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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1928

Page

5

Laredo High Favored In District Football Battle

Laredo High, seeking the district championship, enters the game favored over Main Avenue High from San Antonio. The visitors arrive with injuries that may limit key players, while Laredo’s running and ball carrying strength is highlighted by local supporters.

Laredo High Laredo Blehachno Eigit Austin Daing Main Avenue Hish Husky San Antonio Sagedona Tavorite Tlopa Penn Melia Kteln Edwards Dordt Tor Maly Becaussn

Illinois Faces Indiana In Feature Football Clash

Illinois meets Indiana in Champaign in a top conference showcase as Bob Zappke's champions aim to extend the team’s strong start this season. Attendance expected around twenty five thousand with Indiana seeking an upset after a long drought against the Illini.

Champaign Orl Bob Zappke Dig Ton Indiana Une Teaten Tuinels Judinvine Oklahoma Michigan Tuineis Pat Page dMeosiees Miedd Avi Mivois Kane Tsne I. Tin Knope Mitnels Soley Anchinnia Horpopraes Sty Ceeyee Teas Ogee Bovinath

Ohio Favored For Easy Win In Michigan Tilt

Ohio State campus hype centers on testing Michigan with a strong lineup of stars. The piece notes Ohio State as favorite due to superior size, experience, and speed, while detailing Michigan’s punter, line play, and defense as the key to the upset bid.

Columbus Ohio Phin State Michigan Ohio State Qhia Michi Tony Noyes Miehi Obin Weeleyan Nilinna T. Yast Raskowskiyi Tiastate Auard Young Eisees William Cees Po Snes Wight Cote Ee Sien Reese Combis

Purdue Blocks Path of Wisconsin Team

Purdue faces Wisconsin in a homecoming clash aiming to halt the Badgers. Wisconsin seeks revenge for last season and hopes to secure a berth in the national standings, with Notre Dame and Minnesota memories shaping the tone of the matchup.

Purdue Wisconsin Dafaywitr Minnesota Notre Dame Pardig Tilmer Oliphant Tater Puplug

Texas college grid showdown fuels Southwest Conference buzz

Texas rivals loom as three Southwest Conference teams prepare for pivotal games this weekend. Coaches buoyed by past results forecast a high scoring weekend with Aggies and Mustangs pressing in a tight conference race while Baylor and Centenary seek momentum against tougher foes.

Rice May Give Ponies Some Grave Worries

An early Southwest Conference clash between Rice Institute and SMU Ponies stirred concerns of a tough defensive test for SMU as weather and field conditions affected practice. Coach Stelligen’s team prepared at Fair Park with emphasis on a balanced attack and improving passing as morning sessions reinforced key plays and confidence.

Rice S.A. U Rice Institute Miho Mustang Orla Cnet Stelligen Fair Park Yraterday Muslangs Uetr Prostam Itm Ayor Pollea Alan Naaman

Scrappy Football Action Amid Confusing Play By Giels and Teammates

In a chaotic game sequence the Giels faced pressure, with Murray and Stannel making key moves as offenses faltered. Players like Alley, Brown, and Roach are noted in blocking and tackling roles while refs Kraft and Procay oversee the western matchup.

Murray Stannel Dipla Tate Rice ROALD Viarder Wawlersr Alley Powell Eerie Tomb Reeves Webs Cust Morgan Procay C. Bead Dinesmay Tiny Peang MJ Til’ Ridge Tolan Nolte Dame

Texas Faces Razorbacks In Tough Road Test

Texas must travel to Arkansas as the Razorbacks host a pivotal college football clash. The Longhorns rely on passing and big plays while Arkansas counters with a strong rushing attack and balance. Strong names and local players surface in a read of the expected lineups and key matchups.

Special Trains Carry Frag Rooters to Game

Trains carried devoted fans to Mollngy Station in Texas for a college football game. Texas Angles, last year's Southwest Conference champions, prepared to meet Ly, O,U., amid a season marked by losses.

Mollngy Station Tex Texas Angles Pec Azuire

Davis Cup taxes drive French plan to tax Davis Cup

The Davis Cup finals move from France next year due to France imposing tax on international tournament entertainment and show subsidies. The Tennis Federation cited tax and policy decisions, affecting all federation events in France, with the 1929 finals planned abroad.

France Dams GPI Lomint‘tion Monace Tennis Federation Cart Eyort Farbinic Linirnemente Aestaba Federaion

PIPGRASS SLIGHTLY HURT IN ACCIDENT

New York Xanker pitcher George Pivarns and his wife witnessed two men charged with reckless driving after a Tuesday accident left Pivarns slightly injured. They were en route to Slayton Minnesota where an exhibition game was canceled and he would join an upcoming Canadia tour.

Longun Unt George Pivarns New York Xanker Pitcher Piparns Wardsville Ont Pitcher Blewile Terre Lueir Slayton Minn Vipgras Ile Thabe Huh Slayton Yeaterbiy

Dope Inspires Weekend College Grid Results

A scrambled report details multiple college basketball results with Trinity and Wind to show losses and Weachers victories. It notes North Texas Teachers College of Denton and McMurray College in Laybbook, with several opponents, in a chaotic game recap from a Canyon homecoming.

Josie Allene Christian College Tereen Wikluas Willie I. A. A. Uitte North Texas Weachers College of Denton Cane Eunan Bullien Weachers Cayvigadales Atte Amregents Lexan Uuiereie Levens Sam Moustis Daniel Loker Iing Jong Mins Uy Trinity Dts McMurray College Laybbook Veorak Leachers Mort Sinmuns University Canyon

Tyson's Team Scorches Coast In Waco Contest

Waco report notes high school football action as Tyson's squad, led by Cher Mistake the Vipers, rolled to a 102 point haul. Aiming to reclaim national status, Meh achaol and Wren Meh await next clash as Lean High encounters them.

Wall Wren Mehachaol Miom Vipers Qvorr

Fredericksburg High Wins League Opener

Fredericksburg High School wins their first league football game at Junction Friday with a close score. The report notes the Bears held a lead late and claimed victory as details remain incomplete.

Fredericksburg High Fredericksburg Frederickaburg Lice Barket Junction

Dog show in San Antonio boosts $50,000 value of breeds on display

The Eau Andonio Kernel club hosts its fifteenth annual dog show at 124 Main venue from Saturday through Sunday. Officials expect hundreds of top blue-blooded canines across many breeds with judging beginning at 12 Saturday and a final best in show awarded Sunday night. Local and visiting breeders attend, with cash prizes across classes and specialty groups.

Euhn Honches Eau Andonio Kernel Club Fitleenth Tod Sunes Howe Gondilion San Antonio Mente Club Officists Shepherds Leo Irgespetterr Vox Mustain Lerrier Wyle Anstott Pasadena Cala Firet Finny Irge Chisses Sihiel Anc Ig Keem Solucdas Inglinh Loy Denis Feish Sulin

Trinity Noses Out Bobcats in Narrow Conference Thriller

Trinity edges out the Bobcats 14 12 in a tight Texas conference game. Key plays include a standout yard run and strong defense limiting scoring while Trinity players like Hale contend for crucial touchdowns. Macos and others contributed on both offense and defense in a hard fought afternoon.

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Main High Seconds Tie Postpones Season Clash

Main Agente Thigh school's second team the Billyenaty played a scoreless tie with Crystal Cite Minh in Crysin City Friday. The match featured a tense scoreless finish as both sides failed to convert despite chances, with late saves and errant plays keeping the scoreboard blank.

Thigh Billyenaty Lesa Fin Orth Crystal Cite Minh Crysin City William Cresta

San Pedro Cubs Prepare for Boerne Game at Five

The San Pedro Cubs will meet Boerne High School's football team for final instructions at Shi Todo Park at 5 o'clock Saturday evening as they gear up for the game.

SAN Pedro Cubs Ban Teles Unas Boerne High School Sundgen Cubs Shi Todo Park Fons

30 000 Watch Wildcat Game in Chicago Tilt

Chicago October reports Kentucky Wildcats face Northwestern in a hostile tuneup with both teams fielding strong lines. Kentucky backfield depth cited, Northwestern cited for recent form after strong showings against Ohio State and Indiana in prior seasons.

Chicago South Aid Norte Mariost Indiana

Eleven Teams in Basketball League Meeting

Gene Seng of San Antonio athletics chaired a City Senior Basketball League meeting with representatives from eleven teams. Officials plan to grow to twelve teams this season as clubs discussed hosting events and the upcoming officers’ installation.

Gene Seng Sx Antonio Awuarch Athletics Lesen Bnt Ong Eric Prhtt Beng Roetnar Serview 1 Houston

Touchdown Tom Tom Drubs Chicago In Minnesota Showdown

Mianeatolia Oct 20 The Gophers rout Chicago Maroons at Memorial Stadium in a big college football clash. Minnesota dominates with key drives sparked by Praucht from Tillinger, Valier contributing as the hosts roll to a decisive victory.

Mianeatolia Selly Chicago Minnesota the Gophers Meir Moeerint Stngg Maroons Minneanta Chicago Ole Tom Tillinger Guppesne

Dexter Park Picked for A B C Bowling Expo Site

Dexter Park was selected as the site for the American Bowling Confederation event to be held March to April. Thirty two teams will compete for a prize pool near $100000 in what organizers describe as a major nationals tournament with strong entries collegiate and club teams expected.

Dexter Park A.B.C Cquagagg Dexter Mark Ana Bern Norling Congeria Ikpril

Merchants Golf Entries Near at Alamo Country Club

Entries for the Merchants Golf tournament are listed with late Saturday warnings. Local officials including secretary Hore oll Jones and the Commerce League chair anticipate strong play and a near ninety feature finish. Competitors noted include Foret GC Abbett White Whitaker Kurth Weinert and several others, with action slated at Alamo Country Club on Sunday evening.

Treepty Carrie Hore Oll Jones Ure Drade Bae Agentoni Chater Commerzo Lenk Alam Seoubil Alamo Country Folan F. Foret Abbett Wwite Wy Witker John Kurth L A. Weinert Sabine Ant Ly MuCautey Catinishnel Love Crystal City W Wiler O. le Coferinn G. Th Varentt Tilemar

Sunday Soccer Showdown With Local Clubs

Alani and Mevivo clubs clash Sunday at 4 pm in Salt Miley path with the winner meeting Garnitoia club Get. Teams include Alvarado Villareal seigesey and fullone’s with Pastor pi cesemnbe-teniere Vierta Letton Pocklinin. Center Forward Garcia leads the local squad coached by Liewl. former Weet Tait star joins Stexice Alamo and Gerumnia in the title chase despite past losses. The army expects to win again.

Alani Mevivo Creer Salt Miley Path Garnitoia Club Get Alvarado ‘Villareal Ath Seigesey Alvantaraight Fullone Pastor Pi Mathwese Var Garcia Sutra Oniiziau Liewl Gisara1gow Weet Tait Hae Stexice Alamo Gerumnia Haz

St Eds Payne Pace In Conference Football Heats

St Eds and Payne pace in the Tesaw conference football heap as top teams win key games. Southwestern Georgiinen loses 12 to 0, Cronk dee lin college defeats Trinity University 2 to 0, and Le Fire rallies Tiger hultinck for a late touchdown against Southwedery Teachers.

Udiward University of Austin Carte College of Crown Wdwant Southwestern University of Georgiinen Howard Pusne Bundrly Cronk Deelin College Trinity Univarsity Kale Tiger Hultinck Southwedery Simniang University

Saints Fall as Fumbles Doom St. Ed’s comeback bid

The Saints stumble with two costly fumbles and a late drive fail as Georgetown reduces a rally to a 4 0 setback. Virates gain 19 yards for St. Ed’s, a critical fumble near the 7 yard line prevents a possible tying score in the final minutes.

Georgetows Houthwestern Wes Hick St. Addyach’s Hore Jehny Virates Wade Saints Apotherman Aust Jansdivg Haints Franklin

Nebraska vs Syracuse football preview hints aerial clash

Nebraska aims to reverse a 20 0 loss as Syracuse plans a strong passing attack, with both teams evenly matched in line play and skill. The preview emphasizes Nebraska's ground power and Syracuse's aerial threat in a tightly contested matchup.

Lincomn Neu Ueslor Tiahling Telay Nebraska Altack Ita Sprnauir Lawl Sear Mer Teszlp Atglen Tenn Werm Wimont Weleht Toetr Maes Backfida

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