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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
6
College Station reports Texas A and M set to host the top-ranked Aggies facing a rugged Texas squad. John Kimbrough and Sugar Bowl teammates prep for a clash with Tulane-like confidence. Texas prep notes include coaches Bible and Jehu Del Rio. Aggies hope to extend 1940 form as national spotlight looms.
The Methodists edged the Uclans 9 to 6 after a strong defensive show in the final quarter. Matty Bell from Dallas stayed steady for UCLA, keeping the defense tight while the Bruins struggled to convert early scoring chances. A late miscue by Denison helped UCLA try for a comeback but proved insufficient.
A cluttered summary lists scores from many college teams across appear ingly varied leagues. SMU, Davis, Coast Guard, Duquesne, and others post multiple wins and losses in a patchwork of matchups, with scores ranging from single digits to the forties in a chaotic compilation.
Brackenridge Eagles overpower Temple Wildcats 18-6 at Alamo Stadium, led by Bobby Byrd’s 21 yard run for a touchdown and Jack Snipes key passes as they shut down Temple late. The Birds face rising district rivals as they push toward an early season claim.
Pro Tennis report from Beverly Hills California covers Britain's neimon and Kunal Lennia in a national tournament. Results show 64 victory over Toni No st ft Mantevite with Grady from New York and Richids of New York noted, alongside Greenwich Connecticut entries and schedule mentions.
In a Nip and Tuck 19 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium last night Hed Green of Inglewood defeated Mick Peters of San Antonio, Texas after Peters slowed Green with a body assault in later rounds. Referee Benny Whitman scored Six rounds for Green. Peters tipped the scale at 140 pounds.
Football Tonight features SAN ANTONIO TECH and ABILENE lineups with players and numbers including Garcia Magers Conyers Semunger Monita Najo Jones Vails Gonzales Campbell Quimby Houghind Goudick Sisco and Shellon Shields Bennett Brennan Barber Graves Boles Cosart Tedford Hendricks Clar Tate Kiflisa Trowman Cavan among others for a forthcoming matchup.
New York, Sept. 28. Leading teams plan a stout start with several major intersections across the nation. Michigan meets California at Berkeley, Minnesota faces Washington, and Ohio State challenges Pitt as Boston College battles Tulane. Southern and Southwest show busy schedules with Duke, Navy, Mississippi teams, and Texas A and I in pivotal bouts.
Round of upsets shakes state standings as Waco Tigers fall 13-6 to Corpus Christi Buccaneers and Central Texas favorites Conroe, Temple, and others suffer losses. Lubbock remains unbeaten 13-0 over Dig Spring, Cisco edges Sweetwater 12-6, Amarillo trips Mineola 19-0, Longview prevails 20-0, and Lufkin defeats Beaufort 19-0 with other results across districts 10 and 11.
In Fort Smith Arkansas on September 26 Vincent Allison ousted defending champion Frank Stredie one up at the nineteenth hole in the second round of the eleventh annual Invitational. Johnny Goodman of Omaha fell to Jack Tinnin one up, and Maj. Co. D McAllister of San Antonio lost to Chick Evans of Chicago. Medalists Stiedle McAllister and Gus Novotny head quarterfinal pairings with Evans facing Doering and Allison meeting Novotny.
Jim Worrell scores all five touchdowns as the Peacock Fowls crush Lanier B 31 to 4 to strengthen their Almmo league title bid. The team dominated with 10 first downs to 3, extending the lead after the opening minutes. Next Friday they face Tech at Peacock Stadium with Coach Harald Winters.
San Antonio Tech Buffaloes meet Abilene Eagles at Alamo Stadium for a second eight day clash. Tech coach Harry Fouke expects a hard battle against the heavier West Texas squad led by John Howell. Abilene, winless since late 1934, carries an 11 game losing streak into the matchup.
Jefferson Mustangs led by Henry Brooks prepare to face Stephen F. Austin in Houston. Tom Taylor is sidelined with a broken leg, prompting coach Dave Goleman to reshuffle backfield and line personnel including Dwight Booth, William Pitts, Nat Parks, Roy Bimpeon, Brazzle Reeves, Charles Valdez, Damon Tassos, Ross Wallace, Melchor Gonzales, and Cilfton Powers.
Kerrville and Robstown reports detail a mystery surrounding Rogers Hornsby, former major leaguer and Oklahoma City manager, as his wife auctions information via newspaper notice. Claims of late letters and a lack of contact follow him from St. Louis to Texas, with local game notes noting Kerrville and Robstown outcomes and a Cottonpickers win.
Schreiner Mountaineers host San Marcos Hobcats in a Saturday night showdown. It is Schreiner's second game of the season after a 0 loss to Southwestern University last week.
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