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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1924

Page

9

Minneapolis Millers to Train in San Antonio for 1925

The Minneapolis Millers of the American Association will bring 30 to 40 players and staff to San Antonio for spring training starting March 1 1925. Manager Mike Kelly will lead the club purchased last winter from the Cantillons, with affiliations to the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds. Exhibition games with Texas clubs are planned as major league teams skip Texas camps.

Minneapolis Millers American Association San Antonio Tom Conner San Antonio Baseball Club Michael Joseph Kelly Mike Kelly Millers Kelly and Associates Kelley Kelly St. Paul Minneapolis Trai Texas Lone Star State Florida Boston Red Sos New Orleans Heinemann Park Valibie New York Yanks Cincinnati Reds

Griffith Makes Johnson Big Offers To Stay In Washington

Washington Nov 25 Walker Johnson veteran star of the Senators has been offered two contracts with higher pay since the failed bid for the Oakland Pacific Coast League club but has not signed. Griffith says rumors of St Paul interest are baseless and Johnson would consider a Pac Coast deal if Washington waives its rights. Salary is 12000 dollars with two contract options. Johnson returns from hunting to awaiting calls about Oakland or St Paul deals.

Washington Walker Tohngon Senators Oakland Clark C. Griffith Johnson St. Paul American Association Griffith Pacific Coast United States Engel Rem Walter Johnson Jon Minnesota California George M. Weiss New Haven

Bowling crown claim sparks Des Moines upset at Mid West meet

P Pitt of the Silver Seals Soda Co of J Louis posted 688 in the singles at the Mid West bowling tourney Monday night, surpassing F Sherwood of St Louis by 28. Des Moines five-man teams failed to topple leaders in the quintet division. today's slate features Des Moines contestants only.

Des Moines Towa

Rubber contest expected in annual Army Navy game

The Army and Navy football teams enter Saturday's game with 12 wins each in the series dating to 1990 and three ties overall. In 26 meetings Army leads 268 to 180, a shift from past lopsided scores as Navy has claimed three victories since the war and last year produced a scoreless tie.

United States Military Naval Army

Featherweights protest decisions in boxing tournament

In New York on November 25 managers Kaplan Lombardo and Kramer protest the commission's choice to retain two eliminated featherweights in the tournament for the champion title vacated by Johnny Dundee. The session follows disputes over semi final entrants and a disputed Kramer vs Dundee result with Curley banned.

New York Louis Kid) Kaplan Meriden Conn Danny Kramer Philadelphia Jose Lombardo Panama Johnnny Dundee State Athletic Commission Joe Wanighteys Babe Berman Billy DeFor Bobby Garcia Camp Holabird Mike Dundee Rock Island Kaplan Lombardo Kramer Dundee Dick Curley Curley Haley

Washington 10 Play Cincinnati in Exhibition at Orlando

Washington Senators the world champions will meet the Cincinnati Reds in an exhibition in Orlando, Florida on March 1 as part of a tentative spring training schedule announced by Cincinnati president August Herrmann. The Reds depart February 28 with pitchers and catchers. rest of squad follows for a month in Florida. games to be arranged with American and minor league clubs before returning to Cincinnati around April 11.

Cincinnati Washington Senators Cincinnati Nationals Orlando Fla August Herrman Detr Cleveland Reds Marth Florida

Reds Claim Brower for Use in Trade

Cincinnati manager Jack Hendricks says the Reds have claimed outfielder and first baseman Frank Brower of the Cleveland Americans on waivers. The move could lead to a deal to strengthen the club, though it is not certain whether the Reds will gain Brower as other American League clubs may refuse to waive.

Cincinnati Ohio Jack Hendricks Cincinnnati Nationals Frank Brower Cleveland Americans Waivers Reds Brower Washington

Izzard Wins New English Lightweight Title in Swavon Bout

In a twenty round match at the National Sporting Lad in Swavon last night Izzard defeated Hern Hill of Doncaster to claim the New English Lightweight Championship and the Lonsdale belt. The windy conditions challenged both fighters but Izzard rallied near the finish and earned the awards.

Swavon Lightwright Great Britain Hern Hill Doncaster

Women Golfers Play Final Match at Club

John Robert W. DB reports on the San Antonio Country Club final match between Mrs. Honges and Mes. W. 3B. Thandiey Monday. Honges, medalist, defeated her opponent 6 and 4 in Tuesday action.

John Robert W San Antonio Country Club Honges Mes. W

Carlin Beats Delay Kid Williams In New Orleans Bout

In a fifteen round contest in New Orleans the fighter Carlin defeated Delay Kid Williams of Shreveport. The bout featured a close decision after a hard fought match as Carlin held the edge in most rounds.

Carlin Delos Williams Orleans Kid Carlin Jeanette

Longhorns Face Aggies Amid Struggles and Last-Year Veterans

In Austin Texas on November 29 the Texas Longhorns prepare for a key game against the Aggies. The squad, battle scarred by a weak season and injuries, relies on fighting spirit as several seniors cap their final year. Captain Jim Marley and other leaders end their Steer careers, while freshmen look to carry future hope.

Aistin Tex University of Texas Eam Aggies Texas Texers Ates Tk Shearer Settegast Bible and Trothgeb Jim Marley Cotton Davvault Serviee Ta. Berry Ben Dave Allen Bud Sprague Gid Dewey Smalley Longhors Lesas

Texas A and M Football Classic Broadcast Plans

The Thanksgiving Day Texas A and M game at Memorial Stadium will be broadcast by University of Texas station WOM. Capt. 1 Theodore Belmont will announce with assistance from J. Austen Hanter and Mr. Hunter. The transmission uses 268 meters.

WCM Austin Austin Tex Memorial Stadium University of Texas J. Austen Hanter Theodore Belmont. Ia Hunter WOM Jeneth

Grange Praised After Gridiron Banquet Remarks

At the Illinois football banquet Coach Robert C. Zuppke lauded the team’s mental and physical achievement and compared Red Grange with Jack Dempsey and Babe Ruth. He noted Grange endured three times as much punishment for college glory, while George Huff praised intercollegiate contests as wholesome for families.

Tabana Robert C. Zuppke Illinois Zuppke Red” Grange Jack Dempsey Bave Ruth Grange Dempsey George Huff

Giants and White Sox End European Tour

Paris November 26 The New York Giants and Chicago White Sox finished a goodwill baseball tour in Europe. Manager McGraw called the trip a success despite several thousand dollars lost, saying the goal was entertainment and to plant the seed of baseball in Europe.

Paris New York Giants Chicago White Sox Europe United States McGraw

Southwestern College Star Dies After Bethany Game

Elliot son Ogrosky a Southwestern College football basketball and track star died in Winfield Kansas from a ruptured vein after a Bethany Southwestern game. Thanksgiving games with St Marys were cancelled per Coach Bates.

Winfield Kan Ellison Ogrosky Southwestern College Bethany

Pennsylvanians Seek Revenge as Cornell Test Looms

The Penn football team, undefeated aside from a tie with Penn State, prepares to meet Cornell on Franklin Field in the thirty first annual clash. Key players Thomas and Laird lead an in shape lineup as Captain Ren McGraw and Albert Kreuz bolster the backfield. Syracuse favored at the Vollo Grounds, while other Eastern matchups feature Columbia, Dartmouth, and Marquette battles ahead.

Associated Treas New York Philadelphia Pennsylvania Cornell Franklin Field Tenn Gil Dobbs m Penn State Whetstone Eni Thomas Penn LaFayette Joe Laird Ren McGraw Albert Kreuz Philadelphians Dartmouth Nale Syracuse Columbia Volo Grounds Upstate Percy Wtaughton Morningside Heights Walter Koppisch Romer John McBride Sterling Kold West Virginia Washington and Jefferson Morgantown Pittsburgh University of Vermont Milwaukee Wis Marquette Boston College

Thanksgiving Grid Highlights Add Contrast to Mid West

Thanksgiving Day features two major games Marquette vs Vermont and Detroit vs Mol of Canada with a Detroit McGill mix of Canadian and American play. Notre Dame readies for Camogie Tech at Pittsburgh ahead of Pasadena tilt while Walter Steffen’s eastern eleven coaches the opposition.

Chicago Marquette University of Milwaukee Vermont University of Detroit Mol Canada Gaame

Pittsburgh Runners Upset at Intercollegiate Cross Country

Pittsburgh University won the intercollegiate varsity cross country championship with 57 points at Van Cortlandt Park, upsetting Yale favorite Mec Smith and top teams Harvard and Syracuse. G Liee led the flat six mile race with a fourth place finish. teammates Corbett Schroedell Howell and Kerr followed inside the top 30.

Pittsburgh York Pittsburgh University Mec” Smith Yale Harvard Syracuse G. Liee Vancortlandt Park Corbett Schroedell Howell Kerr

Beaumont Negroes Meet San Antonio and Beaumont Teams

Douglas High School of San Antonio and Chariton High of Beaumont, two negro schools, will field football teams at Schwab Field Friday afternoon at an unspecified hour. The contest is said to determine the state negro high school football championship.

Amphiagonistic Golfer Arrives With Short Days

Chicago reports a new golf style called amphiagonistic, combining outdoor and indoor play as daylight and night-time courses attract players. Bob MacDonald, who runs the largest indoor course, notes fall weather boosts participation before winter drives players indoors or south.

Chicago Bob MacDonald MacDonald California

Mustangs face Aggies in Thanksgiving clash

The Mus tangs expect a hard battle with the Oklahoma Aggies on Thanksgiving Day at Dallas. Nine senior varsity players Reiser Brolkenwick King McIntosh Irby Henry Pearson Walling and Bedford have played together since freshmen days and aim to cap their careers with a strong performance. The Aggies, coming off wins over Missouri Valley powers Oklahoma and Kansas, seek to end a two-year nosebleed against the Mustangs, who have beaten them in several seasons.

Dallas Mustangs Oklahoma Aggies Southwestern Reiser Brolkenwick King MclIntosh Irby Henry Pearson Walling Bedford Mustang Mustans Aggies Morrison Freeland Missouri

Kelly Field Five Beats Methodists in Open Court

Kelly Field Five defeated Denver Heights Methodists 15 to 12 on the Army Y court Monday night. O Rourke scored three field goals and one foul while Putnam added two field baskets. for the losers Fatihs, Hill, Perkins and Fuqua each scored once.

O'Rourke Putnama Steadquarters Kelly Field Denver Heights Methodists Putnam Xlathis Hill Perkins Faqua Till. Price Fray Parking Meade Denver Heights Mathis Jessi Beatty Fletcher Domnica Cenver Fuqua Mussi Shove Aubrey

Eight High School Games Turkeys Day Schedule

Eight high school games set for Thanksgiving week feature Class A and Class B sectional champions in a tie league grid race. Matchups include Vernon Vimbo against Highland Park and other regional pairs such as Cisco versus Stephensville and Temple Sabinal against Robstown with several winners advancing to playoff brackets. Reds Sign Collegian.

Vernon Vimpo Sherman - Oak Cliff Highland Park Dallas Cisco Stephensville Cleeburne Lampasas Marshall Athens Humble-Jasper Wraes- Marlin Beiton-Caldwell Temple Sabinal Beaumont Robstown

Tendler Defeats Negro in Hard Boxing Bout in Philadelphia

Lew Tendler of Philadelphia wins a judges decision over Joe Libby after ten hard rounds. Alex Hart earns a judges decision over Joe Tiplits in the preliminary. Tiplitz weighed 127 pounds and Hart 185. Droney of Lancaster substituted for Joe Dundee and was halted after a mauling by Clonie Tait. Bonny Bass defeats Tommy We in ten rounds.

Lew Tendler Negro Philadelphia Tendler Joe Libby Alex Hart Joe Tiplits Tiplitz Hart Im Droney Lancaster Joe Dundee Clonie Tait Cada Bonny Bass Tommy We

Newbro's Herpicide Tar Soap Promises Dandruff Cure

An old advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide and Tar Soap as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It warns early prevention, recommends thrice weekly Herpicide use plus tar soap shampoo for about a month, then maintenance weekly or biweekly to keep scalp clean, strong, and clear of oil.

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