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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1924

Page

6

Gopher Line Goughs Up Minnesota Defenses vs Grange

Minnesota line coach Leonard Frank helped devise a defensive plan that stifled Chicago's Red Grange in a game for the Gophers. Clarence Schutte, taped bruised ribs, scored three touchdowns while playing through injury. Grange denied intentional hits as he averaged ten yards per touch earlier in the contest.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Leonard Frank University of Minnesota Gopher School Minnesota Ilinois Contr Thieuga Chicago Frank Clarence Schutte Fleet Jay Stoop Gophers Schutte Scagon Minnesota Regia University of South Dakota Rehutie Lidbers Chase Spaulding Vanderbilt Grange Flo Zunpke Tin

Stars Dedicate New Tennis Stadium in San Francisco Exposition

At Golden Gate Park a dedication ceremony preceded an exhibition tennis day. William Tilden of Philadelphia and William Johnston of San Francisco split a two set win 7 5 9 7 with Tilden winning the first and Johnston the second. Mixed doubles Helen Wille and Vincent Richards beat Helen Jacobs and Tilden 9 7 7 5. In New Orleans Camp Benning Infantry School shocked Loyola 23 to 6 at Loyola Stadium as two early touchdowns and late defense secured the win for the soldiers.

San Francisco Golden’ Gate Park William T. Tilden Philadelmia William Johnston Tilden Johnston Helen Wille Vincent Richards Helen Jacobs Benning Loyola New

Bowling Scores Highlight League Week And Standings

The article details top scores and leaders in the Commercial Handicap League as Cloonan & Osborn roll 256-896 and multiple bowlers exceed 180 in recent week play. It notes leaders Ed Koht and W Nisun, high game by Nixon, and several players reaching over 600 in series with mentions of teams and organizations involved.

Tandicad Jeagte N. Wead Coat Tram I.G Wead & Coal Co Cloonan És Osher Eyhorn Ed Koht Cloonan & Osborn W. Nisun Cloonan & Gsiers J Nixon Chooman & Ushorn Clooman & Oxhorn I.G. XL Wood & Cowl Mayers Commercial Handicap League Edglin Pet Aring Johnnie “Fore” Kavanaugh Ovd- Palier Dexas Yenvh Dodwen Meyers Join” Smith Sop” Eyhorn Q. KK Hurley Bisadd Vic- Gerkarat Gex Oscar Kuehne Lear Cementers Ave Singie Truex Pas Treuter Adams W. J. Markland Nixon W. Meckerson E. Zuercher Ce Smithy A. Buick Company B.A. Music Nuc Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company Publi Service Company Texas Steam Laundry A. Dy . Aglow Ve. Royal Kid Cigars Urleans Securities Southern Pacit Rectors, Railroad and Gacera Funeral

Maryland 1924 Bowie meet ends with rich purses

The final Maryland racing meet at Bowie opens for twelve days with total purses between 15000 and 100000 dollars. Key events include the Prince George handicap a mile and a furlong for three year olds, the Bryn Memorial ten thousand added, the Thanksgiving handicap ten thousand, and the endurance handicap ten thousand on the last day. Notable entrants include Princess Dereen Donaghee Blind Play Senator Norris and Prince Hamlet with other entries King ONeil II Plough Bor Smoke and Ballet Br.

Towle Maryland Prince George Bryn Memorial Princess Dereen Andrey Farm J. W. Bean Donaghee Blind Play August Belmont YU. G. Bedwell Senator Norris Prince Hamlet King O'Neil II Plough Bor

Football Consistency Increases Difficult Across Major Teams

New York reporting on the season shows Yale Harvard Princeton and Cornell all fluctuating in form with speed and defense under modern pressure. Grange and Zuppke face setbacks as Illinois and Chicago struggle while Army Navy Syracuse and Penn battles shape the East and Midwest.

New York Yost Princeton Yale Elis Harvard Slbinesgin Wringeton Tisgery Crese Tiger Josh Columbia Army Iths O11 Walter Koppisch Portmouth Hanover Cornell Hawley Green Vere Ithacans Grange Pennsylvania Quakers Jiharans Sanat Syracuse Salt City Navy Ailors Navy Stans

Football Question Box explains penalties on fouls and downs

Lawrence Perry explains that holding on the farthest advance of a play determines the down and penalty spot, and that a foul on the one yard line does not statute a touchdown but moves the ball to half the distance to goal. Notre Dame and Yale football games are addressed with brief answers.

Georgia and Tech to meet in 1925 football clash

Georgia and Georgia Tech announced the November 14, 1925 football game in a joint Alumni statement. The date fix marks the first public move toward resuming the long rivalry, with plans reportedly finalized and wide interest anticipated.

Atlanta University of Georgia Georgia Tech Georgia and Tech

Aviators Win Consolation Polo Event At Kelly Field

Kelly Field’s polo four defeated the Fifteenth Artillery 27 to 16 to claim the consolation championship of the fall invitation polo tournament at Trent Field on Sunday. Doug lass the star led with seven goals while Lieutenants Clark and Jones also contributed for the Flyers. The second game saw the army four beat civilians 16 to 6 with Lt. Jones scoring eight goals and Jind Meadows delivering key support for the civilians. Captain Hettinger refereed the matches.

Kelly Field Ffteenth Artillery Trent Field Army Kelly Wield Flyers Douglass Clark Jones I. A. Garracht R. W. Douglas R. Tr. Beunigon Boudinot Andrews T. ML Clark D. Jones John Smith Nugene McGinly Lient BE. McGinley Toogol Capt Wetting

Retired British Polo Manager Lord Wimhamne

London Nov 17 Lord Wimhamne will retire from polo and sell his ponies but plans to stay on some committees. He may enter politics again though his side is not known. Once manager of the British polo squad he oversaw an unsuccessful bid to lift the international challenge as Americans won. He returned to England before the Meadowwhroes series opener, prompting reports of dissent among players and supporters.

Harvard Brown Princeton Cambridge Haughton Bob Fishman London Wim Hamne Daily Express

Petersburg Club Surrenders Virginia League Franchise

At the Virginia League club owners meeting in Petersburg the Petersburg club franchise was surrendered. In Baltimore Eustis Fla was chosen by Manager Dun as the Orioles spring training camp. The Birds will depart for Eustis around March 1, earlier than their typical start date.

Petersburg Richmond Virginia League Petersburg Clab Orioles Evastis Baltimore Eustis. Pla Dun Tattimoare Orioles Eustis

Walking in Your Sleep Versus Boxing Slopes in 1924

A 1924 Atlantic and Pacific column jokes about heavyweight boxing nights, naming fighters from Don Romero to Sully and Ferrara. The piece riffs on defeats, comebacks, and a playful slope metaphor for boxing talent across coasts.

San Francisco Wins AAU National Track Meet Host

San Francisco earned the right to host the 1925 national junior and senior outdoor championships after last night’s AAU vote. The decision awaits ratification by the AJA U convention convening today in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Atlantic City N.T Amateur Athletic Union Tate San Francisco AJ A. UL

Illinois Has Most Points In Big Ten

Chicago November 17 Western Conference standings show Illinois leading in total points scored with a points majority in nonconference play. Michigan blanked opponents three times while Iowa did so twice, and Minnesota and Northwestern have been held scoreless twice.

Chicago Western Thirst Michigan Iowa Minnesota Northwestern

New Olympic Team Plan Urges Independent Sport Bodies

Willa Prout of Boston proposes major AAU reform at the Atlantic City session. The plan calls for direct selection and financing of future Olympic teams by the governing bodies of each sport, with coaches chosen two years ahead to ensure proper preparation.

Atlantic City America Paris Willa Prout Boston Amateur Athletic Union Dellgates Canada Pres Dent Prout The A. U Thei General Olymp' Commission Proy Ritola

Baron de Coubertin Plans to resign Olympiad post

Baron Pierre de Coubertin announces his intention to resign the presidency of the International Olympic Committee after the Prague convention. He plans to devote his time to education in national history, with a focus on teaching and propagation of erudition.

Marseilles France Baron Pierre de Coubertin International Olympsc Committee Prague

Benkert Tops East Scoring Chase in Intercollegiate Loop

Rutgers star Benkert leads the eastern intercollegiate circuit with the top point total as the season nears its end. Colgate's Keddie Trvank closes the gap to within five points, while Syracuse’s John McBride and other peers chase scoring honors amid busy schedules and lineup changes.

New York Ty Althou New York Thai Ves Genkert Rutgers Sti Keddie Trvank Colgate Tj Rutgers John McBride Syvacrsenth Tes Zeal Nowers

Ralph DePalma Wins 100-Mile Dirt Track Race

About 20 000 racing fans watched Ralph DePalma win the Tanforan dirt track event in San Francisco. He completed 100 miles in 1 hour 43 25 seconds, with Pete de Paolo seconds behind and Karl Cannor placing third.

San Francisco Ralph DePalma de Palma Pete de Paolo Karl Cannor Yommy Milton

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