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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

Page

9

Adams Gets Ashuie Hl Spot In Dixie Series Opener

Nashville's Vols host the Southern Association champions and Houston Buffs in the Dixie Series opener. Adams will host for the Volunteers with Sam Nahem handling the Buffs. Adams had 13 wins against five losses, Nahem 8 and 6. Rain spoiled opening day as Nashville and Houston earned series spots by finishing strong in the regular season and playoff. The first two games are in Nashville, then Houston, with games at Houston Saturday and Sunday.

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S W Conference Card Football Schedule 1939 Scores

College gridiron schedule and results list for S W Conference teams from September 27 through December 7 1939. Includes U C L A Baylor Texas A and M Texas Oklahoma Centenary Rice Arkansas and others with game locations and night games noted. Conference champions are listed from 1915 to 1939 with Texas A and M S M U TCU Rice Baylor Texas and Arkansas among champions.

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Bowling League Statistics From A Round Robin Meet

S A Bowling League statistics show teams in a Cecilia league round. Grand Allen captains Wednesday night play, with Jaecele and Captain Eidpey Brown contributing strong scores. George Keerber Fleming and Brian Cham Battersby also appear among top scorers.

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Playoff tensions in Pacific Coast baseball series opener

The Pacific Coast League opener sees the Colonels edge the Blues 2 to 1 in extras as Novikoff, the home run king, launches late threat while Lou Gehrig’s namesake pitcher Gerehauser holds until Louisville’s tenth inning. The best-of-seven continues tonight with a three-game set here before moving to Los Angeles.

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Fight Results 27 Report From New York and Beyond

Patchy boxing results from New York and surrounding areas show bouts featuring Lou Salter, George Pace, Julie Kogan, and Victor Troi among others. Notable outcomes include undisputed bantamweight possession claimed and multiple regional matchups across New Haven, Cleveland, Mount Vernon, and Puerto Rico with varied scores and placements.

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Salica Regains World Bantam Title in Bronx Fight

Salica wins the world bantamweight crown by decision over Georgie Pace before 4183 fans at the Bronx tollsaum. Pace pressured early, but Salica dominated late, marking a comeback after previous title losses and disputes.

Whitted Leads Wheatley Lions To Houston Opener

Coach Berappy Whitted and 22 Phyllis Wheatley High players depart Wednesday for Houston to begin the 1940 football schedule. The Lions meet the Jack Yates Bayou City squad in their opener and aim to rebound from a hand injury to reserve Billy Walker. Wheatley’s district game starts October 12 at Victoria, with the first home game October 5 against Dallas Booker T. Washington.

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City Tee Tourney Draws San Antonio Golfers

San Antonio residents and local stationed golfers are eligible for the city golf tourney to be played next week at Willow Springs. San Antonio Golfers Association officials announced the event opens October 1 with a qualifying round. Losers from round one form the first and third flights and play again Friday October 4, as finalists vie in a 20 hole championship. Entry is $1, greens fees waived for meals. Trophies go to winner and runner-up, a gold medal for medalist. Laralite Young, 1939 champion, defends his title against top local players.

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Southwestern shuts out Allen Academy in Georgetown win

Southwestern University Pirates dominated Allen Academy Ramblers at Snyder Neld Tuesday night winning 18 to 0. Southwestern linemen starred on both sides, blocking punts and recovering one in the end zone for a touchdown. Quy Brantley connected with Dutch O'Neil for a five yard score, and a Pirate back finished the scoring with another run.

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Psychoanalyzing Tulsa Varsity Is Latest Aggs Talk

The Light’s Sportlights columns mock a Tulsa game plan with Prof Jack Sterrett’s psycho analysis claim. The piece teases a showdown at College Station versus A and 1, predicting Tulsa to win at Alamo Stadium on Saturday October 5, citing Sterrett’s inside dope.

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Tulsa Grid Notes From Writings On Psycho Analysis

A colorful examination of Tulsa football expectations mixes humor with scouting. Prof Jack Sterrett joins the coach’s staff to study form as Tulsa targets a bold season, with player notes on Dobbs Henile Browne Ambura and Wickhar. The piece mentions Washburn game prep and the Missouri Valley race, hinting at packed conference play.

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Pitcher Wins Lost In Same Game In PHOENES

Aric Phenes reports a rare baseball game where Go-Pat Patrick was credited with both a win and a loss in a 2 to 1 decision. He pitched 16 innings across two leagues, allowing five hits for the winners and seven for the losers, with no at bat against himself.

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Athletics ask waivers on McCoy 1941 rebuilding plan

Philadelphia records say the Athletics waived Berry McCoy, the second baseman paid $l0,000 this season, amid a 1941 rebuilding effort. McCoy played 129 games with 123 hits and 62 RBIs, batting around .? and facing questions about the infield's performance.

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Women golfers contend in four day San Antonio tourney

The San Antonio Wolner's Golf Association open round three at Willow Springs with Bari R. Hury still leading after a Tuesday 85 at Country Club links. Lee Christopher carded 86 as daily prize went to A. Brown with 78. Kirksey followed. Play for daily prizes continues. No play Thursday. final 18 holes Friday at Brackenridge.

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Abilene Eagles Aim To End Losing Streak At Home

Abilene High School footballers host San Antonio Tech seeking relief from a nine game skid dating to 1998. The 1940 club, led by Parramore Sellers, Stanley Jarrell, James Black and R. B. Hendricks, showed fight last week with 149 rushing and passing yards and two scoring threats despite the 6 0 loss to Southwestern University reserves.

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