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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1943

Page

12

Aggies and Texas March On Toward S W Title Game

Fayetteville Arkansas October 30 Agy Bessey and Hallmark led Texas A&M with 21 aerial attempts connecting on 15 while Arkansas managed only 15. Aggies defenses limited the Razorbacks to 0 points and 38 yards rushing. Turner's 44.5 yard punting average showcased the visitors dominance in a windy afternoon contest.

Aggies Texas S.W Fayetteville Ark Bert Bessey Wellus and Bane Kilgore Texas Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Turner Parkers

Aggies Clash With Arkensas In Turbulent Grid Match

Aggie offense struggles as Zeke Medal and Jesse Borditt spark early drives while Arkensas defense flips momentum. Notable players include Goble Bryan Monte Nonericf and Lamar Dingier for Texas A&M with guard Herbert Turley and Dae Bion Tastos for Arkensas. Key plays feature Flanagan and Beesley for the Aggies and McCall on a late drive, with turnovers and penalties shaping the outcome in a hard fought clash at Parker Field.

Stone Aggie Goble Bryan Monte Nonericf Dallas Dick Wright Nacogdoches San Antonio Herbert Turley Dae Bion Tastos Arkensas Lamar Dingier Jim Younc Jack Buddy Davis Hallmark Flanagan Beesley Jesse Borditt Abilene Parker Arkangas Aoldwin Yourk McHacks Purdie Beers Gibson Lang Eberle Horn Neville Hot Texas Cress Gary Arkanas Estat Butchens Lindsey Guard Cone Jobo Ende Simone Sean Ranklut Smis Plyler G. Crom Elena Aydl Ranninghams Ar Lole Payhor Elsworth Watling Sileeeis Dee Texna Pesses Bylesey Ar Parren Fembler

Longhorns Rout SMU 20 to 0 to Clinch Southwest Title

Texas dominated SMU 20 to 0 as Ralph Ellsworth led with three completions for 33 yards and Calihan scored twice from the one and three yard lines. Texas outgained 339 yards to 120, while SMU managed only 18 rushing and passing yards and eight first downs.

LSU Triumphs Over TCU In Wide Football Bout

Louisiana State defeated Texas Christian University 14 to 0 at Baton Rouge in a high scoring clash. Steve Van Buren starred with strong running and accurate passing driving LSU to two touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. Knight plunged in for the final score after a short TCU punt, as LSU held off a stubborn TCU defense and drew 16,000 fans to the night game.

Baton Rouge Merting Louisiana State Texan Christina LST TCD Steve van Buren Goode Knight TCU LSU Shelnees Knigat Buck _Cheres Jimmie Higgins Sjetd Somwe Charles Swartz River Bead Linexmas Pete Leonard Maron Institute

Kirtland Beats South Plains Airfield Despite Kimbrough Absence

Albuquer que, Oct. u. Kirtland field defeated South Plains Army Airfield without star John Kimbrough who rode the bench with a leg strain. Dick Malphurs from Sam Houston substituted well for the former Texas Aggie, contributing five touchdowns as guard Jack Coten converted both extra points. Tou Setelles pushed the scoring to 12.

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Rice Scores First Victory Over Texas Tech Raiders

Rice earned its first win of the season by overpowering the Texas Tech Red Raiders 13 to 0. The Owls dominated play, with key drives by Scruggs Ku cert and Parrish, and a 60 yard TD by Parrish after a Sheffield punt return. Tech failed to breach Rice’s defense, while Rice extended its lead with solid ball control and crucial passing plays.

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Gillette to Air Sugar Bowl Game

New Orleans October 30 The Sugar Bowl game on January 1 will be broadcast over the Columbia system under the sponsorship of the Gillette Razor Blade company.

Gillette New Orleans Columbia Galette RazorBlade Company

Army Calis Catcher Cooper Induction Notice

Independence, Mo October 30 The St Louis Cardinal catcher Walker Cooper has been cited for induction on November 3 by Jackson County draft board. He has passed screening and will report to Fort Leavenworth. He is the father of a newborn daughter.

Independence INS St. Louis Cardinal Trother Moriow Walker Cooper Army Jackson County Fort Leavenworth

Golddman Has 72 in Mexico in Championship Qualifying

In Mexico City Goldman tied for medal with 72 in the qualifying round of the Mexican championship golf tournament. Other qualifiers included Rive ro, Brady Jr., Evans, Riegel and many notables from Houston Los Angeles and Mexico City. Women’s medalist was Aurora Olongaray with 82, with several others also qualifying.

Mexico INS Hous “Spec” Golgman Dolins Sack Somers North Mexico City Norman Hef der Houston Bruce McCormick Los Angeles George Rodriguez St Louis Percy Clifford Ed Anderson Bill Penniken George Tyson Ed Brady Sr Harlingen Arthur Zicht Gan Antonis

Iowa Seahawks extend win streak in Riverside clash

Iowa Seahawks beat Port Riley 19 to 2 to extend their streak to six wins. Art Guepe and Bus Metter scored on touchdown runs and Dick Todd added a safety after a clearance error near the goal.

Iowa City Del Towa Navy Seahawks Aly Port Riley Art Guepe Bus Metter Dick Todd Riey

Pimlico Special result sparks tight finish at Baltimore

At Pimlico on a brisk Saturday, Greenpeer stables 1942 Derby winner Shut Out edged Slide Rule by a nose in the £25,000 Pimlico Special. Jockey Eddie Arcaro rode Shut Out with a late surge as Track conditions produced sharp action and a crowd bet heavily on the outcome.

Baltimore Greepteer Stables W. B Boting Pimlico Cours Lddie Arcari Om Wire Tad Bet Deen Te Wits Toatugl Don Jusn Bonne Wat Vittory

Mustangs clash with Jefferson in big I A district showdown

San Antonio fans pack Alamo Stadium for the 15-AA clash as the Mad Toons of San Antonio face the Jefferson Mustangs. Austin leads the district with two wins and a lone District 15-AA loss, while Jefferson has one win and a tie with Corpus Christi. Officials include Williamson, Andrews, Seng, and Baldy Martin. Brackenridge recovers and readies for the rest of the season.

Austin Uuuns San Antona Jefferson San Antonin Alamo Stadium Mad Toons Mustangs Blackbridge Corpus Christi City Pride Brackenridge Maroons San Antonio Atde Rich the Crackenridge Williamson Andy Andrews Umpie Gene Seng Eng Irvin “Baldy Martin Duile Kerrville Antlers Tech Buffajoes Peacock Hinekens Tech Wheatley Wheatley Lions Washington Houston Fisls Hot Wells Harlandale Ramo Heights South San Antonio St. Anthony's Edigon Edgewood Somerset Burbank Central Catholic

Army Gets Laredo Star Who Beat Tech

Laredo High School defeated San Antonio Tech 13 to 0 on Friday night as Hunt scored the first and last touchdowns. The hard fought game featured balanced drives and several penalties, with Tech struggling to capitalize on rare gains and multiple offsides calls.

Army Laredo Star Tech Laredo Hunter Laredo High School San Antonio Tech

Koslowski Shines In Holy Cross Win Over Colgate

Worcester Oct. Holy Cross freshman back Koslowski led the underdog Crusaders to a 7-0 victory over Colgate before 15 000. He threw a touchdown pass to Nolan in the second quarter and caught a McAfee pass in the third. Nolan missed both conversions. George Conner added two points with a tackle in the fourth.

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Dartmouth Trims Yale in Season Opener

Dartmouth defeated Yale 20 0 as Dan Kasprak completed 11 of 19 passes. The crowd at Yale Bowl was under 15,000, the smallest for a revival game since 1884. Kasprak connected with Bill West for two touchdowns and with others on multiple plays, while Yale countered briefly before Dartmouth pulled away in the second half.

Rewsavin Gunn Dan Kaspreak Paul Governmant Columbia Dartmouth Yale Johnny Manahan Indians Kaspraak Nim Bill West West Kas Preak Vile Ray Seus Monahan Ed Btrype Ae Bog Hid Lotte Dew

Officials' reversal fuels Austin Brackenridge scuffle in grid clash

In a tense Austin Brackenridge game the head official changed a late offside call, awarding a Brackenridge touchdown after initially ruling against them. The reversal sparked sharp exchanges among players and coaches as Brackenridge disputed the decision and the Austin-San Antonio feud intensified. Tech also complained of officiating with multiple offside penalties and disputed calls affecting scoring opportunities.

RF. B. Kercheville Eagles Austin Laagoons Austin Brackenridge Rubin Forester Austin Finllback Brackenridge Ring Kercheville Stack Jos Forrester Atritumegele Maroons Ginrk Gordon Mhesman Tech Laredo Frank Runnels Jerry Swindler

Duke Defeats Georgia Tech in 14 to 6 Clash

Duke navy and blue devils beat Georgia Tech 14 to 6 in Atlanta. Key plays included a 45 yard pass to Lloyd Blount, two Tom Davis rushing TDs, a blocked punt for Tech, and a late interception return setting up Duke’s final score. Gantt kicked both extra points despite knee injury.

Atlanta Duke Navy Blue Devils Georgia Tech Yellowjackets KR. E. Luper Tom Davis Blood Lurber Lloyd Blount Ove Blount Davis Tech Willie Smith FR. G. Bealt Prokop J. Brown Dukes G. M. Carver Big Murphy Carver In & Mass Bob Gantt

McDonald to Get Crack At Elis Bashara

Jack Sock-Jove McDonald, an Oregon lumberjack wrestler, challenges Elis Bashara in a best two of three falls match set for 90 minutes at Municipal Auditorium. Referee Charlie La of Corpus Christi oversees, with Hay Eckert vs Angelo Cistol di in the semi final and a curtain-raiser featuring Felipe Roman and Toes Al Lovelock.

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San Antonio Touch Football Schedule at San Pedro Park

San Pedro Park hosts three consecutive nights of touch football this week with a recurring weekly schedule. Elementary league plays Wednesday this week then Monday and Wednesday weekly. nine man teams play Tuesday and Thursday. Doubleheaders open at 6 with games featuring Cadet Center squads and Kelly civilians. Helly War Workers league has an off night.

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