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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
19
Aggie football squad drills in pink signaling practice ahead of Thanksgiving game with Texas. Team held light workout on Asin Ciel before Wednesday trip to Austin. Cadet corps to lead rally bonfire night as they head to the city for the rivalry showdown.
San Antonio area women golfers gathered at Park Links for a Monday round. Benning and Nes Tack White won the handicap event while Mrs J A Vawhorrow and Mrs Mary K Neilson tied for second with net 85. Other scores include Mrs Rocinbucls 01 and Mrs Young 03 among several entries.
The University of Missouri will hold the annual football week election next Monday afternoon after the intramural committee names the 1920 team. Athletic Director C. L. Brew announced the plan today, confirming the event calendar and participant roles.
Austin sports writers from nine Texas papers predict a nip and tuck game between the Lexny Tonghorns and the Aggies with fewer than one touchdown separating them. Names like Kern Pips and Tog Gregory among predictors, while others doubt the Steers can hold off the Tonghorns.
Public Service goat-breeding club in Guty Senior league held a workout on Trents-third Infantry court Fort Sam Huston Mun. Wednesday featured an exhibition against Camp Normoyle with Harold Gi Warren guiding the squad and Ed Gorryes serving as secretary while a roster included Muh Werryson Finna khaedt Gene Hero Tom Williams Cecil Dalton Jimm Veltswan and Wallace Murray among others.
Carnegie and Micks announce 1929 grid date with plans for next season. Details vague due to OCR damage but indicate schedule changes and game timing. mentions Notre Dame and stadium notes.
The Turner team staged a standout bowling meet with high scores across six lanes. Walter, Raswmesen, and Temple led their units while Namers and Behrlever posted strong counts in early heats. The city handicap league saw Conaway Electric trailing by margin, with Valier’s 1018 and Heytareky’s late surge shaping the final outcomes.
Alber Wagner, 58, brother of the famed Hans Wagner, died in a Pittsburgh hospital after a long illness. He played with Wereute Providener and Montreal in the International League, and with Janis City in the American Association. He also helped Brooklyn and Washington teams in the National League era.
West Point cadets start intense drills under improving conditions as practice heats up for varsity competition. Freshmen and trainees endure strenuous routines in field exercises while awaiting next events and assignments.
A scrambled report highlights standout performances by international goalies, including Montreal and New York players, with mentions of Will Cook and others contributing assists. The piece notes top totals in the American grouping and a veteran presence guiding campaigns, focusing on decisive saves and scoring bursts amid a busy season.
London report states Kil Thay Kveden of Bethnal Green failed to dethrone Pattenden as British bantamweight champion. Thay was outboxed and knocked into trouble by Pattenden who retained the title after a twelve round contest judged by Nafona sporting edna r.
A garbled OCR style item refers to a European Champion contest with mentions of national teams and a 120 pound weight. It hints at an opening event on Thanksgiving Day with a season start at Richton Dyrings and a parade of names. The fragmentary text is unclear on dates and exact participants.
A compressed report details major league clubs including New York Yankee rivals and St. Louis Crowns in a 1929 off season. It lists signees and trades across organizations like Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia with names such as Manse Hopop Heine, Walter Johnson, Rip Collins, and George Slanton. The piece notes free agents and draft picks affecting rosters into spring training.
Ithaca reports coach plans a 35 man roster for the NY trip as the team prep accelerates. Local sources indicate selection will emphasize depth and versatility with key players narrowing the final cut.
Porter Will predicts strong matchups in upcoming weeks. The text cites bold choices, mentions teams like Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Carnegie, and references the Aggies. It reads like a gambling or preview column with opinionated selections for notable games.
Turbulent conditions keep the CU football team in rain soaked drills as cold mud slows activity. Players endure heavy rain and slippery fields at the university facility, with uncertain prospects for completion of planned sessions.
The report details a high school football season push with St Mary's team, Pho Fone, and Browlway Mules contending. Key events include a tie, undefeated Browlway stretch, and Jay Frames joining to alter records.
The Twelfth Battery Artillery defeated the Flying School squad 41 to 33 Monday night on the Army gym court. The second squadron and Company D of the National Army faced challenges from the Ninth Division, with scores reflecting a tight contest and scattered play throughout the game.
Windsor led with eight goals over Singara at home. Near Falls in Ontario saw Ufamilton Muttote win 3 at Thenilton. New Virga defeated Newark 8 at New TInven. Vancouver beat Portland in Vincenver, H.C.
Lanier Institute faces Tanner senior school eleven in the Latin American football championship in San Antonio. The game featured strong defense by Lanier and late scoring runs to secure a narrow victory amid shifting momentum. Key players included Sogel-Ortel and Tirath with Viscalante and Hodrixues contributing on the line. Substitutes listed: Weelesam, Rodvieuer, and Domingue among others.
San Antonio A and Bf association reports strong Aggie alumni turnout for the Texas University versus Texas A&M Thanksgiving clash. Secretary CT. Stromberger notes an alumni gathering and planned events around the game day.
Touted as a steady back, George Murray returned from an absence to join Rice’s preparation for Baylor in Houston. Coach Claude Thothgeb led the team through a tapering final workout with aims of a sharp edge for the Turkey Day battle.
A fragmented report notes the Tel Tic Outlaws presenting a collegiate team on a Sunday afternoon gridiron duel at Cherette, facing off in a San Attoche aggrencention, with unclear details about participants or outcome.
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