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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1929
Page
11
Reported chatter from Kellam backfield plans as rain dampens practice. Coaches Puckett and Hamilton weigh candidates McRougal Prost and Molngin for fullback duties while Captain Craoke nears return from a shoulder injury.
Brackenridge High School held a large pep rally on Tuesday during third period led by Principal Faoy Gary. J C Barkaiale urged attendance at the academy before former student Philip Montalho spoke on the school’s past and future. Several new fellows were introduced to the student body.
The Triple C basketball team faces the 31 Anthony's college fellow dackety in a 3 o'clock Wednesday game. Misread names include Piper harriery and Monk If Flute departing for Lincoln to warn Pete in the Dig Six conference.
Boxers from multiple cities including Fort Worth Chicago and New York fought in a series of bouts. Wins included Billy Welle over Jimmy Qwene in Texas and Walle McElwaing over Mike McTigue in Wisconsin. Draws occurred between Ske Haggerty and Farry Curtis while Enilio Mack defeated Tod Morgan in Colorado.
Brackenridge and Main meet Thursday with uncertain kicking and punting set to play a key role. Sandy McDougal of Brackenridge is pictured delivering a strong punt in practice as both teams work to steady kicking.
Green Nurses and the Medical and Surgical quintet clashed in Fort San Tons town auditorium as Green routed their rivals and seized league leadership. Caruthers led Green with 14 points, while Tolle and Wing contributed, lifting Green past State in a tense encounter. Two teams now rest until next week as other league clubs each hold one game.
Intense interest centers around the Tire High-Jinelion High fray as enthusiasm grows in both towns. A large crowd is expected with the Kerrville chamber band to play at the stands while Junction Municipal band backs the opposing side. A report from Sunction indicates the game will feature strong fan support on both sides.
Chicago report shows attendance totals for major Big Ten programs with Michigan leading and home crowds across Ohio State Northwestern Indiana Minnesota and Iowa in the annual tally. Figures cited include 399000 for Ohio State 214000 for Northwestern and 142001 for Minnesota among others.
Nov. 27 Diainese schoal schoolers claim western and blanket prizes for the district champions. The Schinnl fareball team beat their rivals to win the district title and receive gifts including Heighty Golden and Teen sensi gue ting Tigert tray.
Stanford University announces the Pacific Coast conference champion will be named at a December 16 meeting in San Francisco. Four teams Olive College tied for first by losses include Stanford, Southern California, Washington State, and Oregon, with either USC Trojans or Washington State Cougars set to drop from the race after this Saturday’s Los Angeles game. Frank Patrick, Vancouver Giants manager, rejects a 10,000 offer from Windsor Ontario for star Lill Phillips of the Pacific Coast League club.
The report highlights St. Marys hur shy standout Eanes B Kelwlaie as top scorer with 59 points and notes the Rattlers close behind in yardage. Team totals include 286 rushing yards, 605 total yards by Daxiesy Hatters, and 21 points after goal. Opponents limited to 74 plays with 126 receiving yards.
Disjointed OCR text hints at a cardman or card game figure Sparky Adams connected to a Pittsburgh purchase. Mentions terms of purchase not divulged and a possible dispute or suspension involving George Topercer and others. Context unclear due to damaged lines and fragmented phrases.
KTSA will broadcast Wednesday and Thursday football games from San Antonio Light's stations. Wednesday features South wrst State Teachers College San Mar von versus North Texas State Teachers College Denton with play by play by Jerry at 2 20 oclock. A Texas A and M clash from College Station is scheduled for Thursday at 2 80 oclock with Dan Moog le on air.
New York November 4 The boxing world gathers Friday night at the Biltmore to honor William Muldoon with a testimonial banquet. Attendees include members of the New York State Athletic Commission and several prominent figures from boxing. The dinner features entertainment by Jules Nebo and Bette Nebo and a painting of Muldoon valued at about 100 dollars.
November 27 report details University of Chicago football captaincy selection. Lineman and backfield leaders named for 1940 squad amid traditional campus ceremony. fans note surprise picks and past performance shaping leadership.
Fragmented OCR yields a sprawling list of schools and players across regions. It includes references to Birmingham Alabama Centenary Colgate Dickinson and multiple cities, with numerous garbled names and stray terms, suggesting a regional schedule or standings column.
Wesley House boys defeated Merient Methodist 33 to 15. Leth led the Wesley team with strong scoring while Garza and Garcia contributed on offense and defense. Substitutes included Garza Mentoza Torree and Trejo among others as the Wesley squad secured the win on their home court.
Wade Killefer will act as manager and press agent for the Mission Hills of the United Canes league, taking the helm for the next three years as announced by directors of the elite organization.
Illinois players and fans debated captaincy at the university game. Reports indicate scattered opposition with a notable crowd chant no captain and calls for leadership changes amid a tense atmosphere.
Lou Bartell has drawn Creste Vadolfi for the final bout on Fring tights wrestling program amid rumors of a threat by Stanley Rodgers. Ralph Hammons notes Bartell’s tough ring style, aiming to break Vadolfi’s unbeaten run, while Foxy Stephens and Jack Christie loom as expected contenders.
J Leo Barrett of Vercont says Great Beitrin and Tlalr will challenge for the Varmeswerch motor boat speed trophy held by the United States. Sir Henry Segrave and Betty Urnstairs are named among entrants with other international figures. One Wood, the current holder, and possibly James Talbot Jr. will defend the United States’ stake.
In New York a featherweight bout featuring Chocolate O Dowd and Eddie Cowl from Columbia, Ohio, was scheduled for St Nicholss arena but postponed two days due to Cowlill recovery from an illness.
Fort Worth November 27 Provided the win from 8 M AU Lat day the pridiron Thornd Frogn of Worts Christian University met en Rage 10 on post season game a sone unresented from another colon. Nothing official had been taken towards arranged Such in contest but some men connected with the universitys athletic department have considered the possibilities and put out forlers in several directions.
Fragmented column listing college football results and hunches by Heisman names. Teams mentioned include Colgate Dickinson Dickinson State Gettysburg Muhlenberg Cornell Penn State Springfield Vermont West Virginia Alabama Florida Georgia Tech North Carolina Virginia Richmond and William and Mary with varied scores such as 50 42 27 27 16 24 0 14 8 0 0 0.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous sports scores and team names across regions such as Tennessee Marquette Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Nebraska and Washington St Louis with varied 14 to 7 results. The garbled text includes school and conference references from Middlewest Southwest and other leagues without cohesive narrative.
A high school football feature recounts George Tucker of BK & NL Sils selecting the outstanding player of Thursday’s Brackenridge versus Encles clash at Losin jerk. It notes coaching tensions, parent pride, and the scramble to honor a top performer amid rivalries and fan pressure.
West Palm Beach saw a boxing match where Jeff Carroll, 114 pounds, defeated veteran Ak McTigue, 173 pounds, by close decision. Carroll used youth and weight advantage to edge the veteran, though some believed McTigue deserved the win.
Chicago report says Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby, star second baseman for the Cobale in Chicago, is in a cast on crutches for an examination of a sore heel. The crown was removed from his heel at St. Louis last week and the Cob physician pronounced the operation satisfactory.
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