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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
7
Chicago officials press changes as Winter rules overhaul includes backfield motion and lateral pass clarifications. The committee weighs goalpost moves to reduce angle for field goals while disputes over snapping timing and in motion calls spark controversy at a three year high.
In New York officials coaches and other gridiron leaders from across the country gathered for a two day conference on evolving football regulations. Delegates urged simpler rules with talks on lateral passes guard removal and officiating positions as the National Collegiate Athletic Association and related bodies planned sessions and committees for winter action.
A fragmented report notes Wednesday events in the CE division of Intermed with four games on the schedule. It mentions Molara with the Sp Brotherhood tanglés and references protests about officiating and bystander involvement, with unclear details about dates and participants.
In London on December 28, the end of She Lingileh flatraring sett ae. Lord Bethy outlines the Mort suvcesstal owner's earnings, noting not more than 320,000 in assets with horses. Astordsert and Treinen Agh Kha Alid figure among top bets. Gene Hiehand and Lace Wau feature in season lace. Amounts include 8150.00 in reported winnings.
San Antonio's Crisngls, a strong City Y. 0. Ay basketball squad, unveils schedule opening night against Central Christian. First team features DeNegri at center Haynes and Pickett at forwards with Lowelly B. Dias at guard, Sages and Muhavier as alternates.
Vy Calversus server CHIVAGO Dev 26 There will be weather Army Navy football game this year even if ordered by an act of Congress Congressman Cy ress Cole of this district declared here today To the authorities of the two academies can t egret I believe Congress will see to it that they try
Philadelphia Dec 28 A career as business man and hack and is preferred to the gridiron by Earl 8. Beruch Shreeton quarterback who could have played another year He has left college to work with his father and to Miss Alice Fox Seattle Wash Dec 28 Completion of the new University of Washington athletic pavillion gives the institution an indoor assembly room with a seating capacity of 13000 The main floor is large enough for a football field.
New York Tec 28 02 Comn controversy over break in football relations between the Army and Navy today agreed on a number of football not possible. former football stars were the rtadems betweerd 1917 and 1927, save a statement te Maj Philip Quate manager athletics issued through the army information service. Eight named officers McEwan Oliphant Vidal Bis Breidster Garbisch Sulligan Storck resigned after long commissioned service. Representative Britten said 80 percent of Army football stars resigned after eradnc dion. Fleming added that in four years 530 captains with lieutenants resigned from the areas, the eight foot gloves represent negligible percentage. Relation is because Army would not accept the three-year eligibility rule adopted by the mids nen. The eighth Prana who resigned Trot the error shortly after graduating from West Point. washed on at Brooks Field where he played with Brooks Field football team before the rule was passed.
Iniliunepolis hosted a card featuring Kay Wallace against Judien apolis and van Frota Tes Ohio. Billy Hy 4 techwice delivered a knockout loss to Wilsus, Gary in a late round.
Teen oped from Ingaliy Trinity discusses the need for a strong Trinity lineup and mentions Gerry Holt as a returning athlete. The piece references sports figures and a forthcoming game with Cable Ste athertard Casllage in Wasrhaeline, noting local teams and venues amid confusion.
The Western eleven upset the Eastern squad as Texas stars Hunt Mann and others shone on both practice and game days. Hollingberg trusted Texans from A M, SMU, TCU and Texas to start, praising their conditioning and talent while showcasing Mann as a standout passer and Hunt as a scoring forward in a decisive, complimentary performance.
A chaotic garbled item claims Beltavia seeks challengers in Detroit for a world title in a strange garlic contest. It mentions rivals Toveph Lauria and Qi byeal aura, with odd payments offered for misdeeds. The report is unclear and features distorted names and numbers.
Disjointed report centers on a large purchase involving Kearns and Baker. It notes a $10,060 price and alleged payoffs linked to a prior contract with Sergeant Breve Webber, plus tensions between Baker and Webber and possible ally shifts affecting future games.
Abilene Dec 25 The Wildcats in basketball at San Antonio Feb 14 and 15 have best quint prospects this year. Theo Powell forward and Dalton Hill center lead veterans in last uniforms. Other holdovers include Colley Bultoack Gwens Durham and O Neal Coons. Will resume workouts after Christmas. A. O. schedule lists nineteen games for 1928. Simmons Cowboys and McMurry Indians also begin workouts as clubs season opens.
San Antonio amateur program returns after a week’s rest with Bob Pass and Jack Shelton promoting future events at the Business Men’s Athletic Club. Friday’s card starts at 9:00 pm and features matchups across weight classes including 125 and 190 pounds, with George, Mooney, Valdes, Winn, Mangas, and Guiteley among competitors and Brooke Hvac as referee for the lightweight bout.
Washington defeats Illinois in a dramatic late night game attended by about five hundred fans. Forward pace and dribbling belied a cautious start as Washingtons players surged ahead 20 to 0 before Illinois mounted a rally.
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