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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1911

Page

10

Farmers Favorite In Wartime Grid Tilt At Houston Park

Seth Puett and Kirkpatrick lead the Varsity against Texas A&M at West End Park Houston 3 p m after thirteen wins to four for A&M. Weather clear 26 degrees, crowds large including Texas governor and staff. Prolific wagering on favorites as lineups and officials listed with referees including Lt Carl A Baehr and Walter H Eckershall.

Associated Press Houston Tex West End Park Varsity

Chicago Must Improve To Beat Cornell

University of Chicago coach A A Stage says Chicago must show real improvement this week if a win over Cornell is to be likely. He urges a stronger defense and sturdier forward lines after Cornell's recent Michigan showing. An Interscholastic league meeting is set tonight to rearrange the football schedule.

Associated Press Chicago University of Chicago Cornell A. A. Stage Michigan Stage

Howard rides three winning mounts on Mexico City track

Jockey Howard piloted three-winning mounts at the Mexico City meeting on November 13. Star Eyes, derby winner of 1910, ran in the five-furlong feature but did not place. Harrigan set a track record of 1 00 2 5 while Round The World, the favorite, also competed.

Mexico City Star Eyes Harrigan Henry Walbank Hoffman Balronia Martin Leopold Mole Tim Judge Zulu Howard Europatkin Comal Juarez G. L. Doyle Big Claim Five Songs Machinda la Luz Maddux Madreperla Nicol Oakland Molesworth Chapultepec Mountain Galliota Rompie Greenbridge Nelson Brave Withers Buna Cellaret

The Tramp and Puck Quote on Society and Habit

The excerpt frames a witty dialogue about ruin by society and the narrator’s habit. It presents a humorous exchange where the tramp confesses life has become a continuous series of regressive dinners. The tone is light and satirical, reflecting stage or period comedy.

Puck

Won for Princeton Sam White stars in Harvard victory

Sam White, Princeton's new football idol, won the game between Princeton and Harvard on Saturday November 4. He ran nearly the length of the field for a touchdown and his quick thinking in downing Huntington behind the Harvard goal secured the winning score.

Tol’ Pendleton Princeton Pendleton Tig Harvard Sam White White Downing Huntington

Carl Morris Battles Denver Jack Geyer In Ten Round Return

In New York on November 13 Carl Morris Oklahoma's famed White Hope seeks a comeback in a ten round bout at Olympia A C against Denver Jack Geyer. Morris trained with a strong team for over a month and is said to have sharpened his technique and gained strength for the decisive matchup.

Associated Press New York Carl Morris Oklahoma White Hope Jim Flynn Olympia A. C Denver Jack Geyer Morris

State Track Meet Opens At Cotton Palace In Waco

The event features Baylor University Austin College Daniel Baker College and local clubs with a marathon race listed as an unusual feature. San Antonio High School meets Waco High on their gridiron as Waco High claims Central Texas academic football honors.

Cotton Palace Associated -Ip Wss Waco, Tex Baylor University Austin College of Sherman Daniel Baker College of Brownwood Waco Y. M. C. A San Antonio High School Waco High Central Texas

Bargains in Automobiles at San Antonio Motor Car Co

The San Antonio Motor Car Co offers 5 and 7 passenger Oldsmobiles at striking prices to clear stock before new arrivals. Trade in your old car and upgrade to a fully equipped vehicle with fore doors electric lighting Warner Speedometer and Prestolite tank. Frederick Murphey, Lawyer, 511-512 Hicks Building, handles details.

San Antonio Motor Car Co Frederick Murphey Hicks

Committees Named for Baseball Convention Hospitality

The local entertainment committee in San Antonio gears up for the baseball convention arriving Tuesday evening. Chairs include C. H. Genslinger for the fan meet, John W. Tobin for reception, Lloyd Spencer for press events, Julius Wurtz for Fort Sam and brewery ride, and Harry Landa for the New Braunfels trip, among others.

Hildebrand Alamo City C. H. Genslinger A. H. Danforth John W. Tobin Dan Lewis J. Huston Frank Newnam R. C. Lehmann M. Baumblatt Lloyd Spencer Press Club Fort Sam Houston Breweries Julius Wurtz M. M. Alexander George Leidy A. W. Houston Jr P. P. Hoefgen Texas League League New Braunfels

Navy Eleven Faces Penn State Test With Injury Concerns

Annapolis reports Navy likely to rest some stars if injuries persist for the upcoming game against Penn State next Sunday. Officials say crippled players should be ready for late week action, shaping the lineup.

Associated Press Annapolis Pennsylvania State Navy

Army Navy Officials Named For November 25 Game

West Point officials set for the Army Navy clash with Referee Mike Thompson Umpire Al Sharpe field judge Carl Marshall and linesman Andy Smith named from Georgetown Yale Harvard and Pennsylvania. Beeville High beats Victoria High 20 to 0 in Beeville game yesterday.

Associated Press West Point N. Y Mike Thompson Georgetown al Sharpe Yale Carl Marshall Harvard Andy Smith Pennsylvania Victoria High School Beeville High School Beeville

National Leads Endurance Race At Fair Grounds

Five cars finished the three hours of the four and one half hour event with the National leading at 202 laps 151 1 2 miles. Jackson close behind at 195 laps as Rainey pursues in a three cylinder Cino car after valve trouble. Flanders Twenty and Staver Chicago No 8 also ran strongly while Ohio Cutting and Staver No 7 faced mechanical issues. The field aimed to complete the final hour and a half in today’s program.

Fairgrounds National Cino Jackson Raimey Staver Chicago Flanders Ohio Dino Staver No Staver No. 7 Sutherland Knudsen Monkmeyer Monksmeyer Melean Reeves Knudson Potter

BAKER'S BAT SELLS FOR 250 IN NY AUCTION

The bat used by Frank Baker of the Philadelphia Americans to power his World Series heroics sold for 250 at a New York auction. Proceeds supported a benefit for Fred M. Knowles, former secretary of the New York Nationals, who is moving to Denver due to health.

Associated Press New York Frank Baker Philadelphia Americans Fred M. Knowles New York Nationals Denver

Burns Meets Hayes In 10 Round Fight Card Tonight

Frankie Burns of California faces Grover Hayes of Philadelphia in a 10 round welterweight bout at 133 pounds at the Orleans A C New Orleans. If Burns wins, Joe Mandot will meet the winner in a 20 round bout before Westside A C in Algiers on December 3. Sardinian dancing described as a shuffling feet form with couples separated by gender and with las lameddas played by a roaming musician. The dances occur on Sundays or feast days in village piazzas and rarely in large towns.

Associated Press New Orleans Frankie Burns California Grover Hayes Philadelphia Orleans A. C Joe Mandot Westside A. C Algiers

Suit Price and Credit Offer From Toledo Tailor

A Toledo tailor quotes forty dollars for cash payment and eighty dollars on credit with half down, as reported by the Toledo Blade.

Toledo Blade

Thirty Strikeouts In League Game Prompted by Misplaced Strip

In San Antonio a league debut opened with two games spoiled by weather. At Krisch Park the Twenty-sec beat the Orioles 13 to 8, while Higgins company topped Round-Ups 4 to 1. A five foot off plate strip caused batters to see a distorted strike zone, creating the unusually high strike total.

San Antonio Krisch Park Orioles Higgins Company Baker Burker Tracy Onion Galm Ixnaupp

Comet clues and rail plans shape 1911 wine outlook

The article notes a comet year influence on wine prospects with Rhine Marne and other districts predicting 1911 will match 1811 in quantity and quality. It mentions casks and bottles stored for appreciation and references new railroads across mountains to supply electricity for trolley networks and power lines.

Rhine Marne Pyr Opera

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Service Notice

Riebe Undertaking Co offers automotive and lanc e service at 221 East Com Street. Phone contact details appear in the fragments for inquiries and bookings.

Riebe Undertaking Co E. Com East Commerce Street Cat Auto Supply Statio

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