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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1921

Page

9

Corpus Christi and Hondo Vie For District Eleven Title

Two high school games cap a busy weekend at League Park with Corpus Christi and Hondo meeting for the district eleven championship while St. Anthony's faces St. Mary's in an Academic League shift. Brackenridge and Ware clash potential Saturday as Owiets prep with Rice Freshmen. games start 3 30 p m with strong local support expected.

Cire League Path St. Anthony’s College St. Mary's College Corpus Christi Wondo St. Anthony’s Bt Mars High Schonls Brackenridge Va Owlets Brackenridge High School Ware High Alfred Kilgore Brackenridge Hice-Institute Weilvender bin Eleven Honster Hice Freekmen Rice Lave Beer 1 Waco High League Park Rivels Ald Corpus Christi Thigh Hondo High San Antonia Toral Bere Alondo Raine Wiie Cael

Start of Army Football Teague Delayed by Meeting

The Army football Teague start and Wednesday games are postponed to allow athletic officers to meet Friday afternoon at 2 o clock in headquarters to discuss substitutions for the Prison Guards and other business. The game is expected to resume Wednesday November 23.

Han Cup Verrin Eighth Corps aAved Ommps

Pancho Hill Bout Set for Galveston Ring Action

The report says Pancho Hill will fight in Galveston against Daie Hill at a ten round match. Hill recently defeated Conlon and was substituted on demand, per telegram from Jack Shelton managing Pancho in Galveston. Ringside play is expected as Hill weighs about 118 pounds and may shed pounds to gain advantage.

Hil Conlon Dack Shelton Panelio Galveston San Antonio Hi Fe Tough Parks Punch Pineal Aia

Air Race Prize Disputed After District Court Ruling

Nov. district court judge Arthur C. Wally ruled the Air Race winner honest and voided a $300 prize payment to Vilut White after litigation over race fixing at the International Air Congress. Parson’s pilings finished second and third, amid claims of fraud and venue disputes involving sponsors and aero committees.

Omis Nep White Fairhope Ala International Air Congress Dave John Torsen Sponer Raen Neter Destrain Prac

Judge Wakely Rejects Larsen Appeal Over Committee Decision

Judge Wakely rules nine committee members dissatisfied with ruling. Larsen claims rules on gasoline use were not followed but court sustains decision. Larsen says he will not appeal the court ruling though he has appealed to the Acer Club of America.

Ficen Ly Aaid Wakely Hhis Larsen Acer Club of America

Morning polo to open at Camp Travis Sunday

The handicap polo tournament replaces the Highth Cennis polo meet with 10 am Sunday opening featuring First squadron Sixteenth Cavalry vs Camp Travis second team. Afternoon games at Brackenridge Park and Bennett’s Ridge on Sunday proceed with Camp Travis first team, Nelly Field, and others, culminating in a final game to be announced. Officials and team lineups listed with handicaps.

Stelack Mighth Corps San Antonio Palo Club Civilian Otelack Camp Tavis Fifth Cavalry Fort Clark Try Feay G'Eluck du Brackenridge Park Hetsren Ua Maj. C. HE Taylor Latives Sixteenth Cavalry Greene E. Dissinger Cheney T. W! Taligut R. R.allen Liout Noble Camp Pratis P.B. Carter Maz C. He Coolett Ty Danforth R. Wippereht W. H. Gerhardt Canty Cravis Binut I. Bonran Terry de la ML Alloa H. J. Andersen PW. Corbusier G. B. Hester Handicap Xoalk Kelly Field D. V. Willis Garrison Fernan N. D. Brophy J. AM. Davies Bunilieap Hixteen Herdquarters Kilburn WJ. ML My. HE Tayeor Liont W. V. Morris H Andicap San Antonie Richard Nigler Jack Lugham Gus Meadows Midows J. Ariualoay W. D. Forsyth M. VF. Meadow FH. Barnhart

Yanks Resume Hunt For Spring Training Camp

New York November 10 The Yankees began a search for a spring training site. Offers from Mineral Wells Texas and Cincinnati were considered before word arrived of a contract to train there. Owners Ranpert and J Tuston insist the American League champions will train in Texas. A chart series with the St Louis Cardinals and a potential series with the Brooklyn club were noted in transit.

New York Tony Chamber of Commerc of Mineral Wells Les Sens Tuealay Chamber Cincionati Ranpert J Tuston Clmopions Smu Tezar St Lone Cardinals Tar Lrookizn

Civitian Football Meeting Plans Christmas Day All Star

Representatives from civilian football will meet in Bedell Vouiliting at 0:20 next Saturday morning to discuss plans for a Christmas Day game between a civilian all star eleven and two army teams. Attending will be Captain Oravis athletic of the Caran Ta aire Clark, Alfred Hil, Teague, and other noted figures.

Representativ Civitian Bedell Army Phil Senp Oravis Athlelig Caran Tnaire Clark Alfred Hil

Light Wins Opening Game of Commercial Basketball League

The San Antonio Light team defeated Draughton's Business College in Turner Hall on Tuesday night by 52 to 1. Gish and Young led with 42 points. Wink scored ten for Draughton's, while Taylor and others showed need for practice and better study of basketball.

San Antonio Light Draughon Business College Lye Turner Rall Thesday Hight Papermen Tom Gish Dave Young Tage Glatt Taylor Gish Young Smith Booson Mackrey Treuter Schneider Campbell Swain Fink Battaglid Pape McGrenny A. MG Venne

California League not revived due to low attendance

San Francisco reports the California League will not be revived next year because of scarce patronage. Officials say small crowds and weak support ended the venture. The notice notes limited interest from fans and markets in California.

California San Francisco Bellef Bas Califia

Georges Carpentier Seeks Postponement of London Bout

Georges Carpentier asks for an indefinite postponement of his December 9 fight with George Cook in London. The match had been delayed a week at Carpentier’s request as reports say he broke down from strenuous training and may be physically unfit to fight.

Dleape France Georges Carpentive George Cook London Carpentier Eee

Foreign Stars Lose In Chicago Billiards Match

Wise Henge defeats Roger Conti of Franre in a high stakes billiards bout in Chicago. The event clocks a time of the world nineball era with 400 for ISB and highlights a dramatic upset.

Chicago Wise Henge Roger Conti Franre ISB Theadas Aight

Morningstar Beats Horemans In Belgium Match

San Diego veteran Morningstar defeated Belgian champion Horemans 400 to 171 in the afternoon race. Morningstar posted a 145 run while Horemans had two runs of 00 and 03.

Quirnament Hoppe Conti Ora Morningstar San Diego Cal Edouri Horamans Belgium Morningstar Horemans Song Ming Luke Schaefer Jr George Sutton

Tendler to Meet Azovetto in Philadelphia Bout

Lew Tener of Philadelphia faces Manuel Axrvorio of Pavifle coast in an eighth round lightweight bout set for Thanksgiving week in Pollatelphia Pennsylvania.

Tendler Azovetto Pollatelphia Lew Tener Philadelphia Manuel Axrvorio

Denver Ed Martin Returns to Ring in Portland

Denver Ed Martin, 41 year old heavyweight, returns after nearly 20 years off the ring. He faced Harry Wills near Milwaukee on a Friday night, with Martin considered one of the nation's best heavies. Since starting his comeback, he has won three bouts and lost none.

Denver Martin Portland Ore Denver Fa" Martin Marts Harry Wills Allawaukee

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