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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1939

Page

4

Peacock and Austin Play in Alamo Loop Showdown

The Peacock Military Academy and Austin High faced off in the Alamo league finale on Tuesday afternoon in Austin. The squads listed included Joe Alvarez Leroy Rezess Cook Carl Hallam Bill Haver Allard Kutemnnik Bill Lamkin Weldon Lane J B LaRi Tack Leopard Billy Lincoln Charlie Seger Stanley Peckham Dairy of Russell Grieve and Pearick Witt. The game aimed to decide the loop title as Hob Wells’s team looked to upset.

Peacock Military Academy Pasls Hob Wells Billy Lincoln, Inc Charlie Seger Stanley Peckham Russell Grieve Pearick Drs Peer Alamo Loop

Football Star Held for Assault Trial

Los Angeles reports that Foothball star Ferens Loevit, former All American of the Gajun bus club, and brothers Wilbur and Meston Braden were ordered held for trial by Municipal Judge Joseph Chambers after allegedly assaulting Lucille Covet. The case centers on charges from the Chi rocrisinelly incident.

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Chaotic boxing results scatter across multiple cities

A fragmented sports notice lists numerous fighters and outcomes from Pittsburgh to New York and beyond. Names such as Emil, Quentin Breese, Dave Chaco, Mike Rath, and Archie Carter appear with varied scores and locations, painting a chaotic picture of recent fight results and participant lineups.

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Yellow Jackals contend for lead in junior soccer league

The Yellow Jackals battled for first place as Cethtol, tied with them, drew 4-3 with MoonGlow at Irvingfield after a previous Sunday game. Nacionales defense stifled Sunshine Laundry 2 to 0, keeping the standings tight and active.

Yellow Jackals Cethtol Moonglow Irvingfield Defenion Sunshine

Dartmouth Focuses on Pass Defense Before Stanford Game

Hanover Nov. 98 49 Coach Far Blaik emphasized pass defense as Dartmouth football tunes for the season opener against Stanford in New York Saturday. The light workout focused on defending aerial plays and situational drills as the squad refines the backfield coverage.

Dartmouth Hanover N.H Far Blaik Dartmoutt Stanford New York

Golf sweepstakes at Fort Sam Houston

In Mansas's golf sweepstakes at Fort Sam Houston, Charlie Klein of Alice took first prize, Letty Starkhouse of Secu fired 73 to finish second, and Der Hrandt Jr. of Brackenridge placed third with 74. The Brackenridge Park portion of the weekly association's event continued at Franksenridge Park.

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Navy Brims With Pep For Army In Service Classic

Annapolis previews the annual service school contest with Navy buoyant after five straight losses. Coach Larson’s regiment rallies as Navy, at full strength after injuries, targets a decisive win over Army in Philadelphia. Key players Lenz Gray Whitehead and Blount listed to start. Navy seeks to end a drought against the Cadets.

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Craswell Loses to St Marys in Local Tilt

Craswell and Jetterman of St Marys College faced the St Macy's university team in a decisive basketball tilt. Tuesday travel to Warren Ark interrupted by housing concerns as Craswell’s mother suffered serious injuries, with word of her improving condition reported. Princeton Elects Captain for 1940 Football Team Howard J. Stanley of Cranford NJ chosen as starting captain replacing Robert Tiernog as right end.

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Chicago Revival Push Signals Shift to Intercollegiate Focus

University of Chicago athletic chief Nelson P. Metcalfe urged a shift from intramural to intercollegiate competition at a meeting of athletic directors. He said intercollegiate sport is a valuable part of the college education and emphasized expanding beyond intramurals.

Champaign Trev Atfletic Nelson P. Metcalfe University of Chicago Maroons Metcalfe

Unclear match results from scattered wrestling card

Fragmented report shows several names like Tialaze-Grecie Avinkare and Nea Tutor with unclear outcomes. Mentions Jai Glover and Daljan winning by disqualification amid mixed terms and stray city references. Unable to confirm decisive results or full card due to corrupted OCR.

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Basketball's Inventor Dr James Naismith Dies At 78

Lawrence Kansas November 2 INS A weeks illness proved fatal to Dr James A Naismith inventor of the game of basketball He died early today at the age of 78 His last days began with a cerebral hemorrhage followed by heart attacks He founded basketball forty eight years ago in Springfield Massachusetts and the story recalls his long career and influence.

Lawrence Kan James A. Naismith

Naismith and Early Basketball Pioneer Ties to KU History

The article recalls Dr. James Naismith born 1861 in Almonte Ontario and his work in physical education at the University of Kansas from 1898 to 1937. It notes his roles, writings such as The Basis of Clean Living, his first wife’s death in 1937, a later marriage to Mayence Kincaid, and lists survivors including Mrs Thomas Day Topeka Mrs L H Dodd St Louis Mrs George B Stanley Pueblo and several Naismith children in Topeka Dallas.

Golotnde University University of Kansas Mays Plarence Kincaid Sigma Prt Epsilon Kansas University Thomas K. Day Topeka L. H. Dodd St Louis George B. Stanley Pueblo Cole John Edwin Natsmith Thpeka James Sherman Natsmiti Dallas

Trade Talk: Moses to Wright Team in Exchange

Philadelphia Nov 38 1 1 Connie Marek of the Abthintics says Gabficler Wally Moses will be traded for the Wright man. Tim comments a trade could happen though infielders are scarce.

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City Ballot to Choose Top Lights Honors

The Lights announce a Sunday ballot across all city classes to honor top athletes, coaches, and staff. Fans may vote multiple times by mail or in person at the Sports Department, with awards presented in a special program at the Majistre theater after a week.

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Man o' War Frisky at Twenty Second Year

A fragmented account of Man o' War, the famed racehorse, noting his longevity at 22, earnings of 2,573,618 in North America by 1937, and his record as a leading sire with offspring such as Crusader and War Admiral. Mention of Derby and Preakness triumphs, Kentucky connections, and references to Faraway tim and Kentuckys racing tradition.

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