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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1912
Page
6
Yale's eleven faces Harvard in New Haven with Harvard favored in early betting as crowds fill hotels and rail yards. Notes on historical scoring rules frame the game while teams prepare for a 1 p m kickoff amid warm public interest and extensive preparations.
Yale supporters hoped for a repeat of past momentum as Yale faced Harvard at New Haven with Harvard favored. The game follows prior meetings where neither side scored, and other eastern matchups included Lafayette at Lehigh, Army at Syracuse, and Navy versus NYU at Annapolis.
In the City Ninepin league on Muth's alleys the Owls beat the Larks two pins in the deciding final inning after a strong first game 284 to 252. G Huntress led with twelve nines across both matches while the Larks fought back in game two to a 268 266 finish.
The St Louis college team and Battery C were set to meet this afternoon at 3 30 on the college grounds after morning sun dried the field. The Army eleven rode momentum from a win over West Texas while the collegians showed class this season in what builders to be a close, evenly contested game.
A string of cancellations due to wet fields hits Texas football, with four local teams scuttling scheduled games and Austin reporting grounds unplayable. The Texas Farmers lose to Kansas Aggies at College Station after a second quarter fumble set up the first score and an late interception sealed another. a straight drive secured a Farmers touchdown and a goal from placement.
Manager McGown confirmed High will meet West Texas on Thanksgiving, ending debate over the season finale. Basketball buzz grows with nightly minor games across city gyms, foreshadowing a tight San Antonio race after Thanksgiving.
Harvard shows advantage in defense offense and open play with Sam Felton as reliable end and Lefty Flynn as top punter. Brickley leads drop kicks while Felton and Brickley combine effectively on punting and kickoffs. Hollister and Mithholland serve as capable substitutes for kick duties.
The Laurel Heights and Country club golf teams postpone today’s match to tomorrow at 2 PM due to heavy rains. Captain W J Lyons asks last Saturday’s players to attend for same day pairings. F W Maule to set cup class rules with eight players per class and cross class challenges to spur 32 contestants.
In Indianapolis Jack Dillon beat Kid Clark of Columbus after police halted the fight at the end of the second round. Dillon knocked Clark down twice and the challenger could not continue.
Kansas Agricultural and Mechanical College upsets Texas A and M 13 to 10, the first loss of the season for Texas. Scoring came from a fumbled punt on the ten yard line in the second quarter and an interception return late. Higginbotham added a third quarter field goal for Texas.
George H. Lambert, secretary of the Golf Shop of Chicago, tours Laurel Heights Golf Club and lauds its course. He notes Chicago builders and Kansas City golfers, mentions a $75,000 fund drive for a new course, and predicts San Antonio winter golf activity will grow. Lambert plans to play at Laurel Heights during his stay.
Fred Snodgrass centerfielder for the New York Nationals faces a breach of promise suit filed by Nellie K. Franks. She seeks $75,000 claiming consent to marriage on January 15, 1908 and that he later married Josephine Vickers while she remained his fiancée. Snodgrass is wintering in Southern California.
Holland England and Canada finished first in the American cup competition for the $750 trophy. Holland will retain the cup and bring it back to the United States to defend it, marking the country’s second win. Mona Dunn’s horse Biskra won the high jump at 6 feet 6 inches and previously cleared 6 feet 2 inches at The Hague last year.
Mrs. Charles Heuermann won first with 74 pins in the Tur ner Ladies Bowling turkey bowl yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Hummert was second with 71 and Mrs. L. Seidel third with 70 as more than twenty members entered and posted strong scores.
Vanderbilt and Auburn face off at Rickwood Field in Birmingham for the southern championship. Vanderbilt lists all players fit except captain Hardage while Auburn appears strongest. Officials say Auburn is taking every chance in the big game as the largest Birmingham crowd is expected. Rex Billiard Parlor ad intrudes with visit invitation.
A new high run was set yesterday in three cushion billiards at Alexanders. White, scratchman at 25 in class A, scored seven in his 47th inning to beat King 25 to 12 in 77 innings. Garcia beat Leske 15 to 4 in 53 innings in class B play. Dr J R Cunningham Osteopath.
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