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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1912

Page

6

Yale and Princeton Face Off In Classic 1912 Grid Battle

Princeton and Yale clash on University field in a premier 1912 football test. Yale favored by odds, Tigers rely on speed in backfield led by Pendleton Fuller and DeWitt, while Princeton expects a tougher defense to counter. Officials include Langford Snow and Nelly. Tony Ross outboxes Al Palzer at Olympia Club in six rounds.

Princeton N. J Yale University Field Harvard New Haven Tigers Cambridge Crimson Pendleton Fuller DeWitt J. Pendleton DeWitt Ullback Wateash W. S. Langford Trinity Neal Snow Michigan Nelly West Point Penfield Lew Wp Wight Baker S. Pendleton Ees Ross Cog Palzer Philadelphia Tony Ross Newcastle al Palzer Iowa Olympia Athletic Club Ross

Southwestern Adds Victory Over Rice Institute 32 to 0

Georgetown Texas November 16 Southwestern University football defeated Rice Institute 32 to 0 in a one sided game Southwestern used its line and plunging backs to score while Rice showed backbone with steady gains but could not cross Southwestern’s goal line.

Georgetown Tex Southwestern University Rice Institute Southwestern Rice I Epee Ee Keene

Motorists Post Roads In San Antonio Plan Sign Posting

San Antonio automobile owners prepared to finish placing guide marks for Bexar county roads. Volunteers from the San Antonio Automobile Club gathered at the Chamber of Commerce to decide how to proceed. Starting today locations for remaining posts will be chosen and workers dig post holes for iron signs. Work aimed to finish locating sites and digging holes by Monday evening with sign installation to begin Tuesday.

Bexar County San Antonio Automobile Club Chamber of Commerce

Tivy High to Meet Peacock Military Again in Kerrville

Kerrville locals report Tivy High football to host Peacock Military Academy at West End gridiron for a 2 30 kickoff. Peacock won decisively in Kerrville last week, but Tivy has improved and will challenge the visitors before their return train.

Kerrville Peacock Military Academy Tivy Peacock

Gold Belt Restores to Wolgast After Suspense

In Los Angeles on November 16 Promoter Tom McCarey relinquished the diamond studded gold belt to Ad Wolgast after disputes over the July 4 finish with Joe Rivers. Wolgast, preparing to travel to San Francisco for a Thanksgiving bout with Willie Ritchie, received the belt amid surprise.

Los Angeles Ad Wolgast Joe Rivers Tom McCarey McCarey Wolgast San Francisco Willie Ritchie

Georgia Teams Meet For State Championship Game

Georgia University and Georgia Tech clash in Atlanta this afternoon to decide the state championship and their relative South standings. The University of Georgia squad is the slight favorite to win among football followers.

Georgia Atlanta University of Georgia Georgia School of Technology University Eleven

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 Com Street with phone 241 for arrangements and emergencies.

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Connie Mack Aims for 1913 Comeback of Bender and Oldring

The Athletics manager Connie Mack plans to reinstate backsliders Chief Bender and Rube Oldring in 1913 by keeping them in Cuba with teammates and spouses to repair relations. He believes their pitching and hitting remain strong and expects a repeat pennant run.

Connie Mack Athletics Bender Rube Oldring Mack Connie Oldring Cuba John Shibe

Moran and Miller Boxers Draw In Four Round Bout

Frank Moran of Pittsburg and Charlie Miller of San Francisco fought a fast four round draw in San Francisco last night. Both heavyweights showcased quick combinations and solid defense in a closely contested match.

San Francisco Frank Moran Pittsburg Charlie Miller

Golf Club Teams Open Winter Match Play

Country Club and Laurel Heights start a series of inter club matches at the Country Club links with Nassau system scoring. Captain duties Lie with L B Clegg for Country Club and W J Lyons for Laurel Heights as players from both sides are listed for today’s tee off at 2 o clock.

San Antonio Laurel Heights Country Club L. B. Clegg W. J. Lyons Gus Groos E. Vv. Depew C. S. Venable Thomas H. Franklin George B. Taliaferro F. H. Booth R. M. Miller R. J. Boyle I. R. Davis Duval West Ike Kampmann T. W. Campbell John M. Bennett V. Keller J. F. Carter R. Coquille O. Meellhenny

Yale and Princeton in Eastern Football Showdowns

New York November 16 Yale and Princeton headline the eastern football program with Harvard Dartmouth and Pennsylvania Carlisle in close contention. Harvard favored to beat Dartmouth while Yale and Princeton face uncertain outcomes following past results. Other games listed include Army Tufts Navy North Carolina Case Colgate Brown Lafayette in Providence and Syracuse.

New York Yale Frinceton Harvard

Cass Tarver-Carl Morris Bout Ends In Foul Decision

Shreveport La Nov 16 The Cass Tarver Carl Morris fight at the Grand Athletic club ended just short of two rounds with Morris winning on a foul after a knockdown and clinch in the second round.

Carl Morris Winson Shreveport Cass Tarver Carl Morris Grand Athletic Club Morris Tarver

Wrestler Breaks Rib In Ottawa Bout

Dr. B. F. Roller from Seattle broke a rib in a match with Belgian Constant Lemarin in Ottawa. He overbalanced while lifting his opponent five minutes into the bout and the Belgian fell on him, snapping a rib near the breastbone.

Ottawa B. F. Roller Seattle Constant Lemarin

Crows Win Twice To Tie For Second In City Ninepin

The Crows defeated the Pelicans twice in the City Ninepin league boosting to second place with an 8 1 record and .883 winning percentage. In game one the Crows 284 over the Pelicans 253 while game two the Crows rolled 302 to the Pelicans 231. Pelicans showed steady but lower totals.

Eagles Psyd P.C. BwWons Evetven Crows Pelicans Crow Amin Hem Eit

Narrow Margin Wins In Three Cushion Billiards Match

In a close Carom tournament, Howard edged Phelan 21 to 20 after 76 innings amid many ties. Later, McAllister defeated Leske 15 to 14 in 89 innings as Leske surged with seven late points before the final point.

Howard Phelan McAllister Leske

Austin High Falls to San Marcos in Tight 7–0 Showdown

In Austin Texas San Marcos High edged Austin High 7 to 0 in a closely played game. Fumbles plagued both teams with San Marcos taking the lead after a center fumble and the visitors pressing into Austin territory on several drives.

San Marcos Tex Austin High San Marcos High Austin Center Austin

Play Qualifying Rounds at Laurel Heights Golf Club

Manager Sy mons opens qualifying rounds for a golf tourney cup. Scores can be posted over the coming week to select 32 players in four classes of eight. Elimination match this afternoon awards golf balls to winner and runner-up for nonselected players.

Symons Laurel Heights Golf Club Laurel Heights Links Country Club

Vanderbilt Subs Play Central Kentucky On Saturday

Vanderbilt will field a largely second string lineup against Central University of Kentucky this afternoon. The backfields and ends come from substitutes as regulars recover from last Saturday's Harvard game. Central Kentucky is described as a light, not dangerous opponent.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Central University of Kentucky Harvard Central

Dr. J. R. Cunningham Osteopath Opens Office

Dr. J. R. Cunningham located at 449 Moore Ridge offers osteopathic care, with contact via 984-J. A. Collman, a plumber, at 416 Main Ave, listed in the same directory.

J. R. Cunningham Moore Ridg. Osteopath A. Collman Main Av

Morningstar High Run Highlights 18.2 Balk Line Event

Morningstar posted a 167 point run in the 18.2 balk line billiard championship, setting the tournament high. Hoppe defended his title by defeating Slosson, while Sutton fell to Morningstar. Yamada and Demarest also won in afternoon play with Yamada outscoring Cline 500 to 404 in 50 innings and Demarest edging Taylor 500 to 497 in 32 innings.

New York Morningstar Slosson Hoppe Sutton Yamada Demarest Cline Taylor

Demarest Sets Mark With 132 In Twenty Fifth Inning

A long cushion shot display highlighted Demarest during the tournament as he posted a 132 in the twenty fifth inning, showcasing top line and balk line play.

Demarest Innin

Navy Eyes Restored Backfield For Annapolis Game

Navy wary as it prepares for a clash at Annapolis with Agricultural and Mechanical College Raleigh. Coaches sought new backfield men but made no improvements and will rely on the old quartet Leonard Failing at halfback Conk at fullback and Captain Rode at center.

Annapolis Navy Raleigh N. C Leonard Conk

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