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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

2

Strong Dine Eleven in Action in Georgia Tech Grid Classic

Georgia and Georgia Tech prepare for the twenty third renewal of the Souths gridiron feud at Grant Field. A muddy field and high stakes clash shuffle odds as Georgia seeks national championship recognition behind Captain Shiver and Nash while Tech hopes for a fast start to upset the favorites. The Bulldogs boast a 9 game win streak and 247 points to Techs 113, with full strength backfield and key players ready after earlier injuries.

Alan J. Gould Atlanta University of Georgia Georgian Tech Georgia wAduda Grantfield Tech Chrif Shiver Tom Nash Bulldogs Georgie Lnt Beth Bobb McCrary Johnson Fates Dudley Florida T.heseeves Stumpe Thomason Yale George Wid} Woodruff Boiavé Theasason Mizelle Seeeceen-Svaee Tendolph Fulbeck

Huoky Army Gridsters Clash for Local League Title

The Kuioky field clash pits Fort D. A. Russell First Infantry from Wyoming against Kelly Field Flier squad for the local Army Fastball league championship. Plummer, Wilson, and Prisco anchor the Daughhoy lineup with Vick at quarterback and Lyons Ricker Migucsa as targets. First Infantry quarterback Larks Bowersock is ineligible, shifting the onus to Hummer and Wilson. Kelly field has practiced two weeks since the Taxi game and aims to improve on their earlier performance while the Doughboys seek a stronger showing in frigid weather.

Sigskin Jay Ab Garrett Field First Infantry Levew Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming Kellyfield Fliera Ramnexs Army Fap Hoste Plummer Wilson Daughhoy Prisco Vick Tanning Lyons Ricker Migucsa Larks Bowergock Josh Doighboys Becke Hummer Kelly Field Squad Price Wyoming Doughboys Kelly Field

USC Huskies End Season On Coast

Washington Huskies finished the season on the road with a Pacific Coast Conference game against California. The Huskies pulled into a three way tie for first place with Stanford and California, while Washington secured third place with a late surge.

U.S.C. Huskies Eoe Angel Ruwibien Calfornia Tegan University of Weshington Husi California Tako Stanford Washington

Georgia Weakens Wary Southern Teams Ties in Big Day Tilt

In Texas and Georgia a flurry of college basketball action unfolds with Vanderlip University and Texas Military Institute spotlighted. Porter and coach figures weigh a slate of three key games as Georgia, Vandertilt, and South teams vie for top spots in a tense winter schedule with hopes of a national bid.

Aleks Kone Slimy Porter Texas Military Institute Foruser Toutbaid Vanderlip University Mayot

Navy Grid Schedule Hints at 1928 Football Dates

Fragmented OCR lists college grid games and tentative dates from November to December 1928. It mentions Andamolis Mi, Notre Linaey, Du Napilis, and Pennsylwihns with unclear venues. The text is garbled but points to a fall schedule with several colleges and city references.

NAVY Andamolis Lee Tasiule Busty College Wnonegintigs Notre Lainey Fiell Whinego Uet Dunapilis Get Penindelwhins Westesuny Statisy Hilanare Taagula Asuapolis

Collom Nominated As Tennis President At Meeting

Colom of New York has been nominated for the presidency of the Tennis association at the annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The selection follows discussions in Philadelphia where Hon. W. Merateau of New York supported the move. The meeting will approve the slate at the Chicago gathering.

Santuel Colom Philadelphia W. Meraeteau New York Chietag

Yale Eleven Feted at Old Barn Rally in Amtox Ay

Yale football team honored at a home gathering with local officials and supporters. Unclear text notes resignation and earlier banded actions during the 1927 campaign, with garbled names and places.

YALE OLD Barn AMTOX Winelavee Orden Rally Nick Floherts Ald Barn Monteluiz

Doughboys V5 Flers and Powles Close In

Doughboys battle in a tight match as Powles scores 47 and 42 while Sewell and Sillars contribute, edging toward victory in a CIT game. The page fragment notes players and a close scoring sequence in a likely club or college contest.

South America Riders Come to New York for 193?

An Argentine polo team will invade the United States next year for a resort visit that may boost American Polo. Led by Jack Dr Nelson, Arturo Kenny Major Enrique Padilla and Manuel Andreda form a thirty-goal unit. They arrive with about fifty ponies and are slated to play Basel. plans previously included a February Pacific coast event. An indoor Argentine team and Canadian players will also visit in March or April.

New York Jlolear API Tnice I Bresort Aviby Long Island Jack Dr. Nelson Arturo Kenny Enrique Padilla Manuel Andreda Venado ‘Cuerio Basel Canada

Suzanne Lenglen Denies Amateur Status Return

Suzanne Lenglen rejects claims she would be an amateur again after rumors she might turn professional. The former women’s tennis champion says she has not contemplated returning to amateur status and plans to remain outside the amateur rule, despite sustained speculation.

Suzanne Nick Frane Lee Suemanne Lenglen Plager Mite Lenglentynne

Canzoneri to Figh Taylor on December 30 in New York

News from Manila reports featherweight contender Canzoneri has been matched with Taylor of China for a bout at Madison Square Garden on December 30. The winner faces champion Than Haes for the title, in a long-awaited clash.

New York Bee Fonz Cwazuneri Ignito Forammdez Maila Phura Taylor Chinaga Madan Hiiure Garden Thany Haes

Burns and Saguero Clash Ends With Fines

Chuck Burns of San Antonio and Roseaux Saguére, Cuban ex-chef, battled in Chicago under boxing commission scrutiny. Saguére received a $750 fine and 40 day suspension for alleged movement. Burns was fined $620 and suspended 30 days as mid bout controversy drew ire from Don Curley and spectators.

Hlinvis Boxing Rattlers Chuck Turns San Antoni News Paper Chicago Roseaux Saguére Saguero Don Curley Burns

State HI race narrows to 4 teams

Four outstanding teams remain in the state high school football championship race. Waco, Cleburne, Abilene and Sherman are listed as the four, with Waco defending champions facing Jefferson Davis of Houston in Waco. Abilene Eagles, Cleburne Lions, and Sherman Lions seek semi final glory as others exit.

Waco High School Cleburne Abilene Sherman Pack Tyson Waco Jefferson Devis High School Panthers Houston Cotton Palace John H. Reagan Howston Abilene Faglea Amarillo Ab Amarillo Ciged Eagles Forest Avenue Sunset High Daling Waxahachie Slertana Ware

Fight Results from various ten round bouts and draws

A jumble of boxing results lists multiple fights from Duluth to San Francisco. Winners include Billy Petrolle, Sammy Léonard, Jo y Thamar and Patay Trob bin, with draws involving Lefty Cooper and Irisco TicGale. Several bouts feature knockout wins such as Lou Grogan over Eddie Debeau and Jack Malone over an opponent in St Paul.

Tinkton Dick (Honerboy Fineatu Leaton Tod Morgan Beate Wash Duluth Sting Billy Petrolle Dueluth Uarry Kahn Milwes AL Ven Ryan St Woul Sammy Léonard Minnengonig Joey Thamar Abe Waukee Wis Howard Mayberry Duluths St. Paul Minn Jock Malone Autngin Osk Till Syracuse Silly Light I Datroy Luluth San Francisco Lefty" Cooper Minneapolis Irisco TicGale Drew Patay Trobbin Tut Seymour New Orleans Big Tucky Lawleys Eddie Debeau Pant Thoenix Ati Willim Lovejoy Wiggin Akron Ohio Dimmy

Tex Rickard Answers Tunney in Boxing Promoter Duel

New York December reports Tex Rickard publicly taunted Gene Tunney, saying Tunney could fight twice or thrice in the coming year with a potential million-dollar purse. Rickard hinted at possible late-year and early-year fights at Madison Square Garden while noting Tunney’s bluffing and promising a championship show if agreements are reached.

Jack Dempsey Chicago Rickard Ong Hut Tunney Gene Aeeagon

Dick Rudolph Out as Boston Coach

Boston announces the dismissal of Dick Rudolph as coach after turmoil surrounding the team credited as a miracle squad. Rudolph had been guiding the staff until the decision was made by the administration amid controversy.

Dick Rudolph Boston Dee J Sale Aurthvor Jason Hrayes Miracle Hia Dinminsal

Fall Kayoes Boxer In Opening Round In El Paso

A twelve round open bout between Jon Rivers and Jim Yenkes Elliott ended in a no contest when Elliott slipped and struck his head on the cement during the first round. The report notes the sudden KO and conditions surrounding the stoppage in El Paso.

Kayoes el Paso Der Jon Rivers Jim Yenkes Elliott Konsan City Elliott Hin

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