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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1941

Page

5

Reversed Center Opens New Hocus-Pocus Vistas

In college football reporting from multiple cities, Ossie Solem of Salem introduces a backward center. The New York writer notes teams like Stanford used unconventional formations to gain speed and variety. The piece discusses a center who backs into the backfield, keeping the ball and initiating plays without a traditional pass.

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Minnesota Texas Still Ranked 1 2 In Nation Poll

New York reporters weigh the college football season as Minnesota holds first with 1169 points, Michigan climbs to third on 106 votes, Texas slips between the two Big Ten powers with 1098 tallies. Notre Dame and Fordham also figure, while Texas A and M, Tulane, and Baylor compete for spots in the top ranks.

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Water Boy Charley White Becomes University Star

Charley White of the University of San Francisco rises from water boy to varsity player amid a dramatic season narrative. He challenges coach Cravath after a drill incident, then returns to practice and proves himself, weighing 180 pounds and outrunning many teammates in key scrimmages.

Charley White Water Boy San Francisco University of San Francisco University of San Francis Stantard White Jef Cravath Ravaty

Texan Top Scorer of Nation

New York report notes Ben Collins of West Texas State leads the nation in college football scoring in the spring rate. In five games this season he has 10 touchdowns and 13 points after touchdowns, totaling 72 points. Milt Jannane, Forrest Lyashevski’s Warrillon cohort, and Courtney Driscoll of Marshall College are tied for second with 0 minutes each. Bill Dudley of Virginia drops to fourth with 18.

New York Ben Collins West Texas State Milt Jannane Ace

Coach Ossie Eyes Center as Triple Threat in Football

Ossie proposes a new football scheme where the center punts the ball to a back and then handles passes. He cites faster interference, more varied backfield alignments, and the potential for a Triple-threat center if rules allow a center to receive a second pass. He expects spread formations and a bold year ahead.

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Tie Football Game Between Salinas Sports and Riverside Kats

Salinas Sports and Riverside Kats played to a scoreless tie at Ervingfield in a Sunday independent football pause. The Sports showed the edge with a 65 yard touchdown by Zupple nullified by a penalty. EB. Rizzo Marlises and TR. Peres starred for Salinas while vuilareal and C. Maltinex stood out for the Kats.

Salinas Riverside Kals Ervingfield Zupple EB. Rizzo Marlises TR. Peres Vuilareal C. Maltinex Kats

Walter Winchell Notes on Ruth Gehrig and Hollywood Drama

Walter Winchell hints Ruth Gehrig's film price at 45,400 dollars and suggests Babe Ruth's value for a Gehrig biography. The piece weaves through showbiz gossip, MGM plans for a Ginger Rogers profile, and remarks on radio, politics, and Wattson-era figures in a rapid, loose editorial style.

Babe Ruth Gehrig Goldwyn Ruth Walker Marin Fievich Cain Som Gill MGM Mickey and Judy Lites Wee Ginger Rogers Lawes

Broadway rumors and legal troubles shade 1930s show scene

Reads like a jumbled theater column noting bootlegging in Portland fashion houses, profit rumors for concessions, and mentions of figures linked to Nazi era fundraising. It references Jimmy Wong Howe and Edgar Magnin, debates over debts and royalties, a halting warning to Hendrik Van Lar, and a chaotic mix of entertainment industry gossip with political overtones.

Viva O'Brien the Howe Hitler Frity Thyssen Germany Jimmy Wong Howe Tata Edgar Magnin Hendrik Willem van Lar Jardine Waly Nye Lindbergh

Valley grid clash opens eight game week in the Valley

Brownsville Oct 21 The Valley Class AA football championship chase heats up as McAllen High travels to Harlingen to face coach Dutch Florys Cardinals in the Friday headliner. Edinburg and Harlingen loom as contenders while Brownsville, Mission and Donna also play key district games this week.

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Mosconi and Greenleaf Open With Big Billiards Wins

In Philadelphia October Mosconi the defending champion from Philadelphia and Ralph Greenleaf 17 time champion chalked up opening round wins in the $16 000 world pool championship. Mosconi overwhelmed George Kelly 125 to 17 while Greenleaf beat Don Tonar 124 to 58 before about 1000 spectators.

Philadelphia Willie Mosconi Piladelphia Veterah Ralph Greenleaf Don Tonar Decatly

Fordham Tackle Returns After Injury Ahead of TCU Clash

NEW YORK Oct 81 CINS Fordham seeks to blunt Texas Christian power with the welcome return of left tackle Al Santilli who had been sidelined by a dislocated elbow. He re joins the lineup as Fordham prepares for Saturday’s game. MISSOURI STAT HURT COLOMBIA Mo Oct 21 JINE Maurice Wade Missouri open field star pulled a hip muscle in yesterday’s practice and may miss Saturday’s showdown with Nebraska.

New York Fordham Texas Christian University Rams AL Santtill Win Missouri Colombia Maurice Red" Wade Teddy Nebraska Cornhuskers

Stakenridge Park Women Shift to Brackenridge Riverside Start

The Stackenridge Park Women’s Golf association moved a Wednesday tournament from 10:02 to 2 p.m. with the Brackenridge and Riverside venues hosting. First nine greens at Brackenridge undergoing seeding.

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Aggies Apologize Over Banner Incident After Game

Texas A and M faculty officers and students apologized for a banner destruction during the Aggies versus TCU game. Leaders said the act did not reflect the cadet corps or school, and pledged to replace the banner with a new one purchased from student funds. Seven Texas A and M and TCU students were present at the blaze as the game ended 14-0.

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Jug Of Gridiron Pride At stake In Michigan Minnesota Clash

Michigan and Minnesota face off before 85763 fans at Michigan Stadium for the Little Brown Jug in a long war over a trophy first awarded in 1903. Minnesota seeks an eighth straight win as Michigan eyes reclaiming the jug in a series famed for its bitter rivalry and Yost era origins.

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