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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

6

23AD'S TEAM TO TACKLE pROCKET ELEVEN ALL SET

The Great Shires and George Tratton ready for Nile Bool with Crockett's Teung and Air Sermen facing Twenty-third Infantry in an Eighth Corps football title clash at Teague Park. Kelly Field's quick start fades as Infantry capitalizes on fumbles and penalties to secure a 12 to 0 lead before the end of the first half.

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Manero Captures Catalina Prize in Open Golf Title

Tony Manero of New York City wins the second annual Catalina open golf title at a windy San Gabriel course, finishing 42 under par. Olin Dutra trails by one shot, with Mehlhorn in third. prize money totals $1,500 for first and expands through the field with notable pros from Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.

Alalon Catelina Teland Calif Tony Manero York City Dutra Mehlhorn Minero Los Angeles Frank Walsh Chicago Charles Guest John Golden Valersimo Tao Diegel Agua Caliente Rack Danery Cooper Buffalo N.V. Cane Raney Ray Mangrum Tom Stevena Culver City Calt Joe Tunesa New York W. A. Cox Brooklyn N.Y Inn Netson San Cabriel Country Club Brookside Trose Wil

Mexico Near Soccer Cinch Sees Tight League Race

The Misien club won to nearly clinch the San Antonio association title as Atlas kept the Mexico Seever League lead. Monterrey and Atlas each turned in wins, while Germania beat Alamos 4 to 0 and Alamo failed to field a full team. The Traere gained fifty points in the Mexican league amid a 4 to 0 victory by the Guetrad over Victorias.

Misien Club St. Todny Meninnry San Antonio Association Tig Cusmer Cop Posi Atlas Cuervas Mexica Chamipionshire Rac Monterey Atlan San Antonio San Pedro Park Germania Alamos Alamo Anhuse Tigers Ata J Traere Guetrad Victorias

Coast Conference Drawing Schedules in San Francisco

Graduate managers and faculty representatives from 10 Pacific Coast Conference colleges begin a three day session in San Francisco to draft 1990 football, basketball and track schedules. They debate opening practice date September 10 and eligibility rule revisions while listing member schools California, Washington, Stanford, Oregon, Washington State, Oregon State, Montana, and Cal.

San Francisco Aohies Bays California Washington Southern Autures Stanford Oxegen Washington State Oregon State Inate Montanal University of California At Tos Argeler

Rice and Arizona Grid Contests Pending Home and Home

A potential two year home-and-home football series between Rice Institute in Houston and the University of Arizona is under consideration. Contracts were mailed to Arizona but not yet returned, with formal announcement awaiting their arrival. Reports of arrangements in Tucson on Saturday were unconfirmed.

ATLAN Dee Rica Institute Hourton Texas University of Arizona Ariszona Hauaton Weday

Half Million to Garden in 13 Days

New York dispatch reports Garden receipts soar during a three day spell with total tallies hitting six figures for show games. Nightly events yield strong takings as bike races and prize events draw audiences and earnings rise beyond typical expectations.

Eastern Stars Begin Grid Practice

Eastern football stars selected to face the West in the Shrine Game on New Year’s Day started training at Decue Stadium, Northwestern. Coach Kerr and Dick Manley divided selections, with a strong line and notable backs from Notre Dame, Northwestern, Minnesota, Georgetown, and Purdue among others. Four games have been played in the series, with the West winning the first three and the East taking the latest.

Chicago Ourtalandinso Cannon and Toes Notre Dame Anderson Evickann Northwestern Bronkr Xiguski Yunner Minnesota Bill Mooney Georgetown Red Sleight Pureue West Vrosts Peters

Pass Up Basketball Season Decision Cited

In a brief note, the season is trimmed to allow more time for other sports and practice after the Christmas holidays. Coach Walter Miller referenced the plan to develop the team in each area, with basketball elimination freeing schedule space.

Seenening Munday Walter Miller Rick

Four-Side League Hosts Double Bill Night

South Side and West Side teams headline a Woodlawn double header with Elst Side Phantoms facing Light wahten and North Side Panthers meeting Wesley Native eagers. Games begin at 7 and 1 o'clock, with strong local rivals set for evening action.

Kel Bast Seagur Wahten Magnee Phantoms Sfondagni Woodlawn Nko Gyenraenlen Panthers Wesley Hative Eagers

Hockey Scores Netirtin 6 Toronto 3

Hockey scores show Netirtin defeating Toronto 6 to 3 as the game tally. Other lines mention teams such as St Tanis A Kansas and N Y Americans with scattered scores and city references. The fragmentary report lists Pittsbourgh and New Haven with unclear context or outcomes.

Netrnit Toronto St. Tanis A. Kansas Tristan N.Y. Americans Pittsbourgh New Havena

College sport probe begins in South

An executive committee discussed investigations into scholarships and other aid to athletes across member schools. It approved a plan to appoint a committee from within the association to probe practices, with findings kept private. Resignations of Oglethorpe and Fannin were under consideration and petitions from several educators were reviewed.

Mobile Alan Dee Clinton Doctor Proving Linelar Provine Smithers Intercollegiate Athletic Association Dr. Provine Carnegie Pub Larnese Foundation Iight Gilligags College Auiletins Oglethoege Fannin Enderskin Cits Misaivsiony Wattiesburg Murens Eta Murray Key Torala Orleans Loyely

Kansas Faces Washburn In Big Six Conference Clash

Kansas plans revenge as it travels to Volieka to face Washburn in a non conference game touted among Big Six teams. Other showdowns include Missouri at Columbia, Iowa State at Indianola, Oklahoma at Norman, and Texas A and M at St Marys with several exhbitions listed across Kansas.

Kansas Coly Kansas Washburn Volieka Jayhawkers Ire Thenoint Oolhergata Lissouri Columbi Eatrz Tuestas

Elks Tennis Scrimmage Set With Schreiner Institute

Virgil Winters leads Cir basket league Elks to Kerrville for back to back games against Schreiner Institute on Tuesday and Wednesday with local prep notes and schedules mixed in. DETRO Dec. 16. Erwin Tudolnh struggled in a high pace Packers game as the Recreation building hosts a late afternoon event.

ELKS Schreiner Institute Virgil Winters Cir Basketba Elke Kerrville Schreiner Tastitun Natal Detro Erwin Tudolnh Chiente Packer

Walsh Critics McKellar Pay Athletes Idea Sparks Debate

A wave of revision erupts over Major W. J. McKellar's proposal from the University of the South to pay college athletes from institutional funds. Concerns arise about professionalism, with athletic departments and observers warning such a shift could undermine amateurism and trigger wider consequences. The debate touches on ethics, funding, and potential ripple effects across universities including Carnegie Foundation implications.

Davis J Walsh Bonok Spurca Vetler New York W. JS. McKellar University of the South Hayes Caevar SteKelimr Inday Koma Miako

Weekend Sports in Brief AVALGN Vons Mnavera Lournament

Weekend sports brief summaries report a series of results and near-misses across multiple leagues and events. Notable items include pro football season wrapups with Green Bay, college and amateur competitions, and local club matches.

Motor Races Postponed to December 29

Persistent rain forced postponement of the automobile races slated for Sunday at Mixposition grounds. The new date is Sunday December 29, with the same field from Houston likely to participate and several Houston entries expected to join San Antonio competitors.

Houston Chery San Antonio sLaTtern

Shikat and Calza Wrestling Again Tonight

Shikat, the world renowned heavyweight pro wrestler, again faces George Calza in a no holds barred bout at the Serents Fleet Regiment Janniors. Shikat holds a slight favorite edge as he seeks another victory in the title duel.

Richie Shikai Paris Lille George Calen Serents-Fleet Janniors

Schissler Signs Extension To Coach Oregon Through 1938

Corvallis Oregon head football coach Paul Schissler has signed a contract to coach at Oregon until 1938. The formal agreement, disclosed today, keeps Schissler at the university through the 1938 season and outlines duties and terms of employment.

Archery Club Plans Sunday Turkey Shoot

The Archers club announces a Sunday turkey shoot at its weekly meet in the Sen Tedeo pack range. No participants named, but the event is set for next Sunday.

Archery Club Archers Club Sen Tedeo Mar Enier

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