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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1928

Page

18

Quality in Week's Football Schedule Galashes Big Rivalries

Eastern college football curates a lean schedule with Yale against Harvard and Carnegie Tech meeting NYU among the notable pairings. Princeton faces Navy while Penn State, Penn, and Washington and Jefferson loom. Yale jab at Harvard or Pitt may define title chatter as teams eye Thanksgiving clashes.

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Carnegie Tech aims for national title after season of wins

Carnegie Tech football remains undefeated with victories over Pils Georgetown and Notre Dame. Captain Harpster is highlighted as the star in the center photo punting and leading the team toward a potential national championship.

Pils Georgetown Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Harpster

May Change St. Ed's Big Game Date

Fans want the St. Ed’s and Be Edward’s Calverlty football clash moved from Thanksgiving Day to Sunday December 2. Opponents on the athletics board debate whether the shift increases crowd size or harms the local social event.

St. Ed BS Maria University Be. Edward's Calverslty Bath Weevens Lowever Bt Mets Tesas-Agzic Aestin Lessne Park

Sul Ross Runs Up 27 7 Score in Football Game

Alpine Texas November 20 Sul Ross College Lobos defeat the Tapleton Aggies 27 to 7 in a fast game. Neill scored on a plunge after a fumble return by Wicker. Spearman added a late score and Coven caught a second quarter TD as Tapleton held in the fourth.

Alpine Tes Snly Rats Lobos Obos Eovther Tapleton Tigbe

Scouts Battle Fangs In Junior Academic Gridiron

The Madison Tigers fell to the Broadway Sporting Goods team 12 to 10 on Lions Field. Bareback scored a Panthers yard TD with Burke and Bitt and Gortz each contributing touchdowns for the Tigers in a tight junior academic league game.

St. Mery's Ron Barebeck Barteck Ron Burke Muler Bitt

Fitzsimmons Knocks Out Gemas in Third Round

Wichita Kansas report says heavyweight champion Jim Fitzsimmons of San Antonio defeated George Gemas of Philadelphia in the third round of a 40 round bout at the Ford arena. Fitzsimmons weighed 179 1 2 pounds Gemmas 183.

Fitzsimmons Gemas Wichita Kaz Red Fitssimmons San Antonio Tex George Gemae Philadelphia Pitzrimaong Gemmaa

Brundage Named Next Head of Amateur Athletic Union

New York Nov 20 Avery Brundage of Abicaza is elected to succeed Murray Wulbert as AAU president. He has been prominent in athletics and is a three time all around national champion. The convention also tackles constitution changes to bridge college and club athletics and allows college undergraduates to compete in AAU meets with faculty certification as proof of amateur status.

Seether New York Amatter Athletic Union Todes Avery Brundage Abicaza Murray Vwulbert Brondtxe Central Association Gustavur U. K Kirby West Point Annapolia Individua Onis Mithipmen Cadete Frank Tusies Woiser Chicato Boston Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Wichie Cincinnati

Fifteen Die In Football Fatalities Across Level of Play

New York reports the fifteenth football season fatality as Mark Carey dies after a heel injury during a game at Chester High School. The death toll includes three college players Miles Fox, James Fenton, and Teo Golaeu from rival schools. the rest were high school players as authorities review safety.

New York Mark Carey Kullanthee W. Vas Carey Chester Heh Sehool Thad Devel Hos Miles Pox Neral Academy Jamen Fenton Hols Cross Tew Goalreau Villar Nova Vilains Opsandla Playera. Peepee

Stribling Struggles to Secure Rival for New York Bout

The New York date approval for Andy Mitchell of Long Beach to face Young Stribling was cancelled after the New York State Athletic Commission signaled rejection at Friday’s meeting. Garden officials said Tammy Tourhran was targeted but declined due to insufficient prep time.

New York Ate Andy Mitchell Long Beach Cal Keacsweishi Tammy Tourhran Pbamefon Tomamy Bref

Minnesota Has Heavy, Yet Light Football Team Says Spears

Coach Clarence Spears of Minnesota argues his squad is not the heaviest yet among the strongest in the Big Ten. He cites optical illusions from uniforms and notes that writers still call Minnesota one of the nation’s heaviest teams as they prepare to face Wisconsin in the final regular game.

Minneapolis Clarence Spears Minnesota

Starr County Hunter Bags 26 Point Buck

Owen Scott shot a 26 point buck in Starr County on Sunday morning, described as the largest deer killed there in recent years. The animal drew local interest due to its distinctive markings and the rarity of such a find in the area.

Starr County Ty FE Owen Scott

Proposal Would Tax All Pro Sports in Chicago Area

A bill proposes a three percent city tax on all professional sports in Chicago and surrounding areas. Alterman Wallinzn Rawms, sponsor of the measure, says the tax could raise prices for admission to major events. The plan faces questions over impacts on teams, venues, and fans.

Chicago Ummagu CFI Alterman Wallinzn Mdirinyanns Sparta Enon

Marshall High Takes Ninth Straight Win in District Tilt

In a tight showdown Monday, Marshall High extended its win streak to nine by edging Nnecsorhes High 20 to 0 in a district contest. Mare and SARSITALA led the offense as the loaders shifted momentum late.

Marshall HI Sarsitala Nox Ufi Mareshall Fish Loader Trintciet Nnecsorhes High O Bere Peare

John's Lutheran Girls Play Brooks Memorial Team

The St. John's Lutheran girls team will play Brooks Memorial church girls on Thursday at eight in the Hr. John's court.

T. John's Lutheran Girls Brooks St. John's Laithersa Dalek Ranket Hall Qilay Brooks Memorial Church Hr. John'n Court

Collegiate Eleven Beats Boerne Sooners 19 to 0

Utah earns an invitation to face West Virginia in Morgantown next season after a decisive 19 to 0 victory over Boerne Sooners Sunday afternoon at home in Salt Lake City. West Virginia, Utah, Morgantown, Salt Lake City, November 20.

Collegiates Boerne Sooners Borrn Oy Kan Aptenta Taorne Boonnre Utah West Virginia Salt Lake City University of Utah University of West

Judge Steffen Leads Carnegie Football and Court Roles

In Pittsburgh on November 20, Judge Walter D. Steffen of the Chicago Superior Court is highlighted for coaching Carnegie Tech football. The article notes his dual career, detailing his September coaching stint at Carnegie and his return to the bench, plus past victories including a 10 to 0 win over Notre Dame.

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Austin High School Maroon Band Heads to San Antonio

About 500 rooters accompany the Austin High School Maroon Band as it travels by bus to San Antonio next Saturday for a scheduled engagement. A band spokesman said the trip will include a performance and a short parade through the city.

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Pro Golfers Name Site for PGA Championship

Cleveland hosts a selection meeting as golfers choose a site for the 20 event of the Professional Golfers Association of America. A final decision is expected early in December with details to be announced.

Cleveland Ohio Gi—hanta Farhara Oni Wan Selecci Golfers’ Association of America

Sablosky Steps Down as Dallas Official

Sablosky resigns as chief stockholder and president of the Dating basebuty cil and secretary under 9, announcing retirement. Officers named to replace him include Sol Torerfura as president and We TL Bilis as secretary-treasurer.

Texan Sablosky Dating Basebuty Cil Auic Hodneed Phos Forlude Weed Medunkin Sol. Torerfura We TL Bilis Sececrars Hoblosky Vens Axzan Chis Central Yirnaanre

Hockey teams playing again in New York arena duel

New York angels host Montreal Maroons as part of NHL action. Canadiens and Maroons split their opening games while Bruins and tankers also win, other matchups see Maple Leafs facing Ottawa and Penguins traveling to Chicago in a flurry of early season games.

New York Heller Cigll National Hockey Ponton Reunie Canadiens Marcons Tankers Bruins Uden Sceani Toronto Maple Bears Ottawa Senators Ica T Wittuburgh Iusels Chicago Brncklawke

Three-Eye League Adopts Rookie Rule and Officers

At the Three-Eye league baseball officials meeting the rookie five-player rule was adopted and officers were re elected. The session approved a wartime style schedule and revenue timing changes with mentions of prizes and Keanon.

Keanon Sesson

Vanderbilt Fullback Fractures Back in Injury Setback

Vanderbilt fullback Yashville, named in the report, suffered a fractured spine, ending his season and prompting concerns over the Commodores roster as the team faces Tennessee. Schwartz reportedly sustained a back injury during a Saneday game, complicating the lineup ahead of future contests.

Yashvilee Enn AreBill Belwartx Vandeeldly Tal Back Heemier University of Tennessee Schwartz

Women Begin City Golf Matches at Brackenridge Park

The Bayan City Women’s Golf Championship opened Tuesday at Brackenridge Park Links. Qualifiers from Monday left players in two flights with draws including J.R. Durborrow versus Humes and Mrs. Humiles in First Flight and Mrs H H Grananam in Second Flight with byes and several matchups listed for continued play.

Pattinge Tor Brackenridge Park St. Turhoeven Neuul Che Puesidns Pirst J. R. Durborrow Humiles Helen Moeggeve Allen Lally Mies June Kuebler SC. Young Twey Seeligeon HH. H. Grranam Mes. I Sngolls

Boxing Roundup of Fights Across Cities and Upsets

A jumbled boxing results snippet lists bouts in Philadelphia, Trenton, Cleveland, New York, Newark, Columbus, and more. Figures include Johnny McCry, Abe Lucky, Frankie Wate, and Sammy Bunck with various outpoints and knockouts noted amid sparse details.

Philadelphie Ujnnafartines Npaid Termny Murphy Trenton Ily Walthen Cleveland Dackie Hiking Ion New York Augusta Abe Lucky Aurun- Fa Deckert Abs Maton Ditch Ntyang Haul Bill Mortis Augusts New York Kir Aberolate Jackie Schweitzer Ruby Vollsigith New Ee Arkn Jimmy Watl Sammy Bunck New York Ray Sin Phoenix McCorgary Oklrinms

Prospect Hill Boys Take Intermaedium Jongie Noel Title

The Prospect LM team wins the intermedium event at court by defeating rivals in a close match. Key players include Janiors, Sanmilers, Seeiry, Stenwn, Johnson, Moffatt, Tinga, and Cox among others.

Reneet Mil Bunch Fr Intermaedium Jongie Noel Janiors

Northwestern Dartmouth grid showdown in Hanover

Northwestern Dartmouth clash looms in Hanover with Marsters wearing a luck charm once worn by Houdini and the team seeking to ride momentum. The feature notes a historic magic charm and mentions past upsets against Cornell Harvard and others, framed as a notable pregame card.

Hanover N. ID UPI Northwestern Dartmouth Frankton Dartmouth Hack Ilis Cornel Ife Mole Harvard Tartriputh

Horween Named Harvard Football Coach After Casey

Rumors solidify that Walter Horween will coach Harvard football next season replacing Casey. The move follows Horween’s prior work directing Harvard’s program during transitions and comes amid speculation about contract terms and timing.

Lions Name H Endelbert Engelbert Captain For St Marks

Vilines Engelbert, veteran star of the St Mark's Lions, was elected captain for the coming season. Engelbert has played with St Mark's since 1909 and follows Tommy Gish, who has served since 1916, in the role.

Vilines Ditch Engelbert St. Mark's Lions Engelbert Tan Rand Tommy Gish

Girls Organize Sunday School Basketball League

Ten teams expected as churches organize a Sunday school girls basketball league. A meeting at Trasin Park Sothodint Church will gather churches to enter teams and confirm intentions. Beacon Fill Haptiste St John's Tutheran South Ban Ane tonto Baptist Benaks Memmrin Methodist Trovin Park Methodist shown as entrants.

Soneed Trasin Park Wiz

Association to Melt Thy Interontanal Lawnery

Fragmentary text mentions an association and a date near November 20 but lacks clear events, names, or locations to form a coherent item.

Sibk Lorente Gonada

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