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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1916

Page

12

Kid Foster Knocks Out Chuck Kenney in New Mexico Bout

In Columbus New Mexico on October 27 Kid Foster of San Antonio defeated Chuck Kenney the cavalry boxing ace with a decisive eighth round KO. Kenney led early rounds but Foster dominated late rally and scored a knockout sending Kenney to the canvas and taking ten minutes to recover.

Kid" Foster Knocks Out Chuck’ Kenney Columbus N. M Foster San Antonio Chuck” Kenney Pride of the Cavalry Army Kennedy Alamo City San Antonian Kenney

Birmingham College Defeats Spring Hill 32 to 6

Birmingham College beat Spring Hill at Spring Hill Alabama with a 32 to 6 score. The matchup showcased Birmingham College offense and Spring Hill defense in a decisive result.

Spring Hill Ala Birmingham College

Mrs. H. Lee Ransom Wins Golf Event

Seventeen women played a handicap golf match at the Country Club hosted by Mrs. E. R. Gafford. Mrs. H. Lee Ransom took first with a net 61 on nine holes, followed by Mrs. M. Graham net 63 and Mrs. A. F. Schultz net 65, with prizes awarded for the lowest scores.

E. R. Gafford

Cornell Eleven Confident for Harvard Rematch

Cambridge Mass Oct 27 Cornell football team arrives with high hopes of repeating last year’s victory over Harvard. The visitors practiced at the stadium this afternoon ahead of their final workout before the game.

Cornell Cambridge Mass Harvard Crimson

Seniors Stage Busy Program At Y M C A

Senior athletes at the Y M C A staged a busy night with Schmidt's volleyball team defeating Naylor's squad three straight games 11-2 11-3 11-6. Green's basketball team edged Crewe's 10-8 with strong defense in the second half.

Arthur Schmidt Joe Naylor H. W. Green Nathan Crewe Schmidt Naylor Edgar Tobin Green Arthur Pfeil Arthur Schmit Crewe IOS Fas Ys Ke Eee

HilGHI Eleven Tops St. Mary's 7 0 in Comeback Battle

St. Mary’s College football exposed grit at League Park as Shook scored the only touchdown and converted the kick for the 7 point win by HilGHI Eleven. Perrin Youngs and Captain Riley also made notable gains while stiff defense from Pancoast Conley Seng and Tynan stood out.

St. Mary’s College League Park High St. Mary's Eleven St. Louis Academy St. Mary's Shook Perrin Youngs Riley Pancoast Conley Seng Tynan High School Skidmore Seng-Kaufman-Ladd McCurdy-Parks Loessberg Cloonan Roggpicon Wate Schwegmann Perrin-Langworthy Wyatt Foster-Perrin Cappuyns-Farrell Wrmey oiGs Ios Cushing-Youngs Ea Pancoast

Ball Beats Fredkin in Tough Y M H Tourney Match

John Ball defeated Joe Fredkin in five games 6-11 9-11 11-4 11-3 11-4 to win the hardest fought match of the Y M C A handball tournament. Ball, initially trailing, used reach and power to overturn a 2-0 deficit and claim the final two games.

John Ball Joe Fredkin Ball Fredkin

Cuero Rifle Club Expands to Forty-Two Members

Cuero Texas October 27 The Cuero Rifle Club met Thursday night and added members rising active total to 42. Secretary Clifford collected membership fees for national affiliation and will forward papers this week. Officials expect about 50 members at the time of official application. Range and targets will be arranged as regulations permit. The club includes several crack shots and is expected to perform strongly in contests.

Cuero Rifle Club CUERO Tex Clifford

Texas Oklahoma Game Receipts Reported in Dallas

Attendance was about 10 000 at the Dallas game between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma. Receipts totaled about 12 500 with 10 percent to fair authorities. UT received 6217 20 and OU 5086 80.

Austin Tex L. Theo. Bellmont University of Texas Dallas University of Oklahoma

Fulton and Anderson Clash Tonight in Wis boxing bout

EUCLAIRE Wis Oct 27 Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota and Andre Anderson of Chicago veteran heavyweight tilt here Friday night in a ten round bout Both boxers are said to be in fine trim and prepared for the clash announced by promoters

Fulton Anderson Euclaire Wis Fred Fulton Rochester

Juniors Split Doubleheader In YMCA Basketball

In a Junior A Basketball League doubleheader at the YMCA the Tigers beat the Leopards 12 to 3 while the Panthers defeated the Lions 20 to ?. Henry Gottwald and Phillip Archer each led the opener with four and two field goals. Sterling Burke scored in the second half for Leopards. In the second game Byar Folts and Aubrey Tuttlebee led the Panthers with 11 and 9 points respectively. Frank Kaniese and Charles Andrews led the Lions.

Tigers Leopards Panthers Lions Henry Gottwald Phillip Archer Gottwald Archer Sterling Burke Byar Folts Aubrey Tuttlebee Folta Tuttlebee Frank Kaliese Charles Andrews

Archaeology party digs near Salonica uncover fine artifacts

An archaeological team under an English officer attached to British and French forces in Saloniki dig trenches and unearth statues vases sculptures utensils and coins. The finds are moved to a museum in the White Tower in Salonici.

Salonics White Tower Salonici

Fear of Compulsory Service in Ireland

London reports deny any cabinet plan to extend conscription to Ireland. Irish leaders and volunteers show distrust of Lord Lieutenant Wimbourne. Military observers doubt feasibility, estimating at most 100000 conscripts and warn of need for troops to maintain order.

London Ireland Dublin Baron Wimbourne

The Irish Fight Spirit Grows Through War Duty

The passage notes Irish willingness to join the fight and suggests volunteers will rise in greater numbers, eager to emulate the brave deeds of their brethren on the battlefields in France.

T Brethren France

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