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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1942
Page
7
In a tense late surge, Austin edged ahead to a potential title as Los Angeles hosts a victory. Saturday’s action lists Teandolph, Allen Academy, Randolph, and Central Catholic in matchups with Texas Military Institute, Tech elt Academia Jeague, and other area teams.
Austin Maroons overwhelmed Brackenridge 32 to 0 at Alpinto Stadium. Key drives featured Lee and Quinn scoring, Rea catching a long pass deflected by Ells, and Kirschner and Gardner contributing in the late stages as Maroons seize control of the league race with decisive defense and power running.
Austin and Brackenridge led a tight game as the Eagles halted the Maroons late in the half. Engler passed for 181 yards, Brackenridge and Baumgardner combined for strong ground gains, while misplays and punts dominated the rough contest.
Norman, Okla Oct 2 University of Oklahoma coach Dewey Luster endures a tough patch as his football squad drops two games from last season’s veterans. Regulars stumble in a loss to a rival store bought variety while two players Rack Dave Wallace and Corkie Sammy Stephens incur suspensions. Disrupted by injuries and discipline, the Sooners also report a pet fox missing as Luster braces for a potential major setback amid questions about his habit of carrying a coffee jug everywhere.
In the Westchester Handicap at Empire City Alsab, top-weighted at 124 pounds, faces rivals including Marriage and others as Whirlaway is absent. The field features several notable horses, with Alsab aiming to further his already strong 1942 earnings and chase major stakes.
Hollywood gossip notes MGM purchased a new story for Greer Garson based on John M. Felis poem I Am Growing Old. The project, tied to Penny Serenade fame, involves Cary Grant and Irene Dunne with speculation about actors and roles. The piece mentions Greer Garson securing the lead and Walter Pidgeon potentially appearing.
ONICAGIL Ont 94.-/FIhere are some of this season's. Individual footwalk secorely the nation's major gridders will be out to beat thin week end. Longest forward yasi gain- BO yards, Franki Sinkwick to Lamar Davis (Georgia) vs. Cin cinnati. Longest wushing gain-B61 Yards, Bob Ewing (Drake) vs. Town State. Longest intercepted pass re turn-100 yards, Jack Wink (Wisconsin) va. Great Lakes, Longest punt return-U2 yards, Gerald Hightower (Georgia Naval Pre-Filght) vs. Duke, Jimmy Dewar (Indlane) vs. Butler, Longest kickoff return-two yards, Lxle Blurdy Wiehita wa, Washington university, St. Taala.
Unclear OCR list shows scattered results across multiple colleges and teams. Entries include Northwestern College 19 Milton 0, Doane 14, Nebraska Wesleyan, Washburn 21, Central 4 Ottawa 7, Bethany 8, Rockhurst 21, Wisconsin? plus numerous incomplete names. Highlights: several high scoring games, mixed outcomes, and a broad roster of institutions across regions.
Mrs HL Brikner and Maa Veto Christopher won the Primny Tuddleap tournament of the Sy Avtotis Women's Golf association at Port Sant Houston course. Mrs Buumtey posted low score with 99 holes and 18 stroke handicap. next event set at Willow Boeings starting at 10 ity im.
Corpus Christi hammered Kerrville 52-? as Dudley Parker and Labby Wallace sparked the Buccaneers. Willinson and Mananen added points while Buck kickers averaged 30 yards. Corpus led on the ground 449 to 10 in total yards, 22 first downs to 9.
Randolph Field Rambler clash with Allen lies in a bid for victory at Grater Field. Key players include Batts for Randolph and a possible Batty absence for Allen, with Tom Cokley at quarterback and a stout line expected to contain Paine Keulielly Harpring Kane Villighay and others as both teams sharpen for Saturday.
Edison High rolled to a 38 to 0 victory over Hot Wells in District 36 play at Edison Field on Friday. Charley Mahone opened with a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Billy Mahone converted the extra point, Buck Ward sparked defense, and a 61 yard pass to Charley Mahone set up another score. Charley fumbled for a 37 yard rally in the third, Wire Beck added a fourth quarter TD as Hot Wells struggled to reach Edison territory.
At Pensacola Naval Air Station the Goslings head to Corpus Christi for a 3 30 PM game. They travel by plane and expect 9 AM departure with Coach George Clark adjusting lineups including Gare Tork at fullback and Wondrutt at halfback.
Corpus Christi and Pensacola battle in the opening game of their two game series as service outfits. The crowd nears 12,000 while players from Minnesota Michigan and Fordhall are slated to clash and a return trip to Florida is planned for November 14. Exon Tenn shows strong form as top college rivals face the session. The Densgavern Goslings have 4 points to 74 against the opposition as the Corpus Christi Comets push to 100 to 86.
Oregon State and Washington clash in a coast rivalry with captains selected. Coach Li Stiner picks Yackle Glove Wickett as captain and Bob Frieeman from Allentown lines up at tackle. Washington aims to counter with Wickett at left tackle and strong guard play.
Pittsburgh report details boxer Billy Conn facing a large tax bill of 23 107 48 dollars with Uncle Sam. He plans to seek funds via boxing earnings while wartime duties complicate his career. A planned October title bout with Joe Louis was cancelled by the War Department amid money arrangements with promoter Mike Jacobs. Only the army’s stance on fighting remains uncertain.
Tulsa University remains unbeaten and unscored-on in Missouri Valley play after a 40-0 win over Drake. The Golden Hurricane, led by Clyde Leforce, dominated as Glenn Dobbs contributed key plays. Other conference action featured Augustana routing North Dakota 19-0 and South Carolina upset The Citadel 14-6, with Kentucky routing George Washington 27-6 and Georgia Tech’s Feink Filehock scoring for Indiana in a 20-6 win.
A sweeping look at top college football matchups across the nation with Alabama at Georgia, Army and Pennsylvani a, Duke and Georgia Tech, Texas A&M and SMU, and others shaping what promises to be a crowded weekend. Officials expect large attendances at Philadelphia and Durham while star players recover from injuries.
University of Utah clears stadium debt with bonds totaling about 8000 dollars retired today. Secretary L D Garnett announces bond terms, notes construction basis for the 20 000 seat arena, with a final maturity in 1943 and interim obligations due by November 1.
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