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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1941

Page

3

Austin High Maroons Aim to Upset Jeffs in Season Opener

Austin High School hosts Jefferson in the kickoff of the Caprie City league season as the Maroons seek an upset over the undefeated Jeffs. Jefferson, led by standout players and a balanced attack, hopes to slow Austin’s offense and build momentum after a mixed pre-season.

Lambert Caprie City Jefferson Laredo Atul Reagan Houson Allene Port Arthur Georgetown Chearle Munson Tod Bull Baumgardner Lave Austin Tonkab Port Artie Ganine Jeffs Licrener Boal Coleman Jeff

Saints Play Sam Houston

Saints face Sam Houston in a rough game referenced by OCR garble brief notes. The fragment mentions teams, a night event, and local names but lacks clear results or dates. The readable parts suggest a college football or basketball matchup with a focus on players and crowd energy.

Jefferson Mustangs and Austin Maroons Football Lineups at Alamo Stadium

The list shows starting lineups for Jefferson Mustangs and Austin Maroons at Alamo Stadium at 4 PM with player names, weights, and positions. Reserves for Jefferson include Murray Bradford and Charles Parker among many others.

Alamo Stadium Jefferson Mustangs Austin Maroons Odell Sam Rowe Ramon Goncalas Laurener Noah Bill Moffatt Alan Spurger Dwight Booth Foot Vardas Weight Huey Blair Reeves George van Hutter Austin Howald Stevenson Jimeny Canady Tell Metries Tommy Davis Jackie Eliot Terbert Dickthuit Pauw Woolrich Jack Whiwell

Bears Fall To Villanova In 14-6 Loss At Home

Villanova upset Baylor 14-6 as Baylor’s star back Jack Forst out with a head injury. Villanova capitalized on opportunities with two first-half touchdowns while Baylor struggled after the injury, drawing a large Home crowd of 31,880 at Shibe Park.

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Mustangs Edge Auburn In Scoring Clash

The Southern Mississippi Mustangs prepare for an intersectional test against Auburn Plainsmen with weight and pace advantages, led by a 16 pound edge in line and a 187 pound average for the back. Trainer plans to rotate halves as Auburn counters with Hatkins and Davie in running plays, while Meagher schedules key shifts and emphasizes defense.

Buumingham Ott Mustanks Southern Afechodint University Alyon Ral Birds Hanty Auburn Woth Mustangs Mling Chi Hagerman

Goliaths Clash as Texas Christian Faces Texas A&M At Fort Worth

In a Southwest Conference clash at T C U stadium the Texas Christian Horned Frogs host the Texas A and M Aggies before an expectant crowd of about 23 000. Kyle Gillespie and Verace Moser star for TCU while Moser headlines A M aerial attack led by Artie Ace with 26 completions for 364 yards. Both teams seek victory as undefeated momentum rides on the line.

Harold Y Rativf Fort Worth Ort Goliaths Davids Kyle Gillespie Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Verace Maser Texas Aggies Hays Unis Gillespie Moser Aggies Texas Christian Artie Ace Frogs Billy Blarkstone

Rice and LSU Clash Under Lights in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge on Oct 1, Rice Institute faces Louisiana State in a high profile night game. Tulane and Ole Miss are mentioned as contenders while LSU hopes to rebound after a recent defeat. Announced by Tyatner Stroplin, the Tigers aim to field a strong lineup as 25,000 fans expected for the 8 15 p m kickoff.

Baton Rouge Rice Institute Ub Fet Tulane Tonpnt Allek Louisiana Tigers Louisiana State Bob Hire Wele Tod Brumley Ola Owls Tyatnerie P_ Stroplin Fettle Ls.u Mississip State Maly Cross Texas

Harman Deferment Plea Heard By Draft Board

Gary Indiana reports the Lake County draft board heard Tony Harman former University of Michigan football player request for a deferment classification. The board, influenced by the recent actions of the draft office, considered whether to grant a delayed class designation for Harman based on wartime service details and eligibility.

Gary Ind Lake County Tony Harman University of Michigan Feviths

City Bowling Schedule and Meet Details Surface in Jumbled Text

The fragmentary OCR lists numerous bowling entries, players, times, and venues with names like Dowdle, Meyers, Te Teabins, and S. Galg ality, indicating a local bowling schedule and rosters. It reflects a period newspaper card with scattered event notes and participant references without coherent structure.

Steers Open 5.W. Slate With Porkers

Razorbacks face Texas Longhorns in Austin in the opening game of the Steers’ 1941 schedule. Injury hampered Arkansas as 25,000 expected fans fill the stadium. Texas, missing fullback Pete Layden, relies on RBs and passers while Arkansas debates lineups and one-trapping plays amid a big Band Day atmosphere.

Ray Neumann Austin Arkans Razorbacks University of Texas Longhorns Gleets Fayetteville Pete Layden Amy Oklahoma

Passes Whip Tech 44 to 0 in Brownsville

Brownsville October 18 Eagles overpower San Antonio Tech 44 to 0 with a potent passing attack. Fidencio Pena and Thompson threw two touchdowns in the first half while Thompson converted the extra points. Dykes, Gelava, and Benedict contributed scoring plays as Brownsville dominated every period and narrowed the field for the visitors.

Brownsville Eagles San Antonio Tech Fidéncia Pena Thompson Cotter Thompsone Celaya Cyixel Benedict Maldenada Parier Tees Grimale Subailiathisa Ann Antrniit Cardonad Telemovin Sonia Wee Arvavalun Semat Anil Rainer Eviliog Tleonnern

Alamo Heights PTA officers installed at 75-member meeting

Alamo Heights High School PTA elected and introduced officers at a regular meeting attended by about 75 members. Principal Leoti S. Ard G. Nystrom announced new committee chairs including budget, welfare, parent education, and courtesy, while members discussed expanding activities to meet growing student needs.

Alamo Heights P.I. A Leoti Sard G. Nystrom Bhey Radph Grubs Birs Carl Gite ‘Demvetaber Mra D. C. Sewell JG. Bridgers GP. Dubsae HJ. Bussa Paul Villaret Edwin Doebbler T. T. Allen Nile Anderooh Walter Henshaw Walter Lebmas Cristale Fred Hoeltzel Homme P T. A Righard Halter J. &, Stark Min TG. Thickworth Carl Glidemeister Gloria Hood Tommy Austin

Mrs Butler Heads South for Winter Visit

Mrs. M Butler travels from Winston Salem North Carolina to spend the winter with her daughter in Georgia area. The note identifies her as widow of Benater Butler and mentions a connection to Norby Cwvaling and Gertesca ropa in a terse social item with unclear names.

Marlon Butler Winston, Salem N.C Benater Butler Norby

Driver's License Forms Arrive For Sheriff Office Use

A fresh supply of driver's license forms arrived at the sheriff's office. The forms were supplied by the San Antonio district office of the Highway Patrol to the sheriff's office and other stations for distribution.

San Antonio The Taxes Highway Patrol Sheriff’s Office

Mrs Ada Homann Taken By Death

Ada Homann obituary fragment mentions her death and local details incomplete yet notes community references and memorial context.

Ada Homann Ada Feelin Ts Net Hrowsrestlin Man Antante Renee Neeh Camplete Einarmine Ban Antenin Mere Bitinoi Nemwnpville Han Antante

Unclear OCR sports results mix across teams and scores

The readable text lists scattered scores and team names such as Baylor, Oklahoma City, Central Iowa, and Texas, with many garbled words. It resembles a chaotic results page fragment showing various games and partial scores without a clear main event or date.

Gignumerized Henry Kapinoan Mystery Unmasks Essex Park

A fragmented report from Neware lists names and places including Morper and Sanaher amid odd credits like Henry Kapinoan. The garbled text hints at a technical feature or study connected to Cit and En youd Cehigwt Park with references to Retire Ther and Vin Phypinelin.

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Michigan Northwestern Clash Draws Big Crowd

Michigan and Northwestern met in Evanston before a near sellout crowd of about 46,000. Michigan aimed to secure a Big Ten title shot while Northwestern sought to test itself against the top team, with key players unavailable for Northwestern and a strong Michigan offense led by its forwards. The game featured duel between Michigan’s backs and Northwestern’s talent, including De Corvevent, Graham, Kepford, Clayton, Benson and Chambers, as Lincoln weather and attendance shaped a marquee matchup. North Texas Teachers then defeated Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 46-22 in Nacogdoches Friday night.

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Aisab Seeks Classic Title in Patched Race Card

Aisab, a 7 year old nearing his seventh birthday, races today in a patched entry card for a $100,900 purse. The Marsland Lovekmen’s Protective Association and Maryland racing officials settled a dispute at a conference, agreeing to stand down certain entries and improve track conditions. Alsab, Juvenile champion of 1941, is a heavy favorite with six rivals including Calchis and Sabath, aiming to boost his bankroll to over $104,000 and join the elite ranks of the hundred-granders.

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