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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1928

Page

5

Peacock Hopes for Moral Win at Garrett Field

Gobby Cannon’s Peacock Military Academy, a small squad of twenty, faces San Marios State Traders College at Garrett Field Saturday afternoon. If they keep pace with the rivals and reach a favorable final score, Cannon hopes for a moral victory amid the six touchdowns and steady effort. Game time is six o’clock.

Gobby Cannon Peacock Military Academy Jose San Marios State Traders' College Medselina Garrett Field Cannon

Cubs Halted by Sox Bats In Chicago Pineapple Pitching

Chicago layoffs: Ort. 6 saw Tena Clackburne lead the White Sox past the Cubs 13 to 1. Strong Sox hitting, errant Cubs fielding, and wild pitching fueled a one-sided game with nine pitchers used. Malone and Redfern contributed for Chicago, while Connally shut down a late Cubs rally to preserve the win.

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Fuquay and Norton Meet for City Singles Title

Fuquay faces Norton in the thirty seventh annual city tennis championship at San Antonio Country Club. Bake Norton is the Southwest Trias singles champion. Fuquay is the time-honored city title contender. Senior doubles follow with Secligsmn-Carvel versus Neron Donman. Junior singles saw Wellons defeat Sobre in straight sets.

Minny Sobre

Heisman Picks Army To Outsmart SMU In Big Showdown

Veteran tactician Heisman predicts Army will beat SMU in a clash at West Point, citing Army’s line play and power vs pass defense, while Southern Methodist may surprise with a tougher southern style. Other intercollegiates like Colgate vs Vanderbilt and Alabama vs Mississippi highlight weekend slate with several upsets possible.

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Southwest grid clash and Texas matchups spark betting lines

Odds favor Loans Apples and the Mustangs while wary sides like the Mountaineers seek revenge. Texans face Trinity and Texas Tech with a slate of games at West Point Dulles and Arkansas, shaping a rugged college football weekend.

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Walker Mus Pay $35 in New Tenswick

In a reported case from September 1927 a boxing champion Walker Mus Pay $35 was involved in a fatal or injurious auto collision in Little Bilger. Witnesses claimed he was at fault. Mrs. Maeg Carino received a substantial damages award, and John Gaeine billed for services. Damages sought totaled $102,500.

New Tenswick New Dele GA Edwand C. Walker Wii Mickey Walker Tndn Walker Little Bilger Aml Crewad Maeg Carino Mahonse Viscusin Susane John Gaeine

Famous racehorse injured in victory at Newmarket

A famous racehorse suffered injuries after winning the darker-club stakes at Newmarket. The bay filly, described as a glittering contender, faced costly damage, with owner and trainer hopeful she will recover for future races.

Tondo Telingman Newmrket Xostpelay Wa

Unrackencidge High and scattered college football results

Football scores from multiple games including Unrackencidge High 40 to Schreiner 0, Alamo Heights 10 over Corpus Christi Harlar, Washington 43 over Westminster 7, Central 42 over Parsons 16, and Hastings 13 over Des Moines 24. Also listed are other contemporaneous results and a death notice mentioning an individual.

Adolphus Concordi Manhato Vantiou Wagie Normal Shurttert Centest Wesleyan University of Washington Paselite Westminster Denies Cotege William Jowell Torhio B. Monarts Arkansas

French Final in Prospect in Pacific Southwest Tournament

French final in prospect as top players prepare for singles and doubles clashes. Notable matches include Alan Merrington vs Henri Corbet in the semifinals and Cschet Hoff/ Herrington eyeing three titles with doubles partners Van Ren and Tell. Mixed doubles feature Van Ren and Gladman facing USC’s Midge as several winners advance to tonight’s finals.

Alan Merrington Hallowoo Bobier Hue Henri Corbet Coches World Sone Bliy Boussas Tomorrom Cochet-Herrington Heny Jack Wolbplnal Cliff Nobbins Log Angeles Sruths Cochet Doce Ohn van Ren Princeton University Berke- Tey Tell Austin van Ten Cal Midge Gladman University of Southern California Tip Harald Strafford San Tranecisvn Fel Sesternos Battesis Fond Ithe Tess Syanoth Wind von Rens Horner Wlar Tenu Steren

Kober Knocks Out Gilbert In Dallas Showdown

Kober scored a knockout over Gilbert in Dallas last night amid a tense welterweight tilt. Gilbert hit the canvas three times in the fourth round as Kober claimed a decisive victory on the road.

Kober Gilbert Dallas Kit Kocher Ridbert San Antonio

Diegel Dominates Espinosa in Final Round

In a tense national professional golf title match, Diegel defeats Espinosa with decisive play after overcoming Sarazen. Sarazen, once leading, falters on key holes, while Diegel steadies and closes with superior approach shots and clutch putts to claim the championship.

Batllimort Chet Lew Dirgel Ehcousters Expinosa Chicago Ulemen Diegel Gol Fie Hungry Chan Pinn Gene Sarazen Vilehutder Hin Sarazen Karazen Diegeh Phiy Magental Rentias Sone Tortin Smit Joplin

Emerson Gridsters Defeat Harris 19 to 0 in Rough Game

Emerson junior high over Chandler Marki junior high 19 to 0 after a rocky display with two offside penalties near the one yard line. Emerson capitalized late with a teaser touchdown. Garza, Willack, and Pola led the ground game while Parra held on offense.

Emerson Junior High Chandler Marki Junior High Emerson Poiler Michael Elar Parra Pola Garza Willack Eliel

Infantry Battles Schreiner In Fort Sam Feud

Schreiner’s football squad hosted the Infantry team from Fort Sam Houston. A 20 to 6 scoreline marked the clash with scattered standout plays. The Infantry delivered a late push, but Schreiner held firm to secure the victory.

Kerrville Qet G—Schreiner Muntituee Twenty-Third Infantry Fort Sam Houston Notaig Sivlaer Dabb Bute Am Uneris Minlzer Sweeney Shaw Minnis Arin Dierows

Oklahoma City Goldbugs blank Austin Kangaroos 34 to 0

Oklahoma City Goldbugs overpowered the Austin Kangaroos 34 to 0 in a Dec 6 game. The hosts dominated with 27 first downs to 4 for Austin, scoring through multiple drives while holding Austins offense scoreless.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City University Gollbugs Austin Follage Sheeman Josep Thy

St Mary's Fangs Edge Lions in Narrow Gridiron Victory

The St Marys Fangs defeated the Lions 7 to 6 in a junior academy league game. J Rodeiguer scored the only touchdown for St Marys as they earned nineteen first downs but failed to convert more than one score. The Lions added a late TD but the effort fell short on field goals and miscues.

ST. Mary's Fangs LIONS Pelais St. Maer's Fangs J. Rodeiguer Nebenls Seflet Bed Eversen Jgskin Sara Oon Ire Ta Mtelleur

Knockouts End Star Amateur Contests

The main event and semi finals on Friday night ended in technical knockouts. Chester Baker won two spins after horsepower from Roterts, Nil Frank secured a first round knockout over Sehinner, while Joe Gibson and Joe Ramos fought to a draw. Kid Boots earned a technical knockout over Bal Hembhert in the secondary bout, Kiacit Fo o televised, with Kid Adaws refereeing the match featuring Rocky Kansas.

Jark Shelton Malin Roterts Chester Baker Frank Eat Sehinner Joe Gisbon Joe Ramos Kid Boots Bal Hembhert Secundresi Kiacit Foo Uevision Kil Sanches Kid Adaws Rocky Kansas

Whitney Veltman With Flash's Club in San Antonio Series

Two San Antonio players Dinkes Whitney and Veltman, newly signed by Ag News, join Ray Wash hands with the Bears in a weekend series at Yar Daele. First game begins Salute Hay at 4:30. Sunday morning and afternoon games follow, schedule set for Saturday and Sunday.

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Cullen Operated on for Appendicitis Reported Improving

R E Dick Cullen father of Brackenridge High fullback underwent an appendectomy Friday and was reported doing well Saturday. He played with the Mexico City baseball team that toured Mexico Central America and Texas League champions. The report notes his condition and mentions a separate wrestling result where GEL BEATS MONDT in Tex Oct 1.

R. EL Dick) Cullen Brackenridge High Schoo Hinself Cullen Merxico Mexico Cubs Central America Beal Antonin Gel Mondt Let Tex Act Mondt Stange

Indianapolis Triumph Hangs On In Baseball Series

In Indianapolis on October 6 Rochester faced a decisive moment as the series for Class AA baseball champions stood tied or ended with a loss. Sluggers Keen and other Rochester stars struggled while manager Hilly Southworth shifted to veteran Ted Russell as the Rebels sought a late rally.

Indianapolis Rochester Ferman Hell Honeen Somer Thorsen

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