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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1942
Page
6
Kansas City report describes Ed Bengert fishing at Lake of the Ozarks with a new $25 rod. He casts a minnow and a dust chub, the line sinks to 40 feet, and after a moment the jig minnow struggles to surface as Bengert hauls in a long fish and his rod.
Montgomery Alabama hosts the annual North-South all star game with Blue and Gray selecting staff. Wallace Butts and Bobby Dodd will coach the Southern squad under Allyn McKeen, while Georgia Tech's Alexander serves as guest coach for the North. Several top backs including Frankie Sinkwind Blondy Black Monk Gafford Jack Jenkins and Harvey Johnson are set to play, barring conflicts.
Sunday college games yielded a mix of outcomes led by Detroit’s 21 to 7 win over Manhattan and Loyola Los Angeles rout over Amoca 48 to 6. Generous spreads showed Texas Freshmen at 76 and Oklahoma A aiding Southeastern college.
Texas and Rice clash as the bitter Southwest Conference feud heats in Houston. Longhorns seek a Bayou City win for their first conference title since 1984 while Rice eyes an upset to derail Texas bid. Notable matchups include Aggies vs Baylor and Texas Tech at LSU style lines, with era-defining history fueling the rivalry.
An all day surprise party marked Toepperwein’s 73rd birthday at his Lean Springs home. Guests include multiple friends and rifle and pistol demonstrations were showcased during a cross country tour and service camps.
Touchdown parade reports Hale Steuber of the University of Missouri as a leading scorer. Mayers and Stather contributed to a strong showing, with 24 points boosting season total. Five games with the defending Big Six champions highlighted the effort. Steuber tallied 10 touchdowns and three extra points this season.
A rail of miscellaneous football musings and game summaries recounts Notre Dame’s recent win in green jerseys, Army’s potential Navy game logistics, and late Saturday scores from conference showdowns. It mentions Duke’s 34 0 win, Army’s pace, the Dodgers Redskins clash, and scattered player notes including leaders and scorers across multiple conferences.
In DALLOx on Oct 1, the Dallas high school team impressed locals with a close football win over Mexico City, 7 to 6. Athletic director Cobb credited the visitors for strong play, while 16,000 fans watched as the game concluded a three day visit featuring pageants and sightseeing.
GNIDDERS TO BEST FIELDB BOZEMAN Mont Oct 19 There’s no football at Montana State college because of the war Gridders and other athletes have volunteered to go east for the work Women’s classes are held regularly on campus. the scene resembles a girls’ school with many women studying while men are away.
Texans gauge prewar chaos as Southwest Conference teams clash with shifting hopes and unsure offenses. The piece frets over rumored grounds, passing games, and title prospects while predicting critics and fans chase results from Texas to Arkansas and beyond. It notes Rice, Tulane, and Georgia show volatility as season-week matchups loom, with focus on Texas versus Rice and A M at Baylor.
Tulsa quarterback Glenn Dobbs starred in a 40-0 victory over Washington University at Tulsa. He completed 10 of 10 passes for 107 yards, threw two touchdown passes, punted 129 yards, and returned two punts for 41. Dobbs earned praise from coach Kitty Gorgus for his readiness for pro play, though he is in the reserve. The Hurricanes now face St. Louis University Drake Creighton Oklahoma A. and M. and Baylor in upcoming Valley games.
The Fore Golfers club will delay the second round of the W2 hole handicap tournament by one week due to hard footing at Brackenridge Park and closed car access. Members will resume play next Sunday as conditions improve.
Washington announces a price control move effective November 1 on billiard parlors, pool halls, and bowling alleys to protect workers aiding the war effort. Fees will not exceed their March 1942 highs, with possible continued special rates for clubs and organizations as Henderson outlines enforcement aims.
Wilford Wehrle of Rack Wis defeated Labrou Haviis and Vincent Allison to reach the semi finals, then beat Obick Evans to claim the Ft Smith golf title with a par 71. The event featured a sectional final with thrills and strong performances from Stillwater and Chicago competitors.
Chicago Bears dominate in a 24 to 7 victory while the New York Giants lose 28 to 7 in a weekend NFL roundup. The report notes Packers, Rams, Eagles, Steelers, Lions, Cardinals, and Redskins action with multiple passing and rushing highlights and upcoming Bears clash with the Eagles at Wrigley Field. Navy football opens with a 2 to 19 win over Regis College led by Kaya Lam.
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