Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

5

New College Coaches Start Strong In Early Season

Harold Claassen notes a wave of fresh faces leading college teams to promising starts. Brown at Ohio State and Notre Dame’s Leahy push early wins, while Marquette, Wisconsin, and Yale post notable success amid challenging schedules.

Brown Stidham Nelson Leahy Harold Claassen New York Bet Paul Brown Tom Sudhein Mearguette Emerson W. Spike” Neilson Yale Frank Benny Notre Dame Buckeye Nis Chin Missouri Rien Biast-Ite Southern California Justin ML 'Sam” Bary Trojan Howard Jones Marquette Smne Vallern S Virginis Tor Dues Pub Netsorr la Roskne Arizona Bill Wood Amy East Baik Citadel Dartmouth McLaughry Wesleyan Ost Calamtua Stabley Barlar Fhink Kimbrough Tulea Henry Prokr Oxla Shama Dever “Sapper Luster Oklahoma Agfries Hut Tle Texas Towa State Nebraska Ray Donets Jaming Barry Trojans Miro Yeager Cicorano Schmidt Idaho Vital Ojeson Roy Betton John Darnhil Buke

Softball county juniors triumph in 13 to 0 win

The County Juniors Peacocks defeated Lae Ho fice Mann Junior High 13 to 0 on Tuesday. Perry Samvels scored both touchdowns and Robert Mutré added an extra point as the team dominated the game.

Peacocks B'lesm County Uve Teagke Lae Hofice Mann Perry Samvels

Charley Root Released by Cubs Face Coaching Offer

Chicago veteran Charley Root, who won 26 games in 1927 and led the Cubs for 16 seasons, was released unconditionally. He was offered a coaching post with the Los Angeles team of the Pacific Coast League, but has not yet accepted. Cubs general manager Jim Gallagher confirmed the coaching offer and noted Root’s long service.

Chicago, O Chadlyy Root Chicaso Cubs Los Angeles Cubs Tejedes C Root Jim Gallagher Gallaguer

Moore Attacks Texas After 34–0 Defeat

Bernie Moore of LSU provoked a firestorm by saying Texas couldn't go without Pete Lagden after a 34-0 loss to the Longhorns in Austin. He doubted Texas’s greatness, calling their success one man backfield and sparking a sharp local rebuttal from observers who praise Texas’ overall talent and depth.

Bernie Moore Louisiana State University Moore New Orleas Austin University of Texas Texas Longhorns Pete Lagden Texas Wagelall Jayden Pete Ls.u Crain Dost Mr. Moore Trey Ingist Lal’ Pet Uye Becaue Texas Benely

Joe Louis Tours Army Camps in Illinois Field Exhibition

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis opened an exhibition tour in the VI Corps area and headed to Camp Grant for two entertainment rounds. He was joined by manager Julian Black, trainer Jack Blackburn, and notable fighters Shorty Hogue and California middleweight champ. Louis said he aims to support soldiers and plans further appearances if the Army approves.

Chicago INS Joe Louir VI Corps Camp Grant Mme Julian Black Nis Jack Blackburn Big Shorty Hogue California Tom Jones Uncle Sam Joe Sannat

Saints Face Portales With Four Regulars Out

Portales hosts the Saints as four regulars are sidelined by injury or disciplinary purges. Curry and Snipes miss the Poriales contest along with Sandig, Venturi and Carter. George Koch also victims of ankle trouble, while Whitley, Guest and Rudy Guest impact the squad’s depth as Portal es prepares to clash in a pivotal game.

Curry Snipes St. Mary's Poriales St Mary's Rattlers Moxtco Porteles Saints Jon Curry Jack Snipes Brackenridge Flash Curt Sandig Nuraing Joe Venturi Bullet Bop Carter Genidé Cycburne Bob Whitley Rudy Guest Iisarn George Koch Portalés Sam Houston Lioyd Russell Paul Platz Lyle Lucky Chimeyer Wid Wither Cooter Bryant Nhe Ligbhock

Yankees refund fans after canceled sixth World Series game

New York Yankees refund more than 200000 to customers who bought tickets for game six of the World Series that would have been played at Yankee Stadium but was unnecessary. Larry MacPhail, nicknamed The Mouth of Brooklyn, discusses plans for Hugh Casey and hints at offseason moves. Leo Durocher’s future and manager changes at the minor league meeting in Jacksonville are noted along with personal family news from Joe Dintagalo and Pitcher Brite Bonham as December arrivals loom.

Pat Romineon New York New York Yankees Yanker Stadium Larry Macehall Mouth of Brooklyn MacPhail Alethough Durocher St. Louis Nils Nellie Californte Stagon Durocher Winbush Jackaonville Dintagalo Brite Bonham Frankie Croselt Aulet Ellen Stelehaet

Dodgers Club Out of Debt and Ready for Future

New York, Oct 8. Larry MacPhail announced that the Brooklyn Dodgers are out of debt and no longer owe the Brooklyn Trust Company or any entity. He said the club is entirely free from debt and has a comfortable sum of money deposited.

New York Larey MacPhath Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn ‘Trust Company Dynamo Hany

Dodgers and Casey Seek Pact for 1942 Season

Brooklyn pitcher Hugh Casey likely to return with the Dodgers next year after meeting with team president Larry MacPhail. Casey earned a bonus for his strong 1941 season and MacPhail indicated the Dodgers and Casey could reach an agreement.

Brooklyn Ugh Casey Bitk Brooklyn Dodpess Casty Wily Larry MacPinall MacMhail Dodgers Casey Afl

Durocher Reinstated as Dodgers Manager for 1942 Season

New York report says Leo Durocher will be signed for the 1942 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers after a period out, with Larry MacPhail as general manager. Durocher hints at possible retirement from active play.

New York Leo Durothey Brooklyn Dodgers Larry MacPhail Tat Durocher Durocler

Wedding Bells For Yankee Johnny Sturm

New York Oct 18 Yankee first baseman Johnny Sturm prepared to marry Miss Florence Knobbe, the former classmate from his school days, in the morning service at Lila, where the couple will exchange vows.

New York New York Yankees Johnny Sharm Ike Mbna Sturm Misa Plorenica

Greenies At Full Strength For Rice Fight

New Orleans October 8 The Greenies at full strength prepare for a battle with Houston Bulldogs. Marley McCollum Lawrence Tea and Babber Fly lead the squad as they practice for spicy plays. The Quis are expected to use again against Iutane.

Greenies New Orleans Bion Houston Bulldey Marley McCollum Lawrence Inday Uae

Oklahoma governor to personally survey Oklahoma football game

Gov Sean C Phillips will visit the University of Oklahoma this afternoon to assess readiness for the upcoming Texas game in Dallas Saturday. A secret practice is planned as Philips, with grid star Cornet Shover, believes he can get past the gatekeeper.

Oklahoma City Oct Sean. C. Phillips University of Oklahoma Texas Dallas Bul Philips Cornet Shover

Bums Plot Winter Moves To Boost 1942 Pennant Hope

NY wire reports the Brooklyn Dodgers plan to pursue stars Danny Litwiler Arky Vaughan and Harry Lavagetta as part of a major off season bid to strengthen the team for the 1942 season. The article cites quotes from President Larry MacPhail Manager Lip Duroldier and others about adding power in the infield and outfield while eyeing pitchers Hamlin and Lavagetta as bait to land Vaughan and Litwiler. It notes Lavagetta, Litwiler, Vaughan and Hamlin as key targets with possible trades including Pete Coscarart and Lew Riggs as levers. The piece also mentions promoter Ton Gilbray and calculations around Gons Garin and Conn offers in a separate boxing note.

Jack Mahon New York Hot Stove League Brooklyn Larry the South” MacPinil Lip “the Lip" Duroulier John Tie Fert Harry Cookie” Lavagetta Hamlin Rees Pete Coscarart Apler Dan Litwhiler Danny Litwatler Phillies Arky Vaughan Pirates Litwailer Vaughan Tim Lew Rigns Bedger St. Hecry Ovid-Staron Luke Mac Phall Homer Uckel Feague Lavagetto Cascaviati Cigh Gerry Nugent Coxcarati Pete Machialdo Iis Cnn Danny Whuld Banas Reg Neca Hamil Lavagetta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leo Leo Durocher Medwick Ermyu Trade Itasor Wreehouse No Wednesay San Antonio Shewaneid Sony Battery Taranto Regi Layden Vienna Jerry Fettle Charley Root Charlee Root Harold Scherwitz Matehiel Longhorns Bicere Rosetow Lightning Pollen Langle Marianne Mich Ada Lee Louis Tours Army Camps Gordon Joe McCarthy BOR Considine Yankee Victory Party Joe Gordon McCarthy DiMug Dickey Élae Sind Hex New Fort Kiel Gorton Baseball Wellers New Fork Newbold Morris Syade City Hall Judy Ard Clark Griffith Gritt Neily Dodger Cobbledick Cleveland Doe Jne Hall Grete Ucker Keller Omer Casey Stengel Porgers Ane Oyards Anit bLrl Letty Yanks Pete Reiser Betty Dixie Walker Ninte Jon Gordon Dodger Club Mphail Yank Johnny Sturm Gov's O. K Litwhiler Conn Ally Conn Celerina Garsin Ton Gilicry Gonn
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication