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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

12

Rattlers Plan Air Attack for Baker Opener at Alamo Stadium

St Marys Rattlers face Daniel Baker Hillbillies in the Big Rockpile opener at Alamo Stadium Thursday night. Coach Mose Simms aims for full participation, with a potent offense and versatile plays. A big crowd is expected with new Belles of St Marys in action and traffic control arranged. Admission 1.10, advance 50 cents. kickoff 8:20 p.m. Local pep rally and new cheerleaders headline pregame ceremonies. Other games include Lanier Vox at 7 p.m. and Luling Eagles.

Alamo Stadium St Mary's Radlers Daniel Baker Hillbillies Big Rockpile Rattlers Mose Simms West End Lanier Voks Luling Eagles Doon St. Mary's Jeaders Belles Belles of St Brimshes Holiers Holier St. Marys Simms An Sam Bennett Virginia Dickerson Maury McGarraugh Jane Phillips Jimmie Chasey L-To-R Belles of Daniel Baker

Lanier faces tough test with 7 p m opener against Aps

Inter squad travels to meet Texas Mines in season debut while Assistant Coach Doug Locke heads to College Star on Saturday to coach against Texas A and I. The Lanier Voks seek to rebound after a 4 4 9 defeat last week as St. Anthony's Jackets capitalized on two pass interceptions for touchdowns. Luling hosts a home crowd behind coach Hart in a 7 7 matchup with Lanier hoping to lift spirits. Starters include Gon Yad Salinas Julian cel Toro ends Sifuentes Felan tackles Gutierrez Matn guards Salazar center Toscan Rodriguez Fiadri guez Castillo Vela in backfield.

Inter Texas Mines Doug Locke College Star Aussia Toop Texas A and 1 Texas Agpies Lanier ‘Voks St. Anthony's Jackets Luling Med Lockhart Lanier Yad Salinas Julian Cel ‘Toro Tony Sifuentes Saleman Felan Roland Gutierrez Alfred Matn Alfonso Salazar Roy Toscan Noel Fiodriguez Ben Castillo Prancepcion Vela

Taylor Baseballers Defeat Georgetown 8-3 in Cup Race

Taylor Noack l Eagles beat Georgetown 8 to 3 in a Sunday game. Paulie Miertéchin pitched all nine innings. Derden Wolford led Taylor with three hits in four at bats as both teams vied for the best baseball in the region.

Taylor Taylor Noack L Eagles Georgetown Eagles Paulie Miertéchin Derden Wolford

Rattlers target season opener at Alamo Stadium

Sportlights notes the St. Mary's Rattlers host Daniel Bakers Hillbillies in the season opener at Alamo Stadium. Mose Simms promises a strong squad with high spirits and good material, aiming to impress hometown fans and build momentum for the fall.

Alamo Stadium St. Mary's Rattlers Daniel Baker Hillbillies Mose Simms Rattler Rattlers St. Mary’s St. Mary's

Mary’s St Marys Football Lineup at Alamo Stadium Tonight

Football tonight at Alamo Stadium eight thirty faces St Mary’s with a dense roster list including Elmer McKnight Dirk Locke Andy Campbell Leu Engish Walker Coleman Tom McQuillan Charles Hunecke Bill Adams Moe Nelson and many reserves and officials named Jessi Kellam San Marcos Teachers referee Mike Williamson and others. The long page lists player numbers positions and reserve names for the St Mary’s and Dan Bell Baker squads along with officials.

Alamo Stadium Dantel Baker ST. Mary's L. E Elmer McKnight Hugh Trost Dirk Locke Walker Coleman Dooter Johnson Tom McQuillan Charles Hunecke L. Howard Alo AT. Schulte Bill Adams _ Li Pete Wihoit Rudy Guest Bli J. A. Childs Rey Hofbrack Axle Billy Stewart Roatley Caskey Newisn Whitehead del Ray"Thomas Quentin Cauley J. W. Snider Hugh Greaton Herbert Rew Hoyett Browning Leroy O’guinn Mervits Storm Ray Gleaton ST. Mar’ S Bill Robertson Gortis Sandig Charles Cooney Fuller Rogers Harry Coterson Hall Rowe Fom Cokely Henry Tutor Renton Perdue Bip Miller Harold Coleman Bob Heiser John McGilvras

Cardinals wallop Bears in season opener upset

Chicago’s Cardinals defeated the Bears 21 to 7 to hand Chicago their first loss of the season. Jimmy Conzelman in his Chicago debut led the Cards with key plays including a 61 yard drive and a 10 yard pass to Gaynell Tinsley for the final TD. Harry Clark scored the Bears’ only touchdown on a second‑period run. The victory left the Cardinals and Browns as the western division’s only undefeated clubs.

Chicago National Football League Cardinals Chieags Bears Green Bay Bears North Siders Greet Bay Pittsburgh Detroit Jimmy Conzelman Hugh McCullough John Hall T. Co Lloyd Madden Colorado School of Mines Marshall Goldberg Sever McCullough Gaynell Tinsley Harry Clark Cards Cleveland

Petrovich and Pals Get Jobs on Coast

Johnny Petrovich, Alhambra high school star barred from Pacific Coast Conference by Commissioner Atherton, takes a job at a Burbank aircraft plant. Teammates Tharen Hodges and Chuck Petrie also join. rumors of Texas or Louisiana moves end.

Los. Angeles Johnny Petrovich Alkhambra Calif Atherton University of Texas, Louisiana Burbank Tharen Hodges Chuck Petrie Johnny Alhambra

South San Bobcats eye Karnes City showdown

South San Antonio Bobcats, coming off a loss to Haslandale, head to Karnes City for a Friday night game that could push them into the winners bracket. Staring lineup features Bob Fulkerson, Frank Runnels, Paul Herron, Travis Brewer, and others with James King, W Dunlap, and Ben Donahoe among key linemen.

South San Antoniou Bobcats Beatam Haslandale Karnes City Baders South San Cats Bob Fulkerson Frank Runnels Paul Herron Travis Brewer Orson Ficge Blo Noah James King Dunlap Riards Johnny Powell Ben Donahoe Hill Sanders Alton Thodes Hubert Pathe Jueh Barrow Wesley Roberson Pat Mott Virgi Jully Stanley Tam Edward Clark Bille Lawson Robert Newtan Wiley Welch Albert Wekery T. J. Brady

Saboteurs Remove Washburn Dummies

Topeka Kansas September 25 1935 Saboteurs removed two tackling dummies from Washburn college football practice. Coach Elmer Holm said the team expects a tough game against Tulsa Saturday and noted the dummies were taken during the practice.

Topeka Kaa Tulsa Holm

Brooks Filling Taylor's Spot as Jeffs Battle SFA

Speedy Henry Brooks will replace injured Tom Taylor in Jefferson’s backfield for the Saturday Houston game against Stephen F. Austin. Ross Wallace Melchior Gonzales ClifTon Powers among ball carriers likely see action. Paul Cramer to debut from the B squad after Taylor’s hospital admission for a broken leg. Darrell Tippett, the guard, to miss the trip but expected for next Thursday’s District 15-AA game.

Speedy Henry Brooks Tom Taylor Jefferson Mustangs Stephen F. Austin Houston Deve Coleman Jeffs Corpus Christi Ross Wallace Melchior Gonzales Clifton Powers Paul Cramer Taylor Corpus Jeff Darrell Tippett Letherman Laredo Coleman

Rice Players Parade Friday Before Openin g clash

Rice Institute announced its annual Friends of Rice night to be held Friday under the Nights of Rice field. The Owl squad staged scrimmage as coach Jess Neely’s team prepares for Centenary on October 8. Sophomore tailback T. A. Weems from Rockdale ran 20 yards for a touchdown and connected with Marvin Dewoery for another as the offense showed improvement.

Houston Rice Institute Today Friends of Rice Owl Squad Centenary Jess Neely T. A. Weems Rockdale Marvin Dewoery

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