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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

9

All American Football Honorary List Unveiled by Rockne

Universal Service reports the unveiling of the honorary All American list honoring eleven players and three full teams chosen by the American board led by Rockne. The ceremony, held in Rockne’s room, marks a historic first, with Ted Jones and Bill Alexander among notable attendees. The selections emphasize individual prowess and backbone of each team as the nation’s top gridiron talent is recognized.

Universal Service Bend Tod Tepthall Superior- Genese Hudle E.R. Rockne America Boar Hookue Rimison Neastanmix Warner Lop Warner Stanford Lop Het Rockne Bill Alesander Geot Merh Ted Jones Jones Kerkue Christy Welsh Newad Alexander Dixcar

Smith Brothers Football Duo at North Dakota Uni

Smith Austin and Vernon Smith are brothers who play football for a North Dakota university. They help fund their education by selling hair tonic testimonials, aiding their enrollment and sports participation despite financial hurdles.

North Dakota University Smith Brothers Smith Austin Vernon

Frogs Turn South Conference Title Hopes In Basketball

Texas Christian University Frogs bid for two sports titles after clinching the Southwest Conference football crown with a 1 7 deadlock against Southern Methodist. Coach Francis Schmidt shifts focus to building a basketball squad, led by Cy Lelach and Howard Grubbs, as the team eyes national recognition and a potential dual-title year.

Gayle Talbot JR Peras Sonets Dallas Texas Christian University Purple Athletic Council Frogs Francis Schmidt Christians Wejar Southern Methodist Fort Worth Clicie Leland Methodists More Lesx Jake Wilson Baylor Siore Ries Houston Wilson Leland Ban Pointe Miller Arkanans Recor

Gate receipts at High School game tot up to 9300 dollars

T A Abbott business manager of Maln high estimates attendance at just under 14 000 with over 13 000 paid admissions. Gate money reported as 9300 dollars after crowd forced entry damage at Main Avenue Brackoridge game on Teaching Day.

Brackoridge High T. A. Abbott Wil- Tellen Maln High Wlehity

Expo grounds to host Texas dirt track speed meet

Arrangements with the city set a two day automobile speed program at the exposition grounds next Saturday and Sunday as Texas dirt track racing kicks off the 1929 1930 winter series. Early entries include Rex F monds Houston Lee Bremmel George Reece Austin and Joe Rusy among others in a large field.

Exposition Grounds Ban Adoni Houston Beau- Mont Dalles San Antonio Florida Cali-fornia South Texas Shreveport Waco Exposition International Exposition Association Fly South Tena Énlien Guo Neheader Towa Tadlanapoli Chiel Moynarit Clark Mid-West Art Chellender Ahano Fitzerenla Texas Rex Famonds Maxie Brook Lee Bremmel George Reece Austin

Iowa seeks readmission to Big Ten amid rumors

Chicago reports debate over Iowa's reinstatement to the Western conference dominates campus talk. Rumors claim Stagg Yost Buff oppose or support action, with Minnesota's Paige noting a committee may delay a decision as Iowa presents evidence denying subsidized athletics and a slush fund.

Chicago Der Rompete Iowa A. A. Stagg Fielding H. Yost Michigan George Buff Illinois Yost Tralf Store Towa Tona Xine Tina Lowe James Paige University of Minnesota Bee Lowas Eevk Teadwis Son

Big Six Scoring Slumps In Narrow Wins

In a chaotic Big Six football slate, several teams posted low offensive tallies. Jashewkers led with 26 points in a 0 0 game, while Oklahoma and Nikola posted 44 points apiece in decisive wins. Grinnell and others pushed the pace as conference rivals battled for positioning.

Ansas Radpee Soy Lari Jashewkers Reinf Oreerin Nico Oklar Ammariel Oxdahona A Oklshonic Ybaerc Paske Cevigt Peired &T Toxfirat Grinnell

Vet-heavy 1930 SMU Baylor football preview

S M U and Baylor bring many veterans for the 1930 season in the South Conference. Hardest matchup is against the Horned Frogs. Notable players include stellar quarterback Howed Beuble and backup Lylesen. Arkansas grads Schoonover and five others referenced in the one-ton line. Texas and Rice each nine players. Texas A&M seven and Baylor two.

Ed Beuble Ronter Lylesen Arkansas Schoonover Menchera Texas Rice Texas Aggies Seve Barlir

Big Ten All Eleven picks reveal 11 top players across teams

The article lists six teams with players on the Big Ten All Eleven, naming standout backs and linemen from Minnesota, Northwestern, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Purdue. It highlights Athletes such as Moss, Gordon, and Vicking, with positions including fullback and guard, and notes the controversy over the final back placement.

Italian Team Leads In Six Day Paddling

Italian duo Alfredo Binda and Petra Linari led the forty ninth international road race at Madison Square Garden in New York finishing roughly 250 miles after eleven stages.

AEW York Alfredo Binda Petra Linari Madison Square Garden Bam

Oregon's big team visits Oregon's big team

The University of Florida is slated to meet the University of Oregon next Saturday in Miami. Oregon shares the Pacific Coast Conference lead with California, USC and Stanford after a Sunday workout at Fort Sam Houston. Maj. John McEwan, veteran Oregon mentor, fields a large line and powerful backs in a squad averaging 192 pounds per man.

University of Florida University of Oregea Fe Miami Oregon California Southern California Stanford Army Fort Sam Houston John McEwan West Point Yeaeus Oregon Iack Anh & Map San Antonio Ip Kame Matty Yeerd

Browns raise rent but Cards sign up

St Louis December 2 The St Louis Cardinals renew their lease on Sportsman's Park under an option to extend for ten years starting January 1, 1931. The rent rises to 25,000 dollars annually, up from 24,600, with the Browns owning the ballpark through Didier Realty a Ball holding company led by Phillips Ball president of the St Louis Browns.

Browns ST. Louis St. Javis Lesgplera Sportsman's Park Voia Ham Breadon The Cardinale Didier Realty Sporisman Dodier Company Phill Ball St. Joine Browns Sporteman Park

Three Cushion Stars Begin National Play Tonight

Three cushion stars start the national amateur championship tonight as Dirkooni defends the title and Charlee F. Jordan of San Angeles is eliminated in the pina win division. Bad Weather of St. Louis Mohae earns first challenger spot for the winner of tonight's match.

Larkens

Cy Leland Named Most Valuable Man in Conference

Cy Tayol, FLT football star, chosen as most valuable player for the Seathweat Conference. Houston Post-Irepated notes the award will be presented at a Saturday event in Flanston with a spin. Details are obscured by garbled text but confirm the major honor and venue.

CY Leland Holston Dee Cy Tayol Jay Seathweat Bigs Houston Post Flanston

National college ball polls and manager changes noted

Notre Dame tops an informal ballot with Pittshhurch Purdue and Tulane close behind as teams to contest the title. The Erskine award will crown the national champion. final choice announced New Year’s Day in Pasadena. Baseball talk centers on George Burns and Springfield prospects for next season with mixed club reactions.

Notre Dame Pittshhurch Purdue Tulane Vath T. CG. Iy St. Mary's Fordham Tennessee Albert Russel Erskine Coomittee Ross Bow Pasadena San Antonio George Thurns Indians Springfield Maca Hueng Mao Att Bbean Barns Wince Burns Shern Ivorfald Burne Masy Tereonatty Buros Sheno Tom Hiad Ar Han Eald Share Burny Aolid George Shower Jeanever Groge Leagie Park Elah Grorge Pepniachnerhill

Broadcasting Games Oppose In St Louis LatS

Theil, president of the i Tenia Arewne boa announces intention to request the American wage toprism ratio broadcasting of Americas teague baseball garmen nest season. He wants to lay the matter before the American in New Noel the week of December 9. The Areagna permitted-frroadearting of their home games Tart Rencon and Bell's theory that this could cut down attendance.

ST. Louis ST Der Phil Theil I, Tenia Arewne Boa Amnounerd Hia Americas Teague New Noel Jk Bell

Harvard elects football captain amid injury report

An Harvard football squad votes on a captain while an injured player from the hospital days earlier casts doubt on the outcome. The selection centers on Ten Tirknar, a brilliant centre, amid a tense campus atmosphere.

Cambtinge Wend Harvard Mquad WMO Ten Tirknar Brillant Centre

Installation Quintet Triumphs Over Accounting 28 to 12

The Installation Department defeated the Accounting Department 28 to 12 in a league contest. Hugh McMillan led with 14 points, followed by Rebeolle with 10 as Installation built an early lead and forced a slow comeback by Accounts. Substitutions and lineups favored Installation in a rough, fast-paced game.

Bet CGT Construction Telephone Company League Accounting Hugh McMillan Jiineng Mensing Hunts EC Britchetight Foreard McMittas Hugh. McMillan Howard Center Cnstallation Carver Patterson Kuen Bolts Quilli Trell Juiniet Wee Holly Atar Pat Habrer Zinglee Quinn Bickeng Schmitt A. Linear Peltzer Leoswell Quint Sere Brevess Ziegler Wintere Olive Saree Vilor Murray Tage-Egeee- Dothl

Friedman's Eleven Rises to Second in National Pro Football Standings

Friedman’s New York team climbed to second place in the National professional league standings after a decisive victory over Cheapo Cerdiinetn, with a 10-2 record cited.

Friedman New York Tenny Friedman New York Hants

USC Leads Country in Points With 400

In New York California today reports show USC leading the country in total points scored, highlighting a high scoring performance amid a season of strong offense. The summary notes ongoing competition and regional emphasis on basketball scoring achievements.

U.S.C New York Tre Sarbera California

Fields Fight Tops Program With Light Bout In Dig Spot

New York December reports Jackie Fields defending Welterweight title against Billy Light in Chicago at 149 pounds. Other bouts listed include Toney Sreca vs Lob Allen in New York, Banovic vs Amily Divodl in Binghamton, and Philadelphia card featuring Basa vs Biarlinez. Multiple weight classes and cities noted with ten round limits across a week of boxing cards.

New York Jackie Fields Idroynd Billy Light St. Paul Chicago Fields Stoke Mickey Gill St. Louis Eddie Shen

Howard Byrd Heads Local Hockey League Meeting

Howard Byrd was unanimously elected president of the City Santos Hockey League at a Sunday afternoon meeting of players and managers. Moe Smith retained the post as manager, pending election of officers.

Howard Byrd Boward Byrd Santos Iceland Moe Smith Oficers

Sandy Herd Scores Hole in One No 18 at Moor Park

Sandy Tierd with a 13 hole record and a remarkable achievement at Moor Park as he carded a hole in one on the eighteenth. The report notes Moor Park Club details and a historic round with prominent golf mentions.

Sandy Herd London Dee Sandy Tierd Moor Park

Ice Hockey Standings and Boxing Victory Report

Ice hockey standings show New York leading in the National group with Toronto and Boston in chase positions as teams win and lose. A Spanish boxer Gleones captured the European featherweight title by outpointing Denmark’s Roud Laceen over 15 rounds at Barcelona Exposition stadium.

Barcelona Spain Urd Gleones Roud Laceen Denmark Exposition Stadium

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