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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1940

Page

8

Army Count on Mazur to Upset Navy in Service Game

Weather in Philadelphia cloudy and cold as Army aims to upset Navy in the annual Army Navy game. Hank Mazur, a 20 year old sophomore at 175 pounds, is highlighted as the key to Army’s upset bid, with observers labeling him the most dangerous back on either side. Navy counters with its own passing and ball handling threats, including quarterback Johnny Hatch and back Maurice Husk. Attendance at the big stadium expected to total near 903000 across ten games, underscoring strong public interest in the rivalry.

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Marw Karow eyed for Ohio State job, Aggies circle coach

The Light sports column reports Marw Karow may replace Francis Schmidt as Ohio State football coach amid speculation that Texas A and M coach Marty could take the Buckeyes post. It recalls Schmidt’s struggles after a 40–0 loss in 1940, notes Aggie backfield options, and cites other college football moves and gossip from the era.

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Western Reserve to Play Sun Bowl in El Paso Texas

Western Reserve University's athletic committee voted to accept invitation to play in the Sun Bowl at El Paso Texas on January 6 The committee noted the Red Cats have won seven games and lost one to the University of Dayton 20 to 12

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Army and Navy Rivalry Inspires Student Soldier Hopeful

Nov 30 report notes James E KeDeher, a 28-year-old Army plebe from Clark’s Summit Pa, whose path from Naval Academy to Army reflects family Army tradition. He entered Annapolis, but under his father Col William Reiseher’s influence sought a congressional appointment to the Military Academy after leaving Annapolis.

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Seguin Loses Tulsa Oilers

Oklahoma City Indians and Tulsa Oilers players left for East Texas to scout training sites and plan inter squad games. The party includes John Holland and officials. they aim to meet in Atlanta December 2 as the league begins its session.

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Y Swimmers Meet Texas U Freshmen in Austin

Southwest area Y. M. C. A. swimming champs the Buccaneers open winter season in Austin at Gregory gym pool facing the University of Texas freshman team. Captains and riders listed expected to swim but some names and spellings unclear due to OCR. Coaches are Schwan and Mcintosh with further meets planned in Dallas and Fort Worth.

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Conn Fails to Impress with Savold Win

Billy Conn defeated Lee Savold in a twelve round bout at the Garden as promoter Mike Jacobs eyed a title shot for Conn. Savold battled hard though Conn showed better punch variety and kept Savold from mounting a decisive rally, while Conn absorbed Savold’s late flurries and retained the edge throughout.

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Training Table Up Again in Big Seven

The Big Seven conference debates funding training tables for its football players. After past rejections, a faculty vote is to decide if evening meals at practice, costing $1000 annually, will be provided. The proposal won wide conference coach support and was approved by two athletic directors though others abstained.

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Western Baseball League Reviving Plans Circulated

Des Moines reports plans to revive the Western league with nine cities sending representatives to an organizing meeting before the minor leagues convention. Cities listed include Denver, Pueblo, Des Moines, Sioux City, Omaha, Lincoln, Wichita, St Joseph, Mountain Sioux Falls.

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Louis to risk laurels monthly in heavyweight bid

New York November 4 Joe Louis plans a month to month title defense schedule this winter abandoning the single annual defense. Mike Jacobs headquarters confirms the plan as Louis seeks repeated fights for the world heavyweight championship in the season ahead.

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Football Results Darkened by Odd Names and Enigmatic Notes

Football scores mixed with garbled town names and stray text. Teams listed include St Mary's, Transylvania, Stetson, and Chi State with varied results. The article then shifts to home renovations by Mr and Mrs Albert West Jr on Vance Jackson road, describing blue rooms and garish drapes, followed by scattered comments about painters, a musician or promoter, and a strange aside about a gas mask and a yawning person.

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Vernon Looks Away And Electra Gets A Score

Vernon High School faced Electra in a lopsided game as Electra finally scored two touchdowns on a 33 yard pass. Electra ended with a 39 to 0 score, avoiding a winless season. 319 points were scored against Electra across the season.

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Zivic Jenkins Title Bout Approved for December Fight

New York boxing commission approves a 12 round welterweight showdown between Fritzi Zivic of Pittsburgh and Lew Jenkins of Texas set for December 20 in New York. Promoter Mike Jacobs says negotiations are underway for a lightweight clash between Sammy Angott and Dave Cassidoux, with the winner to meet Jenkins for the title in February.

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Orange Grove Beats Castroville In Victory

Orange Grove earned a 24 to 12 football win over the Castroville Comets Friday extending a three year undefeated run for the Orange Grove squad. Baturdey led the offense and helped preserve the streak.

Orange Grove Castroville Orange Groves Aixeman Cam Baturdey Castroville Comets

Army and Navy duel in Philadelphia shapes early bowl outlook

Army and Navy meet in Philadelphia as both sides assess their post season chances. Other games include Stanford at California as Pacific Coast title hopes hinge on a key conference clash. Nebraska Alabama and Stanford face uneasy paths, with Pac‑12 implications circling Rose Bowl fate amid tangled standings.

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Bowl chase and Sugar West hopes for Volunteers outlook

The text outlines college football bowl bids tied to Tennessee Vanderbilt and other matchups. It notes Vanderbilt’s five defeats and Tennessee’s unbeaten run, mentions Boston College vs Holy Cross and Nebraska vs Kansas State, and discusses potential Sugar West and Orange Bowl implications with Alabama, Mississippi State, and other teams. It lists numerous upcoming rivalries and conference race implications for next week.

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Bears Aim for Rose Bowl Bid in Cal Stanford Clash

Stanford, bolstered by the T formation and Frankie Albert, seeks a Rose Bowl bid by defeating California in the 1940s reunion game at Berkeley. California, riding a late-season scoring surge, hopes to derail the Indians and keep its Rose hopes alive as 80,000 fans pack the stadium for the storied rivalry.

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Rattler Stars Return For Next Game

Saint Marys Rattlers, after a 28 0 defeat, welcome back Ray Holbrook and Moose Nelson as ineligible backfield stars return. They aim to boost offense for Friday’s or possibly Saturday’s game against Mississippi Southern.

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Indians Wind Up With Win

The Harlamale Talans Saturday ended their first season under Coach Bob Meyer with a record of three or four victories depending on Laredo’s forfeit. Two wins came over the South San Antonio Bobcats, 13 to 0 to start the season and a Friday night ai-6 conquest at Bobcat field to close the schedule. Players Rene Bevant J.D. Bryant and Richard Gooee led in scoring with key goals and assists as the Tribe finished strong.

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