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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1936

Page

5

Longhorns Ready for Thanksgiving Showdown with Aggies

Texas coach Sack Cheyney praised the Longhorns fitness after a muddy practice with Bill Pitser top pitching talent guiding a scrimmage against freshmen impersonators of the Fighting Fanness. Texas seeks a win over rival Texas A. and M. to salvage a dismal season as 15 more players are listed for the next clash in chilly, clear conditions.

Austin Navy Chevieny University of Texas Longhorns Texas A Bill Pitser Minnesota Cheyighy Aggies Cettensty Clint #inall Jack Codlins Walton Launes Romer Tipson Jay Arnold Irvin Gilbreath Wey Sheridan Pitter Hite Weer

Todd Ready to Play Against Longhorns

At College Station on Thanksgiving eve 1930s Texas A and M prepared to meet Texas Longhorns in rain and cold signal drills. Coach Homer Norton announced Dick Todd, sophomore back, would play despite a head injury from SMU, though he would not be in top form.

College Station Texas Aggies Texas Longhorns Homer Norton Dick Todd Wallack Texas Todd Southern Methodist Rouse Teddy

Clifford and McCall on TCU injury List

Fort Worth reports confirm two injuries from last Saturday's game with Rice. Sophomore Fat Clifford has two broken bones in the left foot and is out for the season. Scott McCall has a swollen left knee from an old injury and may play sparingly. Harrel and Blackmun are adjusting positions as Wront Romney can fill alternate back roles.

Fort Worth Houston Rice Dutch Meyer Clifford Scott McCall Dub McCall Dallas Bet Harrel Lin Blackmun Husky Viv Wront- Romney

Matty Bell Doubts Mustang Chance Against Texas Christians

TALLAS NOV. 24 News quotes Matty Bell Southern Methodist coach saying SMU has no chance to beat Texas Christians. Bell notes Bam Baugh will execute his plan and states prevention differs from prediction as Mustangs scrimmaged against the freshman squad.

Mustangs

Baugh Leads Heisman Talk Amid Coast Support and Critics

The Downtown Athletic Club reports Sammy Baugh drawing strong votes from the Southwest as Santa Clara looms undefeated, with Ed Goddard and Yale’s Larry Kelley among expected Eastern contenders. The piece notes Baugh’s post-season shine and includes colorful sidebars on Coach Abe Martin and boxing reforms.

Downtown Athletic Club New York John Heisman Sammy Bough Santa Clara College of California Baugh Sammy Baugh Sam Weisman Texas Christian University Santa Clara Broncs

Baylor-Texas Christian clash without star sprague

In the latest update from the Methodist camp, insights indicate that Baylor will face Texas Christian without key back Johnny Sprague due to a back injury. Bell noted that Sprague missed Monday drills and is uncertain for the traditional showdown.

Baylor Bell Texas Christian Johnny Sprague

Arkansas Drills for Tulsa Game

Arkansas football coach Fred Thomsen led practice focusing on Tulsa defense and Hurricane formations, aiming to counter Tulsa’s power offense after watching Tulsa on Saturday. Freshmen showed progress in implementing defensive schemes and offensive counterplans. Clancy retires from NHL play after 19 seasons as a strong defenseman.

Payetteville Ark Arkansas Thaztrbacks Glil Fred ‘Thomsen Tulsa University Thomsen Tulsa Arkezsans Oxlahomans Bowerhouse

Hanson Resigns as Syracuse Head Coach After Poor Season

Syracuse University coach Vic Hanson, after seven years and a disastrous season finishing one win in eight, announced his resignation following a late hour conference with Acting Chancellor William P. Graham. Hanson, a former All-American at Syracuse, said the resignation was for the best interests of the university and his future.

Morris Frank Lufkin Don Martin Martin Syracuse Usi Vic Hanson Syracuse University Wiliam P. Graham Hanson Png Graham Orange

Government orders edible game ban over lead poisoning risk

Nov. WannisGiox reports a government action amid a lead poisoning scare after ducks died from ingesting lead pellets. Dr. BJ Shil Unger of the biological survey proposes a solution by adding magnesium to the lead to reduce hazards, while further tests are planned to separate the lead in water and in a duck’s system.

WannisGiox Goverment BJ. Shil- Unger Biological Survey Serould Snillinges Danepa

Champs in Van of League Goalers Race Tightens

The International Cabinet defending champions sit atop the Commercial Basketball League standings Tuesday, with Sabina Brewers a notch back after a decisive 316-320 win over Binger’s Phar Macy. The Brewers grabbed second by handing Duncan Field Pliers their first loss, as Dietzel led Salinas with 13 points and Wiggins supported the attack.

International Cabinet Elty Commercial Basketball League Sabina Brewers Brackenridge Gyn Binger Phar Macy Brewers Duncan Field Dietzel Sallinas Warren Wiggins Avive Tkey Mendoza Blag Monte Bingers Eal Sam @cher Chinky" Flore Tucker Sheneman Devil O Vestines Benavides Rodriguez Garcia Blendorn Monsen Cerdenay Galmnda Galmnda, e.Di Aan ‘Tolats Kyamer Asher Sullivan Grimzinger A Harris Williamson Branunetier Guerrere

Mrs Brooks to Judge Los Angeles Toy Show

Mrs. Murray B. Brooks, noted toy dog judge and Pek ing breeder, travels from Des Moines to Los Angeles to judge the toy specialty show this weekend. She recently judged in Des Moines, exhibited in Peoria, and her champion Whitworth Beau Michael won the toy group with Maytag, a Pekingese valued at about 2000 dollars. her champion Little Visier won best Pomeranian.

Murray B. Brooks Los Angeles Brooks

Reds to Train in Florida for Spring Camp

Cincinnati Reds general manager Warren Giles announced the team will hold spring training in Florida next season. The move replaces Puerto Rico as the base due to a large rookie contingent expected on the Reds roster.

Cincinnati Reds Florida Cdiginnati Warren Giles Reds Puerto Rico Giles

Mrs Shires Wins Divorce From Art Shires

Mrs Retty Greenbaum Shires was granted a divorce from Art Shires former baseball player in Chicago. She testified he hit home runs during their Harrisburg stay and the judge ruled he must support their four year old son Charles if he returns to Chicago. Shires has retired from the diamond and now referees wrestling in Texas.

Chicago Retty Greenbaum Shires Art Shires

Fight Results By the Associated Press

Chicago fighters Tuhlinsky and Baie traded decisions while Greb and Sauber scored wins in misc bouts across cities. Other results include Pastore stopping a Brooklyn contender, Sancini outpointing Vaughn, Jettra knocking out Sippy Allen, Speizal winning in Miami, and Clark knocking out Billy Rosen amid a wide slate of matches nationwide.

Associated Press Chicago Herr Tuhlinsky Frankie Baie Chieeu Drew Mibwaukee Larry Greb Sauber Carl Fasnaugh Toledo New York Bobby Pacho Bow Angeles Nick’ Pastore Brooklyn Louisville Ky Dominic _ ‘Sancini Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland Itimore Harry Jettra Danas Imore Sippy Allen Iami Tommy Speizal Uniontown Saaz ‘Rawhridse West Palm Leach Buffalo N. Woo Jimmy Clark Billy Rosen Philadelph’ Pittsburch teRoy —Haynon Fhikidelphia Dais Simta Toe Smallwoot Arizona Chester Pa Toe Flocco Philadelphia Steve Kahley Hazteton Piavntichi Richmond van Fen Guertin Ben Brown Atlanta

Football Officials Plan Annual Party at Gun ter Hotel Mondnight

Members of the Bouthvest Texas Football Officials association met at the Gun ter hotel Mondnight to arrange their yearly event. Claude Kellam, the president, named Earle English Harold Winters and Paul Hehn- Camp to a committee to organize the affair for next Tuesday night.

Bouthvest Texas Football Officials Association Gunter Hotel Earle English Harold Winters Paul Hehn- Camp Claude Kellam

Deer named Billy guides mail and attends funeral

In Weimar a young buck nicknamed Billy befriends Kohleffel family and mail carrier Green. The deer retrieves mail daily from a box near the farm and accompanies the family to a funeral, behaving quietly after delivering items. Local residents comment on Billys unusual, affectionate routine.

Weimar Vingstog Gecar Hahletfel Billy Kohleffel Kohiefel Billy Mente Mall Garnier Green Green Kohteffel Nimrod

ISMU Schedules Coast Game for 183

Los Angeles November 24 1937 SMU will play California on the coast. UCLA Bruins were noted for November 20 1937 and the schedule was announced today.

ISMU Los Angeles Southern Methodist University of Texas University of California Los Angeles Bruins

Starting Problems Face Harness Men in New York Sales

New York harness racing circles focus on the Old Glory sales beginning today with about 215 trotters and pacers, yearlings and proven performers, as the Trotting Horse Club of America tightens starting rules. The auction could yield near 200000 dollars over three days, with Me Mumlwyn stallion tipped as a high seller. Lewis Back in U S A reports the light heavy champion may defend his title after London victory and a possible bout with Jork McAvoy.

New York Trotting Horse Club of America Lysser Mumlwyn Lewis U. 5 John Henry Lewis England Len Harvey London Gus Greenlee Normandie Jork McAvoy Greenlee

New Braunfels Race Entries

A crowded New Braunfels race card lists eight races with purses ranging from 60 to 80 dollars. Entries include Bundy Mite, Dixie Lass, March Way, Frisky Maid, Telones, Pete Blues, Saurian, Judge ment, Verdant Son, Nell Snelling, Morvue, and Marm eignette among numerous 2 to 4 year old thoroughbreds with various weights and assignments.

Syeur Olda Bundy- Mite Dixie Lass Jessie Juning Black Beauty Black Streak Ent Wade Col. Ciye Cabin Camp Claiine Yesrulda March Way Little Dude Little Shy Home Sin Heat Pack Locket Dalming Telones Donald K Stim Old Boss Little Broom Peter Blues Saurian Cyclone Gold Scorcher Juaneve Baker Hilly the Kid Rafia Stanisar Angkor Knee Action Fietic Tag Me Popye Browne Aim Show Prine Cosa Streaky Renda Rattles Parky Furlonga Dfurlen Genger Pyet KK Junior Seth Broedmner Lownfall Sen To Red Ait Seventie Nell Snelling Morvue Wesly

Comal Selections 4 Cub Ad Writer Offer

Local ad booklet touts faster article and pet recovery via Light Class stir d ad and free announcement over KTLA Dial F 1234 for adwriter services featuring a mix of quirky names and brand references.

KTLA Adwriter

New Braunfels Opens Fair Track Races This Afternoon

New Braunfels closes business this afternoon to attend the opening races of Comal county fair track seven day meeting the first since pari mutuel wagering began in Texas. A half holiday is declared for the event. The track is wet and expected slow for the eight race card. E Groves presiding steward A Hentie associate steward FL Staats general manager O H McMillan racing secretary as well as Blarter.

New Braunfels Comal County Fair Track E. Groves A. Hentie FL. 8. Staats O. H. McMillan Blarter

Villanova to Meet Auburn in Havang Festival Game

Villanova College will play Auburn in the Havang festival football game in Havana on New Year’s Day. The invitation came from Carlos L. Henriquez Tr, sports commissioner in Havana, and was accepted by Maurice Guppery Smith, Wildcats coach, after Auburn received permission from the Southeastern Conference to engage in the post season game.

York Briers College Auburn Villanova Carlos L. Henriquez Chiran Philadelphia Oehalf Maurice"Gupper’y Smith Wildcats Cueban Bayeepingal

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