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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

4

District U5-AA Football Title Hangs on Austin Kerrville

Foggy district scene as Austin plays back into the race after an ineligible player ruling. Laredo faces forfeits on three district wins if Ter redo’s investigation confirms age issues with Gam Carpenter, affecting Kerrville and San Antonio Tech standings and a potential three way tie. The District 15-AA committee has yet to rule on Carpenter’s eligibility, with Breckenridge and Brackenridge also in play and a final tiebreaker by total scores among head-to-head results.

Austin Laredo Maroons Kelally Anotter Terredo Gam Carpenter Kerrville Antlers Laredo Stillas Kerrville Carpenter T. R. Ropers Tz Une Mad Toons Brackenridge San Antonio Breckenridge Antlers K&llam Rogers Victores San Antonio Tech Harlandale Kerrville-Laredo Mrst L City Claud Ke i Jam Jesus Sanchez Lambert Laredo High Layhbert Wstriot State League

Pacho to Fich Kid Azteca in A. A. Show

Bobby Park, Angeles welterweight who has fought top opponents, will meet Pacho in a 10 round main bout December 4 at the Municipal Auditorium. Sam Slotsky promoted card also features Nick Peters vs Rodolfo Ramirez for the lightweight title, with Amlecu facing Tacho in San Antonio. Three six round prelims supported the two main events as new faces appear on the undercard.

Bobby Park Angeles California Sch Fred Rpmstell Milt Aron Coca Kid Fritale Zine Tezy Jarmaze Slotsky

Will back as Portland skipper in Pacific Coast league

Oscar Vitt, released as Cleveland Indians manager, signs a one year contract to pilot the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League. President E. J. Schefter says Vitt, who led Cleveland to second in the American League last season, vows to build a winning club. Players previously protested his public remarks and personnel moves in Cleveland.

Portland Ore Oscar Will Cleveland Indians J. Schefter Cleveland Oakland Calif Behefier Beavers Vitt New York Yankees Newark Indians Uetlows

San Antonio Golfers Association Meeting Set at Gunter Hotel

A general members meeting of the San Antonio Golfers Association will begin at 7 30 p m Monday in the Gunter hotel's Army room. The program includes Texas Open tournament problems and the selection of a nonrating committee. The committee will nominate offices for the upcoming election.

San Antonio

School protest could derail Austin's eligibility ruling

Kellam cited league rules requiring prompt reporting on suspected ineligibility. Austin reportedly waited six weeks to review the matter, risking protest disallowance. The athletic director noted returns from the investigation are still pending.

Austin Kellam Commie

West Texans hail Simms as strong all around player

The West Texans praise coach Mase Simms for guiding the Buffal team in a muddy weekend, noting back Larry Sanders and passer Collins as key playmakers. Simms touts San Antonio as a prime game city and highlights the team’s solid defense and punter T Schupbach while acknowledging the tough conditions and recent upset of Texas and L Javellons.

Texas Duster Mase Simms West Texas State Buffal Hig St. Marty's University Alamo Stadium Simms Buffs Texas L Javellons Mary's San Antonio T.yeeks Rattlers Ben Larry Sanders West Monke Covonut Collins Javelinas Schupbach

Six Teams Battle in Texas Schoolboy Gridiron Trail

Six teams led by Harold V. Ratliff and the Associated Press face a grueling schedule in the Texas schoolboy gridiron circuit. Amarillo Sandies Paris Wildcats Masonic Home Mighty Mites Port Arthur Yellow Jackets Jeff Davis Panthers and Corpus Christi Buccaneers battle for supremacy with Port Arthur the lone undefeated contender and Jeff Davis the lone scoreless in a tense, high scoring campaign.

Harold V. Ratliff Protas Ste Elood Amarillo Sandies Paris Wilarats Masonic Mites Port. Arthur Yellow Jackets Jeff Davis Panthers Corpus Christi Buccaneers Port Arthur Acavon Jeff Davin Claws Austin Utousm

Queen Mother of Oregon crowned in Portland history

A long, fantastical obituary finds Mrs. Mary Ramsty Lemonn Wood born Knoxville May 20 1788 died Hillshare Oregon January 1 1206 at age nearly twelve crowned Queen Mother of Oregon on her 120th birthday. She claims service under presidents from Washington to Taft and long Methodist worship. notes a 116 year court testimony and a 1453 Oregon arrival at 65. The piece blends lore with a chaotic sports and local club report including Latin American clubs at Woodlawn gym and varied scores and rosters.

Oregon Mary Ramsty Lemonn Wood Knoxville Tenn Hillshare Oregor Portland Washington Taft Methodist Episcopal Church

Monday Night Wrestling Card At Municipal Auditorium

Charro Corral faces Al Lovelock while Ellis Basharates meets Jim Henry in feature bouts on George Sauer’s weekly rassle. Ad Santell and Joe Stecher start the program at 8 30 with the main event flip deciding which match headlines.

Charro Corral al Lovelock Ellis Basharates Jim Henry George Sauer Municipal Auditorium Mately AH Baba Corral Love Jack Lousy Thess Thess Bashara Ad Santell Joe Stecher

Officials in Two Meetings at Gunter Hotel

San Antonio officials will attend two meetings at the Gunter hotel. The Southwest Basket Ball Officials association meets at 4 30 p m, followed by the weekly Southwest Football Officials association meeting. Discussion of knotty plays and interpretation of the rules will keep members busy.

Gunter San Antonio Gunter Hotel Southwest Basket ‘Ball Officials' Association O Thers Southwest Football Officials’ Association Sffatra

Sonja Henie Skaters at Houston Saturday

Houston hosts a touring ice show led by Sonja Henie figures with acts from Goyette and Tempeswid pate. The article notes strong competition among Temple and Temple Texas groups as they pursue top state honors in a rousing Central Texas finish.

Sonja Henie Houston Holly Wool Indy Bee Monja Verie Texas Phils Goyette

American League scores and standings update

New Haven defeats Indiana 4 to 2 with Butta scoring twice. Pittsburgh Providence earns a 4 to 2 win over Cleveland. Springfield caps a 9 to 2 victory led by Herley. AMERIVAX ASSOCIATION results list Pout 1 and Kanne City BC Looted Mitumantis with tenet games scheduled.

New Haven Butta Pittshurch Providence Cleveland Springfield Herley Amerivax Association Kanne City

Twenty Fourth Women’s International Ealing Congress Set for Los Angeles

The twenty fourth annual women's International Ealing congress will be held at Los Angeles Vogue alleys starting May 15 1941 Mrs Emma Phaler secretary announced today The event expected to attract about 1500 teams The 1940 congress drew 185 quintets

Columbus Ghia Los Angeles Emma Phaler

Forfeit protests shatter Austin High football stand

Harold Scherwitz laments Austin High football’s forfeit tactics after Laredo over-age players removal prompts district clashes between Kerrville Brackenridge and Austin. The piece critiques Lambert’s methods, notes the district’s three-way race, and questions sportsmanship as Austin’s coach loses trust.

District titles and possible tie shakeups in state race

The article outlines looming ties and upsets as Liedo forfeits a Kerrville win to an Ineligible slayer. It notes six district titles decided with ten more to go, listing districts 4, 7, 9, 10, 6, and 13 as completed, and forecasts favorites like Amarillo, Wichita Falls, Paris, and Corpus Christi vying for finals while districts 12 14 16 show close races.

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Movie Time Table Haissite Aslog My Love Rise

A garbled print lists showtimes and titles including Aslog My Love and Mexican Spitfire with scattered numbers and locations. The fragmentary OCR preserves some film names and schedule slots but lacks coherent structure or complete details.

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Midget Races Canceled At Alamo Downs Track

Wet conditions and a rain soaked surface led to the cancellation of Sunday's midget auto races at Alamo Downs Raceway. Officials cited unsafe track conditions and limited visibility as the reason for the abrupt decision.

Alamo Downs Raceway

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