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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1926
Page
2
A huge crowd of about 110000 gathers to witness the annual Army versus Navy football game in Chicago. The meeting brings together two top service teams as heavy firing and intense play unfold on the afternoon field.
Navy comes in undefeated though faced tough schedule while Army holds one defeat a 6 0 loss to Notre Dame Forty Horsemen. Feature enhances players Hamilton Shapley Sloane Saunders Hewitt Daly as they prepare for today’s game on the gridiron.
A harsh cold day and light snow affected the Navy vs. Army football clash at Municipal Stadium in Chicago. The lake breeze dried the damp air after rain and left icy spots, but the game proceeded with tense play and clear, brisk conditions.
San Francisco bout sees Jack Willis of San Antonio win a decision over Jeff Stringham of Salt Lake City after a wild ten round slugfest praised as the city’s best action bout in months. Willis rebounds from early blows to seize the victory in a dramatic late rally.
Easts scribes present a consensus All American line with Friedman of Michigan at quarterback and flesting of Minnesota at fullback as unanimous choices. The list includes Broda Browe and Hanson ends, Wickhorst Navy and Nelson Iowa tackles, Schmidt Army Hess Ohio State Guarda Boetinger Notre Dame center Baker Northwestern Rogers Pennsylvania O Boyle Notre Dame Kaer Southern California and Vson Lafayette for halfback positions.
Army Navy lineup details and pregame notes compare Cadets and Midshipmen. Mentions players, positions, officials, and past game outcomes with a focus on experience and weight advantages.
An Ann Arbor report details Michigan’s win over Minnesota, crediting preparation and a rehearsed touchdown play. Bennie Oosterbaan led a finely tuned attack, exploiting fumbles as Michigan drilled for every break, while radio stations and campus chatter framed the victory and the famed Michigan drive.
Bud Sprague of Dallas former Texas University star is praised as one of the Army’s best tacklers since entering West Point. Mention is made of Saunders of the Army Wickhorse and diddy of the Navy and analysis by experts. The Vale club rally in Mantellair New Jersey on December 11 is noted.
St Mark's city champions, unbeaten Sacred Heart five, meet Gulf Oilers at Camp Normoyle Saturday night. Game starts at 8. After the league game, girls teams from P and S Hospital and Sacred Heart Athletic will play. St Mark's is favored to extend the win streak as Lyons shoots sharp.
In New York a near finish showed strong defensive play with several one goal decisions in week two of the season. Ottawa defeated in the west. New York Rangers Chicago Boston and Pittsburgh remain in contention at season start. The big race was rained out in Manchester, England, where the Manchester November Hynithap meet was halted for the second year running due to fog and bad weather, spoiling the closing day program.
Sam Houston Bank, once the Government Hill Independents and 1925 intermediate champions, defeated the Gulf Oilers 39 to 17 in the City Senior League opener Friday night. Arbuckle led with 23 points. Bohne and Monlier starred on defense as Dietz scored ten for the Insers.
In Chicago on November 27 a longtime Army supporter known as Mammy Louisa Tieke attends every Army Navy clash. For forty two years she has cooked for soldiers, braving winter cold to cheer on the team, a constant presence since the early days of the rivalry.
Bill Gilbert of San Antonio Lightweight will travel with his manager Speedy Davis and Ray Macias of Jocal Welter to Houston for a December 1 engagement. Promoter Tack Thompson has not named opponents or the main event, leaving details unsettled for Gilbert’s appearance.
Chicago reports a social event where many women outnumbered men among Annapolis cadets and Army guests. The dance sparked a lively party with multiple partners before guests returned to theaters. Film crews captured moments as gifts and city happenings unfolded. Also noted is a North Dallas football result: North Dallas High School 84, Sunset High 7.
Results from Associated Promoters list bouts in Detroit Chicago San Diego Stamford New York and more. Winners include Eddie Wagner over Johnny Melly in Detroit and Gene Zedrick over Paul Schweier in Stamford.
Paris announces Pelix Grange the French 18.2 balldine billiards champion has been elected by the French Billiard Federation to participate in the American championships in Washington next March. He will replace Roger Conti who represented France at the last three championships.
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