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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1939

Page

3

Aggies and Trojans share AP football poll top spot

In a rare tie for first, Texas A&M and Southern California each earned 929 points in the seventh AP ranking. Cornell rose to third behind Tennessee and Tulane as Notre Dame, Duke, Missouri and Holy Cross also featured in the top ten amid a season wrap.

New York Associated Press Texas A Southern California Trojan Machine Oregon Anpies Texas Bob Cal Rich Notre Dame Tennessee Cornello Cornell Hiacan Agetes Trojans Vols Tulane Duquesne Duke Missouri Holy Cross Iowa South Cal Sess W. Holy ‘Cros Ccond Len State U. GL Clemson Michigan Nori Caroline Georgetown Nebraska San Jose i Calif Santa Clara Georgia Tech Boston College Princeton Fordham Oregon State Penn State Oklahoma Kentucky Syracuse Texas Aggies Detroit Lousiana State Ruston College Saath

Brackenridge and Jefferson B Teams Clash In Preview

Brackenridge Eaglets and Jefferson Ponies meet Tuesday at Jefferson field in an Alamo league preview for the city title race. Brackenridge aims to tie Peacock for first with a win after an earlier win over Peacock. Proceeds fund Harlandale field improvements and player awards.

Brackenridge Eaglets Jefferson Jefferson Field Peacock Los Angeles Heighits Edison Bexar County Harlandale

Y M C A Basketball League Opener Scores Set

The Y M C A opening game featured Texas Ghiza practice rollers and Yawk sliding to a 54 to 42 victory over Frost rank five. Dormitory teams dominated early action, with A B L Frank five losing by AO. Lineups and players such as Givens Hartman and F Bonnvll noted, referee Ralitn listed.

Teo Moaiay Texas Ghiza Tamaet A. BL Frank Ory Bront Givens Hartman Yoblas Bonnvll pRlarsee Brathens Sahar TC T. Fale Minon Beeand Gaee- Yom A.M. Fram Tavdor Bam Ee Stich Garioll Reese Datahon Edwards Carlee Whitin Fe G . Lavinevion

Tennis Star Jadwiga Jedrzejowska Now Waitress in Warsaw

Internationally famed Polish woman tennis star Jadwiga Jedrzejowska has taken a job as a waitress in a Warsaw restaurant specializing in higos. She joins other Polish athletic notables whose fortunes have been altered by the war, alongside fellow waiters and candidates from various sports circles.

Jadwiga Warsaw Jadwiga Jedrzejowska Ja-Ja Arid Wallecands Ignacy Thoczynski Janusz Knusecinski

Brackenridge Eagles Edge Jefferson in Rivalry Shootout

Brackenridge shows slight edge in yards with 1744 total to Jefferson’s 1218 and 90 first downs to 68. Eagles’ ground game gains 1744 yards with 1687 for Jefferson. defense holds tight with 12 16 first downs allowed. Both teams boast strong passing and interceptions, but Brackenridge remains favored heading into the rematch.

Doniny Maner and Company Jefferson Mustangs Ador Bexina Eerims Manning Ainning Ting Brackenridge Cane Hol Wollack Harry Fagg Eagles Hoys Brarkenridge Ros Vane Damen Billy Jefferson Ponrnta Une

Time Short On Hi Game Tickets

Hi game tickets for Wednesday night between Jeffersay and Hrackenridge are held for pickup until Tuesday closing at Potchertick's or Majcalic theater Sconmers drug store. If not claimed, tickets go to first come, first served Wednesday. General admission at the gate costs $1. City Athletic Director Claud Kellanskata notes reserved seats at downtown Lovations wall 3p. The ticket mill at Hagte Mold opens at 1 pm Wednesday.

Jeffersay-Hrackenridge Fime Potchertick's Majcalic Theater Sconmers Drug Store City Claud Kellanskata Hagte Mold

Zander and McDougie Earn Starting Roles for Baylor Test

San Antonio pair Whitlock Zander and Joe Felee along with Calvin McDougie are set to start for the Owl Mentors against Baylor after a Monday scrimmage in Houston. Sophomore Whitlock Zander and Joe Felee participated in the drill as Jimmy Kite ordered the session, with Kite Cotalli listed as the fourth man despite a minor foot issue. Coach Kitts announced another scrimmage Tuesday to emphasize blocking and offensive drills.

Houston Jimmy Kite Calvin McDougie Joe Felee Whitlock Zander San Antonio Baylor Kite Cotalli Kitts Owl

German 6 Day Bike Riders Join Army Fragment

Cleveland Nov. 38 Guntay Kilian and Heine Vopel, known for bicycle pursuits, have joined the German army. Promoter Dirk Deutsche says the team was invited to participate in Cleveland’s event but received a firm “no” from the leaders. The riders will no longer race in the competition.

Guntay Kilian Heine Vopel Dirk Deutech Tetter

Forehandbacks Brackenridge Backfield For Wednesday City Classic

Coach George Forehand of Brackenridge Eagles reveals only Johnny Maner will start at quarterback in Wednesday's city championship game against Jefferson Mustangs. Other backfield starters include John Cullen Joe Bravo and Jennings Anderson. Bondy and McGee miss practice due to injuries but may see limited action. Brackenridge relies on a strong line led by Hill Humble Hester Chambers Moore and Diehl to stop the Mustangs.

Jefferson Eagles Mustangs Eaglefield George Forthand Harry Harilah Mike Williams P.m Ecolis Rhenela Jeffs Sa Nnn Drackenridge Alamo Eagle Field Brackenridge Jriterson Paxars Binexenridge Tts Aerhe Mit Ant the Mullings Micklug Dupartiapat Wit Jeffs George Taskas Efferson Weldon Humble Joe Bow Markette Pune HM Ailhe Helyever Sefferson Red Forehand Brackenridge Eagles Jefferson Mustangs Johnny Maner Snipes John Cullen Joe Bravo Jennings Anderson Jack Snipes Dallas Elmer Bondy Billy McGee Mont An Bondy McGee Eagle South Side Winston Punch") Hill Hollis Hester Homer Chambers Taciias Buddy Moore Donald Diehl Joe Bob Markette Harry Hamilton Peter Reed Cliton Taylor J. D. Himpson Nat Parks Jack Hasenke Clarence Harris Ruarde Damion Tansos Fd Womack George Tapnos Olles Briley Melchor Gonzales

San Antonio Aims to Host Baseball Convention 1940

Sportlights reports San Antonio mobilizes to bid for the national minor league convention. Guy Airey and Bill Osley prepare an invitation with support from Earl Baker at the Gunter hotel and Howell Jones promising league backing. The party plans to travel to Cincinnati to present the bid, hoping for a 1940 site and spring training interest in Texas.

Ermyntrude Guy Airey San Antonio Earl Baker Gunter Hotel Ben Gersdorf Cincinnati Baker Chamber of Commerce Joe Musgrave Howell Pete”) Jones Texas League Dallas Airey Bill Osley St. Louis Mobile Guy

Gerald Geine Unable to Play for SMU This Season

Gerald Geine Brackenridge high backfield star is sidelined with an ankle injury. Cast for at least four weeks, his mother will visit Dallas to learn more. Once a standout at Brackenridge Schreiner and BOM, he has faced knee and ankle troubles but remains hopeful for another year with the Mustangs.

Gerald Geine Brackenridge High School Southern Methodist University Gerald Dallas Sen Ne Seae Son Wan Wain Gerald Geise Heilliant Persormer Brackenridge Schreiner Institute Bom. U Mustangs

AGS Hosts at Grid Dance Classic Preview

AGS hosts at Grid Dance as the UT Texas A and M Southall classic shapes up for Thursday night. San Antonio state school students attend the annual pre-grave party Tuesday at the Broad Way club amid campus spirits.

AGS University of Texas-Texas A

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