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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

17

Lumpkin Promises Brilliance as Southern Back Sensation

A chaotic but vivid sketch of college football in the South, highlighting Lumpkin as a future star. Mentions Pulbig parsing, all-American prospects, and key backs like Mizell and Leach, with references to Tech, Vanderbilt, and Virginia in a turbulent conference outlook.

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Metherly Traded To Pacific Coast Club In Loop Era

Chicago report details Metherly transfer to Henitle club on Pacific Coast circuit. The deal involved a San Antonio connection and a Seattle player, with mention of Tampasas and Omaha as related movements. The account notes Metherly’s prior round and a single victory in the Wayrig competition.

Chicago Clarence Mate Tampasas Nisi San Antonio Idet Tie Omaha Vrunk Moyers

Northwestern Adds Seats for Big Game Chicago

Northwestern plans extra seating at Dyche Stadium for a big home game against Minnesota and Dartmouth. With 2000 temporary seats in place, capacity will rise to a higher level for the event in Chicago on October 24.

Northwestern Chicago URI Dyche Minnicsofe Dartmouth North Catera Wildcats

Local youngster to face Mickey Gromwell at Welly Field

A young competitor from Bat Shaw meets Mickey Gromwell in a midweek match at Welly Field, slated for Wednesday.

Joritheon Tursday Mickey Gromwell Welly Field

Locked Gates- Hide Steers Locked Gates- Hide Steers

Austin reflects on football practice ahead of Saturday's game with the Owls. Coach White Dittleboit faces questions as speculation of a deeper plan surrounds the team. The situation suggests focused preparation and potential revenge against a past foe.

Austin Sora Mltern Vin Furs Haturday Pris Stice Owla Uyite Southeen Methodial University Southeen Methodial University. From Thisvar Ik Texee Vniversity

Callahan and Tracey Battle to Ten Round Draw

Mushy Callahan of Los Angeles and Bobby Baker Tracey of Buffalo fought ten rounds to a draw in Chicago. The junior welterweight bout, not for a title, saw both fighters fail to exceed the limit. A hard right floored Callahan in the third, but he rose before the count. a dramatic exchange in the ninth left both men briefly down before the bell.

Callahan Tracey Chicago Mushy Callahan Los Angeles Bobby ‘Sscey Uulfnto Calais Hos Framie Beutinto Horer Cotiaban

Shaw Battles Cromwell At Air Field

Shaw fights Cromwell in a boxing card at an air field with multiple undercard bouts backstage. The main event features Shaw delivering left jabs and a strong performance against Cromwell, with nerves and crowd energy noted as the fight progresses.

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Chaotic Briefs of Boxing Matches Across Cities

Patchy report lists multiple boxing results with numerous misspellings. Notable outcomes include Chiengo-Musby, outpoints and knockouts across events in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities. Several bouts end in decisions or technical knockouts with mixed accuracy in names and places.

High Gridon Teams to Be Texas Guests

Fifteen high school football squads from Main Avenues Soratkenridge and Alamo-Leights will visit Texas for a guest program at the Deeng theater. A snecing program featuring Abel, organist, will serve as master of ceremonies and provide music as the bands vote.

He Deeng Hare Soratkenridge Alamo

Elbow Jab Kills Football Player in Louisiana Game

In Covington Louisiana 17 year old Leathe Cauvin a student at St Pauls College Covington died after a blow from an opponent elbow during a football game against the New Orleans Corviants At Covington the incident occurred during a Linematch and the victim was rushed to hospital where he later died.

New Orleans Leathe Cauvin Covington Chauvin St. Paul's College

Sting of Defeats Spurs Aggies to Great Effort

In a rough contest at College Station Texas the Aggies pushed hard but fell to a Conference rival. The Longhorns dominated much of the game scoring steadily and maintaining control through the second half.

Sting Spurs Aggies College Station Fes Colummm Kaine Senaan Pevas Aggie Hrisinrs Arkannay Elax

Army Stalling Allegations in Harvard Yale Game Weigh In

Damon Kunyon questions if the Army stymied Harvard in a Yale clash, suggesting a possible strategy to blunt Harvard by carrying a key yard drive. He weighs motives, noting possible coaching aims attributed to General Jones and a perceived advantage for Yale or veteran players, while acknowledging uncertainty.

National Fight Federation faces upheaval amid split

Turmoil grips the National Fight Federation as factions in New York and Connecticut push to form a new body. Leaders from New Jersey Michigan and Maryland weigh alliances while Canadian affiliate withdraws. A January showdown at state athletic commissions could resolve the rift and redraw alliances among major boxing and athletic bodies.

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Lobos Strive For ACC Win In Treacherous City Clash

The Lobos aim for their third victory as they visit Abilene Chelan-eviles and encounter tough defenses. A standout, Marvhall Tozarth, suffered a broken leg in a recent game, leaving the team with a weakened line.

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Devos to Box Hudkins in Madison Square Garden

Devos plans a boxing headline against Hudkins with Rene Ketzinn as battler. A noisy crowd and expected action mark the Madison Square Garden event where Mickey Walker headlines. The bout outcomes and ring action are framed around a live telecast with Walker favored.

WMT Rene Ketzinn Battler Mickey Walker Matkins Madison Sqehre Gawler Yee Tewalero Walker

Corpus Still Undecided On Protest

Corpus officials weigh protest after ineligible player dispute at Main Avenue High. Coach Clyda Pratt of Corpux Cheriatt says a meeting will decide if a protest proceeds, with school officials set to vote on the matter Wednesday afternoon.

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Rockne Finds His Fullback In Notre Dame Tryouts

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne continues a tryout process for backfield candidates as he weeds through players. A standout candidate, Hobstilit e tackle Chie, weighs 175 pounds and could provide Notre Dame with a stronger rushing punch this season. The article notes a search focused on identifying a reliable fullback and mentions a potential candidate from the Notre Dame squad. The Kansas City area report places the cross country event in Columbia, Missouri, marking a busy weekend for Midwest college teams.

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