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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
10
Harlandale Indians host New Braunfels High and Texas Junior College Round while St Marys High and Alamo Tleizbly High pair up. Mules drill to sharpen for Saturday's league showdown against the Mala Buffalos as coaches prep at schools across the area.
Fragmentary OCR text lists a boxing topic in Chicago with references to injured boxer, Illinois State Athletic Commission, dates around November. Mentions Callahan and Showers Henze, with unclear details about fights or regulatory decisions. Overall, the readable facts point to Chicago boxing coverage and an injured boxer under state athletic oversight.
Officials at the annual convention will name the oldest youth in several categories. Mayor Walker will award the Sperint prizes at the anniversary ceremony, with selections for oldest youth champion and other age related honors.
The San Antonio Country Club hosts an invitation racquet tourney starting Friday at 3. The field features top local and regional players led by Brian I. C. Norton and other standouts including Levis Thalheimer Wilmer Alli and Jacquet Nielders from Texas University. Sixteen singles entries and light doubles format with pairs Bell Allison Norton Thalheimer listed as favorites.
St Louis November 3 McKeehaie manager of the St Cardinals expected in St Louis to confer with Sam Breadon president on renewing his contract Breadon refused comment on reports McKeehaie made few mistakes in the 1928 season Breadon has said he wants a more aggressive manager than McKeehaie but no decision has been announced
Buckeyes beat Broadways Mules 19 to 12 with Fessler scoring the Mule’s lone points on a try and Joyce adding the extra point for Ohio State. Cotton Grona exited with a poor game at end for the Mules while Buckeyes plan a Thursday practice at Ban Petra Park.
In a Thursday Army League game at Kelly Field the Black Shirts defeated the Doughboys 21 to 0. Mintzer, Umberger and Taylor starred for the Black Shirts while Heffner’s crew struggled to generate drive. A misplayed punt setup the decisive early score as Mintzer punched in from the two, with additional TDs by Doughboys’ defense miscues and strong ground gains by Umberger.
Minneapolis amateur Tallman dominates the Vinebury Country Club course in the twenty fourth autumn amateur golf tournament. He defeats Corzen heim and others with decisive holes in the match play rounds amid scattered results from Buffalo Detroit Pittsburgh and Bridgewood entries.
A strained report indicates Nagurski may try a new fullback as the injured first string remains unavailable. Lord Weatin is listed as the third string option, with 14 Leinny noted in grooming for Naguraki's role as replacement.
Ernest Hauser, band leader of the Texas theater orchestra, displays championship pistol and rifle marksmanship. He calmly aims to plunk an apple off a head, with Eddie LeBleu beside him as proof of precision and confidence.
Ernest Hauser, leader of the Teran Grand orchestra, dazzles with both rifle and pistol skills. Publicity man Kelley says Hauser keeps a small air rifle in his studio and amuses himself by shooting ash from lighted cigarettes, a trick performed during relaxed moments.
The South Seana Armateur Golf tournament attracts entries led by Arnold Schroeder of Kenedy, the previous year's victor in Luling. Schroeder shot 71 for 27 holes as favorites line up with players including Cecil Newman and Graham Tinmilton, while others enter under a growing field of contenders and notable clubs.
Nov. Texan Aggies finished scrimmage while officials addressed transport for 20 cadets to the S.M.U. game in Dallas. Four special trains will move the cadets, accompanied by the Aggie band, with a parade through the Dallas business district after arrival.
Austin reports motion pictures of the Texas versus Southern Methodist game suggest Texas scored two touchdowns, though official credit listed only one. Coach Littlefield criticized a disputed fourth down plunge and noted Ford’s late fumble return and a possible ball return from the goal.
New York reports that “Big Bill” Tilden faces a ban from international tennis unless he joins the national team. If excluded, he would go to Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Lithuania, Albania, and Liberia to seek play, as the International Lawn Tennis Federation, with thirteen nations, enforces the U S L T A’s ruling.
A chaotic report notes that William Tilden known as Big Bil announces retirement amid a ban from amateur tennis by national and international authorities. The International Tennis Federation bulletin confirms his ineligibility across Europe and other member nations.
The Rice Owls prepared for a Friday night game with a hard workout as the Spirit Flames continued drills and intensity. Coaches and players focused on alignment and rally readiness after recent meetings and scheduling, aiming to improve for the upcoming matchup with Texas two weeks away.
Bad weather forced the Badgers to keep indoors as they prepared for a Saturday game with a long standing rival. The team, training in Chicago due to travel issues, faced disruption while aiming to sharpen form ahead of the Rome meeting.
New York, Nov 3. A capacity crowd is expected for the Navy Michigan clash at Baltimore as both teams recover from rough starts. Navy, after a season opener rough spell and losses to Dallas, Elkins, Heston College and Notre Dame, rebounded with a big win over Pittsburgh and a shutout of Virginia. Michigan, similarly uneven, had losses to Wisconsin and other tough foes but hopes to lift itself against a storied opponent in a game dating back to 1925 when Michigan won 20 to 0 and later 10 to 0 and 27 to 12 in 1928 era matchups.
Oklahoma faces Nebraska in a bid to halt the Cornhuskers with a strong running game and tough defense. The Sooners’ offense, featuring backfield and line play, aims to control the tempo as the action shifts to a key Saturday afternoon showdown.
CHICAGO November 8 The promoter Mullen Chirag Teading Boxtie has been deprived of the privilege of promoting housing shows by the Ellir nls fiata Athletic roensulsaion. The commission yesterday suspended Mulien indefinitely and revoked his license for failure to pay the state tax within the required forty eight hours after his Shade De Vus show at the Coligeua Nev.
One of the largest crowds gathers in Columbus for a neutral site Big Ten clash between Ohio State and the University of Iowa to decide the conference champion. Wisconsin remains unbeaten, but the Badger record is clouded by a loss. the outcome hinges on Ohio’s offense and Iowa’s defense. Coach Woody Hayes leads Ohio with Mayes McLain and Cherokee Fuller in a run heavy attack and fast backfield.
The Tigers will face Colina troops in a Sunday game as Tack Tangoe leads the lineup with Cleer uniform. Deter calls signals for the Tigers replacing Babber Menard, who is out with an injury while Dawnon Stewan and Collepinte Jackin are listed but Stewan may sit due to a broken hand.
Nebraska juggernaut rolls into Oklahoma as a conference rival seeks another decisive win. With near full strength, Lincoln hosts the team at noon and aims to extend a winning streak into the upcoming intersectional games.
The article notes Christ back from a broken break in the season, queasy but returning for practice. Kendrick and coaches push to be ready for the DePaul game as the team motor to Huntsville for a showdown with Houston Merc cats, with several players and coaches voicing high spirits and renewed effort. Skeet Hag has starred in early games, and quarterback Jussey is expected to lead the Demons against the Tot Hers.
The Mustangs, facing doubt after a rough practice week, plan to surge offense led by Hoss and Love as they prepare for a decisive upcoming game against Texas A&M. Injuries loom, but Sherman’s return could boost the squad.
Kauene Joshnickers headline the Jayhawkers as they travel to Milenikee to face War quelle in a non-conference basketball game Saturday.
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