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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

4

Weekend gridiron slate features Aggie game and high school clashes

Historic schedule lists M A Dailens leading the Aggie game preparations as teams from Alamo Heights High School and Hilltoppers meet in tight contests. Brackenridge Eagles, Peacock academy, and Houston Central loom as key out of town matches while St. Marys Rattlers face Schreiner and Southwest Texas Teachers Bobcats in Laerne park. injuries include Dick Edwards’ belt buckle mishap. freshmen squads also set to clash at Garrett field and Brooks Field hosts Infantry units in a busy week of football across the city.

Cowra Frasier Alamo Heights Brane Emek Gak Cliff Leopards Dallas Ayxs Leopards Hayes Doughty Mires Cosel Tim Griesmbeck St. Mary's University Rattlers Schreiner Institute Mittentaineers Southwest Texas Teachers’ Bobcats San Marcos Laerne Park Main Avenue Gr Sons San Marco Lobos Garett Field Dick Edwards Main Avenue Ald Alunual Gerrett Field Sterling Sir Mary

Arkansas L Coin Trim Report From Texas Practice

Sporadic notes from a Texas practice report show Arkansas football preparations with Burler Mears and the Texas Christian University Frogs. The reserve squad drills include scrimmage and kicking work as the big game with the University of Arkansas approaches. several players are listed as returning to form for the matchup. Terrill claims a title in Dallas after a football contest at Adlon Academy, with Terrell and the Dallas team tied in a league measure as the Tigers seek victory amid preparations.

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Upsets and Scores From Saturday College Games

A scrambled report notes Illinois over Michigan, Alabama over Washington State, Lombard over Butler, and Northwestern among others. It mentions several upsets and near upsets with scattered scores and player actions across multiple teams.

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Favorites All Triumph In Park Golf

In Harry S3 wens sixth annual golf tournament favorites dominated with several match wins. Notable rounds featured Sunder and Roward Pailgete in early holes and Atier Albauch rallying to win the last four of nine. Reuben edged his opponent on the sixteenth green, while Lewis Levinson shot 75 to defeat Barilere Gack. Subsequent rounds mention lone matches and eagle highlights, with multiple flights and players like Templeton, Manly, Clark, Adelman, Correnne, Timshester, Meyers, Ware, Welt, Rebuts, Tanita, Sheceed, Neuman, and others in various results.

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Football announcers and forward passing crowd debate

A rambled late century sports column critiques football announcers and the evolving forward pass. It cites Vanderbilt quarterback Spence and discusses penalties, completion rates, and public reaction during a noisy arena game.

Loyola doubles up St Edward's in spirited local meet

In a lively Sunday track event at Loyola’s home venue, Loyola secured a solid win over St Edward's as both teams showcased strong sprint and relay legs. Several standout performances highlighted the day with tight battles for top spots and improving times across multiple distances.

Tunney Agrees to Box for Mullen

A fragmentary report notes Tunney agreeing to box for Mullen in Chicago with promotional activity mentioned. The text references dates, individuals, and plans but remains unclear and partially garbled.

Tunney Mullen

Ruth Secret Exposed by Inquisitive Reporters

A garbled report claims Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig guests in California with sensational accusations about their private lives. The text mentions Gehrig’s alleged red neckties and a disjointed sequence of names and actions, reflecting tabloid-style insinuations from an unverified source.

San Francisch Ruth Lou Gehrig Homerun Karmmerers California Gehrie

Rainblocks Sunday Golf Amid Wet Conditions

Weather disruptions halted Sunday golf as rain delayed play and softened greens. Players including Aberdevey and Welby faced interference from wet course conditions, forcing postponements and dampening scores.

Welby Ali

Kingsville Eleven Show Great Form In High Scoring Clash

A crowded crowd of around 30 000 watched Gehrig's team defeat Ruth's Kingsville eleven in a high tempo game. Players like Captain Ayu and Joe Wits were noted for key tackles and runs. The match featured strong defense from Seeburg and Maglio, with youth stars from Stoughton High delivering impressive bursts before injuries ended play.

Kingsville Gehrig Ruth

Presnell Leads Valley Scoring Amid Turbulent Tourney Run

Valley notes show Presnell as top scorer amid a string of performances and varying lineups. The report lists teammates and opponents, highlighting scoring totals and competition results across multiple games and venues.

Parish Basketball League Organizing Night Observed

Catholic parishes of the city plan a Monday night gathering at 8 o clock to organize a parish basketball league. Residents prepare for a themed Halloween celebration with decorations and revelry as a fifteenth wedding anniversary is noted amid community events.

Bayirrsentatives Pepe Penny Jae Pinkie Weemeler Aniversary Hoosa Wan

Bear Yarns Dry Ponies Crippled Before Aggie Game

Souther Methodist Mustangs face Texas A and M in Dallas after a tough week of practice. Coach Morrison says the team is recovered from injuries sustained in recent hard games and should be at peak for the Saturday clash with the Aggies in the Southwestern Conference race.

Dallas Tex Southers Methodist Univereltr Mustangs College Station Texas M. College Morrison University of Texas Mustangs Aggie Southern Methalist University T Is

Walt Johnson to Coach Minor League Club in Washington

Walter Jahison, longtime timing leagues executive, begins his first season as coach in Washington with James Sinnott of the Newark Bears. They plan spring training in Florida with July 1 set for light practices and a schedule to start in late February. Dolman, Sinnott, and others discuss training sites and meetings in Dallas for the National Association of Baseball. Jahison plans family trip after training.

Washington Walter Jahison Besson Howe James TL Sinnott Newark Bears Washington Kwicker Julineon Lighitchers Sinnott Durling Worida Caw Fila Worida Dolman bin Unth Dallas Les Baser Hall Florida

Notre Dame Star Jack Walsh Killed in York Attack

Jack Walsh 24, former Notre Dame football player and Chicago businessman, was found dead in York Pennsylvania after an early Sunday assault in a foreign district. Juices Williams 28 was jailed for investigation. no charges filed yet. Police say Walsh was struck after Williams responded to cries, amid alleged racial violence by two Black women.

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Duck Hunters Out Tuesday

Sportsmen in the region prepare for early duck and dove season. The notice mentions duck hunting openings in the north and dove shooting in the south, with dates and zones implied but obscured. The text references turkey hunting limits and a November to December timeframe, implying regional hunting restrictions and season structure.

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Goal Kicker Wears Shoes At Last For Twain Eleven

Coach Doc Lowell announces a change as star kicker Gots dus Grons secures new footwear from a sporting goods store and prepares to resume field goal duties. Previously forced to wear borrowed shoes, he now trains for reliable kicks under Coach Ans well for the Mark Twain squad.

Doc Lowell Mark Twain Frentor Mizl Answell

Undefeated Teams Clash in East Intersections This Week

Three undefeated East teams remain as Pittsburgh and Washington and Jefferson prepare for a meeting in Pittsburgh. Yale faces Maryland next Saturday in New Haven while Penn and Harvard renew their rivalry in Philadelphia. Navy plans a warmup vs West Virginia ahead of a key intersectional with Michigan.

New York Imite Ace Tro Af Tauer Pittsburgh Washington and Jefferson Trincote Ohio Line Planer Stadium Tiger Yale Rod Yale Maryland New Haven Tameman Luiteissian Scott Quarzier Green Earyieg Dartmouth Ugli Penneylyanit Philadelphia Quakers Harvard G&me Navy Haa West Virginia Wesleran Michigan Alana Arbor New York University Ceriogie Tech Yankee Stadium Army Pranitiin Marshall Cho Notre Dame

Mexico Club Wins Soccer In San Antonio League Game

Moesica Soccereh won the first official soccer match played in San Antonio this year, 2 to 2, at Ban Duro Park. Garria of Mexico Aggregation scored early, Towerts tied for Germania, De Ta Pena added a late goal to secure a draw. Lineups listed for both teams, with Mexico and Germania squads named. The San Antonio Bacon association will host a weekly meeting at 8 o'clock Wednesday night.

Moesica San Antonio Ban Duro Park Garria Mexico Abe Towerts Germania de Ta Pena Foster Mexico Kowl de Ta Howerts Sclelse Hurvit Foster Seherle San Antonio Bacerr Association

Medina Toll Road Needs Extensive Repairs

A garbled report notes the Medina Toll Road is badly in need of repair with worn or blown away topping, exposing the underlying road surface and posing hazards to travelers along the route.

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