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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1941

Page

6

Texas vs SMU Showdown Sparks Last-Chance Clash

Harold Vy. Ratliff reports a Texas grid clash with Southern Methodist as Texas seeks its first ever score against SMU. Shack Crain, feared back, returns to cap a storied career against a dominant SMU defense led by Indican Bell. Crain aims to break the drought and prove his prowess before a capacity Dallas crowd.

Harold Ratliff Dallas Shack Crain Texas Southern Methodist Longford Bottle Zcrain Sity Cee Indican Bell Southwest Teatis SMU Bibic Tool ATS Reo Crain

Jack hits a date that caps his Toattra career

The passage notes a key moment when S. AL VY halted the player as pressure rose. It highlights the upcoming Saturday as the most important date in his Toattra career, underscoring a turning point and anticipated performance.

S. AL VY Jack Toattra

Womens Golf Leaders Crown County Club Tourney Flights

Mrs Donald Forker's 96-19-77 led the first flight of the County club women's handicap tourney on Tuesday while Mrs R W Brower won the second flight with 11L-36-75. Mrs Hugh Hailf captured one hole honors at 60. The Willow Springs Women staged a selective hole tourney with Edwin D teCay runner up at 71-23- a9 and Mrs c M Parkin at 40-1'-23.

Donald Forker County Club R. W. Brower Hugh Hailf Thuteday Mitchell Willow Springs Gelastockton Mite Edwin D. teCay Wis Ralmer C. M. Parkin H. H. Malvin Sever Hales

Stark Done Or Bluffing About Bengal Guards Future

The famed Bengal Guards girls band and marching group may disband as H J Luther Glark withdrew support after investing about half a million in equipment and travel. Stark declined comment while Guards members report rumors of a strike and potential asset sales to cover winter needs.

Gil Ryan Orange Ig School Bengal Guards H.J. Luther Glark Aullionaire Guards Stark

Aggies and Steers Lead Southwest Conference Statistics

At College Station Crain gains 208 yards while Texas and Texas A&M pace the SWC. Crain, Moser, and King top passing and rushing lists as the Aggies hold the best defense and the Top passing attack. Texas dominates punting and receiving, with Baylor’s Wilkins leading punters. The half way mark shows Texas and A&M ahead in most categories.

College Station S Crain Les Ross Arkansas Hayle Jn Crain Moser Tt. L. Haskins Texas Texas A Evers Olticlad al. A Texas King Fotals Souther Methodist Fordhams Yanke Aggies Basler Rico Letopsfy Beyler Pete Layden Crain Baylor Jock Wilkinsti

Chapman to Coach Sailors Athletics

GAN FRANCISCO Oct 20 141 Gam Chapman outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics was recommended today by Gen Gene Tunney for appointment as a naval paymaster education instructor. Shunney, boxing champion, said the former University of California football and baseball star ordered to Horteth Va for a five week brain ing course when the recommendation was approved.

Gan Francisco Gam Chapman Philadelphia Athletics Steyt Gene. Tunney Nivy Shunney University of California At Aener Alin Weld Bse Horteth

Harvard's mystifying defense and misdirection football

Harvard's unbeaten defensive unit has stifled opponents, holding Dartmouth Navy and others scoreless as linebackers and linemen execute constant movement and disguise. The article notes Harvard's "hitless wonders" on defense, the shifting line, and the exasperating tactics confusing foes while harassing the ball carrier.

Gambridgh Mass UPI Harvara Crimson Mit Harvard Ebet Josh Richard Cresson Comei Big Red Dartmouth Navy George Helden Mallon Harvard Huskies Buste

Indianapolis Golfer Scores Hole-in-One at Willow Springs

Ed ward B. Rath, a local Indianapolis golfer, carded a hole-in-one on the No. 5 hole at Willow Springs while playing with A. H. Kahler and Edgar Russell Raub. Rath used a four iron and earned a club membership as a result.

Visor Iron Indianapolis Edward B. Rath Hoosier Willow Springs A. H. Kahler Edgar Russell Raub Lee-Yard iVighes

Passarella Says Umpiring Easier In Majors

Los Angeles reports Art Passarella, a former minor league umpire, says umpiring in the American League is easier than in the minors. He recalls a nightmarish debut behind the plate, nearly fainting at a called strike as Bob Feller and Johnny Niggeling warmed up, then settling in after tough moments.

Los Angeles Erin Art Passarella Ett Tob Fellers Passarella Bob Felter Cleveland Johnny Niggeling Browns Feller Vexan League Eneter Art Tppy Durpeher Dodgere Jimmy Dykens White Box

Football Experts Contest Weekly Picks for Cash Prize

Readers may win 25 dollars weekly by submitting scientific football point selections and reasons. Entries must be in by 6 p.m. Friday or postmarked, with a 106 word or shorter letter explaining choices. A 50 dollar grand championship will follow season end.

Light Wse Lit Td Weekly Cuoh Entey

Players Quit Oklahoma Aggie Team

Oklahoma A and M football faced a major setback as three starters quit the squad. Charles Pratt, Boyd Brown, and Ken Green, all from Oklahoma City, left amid restiveness and practice disruptions. Coach Jim Lookabaugh faced pressure as more players reportedly considered leaving within 24 hours.

Cir Veer UCR Bbc Wich Okhama A Ciarles Pratt Oklahoma City Boyd Brown Stigier Ken Green Jim Lookabaugh Aluiost

Landis in Hospital For Another Week

PETOSKEY Oct 20 The condition of Judge K M Landis baseball's thigh commissioner, recuperating from surgery at Little Traverse hospital, was improving but he will remain in the hospital another week.

Petoskey Judge K M. Landis Little Traverse Hospital Landis Beame Hl Eotvane Beth Jaxe

Five Thousand Crane Necks to See Whirlaway

At Banta Anita racetrack on October 29, Whirlaway, a champion three year old, paraded before an estimated crowd of five thousand as he trained for the winter purse season. The public gathered along the road and stable area to catch a glimpse of the famed horse as he moved with a stately march before his fans.

Anita Calif Sng Whirlaway Mice

A A U Opens Service Men to Competition Rules

The Amateur Athletic Union proposes changes to permit service men to compete in AAU events by registering residence, with national championships open to military members if adopted at the Philadelphia meeting November 15 17. The revisions include 48 proposed changes to constitution by laws and general rules announced by Albert F Wiselfe.

A.A.U New York Amateur Athletic Union Philadelphia AAU Albert F.wiselfe Baltmore Foy

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