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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1932

Page

4

Texas Frogs Stun Texas in Swell Halfback Showdown

Texas Christian University stunned Texas University with a dominant line, 222 yards rushing to 71, led by Spearman and Oliver. The Horned Frogs struck twice after each punt block and secured multiple first downs as Hilliard and Tiner kicked points, while Texas struggled to answers with fumbles and penalties in the third and fourth quarters.

Felix Menight Gay Worth Texas Foreman Francis Texas University T.C. OD Jacks Brannon Spearman Red Olver Efichen Summer Otho Tiner Lesan Hilliard Bohn Hilliara Joel Hunt Spearnmar Oliver Jonesome Thoer Tumvilois Pour Frogs Huliard Kop Earle Townsend Dennis Pruitt Kitchens Boots Hodges Teves Ray Stafford T. CU Hov Qlewis Hate Parsonstmy Shepard Key

Army Hogs Local Grid Spotlight at Brooks Field

The Army hosts San Antonio's sole football event Saturday after Armistice Day activities. A full afternoon card promises action with Fort Crockett’s eleven from Galveston Dew at Randolph Field. The annual dying fields scrap features Kelly and Brooks as part of the Army league schedule.

Army San Antonio Kelly Brooks Brooks Field Fort Crockett Galvestos Dew Randolph Field

Arkansas and SMU Tussle in Slim Conference Showdown

The Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs clash in Battle of Ballas as both teams, out of the Southwest race, aim for a thrilling non title game. Arkansas quarterback Tom Murphy injuries limit start. Edmondson guards H Morrison’s Ponies show offensive gains and weight edge.

Ballas University of Arkansas Boulsern Methodist Mustangs AMM Need ‘Thomson Tom Murphy Arkan Edmondson Hay Morrison Mt Kray

Christy Matthewson Bride Prospective Bride Of Lt Matthewson

Miss Margaret Phillips will wed Lieutenant Christy Matthewson of the army air corps in Philadelphia as the late Chiiay Matthewson, famed New York Giants pitcher, is set to become a mother attending the ceremony. The couple’s plans follow the aviation officer’s return and reflect a prominent baseball lineage.

Christy Matthewson Philadelphia Margaret Phillips China Army Air Come Suz Chiiay Matthewson New York Pitcner Daty

Aggies topple Rice Owls 14 to 7 in Southwest clash

Texas A and M. rallied to defeat Rice Institute 14 to 7 at College Station. Ted Spencer set up the first score with a 20 yard pass to Barfield, Graves added the extra point after a later 20 yard strike, and Willis Nolen recovered a blocked punt for a TD. Rice's Bill Wallace returned a kickoff 63 yards for the Owls' lone score.

College Station Texas A. and Rice Institute Aggies Matty Bell Owls Ted Spencer Spencer Graves Barfield Willis Nolen Wallace Hice Crow Aggie Bill Wallace Fleet Rice Saras Vic Driscoll IKE Ponpeliey Iner Qiemu Setereer Winters Ghis Roech Baylor Mnesman Mlestertopt Meisores Drisegtl

Luling and Lockhart score big in football wins

Luling Eagles rally to beat Bruin Matadors 20 to 0 after a slow start, with three touchdowns and two kicks in the final period. Lockhart Lions crush Gongales Apachees 40 to 0 to remain atop the district standings. Also note: Frank Miller, Los Angeles billiard pro, dies after a failed cue shot leading to heart attack.

Luling Lockhart Loling Eagles Bruin Matadors Matadors Eogles Lockhart Lions Neléber New York Frank Miller Los Angeles

Ruth Passes Up Coin Rests For 1933

New York Nov 12 Ruth declines thousands in exhibition money and vaudeville deals since the World Series to conserve energy for 1933. Irlenda reports Ruth aims to extend his major league career at least two more years. He departs for Bermuda for a two week rest.

New York Rahe Ruth Irlenda Bermuda Real

Texas Christian and St Marys Lead National Spotlight

An Armistice Day football schedule spotlighted TCU and St Marys. TCU clinched the Southwest title with a 14-0 win over Baylor Texas, while Rice fell 14-7 to Texas A&M. St Marys defeated UCLA 14-7, Johns Hopkins beat Hampden-Sydney 7-0, and Creighton edged Grinnell 9-6 amid wide action across conferences.

Johns Hopkins Humpty-Rydney Virginia Waynesburg Pennsylvania Howard Herpster Geneve Colorado Aggies Tadio Wyoming

Tech Defeats Baylor 14 to 2 in Southwest Tilt

Texas Tech Matadors overwhelmed Baylor University in a Southwest Conference game, 14 to 2, with the complete first squad entering after a slow start. Harold Clen, the rear guard, scored the safety that produced Baylor’s only points, while Yancey Price was stopped behind the line.

Lubboge Texas Tech Matadors Baylor University Matadors Harold Clen Ace Brars Yancey Price eoel-Une Daslor Pietan Zoeh Sferee Maz Cestenpry Uraprre Renee Kentucky Unesaen

B P U Beats St Henrys 40 to 20 on Friday Court

B P U routed St Henrys 40 20 on the St Henrys Court Friday with Marty scoring 12 for the losers. Winners featured Cunningham Moses Weil man Sooks Want while St Henrys included Marty Leary Kiobassa Billa O Brien In selmann Demarco Runke Pereida. Two Mexican Sunday results loom with Home of Neighborly Service vs Methodist and Wesley House vs Mexican Christians at 7:30 in Sidney Lanier gym. Presbyterians and Christians lead the league.

Sidney Lanier Gomansium

Hatch Mason Star Defeats Frenchys Mason Team 18 to 0

Hatch and Mason 18 Mason Friday afternoon win over Bob Warren Black Cats 18-0. Hatch chased two touchdowns Smith added another. Planned return match in Mason in March with lineup including Hoffman Gehmidt ends and guards Penecke Sequist tackles. Substitutes Massey Lape Leonard Touchhollz.

Fredericksburg Hi Keeps Record Clean

Fredericksburg high school dominated District 12-B action on Armistice Day defeating London Loboes 33 to 0. Althane led with three touchdowns and strong running by Nixon, Kiet, and Moe complemented the shutout as London offered little resistance.

Fredericksburg Tredericksburg Enser Alviston London Loboes London Vialork Althane Hilbitiies Woral Nixon Kiet Mors Langer- Nihs Knopp McKlaney Rhodmann Lane Ao

Pitt Battling in Nebraska

Lincoln Neb Nov 12 The Pittsburgh Panthers enter a showdown with Nebraska in an Intersecting clash after beating Notre Dame. Nebraska sits atop the Big Six and could extend a long odds stretch against the Cornhuskers as coach Sutherland weighs lineup changes with three regulars Daily Weinstock and Cuba possibly sidelined due to injury reports.

Lincoln Neb Jock Bulberlang Pittsburgh Panthers Nebraska Panthers Notre Dame Cornibhuskers Sutherland Weinstock Cuba

Winter League Rowels and Team Matchups Recorded

In the Winter League schedule list Lakeview Dairy, Haya Bred Store, and other teams like Good Motors, Shyne Have Feed Store, and Dixie Club appear with match times 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Lakeview, with standings noting Lakeview Tatty fild and a pennant race tension as Good Motors and Chieftain duels unfold.

Wen Guat Po Mistthies Rayn-Oshme ‘Tergers Be Good Motors Chieftaing San Lakeview Dairy Haya Cee Dixie Club TMF Alton and Andrews Rayntestom Abisection

Andrews Secures Ace at Country Club

Barclay Andrews, a veteran club player, holed out with a tee shot on the 14th at the San Antonio Country Club. The 360 yard hole saw Andrews drop the ball in for an ace Friday afternoon, marking a notable moment at the club. Ed Sibley and McMahon recently filmed videos on the club’s banks.

Notre Dame and Northwestern Face Off in Big Game

Northwestern and Notre Dame collide as about 40,000 fans pack the scene at South Bend. The Irish seek a win to slow Army and California rivals while the Wildcats, led by coach Dick Hanley, aim to spoil Notre Dame's season with a single slogan Bent Notre Dame.

Booth Bend Ind Notre Dame Northwestern Taums Ae Trish Pittsburgh Irish Wildcats Anderson Army Southern California Hanley Hhe Wildcats Sime

Rabbit hunt victory for Barney Ross over Goldie Hess

Chicago crowds expected a real boxing match but witnessed a ten round rabbit hunt in Chicago stadium. Barney Ross defeated Goldie Hess when Referee Dave Barry raised Ross's arm after a largely dull bout. Hess avoided a knockout despite take heavy blows, preserving his never-knocked-down record.

Chicago Chicago Stadium Barney Ross Tecruit Goldie Hess Los Angeles Jess Ind Pacific Coast Rabbit Milinng Dave Barry Barney Hess Cmce Roel Goldie

National Horse Show Victories Highlight Tanbark Stars

The New York national horse show featured Tanbark champions Seaton-Pippin Mountain Echo Flowing Gold and King of the Plains turning in top wins. Lenton Pippie carried a 195th ribbon, Braton Sappho placed second, and Mountan Echo and Flowing Gold repeated earlier championship runs. The Dixiana Farm team from Kentucky captured two blue ribbons with Flashing American and Mildrum Bay. The Seaton-Pippin cup went to Gipsy Princess, and the Free State led a military team victory in the Weatchester cup. The U.S. Army show team competed with Canady and Hugh Bancroft’s unit against other teams.

New York Seaton-Pippin Lenton Pippie Paul Moore Geatos Hackney Morristown N. J Barnes Homes Braton Sappho Ke Chempton Woodbridge Huntingdon Valley Beaton-Pippin Mountains Echo Col. W.H. Handerson Jane's Place Eatontown Mowlhg Florence Dibple Old Town Hill Newbury Mass Mountain Echo Hornen Locke Brown Dixlana Farms Lexington Mildum Bay G. A. Nichola Oklahoma City Morning Glory Mildrum Bay William Cox

Big grid rivals clash as title races shape up across conferences

New York, Nov. 19. A heavy day of college football saw top teams like Pittsburgh, Michigan, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Southern California, and Colgate among the leaders in national and sectional rankings. Michigan and Purdue loom strong for the Big Ten title while Texas Christian clinched the Southwest crown with a 14 0 win over Texas.

New York Patom Pittsburgh Nebraska Michigan Chicago Tennessee Vanderbilt Florida Auburn Colgate Syracuse Brown - Columbia California Oregon Utah Denver Panthers Cornhuskers Ena Purdue Iowa Chokcer Rocky Mountain Tigers Cornell Dartmouth Harvard-Holy Cross Fordham New York University Le‘high Rutgers Temple Penn State Walliwick Pict Penn Ohio State Army North Dakota State Maryland Navy Virginia Washington and Lee Villanova Detroit Texas Rice Texas A Southern Methodist Arkansas

Sul Ross wallops Fort Bliss in Armistice day rout

Alpine November 13 Sul Ross Lobos overwhelmed the Fort Bliss army team 53 to 0. Only three first stringers started Bozerth quartertack and Wil Layne center saw play with many reserves used. Lobo offense produced multiple scores and numerous first downs.

Sul Ross Wallops Fort Bliss Alpine Gul Hoes Lobos el Pasc Hera Bozerth Quartertack Wil Layne Terre Sul Ross Lobo

Toots Mondt Released on $20,000 Bail in Ontario Crash

New York wrestling promoter Joseph Mondt known as Toots Mondt posted $20,000 bail after being arrested on criminal negligence charges following a highway crash near Toronto on August 21 that killed Theresa Puccioni. He faces a one year sentence if convicted and plans to appeal.

Barre Ontario Joseph Toots Monti New York Clarge Mondt Toronto Theresa Puccioni Ily Ei Add

Wildcats Set To Face Langhorns In Texas Meet

ABILENE November 12 J Eddie Weems will take his grace counter team of A D GC to Avalin for its lannon meet with the University of Tess Monday afternoon. The Wildcats have posted decisive wins over North Texan Teachers and Decatur Raplist college this season and anticipate a tough contest against the Langhorns, who previously beat them by four points.

Austin Abilene Eddie Weems A. D. GC Avalin Ita Lannon University of Tess Wildcats Teachers W Decatur Raplist College Langhorns Amargin

Tickets On Sale Monday For Brackenridge Jetterian Game

Brackenridge high school hosts a Thanksgiving Day game with 22 000 seats at prices from 4 to 1 50 dollars. Adult tickets available at the Potchernici Sporting Goods store with box seats reduced from 2 to 1 50 and reserved seats from 1 50 to 1 25.

Edison Noses Out Pearsall in Armistice Day Showdown

Edison edged Pearsall 13 7 in a feature Armistice Day game. Bilhartz connected with Laxson for a 20 yard score, added the extra point, and Foshee broke loose on a 60 yard TD run. Edison’s defense and return game, plus steady gains from Steille and McNarangh, fueled the victory.

Toehdownster Tratog Joe Ward Edison Golden Scottesa Teult Filizer Pileskinkins, Fanner Ard Kelson

St Edwards Defeats Schreiner Mountaineers 20 0

St Edward's University of Austin won 20 0 over Schreiner Institute Mountaineers. End runs by Dillon and Garrett produced two scores with Garrett adding a late fourth quarter TD. Schreiner threatened several times but was stopped by strong St Edward's defense and punting by Beard.

Kuhnville Lerbe Dillon Garrett St. Edward's University of Austin Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Schreiner Beard Stone Doneen Biplin Peeriod Pinay

Americans defeat Australians in Sydney tennis test

In Sydney on November 12 the American touring tennis team split two singles matches with Australia then won the doubles. Ellsworth Vines defeated Jack Crawford in a three set rally and Vivian McGrath beat Whimer Allison in three sets. The pairing of Allison and Jo Var Ryn then outplayed McGrath and Janini Willard in doubles, 5-7 6-4 6-?

Sydney Australia Ellaworth Vines Americaus Hiihish Jack Crawford Austeniian Vivian McGrath Hon Outfit Whimer Allison Allison Joh Var Ryn McGrath Janini Willard Bsa

West Coast Navy Beats Coast Army in Football Tilt

Navy overcomes West Coast Army defense with three sailors scoring touchdowns in the first, third, and fourth periods. Final score remains uncertain due to damaged text but Navy shows decisive scoring bursts.

West Coast Navy Coast Army Onlif Navy Weal Corst Army Horn Firat Razon Pertons

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Meliabse Duo Alline Col Army Hogs SMU Sooners Norman Roy New Mexico Military Institute Polols University of Oklahoma Ridees Wariie T. CG. T Staffort Madison Papé Pruitt The Iurly Tle Johnnile Vaught Hillard Fins Garda Texme Tuelaling Aerinnace Texan Teany Moriten EEE Vortler Minto Dni Maney Lockhart High School Lions Gongales High Apachies Lester Bellamy Pete” Moore Tan Wild Apaches Sault Lions St. Mary’s Leap U.S Texas Christian St. Mary's Mary's Gaels University of California At TECH PITT Andrews Rabbit Hunt Ross Tanbark Brackenridge Jeff Pearsall Runge Terris Range Yellowjackets Kenedytons Edison High Linder Parker Kenedy Zowarka St. Edward’s Mountaineers
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