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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1943

Page

46

Jefferson Defense Shines In 18-6 Victory Over Milby

Jefferson High School Mustangs used a stingy defense and key plays by Dirk McKissack and Samuels to topple Milby 18-6. McKissack sparked the late scoring drive with a 10 yard run and a 40 yard interception return set up another score, while Samuels added a 14 yard TD and a 10 yard reception.

Jefferson Milby Houston Sept Thomas Jefferson High School Mustangs San Antonio Dirk McKissack Ferry Samuels Mile Buffaloes Samuels McKissack Crosker ReiJby Furebled Ike Meager Buff Milly

Bedford Signals Safety and Touchdown Scoring Signals

The description explains two football signals: a safety signal with hands overhead and a two-point value, and a touchdown signal with arms raised and hands apart, indicating seven points total. The text distinguishes the two by gesture, noting safety equals two points and touchdown equals one score.

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Coast Football Triumphs 20 0 Over U C L A In Los Angeles

Coast Football reports a 20 to 0 victory by the Southern California Trojans over a tighter U C L A eleven in Los Angeles with Eddie Saenz delivering a key 11 yard scramble for a Trojan score. California Bears beat St. Mary’s 27 to 12 at Berkeley as Art Honenger and Nourse fuel a pair of Bear scores. Washington Huskies crush Whitman 35 to 6 in Seattle with a strong ground game. A note mentions 35th year horse activity at Mexico’s Hipodromo de las Americas with 190 plus horses stabled.

Los Angeles Southern California Trojans Eddie Saenz Loyola of Los Angeles Ira Trijen Bruins McCardie Heywood Dalla Reed Hardy Lalifornia ST. Mary's Berkeley Galil Big California Bears Korea Hee Art Honenger Woluover

Playoff Series Tidbits From Various Leagues

Stormy playoff notes from the American Association and Pacific Coast League reveal Milwaukee eliminated, Toledo and Indy tied to decide by Friday. San Francisco clinched the Coast League playoff series with a 2 to 1 win over Seattle, setting up a best of seven.

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International League final game ends with 84 point margin

International League action produced a lopsided 84 point final game. Names and teams appear garbled, but the record notes a decisive result with key players and refereeing unclear. The report mentions feats by several athletes and teams, though specifics are obscured.

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Penn State Triumphs 14-0 Over Bucknell

State College coverage reports Penn State earning a 14 to 0 victory over Bucknell. Players are noted for scoring on the final line and securing the win.

Penn State State College Ray Asepl Hinsi Little Jack Castiganla University of Dayton Anaree Bucknell

Yankees Clinch Pennant as Chandler Wins in 14th

New York, Sept 15 1961 The Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 2 to 1 in 14 innings to clinch another American League pennant and set up a World Series showdown with the St. Louis Cardinals. Spud Chandler earned his 20th win, overcoming Overmire in a tense duel as Bill Dickey drove in the winning run with two walks aiding the rally.

New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Spud Chandler St. Louis Cardinals Tigers Rooket Spud Yanks Overmire Chandler Bill Dickey Bul Johnson Joe Gordon Overmure Ab Beaumont Frank Wakefield Lindels Ny Lindell J. P. Wood Detroit

Baahy Secures 17th Victory in Cleveland Triumph

Cleveland defeats Boston in ten innings as Ray Stackhouse delivers a clutch homer off O'Neill. Hagoy’s Tribe wins 4-3 with timely hits from Newsome and Mack. Bagby earns the win after 8 2/3 frames, while O’Neil suffers a tough-luck loss in relief. Attendance around 1,857.

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Sox Beat A's in Twin Bill on Philadelphia Trip

Chicago White Sox sweep doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics, winning 4-2 and 4-2 to improve to 18-4 in 22 games this season. Wally Moses swipes his 55th base. several players tally hits as managers shuffle lineups in a compact midseason game report.

Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Sox Wally Moses Applingas Burgolf Siebert Bahalb Haliss Webb Suderss Bullez Swifte Aberny Kuhel Todgin Appling Swift Eatalellay Moses Horgin Estalelia Moses White Rullo Ruhel Anpling Chisago Wade Christopher Lowry Grove Pilehier Hall Pileher Wade Swaine Nitcher Hubberd BeGowan Tine

Cardinals edge Phillies 5-4 in opener

In a 5-4 opener, St. Louis nipped Philadelphia as Danny Strahler doubled home the decisive run in the ninth. George Munger earned the win for the Cardinals while Jack Evans took the loss for the Phillies. Major players included Musial, Krav, and Gumbert in a tense late innings battle.

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Senior Golf Field Likely Top Heavy With Nix Backing

The seventh annual Texas Golf Association senior championship at San Antonio Country Club October 12 16 is unofficially projected to top 100 players. Defending champion R H Bob Nix of Dallas leads the official entries with veterans and many more anticipated, including Clyde Cunningham and E K Browd, as Ted Menefee guides the event amid a surge of potential entrants from Houston and San Antonio.

R. H Bob" Nix Dallas Texas Golf Association San Antonio Country Club Ted Menefee Ikely Clyde Cunningham Houston Nix E. K. Browd M. T. Hop” Messing Sar An Jono Massingill Pounds Bartlelé H. Bounds S Stirler

Cubs Rally Nips Dodgers In Seventh Inning Victory

Chicago buries four runs in the seventh to edge the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 1. Bill Nicholson drove in two with a single as Ostermueller and teammates held Brooklyn at bay. Pitching notes mention Ostermueller fanning five across 2 2/3 innings and Webber completing the win with late relief.

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Don Johnson Sold to Chicago Cubs from Brewers

Milwaukee reports that 31 year old Don Johnson from Milwaukee has been sold to the Chicago Cubs for players to be named next spring. Johnson batted .283 for the Brewers this season and will report to the Cubs Sunday.

Don Johnson Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Milwaukey Tulsa Brewers Cubs Johnson Brewer

Carl Lux to Train Schreiner Cadets

Carl Lux, longtime fitness and strength organizer, was announced as the director of physical training at Schreiner Institute. He will oversee army cadets and naval officers, with a program including weightlifting, calisthenics, archery, and marching drills. Lux has trained thousands of students and personnel in fitness, conditioning, and sports-related activities.

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Major Baseball Standings Incomplete NL Results

National League standings show mixed results with St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Boston and New York among teams listed. Data appears fragmentary with inconsistent percentages and missing game counts leaving an unclear current order.

Washington York Bett Boavin St. Louie Piacente Sail Sational Brooklyn Chino Pittyburgty St. Leal Kosloa Ab Caten St .Louis Gicinnati Chivaro Koentre Philadel Chicago Brooks Neminatt Boston Bilipourel New York

Cincinnati Beats Boston Twice in Doubleheader

Cincinnati pitcher Jos Betas held Boston to five hits as Bucky Walters won 6-0. The Reds completed a doubleheader sweep, defeating the Braves in the nightcap after taking the opener. Multiple players contributed with hits and runs, and errors were noted by both clubs in a chilly Sept 28 contest.

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Pirates Defeat Giants 7 to 2 in Pittsburgh Showdown

Pittsburgh Pirates romp past New York Giants 7 2 with four fifth inning runs. Max Buten er scattered eight Giants hits, Medwick, DiMaggio and others credited with key hits as Chase earned the win. Attendance 4250.

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Indianapolis Star Sold to Phillies headline report

Outfielder Jess Wilach Fike from Indianapolis was reported to be the property of the Phillies. The player, a left handed hitter who hit 327 this season, was seen in the deal and may not report to Philadelphia until next spring as he currently plays in the association playoffs.

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Colorado U Too Tough for Warren Wildcats

Fort Warren faced Colorado University in a tough game as the Antlers and Marines, mostly renters from other schools, dominated play. Paul Briggs contributed with key blocks and touchdowns, leading to a decisive 3R-0 win for Colorado U in Fort Warren.

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