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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1933
Page
4
The Tech squad reclaimed a one touchdown margin after a hard fought 13 7 win as Indian defenses clashed under lights. Harlandale and Wildman led late stands while Skeeter Pearson and Billy Farrer paced Tech with crucial yardage and stout tackling.
Scowling at gray skies Centenary welcomes University of Texas players and fans to Eagle Field for a football classic. A forecast dry field could favor Centenary, though Texas’ sophomores in the backfield promise strong effort as Littlefield nerves his squad for a possible tight margin victory.
A Texas Centenary football game details the Texas Longhorns and Centenary Gentlemen set for 2 30 p m at Eagle field next to Pages Junior high in Austin with 10600 seating. Prices range from 32 50 for box seats to 40c student tickets and the event lists coaches Littlefield James Karow Norton Parker and captains Bill Smith Manning Smith.
Cadets secure defense of their Academic league title with an 18 to 0 win at Edison Field on Friday. Central High Buttons managed 11 first downs to TMI’s six but stalled at the 10-yard line each drive. Key players included Nuimérous penalties marred low-scoring game yet drew a sizable crowd. Hines, Phillipa, Nallan led TMI offense while Buttons’ Huteler and Rudy Peche stood out on defense.
The Cuahtemoc baseball team schedules a Sunday doubleheader at Escobar field facing Blakey's Garage in the morning at 10. The Black Mission All-stars meet at Lincoln Park Diamond at 2 34. The game with Black Mission is the third of a five game series. Cuahtemoc won the first.
Texas Tech trailed early but surged in the final period to defeat the Bulldogs 40 to 10. Matadors overcame a 10 point deficit after the visitors scored via touchdown and field goal, delivering a late power surge at Tattersdale.
A chaotic list of boxing results from cities including Philadelphia New York and Chicago features knockouts decisions and points wins for fighters such as Harold Taylor Dyl Fontaine Johnny Lowe and Billy Ketchel among numerous others across venues in Wisconsin Alabama Connecticut and California. The uneven OCR text records multiple bouts with various outcomes including knockouts draws and outpoints in a sprawling summary of results.
Sammy Fuller a rugged Boston contender challenges Billy Petrolle of Duluth in a ten round welterweight bout at Ridgewood Grove New York aiming for his first big victory The betting line shows Fuller at 7 to 5 underdog in a rematch after a drawn ten round affair at Basie?tan.
In Houston on October 21 the John Reagan Bulldogs defeated the Corsicana Tigers 16 to 0. The Bulldogs scored seven points in the first quarter, added a safety in the closing period, and overcame Ubeatata champs. An enthusiastic crowd of 6000 witnessed the nocturnal tussle.
Coach Bernie Bierman of the University of Minnesota reportedly stated he had resigned effective at the close of the present season, signaling an end to his tenure with the football program.
Brackenridge high school football under coach Hagins rolled past Kerrville Antlers 19 0 at Eaglefield. Slater, Baker, Reeder, Davis, and Milner starred as the backfield broke through for yardage with Slater scoring and Baker adding key touchdowns and runs.
Big Ten action highlights a day of key clashes with Michigan and Ohio State drawing most interest as East teams Pitt Army and others chase title hopes. The schedule features Iowa at Iowa City Purdue at Northwestern and several undefeated squads seeking pivotal wins amid a crowded race.
The roster outlines Texas likely starters in the backfield Baebel Priebisch Arnold and Jurecka with Sanger Coates Phillips Smith Preleen Niebuhr Gray on the line. This specifies players by number and position from an a historical college football lineup.
Chicago owner William Wrigley Jr says the Cubs will spend big to acquire a world series winner and improve the outfield. Rumors link them to Chuck Klein of Philadelphia as a target and they seek a pitcher and an infielder. Deals will be handled by Walker Begs and Chesley Grimm as they attend the December major league meeting and Texas convention.
In a game against the Pampa Gorillas at Pampa, Amarillo scored a fourth quarter touchdown during a chaotic play. Four players rushed the passer, a throw went loose, a fumble occurred and the team claimed the score after the referee’s ruling. Final score 13 to 0.
James Roosevelt will attend a 15 round world heavyweight championship bout in Rome between Primo Camera and Paolino Azendtni. President Roosevelt’s son, his wife, and companions arrived last night, met at the station by American Ambassador Long and embassy guests.
Bill Terry told reporters and friends that he is in good spirits despite reports of a serious accident involving a young associate. He noted a minor whirring incident in New York and dismissed rumors of his death or severe injuries.
Alamo Heights High School’s Mules fought hard on Friday in Laredo but fell 0-? to Laredo High Tigers. The Tigers, aided by a strong defense, stopped the Mules four downs inside the five yard line at one point, while Laredo struck in the third quarter to seal the win.
Sunday morning at 10 o clock Harbord field hosts two new polo teams in the naval polo tournament. Air Corps team meets the Artery Greene unit from Fort Sam Houston. Artillery Rede players include Lieut Douglas Captain Hasty Kenny Suddath Scott all two goal or better. Dodd is the only hand capped member.
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