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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1928
Page
4
Georgia Tech hails a decisive win over Georgia as coach Alexander fields a powerful backfield with Durant Mizell Thompson and Gumplan. The Yellow Jackets prep for future strong showings while college rivals Yale Alabama Vanderbilt and Tulane gain noted mentions in the season’s early battles.
Two heavyweight teams, Alabama and Louisiana State, meet in Birmingham this afternoon to settle a 1927 mud battle at a time when both squads claim strong form. The decisive clash follows a draw that left nothing decided and raises stakes for a midseason win. Both squads report solid physical condition and readiness to finish strong, with observers expecting a hard fought contest.
Florida aims for a conference title as Tennessee tests the Volunteers in Knoxville on the final 1928 game day. Florida, led by star players, hopes for a decisive win while Tech and Georgia clash in Atlanta affecting the standings. Tennessee faces injuries and lineup concerns as both teams push for conference supremacy.
The Associated Press announces its All America first, second and third teams with players from Navy, Princeton, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Army, Ohio State, Colorado and many others. Honors include quarterbacks Don Williams and Milt Harvey, backs from Texas, California, and Nebraska, and guards and ends from multiple major programs. The selections feature prominent names across service academies and top colleges, reflecting a wide national spread.
Chicago Dec 5 A rough schedule opens the Midwestern basketball season with Wabash at Northwestern Moymouth at Chicago Ohio Wesleyan at Ohio State Washington University of St Louis at Indiana North Dakota at Minnesota and South Dakota at Iowa Wisconsin and Wisconsin start their season. Michigan loses to Michigan State 1 4 2. Coach Bob Neyland sidelined by flu. Referees listed for opening games.
Arrangements finalized for Pere Williams Olympic sprint champion to join the Canadian relay team in New York mile relay races. Johnny Fitzpatrick, Jim Edwards, and other teammates from Montreal and Toronto are listed for participation with appearances in Stanton and other U S cities.
Chicago December report lists ten Big Ten football stars to play for the East in an all-star game against the West in San Francisco. Named players include Wisconsin tackle Robe Wagner Minnesota guard George Gibor Northwestern fullback Walter A former Minnesota end Kenneth Haycraft Ohio State tackle Lea Mankowski Northwestern quarterback Lewellon Northwestern halfback Churk Hennett Indiana halfback Byte Newark Illinois.
A jumbled recap lists several scores and team names including Greenville, Janay Starshall College, and Memphis Corman Migh. It mentions upcoming games and notes that the SOCCKH CLUMS PLAY will have a division term game at San Pot park with a 4 o clock Sunday afternoon.
A garbled report from a national baseball convention in Canada discusses the New York Yankees considering San Antonio Dent club interests. The item cites Conner Jr and Devin in vague terms about ownership, sales, and potential league deals, noting no final sale and ongoing developer talks for players.
Thirty five thousand spectators were expected to watch Tibley Tech and De Pal nendoms battle for the Chicago prize at Savdler Field. The Browns ville team claimed the championship of the Rig Grant valley in a pastonson game.
St Anthony's college opened strong and defeated the San Pedro Alumni 43 to 21 on their court. Notable scorers included Aguilar 4, Julian 8, Kretear Tele Forward 2, Carley 10, Feciandez 10, and Stanley 9. St Anthony's seeks midweek Sunday and Saturday games. details via Woodlawn $78.
Three golfers moved to the third round of the Negley Cup at Antonio Country Club. Jon TaSoge beat Waltte Walthell two up. Walthell is a three time champion. M Glark eliminated Nat Goldsmith, while G RB Walker defaulted to Dr. G C Cole.
Stanford football manager announced the Cardinals will travel to play Army in California. Branford previously traveled to New York last month, where the Cadets won 25 to 0.
USC coach Howard Innes told the Davis Court conference that the Trojans agreed to play Notre Dame in Chicago on November 18 next year. The announcement notes the forthcoming matchup as a major nonconference engagement between two storied programs.
Mrs Flarey Marvell of Baring Lake New York won the eighth annual Carolina golf tournament led by Pinehurst star Wefealing Misa Wel en of Pinehurst and Yonkers New York finishing second.
Football today lists Fort squad players with positions and numbers for morning practice in Houston at 8 am and a 2:30 p.m. game v Twi. The roster includes guards centers quarterbacks and backs with many player numbers and team notes.
Big Ten officials and Army clash over football eligibility rules and three year college play. Army argued for a lax rule to allow continued relations. Chicago meeting favored strict enforcement. Navy bound by similar exceptions. Notre Dame protests noted as schools adjust schedules for fall.
In a bi district game Friday Cuero High School Gobblers rallied on Cuero’s yardline with three minutes left, scoring to beat Del Rio High Wildcats 13 to 12. Key plays included a 70 yard scamper by Adams and a pass from Fike to Millain ending in the end zone for the decisive point after a long drive.
Purdue coach Lambert declines Michigan's nine against Purdue despite heavy lading by the Wolverines. He cites he has but one pitcher and cannot risk overworking the arm in the conference showdown.
The Prompec FA Colegiaten set to face Johnny Dunennre and his Her Tedrn Vigera in a close 9 20 kickoff. Both teams claim strong form after sharing the league title last season with a hard fought, anticipated $4 bet on the outcome.
The Loyola team counters the Sluanticn Marine lineup with a heavy weight advantage of two pounds per Mayer while relying on an all around attack from Alan Abapley, former All American, for the New Orleans showdown.
Army grid clash in the Alamo City features Fort Sill meeting Army team led by Heffner in a 2:30 Saturday game. Fort Sill captain Pat Bhen anchors the line. Heffner’s eleven, averaging 184 pounds per man, faces a heavily noted Hermes world machine with Morgan at quarterback and a deep roster including Shaw, Doshinko, Umnberger, and Cr
Milwaukee Wis Dec 8 The final Middle West game of the 1928 season was set for today between Macerette University and Creighton University of Omaha. A dry frozen field hampered both teams with strong passing attacks. Donny's game was to be played Nov 17 but postponed due to bad weather.
Kerrville High defeated Lampauga 22 to 0 to win bi district and advance to regional round. Livy scored twice on a pass interception and run, Weight added a pick return, Brown and Archer contributed touchdowns, with Archer blocking a late safety. Kerrville moves to face George-Lowa-Gouznies in regional championship.
Tez Dec. alensblog q dazaline aerial attack powers Hunt's College at Maraball gridders to a 21 to 12 win over Liked eleven. Coach Joe Hunt's team points from Brian Callers lead early scoring. Sherr, Wallace, Autry, and Waddlest key for Hunt's while Minn counters are noted in the scrambled report.
Fragmented OCR text suggests Loughran is matched to meet Peterson in a Chicago area boxing setting. Names appear garbled with multiple extra terms, indicating a planned bout or talk of a fight involving Malloy, Tig, Peterson, and various places.
Local bowling section appeals to women to enter the Ladies Nine Pin Tournament sponsored by the San Antonio Light. Editors note interest already shows about thirty entries. organizers urge more entries by Sunday night to award space in the event. Calls for help include sending entries by phone or mail and promise of late entry accommodations as they prepare for the big bowling event.
A jumbled fight results list shows Thy Ancecared Drea Voalan-Dove Hhade in California outpointing Arthur Bryan of Lawrence Magi. Beanide O'Delen of Aart ford beat Jack Bricton in New York. Toledo, C.-Noay Hosnler won over Lory Inhanon of Cheoga. Tee Loiehan of Getroit defeated Sammy Swrlea on tour from Toleita. Fau Claire of Wisconsin beat Johnny Cigsone of Duluth. Color Innins and Hank Husges engaged in a points match in Tenn. Minneapolis beat Dick Dantes of Allane Apells. Britt Gormng of Minnesota outpointed Joe Sharkey of Min Incapalia. Charley Cobb knocked out Mapping Nelson in Noueton. Brownie Titman defeated Arcelie Amon in St. Tames. Totting ham and nearby markets had contested results. New Orleans card Dig Boy Peterson and others drew in a multi-city mix. Fort Worth results listed Duke Tramel at 15 pounds defeating. Clyde Chanteiny prlabie and Zework swept weights. Wrestler Mohtéy, a 38-year-old attorney, was shot and died after being accused in embezzlement of $872. Desomber 127.
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