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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1912

Page

15

Army Cadets Leave West Point for Navy Game

The Army football squad of fifty, led by Head Coach Captain Ernest Graves, departed West Point on a special train for Philadelphia to face Navy tomorrow. A cadet band escorted the party, with Larahee Coffin and Eisenhower on crutches and Herrick, McDermott, and Stickney joining later due to studies and duties.

West Point N. Y Navy Army Ernest Graves Harry Tuthill Philadelphia Corps of Cadets Larahee Coffin Eisenhower Herrick McDermott Stickney

Plea of Guilty Spurs Benefits in San Antonio Police Court

The article examines whether defendants plead guilty in San Antonio police court for minor offenses and whether a guilty plea helps or hinders them. Judge Buckley and Prosecutor Eldridge contend that a careful guilty plea can reduce penalties, while the prosecutor notes time savings and avoids costly appeals. A cited case shows a plea flip from guilty to not guilty can raise fines on appeal, illustrating mixed outcomes.

San Antonio Buckley Eldridge Texas

Federal Court Adjournment Likely Until After New Year

United States District Attorney Charles A. Boynton of Waco says the federal court, due to law requirements and holiday interference, will probably adjourn from December 16 to after New Year’s. Judge Maxey faces an unusually large docket, though Boynton notes no cases of great importance. Boynton departs for Austin to join habeas corpus proceedings against Col. C G Treat and other Mexican prisoners.

United States Charles A. Boynton Waco Maxey Boynton

Brackenridge High defeats Lutherans at Seguin 14 to 6

Brackenridge High's football team defeated Seguin based Lutheran College 14 to 6 at Seguin. Brackenridge scored two quick first-quarter touchdowns on a fumble return and a 30-yard pass, then held off heavier opponents for the win. Lutherans posted their score in the third quarter. officials included Harley and Hofstetter with Asher and Max as timers.

Brackenridge High Lutheran College Seguin Lutcheran Brackenridge Rieden San Antonians Evans Lutheran Peaiier

Father Polk Coming to St. Mary's Mission Next Week

Father Walker Leonidas Polk, a Redemptorist missionary from Kansas City and native of New Orleans, arrives tonight from St. Louis. He will lead a weeklong mission at St. Marys starting Sunday with services at 11 am and 7:45 pm, plus three daily sermons at 6 am 8:15 am and 7:45 pm.

Walker Leonidas Polk Kansas City Redemptorist Order St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Louis Father Polk United States New Orleans James Knox Polk St. Mary's

Creel Weds Miss Bates in New York Country Home

Miss Blanche Lyon Bates actress and George Creel police commissioner of Denver wed yesterday at Miss Bates' Newcastle New York home. A large gathering of literary and theatrical figures attended with Judge Ben B Lindsey of Denver as an usher. A studio portrait from Hegeman's Studio is suggested as a holiday gift.

Creel Bates New York Blanche Lyon Bates George Creel Denver Newcastle Ben B. Lindsey Hegeman Houston Street

Thorpe Carlisle Leads Indians to 32 0 Victory Over Brown

James Thorpe, a star Indian athlete at the Carlisle government's school, starred on Andrews field as the Indians defeated Brown 32 to 0. He scored three touchdowns and kicked two goals amid a storm and 15,000 spectators.

Providence R. I James Thorpe Carlisle Andrews Field Brown Thorpe Indians Tenney

Wilson to Consult With Bryan During Conference

Wilson writes to Bryan inviting him to a conference after Bermuda trip. The president elect plans to consult with Democratic leaders about his future program and will seek views of other party figures.

MecGowen's Charge remembered by South west Texas State Normal

The Normal Star prints a rousing tribute under the heading MecGowen's Charge praising a football hero who carried the ball for three hundred pounds of force. The piece recalls bold center rushes and the team spirit that followed the college yell.

Hell

Trotter Sold for $6000 at Old Glory Sale

At the eighteenth annual Old Glory sale in New York a string of top priced horses changed hands. Dave Halle the champion 1912 trotter sold for $6000 from Abe Frank and J. W. Armstrong. Mundy C. brought $4400 to buyer T. W. Murphy. Grace Girdle sold for $2800 to C. W. Evans, Dona Sham brought $1550, with several other horses above $1000.

New York Dave Halle Abe Frank Memphis J. W. Armstrong Mundy C S. J. Fleming and Son Terre Haute Ind T. W. Murphy Poughkeepsie N. Y W. J. Robinson Grace Girdle F. B. Batten Lexington C. A. Canfield Los Angeles Dona Sham C. C. Evans Buffalo

LSU Wins Louisiana State Title at Tulane Stadium

At Tulane Stadium Louisiana State University defeated Tulane University 21 to 0 before the largest crowd ever assembled. The win marks LSU’s second straight state championship, with Tulane scoring only a first quarter field goal by Carl Woodward.

New Orleans Tulane Stadium Louisiana State University Tulane University Louisiana Tulane Carl Woodward

Georgia Downs Auburn In Second-Southern Battle

Georgia defeated Auburn 12 to 6 in Athens as McWhorter sprinted 35 yards for a second period touchdown after a Conklin pass set him up. Auburn failed to score a goal line drive, while Major kicked a field goal for Georgia.

Athens University of Georgia Auburn McWhorter Georgia Conklin Major

Ten day want ads begin Sunday then two Sundays later

A notice states ten day want ads start tomorrow or Sunday and run for two Sundays at seventy five cents.

Penn defeats Cornell in slushy Thanksgiving slugfest

In Philadelphia Penn gains a 7 to 2 victory over Cornell as a snowy, waterlogged Franklin Field produces a punt dominated game with safeties and a long 55 yard return set up Pennsylvania’s lone touchdown. End speed and field conditions key the scoring.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Cornell Franklin Field Minds J. Whyte Whyte Langford Bennett Fritz Mercer Butler

The Powell Studio Promises Prompt Photography Mastery

The latest productions in photography. All work finished promptly in the most artistic manner. The Powell Studio, over 51112 and 513 FE. Houston St.

Powell Studio Houston St

Brush Funeral Today In Indianapolis

John T Brush funeral being held at St Pauls Episcopal church in Indianapolis with burial at Crown Hill. honorary pallbearer John J McGraw attends along with top baseball executives including T J Lynch B B Johnson Ed Barrows Charles Comiskey C W Murphy August Herrmann Charles Ebbetts and John Meydler in attendance or represented.

Indianapolis Ind John T. Brush Louisiana St. Paul's Episcopal Church Crown Hill Cemetery John J. McGraw New York T. J. Lynch National League B. B. Johnson American League Ed Barrows International League Charles Comiskey Chicago Americans C. W. Murphy Chicago Nationals August Herrmann Cincinnati Charles Ebbetts Brooklyn John Meydler

Morris KOs McFarland in Under Half Minute

Carl Morris the Oklahoma white hope knocked out Jack McFarland of New York in the first round of a ten round bout in Atlanta. The fight ended in under 30 seconds after a left hook on the chin, McFarland taking the count.

Atlanta Carl Morris Jack McFarland New York McFarland

Tennis Champs Lose in Los Angeles Doubles Opener

National champions Tom Bundy and Maurice McLoughlin fell to Nat Browne and Claude Wayne of Los Angeles in an opening round doubles match at the Los Angeles Country Club.

Los Angeles Tom Bundy Maurice McLoughlin Nat Browne Claude Wayne Los Angeles Country Club

Sooners Lose at Denver in Draining 14–12 Defeat

In Denver Colorado the University of Colorado defeated the University of Oklahoma 14 to 12. Oklahoma scored a touchdown in each of the two periods while Colorado answered with a touchdown and goal in the final two periods.

Sooners Denver Colo University of Colorado University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Colorado

Pelky Defeats Sailor White in Ten-Round Bout

Arthur Pelky of Chicopee Oklahoma known as the white hope won a popular decision over Sailor White of New York in a ten round fight held yesterday afternoon in Chicopee. Pelky led from the start while White faded in the final round.

Sailor White Chicopee Mass Arthur Pelky Oklahoma White Hope New York Pelky White

Turkish Titles Explained for Indianians by Turkish Embassy

A Turkish embassy member in Washington clarifies Turkish title suffixes used in Balkans dispatches. Terms explained include Boledie Raisi for mayor, Caliph as royal line prince, Sheikh Ul Islam as Mohammedan head, Imam as priest, Pasha as top sultan grant, Bey for distinguished service, Effendi for higher birth or education, Sadarazam as grand vizier, and vali as provincial governor. Indianapolis News.

Balkans Washington Boledie Raisi Lew Shank Shank Mohammed Turkey Effendi Sadorazam Vali Indianapolis News

Short Courses for Farmers in Iowa This Winter

Ames Iowa hosts over 120 farm short courses this winter and early spring under Iowa State College extension. Thirty-four weeklong sessions cover crops soils animal husbandry dairying and home economy. Thirty-five additional weeklong sessions focus on home economics. Courses span from thirty-two to forty days with four full time staff and thirty-eight specialists.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College

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