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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
20
Fragmented account hints at St Marys and Austin matchups at League Park with Rattlers as season contenders. Mentions Brice and Grigg, forward play, passing, and defense tests amid scattered references to Chicago and Pittsburgh baseball links and likely bets.
Harvard and Army head toward the Midwest for key clashes with Michigan and Illinois while Ivy League and Navy teams headline a busy Saturday slate. The story notes Har vard’s first midwest trip to Ann Arbor and Army’s bid to rebound at Annapolis, with previews of Penn, Princeton, Cornell, Colgate, Columbia, and a Georgia vs. NYU highlight packed with regional intrigue. President Hoover plans to attend Navy Georgetown if possible.
An ad touts BRISK shaving cream promising a brisk mint julep experience. It claims instant lather, superior water absorption, and a smooth razor glide reducing pulls. The copy links a sharp, clean shave to starting the day right and emphasizes the compact tin and low price.
A fragmentary notice suggests a phenomenon can be explained by a bird dropping on a chimney. References mention Mr. Ripley and a request for proof, with hints of a soiled envelope and stamped mail. The text appears to parody mistaken explanations and voices a request for corroboration.
In a tense battle the Norby Grave Matres edged their rivals late as key players delivered in the final frame. Merkin and Graf sparked the comeback, while Kaizan Utne paced the squad with steady scoring and defensive stops. The North top line showed depth as Varney and Te Meyer contributed crucial baskets in the closing minutes.
New York baseball club faces a $40,000 damage suit filed yesterday in Supreme Court by 18 injured bleacher patrons from a stadium collapse on May 19. Plaintiffs blame negligent officials for failing to lock galleries as rain threatened, causing injuries.
San Antonio Junior College Rangers held a scoreless first half then scored in the second and late in the game to beat Peacock Military Fowles 14 to 0. Shepherd ran in the opening TD after a series of short gains, Parrett connected on a 4 yard pass to Well for the extra point, and Eze set up the late score with a 12 yard pass to Pacett who added a 18 yard run. Fowls’ only threat came in the third quarter before a stand and turnover.
The Medical and Surgical hospital entered a team in the Hospital fests at Fort Sam Houston. The league was rounded out as other local hospital teams joined. Miss Tose Hill, a forward from last year’s Druughon champions, refereed season games. A practice and business meeting are planned for next Tuesday night at Fort Sam Houston.
St Anthony s college basketball braced for a Saturday night game at the college gym as the team issued a challenge to any rival. The squad, noted for a strong season, will play only at here and on Saturdays. Contact Wordlawn 818 to arrange a match.
GAYLE TALBOT notes a crowded SWC with high powered teams and says Baylor meets Texas A&M in a decisive clash while Baylor and Texas fight for supremacy. Longhorns are favorites but Baylor and Texas A&M could upset if breaks go their way in the season’s early pivotal game.
The Froxa and Bears are tied as title contenders with Texas and others looming. Texas faces Texas Christian University and Baylor in the next two weeks, with Thanksgiving weekend the potential decider if Texas wins. The outcome may hinge on the big Thanksgiving game between Longhorns and Aggies.
Coach Morrison doubts Weldon Mason will play Saturday after a collision caused severe headaches. Mason, star runner and punter for the Mustangs, has been sidelined by the injury since the Texan game, with Davidson previously noted as replacing him as punter.
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