San Antonio Tops Texas Turkey Day Crowd at Alamo Stadium
Texas records show San Antonio leads high school football attendance after a Turkey Day game at Alamo Stadium last Thursday. Authorities note the largest state game crowds reached about 23,000 in 1935 and 20,500 in Dallas, with a free admission year offsetting totals.
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Brackenridge
Alamo Stadium
San Antonio
Annsville
Corpus Christ
Dallas
Missions Sign Rube Naranjo in Texas League Deal
Slugger Reuben Naranjo, star Randolph Ramblers outfielder, signed with the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League today. At 26, he bats right handed and hit for power past season. President Bud Osley announced the move as Columbus, Ohio delegates prepare for the national baseball convention.
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Randolph Field Ramblers
San Antonio Missions
Texas League
Bud Osley
Missions
Naranjo
Oxley
Columbus
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Kerry Blue Terrier Winner at Houston Show
Houston scene reports Sharno's Impertinent Lady from Shatyigo Kennels Burbank California named best of 392 purebreds at Houston dog show. Judge Hubert A. Dall awarded blue ribbon to the Kerry blue erzier amid top finishers from Arete Career Girl Pomeranian San Antonio Osage Laecky Wind English Setter San Antonio Fascinating Model Boston terrier Tulsa.
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Burbank
Toliscum
Hubert A. Dall
Union
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Career Girl
Mrs. I. Schomberg
San Antonio
Schuffman’s Srege
Lous
Zamera
Little, Farm
David C. Dodge
Denver
Cola
Henry Celaya
Darnhy B. Childs
Tulsa
Okla
Tad Wieman to Take New Job at Maine U
Tad Wieman, former Princeton head football coach and current Columbia coach, will become dean of men and director of physical education at the University of Maine next year.
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Maine U/t
New York
Th Ween
Princeton
Columbia
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Physic Co Education
University of Maine
Houston Junior Chamber Holds Invitation High School Meet
Ciaurl Kellam director of Republic Schools announced dates for the Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce Invitation high school basketball tournament. The event will be held January 11 and 12 to avoid conflicts with other schedules.
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Jaswary
Ciaurl Kellam
Republic Schools
Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Army Navy grid clash drives national title fever
Army Cadets travel to Philadelphia to meet Navy at Franklin Field in a high stakes clash that could decide the national championship. Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard pace Army, while Navy aims to halt the Cadets two-season dominance and pull off an upset before about 105000 fans including President Truman.
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West Point
Truman
Phindipnis
Franklin Field
Glenn Davis
Dec Blanchard
Waimelight
Cadets
Middies
Trojana
Southern California
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Trojans
Alabama
Washington State Cougars
Washington
Oregon State
Holy Cross
Sun Bowl
New Mexico
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Virginia
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Tulsa
Georgia
Louisiana State
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Crimson
Tide
Pensacola
Notre Dame
Great Lakes
Oregon
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
St. Mary's Navy
Georgia Tech
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Wake Forest
Central Catholic crushes St. Joseph's 47 to 0 at Victoria
Central Catholic High School Buttons dominated Victoria's St. Joseph's academs, scoring in every period while amassing 236 rushing yards and 127 passing yards. Key plays included Marlon Hair's goal line interception and Keeffe's 33 yard TD pass to Janert. Keefe and Casanova also starred as Central rolled to a decisive win.
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Victoria
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Joe Ke
St. Joseph
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Hale
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Keeffe
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Fort Worth Air Force Skymasters Triumph in 45–7 AFL Showdown
Fort Worth's Air Force Training Command Skymasters defeated the Maxwell Field Eagles 45 to 7 at Maxwell Field, led by early offense and a 38-yard interception return by Ray Petsch. Tony Compigno and Dippy Evans scored on big runs, while Marvin Walker, Petsch, and Lamb contributed touchdowns. The event drew interest for a potential sellout at Alamo Stadium with proceeds aiding local football programs.
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Municipal Auditorium
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Chamber of Commerce
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Bowling Scores and Local Bowling News Roundup
The San Antonio team edged Mexico City on Sunday at Main Center with Ernie Rizzo of San Antonio scoring 964. Detroit’s bowling team captured the national match game title, finishing with strong averages led by Ther man Gibson at 9 215 and George Young at 214, totaling 24 645 in earnings. An OFA note reports upcoming policy changes on pool lanes and bowling pricing, warning ceilings may return if costs rise.
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Gibson
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New York
Eagles and Rams Prime Pro Grid Finalists
In Chicago on November 26, Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Rams stood as front runners for the NFL title game on December 16. Washington, tied for the Eastern lead, could yet topple Philadelphia. both teams pursue key wins as Green Bay and Chicago also win big in weekend games. The Eagles boasted strong offense with 218 points in eight games while allowing 98, and Washington had 168 scored to 121 allowed.
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Sinford Dominates Automobile Races at Sporteman's Park
Chief Inford led the 16 lap main event to victory and a match race, setting the fastest half mile time of 34 seconds. Emmet Bowles led early then suffered a blowout sending him into the weeds, with Fred Enscove finishing second and Henry Gissam third. Tom Pierce won the five-lap motorcycle main, Pitcox second, Onryenport third, as fence work nears completion for the oval by next Sunday's program.
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Tom Pierce
M. Pitcox
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Pitcox
Ham Patterson Dead at 68 in Belleville
Hamilton Ham Patterson 68 longtime minor league player and former Dallas club manager died at his Belleville home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Belleville. He once played for the St. Louis Browns and Pittsburgh Pirates and co owned the Dallas franchise from 1915 to 1919 with Guy Harris White and Waller J. Mattick. Survived by brother William J. Duke Patterson, a former shortstop for the Beaumont clip and later New York Giants in 1920.
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Ham” Patterson
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Trapnell Reunited With His Mother After War
Lieut. Col. Thomas J. Hall Trapnell, a former West Point football star and Army polo leader, returned home to Baltimore to celebrate his 43rd birthday with his mother Mrs. Laura Trapnell. A survivor of the Bataan Death March and the Mukden prison camp, he earned the Distinguished Service Cross for valor and later led Army teams before his return.
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