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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
3
Yale faces Princeton in a tense football clash with New Haven hopefuls citing a weakened yet stubborn Yale spirit. Coach Shevlin notes improved defense since Brown but string of star players carry the offense, while Princeton arrives after a week of intense training.
A garbled game preview discusses Harvard visiting Brown in a pivotal early season clash. It highlights Brown’s expected defense, Harvard’s star players, and coach commentary while noting lineups, injuries, and the challenge of containing key scorers as both teams seek a conference edge.
The National Association completed its 17s session in Ban Prangtirio with officer elections and a new five year board of arbitration. Salaries across classes were adjusted, and officers include President M. Li Sexton and Secretary J. Hy Farrell. A new policy bars players under contract or reserve who switch to another team, with penalties for breaches.
Texas and Alabama face off in Austin this afternoon in their first meeting since 1902. The Longhorns are missing two first team players Burne and P Simmons due to injuries while Texas eyes a win. Probable lineups include Rogers Harsh and G Harsh at key roles with Vandergraat McMurry Turner and Holsmoen in the backfield and line.
Texas Christian University defeated Southwestern 21 to 0 in a Southwestern Conference opener. Key moments included a field goal, a late passing sequence, and strong defense. Southwestern struggled to score and the game remained competitive until TCU sealed the win.
Friday's event at the Essexwick parlor pocket-billiard championship saw A Hendricks and G Phillips emerge victorious. Hendricks defeated H Cabiness 100 to 0 in the afternoon, while Phillips beat B Hughes 100 to 0 in the night clash as crowds watched a necked afternoon duel and lively spectator remarks.
A crowded Nov 18 boxing night at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco saw Olympic end Johnny Stanton defeat Vincent Mon pier in the 135-pound class. William Hereux beat Arthur Sheridan in the heavyweight division, with six of eight bouts won by Eastern boxers. Pryor defeated Troon in the 116-pound class. Missouri Valley cross country entrants include teams from Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, with racing to decide standings.
In a Saturday afternoon game Hughes fought hard but Lips steadied to secure the win after a tense stretch. The box score shows Adams contributing heavily in a 190 total with Hughes held to limited scoring and late momentum deciding the outcome.
In New York on November 13 1915 Miss Loula Long of Kansas City dominated the horse show with twenty five entries earning fifteen ribbons and cups. She claimed the Baudeine cup for horses driven to phastons by a ladies driving team aboard Revelation. Obey the army officer horse owned and ridden by Captain Sidney Haight won the jumping event from thirteen entries on an Olympic course designed by Col. Henry T. Allen with a purse of 208.
Linart and Sullivan blitzed through a rough six day bicycle race Friday night as both teams held even with the field. The chaotic early laps left remnants of a prior break scattered along the track while the leaders pressed on amid foam and splashing.
A partial list shows Warrensburg Mownyarls 245 with Christian Brothers College 0 and Ouachita College 34. Henderson Brown College 7 and Oklahoma School of fines 6y Hendrix College 6. Baker University 62 over Midland College 0. Albion 143 Kelamenon 1 and Washburn 0 against Kansas Aggies 6. Teachers' College £1 and Wisconsin State Norman C. Gor 14a, Corncil t.
Texas schedule features Alabama vs Texas at Austin and Oklahoma A&M vs Baylor as the Cotton Palace program kicks off in Waco. Texas expected to win the Austin game, while Oklahoma farmers favored to beat Baylor though Baylor’s form this season has been weak. Alabama and Texas did not meet last year.
Nov 12 Chicago report states welterweight Freddie Gilmore will depart tonight for Australia to compete in five matches. Also noted are Pittsburgh middleweight George Chip, Jersey City boxer Jimmy Anderson, and others gearing up for the trip, with details on travel and 24 hour notice.
A scrambled listing of college teams and matchups across numerous conferences. Teams like Washington, Yale, Penn, Notre Dame, and Ohio State appear amid inconsistent spellings, outlining planned games and rivalries for the day.
Georgia faces a pivotal clash with Tech while Georgia and Georgia Tech vie for the conference crown. Injuries may affect key players as Captain Colusa and Morrison of Lochwell are noted. Alabama Texas clash deepens the SEC tension as Virginia and Auburn improve forms ahead of decisive games. Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia meet in key regional matchups.
The Brackenridge Elk School girls defeated Atenvan Hi girls 17 to 3 Friday. Brackenridge led throughout as Beacon Hill went scoreless in the last half. Miss Vanee led the winners with four baskets and free throws, while Miss Worley and Miss Jackson starred for the losers.
Undefeated Oklahoma Sooners travel to Fayetteville to face the University of Arkansas in a key gridiron matchup. Both teams project strong performances with confidence high after recent results. A fast paced game is expected as Oklahoma plans a more conservative approach following their narrow escape last Saturday.
O Dowd of St Paul won a decision over Snidier Tartfield in a 1e round bout, earning credit for showing more ring clues in his career, as reported from Hudson Wisconsin. Rugby teams clash today as San Francisco and Stanford prepare for a major meeting, with notes on local college rugby.
Coronal defeated San Marcos High 208 12 with a late rally in the fourth quarter. Key plays included Christian’s scoring runs and Jamar’s missed kicks as Coronal controlled the game, despite injuries and multiple fumbles.
South Heights edged Dignowity Hill 26 to 20 after an extra period on Friday night at Dignowity Hall. Sinclair Shapiro and Tasals led South Heights with pivotal scoring while Alford topped Dignowity with several field goals. final score read 23 to 20 in regulation.
Georgetown High School edged Tartars 13 to 3 in Taylor Texas on Friday. Munsie opened with a 60 yard run for a touchdown, Logan added a second score in the second quarter, and Taylor’s lone TD came on a 50 yard kickoff return. Steve Atchison left the game late in the first half with a broken rib.
The Sunday School Musket Call League at the YMCA met with representatives from twelve Sunday schools to set a two game weekly schedule. An agreement favors Thursday or Saturday play with games to begin November 18.
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