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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1924
Page
3
The author surveys top college games shaping Saturday's slate. Yale hosts Harvard in a classic rivalry while Princeton Michigan style battles loom. Illinois vs Ohio State and Cal versus Stanford are weighed for form, morale, and potential upsets in a vivid season preview.
Cleveland bantamweight Carl Tremaine defeated Philadelphia challenger Bobby Wolgast in twelve rounds in Toledo on November 22. Wolgast pressed the action but Tremaine punished him soundly, while Tommy Murray out-boxed Louis D Arco in the same twelve-round card.
Drake University faces Iowa State in a Missouri Valley Conference clash that could decide the title. A Drake win would yield a 4-0-1 conference record, besting all rivals. After the game, Drake heads to Gainesville to meet the University of Florida on Thanksgiving Day.
In a rough section V6 contest Edgar Allan Poe upset the dopy Fi diy by beating Page Edgar Allen Poe defeated Thomas Nelson Page to secure an undisputed lead for Hawthorne in the division. Nathaniel Hawthorne blanked Ralph Waldo Frerson 6 0 while Jonel Chandler Starris won 6 0 against Sidney Tanner YW and Mark Dwaine beat Washington Irving Elgar Allen Poe 1 0.
Notre Dame is seen as a heavy favorite against Northwestern in Chicago as Rockne’s squad aims for a national title. Northwestern, weaker in offense, relies on Ralph Baker to shoulder its attack while Notre Dame fields its deep squad and famed Four Horsemen lineup in a tense pregame setting.
Detroit lawyer Sage earned a ten round decision over Britton the New York middleweight with seven rounds in his favor on November 28 in Detroit. The same card featured Teakle over Rea in a ten round bout and Bahleher victory in Biloxi.
Remount Depot on the tin road hosts about 50 entries for fast pony races starting 1 30 pm with 30 horses listed for varied sprint distances. A horse show begins at 10 am with multiple classes from walk trot to pony events and a lively afternoon program, while public buses run from the Army post line to the grounds. The event, second Remount meet this year, aims to draw heavy spectator turnout and inform winter mooting plans.
Major King and Lt Clark head a ten man selection for two teams the Yellowjackets and the Whips to represent Fort San Houston in December polo tournaments at Mexico City. Other picks include Maj Andrews Lt Fitch and Lt Lapham from various units. Sunday trial games at Harbord Field precede travel fund drive with $1 car parking to raise trip money.
The Good Will Center basketball squad reversed routine by dining at the Original Mexican Restaurant before their season opener. Guests included Rev jana Mrs. Lewis McVea and Miss Myrtle Fait.
Chicago braces for a fever pitch as Wisconsin visits Stagg Field to duel Chicago for the undisputed title. Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio State also chase claims while Northwestern Notre Dame, Minnesota Vanderbilt, Purdue Indiana join regional showdowns in the final week.
The second of Bowie's four big features, the Gadsden D. Bryan memorial Sandicap, spans two miles for all ages with added money of 10000 dollars. Top entrants include Wise Counsellor pointed for the race, Donaghee tied the mile and furlong track record in the Prince, George, Shuffle Along, Princess Do reen, Senator Norris, Spot Cash, and Senalado, all showing strong form this meet. Wise Counsellor carries 123 pounds among five year olds, Prince Hamlet bears the top 95 pounds.
Denver November report of two Mountain Conference football games as key title deciders. Colorado Boulder hosts Colorado Aggies with a Colorado victory likely clinching the championship. an Aggie win could tie the race and spark a possible post season Denver game. Colorado College meets Wyoming in Colorado Springs with Colorado College slight favorite to win.
In Phoenix on November 22, officials halted a cooperative culling plan for the Kaibab deer herd in the Grand Canyon region after three Utah cooperators were arrested for possessing deer out of season. Foresters said no interference with the plan to move about 5000 deer to the Tusayan forest, while the vast herd of over 30,000 suffers from scarce forage.
In Culver City California the Puente Fulton bout is recalled as prosecutors prepare next Wednesday for trials charging Tony Fuente Fulton and managers with violating state prize fighting law. Testimony questions framed fights and Fulton denies any setup to fix the result.
The ten round bout between Lukie Tenner of Savannah and Tommy McDuff of Indianapolis was ruled no contest in the seventh round by Referee Lea Shea after McDuff refused to engage following warnings. Tenner did not deliver a decisive punch to end the fight. Dick Leonard of Savannah beat Frank Moran of New Orleans in a separate ten round bout. Joe Stecher defeated Dick Daviscourt in a three fall wrestling match at Wichita with scores of falls 34 minutes, 14 minutes, and Stecher earned the decisive third fall with a scissors hold. Preliminary saw Jim Browning and Jim Lonitos wrestle to a draw.
The Stanford vs. California football clash at Berkeley looms as Pacific Coast Conference title showdown. Stanford, with veteran players though missing Cleaveland for invalid three-year limit, faces a Bears squad rested from weeklong prep in foothills. Crowd plans include 73,000 seats and special trains as kickoff nears at 2 30 p m.
Nov 22 The Southern California team faces Idaho as they prepare for a Pasadena New Year’s Day game. USC manager Gwynney says a victory will secure a possible Notre Dame matchup, contingent on results in Los Angeles and the Notre Dame-Northwestern bout.
The eleventh Breeders Futurity for two year olds drew eleven entries as fall racing winds down in Kentucky. Whitney and Breckinridge entries led, with Kentucky Cardi carrying top weight of 127 pounds. Other candidates included Oh Susanna, Candy Kid, and Supremus Almadel as bettors favored Whitney and Kentucky cards. Baseball note follows.
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