsetting Lufkin 7-6 and Harlingen clinching the south zone title 27-0 over Brownsville.

Jeff Davis Houston Panthers Texas Footeball Austin Temple Wildcats Cme Caine Centre Yeaterday Waen Tigers Champans Greenville el Paso Higa Anslin Eli Paso Woodrow Wilson Dallas Jacksonville Lufkin

Miss Goodwin Honored With Breakfast Event

Ming Lan Ellen Goodwin, longfeted bride to be, was honored at a 9 a.m. breakfast Saturday as Miss Dorothy Dursley escorted her to the table. Graysaythe and other decorations adorned the room while Mrs James Dean and Miss Eleanor Ann Bughley served the 14 guests. A second gathering followed at 10 30 a.m. at the Alling home for a tea in honor of Misses Lilian Biteel and Marisen de Hs.

Ming Lan Ellen Goodwin Doyathy Dursley James Dean Eleanor Ann Bughley Alling B. Alling Evelyn

90,000 Turnout For Cornell and Penn

Philadelphia November 23 Penn faced Cornell in a high stakes college football clash before an estimated 89,000 fans. Coach George Munger named Paul Wexler beside star Frank Reagan in a gambit to outsmart Cornell and erase recent taint. Wexler, known as a steady contributor, had started no games, while Reagan provided speed and versatility in the backfield as Penn aimed to disrupt Cornell’s aerial game and protect a potential upset.

Philadelphia Penn Cornell Dartmouth George Munger Reagan Paul Wexler Pases Day- Wexler SP Reagan Boston Stinger Cor Reapan Sheiller IL House Aoss

Prize in Football for Southwest Rivalry

Arizona and New Mexico will settle the Ki Carsin rifle trophy in a key football showdown. Mexico has held the trophy since it was established two years ago by J. P. McKale, Arizona athletic director. Arizona enters as a slight pre-game favorite despite being outweighed in line and backfield by the Lobos.

Tucson Ari Noy Ste Arizona New Mexico

Columbus Bulls Clinch Second Straight Pro Football Title

President W. D. Griffin of professional football ruled Buffalo game forfeited to New York after snow and tarpaulin covered field hindered play. Yankees protested a halftime agreement shortening the third and fourth periods. Columbus won 27 to 15 in Rome, denying Buffalo and sealing the Ohioans’ second consecutive league championship.

Columblus Hiv W. D Toothene Yankees Jack McBride Griffith Perind Clumbue Perind Kouchdown Ronyrrsion Eetha Vanker Griffin

Taylor wins three as Howlin Horse races held

In Bowie Maryland on Friday jockey Lee Taylor sought to reclaim the national lead with three victories at Howlin. He rode Housework to win the Cherrystone handi cap and also scored aboard Ellie and Balkin Way among others, with several near misses noted in the field.

Bowie Me Lee Tayior Housework Ellie Genwiat Munlee Taylor Aden

Latin Americans Face Lulacs and More In League Basketball

The Latin American basketball league schedule sets Zarape versus Lulacs at Woodawn gym at 1 30. Penner's Clothiers adds Joe Treving and Johnny Salas will play alongside Tito Trejo against the Mexican junior chamber team at 2 30. Perpetual Help Athletic Club meets Wesley Jouse in the final game as Toa Cab Cafe and Vatencis Grocers aim for wins. John Plumbley debuts for Perpetual Help, and Lulaca plans to introduce William Atlison.

Zarape Club Lulacs Met Woodawn Gym Penner's Clothiers Jed Joe Treving Sidney Lanier Johnny Salas Tech Jplayer Tito Trejo Clianber Commerce

Schreiner Wins State JC Title In 14-0 Victory

Schreiner Institute defeats Kilgore 14-0 to claim the Texas Junior College Conference football championship. Travis Raven scores both TDs, Buddy Hawkins adds two extra points, with Kilgore mustering six first downs and Schreiner limited in penalties. Key players include Raven, Hawkins, Gore, and Kilgore’s BeDauali and Elling.

Eqreville Hoy Bi Schreiner Mountaineers Kilgore Travis Raven Austin Buddy Hawkins Nacogdoches Schreiner Institute U4 J. Smith Halliday Hedrick Goerner BeDauali Falille Raven Hawkins Elling Gore Easter Ferguson Curtin Taylor Jordan Thompson Kunelly Quay- Sarlisle Palallié Schreiner Kigore

Buccaneers Face Rockets In Key Spanish American League Clash

Undeated Buccaneers and East Side Rockets clash at Van Daele Stadium Sunday in a pivotal Spanish American Football League game. Both teams split two rounds so far, with the season structured as two rounds of three games each, and winners of each round advancing toward the league throne. The Rockets rely on a quick passing attack while the Buccaneers pride themselves on strong running plays and scoring power.

Sheir Dash Buccaneers East Side Rockets van Daele Stadium Lake Teague Boys’ Club Kim Cigars Rockets Bucs Buccanters

High Schools Play 12 Man Grid Game

Murphy high and Tall high of Knoxville played a 12 man grid game here. Murphy high won 20 to 0 with a two man team coaching from the bench aiding signals. The 49 minute match saw 114 plays, far above average, pleasing players and spectators.

Murphy Pol Lees Murphy High Tall High Knoxville Tenn Offene

Seale Runs for 90 in Taylor Victory over Bartlett

November 23 report says Seale ran 90 yards on a kickoff and scored three touchdowns for Taylor High Ducklings in a 32 to 7 win over Bartlett Ball Pups at Bartlett. Frank Struska intercepted a pass to score, and Colonsation added the final TD while running the extra point.

Taylor W. vi. Seale Taylor High Ducklings Bartlett Seale Frank Struska Colonsation

Grid Fans Focus On Key College Football Battles

New York AP Nov 28 fans turn from fate of national title to pivotal late season showdowns. Minnesota seeks perfect season against Wisconsin as Yale Harvard and Mississippi State loom in the East and South. Conference races in the Big Ten and other regions hinge on a handful of decisive games incl Cornell Penn and Ole Miss Tennessee.

New York Maey Art Veneras Minnesota Wisconsin Army-Navy Fenne Cornell Philadelphia Mississippi Penn Michigan Arkansas Mississippi State Auburn Fleuze Ole Miss Tennessee Kentucky Knoxville State Wildcats Yale Lafayette Purdue Indiana Northwestern Notre Dame Nebraska Town State Oblahoma Temple Tulsa Oklahoma Aggies Michigan State West Virginia Detroit-Marquette Clemo Fulham Dike Nas Chante Tigers North Carolina Sisté Virginia-North Carolna Alabama-Vanderbil Flori ta-Georgia Fech Texas Aggies Stanford Wearechamps Daylat Southern Methodist Rice

Lyons Day Sparks Big Waco Event at Baylor Stadium

Waco honors Lyons at Baylor Bowdoin SMU football day with gold plaque presented by President Pat Neff between halves. Ted Lyons, famed Baylor athlete, will speak from a platform before the grandstand. Tonight a banquet featuring Professor Henry Trantham of Saylor College will cap the celebrations.

WACD Ted Tyoms Becane Baylor University Lyons Ted Camerus Waters Baylor- Bowthern Methodist University Pat M. Neff Earl 2. Smith Dallas Baylor Board of Rushes Alop & Platform Menry ‘Trantham Saylor Jbe

Harvard Yale In 59th Game At Yale Bowl

New Haven Conn Nov 23 Harvard and Yale clash in the fifty ninth gridiron meeting with both teams seeking prestige Harvard arrives with two wins two losses and three ties Yale missing captain Hal Whiteman due to injury while Harvard captain Joe Gardella plans to start at fullback Yale hopes for a victory that would tighten their season record against the rivals as the long standing contest looms with adverse weather and strong defense anticipated.

New Haven Conn Tale Harvard Blues Yale Hal Whiteman Memphis Tenn Bill Slack Joe Gardella

National Pro Loop Draft Meeting Set

The National Football League will hold its final draft meeting the day before the league championship playoff. League president Carl L Storck announced the playoff game will be in the Boat venue in Washington or Brooklyn on December 8 if needed. The championship would be November 16 if a playoff occurs. Each team selects 20 players with drafting priority in reverse final standings.

Ohio Carl L. Storck Washington Brooklyn

Dons to Tangle With Cowboys in Abilene Showdown

Abilene Texas November 23 100 The Hardy Simmons Cowboys seek their first win over the San Francisco Dons a tough West Coast foe returning home for a home coming gate. The Cowboys rely on midseason form from last year while San Francisco enters aiming to extend a prior victory over them.

Abilene Texas Hardy-Simmons Cowboys San Francisco Dons Cowboys Mog Dons

Baylor Bears Eye SMU Clash in Rain Soaked Sw Conference Tilt

Waco, Nov 21 Baylor faced injuries and a muddy field as they prepared to meet Southern Methodist in a key Southwest Conference game. Coach Matty Bell of SMU warned the Bruins’ aerial attack might be dampened by the rain while Baylor welcomed the return of Jack Wilson, whose season helped beat Tulsa last week in a pivotal race toward the conference title.

Waco Baylor Southern Methodist University Matty Bel Souther Methodist Bruins Bell Jack Wilson Wilson Tulsa Southern Meltwdis Chenes Texas A

Alamo League Flag at Stake in Canyon Showdown

In Canyon Texas A and T and West Texas State clash for the Alamo conference tile as Buffaloes favored to seize the title. The Javelinas had already beaten St Marys San Antonio 14 0, with West Texas State yet to face the Hitterls fragment. The winner today would decide the championship with Kingsville Clifton? rounding out the standings.

Canyon Texas A West Texas State Buffaloes Javelinas St. Mary's San Antonio Kingsville

Table Tennis Meet at YMCA Set for January 1

San Antonio YMCA announces a table tennis tournament in cooperation with the San Antonio Table Tennis Association. Open to players from San Antonio, surrounding suburbs, and local army posts. Pat Patterson of the MGA named tournament chairman.

YMCA Trans Joy San Antonio Table Tennis Association San Antonio Subwid Pat Patterson T i

Karnes City Badgers Defeat Edna Cowboys 48 20

Karnes City Badgers defeated the Edna Cowboys 48 to 20 on Friday night as Crewe Wiley Mika Ondrej Rhodes Jones and Kowalik shared seven touchdowns. Hamilton scored all of Edna's points.

Karnes City Crewe Wiley Mika Ondrej Rhodes Jones Kowalik Karnes City Badgers Edna Cowboys Ings Battles Hamilon Edna

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