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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1942
Page
6
Baylor sought revenge as ailing TCU stars eyed lineup uncertainty in a pivotal conference showdown. Texas and A and M clashed in Austin while Arkansas faced Texas A and M in College Station. Rice met Texas Tech in Houston with 15,000 fans forecasted.
Mulloy of the United States advances to the singles semi finals at a Havana American tennis tournament by defeating Gustavo Yollengr of Cuba 6 0 6 1. Other results see Bell of Los Angeles beat Burth Garcia 6 1 8 6 while Mederes of Crh ousted Mien Ist dina Piel in straight sets.
Duck season opens Monday under state rules with sunrise to sunset shooting hours. Daily limit two dozen ducks per day, geese two, with limits on shots and species. In Chicago, top Midwest bowlers to meet in 20 game match November 14 and 15 featuring Tillie Kage and Ning Van Carp among notable competitors.
In Fort Worth on October 31 Baylor faces Texas Christian in a key No. 1 conference clash. TCU edges Baylor in ground game while pass defense favors TCU. Baylor leans on goal-line defense with a recent rally against Texas A&M cited. Readiness and lineup hints point to a tight matchup as both teams seek key statistics and outcomes.
Central high squares off with Texas Military Academy Panthers in a late Saturday clash at Techfeld in San Antonio. Missing five starters, coach Winters names new line and backs as injuries bite. Central seeks surprise against a rising Cats squad famed for power after recent wins.
Cavalry high school football team won 6 to 0 at Peacock Field. key moments included a 15 yard gain by Charles Part and a late fourth quarter turnover by Pare. The drive featured a fake kick and a crucial defensive stand near the four yard line.
An OCR damaged account describes a chaotic amateur football match featuring the Rangers and Camp Hood styled teams. Players smoke on the bench, a substitute nearly kicks a flag, and Joe proves the standout with bold plays while teammates joke and mingle in a rough, spirited fixture.
Ice hockey note lists New York at Chicago and another game at January venue. Mentions national team schedule and regional fixtures amid uncertain text.
The Dallas News reports H N Rusty Russell longtime Masonic Home coach may sign to lead Highland Park Scotties of Dallas. Negotiations reportedly underway with Highland Park officials. Fort Worth rivals note past Masonic-H HighlandPark matchups with Masonic Home holding seven meetings: five wins, one loss, one tie. Russell’s tenure at Masonic Home has featured frequent playoff runs and several finals appearances.
North Texas Babes edged Southwest Texas Robsta 10 to 6 as penalties hindered both sides. Healy and Brademan connected on a late interception return drive, Brady added a field goal, and McCely to Richardson set up a final scoring move with Shoemaker’s conversion. Southwestern later defeated Austin College 19 to 7 after two second-half touchdowns. In Paris, Lovie Leaf scored twice and Barney Witt threw two TD passes as East Central State fell 25 to 6. At Commerce, Texas State outscored Sam Houston 2 to 0 with two first-half scores and two in the fourth period.
NEWTON Kansas dogs lead the national coursing meet with Newtow n favorites from Ralph Noah kennel Beloit taking first and runner up in the fo rtunity stake. Caddo Aue owned by Mrs George Williams Anidarko Okla won the consolation. Dogs from California Texas New Jersey compete for three major stakes as the finale in the gauging stake starts after moon with Blackout and Sugart among leaders.
Spectators prepare for a two day Brackenridge event starting at 7 30 p m with nearly a hundred horses entered. South’s finest thoroughbreds to be shown in 3 p m and 7 30 p m sessions Saturday and Sunday under expert judges and official horse show staff. Traffic control and stable prep underway as box reservations climb.
Harlandale field hosted a tight District 35 A clash as Hariancale's Indians remained undefeated with a 7-0 victory over La ter Voks. Dick Ferguson scored the lone touchdown on a 8 yard run in the third period after a strong defensive stand, while Raul Luna led the Voks with powerful runs and accurate passes in a hard fought game.
A chaotic list of horse show entries features numerous named horses and owners across multiple stables and cities. From Pine Lake to San Antonio, entries include Pine Lake’s Lady, Tavter Riveloie, Be The Oakhuvat, and many more, with participants from Dallas, Amarillo, and Bay City.
New York boxing report notes Mauriello defeats Bivins despite a close contest, with Savold and Des Molins also drawing attention. The piece highlights betting odds, crowd reaction, and future heavyweight matchup implications as Mauriello remains a strong challenger while Louis awaits.
Champ Ortiz defeated Nat Corum in Hollywood as the referee halted the non-title bout in the sixth round. Ortiz pressured from the start of the sixth, delivering heavy flurries as Corum was trapped against the ropes. The stoppage came 11 minutes 26 seconds after the bell, with Ortiz holding an edge in earlier rounds and dominating the exchanges.
A disjointed report notes boxing results featuring George Margit and Ralph Ramelly with unclear weights and venues. It mentions a postponed football game between Soliabury School and Germantown Friends School due to a farm shortage, with plans to reschedule.
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