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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

5

Tech Buffs Open Big Weekend At Ranger In Dew 1839 season

San Antonio Tech Buffaloes journey to Eaglefield Friday night for their 1839 football opener against Ranger High, as 12 local teams start play through Saturday. Key returner Matthew Balts leads Tech with strong run, pass, and kicking, while Ranger relies on a lighter lineup and injury concerns. other local matchups include Alamo Heights at Somerset and Bandera at Somerset.

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GRID GAMES ON SCHOOLBOY SCHEDULE

Corpus Christi Buccaneers, famed for tough defense and offense, open the season Friday night against Lafayette at Corpus Christi. Coach Harry Stiteler aims to extend last year’s form toward a state title as 64 games this week ignite Texas schoolboy football. El Paso High faces Valley in a key District 4 clash as interdistrict play and nine intersectional matchups fill the slate.

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Valley grid week ahead promises lively games across divisions

McAllen reports a packed football schedule with seven Valley games, six inter division showdowns. McAllen favored in Class AA against Phar San Juan Alamo Bears at Palm City. Brownsville visits Weslaco as a season opener favorite. Raymondville eyes another strong run after last year’s district title, while Kerrville faces a tough test against the Greyhounds.

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Fort Worth Cats Ride Last-Round Charge To Texas League Crown

Sportlights columnist Harold Scherwitz recalls Fort Worth in a dramatic chase to win the Texas league title. He notes a bold late-season surge defying eight critics and hints at a South Seas expedition for writers who doubted the Cats, led by Flem Hall, could top Dallas and San Antonio.

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McDougal Returns as Slugger Amid Baseball Wars Details

Milton McDougal, nicknamed Sandy, is back from the Southern Association baseball wars. He notes Atlanta’s speed to bat, Knoxville’s late surge, and Nashville playoff pressure as Knoxville finishes seven games over .500 but misses the Shanghainese playoff by two games. The season is marked by strong league-wide competition and McDougal’s lingering impact.

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South San Dedicates New Stadium With Night Game

South San Antonio opens its new feather stadium with a Friday night game against Karnes City Badgers. A 30 minute program precedes ceremonies led by S. G. Boynton with drills by both school bands and pep squads. Coaches and guests to be introduced, then the game starts. Injuries include Virgil Heath limited but the team is in good shape for the opener. Probable lineups list South San Hermin Figgott, Royert Pain ends, Jock Keller, Reuven Einar tackles, Paul Tracy, Travis Brewer guards, Haddon Rogers center, George Hiltsfelat, Ben Donstoe backs. Karnes City George Ordney, Joh Buckshaw ends Aubrey Bailey, Li Keritek tackles Lroy Ahrens, Herbert Hyatt guards, Cob Blakeney center, Paul Conrad, Steve Crews, Don Mabry, Joseph Verdox backs.

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Mansfield Names Wisconsin Baseball Coach

Madison dispatch reports Arthur Mansfield, former University of Wisconsin athlete, named head baseball coach at Wisconsin. He succeeds Lowell Dowglas, who retires to Baylor University in Texas, pursuing a physical education career.

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Broken Leg Ends Les Proctor's UT Football Rise

Broken leg sidelined Les Proctor, former Tempre Wigh star, from the University of Texas freshrain team after an injury in a tackle during Wednesday practice. Proctor, a 21-year-old halfback, suffered the injury while attempting a tackle on Nelson Pucte, a University opponent.

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Tech Bulls Show New Fight On Gridiron Field

San Antonio notes quote Harry Faouke praising Tech football players as honest workers with rising spirit. Coaches promise stronger effort this season, saying no loafing during daily practices. The Bulls aim to prove they are not a pushover and will bring determination to every game.

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Dusty Boggess Officiating in Dallas Season Sparks Mixed Reactions

The local grid scene discusses Dusty Boggess taking officiating duties in Dallas this season. Fans debate whether the change is good or bad while memories of his spirited sideline presence linger.

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Football Tonight Ranger Name Boudreau at Graves

The article lists players and positions for Ranger and Graves squads, naming Boudreau Alderson Moughion Tauren and others, with reserves and notes on Tech expectations. It previews Thursday night action against Ranger, emphasizing conditioning and readiness.

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College Football Scores From Brooklyn and Columbus

Vanderbilt defeated Naaviilt-Tennerays 33 to 12. Cleveland Stama beat Brooklyn Dodgers 23 to 12 in Brooklyn. Columbus Dull edged Ghia ners 3 to 0 at Lot Gua Calumbur.

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Sophomore stars fuel Southwest gridiron show

Veteran Southwest Conference clubs prepare to rely on freshmen and sophomores for spark. Derrane Mooser leads Texas A&M with long range kicking and passing potential, while Pete Layden at Texas and Jack Wilson at Baylor headline standout first year players. SMU’s Presto Johnson and TCU’s Jack Herzing are highlighted, with coaches assessing depth and speed across schools.

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Football Schedule Week Tonight at Various Venues

Friday slate features Brackenridge against Jeff Davis Houston and Brackenridge BY at Alamo Heights plus Jefferson at John Reagan Houston under night kickoffs. Karnes City visits South San Antonio while Edison hosts Dr Sal Marcos and Tech B plays Fredericksburg at 3 pm. Central meets Lanier at Eagle Field and Meys faces Daniel Baker with a $30 prize.

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Chicago Pro Cards reshuffle add and drop four players

The Chicago Cardinals reorganize by dropping four players and signing another. Veterans and rookies fill backfield and line spots with names like Lawson, Lawrence, Volek, Danatan, Johnson, Rice, Cordial, and Brumley among those considered.

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