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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
8
The article discusses proposed gridiron rule changes and notes coaches have not had time to test them. It highlights lateral passes, goalpost repositioning, safety considerations, and reduced field goals. The piece analyzes speedups, ball handling improvements, and limited effect of a new fifteen second count.
A dated open letter pleads with Judge Landis to halt a looming winter baseball crisis. It describes desperate players seeking food and work, names figures like Stormy Davis and Frank Ware, and cites wild schemes such as new pitching deliveries and a winter league to rescue baseball from ruin.
Atlanta friends plan a secretive presentation at the Atlanta Athletic Club with a buffet supper. A fund of several thousand dollars is to be raised by voluntary subscription to provide Bobby Jones a home of his choosing, built immediately. The exact amount is undisclosed but expected to exceed seven thousand dollars.
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New York reports soggy fields and rain as Harvard prepares for its next game. Key players like Webster, Hoben, Garver, and Caldwell are listed as injured though Harvard aims to bounce back. Army and Navy held practice in rain ahead of their clash while Penn prepares for Thanksgiving travel.
A discussion on rule revisions faces scrutiny as officials weigh possible eliminations and new ideas. Delegates debate whether to retain current practices or craft a simpler system to reduce delays and confusion, with no consensus yet.
Chicago reports a Midwest gridiron weather story with injuries and lineups shaping end of season games. Northwestern, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Purdue, and Ohio State face crucial matchups while the Northwest blizzard paralyzes turf as teams push toward conference and final-year goals.
The CAL- STANFORD Coast Classic features key PCC matchups as Stanford faces Idaho and California battles Southern California while Washington State and nearby teams compete in a season shaping rivalry. Rain may affect schedules as Croak and Crogan state clubs plan their finales.
Christian Armour led the Oregon golf team with steady play in the qualifying rounds. The report notes his strong second-day sound and consistent scoring as teammates pursued the event, with mentions of the course conditions and selectors evaluating performance.
New York news desk reports an elimination night in Tex Hickard’s winter carnival at Madison Square Garden. Touchstone of Florida faces Deryul, a former pro under Jack Kearns, in the ten round feature. Semifinal includes Bryan of Lewisville and Selvra of Dayton in a ten round bout.
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