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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1924

Page

3

Army Navy clash draws 78000 in Baltimore for gridiron classic

Army and Navy meet in Baltimore Stadium amid a record 78 000 crowd for the service game. Cadets led by Harry Son face a strengthened Navy line with Eddy at right guard and Osburn at center as both sides seek the series edge with several regulars making their last appearance.

Associated Press Baltimore Vasmy Navy Baltimore Stadium West Point Regiment of Midshipmen Annapolis Airey Harry W. Son Eddy Chillingworth Osburn

Notre Dame Closes With Carnegie Tech

Eastern football scene centers on Baltimore for the Army Navy game with four other key matchups. Notre Dame meets Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh in the 2nd annual Notre Dame Carnegie Tech clash, while Fordham hosts Georgetown at the Polo Grounds and Boston College faces Holy Cross. Swarthmore plays Haverford in Philadelphia as Route Rockne’s squad heads to the Carnegie Lech fray.

Pee Baltimore Navy Notre Dame Fordham Georgetown Polo Grounds Boston College Holy Crose Boston Swarthmore Heverford Philadelphia Route Rockne Carnogie

Senior League Basketball Opens Wednesday at YWCA

The Sunday School Senior Basketball League begins Wednesday night December 3 at the YWCA court. Seven teams compete with two games weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Schedule includes Central Christian, Laurel Heights Baptist Temple, McKinley Avenue Methodists, St. Mark's, Westminster Presbyterian, and First Evangelicals through December and January.

YW. Coas Laurel Heights Metits Central Christians Baptist Temple McKinley Avenue Methodists St. Mark's First Evangelicals Central Christian McHunter Avenue Methodist Laurel Heights S. Baptist Temple St. Mark’s Westminster Presbyterian McKinley Avenue First Evangelical West Minster Presbyterian Cem Christian MeKinley Avenue St Mark's Central Christi Temple First_ Evangelical

Intermediate games feature lopsided scores in Sumday league

On Sacred Heart court Lutherans overwhelmed Prospect Hill Baptists 59 to 4 led by French and Werner with standout scoring. Prospect Hill Methodists rolled over First Presbyterians 25 to 3 as English and Veltman shone, with lineups listed for both games.

Tio Sumday School Race Lutherans Prospect Hill Baptists Prospect Hill Methodists First Presbyterians Sacred Heart French Aid Werner Gwards Geyer Maierhofer Sager Werner Lincups Grace Lutherans la- Bey Baptists J. Davenport Hoffman Throughan Bourne Bennett Prospect Hill Arthur Jim Veltman Methodists A. Veltman A. Vance J. Veltman English Be Beal Tindall Presby —Swales North Givens Houlmgreen Evans

Rojas Wins Active Scrap with Risko in Cleveland Bout

Quintin Romero Rojas the South American champion defeated John Risko in a tense twelve round match in Cleveland Ohio. Risko had a strong seventh round and closed with three straight points but Rojas battled back lifting Risko with uppercuts and body blows before the final bell.

Gleveland Ohio Quintin Romero Rojas John Rojas Risko Bains Mace Buffalo Mel Claogat Brooklyn

Singlefoot Favored in Maryland Final

A ten thousand dollar stake headlines the final day at Martinis racetrack with Singlefoot the favored horse for the mile event. The field of seventeen includes Pinkeo Sump-Swing Victory Inn Hisself and others from the Bowie meet. Notre Dame faces disruptions as Elmer Layden is sidelined but Rockne’s squad remains heavy favorites entering the clash.

Ay Aucampockle Towle Vivance Mandieap Martini Rachis Genkon J. J. Griffiths Robert Odor Ky Hisself Colo G. A. Cochran Whitney Bowie Een Nanne

Brothers Face Off as Army Navy Service Game

In Baltimore on November 29 mothers are rivals as Army and Navy meet. C F Born substitutes end for Army while A S Born backs up Navy. Borns hail from Racine Wisconsin and the squads total 30 states plus Hawaii and DC. Baltimore honors Gl Woot a favored Army son in the lineup.

Baltimore West Point Annapolis C.F Army A. S. Born Navy Racine Wis Hawaii District of Columbia Tbeimore Gl Woot

Fuente Granted Court Leave to Fight Weinert

Tony Fuente the Mexican heavyweight held on state boxing charges was granted permission to leave the jurisdiction to fight Charley Weinert in Newark New Jersey on December 1. Fuente must return to Los Angeles for medical ligament treatment with one defendant, Fred Fulton, and four others arrested in a nearby Culver City bout fake knockout case.

Associated Presa ANG Tony Fuente Uri Fuente Charley Weinert Newark N. J Tros Angeles Uni Mryaigament Fred Fulton Fulton Puentes Culver City Here

Berger to Manage Denver for Two Years

Denver news reports Berger waves farewell to Ten Vertameroy and heads to Dartford for an annual minor leagues meeting. He will join Berger in Rock Island, YN, as the Denver Western League manager signs a two year contract.

Denver Colo Jne Berger Penver Hasehadelah Milton Ansenger Eatner Amounerd Anger Tenvertamerroy Dartford Cone Vie Nations Association of Minor Leagues Berger Rock Island

Clyde Milan Named Memphis Manager in Southern Association

Clyde Milan former Washington American League manager and last season pilot of the New Haven club in the Boston League will manage the 125 Memphis Southern Association team. The report notes Milan's appointment from an Associated Press dispatch dated November 29.

Associated Press Memvmeies Clyde Milan Washington American

Army Navy gridiron clash predicted strong with Oct and Feb.

The piece analyzes a season of Army and Navy football showing Army strong on the line with Furwick Barbisch and Buinger at center while Navy hopes Shapley returns to backfield. It notes Army's improved play and Navy’s inconsistencies amid upcoming West Point versus Annapolis game.

Virginia Wesleyan Jock Ax Navy Furwick Barbisch Buinger United States West Point Annapolis Shapley

Norton May Retain St Paul Franchise

John W. Norton owner of the St Paul Saints indicates no sale deal imminent and plans for next season proceed. Bids from two parties dwindle while a syndicate led by W P MacMicking remains unsettled, with Allen expected to manage the Saints again in 1926.

Norton ST. Paul Minn Tuhe John W. Norton American Association Clik Saints Hartford

Penn Star Victory Boosts Injured Penn Player

Philadelphia reports W. Craig Clark of Shawnee Oxia, Penn left end, knocked unconscious against Cornell. He recovered with brain specialist Dr. Charles Frazier stating recovery was rapid and this helped morale after Penn's 26 to 0 win. Dana Evans dead at Northwestern. athletics director died of heart disease.

Philadelphia Clark W. Craig Shawnee Oxia University of Pennsylvania Cornell Charles IT. Frazier Craig Penn Dana Evans Chicago Danke M. Evang Northwestern University

Padget the Tough and Ready Mixer

Dolores Colorado cowboy Padgett describes boxing start in a rough road to the ring. He recalls buying buckskin gloves, facing Morrie Schlaiter and learning fast, then moving on to meet champions and top contenders while planning a twelve round bout in San Antonio.

Padgett Dolores Colo San Antonio Bobby Green Tadgett Volores Valeres Ray Alvis Alvis Aigett Padsett Morrie Seklaifer Seklaifer Schlaifer Weety Gail Mickey Afler Jack Briton Cham Dave Leries Morrie Schlaiter Sthioe Wad Logan Warvey Thorp Billy Ryan Fob Tilman Jimmy Jones Jimmy Sherlin Joe O’lara Frankie Murphy Joe Simonich Sailor Freedman K. O. Loughtin Shelton Kid Omen Run Cowboy Dillon Jeyes Kid George Herre AL Mayen Youn

Utility Five Grabs Early Lead To Defeat Eighth Squadron

Utilities sprinted to a big first half lead and held on to beat the Eighth Squadron 24 to 17. Sterling Browning led with five baskets as Pinkey Whitney added five field goals and two free throws. Tee led the Flyers with ten points for the losers.

Tublic Serv Company Auinéet Kelly Wield Utilities Flyers Sterling Browning Pinkey Whitney Tee Carter Koen Utilities Browang Harrison Itney C. Blum Fults Biner Eighth Squadron Patterson Stephens Lynch O'Brien W. Philippus Hd Goerges

Grange Receives Ice Tongs At Wheaton Banquet

Alarald Red Grange, Illinois football star and Wheaton’s noted citizen, is presented with ceremonial ice tongs by local businessmen at a banquet. The event honors his season and announces Grange Field naming at Wheaton Athletic Field. Guests include Ralph Baker and several Western Conference affiliates. regrets arrive from Coach Stagg Zuppke and Captain Sieger.

Wheaton Alarald Red” Grange Illinois Red Minnesota Gophers Grange Field Ralph Baker Northwestern University Grange Wlinois Stagg Chicago Zuppke Ilinois Sieger Michigan

Syracuse Football Squad Heads to Pacific Coast

New York November 29 Thirty five members of the Syracuse University football eleven under head coach John F Mechae depart New York for the Pacific coast where they will meet the University of Southern California. The Orange arrive in Chicago tomorrow for a light signal session at Stags Field and will practice in Albuquerque New Mexico on Wednesday before arriving in Los Angeles Friday.

New York Syracuse University John F. (Chick) Mechae Pacific Coast Orange University of Southern California Chicago Stags Field Albuquerque N. CM Los Angeles

Fire devastates Tijuana stables. 70+ horses spared

A blaze at the Kastan and Eastman stables near the Tijuana track burned six barns and forced the release of over 300 horses. San Diego fire crews struggled for water. two races were canceled but officials said racing would continue. Reconstruction order issued as flames subsided by 5 PM.

San Diego Cal Tijuana Track Tijuana Eastman James Coffroth Tijuana Jockey Club Tamber Ima

Oak Cliff Seizes State Playoff Bid With Highland Park Victory

Oak Cliff High beats Highland Park 27 to 7 to advance as one of eight teams in the State Interscholastic League football race. Oak Cliff will face Forest High Monday and then Vernon, with bracket winners meeting in the state championship.

Dallas Oak Cligh School Vernon Highland Park Highlanders Oak Cliff Forest High Monaday Vernon Aver Oak Cliff Vernon Westley

International League adopts modified draft to end eight year fight

The International Baseball League voted to adopt a modified player draft similar to the Pacific Coast and American Association. Teams may take players by option or sale from major leagues under contract, with eight majors slots per Class AA club and a $5000 draft price. The 1925 schedule shrinks to 154 games, opening April 25 and closing September 20, with further rules on recalls and assessments to be decided at upcoming meetings.

New York International Baseball League Jack Dunn Baltimore John Conway Toole Toole Toronto Hartford Conn League

White Sox Scout Gets 7500 Claim Adjudicated

The national board of arbitration opened a four day session in New York to settle claims in major and minor leagues. It ruled Muskegon must pay J. Fisher 7500 for three years salary after releasing him. Other cases involved Norman Sitts, George Brown, Arthur Pratt, and disputes between Rochester and Marlin clubs. The board continues sessions through Monday with over eighty cases on the docket.

NEW Xor National Board of Arbitration National Association of Professions Baseball Leagues New York J. Fisher Chicago White Sox Muskegon Club Fisher Muskegon Norman Sitts Independence Club Lincoln Western Leeague George Brown Waterloo Arthur Pratt Decatur St. Sigeeaih Topeka C. Williams Rochester International League Marlin Club Gresgett Hartford

First Baptist Five Defeats Army Y M C A In Tight Contest

The First Baptists edged Army Y M C A 26 to 21 in a hard fought Friday night game. McCarley led with 10 points, W James added 7, Pipkin contributed 6, while Kime and Goldrick starred for Army.

Army Y. M. C. A First Baptists McCarley W. James Pipkin Aso Army Kime Goldrick First Baptist Huff FB. James

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