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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1924

Page

8

Johnson to Buy Coast Club in Miller Trade Move

Walter Johnson and George Weiss near finalizing purchase of a Coast League club for 250000 after an initial 310000 payment to J Cal Ewing. Hack Miller would be exchanged to Oakland while Mails could go to the Indians or other clubs as negotiations proceed. Final settlement planned by January 2 1925 with remaining balance. GUACHITA BEATS HENDRIX. CONNERSVILLE Ark Nov 19 Wendrix College edged Wendrix College 2 0 in a charity game.

Mails Auld Evals Hack Miller Oakland J. Cal Ewing Walter Johnson George Weiss Mill Oail Sai Mails Cleveland Indians Spraker Johnson and Weiss Hwing Coskland Ink Johnson Ewing Clevel Guachita Hendrix Connersville Ark Ita College Wendrix College Ducedar

Texas Steers Brace for Aggie Clash With Berry Boost

The Texas Steers focus on the upcoming Thanksgiving classic against Texas A&M as K T Berry strengthens the backfield. Berry, a veteran of 1913, has shown reliability and versatility in line and backfield, signaling a threatening option for the Longhorns.

Texas Stadium Texas E. J Aggie K. T. Berry Stewart Longhorn Mustangs Dallas Berry Sone Aggies Longhorns Baylor

OConnell and Dolan Placed on Blacklist

Nov 1 Chicago reports Baseball Commissioner Landis placed Jimmy OConnell Cozy Dolax on the general ineligible list. The list includes seven players tied to the 1919 World Series scandal plus Phil Doughis Eugene Paulette and Dotan and OConnell among others.

Chicago Jimmy Connell Cozy Dolax W York Giants K. M. Landis, Jr Wade Gestia CF Connor Commission Q Scimdal Phil Doughis Giant Eugene Paulette Philadelphia Dotan and O'Connell

California governor besieged by boxing position seekers

Sacramento Nov. 19 Governor Friend W Richardson faces a flood of applicants for the new California boxing commissioner post after passage of the 12 round boxing measure. He jokes about the process while critics push for the role amid the nation’s evolving prize fight rules. In other news Louisville’s Mobile camp choice for spring training announced for the Louisville Colonels of the American Association.

Sacramento Cal California Friend W. Richardson Tam Pick Mobile Camy Louisville Mobile Ala Louistile Club American Association Colonels

Marshall High Defeats Athens For Diatriot No 6 Title

Marshall High School defeated Athens High School 25 to to win the championship of Diatriot No 6 in the Interscholastic Teague. The game was bitterly contested.

Marshall Athens Tex Marshall High School Athens High School

Football Question Box from The San Antonio Light

Lawrence Perry explains a referee overstepping to end a reform Tuscaloosa game for darkness. Under rule 4 section 2 the referee may shorten remaining periods with captains' consent, so the ending time was improper without agreement. The column advises contest if no consent was given.

Lawrence Perry The San Antonio Light World Building New York A. Light He Forta Reform Darknes Tuscaloosa

Vicentini and De Maren Clinch to Draw in Waterbury

In a twelve round bout at Waterbury Cuddy De Maren of Pittsburgh and Lis Vicentini of Chile fought to a draw after a night of constant clinching and close exchanges.

Vicentini Demarco Waterbury Cuddy de Maren Pittssburgh Lis Vicentini Chile

Tunney May Face Jeff Smith in December Bout

Gene Tunney has signed for a New Orleans showdown with Jeff Smith on December 8. Smith, compared to Harry Greb, is hard to hit and dangerous at close range, challenging Tunney as he pursues a pivotal decision in boxing circles.

Tunney Jeff Smith Fairplay San Antonio Light New Ork Gene Tunney Billy Gibson Jett Smith New Orleans Jeff Bmt Harry Greb Smith Greb McTigne Mike O'Dowd Seiler

Official calls Grange injury in clean Illinois Minnesota game

Fred H. Young head linesman of Bloomington reports the Illinois Minnesota clash in Minneapolis was as clean as any game he has officiated this season. The Bloomington alum addressed rumors that Ted Grange was deliberately roughed, stating no foul play was involved.

Paul Minn Fred H. Young Bloomington Illinois

Chicago Poised For Title Thrust In Conference Finale

Chicago eyes the Western Conference title with a star backfield trio, strong line, and last appearances by Gaivdy, Thamius, Pondelik, Barnes, and Barto. Wisconsin counters with McAndrew and Farson as main threats. Northwestern vs Notre Dame aims at high stakes, while Michigan may pass Iowa. Prolific matchups spread across a packed slate at Grant Park Stadium.

de Franklin Gaivdy Harry Thamius Joe Pondelik Harrison Barnes Phil Barto Purple Chice Rockne Nebraska Michigan

Half Hundred Pros Play at Pinehurst Opening

Nearly 50 professional golfers from all sections compete in the fifth annual mid-South amateur and professional best ball tournament at Pinehurst North Carolina. Amateurs from many sections also participate. Jim Barnes teams with F C New in at Brookline Country Club.

Tinehurst N.C Jim Barnes F.C. Newin Brookline, Mass

Stecher Beats Hyke in Wrestling Showdown

St Louis match capped by Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeating John Hyke of Chicago after 1 hour 7 minutes and 1% seconds. Stecher won the first and last falls with scissors holds, Evko claimed the second fall.

Stecher St. Louis Joe Stecher Nebraska John Hyke Chicago Evko

Extra rounds set to decide featherweight title at Madison Square Garden

New York boxing officials ban draws in six featherweight contenders meeting at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Extra rounds follow unresolved decisions, with ten rounds plus two extras if needed, and a 12 round final with up to three more rounds if still tied. Gibbons approved for December 9 fund show after dispute. Quon backed Madden over Norfolk. Wills and Renault excuse due to injured thumbs in the same event context.

New York New York State Madison Square Garden Boxing Commission Gibbons Tom Gibbons Kid Norfolk Mat Quon Bartley Madden Norfolk Harry Wills Jack Renault Dempsey Shelby

Georgia Alabama clash in possible Southern Conference title game

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide meet on Thanksgiving Day in Birmingham with the conference title in view. Alabama has beaten Sewanee Georgia Tech and others, while Georgia has won four straight conference games and defeated South Carolina Vanderbilt Tennessee Virginia and Auburn. Debate surrounds whether the contest will settle the title as both teams boast strong scales in the season.

Michigan Towa Hawkeyes Wolverine Chicago Earl Britton Harold “Red” Grange Ohio Toy Miller Zuppke Rokusek Mublin Indiana Purdue Lafayette Minnnesote Illinois Vanderbilt Nashville Wenn Lidberg Atlanta Fia Georgia Birmingham Alabama Sewanee Ne Besinpi Kentucky Union Fur Rean Mississippi College Bulldogs Mrreer Yale Georgias Burman Criu

Academic Athletic Association to rule on academy dispute

Principal W W Bondurant of San Antonio Academy and President J F Howard called a midweek meeting of the Academic Athletic Association to resolve an eligibility dispute from last Saturday between San Antonio Academy and West Texas Military Academy. accusations centered on halvesback Hardt and fullback Jordt triggering a field surge and game delay. The league meeting is set for the City M C A at o clock.

W. W. Bondurant San Antonio Academy J. F. Howard Academic Athletic Association West Texas Military Academy Academy Hardt West Texas Fulback Jordt

Cage Leaguers to Draft New Constitution

The Sunday School Basketball Commission plans a new constitution to be presented at the next meeting. President JohnK Weber will draft the document and a regular league meeting assigned 15 teams into American National and Federal divisions. Weber will meet Thursday afternoon to finalize the Teague constitution.

Johnk. Weber M. CG. A Good Will Center St John’s Lutheran Prospect Hill Methodist First Presbyterian Travis Park Prospect Hill Baptist Grace Lutheran Newyer Heights Weber The Teague

Levi Out For Season as Haskell Routs Brown

Lawrence Kan Nov 19 John Levi giant fullback of the Haskell Indian team is out for the rest of the season after injuries suffered in the game against Brown University. Quarterback Carpenter also hurt against Brown will miss the remainder of the year.

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