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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

15

Eastern colleges debate football reform and strategy shift

Alan Gould surveys a wave of Eastern college football reforms, from Yale coaching clashes to Penn and Army disputes, signaling a trend toward restoring practice norms, training camps, and standardized Eight or Ten style play amid coaching breakthroughs and mounting attendance.

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Roper, Former Grid Coach, Buried in Philadelphia

Ill Roper, former Princeton grid coach and Philadelphia council member, died Sunday after a two month illness. Funeral services were held at Grace Episcopal Church with private interment. honorary pallbearers included Thomas Gales, president of the University of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Garnett of Tallmadge.

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Brackenridge Eagles Football Attendance Tops State Records

Harold Scherwitz notes rising high school football attendance across Texas. Brackenridge reports $5 412 46 receipts for the regular season plus $1 757 70 from the Corsicana game, with about 19 500 watching Brackenridge and Jefferson games. Jefferson tickets totaled 4 049 with 1 720 paid, and 11 000+ crowd figures appear for Port Arthur and other district matchups.

Associated Press R. V. Ruat Brackenridge High School South Side Corsicana Corsicana High Brackenridge Jefferson Eagles Tech Raun T. A. Abbatt Jfferson Goor Greenville Port Arbour Beaumont Port Arthur Corpus Christi Pat Arthur

Split in Rockies May Be Prevented

Denver reports indicate eight members of the Rocky Mountain conference may not secede next spring, keeping the 12-school circuit intact. Colorado Aggies and University of Colorado reportedly will defer final approval at the spring meeting, with protests possibly reaching the Colorado legislature if needed.

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Oklahoma City Garmala win extends seven game streak

The Oklahoma City Garmala defeated Spencer's Coals of Chicago 23 to 18 to extend their winning streak to seven. The team, formerly the Durant Gar, recently transferred to Jacobson University from Durant Presbyterian College. A second game against Spencer's Coals is scheduled tonight.

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Harner Leaves Notre Dame for Kansas Ranch Venture

Ie Harner signed as director at Notre Dame activities last week will leave Indiana for a ranch near Wichita Kansas. He is accompanied by Mrs Timner and their son Mell with plans to withdraw from the university at semester end.

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Petralle Fights Veteran Loayza in Round One Bout

Petralle faces veteran Loayza in a one round bout. The event features AMY Petralle and Mulally in welterweight action with Llanislann Lorgan of Chile, tonight at Ridgewacs queue with heavy favorite Vehhurieht champion Curr Lonyyn tipped to win.

Casey Stays At Harvard

Boston December 12 Edward J Eddie Casey appears headed for reappointment as Harvard varsity football head coach for 1934. An official announcement will come in weeks, but signals from the Harvard club victory smoker indicate broad support from alumni and undergraduates. Casey praised for 1933 season ending with an 18 to 6 win over Yale.

Boston Edward J Eddie ) Casey Harvard Crimson Wiliam J Bingham Johnny Dean Herman Gundlach Casey Hue Arnold Horwern Yale

Grange May Get N C Coaching Job

In Charlotte a rumor says Red Grener former Chicago Bears player and ex Notre Dame star is considered for UNC coaching to replace Chuck Collins. Raleigh reports say UNC athletic council voted not to renew Collins contract and that coach John Clippar Smills resigned at North Carolina State after similar action.

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St Paul Bypasses Los Angeles for Hot Springs Training

In a February 1 announcement Milwaukee and St Paul of the American association will conduct spring training in Hot Springs. The move aims to improve facilities as St Paul failed to lure McSween and Antants to Ban Antants due to inadequate park accommodations.

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Towa Beats Iowa State in Rough Night Victory

In Towa, December 12, Towa University basketball team edged out rival Iowa State by a narrow margin. Players battled tenaciously as officials enforced a physical game, with key moments from Miner and 1021 shaping the late scoring swing.

TOWA Iowa State Iowa City Towa University Ine Towa Annie Norinal

All American Referee for Mexico City Football Game

Jose Martinez Zortilla of Mexico City a former Cornell end and 1949 All American has been chosen to refereee the Jefferson High San Antonio versus American Foundation Mexico game in Mexico City. Harry Hamilton Jefferson head coach announced the selection and the trip plans for the 18 San Antonio players and two coaches. The group will depart Wednesday night and return Tuesday. a sightseeing schedule and banquet are planned.

Jose Martinez-Zortilla Mexico City Cornell University Jefferson High School San Antonio American Foundation School of Mexico Zorrllla Harry Hamilson Jefferson Mustangs Charles Roman University of California Allen Converse Yrle University of Mexico Jeffs Alamo City Hamilton Burnett Dallas

Leaders Take Day Off in Cue Meet

In Chicago Dec 12 leaders Fonzi and Caras paused as others pursued records in the world pocket billiards championship. Caras beat Charles Seaback 125 to 88 in 16 innings to stay second to Fonzi while Ralph Greenleaf defeated Pasquale Natalie 125 to 44 in 10 innings. Erwin Rudolph joined third place tie with George Kelly by defeating Bennie Allen 128 to 64 in 12 innings.

Chicago Andrew Ponzi Philadelphia Jimny Caras Wilmington Del Caras Charles Bea Astoria N. C Bennie Allen Kansas City Kelly al Natalie Today Allen Seaback

Schreiner Seeks Los Angeles Cage Game Next Week

Schreiner Institute Mountainier cagers finish first week of workouts and seek a strong amateur club game from San Antonio. With Coach Gu strap absent, Assistant Coach Jelly Dabyhe handles practice. Key players include Capt. Alvin Eggeling, Pete Gare, lettermen Red Pierce and Woodrowe McGrory, and newcomers Marvin Marvis from Athens and Paul Lowe from Denison. Other standouts are Abie White, Marvin Glover, Julie and Bubba Gerad, Red Belton, Alton Bundick, Elwin Swint, Gleveys Keller, Bill Harrison, Billie Maroney, and Red Philips.

Ebalville Arg Uounine Schreiner Institute Mountaineer San Antonio Gustrap Jelly Dabyhe Alvin Eggeling Pete Gare Red Bubba Gerad Red Belton Alton Bundick Elwin Swint Glevens Keller Bill Harrison Billie Maroney Red Philips

St Anthony's Midgets Triumph in Busy Weekend

St Anthony's College Midgets under Father Frank Kilday faced local teams in a packed weekend. They split games, losing 45-48 Saturday but winning twice on Sunday against the Texas Mustangs 16-23 and the Ban Permando dies 39-32.

St. Anthony's St Anthony's College Mike Jats Frank Kilday Texas Mustang

Air Corps Meets Second Field Artillery In Polo Final

The Austin Polo Club faces the Second Field Artillery Brigade led by Lieut. Hardie Hill in the Light trophy finals at Brackenzage Park. Captain Tom Hastey’s Air Corps outfit earned a bye after defeating the Third Infantry Brigade, while Cecil Smith’s Austin squad, ranked second nationally, beat the San Antonio Fire Club to reach the final.

Austin Polo Club Brackenzage Park Tom Hastey Air Corps Field Artillery Brigade Lieul Hardie Hill Artillery Austin Cecil Smith San Antonio Tesm

Sacred Heart and St. Mary's Win Parochial Grammar League Opener

Sacred Heart beat St. Joseph 47 to 9 as Jungman led with 18 points and St. Mary's routed Our Lady of Guadalupe 31 to 5 with McCloskey scoring 45. Lineups listed for both teams show early season form and standout scorers.

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Max Baer in Love and a Club Host Gig Amid Divorce Rumors

New York reports Max Baer declares he is in love and plans to marry Edna Dunham, a blonde divorcee, after a whirlwind apartment visit. He signs as host for a $500 night club contract and mentions reconciliation with wife Dorothy Dunbar but hints at possible future bout with Jack Dempsey if Madison Square Garden books it.

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Tanforan Races Close Saturday With Large Handicap

Tanforan Racetrack will end its fall meeting on Saturday December 16 with the $5000 added Igen Francesco Handicap run at a mile and three sixteenths. Nine thoroughbreds were nominated for the San Francisco Handicap, representing the cream of the western handicap division training.

Tanforan

Chocolate to Risk Title With Klick

New York December 12 Cuban boxer Kid Chocolate agreed to defend his junior lightweight title against Frankie Klick of San Francisco in a one round bout to be staged in Philadelphia on Christmas Day.

New York Kid Chocolate Frankie Klick San Francisco Philadelphia

Lead Bike Races In Cleveland Six Day Event

Cleveland December 12 Piet Van Kempen and Jules Audy led as Cleveland hosts its second international six day bicycle meet entering its later stages with renewed pace and competition.

Cleveland Piet van Kempen Jules Audy

Bernard Joins All East's Eleven For Shrine Game

Michigan center Chuck Bernard accepted an invitation to play on the East squad in the Shrine charity game for crippled children on New Year’s Day. Co coaches Kerr and Hanley announced the complete East roster, while the West roster nears completion with Agron Rosenberg awaiting a final decision.

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