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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1941
Page
5
In College Station on November 4, fans face scarce lodging before the Texas A&M Texas game. Aggies sit undefeated and aim to extend their record, while Texas seeks a Rose Bowl bid. Kyle Field will be packed as fans remember past feuds and anticipate a championship clash with Rice.
The piece contrasts Texas and Texas A M in a three year tie context noting Texas has 1834 rushing yards this season against 258 for A M. It cites A M production 1354 through the air and Texas 762, highlighting a ground offense edge for Texas and aerial balance for A M.
A telegram from Dean J. Kyle of Texas A&M athletic council chairman to North West conference leader Dean S. Waterman of Arkansas congratulates the Aggies on conference crown and urges them to represent the circuit in the Cotton Bowl at Dallas on New Year's Day. The note notes the automatic bowl birth for conference champions but cites post season game flexibility with conference permission.
Don McNeill of Oxlahamd City defeated Jack Kramer of Los Angeles 6-3 4-1 0-4 7-9 7-5 to capture the Argentine title in a grueling two and a half hour match amid extreme heat. Dorothy May Bundy and Katherine Winthrop won the women's doubles by 6-1 4-6 6-2, while Cooke and Ris Wilester won the mixed doubles 6-4 4-6 7-5 after the McNeill Bundy pairing.
LUBBOCK Nov. At winter meeting officials floated expanding the Arizona Texas league to ten teams by adding Albuquerque and El Paso, Texas, while eight clubs from Amarillo Borger Clovis Big Spring Lamesa Pampa and Wichita Falls planned 1942 actions. Milton Price retained as president and treasurer to vote at Jacksonville convention.
The San Antonio Gun Club held its weekly shooting event concluding Sunday with a list of competitors and scores. Notable entrants include Leh Tanterra, Tom Shang, Dr A G Cowles, O Tiyman, Loratt, and Charles Stefano, across varied ranges and targets.
National grid notes show limited marquee matchups with Army Navy looming. Conference races across Big Ten Pacific Coast and South Western divisions remain unsettled as key teams like Minnesota Texas A and M and Duke finish schedules.
A San Antonio reader laments waning interest in Brackenridge vs Jefferson football and calls for action. He recalls 1920s era stars, criticizes today’s pageantry and argues for returning focus to the game with less spectacle and more competition. A prominent anonymous contributor backs the theme.
ABILENE Texas announcements show Callege Has closed It as Indiana final game vs Oklahoma City University Thursday moved to Oklahoma City to dodge a Big Spring Abilene clash. MOFFET ARSTY CSTAMP SAN FRANCISCO Nov 24 INS The Moffett Held Fiera defeated Ord 700 at Kerr stadium Sunday to win the mythical Pacific coast service league football championship. The Milera, undefeated in service competition, scored their last touchdown in the second period.
The Associated Press picks Big Ten coaches annual all star lineup. First team lists players from Northwestern Minnesota Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Indiana Ohio State and others with positions Ends Tackles Center QB HB FB and more. Second team names Fitch Shaw Rogers Winters Daniels Guarda Pukerna Steele Diehl and others across Iowa Ohio State Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Michigan.
Ned Day of West Allis dominates the world match bowling series with a 2314 average per game over 140 games, posting a 267 triple and 279 high game as he extends his lead over Lowell Jackson of St. Louis. Both players compete in three 10-game blocks set to conclude November 23-30 in St. Louis and finish December 7-10 in Chicago.
The first annual Pro-Amateur State Golf Tourney is planned for December 16 and 17 at New Braunfels Landa Park Course. 54 holes of medal play with 18 opening, and teams may form or be created by Stackhouse. Prizes total 500 dollars. Local officials including Mayor Sippel and chamber leaders assist in planning.
The St Marys University game against Mississippi Southern is on Saturday night. The St Josephs Academy Las Cedro and St Anthonys San Antonio contest moves from Laredo to San Antonio, now set for 3 PM Saturday at Langfield St Anthony's Apostolic School field.
Warlandete battles Atpens Height in a 22:15 kickoff at Alamo Stadium with Vicatiry sw. Lanter faces Holinon at 8 pm in the Alw pladium. St. Anthony's plays Tonentiny at Temfeld, with Temfeld hosting St. Anthony's.
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