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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

8

Tonight's Big Wrestling Bout Draws City Interest

Fans anticipate a heated match at Berthoven Hall between Pet Brows, world middleweight champion, and Jock Clapham, top light heavyweight, with both promising a career defining performance. Trainers arrived fit and ready as the Metropolitan Athletic Club event goes on sale to the public. The four round undercard opens at 4 30 with a four round idle set before the main bout.

Lown Clapham Nughty Nen Cfty AL Apy Alato Advange Sale Metropolitan Athletic Club Gome

Football Elevens to Clash Saturday at Army Post

Two football elevens from the Second West Virginia Infantry and the Third District of Columbia meet at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Army post elimination series. Captain Walt Johnson promotes the event for the Newput News cup, predicting a banner showdown with an even chance as both teams prepare with care. Admission is free.

Bettie West Virginia Infantry District of Columbia Walt ©. Johnson

Big Five Beats Second Wisconsin In Tenpin Match

Big Five defeated Second Wisconsin by a wide margin in a tenpin match. Pat Thomas starred for the Big Five with high series and a strong second game, while Captain Hanus added solid scoring. The opener and final games showed the team's overall dominance as Wagen, Fehr, and Hearn posted notable totals.

Big Wisconsin Tenpinquirres Uhre Pat Thomas Bowline Capuiin Hanus Besset Hearn

New York American League Club Plans Major Stadium Expansion

November 24 report says the New York American League baseball club announced plans to build a double deck grand stand seating 25 000 with bleachers to total 30 000 capacity. A. Johnson, president of the American League, said ground agreement remains and likely won't be ready before 1915.

Yanks Phin Imiesse Palhicagu A. Johnson

Northwestern Ohio State clash tops Western Conference slate

Northwestern meets Ohio State in the key conference game that could decide the title as Minnesota, Chicago, and Wisconsin also clash in the closing weekend. Indiana faces Purdue as muddled standings enter the final schedule with every outcome still possible.

Gates and Waddicl Top Lane Bowlers in League

Gates and Waddicl led the Hal Tenpin League with high scores as partners in a commanding win. The Swifts' 761 to 836 score shows their dominance, while other players posted lower totals and tight matches. The Morris Packing quint and Gnawm Footrie face scheduling in upcoming games.

Bob Gates Cievex Wedding Hal Tenpin League Seri Mehl Ian Ind al- Ahour Nui Morris Packing Company Quint Footrie

Fragmentary OCR note hints at names and places

Incomplete text mentions Vowtbitt Hest Mt Gunliare and Welfind Collie with a series of unclear numbers and locations. References University of South Carolina and Crekihe AT Hneon appear, but most details are unreadable.

Vowtbitt Hest Mt Gunliare Iqlson Neue Ch Welfind Collie Tye West Newbvorry Crekihe Hneon Murchan University of South Carolina

St Louis Beats St Marys in Fast Local Football Tilt

The St Louis College eleven defeated St Mary's College 18 to 10 at League ark. Dominguez starred at right halfback scoring one touchdown and long gains, while Sweeney and Lack added touchdowns. Kicking was erratic with no goals. Details list the lineups and referees for the close, high speed game.

St. Louis College St. Mary's College Gsimo Dominguez Rambinihile Sweeney Kickers Tynan Pancoast St. Mary's St. Louis St. Marcy's Sade

Players Fraternity Demands Contracts Stand Pat

New York reports Major and minor league players allied with the Baseball Players Fraternity will refuse to sign contracts until the National Association grants recent requests. President David Pulia says the association must act. a large player majority backs the move. The frater nity cites last season contracts by May Keating and John Henry from Washington with injury clauses as context.

New York Baseball Turers National Association Hhe Quinor David Pulia Mutts Fam Iam New Orleans Fultz Haireman Herrman Natta Convision May Keating John Henry Washington Fults

Texas Aggies Defeat Dallas University 20 to 6

Farmers beat Dallas University 20 to 6 in Collegi Station Texas as Thornton left end suffered a broken collarbone. Dallas scored first in the opening quarter before the Farmers took control.

Dallas University Collegig Station Tex Texas A Dalfas Thornton Warriors pKa Rian

Eleven Abandons Strike as Washington to Face California

Eleven of the University of Washington varsity football team vote to abandon a strike sparked by faculty pension concerns involving left tackle William Grimm and proceed to face the University of California on Thanksgiving Day. The lineup features Blige Chapman and Thomas at back positions with Grimm cleared after misconduct charges. game details note referees, venues, and kickoff timing.

Shatile Wash University of Washington Wiliam Grimm We University of California Grimm

Pirates Bar Hot Springs Pittsburg National Club Report

Fragmented OCR notes describe Pittsburg National Club events at Pirates Bar in Hot Springs. Mentions Mae Pittsherg, locals debating travel to a southern point, caretaker duties, and disputed timing with unclear dialogue and period slang.

Pittsherg Mae Pittsburg National Club Agk

Tie Game SAn Margos and Southwestern College Eleven

South Texas Normal and Southwestern University of Georgetown played a hard fought game to end in a tie. Normal scored a first quarter touchdown through Thorax but failed the kick. In the second quarter Southwestern moved near the goal and scored a touchdown but missed the extra point.

San’ Margos Tes South Texas Normal Southwestern University Georgetown Hwever

Chicago Bowlers Lead In Middle West Bowling Meet

Chicago team members Tayi and Shaw led the women’s events in the Middle West bowling tournament held Thursday. Spellman of Tulsa posted a 648 in singles while Sellers of Wes Alabama remained among the leaders.

SF. Lolis Moov H Tayi J. Shaw Chicago Spellman Tulsa Okla Wes Aloinea Atill

Harvard Yale Duel Prep Amid Heavy Bowl Conditions

Harvard to train at New London and Yale to rehearse signals behind gates at Yale Field as both sides brace for a heavy field in the upcoming game. The bowl atmosphere and damp footing threaten to slow offenses including Casey of the Crime.

Harvard Long Guad Yale New London Ember Ain Casey Conn

Pulp to News Paper at University of Maine

The University of Maine offers pulp and paper study with options in business management organization editing and reporting paper making and forestry. Students gain practical experience across divisions from woodland to sale attracting diverse learners including Ra Jamnathapur Sharma Ree from India studying bamboo fiber methods.

Orewe University of Maine Rapmanathapur Sharma Ree India University of Bombay Maine Pulp and Paper Department Hoe

Lone Star Rifle Club Semi weekly shoot crowns Barbera Wirs

Barbera Wirs topped rivals with 98 of 100 in the Lone Star Rifle Club semi weekly shoot. L Weekmann Jun. tied for second with 87 as close competition echoing Tuesday night. Rain delayed setup, with workmen rolling turf and seating partially complete for next event. The Yale debate remains unsettled as athletes collide for top marks.

Barkers Lone Star Hifle L. Weekmann Caldwell Moa Thaker Menn Wolfram Ronft

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