Ex-Broncho Jack Johnston Named Likely Outfield Candidate
New York manager McGraw plans spring training evaluations to strengthen the Nationals roster. Young players including Tesreau and Beus are watched, with high hopes for Groh Burns Paulet and three candidates for outfield roles led by High Jackson and Jack Johnston.
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Corpus and Beeville High to Clash Saturday Night
All arrangements are set for the football game between Corpus and Beeville High School teams on Saturday November 4 in Beeville. The Beeville squad prepares daily while a large group of Corpus students will travel to cheer the visiting team.
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Yost Demands Michigan Improvement After Vanderbilt Defeat
Ann Arbor October 31 Coach Yost expressed disgust with Michigan's form after a loss to Vanderbilt. He ordered a grueling practice for regulars, part of a six day buildup to next Saturday's game with Syracuse at Ann Arbor. He focused on tackling and forward passing, noting only brief championship flashes in recent games. Two regulars suffered minor injuries but the squad is otherwise in good shape.
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Southwestern and Arkansas Battle to 0 0 Muddy Tie
In Georgetown Texas on October 31 Southwestern and Arkansas played through mud and rain. Neither side could sustain offense as a kicking contest emerged. Southwestern’s 148 pound halfback McHenry stood out, while Arkansas threatened at the Georgetown one yard line but failed to score.
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Entr ies for Fair Bench Show Trebled
Entries for the bench show at the International fair closed today and Mrs. Evers Johnson in charge announced the number of dogs entered were treble the figure of last year. Local contestants and many from across the state are set to compete with Britton kennels highlighting Silver Athos among high grade entries.
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American League Wins Interleague Lead Over National League
Baseball statistics show over the last nine years American League teams have won 183 interleague games while the National League has 170. In the just completed season the Nationals won 27 games to the Americans 28.
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Billiards Bout Headlines Tonight at Plaza Theater
Burt Cutler, the Yankee billiardist, faces local expert G N Goram in a balk line match at Alexander's parlors tonight at 10. Turner Ninepin season opens with Koch vs Lowther on Turner alleys tonight as Koch leads in winning percentage. Round Up baseball team meets at 8 to receive uniforms for winter league opener at Krisch park next Sunday.
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Canvass for San Antonio Baseball Convention Seeks Funds
Workers planning a major baseball convention in San Antonio meet Secretary Carrington at the Chamber of Commerce at 4 30 this afternoon to discuss possible program changes. Rain halted the subscription committee yesterday with 500 still needed toward a 2500 goal. Volunteers vow to press on until the funds are raised, hoping local business leaders will contribute when asked.
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Bargains in Automobiles at San Antonio Motor Car Co
The San Antonio Motor Car Co offers 5 and 7 passenger Oldsmobiles at unusually low figures to clear stock before new arrivals. Fore doors electric lights and full equipment included with Warner Speedometer and Prestolite tank. Your old car taken in exchange. See Frederick Murphey lawyer for details.
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Two Lightweight Champs Quit New York
England lightweight champion Matt Wells will sail Friday, ending a possible Madison Square Garden bout with Packey McFarland at 135 pounds. The 135-pound class could not proceed as the club lost its license and Wells refused an alternative verbal agreement. A separate note mentions a team rolling a perfect 300 in tenpins last week amid other pursuing pin artists.
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Ada Wolgast Heads to Los Angeles for Welsh Fight
Ada Wolgast departs Chicago for Los Angeles to meet Freddy Welsh on Thanksgiving day. He reportedly abandoned hope of securing a New York bout.
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McFarland Wins Easily Over Local Champion Dewey
Packey McFarland of Chicago defeated Al Dewey of Wilkes Barre in five rounds. Dewey's seconds quit as McFarland dominated the bout, toying with the local champion throughout.
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Griffith Named Washington Manager by Unanimous Board Vote
Clark Griffith was elected manager of the Washington American League club by the board of directors. He succeeds James McAleer, who is part owner of the Boston American club. The contract runs three years and salary terms were not disclosed.
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Race meet proposed for Lockhart carnival dates
A committee in Lockhart Texas plans a racing program during the November 15 16 and 17 carnival. One or two days will feature the sport at Caldwell County Fair association track. W Henry Lewis oversees the affair, featuring several proven horses.
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Postoffice Moves to New Main Street Quarters
Special to The Light reports Smithville Texas on October 31 the postoffice moved to new quarters on Main street. The old building was leased to the department for ten years by K. H. McCaskill.
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Sewanee Tigers Battle Texas Longhorns Thursday in First Meeting in Six Years
The Sewanee Tigers travel to face the Texas Longhorns at Clark Field next Thursday for a long awaited gridiron clash. Alumni from San Antonio and across Texas are expected to attend as Sewanee aims to avenge a 12 to 5 loss from six years ago. Captain Meyers and end Gilliar lead a rebuilt squad with McCullom at tackle, while railroad partners offer reduced fares for the homecoming event. Local alumni are urged to attend and support the team with a festive program of games and entertainment at the Royal theater.
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Parker Tops Grand Alley Honor Roll in Big Five Roll
Billy Parker, a member of the Big Five, enters the honor roll of the Grand alleys with a three hundred score changing the lineup.
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