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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1940

Page

8

Missions Hot Club at Night

The Missions struggled in night games this summer, posting 7 percent wins and 61 losses while suffering 10 of 21 daylight defeats. Road record was near breaking even with 22 wins and 41 losses, while home play stood 40 and 31. Fort Worth set a Texas league home loss record at 50, surpassing the old mark of 48.

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Dodgers Face Diz Wednesday in Cubs Comeback

Chicago Sept 9 Dizzy Dinny Deets returns to the Cubs after a three month comeback test. He will make his first starting assignment Wednesday against the Brooklyn Dodgers as manager Gabby Hartnett announced. The Cubs finish their eastern swing while Dean railed his teammates for a Cincinnati appearance.

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Rose Bowl's fate shifts toward Coast Big Ten showdown

SportLights notes the Rose Bowl's prestige waning as Coast Conference champions favor easier opponents. The Big Nine, now the Big Ten with Chicago out, contemplates sending its champion to Pasadena every January 1. Coast officials discuss inviting the Big Ten to renew a Coast-Big Ten rivalry for the Rose Bowl.

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Rose Bowl logic and regional pride in football matchups

The piece argues that Rose Bowl popularity hinges on regional matchups of champions from the West and East. It warns that excluding broader national contenders could erode interest, pushing fans toward other bowls like the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and elevating doubt about Rose Bowl prestige and future invitations. It highlights past missteps by the Rose Bowl promoters in selecting participants.

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Tassos Chooses Engineering Over Football At A and M

George Tassos, Jefferson High star and all-district standout, is enrolling at Texas A M to study mechanical engineering. He will not play football, prioritizing academics over athletics as he aims for engineering success.

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Public invited to hear Bible on new football rules

Dana X. Bible a UT head coach and national football rules committee member will interpret the new grid rules for the San Antonio chapter of the Southwestern Football Officials Association. The meeting is at the Gunther hotel Rose room Monday at 8 p.m. The public is invited.

Dana. X. Bible Tie University of Texas San Antonio Southwestern Football Officialy Association Gunter Hotel Rose Room

Dyal Beats Michaels in Gulf Mile Finals at Meet

The medalist Herman Dyal and defending champ Bill Harris headline the gulf mile. Dyal defeated Bill Michaels 2 and 1, while Dyal paired with Bill Harris earlier. Herrin defeated Louis Hath away 4 and 2. Clyde Crowell and Sim mons Jr. contest first flight finals.

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Gary Cooper to play Sergeant York in new film

Hollywood gossip notes that Gary Cooper will star as young Sergeant York in a Germent project after negotiations with Samuel Goldwyn and Jack Warner. The piece mentions Sea Hawk Sea Wolf plans, Leatrice Joy's career revival, and various Hollywood social items from the era.

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Boom Town Tops Spring Film Run With Stars Gable and Tracy

Review praises Boom Town as the best town film since spring with Gable Tracy Colbert and Lamarr delivering sharp dialogue and strong character moments. Notes Wildcatter angle, oil-industry subtext, and standout lines, plus a late appearance by Hedy Lamarr elevating the plot. East league playoff recap: Binghamton defeats Albany 5-4 to win the series.

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Walter Winchell On Broadway Trade Mark Parody Notes

Walter Winchell on Broadway column fragment blends gossip on headlines, film, politics, and theater. Mentions Allan Jones recording, Billy Rose, Buddy DeSylva, Willkie political angle, and Hollywood figures. References Germany Finland Sweden track meet and various social clubs.

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Hallandale High ahead under Myer new coach vision

New Hallandale coach Bob Myer pushes a league oriented by classification rather than AA play, reshaping the Harlandale lineup with seven lettermen from Haywood Hill era and returning key backs J J Bryant and Bill Byron while introducing gold uniforms maroon trim and a speed emphasis under junior coach George Henson assisting. The schedule opens September 10 at South San Antonio and features Brackenridge Ll open, with a district I AA slate including Kerrville and Laredo as the Harlandale project adapts to the revised alignment.

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