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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1911

Page

11

Army wins final home gridiron game against Colgate

West Point reports Army defeated Colgate 12 to 6 in the last home game, with Hyatt scoring a first quarter touchdown after a Milburn run. Colgate answered with a second-quarter TD before Arlington securities and Hodges blocked punts shaped the midgame.

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Navy and Penn State Play Hard Fizzle to a Draw

Navy and Pennsylvania State battled to a draw in the closing game on the Jocst grounds at Annapolis Maryland after noon. Navy considered taxing its key players for the Army game and largely used substitutes, the two teams matching effort in a tense contest.

Annapolis MD. Ney Naval Academy Pennsylvania State Navy

Maroons Top Cornell In Remarkable Chicago Victory

In a stunning Marshall Field clash, the University of Chicago defeated Cornell at Chicago. A second period place kick and a third period score sealed the upset as Chicago dominated open field play and stifled Cornell’s attack, signaling a strong end to a season and boosting Western Conference prestige.

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Drake Ties Washington In Wild Open Style Game

Drake and Washington University played a high scoring open style game in Des Moines with a late rally. Colville sprinted 30 yards for a touchdown after a forward punt and Nipper recovered a fumble to reach the goal line. Washington led 6 0 at the finish after three quarters.

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Ames Defeats Iowa In Hurried Big Nine Clash

Iowa State tops Iowa 78 to 0 at Ames in a dramatic late season football showdown. The Hawkeyes struggle as standout plays and a late rally fail to reverse the decisive outcome with key players contributing on both sides.

Conley and Rivers Battle Ends in Draw at Vernon Arena

Frankie Conley and Joe Rivers fought a fierce fourteen round bout before a large Vernon arena crowd. Rivers dominated early with hard slashes and jabs, but Conley rallied from the fifteenth round onward, applying steady pressure. The crowd called the draw a strong California fight, as both fighters exchanged heavy blows in a classic battle.

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Zbyesko Seeks Match In Wrestling Claim

Chicago November report notes Frank Goteh, defending champion, refuses to grant Shyesko a rematch. Hermin, the Pate hak pieted 910000 sponsor, pressures Gutch to wrestle to a finish. If Gvieli refuses, Merman vows to ban him and defend the title against all challengers.

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Nebraska Defeats Kansas 29 to 9 in Lawrence Showdown

Nebraska's combative football team dominated Kansas University with a strong all-around game. Owen Frank scored 29 points for the Cornhuskers, while Kansas struggled in punting and defense. The Jayhawks were outmatched in every phase, and Nebraska cemented its strength ahead of next week's Michigan clash.

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Grapplers Matched For November 28 Wrestling Match

A heavyweight bout between Dan McLeod and Chief Monteur is set for November 28 at Beex Beaven Ball. The match will be decided by the first two falls in three. McLené trains with Elmer Pete Brown while Monteni readies in the city for the contest.

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Remodelling Planned for City 3 Fire Station in 1871 Building

San Antonio voters planned a remodeling of the city 3 fire station built in 1871 funded by public subscription. The $860 appropriation by the city council will start once contracts are set, with Fire Company No. 11 temporarily moved to Market and Casino streets. The hand pump and hose reel were its early equipment as the local volunteer department traces back to 1870s.

Mayfet Street San Antonio

Volunteer Fire Company 1 Ends Its Community Fight and Reforms

The passage recalls Volunteer Fire Company No 1 moving to a new home funded by weekly subscriptions collected by the chief’s sons, and later the city creating a paid department under Mayor Callaghan. Volunteers opposed the change, felt pride in their quarters, and many retired as the paid force began, ending old traditions such as Washington’s birthday parades and banquets.

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High School Meets Marshall On Monday

A Monday football clash at Texas league park pits High School against Marshall in a key race for the Armomin championship. Both teams seek their first win in the meet and a victory would give a major edge in the standings.

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Tragic accident halts Santaert aid work building collapse

The report recounts a platform collapse during a construction event at a Santaert aid department site. A carpenter died in the fall and several workers were injured. Witness Mr Bradon describes the accident as the platform gave way with workers scattered and one man crushed. A separate May incident notes Dave Neal shot while on duty during building occupation. Indictments against a merchant for a killing loom over a dilapidated old structure slated for remodel.

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Sun and Solar Physics Book Promises Broad Interest

A Washington dispatch previews a new book on astrophysics by Charles G Abbott of the Smithson Institution’s Astrophysical Observatory. It explains sun structure, solar radiation, and the sun’s role as a power source, noting the book’s aim to make complex ideas accessible to general readers.

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