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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

Page

6

Vance the Giant: Dazzy Vance's Rise and Record

The article chronicles Dazzy Vance, the Brooklyns ace, detailing five years of toil to gain control after a sore arm. It highlights his 23 wins, 194 strikeouts, 238 innings, and a ten game winning streak since July, plus dominance over Pirates and Cubs and rising salary prospects.

Bill Donovan Arthur Vance Arene C. Vance Daz Beckie Will Donovan Donovan Dazzy Vance Brookiurn Giants Sax Braves Ghicazo Cubs Pirates Wilbur Cooper Chicago Cubs Reds Cardinals Cubs Casey Stengel Stuffy Melvins George Kelly Brooklyn New Orleans Yankees Nap Rucker Robinson Weker

Kinsey Brothers Defy Odds in Doubles Victory

The Kinsey brothers defeated Patterson and O'Hara Wood in a Longwood doubles match, ignoring critics who doubted their lob game and mounting a late comeback after dropping the first set. The win sparks talk of a potential Davis Cup doubles team with Howard Kinsey.

Walter Camp San Antonio New York Forest Hills Smything Kinsey Brothers Patterson O'Hara Wood Longwood Kinseys Howard Binsey Howard Howard Kinsey

Flag Chasers Texas League Standings Update

Texas League standings show Dallas 23 games, Beaumont at San Antonio, Fort Worth at Shreveport.Tuesday's games include Dallas 21 Wichita Falls and Houston at Galveston with results across multiple cities. Also included are national league scores and upcoming games with key matchups and rain delays noted.

Piny Beaumont San Antonio Fort Worth Shreveport Dallas Wichita Falls Houston Galveston San Antonio-Beaumont Kort, Worth Port Wichita Veston

Gene Sarazen Signs With Meadow Country Club

Gene Sarazen signs a one year contract as golf professional with Meadow Country Club in Musi Y Tex on August 26. Lane Buddy Tynes of Cooper Texas is named athletic coach for Del Rio High School after being with the University of Texas Austin. Fort Worth announces fall golf tournament set for October with expected participation from Texas and Oklahoma golfers.

Gene Sarazen New York Gene Sarahas Bd Meadow Country Club Musi- Y Eynes del Rio CED Rio Tex Ave The Young Men's Athletic Association Lane Buddy Tynes Cooper, Tex Buddy University of Iena At Austin Fort Worth Secon

Twilight League Tops Slugged Peden Loss Deepens Race

The Peden Iron and Steel team dropped to third after losing to the Zirkels, dropping a half game ahead of Jordan Ivers in the pennant chase. The outcome hinges on a rematch due to eligibility issues in both teams, with next few days set to settle the title before the organization title series opens at Public Service Field.

Peden Iron and Steel Zickels Pedens Jordan Ivers Buicks Auesties Peden Jordan-Ivers Public Service Field H. Rossman Zirkels Lamm Deviney Rossman Wisakowsky Conrad Roberts Zirkels Abhlo Pedens Abhloa Wis'y Ib Murp'y Cf Raver Gaprol If Conr U'm.n Dew R. Rossman C. Akkal Bona Run H. Rosaman

Cardinal Club Four On Sick List After Dodgers Weekend

The Cardinal Club reports four players injured after a double victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Leo Dickerman fractured his left wrist, Jimmy Cooney dislocated a thumb, Rose Hahn fractured an ankle stall bone, and Moward Vreeigan underwent blood poisoning surgery.

Set Lewis Alee Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Dickerman Jimmy Cooney Rose Hahn Moward Vreeigan Mondey

Teenage Chicagoan Upsets Williams in Monthey Tennis Meet

George Loudr of Chicago said he was scared stiff before facing R Norris Williams in the Monthey national tennis championship. The 17 year old then stunned the veteran by winning four sets, continuing a meteoric rise after recent junior and Canadian senior titles and Chicago singles crown. He is a stocky 155 pound all around athlete who starred as a pitcher and captained his high school basketball team.

Forest Hills George Lou Dr Chicago R. Norris Williams Monthey Loit Lott Picher Washington Yankees Miller Bugegins Seri Brookisn Giants Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati McGraw Tvhich

Cubs buy Kearns from Beaumont Exporters

Teddy Kearns the red headed first baseman for the Beaumont Exporters has been purchased by the Chicago Cubs. The deal follows Beaumonts series with the San Antonio Bears. Kearns was secured from Galveston earlier this season and has hit well over .300. He is known for his fielding and improving hitting this year earning a major league trial.

Teddy Kearns Beaumont Exporters Chicago Cubs Beaumont San Antonio Bears Kearns Galveston

Tackhole Lee Wins Opening Trapshooting Event

T. K. Lee of Birmingham Alabama captured the opening event of the national trapshooting meet in Daxton Ohio by hitting 207 of 300 targets. The contest, initially set for 2001 targets, left A St Chezik of North Dakota tied at 168 at regulation end. Lee prevailed by one target in the decisive shoot.

Tackhole Lee Daxton Ohio T. K Tackhale) Lee Birmingham Ala Tose A. St. Chezik Officinot N. D Chezik

Tunney Sees Greb as Tougher Opponent Than Loughran

Gene Tunney, preparing for a September bout in Cleveland, argues Harry Greb will pose a tougher challenge than Tommy Loughran. He notes Loughran’s wrist injury delay and reflects on Greb’s elusive, windmill style that complicates big fights.

Tunney Harry Greb Loughran Fair Play San Antonio New York Gene Tanney Cleevland Tommy Loughran Tn South Philly Gene Tommy Athough Youns Omwy Greb Pommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey Grob Thys

Renault Knocks Smith Down Seven Times in Ten Rounds

Boston report says Jack Renault Canadian heavyweight champion won a ten round decision over Michigan heavyweight Homer Smith. Renault floor Smith seven times with knockdowns in rounds one four nine and ten, in a crowded arena last night. Brateher sale to St Louis Cardinals announced by Okmulgee club official.

Boston Jack Renault Ove Omer’ Smith Michigan Renault Bratcher Okmulgee Okla Joe Brateher Okmulgee Western Association St. Louis Cardinals Tnnbte Oee Brateher Fort Worth

Southwestern League Score Report

Neontur defeated Bloomington 4 to 1 while Poorlt led Terre Haute with 3 runs in a 10 to 3 victory. Dervile and Kvanayilia contributed to the scoring with gs and 2 respectively.

Neontur Bloomington Poorlt Terre Haute Dervile Gs Kvanayilia

Upsets Galore in National Net Play at Forest Hills

The national singles tennis championship opened with major shocks led by Louis Thérigémer of Dallas defeating Theodore Pell of New York 6-2 6-3 8-6. San Antonio’s Arthur Seeligson fell to former champion William M. Johnston while teenage George Lott Jr. stunned Norris Williams II in a key upset.

Louis Thaihéimer Dallas Forest Hills N. Y Theodore RK. Pell New York Arthur Seeligson San Antonio Semp Russ William M. Johnston Lewis White Texas University Harvey Snodgrass Los Angeles Lucien Williams Chicago John Barr Wiltz Mercier Lehigh University Lever Jester William Tilden Philadelph Manuel Alonso Spain Tilden-Alonso Norris Williams II Philadelphia George Lott Jr Lott Williams Brookes Norman E. Brookes Austin- Hien Hugh Kelleher Watson Washburn Robert Kinsey San Francisco Gerald Vattérson Agenetian Ae Paul Mattia Pat O'Hara Wood Robert E. Schlesinger R. KH. . Schlesinger Seafort Washburn Jean Borotis Er.w. Fiebie Man Fukuda Stanley Pearson Alain Gerbault Gerald Patterson Paul Martin Norton St. Louis Clarence Griffin Howard Linsey George King George Willard Crocker George Whitlock

Jesse McCarley Crowned Y Tennis Champion

Jesse McCarley defeats elder brother Jodie McCarley in five sets to win the city junior tennis title on Monday afternoon. Scores showed a tight match with shifts from 8-1 to 6-1 in the decisive set as both brothers staged rallies and close games. The brothers have met in net finals for three straight years with Jesse winning twice.

Jesse McCarley BlcCarley C. A Jodie Mcflarley Jesse Jodie Benhet S-L

Fight to Reinstate Star Swimmer at Athletic Club

The Lingis Athletic Club vows to fight for Othel Lackie and eleven others suspended by the Middle Atlantic A A U for competing in an unsanctioned meet at Orvan City. Lackie set a 1 04 for the 100 yard freestyle as officials seek details from Eastern authorities.

Chicago Lingis , Athletic Club Othel Lackie Middle Atlantic Charles A. Dean Dean Orvan City Miss Lackle

Texas League Box Scores Saga Despite Mixed Results

Box scores from a Texas League slate show Shreveport and Fort Worth combining for a 2–2 clash and multiple pitchers contributing, with runs credited to Calvo Phelan and Kraft among others. Houston and Galveston also clocked seesaw scoring as Delaney and Bird toed the mound, while Dallas faced Wichita Falls in a separate tilt with Chatham and Donohue driving the offense.

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Holliing's double seals Fredericksburg win in nine

Fredericksburg Bronchos beat Comfort 7 to 2 to take game three of a five game series. Holling delivered his second double in the ninth inning to spark a late rally after Comfort held the lead until the eighth. Teall, Lohcts and McCarty homered for Fredericksburg while Goforth collected four hits for Comfort.

Holliig Comfort Fredericksburg Tex Hollmng Holling Anahs Teall Tlochts McCarty Goforth

Washington and New York face pivotal week in pennant chase

The week features a four game set with the Senators against the Yankees and a cross country swing that could decide the league lead. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh surge in the National League as giants stay ahead with northern rivals unable to close the gap.

Mid Western Polo Championship Opens in Chicago

The annual Mid Western polo championship opens in Chicago with Onwentsia Blues facing Gmsmere Farm. The Onwentsia Blues meet Spur and Saddle Club tomorrow and the Sixth Army Coins of Fort Sheridan play Darton Ohio on Thursday. The event runs over Labor Day.

Chicago Gmsmere Farm Onwentsia Blues Spur and Saddle Club Sixth Army Fort Sheridan

All Star Light Contest Seeks Ruth’s Picks for All Star Team

The San Antonio Light runs a nationwide contest inviting fans to name two pitchers and an all star major league team to mirror Babe Ruth’s selections. Prizes of 13 19 and 35 dollars go to those whose picks most closely match Ruth’s. Entries must be mailed by September 4 with name and address to the Babe Ruth Contest Editor at The Light.

Babe Ruth San Antonio Ruth The San Antonio Light TEAN

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