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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1924

Page

7

Bears gain split as Panthers edge Bruins in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth on August 19 the San Antonio Panthers evened the series with the Bruins by winning 8 to 4. Key sixth inning errors opened the door for two Panthers runs while Jim Galloway belted a third home run for San Antonio. Ralph Head earned the loss for the Bruins despite a solid effort. Preacher Perryman pitched well for the Panthers. The final game of the series is set for Tuesday ahead of a trip to Shreveport.

Fort Worth Bears Jim Galloway San Antonio BRUIN Galloway Ralph Head Panther Perryman Panthers Head Bruins Fuller Brovald Warwick Sears Edd Seara Kraft Gross Shreveport

Johnston's Tennis Sees Notable Newport Victory

Little Bill T Johnston defeats Snodgrass at Newport in the Casino finale, displaying peak form this season. He impressed with deep drives and sharp volleys, though his doubles play with Clarence Griffin faced an injury-driven setback to Bob Kinsey’s knee.

Walter Camp San Antonio New York Bill T Johnston Snodgrass Newport Casino Bill Tilden Johnston Clarence Griffin Bob Kinsey Brothers Kinsey

Bears Box Score Box Score Summary

Baseball box score fragment lists players Howe Gross Galloway Phelan Sears Moore Head and Palmer with hits errors sacrifices and home runs. Pitchers Head Perryman allow multiple runs with strikeouts and walks. umpired by Weir and Daly. time not provided.

Howe Gross Galloway Phelan Sears Moore Head Xers Palmer Sear Sears Galloway Perryman Heat Weir Daly

Gardner Leads Denver Amateur Qualifiers With 89

Robert A. Gardner of Chicago shot 89 to lead 150 players in the Denver invitation golf tournament for amateurs. Denver’s Dr. L D. Bromfield tied for second with 73 and will receive the medal as Gardner defaults. Nine players tied at 83 for first flight. notable others from Denver and out–of–town included Carter Dunn and Omohundro.

M. Balmer Fort Collins D. A. Bauer Hutchinson Kent J. J. Rogers Oklahoma City H. A. Fisher I. Hl. Lawrence D. Schrepferman Denver R Strassberger Jr Jack Potter Colorado Springs B. A. Omohundra U Keefe Carter Oklahoma Tim Dunn Kansas City

Texas League Box Scores Summary

Texas League box scores show Beaumont and Shreveport games with Stansbury Huber Taylor Connolly King and Deviveros among the top hitters. Galveston Wichita Falls Dallas Houston and other clubs are listed with runs, hits, errors and pitchers, noting key players like Burkett White Wells Jonnaard Fussell and Turgeon. Time is 1 50 with umpires Estill and OToole.

Sprimiary Stensbury Ostergard Huber Taylor Deviveros French Connolly Stley Sperber Sheer Brown Stansbury Brown Jacubus Brat Rome King Sheer Riley Sperber Jacobus Gilder Harris Atruck Raax Bares Beaumont Shrevewort Tinsh Coe Miller Sarmimurr Rons Foreman Deviveras Burns Rowland Foreman Huber Kearns Vinet Shreveport Miler Wichita Falls Galvin Srg F. Abt Hurt Ad Wisth White Am Schoy'r Ec Jowd Fussell Totuls Ae Agital Galveston Wichita Falls Mary Runs Burkett Locker Weins Wand Wahle Jonnaard Wisterzil urKeon Mueller Sonn White Wells Jonnard White Turgeon Gleason Mme Estill O'Toole Dallas Houston H.O.A Seng al Nader Donohue Gother Grittin If Haley Cf Conley Rt Kane Sexrinton & Melty Barn Lingle Barfont North P Monroath Olain Hufay Notage Cere Runomary Funk Compton McCurdy Bartont Malwkan Monroe Bauman Grifting Cerom Metturay Rader Soxbar Iwretage Tilt Threnshane Barfoot Basriot Homaton Pallan Sey

Collins Seeks 1924 American League MVP Honor

Edward Trowbridge Collins, veteran White Sox captain, leads AL in stolen bases with 33 and sits near the batting lead with .346 as he pursues the 1924 MVP award. Ruth clings to .400 while Cobb, Speaker and others contest the batting race. Cuyler and Hornsby top NL batting with 407 and 377 respectively as Frisch adds to run totals.

Chicago Edward Trowbridge Collins Honori Ag Collins Chicago White Sox Babe Ruth Bib Falk White Sox Cobb Beitmann Speaker Jamieson Cleveland Ruth Cobo and Rice Washington

Epinard Needs Little More Work Before Big Tests

Saratoga Springs N Y August 49 Epinard the French thoroughbred will require minimal track work to be ready for three elite races against America s best on the turf. Jockey Everett Haynes says he took today easy and may run five furlongs tomorrow to peak at Belmont Aqueduct and Latonia. The French star will ship from Saratoga to Belmont Park August 26 with Ordinance and Ladkin. It was announced the three special races will be broadcast by radio stations.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Epinard Everett Haynes Belmont Aqueduct Latonia Saratoga Belmont Park Ordinance and Ladkin Belmont Stable

Lew Tendler Defeats Mars in Hometown Bout in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati at Redland Field Lew Tendler the Philadelphia lightweight scored a newspaper decision over K O Mars in a ten round bout Mars was knocked down in the fourth round and was counted out when the bell saved him Punctuation.

Cincinnatv Ohio Lew Yendler Philadelphia K. O. Mars Cincinnati Redland Field Mars

Stribling Knocks Out Stone in Fourth Round Bout

Georgia schoolboy Stribling scores a technical knockout of Newark lightweight Jack Stone in the fourth round at Clex Tenn. The referee stopped the bout as Stone sagged against the ropes under a flurry of blows. Stribling next meets Paul Berlenbach at the Velodrome Aug. 27 and then trains at Saratoga Springs with Luis Angel Firpo for his upcoming match.

Johnson Clex Tenn W. L Young Stribling Jack Stone Newark Stone Georgia “Flash Paul Berlenbach New York Velodrome Athletic Club Saratoga Springs Luis Angel Firno

Farrer Saves Game as Highlanders Defeat Lavernia 9 to 4

Asa Farrer hurled a fine relief ball to lift the Highlanders of San Antonio to a 9 4 victory over Lavernia Sunday. Freaman provided heavy hitting with a double and a triple, backed by Frey, Farrer, Dighter, Davin, and Batterion.

Farrer Asa Farrer Highlanders of San Antonio Lavernia Freaman Vast Able Frey Land Freaman Dighter Davin

Davis Cup Doubles Team Split as They Arrive in Boston

At Longwood Cricket Club Boston on August 19 the Davis Cup doubles team from Philadelphia split opinions on forming a repeat defense. Davis and Williams faced Pare and Lott in five sets, while other noted matches included Lacoste and arotta against Snodgrass and Wesbrook. British poloists arrived in New York to meet the American four for the international cup at Meadowbrook in September.

Boston America W. G. Tilton R. Norris Williams Philadelphia Longwood Crickett Club Tilden Sandy” Weiner Emmett Pare George Lott’ Jr Chicago Williams Watson Washburn Harvard Rene Lacoste Jean Arotta Harvey Snodgrass Walter Wesbrook Los Angeles Howard O. Kinsey Robert G. Kinsey San Francisco Sam Hardy New York Jona Hennessy Indianapolis Wm, Johnston Clarence J. Griffin Manual Llano Mexico J. W. Foster Frederick Kalms Willard Crocker Montreal Norman E. Brookin R.E. Schlesinger Lewis White Louis N. Thalheimer Terans Irving Weinstein H. C. Toknson Vincent Richards Francis T. Hunter Gerald Patterson Pat O'Hara Wood Helen Wills Forest Hills Will Meadowbrook Club Westbury L. A Minnewaska Cal. E. D. Miller Tand Wimborne Sa Iretion Pon Hia Tate Or

Pirates Rise in Race as Giants Fade in Clash

The piece notes Pittsburgh's strong showing against New York, highlighting historic series results and potential impact on the National League pennant race. It discusses past outcomes from 1915 to 1923, current momentum starting in July, and the Pirates' chance to overtake Brooklyn and win the championship.

Flag Chasers Standings and Scores Across Leagues

Baseball standings and results from American and National Leagues with team records and upcoming games across multiple cities. Key entries include Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Washington, and others detailing wins losses and recent outcomes.

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Pitchers Dominate As Giants Pirates Tie In Longest Game

In Ames New York on August 19 the baseball season features pitchers shaping the end of the major league race. Leonard’s long awaited return ends with a knockout. the Reds and Giants fight 17 innings in a 8 to 7 loss for New York. Burleigh Grimes slows Pirates as Pittsburgh’s mound trio falters. The Cubs beat Boston 6 to 1 behind Coveleskie. Cy Williams and the Phillies rally past St Louis 6 to 4 as Wingard’s Red Sox fall 3 to 2.

New York Portant Detroit Washington Éac Chicago Robertson Connally Axhiehi Senators Leonard Hub Leonard Tom Sheehan Burleigh Grimes Giants Pirates Jost Reds Sheehan Chinnsti Dean Nebf George Burns Grimes Brooklyn Pittsburgh SOX Wingard Vick Aldridge Boston Cubs Yeorgin I Coveleskie Brown South Paw Red Sox Cy ‘Williams Philly Sherdel

Sullivan Defends Lightweight Title in Queens Bout

Steve Sullivan of Brooklyn retained his junior lightweight crown with a 15 round decision over Vincent Martin of Brooklyn at Queensboro A C in Long Island City. Martin survived to the final bell suffering heavy punishment with Sullivan winning on points and no knockdowns logged. It was their sixth meeting and Sullivan’s first defense after winning the crown from Johnny Dundee.

New York Steve Kid Sullivan Brooklyn Sts Vincent Johnny Dundee

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