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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1926

Page

7

Waco Tigers Set To Meet Breckenridge Eagles In Grid Clash

Local fans eye a clash between coach Paul Tyson's Waco Tigers and the Breckenridge Eagles at League Park. Waco arrives Tuesday. Brackenridge's Riley says his squad faces a tough test after a recent win over the Austin Maroons. Game time is 3 PM with key players adjusting after injuries.

San Anoio Paul Tyson Waco Tigers Breckenridge Wacosns Fightin’ Hagles Waco Eyson Brack Temple Tigers I. Anthony Waco Srocters Accordme Riley Brackenridge Linsetl Collins Svednesday

Carey Leads Cornell in 192% Season Scoring

Cornell captain and tackle Carey kicked 23 goals in the season with 28 goals after touchdown. One kick against Geneva was nullified by an offsides call. The article notes his 1,000 effort and high scoring pace for the year.

Ithaca Navy Emerson Carey Cornell Sterling Beot Geneva

Ponies Frogs Set Down to Business in Dallas

Coach Ray Morrison of Southern Methodist University prepares the Mustangs for the Thanksgiving Day game against Texas Christian University. Morrison expects a tough test from TCU, which he believes has one of the South’s best teams with eleven four year men. The Frogs’ strength makes a peak Mustang effort essential to stop the Purple avalanche from Fort Worth.

International News Service Dallas Ray Morrison Southern Methodist University Texas Christian University al Suf Morrison Froge T.C. U Mustangs Purple Avalanche Fort Worth

Frogs Set for Strong Lineup Against SMU in Dallas

Fort Worth November 23 The Horned Frogs of TCU prepared for a battle with Southern Methodist University in Dallas Thursday after a three day rest. Coach Matty Bell reports players in top condition and ready to field their strongest lineup of the season at Ownes Oval.

Tisumer EWE Selfice Fort Worth Horned- Frogs Terarx Christian University Southern Methodist University Dallas Matty Bell Frogs Ownes Oval

Brackenridge and Main Avenue face off in city girls soccer

The Brackenridge and Main Avenue girls meet at 4 pm Tuesday at Lions Field after a 0 0 first game. Coaches Edith Wilkens and Morris lead the teams with players including May Conway Ruth Scofield Alice Rentzel Louise Clem ents and Mabel Morris Gladys Hoffman Florence Brainard Emely Fugler Antoinette Cullen Dorothy Ess Edna Hill Betty Pate Mary Johnson Dorothy Gerlach and Theresa Franks.

San Antonio Fitle School Main Avenue Bracken- Tidge Lions Fish Edith’ Wilkens Brackenridge Miss Morris Alamo Heights Foullowing May Conway Ruth Scofield Alice Rentzel Louise Clements Garlie Besselies Mildred McCheny Audrey Lacey Ruth Ekieling Laura Murphy Bessie Cowsler Martha Fisher Mabel Morris Gladys Hoffman Florence Brainard Emely Fugler Antoinette Cullen Dorothy Ess Edna Hill Betty Pate Mary Johnson Dorothy Gerlach Theresa Franks

Tunney Denies Criticizing Shaw Literary Talent

Irene Tunney, world lightweight champion, says he did not intend to critique George Bernard Shaw's writing. He explains his recent remarks on Cashel Byron's Professions were misinterpreted as literary criticism and insists he would not advise Shaw on how to finish a work. He adds Shaw is among the era's greatest minds and he would not seek Shaw’s guidance in boxing.

Youngstown, Co Irene Tunney George Bernard Shaw Cashel Byron Tunney Shaw London Tunner Gnney Hin

Luling Eagles Schedule Notes From Local Play

The Luling Eagles have played six games to date, with three wins and three losses, reflecting a balanced start. Nixon appears in no further context in the provided text.

Luling Eagles Nixon Hgh Eagles

Snow Covers Army Navy Gridiron in Chicago Prep for Classic

Snow blankets Soldier Field as Army and Navy teams prepare for the upcoming game. Workers finish field details under a heavy canvas while a giant scoreboard rises above the stadium. Police plan traffic control and Navy and Army contingents are shuttled from hotels for practice sessions ahead of the clash.

Chicago Soldier Field Army Navy Lake Michigan Alleghenies South Side Stagg Field University of Chicago

Army Coach Predicts Closest Army Navy Game In Years

Coach Bill Jones predicts the Army Navy clash will be the closest and hardest fought in ten years. Navy is described as having one of the best teams. excitement builds as students cheer and the team practices under floodlights. The squad travels to Chicago for the Saturday game, with headquarters set at Cold Springs Country Club.

Army Navy Sumber Chicago Cold Springs Country Club

Navy Quietly Drills Far Into the Night

Annapolis reports Navy preparations for a key game as Coach Bil Ingram guides a first year staff to near peak form. Night practice at Farragut Field with spotlights and quiet drills extended late, as the undefeated squad focuses on tactics and individual assignments ahead of the upcoming clash.

Annapolis Navy Chicago Bil Ingram Naval Academy Farragut Brosehes Navi Ingram West Point Big Undefeated Srno

Lincoln Ball Club For Sale Still Available

Lincoln Nebraska November 93 a77. The Lincoln Western League baseball club remains for sale under owners Larry Arnold Tod Angeles despite reports of a sale. Moon Arnold’s best assent said today that Ducky Holmes and associates had purchased the club but no money changed hands and the deal was off.

Lincoln, Neb Lincoln Western League Baseball Club Cub Larry Arnold Tod Angeles Clon Moon Arnold Ducky Holmes

Ursinus Triumphs and Falls in Army Doubleheader

Ursinus faced three Army teams and split results with a 21 15 loss to Army after two ties and one win earlier. The piece laments substitutions and praises Ursinus and Yale Maryland glory while criticizing second-team play in major colleges.

221N A ROW FOR K O KING

Wichita report notes Hoot Burger of Dodge City achieving a long knockout streak by stopping Tiny Bill Morris of Los Angeles in the first round with a powerful jaw strike. Burger weighed 151 and Morris 200.

Wichita Kan Hoot Burger Dodge City Tiny Bill Morris Los Angeles Burger Morris

DeMolay to Play Brother Elevens in Kerrville

Melvin Wentworth announced the Kerrville De Molays will host a series of football games against brother elevens from nearby chapters. Albert Pike eleven manager and fullback Wentworth said Kerrville De Molays will be first to visit here as the high school season ends.

Antonio de Molays Melvin Wentworth Albert Pike Kerrville de Molays Wentworth

Burns Pounds Allegrini In Chicago Boxing Debut

Chick Burns of San Antonio won by technical knockout in the sixth round of a prelim to a heat. Al Allegrini of Los Angeles was knocked out as Burns with eight knockdowns dominated the bout at the Coliseum. Tiger Flowers then defeated Eddie Huffman in ten rounds with strong ring work and scoring.

Chicago Chick Burns San Antonio al Allegrini Los Angeles Tigers Eddie Hulfmin Buros Wallops Geve Egrim Burns Don Curley Chief Elkhart Carley Jim Savage Samond Universal Service Georgia Tiger Flowers Eddie Huffman Coliseum Atlanta Huffman Jack Tar Hddie Eddie Tiger Flowers Sailor Chuck Burns Tex Bob Tawson Birmingham Ala Jim Saufige Drew Henry Leonard Herbie Schaefer

Boxing Results From Across The Nation In Quick Notes

AP tally lists results from venues in Newark Pittsburgh Boston Baltimore Chicago Milwaukee New York Philadelphia El Paso Louisville and more. Notable outcomes include Eddie Anderson KO’s Cris Wohl in Wyoming and Tiger Flowers defending a middleweight title in Los Angeles.

The Associated Press Newark Eddie — Anderson Wyoming Cris T Wohl Serauter

McCoy Defeats Schwartz In 12-Round El Paso Bout

New York boxer Dizzy Schwartz earned a controversial decision over Johnny McCoy of El Paso in a 12 round main event at Tort Bliss. McCoy won six rounds, including the last four, with three rounds even according to many spectators.

EL Paso Tex Iezy Schwartz New York Johnny McCoy McCoy

Bears Add Nufer as Second Baseman from St. Joseph

Baseball fans hear of a new acquisition as Walter Nufer joins the San Antonio Bears from St. Joseph Missouri. Critics hail him as the best second baseman in the Western League last summer, signaling a key infield upgrade for the club.

San Antonio Bears St. Joseph Walter Nufer

Beack enridge Main Classic Draws Big Crowds

San Antonio reports attendance at the Beack enridge Main classic attracting over 9000 paid admissions for the Armistice day clash. The Temple Waco struggle last week at Temple drew about 7000 fans, the largest crowd yet in Bell County.

San Antonio Temple Bell County

Boxers Galore on Card at Laredo

A San Antonio roster headlines a Fort McIntosh Laredo boxing card with Ray Masias and Jimmy Barréra meeting in the main event. The eight-round bout features two locally based fighters and a long slate of four-round prelims includes Kid Thomas Polo Casares and Kid George.

Laredo San Antonio Fort Mclntosh Bobby Jackson Kid Jasenio Ray Masias Jimmy Barréra Kid Thomas Polo Casares Kid George

Nufer Deemed Western League Star to Join San Antonio

St Joseph fans hail Waikes Nufer as top second baseman in the Western league after a strong .290 season. The Saints owner J B Tracy sold Nufer to San Antonio, with Eddie Miller sent to St Joseph and $2000 cash changing hands as part of the deal.

St. Joseph Waikes Nater St.Joseph San Antonio Texas ‘Teague Geen Nufer Texas Joop Hint Minneapolis American Association Association Nafer Tracy Cams Nefer Saints Sandlits Omaha Wally The Sainte Eddie ‘Miller

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