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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
11
Claiming weak kidneys cause backache rheumatism and disorders, the ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as a natural, permanent cure. It asserts the pills strengthen and restore kidneys, are free of harmful drugs, and act quickly to purify blood.
Cornell defeats the University of Pennsylvania 21 to 0 in Philadelphia. Fritz and Barrett spark the offense while Minds handles punts and passes. About 3600 Cornell students celebrated as the team secured its second win over Penn in 21 years.
Joe Rivers of Los Angeles defeated Lead Cross of New York in twenty rounds at Vernon arena. Cross showed strong recovery after two knockdowns in the fourth and ninth, but Rivers kept the lead with consistent aggression. Referee George Blake's decision pleased the crowd.
A football game at Genoa Stadium yesterday pitted teams from the battleships Connecticut and Kansas. The Connecticut team won 17 to 6 in front of a large crowd including Italian military officers. Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty received a gold medal and 22 players were awarded gold medals.
Unsettled conditions forecast for the annual Army Navy football clash in New York with partly cloudy skies and moderate winds. Threats of snow or rain raise soggy field concerns though spectators expect a strong turnout. Navy squad rests well and plans practice while Army improvements signal potential surprises in the season finale.
Baylor University President S. P. Brooks, in Dallas for the State Teachers Association, ordered a full investigation into the closing scene of the Baylor versus Southwestern game. Lieut. E. D. Johnson, the U S Army referee from San Antonio, was struck. C. B. Braun of Sewanee and J. S. Leach of Baylor were involved in the melee. Braun’s scalp was cut as he intervened. Leach denied slugging and argued with the referee after being ejected.
Texas captured first honors at Camp Williamson in the Southern Interstate Rifle Association meet with Alabama second and Mississippi third after a day focused on time-shooting events. Final scores showed Texas ahead of Alabama by about 60 points and Alabama ahead of Mississippi by roughly 20. The association elected Brig. Gen. J. B. Scully of Alabama president, Maj. George E. Hoge Boom of Mississippi secretary, and Adjutant General Foster of Florida executive officer. Jacksonville Florida was chosen for the next Thanksgiving Day shoot.
In Oklahoma City Oklahoma University upset Colorado 14 to 3 as the field turned to mud from recent rains. Colorado opened with a 3 point kick but Oklahoma scored two touchdowns by Claud Reeds and Raymond Courtright, both converted. About 5 000 fans watched the muddy clash. Dillon Beats Petroskey In Butte Fight.
The Russian government participated in horses sold at the Old Glory sale in New York. Frank Caton bought trotter O'Neil for $2500, setting a sale record, and Abdélla Watts, a top two year old filly, also sold for $2500.
English team defeats Scots 2 1 in football while German Turn Verein athletes Armbrust Leitner dominate track events led by Armbrust in 100 and 440 yards and Leitner in running high jump and hammer throw. Tom Lucas excels in standing broad jump and shot put. crowd enjoys the program despite heavy field conditions and a bag pipe for ambiance.
A football game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 on the Electric Park gridiron between the High School eleven and the Independents, a local team with many ex college players. The Independents' lineup includes Elmendorf, Ferguson, Thompson, Seymour, Lambert captain, Halton, Cunningham, Bee, Martin, and Abbit.
San Antonians returning by train praise the Longhorns for a strong showing. Fans note the Daily Texan produced an extra with a full game account and sold on the grounds, marking the university paper as the first college daily in the South and earning praise for its enterprise.
Rice Institute of Houston defeated Trinity University 7 to 0 in Waxahachie yesterday afternoon. Rice scored on a third period forward pass as the ball remained mostly in Rice territory. Ad reads Horn Palace Cafe open day and night at Main Plaza and Soledad.
Two golf events staged by manager Will H Symons run Saturday and Sunday at Laurel Heights. A one ball sweepstakes and a choice score tourney divide players by handicaps with automatic handicappers in use. Final pairings in the championship include Victor Keller and Will McIlhenny, Ned McIlhenny and Leslie McIlhenny, plus Ray M Hare versus Dr B Young.
Arkansas defeated Tulane 14 to 0 in New Orleans. Arkansas scored in the first and third periods while outplaying Tulane. Tulane threatened late but was stopped by interceptions and broken passes. an aviator circled over the field during the game.
Southwestern University defeated Baylor 14 to 7 in Waco. Key plays included a 70 yard run by Longino for Southwestern and a 50 yard Crosslin return for Baylor. Ejections for slugging affected both sides as rain drenched the final game of the season.
Nashville reports Vanderbilt sprung a late season upset as the 1913 gridiron campaign closed with notable reverses and surprise results.
In a shocking South match at Dudley Field the Commodores rolled past Sewanee 68 to 1. Vanderbilt dominated with ferocious line plunges and sweeps, starting with a single touchdown and adding ten total scores while securing only three goals after a wild defensive showing by Sewanee.
In Richmond Virginia 26 North Carolina 7 Virginia University defeated North Carolina 24 to 7 with quarterback Gooch as the standout. NC twice threatened from near Virginia goal but failed to score.
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